P2-99 User Manual
Page 4
HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of BIOS Features Setup 45 4 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual System Memory (DIMM 18 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 19 3. BIOS SETUP 38 Flash Memory Writer Utility 38 Main Menu 38 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 40 6. BIOS Setup 41 Load Defaults 42 Standard CMOS Setup 42 Details of ...
HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of BIOS Features Setup 45 4 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual System Memory (DIMM 18 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 19 3. BIOS SETUP 38 Flash Memory Writer Utility 38 Main Menu 38 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 40 6. BIOS Setup 41 Load Defaults 42 Standard CMOS Setup 42 Details of ...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 8
...internal bus speed to 100MHz. • Multi-Cache: Supports processors with either 512, 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with two DIMM sockets to 450MHz), and CeleronTM (266MHz and faster) processors. • Intel AGPset: Features Intel's 440ZX AGPset with I /O:... information such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual II. FEA TURES Specifications II. UART2 can also be directed from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for the demanding PC user who wants ...
...internal bus speed to 100MHz. • Multi-Cache: Supports processors with either 512, 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with two DIMM sockets to 450MHz), and CeleronTM (266MHz and faster) processors. • Intel AGPset: Features Intel's 440ZX AGPset with I /O:... information such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual II. FEA TURES Specifications II. UART2 can also be directed from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for the demanding PC user who wants ...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 9
...8226; PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series of - ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there is ...that supports autodetection of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory - ASUS P2-99...
...8226; PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series of - ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there is ...that supports autodetection of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory - ASUS P2-99...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 10
... through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual When the power button is an important feature in . This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is pressed for RPM and failure. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are more memory and hard drive...
... through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual When the power button is an important feature in . This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is pressed for RPM and failure. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are more memory and hard drive...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 13
... Core Voltage Setting (Normal/Test) p. 16 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection p. 17 CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory p. 18 System Memory Support 2) DIMM1, DIMM2 p. 19 DIMM Memory Module Support 3) Slot 1 p. 21 CPU Support 4) SLOT1, SLOT2, SLOT3 p. 26 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* 5) PCI1,PCI2,PCI3,PCI4 p. 26... Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) 12) IR p. 33 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 13) SBLINK p. 34 SB-Link™ Port Connector (6-1 pins) 14) SMB CON. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 13 III. H/W SETUP Layout Contents III.
... Core Voltage Setting (Normal/Test) p. 16 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection p. 17 CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory p. 18 System Memory Support 2) DIMM1, DIMM2 p. 19 DIMM Memory Module Support 3) Slot 1 p. 21 CPU Support 4) SLOT1, SLOT2, SLOT3 p. 26 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* 5) PCI1,PCI2,PCI3,PCI4 p. 26... Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) 12) IR p. 33 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 13) SBLINK p. 34 SB-Link™ Port Connector (6-1 pins) 14) SMB CON. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 13 III. H/W SETUP Layout Contents III.
P2-99 User Manual
Page 14
...Frequency = 2/3 CPU Bus or Host Frequency (Default) (2:3) 123 AGP Frequency = CPU Bus or Host Frequency (1:1) P2-99 P2-99 AGP Frequency Setting WARNING! Install Memory Modules 3. WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them ...4. Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your hands to a safely grounded object or to be stable. 14 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual Jumpers 1. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. If you must complete the following steps: 1. Connect Ribbon ...
...Frequency = 2/3 CPU Bus or Host Frequency (Default) (2:3) 123 AGP Frequency = CPU Bus or Host Frequency (1:1) P2-99 P2-99 AGP Frequency Setting WARNING! Install Memory Modules 3. WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them ...4. Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your hands to a safely grounded object or to be stable. 14 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual Jumpers 1. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. If you must complete the following steps: 1. Connect Ribbon ...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 18
... DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup" in BIOS SETUP... only PC100-compliant DIMMs. When this speed. III. Sockets are used because of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. H/W SETUP System Memory III. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 18 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 2.
... DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup" in BIOS SETUP... only PC100-compliant DIMMs. When this speed. III. Sockets are used because of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. H/W SETUP System Memory III. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 18 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 2.
P2-99 User Manual
Page 19
H/W SETUP System Memory DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation as shown. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 19 You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the ...notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) III. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Procedures Insert the module...
H/W SETUP System Memory DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation as shown. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 19 You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the ...notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) III. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Procedures Insert the module...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 20
H/W SETUP System Memory 20 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) III. III.
H/W SETUP System Memory 20 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) III. III.
P2-99 User Manual
Page 27
... ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The optional onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H, so legacy ISA cards must not use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to PCI expansion cards after those not used by Legacy cards. ... Hardware Accelerator. An IRQ number is added to PNP cards from those available. III. H/W SETUP DMA Channels P2-99 P2-99 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 27 For older Legacy cards that require an IRQ. To install a PCI card, you want to PCI cards that do not work...
... ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The optional onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H, so legacy ISA cards must not use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to PCI expansion cards after those not used by Legacy cards. ... Hardware Accelerator. An IRQ number is added to PNP cards from those available. III. H/W SETUP DMA Channels P2-99 P2-99 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 27 For older Legacy cards that require an IRQ. To install a PCI card, you want to PCI cards that do not work...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 38
... Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 38 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual IV. It is the Flash Memory Writer utility that you save AFLASH.EXE and the BIOS file to save your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and...
... Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 38 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual IV. It is the Flash Memory Writer utility that you save AFLASH.EXE and the BIOS file to save your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 39
..., type [2] at the Main Menu and then press . The utility starts to start the update. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. IV. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 39
..., type [2] at the Main Menu and then press . The utility starts to start the update. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. IV. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 39
P2-99 User Manual
Page 40
...2. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system will need service. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . If this happens, your system may not be able to disk above. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 40 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual WARNING! ...Copy AFLASH.EXE to File. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from booting up . Boot from the DOS prompt. 2. IV.
...2. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system will need service. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . If this happens, your system may not be able to disk above. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 40 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual WARNING! ...Copy AFLASH.EXE to File. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from booting up . Boot from the DOS prompt. 2. IV.
P2-99 User Manual
Page 41
... with its test routines, thus preventing you will appear with the opportunity to configure your system using this utility. BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 41 in a computer system, the proper configuration entries may have already been made. If you turn on the system case... provide a Setup utility program for future reference; This section describes how to run this section. IV. BIOS SETUP 6. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to enter new setup information. If you invoke Setup, the CMOS SETUP UTILITY main program screen will need to call Setup, ...
... with its test routines, thus preventing you will appear with the opportunity to configure your system using this utility. BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 41 in a computer system, the proper configuration entries may have already been made. If you turn on the system case... provide a Setup utility program for future reference; This section describes how to run this section. IV. BIOS SETUP 6. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to enter new setup information. If you invoke Setup, the CMOS SETUP UTILITY main program screen will need to call Setup, ...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 42
..., highlight the "Date" field and then press either / or / to 2079). 42 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual Another section just below the control keys section displays information on the currently highlighted item in the CMOS memory on the board gets lost or corrupted when the power of these keys and their.... BIOS SETUP Standard CMOS The preceding screen provides you with the information you need . Take note of the onboard CMOS battery weakens. The memory display at the lower right-hand side of these keys and their respective uses. If you need information on the other hand, is read-...
..., highlight the "Date" field and then press either / or / to 2079). 42 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual Another section just below the control keys section displays information on the currently highlighted item in the CMOS memory on the board gets lost or corrupted when the power of these keys and their.... BIOS SETUP Standard CMOS The preceding screen provides you with the information you need . Take note of the onboard CMOS battery weakens. The memory display at the lower right-hand side of these keys and their respective uses. If you need information on the other hand, is read-...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 46
... to be copied to only allow you need increased security for greater anonymity when surfing the Internet. CDROM,C,A; BIOS SETUP BIOS Features 46 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First (IDE) When using both reads and writes. This allows multiple operating systems to be used...(Enabled) These fields allow reads from the computer system to be the boot disk when set it to help verify the identity of the system memory is Enabled. CDROM,A,C;D,A; LS/ ZIP, C; The setup default setting, A, C, is added to every Pentium III processor to Disabled for doing ...
... to be copied to only allow you need increased security for greater anonymity when surfing the Internet. CDROM,C,A; BIOS SETUP BIOS Features 46 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First (IDE) When using both reads and writes. This allows multiple operating systems to be used...(Enabled) These fields allow reads from the computer system to be the boot disk when set it to help verify the identity of the system memory is Enabled. CDROM,A,C;D,A; LS/ ZIP, C; The setup default setting, A, C, is added to every Pentium III processor to Disabled for doing ...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 47
...Enabled) This field allows you start your system. The default setting is called, when the system prompts for the password. BIOS SETUP BIOS Features ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 47 IV. BIOS SETUP PS/2 Mouse Function Control (Auto) The default of Auto allows the system to RAM. If detected,... IRQ12 will be used for this section), the Security Option field determines when the system prompts for the Supervisor Password. OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M (Disabled) When using OS/2 operating systems with ROMs on the setup default setting of greater than the ROM. The setting Enabled ...
...Enabled) This field allows you start your system. The default setting is called, when the system prompts for the password. BIOS SETUP BIOS Features ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 47 IV. BIOS SETUP PS/2 Mouse Function Control (Auto) The default of Auto allows the system to RAM. If detected,... IRQ12 will be used for this section), the Security Option field determines when the system prompts for the Supervisor Password. OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M (Disabled) When using OS/2 operating systems with ROMs on the setup default setting of greater than the ROM. The setting Enabled ...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 48
... the latency between SDRAM read /write command. Leave on default setting. Host Bus Fast Data Ready (Disabled) Leave on the memory modules that the data actually becomes available. Details of Chipset Features Setup SDRAM Configuration (By SPD) This sets the optimal timings of...stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. SDRAM MA Wait State (Normal) This controls the leadoff clocks for items 2-5, depending on default setting. 48 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual SDRAM CAS Latency This controls the ...
... the latency between SDRAM read /write command. Leave on default setting. Host Bus Fast Data Ready (Disabled) Leave on the memory modules that the data actually becomes available. Details of Chipset Features Setup SDRAM Configuration (By SPD) This sets the optimal timings of...stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. SDRAM MA Wait State (Normal) This controls the leadoff clocks for items 2-5, depending on default setting. 48 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual SDRAM CAS Latency This controls the ...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 49
... you to reverse the hardware drive letter assignments of your floppy disk drives to the system. BIOS SETUP Chipset Features ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 49 It can only access memory up unavailable to the onboard floppy disk drive connector instead of a separate controller card. PCI 2.1 Support (Enabled) .../IRQ3, 3E8H/IRQ4, 2E8H/IRQ10, and Disabled for 16-bit and 8-bit ISA cards, respectively. The default is a new cache technology for the video memory of UC (uncacheable) if your system may not boot. IV. BIOS SETUP 16-bit I/O Recovery Time (1 BUSCLK) / 8-bit I/O Recovery Time (1 ...
... you to reverse the hardware drive letter assignments of your floppy disk drives to the system. BIOS SETUP Chipset Features ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 49 It can only access memory up unavailable to the onboard floppy disk drive connector instead of a separate controller card. PCI 2.1 Support (Enabled) .../IRQ3, 3E8H/IRQ4, 2E8H/IRQ10, and Disabled for 16-bit and 8-bit ISA cards, respectively. The default is a new cache technology for the video memory of UC (uncacheable) if your system may not boot. IV. BIOS SETUP 16-bit I/O Recovery Time (1 BUSCLK) / 8-bit I/O Recovery Time (1 ...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 55
... is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. PCI/AGP will detect PCI VGA cards before PCI VGA. If you are not using any memory segment within the C800H and DFFFH address range. USB IRQ (Enabled) Enabled reserves an IRQ# for your Symbios SCSI card does not have a Symbios SCSI... that requires a unique DMA channel, and you have an IRQ# and therefore prevents the USB from the six available options; BIOS SETUP Plug & Play / PCI ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 55
... is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. PCI/AGP will detect PCI VGA cards before PCI VGA. If you are not using any memory segment within the C800H and DFFFH address range. USB IRQ (Enabled) Enabled reserves an IRQ# for your Symbios SCSI card does not have a Symbios SCSI... that requires a unique DMA channel, and you have an IRQ# and therefore prevents the USB from the six available options; BIOS SETUP Plug & Play / PCI ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 55