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... for each board design represented by the purchaser for identification purposes only. Manual updates are mentioned for backup purposes. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual The product name and revision number are subject to time without notice. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers...
... for each board design represented by the purchaser for identification purposes only. Manual updates are mentioned for backup purposes. Product Name: ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 Manual Revision: 3.11 Release Date: May 1997 II ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual The product name and revision number are subject to time without notice. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers...
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....tw Technical Support: Fax: 886-2-895-9254 BBS: 886-2-896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: http://www.asus.com.tw/ Gopher: gopher.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Info: Address: 721 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131, USA Telephone: 1-... Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Info: Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III
....tw Technical Support: Fax: 886-2-895-9254 BBS: 886-2-896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: http://www.asus.com.tw/ Gopher: gopher.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Info: Address: 721 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131, USA Telephone: 1-... Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Info: Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual III
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...manual is organized 1 Item Checklist 1 II. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . INTRODUCTION 1 How this Motherboard 14 3. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. External Connectors 19 Power Connection Procedures 25 IV. ... 13 Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache 14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard 4 Installation Steps 6 1. CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual
...manual is organized 1 Item Checklist 1 II. BIOS Setup 29 Load Defaults 30 Standard CMOS Setup 30 IV ASUS P/I . INTRODUCTION 1 How this Motherboard 14 3. INSTALLATION 4 Map of the ASUS Motherboard 3 III. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15 4. External Connectors 19 Power Connection Procedures 25 IV. ... 13 Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache 14 Compatible Cache Modules for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18 5. FEATURES 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard 2 Parts of the Motherboard 4 Installation Steps 6 1. CONTENTS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual
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... Saving 47 V. Windows 95 Audio Software (with optional ASUS I-A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) IX. DOS 3.1 & Windows 3.1x Audio Software (with optional ASUS I-A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) ASUS P/I -A16C Audio Features 57 Unpacking and Handling Precautions...ASUS PCI-SC200 54 Setting the INT Assignment 55 Terminator Settings 55 SCSI ID Numbers 56 VII. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT 49 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 49 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 49 System Requirements 49 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 50 Notes 50 VI. ASUS I-A16C Audio Card 57 ASUS I -P55T2P4...
... Saving 47 V. Windows 95 Audio Software (with optional ASUS I-A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) IX. DOS 3.1 & Windows 3.1x Audio Software (with optional ASUS I-A16C Audio Card Bundle Only) ASUS P/I -A16C Audio Features 57 Unpacking and Handling Precautions...ASUS PCI-SC200 54 Setting the INT Assignment 55 Terminator Settings 55 SCSI ID Numbers 56 VII. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT 49 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 49 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 49 System Requirements 49 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 50 Notes 50 VI. ASUS I-A16C Audio Card 57 ASUS I -P55T2P4...
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... from digital apparatus set out in accordance with FCC regulations. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Operation is required to radio communications.
... from digital apparatus set out in accordance with FCC regulations. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. VI ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Operation is required to radio communications.
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... (Manual / Checklist) I . Software: Information on setting up the motherboard. I . Installation: Instructions on the included support software VI. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel ribbon cable with mounting bracket 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 floppy ribbon cable Support drivers and...
... (Manual / Checklist) I . Software: Information on setting up the motherboard. I . Installation: Instructions on the included support software VI. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with ASUS I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 1 The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel ribbon cable with mounting bracket 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 floppy ribbon cable Support drivers and...
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...88MB) are made through BIOS which includes two functions in a small package. FEATURES (Features) II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I /O subsystems. • Error Checking and Correcting (ECC): Using Intel's 430HX PCIset together with BIOS that supports auto...ISA and PCI Expansion Slots: Provides three 16-bit ISA slots, three 32-bit PCI slots, and one parallel port with I -P55T2P4 User's Manual II. UART2 can detect multi-bit memory errors and correct 1bit memory errors. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): ...
...88MB) are made through BIOS which includes two functions in a small package. FEATURES (Features) II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 is also supported. 2 ASUS P/I /O subsystems. • Error Checking and Correcting (ECC): Using Intel's 430HX PCIset together with BIOS that supports auto...ISA and PCI Expansion Slots: Provides three 16-bit ISA slots, three 32-bit PCI slots, and one parallel port with I -P55T2P4 User's Manual II. UART2 can detect multi-bit memory errors and correct 1bit memory errors. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): ...
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... CPU ZIF Socket 7 L2 Upgrade Cache Expansion Slot Onboard 256KB/ 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS P/I /O Onboard Floppy & IDE Connect. FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS Motherboard 3 ISA Slots Programmable Flash ROM 3 PCI Slots Parallel & Serial Ports Super Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 3 Parts of Board) II. II. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM and SCSI... DMA Mode 2. FEATURES • PCI Bus Master IDE Controller: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards.
... CPU ZIF Socket 7 L2 Upgrade Cache Expansion Slot Onboard 256KB/ 512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache ASUS P/I /O Onboard Floppy & IDE Connect. FEATURES (Parts of the ASUS Motherboard 3 ISA Slots Programmable Flash ROM 3 PCI Slots Parallel & Serial Ports Super Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 3 Parts of Board) II. II. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM and SCSI... DMA Mode 2. FEATURES • PCI Bus Master IDE Controller: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards.
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CPU VCore JP20 12V Fan Power JP17 Voltage (STD/VRE) 256/512KB onboard L2 Cache 4 ASUS P/I /O (En/Dis) JP1 Parallel (Printer) Port PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 SIMM Socket 4 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 3 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 2 (Bank 0) ... BUS Freq CPU ZIF Socket 7 JP5 L2 Cache Size (256/512) JP11 JP12 Case Connector Freq Ratio IDE LED Infrared Conn. INSTALLATION (Map of the ASUS Motherboard ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 JP2 Boot Block Write (Dis/En) PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Universal Serial Bus (Reserved for future use) COM 1 COM 2 Serial (COM...
CPU VCore JP20 12V Fan Power JP17 Voltage (STD/VRE) 256/512KB onboard L2 Cache 4 ASUS P/I /O (En/Dis) JP1 Parallel (Printer) Port PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 SIMM Socket 4 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 3 (Bank 1) SIMM Socket 2 (Bank 0) ... BUS Freq CPU ZIF Socket 7 JP5 L2 Cache Size (256/512) JP11 JP12 Case Connector Freq Ratio IDE LED Infrared Conn. INSTALLATION (Map of the ASUS Motherboard ISA Slot 2 ISA Slot 3 JP2 Boot Block Write (Dis/En) PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Universal Serial Bus (Reserved for future use) COM 1 COM 2 Serial (COM...
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...) SMI Switch Lead (2-pins) Reset Switch Lead (2-pins) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) Speaker Connector (4-pins) CPU 12V Cooling Fan Connector Infrared Port Module Connector ASUS P/I /O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 7 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) p. 8 Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (256/512KB) p. 8 Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/Clear Data) p. 9 ... p. 20 5) Floppy Drive p. 21 6) Power Input p. 21 7) Primary/Second. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) JP1 2) JP2 3) JP5 4) JP7 5) JP17 6) JP20 7) JP8, JP9,JP10 8) JP11, JP12 9) JP4 p. 7 Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 5 III.
...) SMI Switch Lead (2-pins) Reset Switch Lead (2-pins) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (5-pins) Speaker Connector (4-pins) CPU 12V Cooling Fan Connector Infrared Port Module Connector ASUS P/I /O Selection (Enable/Disable) p. 7 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) p. 8 Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (256/512KB) p. 8 Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/Clear Data) p. 9 ... p. 20 5) Floppy Drive p. 21 6) Power Input p. 21 7) Primary/Second. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) JP1 2) JP2 3) JP5 4) JP7 5) JP17 6) JP20 7) JP8, JP9,JP10 8) JP11, JP12 9) JP4 p. 7 Multi-I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 5 III.
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Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual tions of the Motherboard" on the Motherboard 2. Pin 1 for Open (Off). Jumpers with two pins will be described numerically such as for Short (...
Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from the system. 6 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual tions of the Motherboard" on the Motherboard 2. Pin 1 for Open (Off). Jumpers with two pins will be described numerically such as for Short (...
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INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Selections Enable Disable JP1 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP1 1 2 3 Enable (Default) JP1 1 2 3 Disabled Multi I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 7 Onboard Multi-I/O Selection (JP1) You can selectively disable each onboard Multi-I/O item (floppy, serial, parallel, and IrDA) through BIOS (see CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP) ...in the Enabled position. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. III. Programming Disabled Enabled JP2 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP2 123 Disabled (Default) JP2 123 Enabled Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS P/I /O Setting (Enable / Disable) 2.
INSTALLATION (Jumpers) III. Selections Enable Disable JP1 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP1 1 2 3 Enable (Default) JP1 1 2 3 Disabled Multi I -P55T2P4 User's Manual 7 Onboard Multi-I/O Selection (JP1) You can selectively disable each onboard Multi-I/O item (floppy, serial, parallel, and IrDA) through BIOS (see CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP) ...in the Enabled position. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. III. Programming Disabled Enabled JP2 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP2 123 Disabled (Default) JP2 123 Enabled Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS P/I /O Setting (Enable / Disable) 2.
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.... If you only have onboard cache chips, then you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of the Real Time Clock such as a module. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. INSTALLATION 3. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off... onboard cache, you have 256KB. Selections JP7 Operation [open] (Default) Clear Data [short] (momentarily) JP7 JP7 Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) 8 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual
.... If you only have onboard cache chips, then you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of the Real Time Clock such as a module. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to re-enter user preferences. INSTALLATION 3. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off... onboard cache, you have 256KB. Selections JP7 Operation [open] (Default) Clear Data [short] (momentarily) JP7 JP7 Operation (Default) Clear Data RTC RAM (Operation / Clear Data) 8 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual
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... 2.8 Volts 2.7 Volts 2.5 Volts JP20 [9-10] [7-8] [5-6] (Default) [3-4] [1-2] [9-10] JP20 K6-PR233 (3.2 Volts) [7-8] JP20 K6-PR166,200 (2.9 Volts) [5-6] JP20 P55C/6x86MX (2.8V) (Default) CPU Vcore Voltage Selection ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 9 III. Single/Dual Power Plane CPU Voltage Regulator Selections The following jumpers set the voltage supplied to single power plane CPU's. WARNING: Incorrect...
... 2.8 Volts 2.7 Volts 2.5 Volts JP20 [9-10] [7-8] [5-6] (Default) [3-4] [1-2] [9-10] JP20 K6-PR233 (3.2 Volts) [7-8] JP20 K6-PR166,200 (2.9 Volts) [5-6] JP20 P55C/6x86MX (2.8V) (Default) CPU Vcore Voltage Selection ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 9 III. Single/Dual Power Plane CPU Voltage Regulator Selections The following jumpers set the voltage supplied to single power plane CPU's. WARNING: Incorrect...
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... clock generator what frequency to send to BUS Frequency Ratio (JP11, JP12) These jumpers set together with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. 10 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual These must be set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the External frequency (called the BUS Clock) within...
... clock generator what frequency to send to BUS Frequency Ratio (JP11, JP12) These jumpers set together with the Cyrix PR166+ installed on this motherboard. 10 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual These must be set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the External frequency (called the BUS Clock) within...
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...) JP4 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP4 123 64MB Cacheable (Default) Burst SRAM or MCache JP4 123 512MB Cacheable Burst SRAM Only Cacheable Size (64MB/512MB) ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that you need to install a TAG SRAM upgrade or use a cache module with... an extended TAG SRAM (such as 256KB ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 with 2 TAG SRAM's) but not both and set this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ but must be Revision 2.7 or later...
...) JP4 [1-2] (Default) [2-3] JP4 123 64MB Cacheable (Default) Burst SRAM or MCache JP4 123 512MB Cacheable Burst SRAM Only Cacheable Size (64MB/512MB) ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that you need to install a TAG SRAM upgrade or use a cache module with... an extended TAG SRAM (such as 256KB ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 with 2 TAG SRAM's) but not both and set this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ but must be Revision 2.7 or later...
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... this SRAM is 15ns or faster. You must have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 12 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Top Side TAG SRAM Upgrade WARNING: If the cache module that you must use a standard 5Volt SRAM chip that is described by logic...
... this SRAM is 15ns or faster. You must have an extended tag, do not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 12 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual Top Side TAG SRAM Upgrade WARNING: If the cache module that you must use a standard 5Volt SRAM chip that is described by logic...
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... "Mounting Holes" on the sides and the "Metal Clips" should snap on one orientation as shown because of a "Plastic Safety Tab" on the other side. 5. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION (DRAM Memory) Bank0 Bank1 72 Pin SIMM DRAM Sockets & Module Notched End 2. With your finger tips, rock the memory module into...
... "Mounting Holes" on the sides and the "Metal Clips" should snap on one orientation as shown because of a "Plastic Safety Tab" on the other side. 5. ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION (DRAM Memory) Bank0 Bank1 72 Pin SIMM DRAM Sockets & Module Notched End 2. With your finger tips, rock the memory module into...
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III. INSTALLATION Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you have 512KB. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be upgraded any further. INSTALLATION (External Cache) 38 Pins Pipelined Burst Cache Module Insert the module ... not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 14 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of Motherboard" for this Motherboard SIMM Cache Module ASUS CM1 Rev 1.0 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.3 ASUS CM4 Rev 1.5 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.6 ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 COAST 1.1 COAST 1.2 COAST 1.3 COAST 2.0 COAST 2.1 COAST 3.0...
III. INSTALLATION Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you have 512KB. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be upgraded any further. INSTALLATION (External Cache) 38 Pins Pipelined Burst Cache Module Insert the module ... not install another TAG SRAM into the TAG SRAM Upgrade Socket. 14 ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of Motherboard" for this Motherboard SIMM Cache Module ASUS CM1 Rev 1.0 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.3 ASUS CM4 Rev 1.5 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.6 ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 COAST 1.1 COAST 1.2 COAST 1.3 COAST 2.0 COAST 2.1 COAST 3.0...
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... ZIF socket and open it to the CPU top and then install the fan onto the CPU. Insert the CPU with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 15 Apply thermal jelly to prevent overheating. III. Notice that corner of the square array of the CPU with ZIF Socket 5 processors...
... ZIF socket and open it to the CPU top and then install the fan onto the CPU. Insert the CPU with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot ASUS P/I-P55T2P4 User's Manual 15 Apply thermal jelly to prevent overheating. III. Notice that corner of the square array of the CPU with ZIF Socket 5 processors...