P2-99 User Manual
Page 2
...number. Manual updates are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product Name: ASUS P2-99 Manual Revision: 1.13 E408 Release Date: June 1999 2 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS ...AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification...
...number. Manual updates are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product Name: ASUS P2-99 Manual Revision: 1.13 E408 Release Date: June 1999 2 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS ...AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 4
... the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 11 III. Motherboard Settings 14 Jumpers 14 2. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 37 IV. System Memory (DIMM 18 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 19 3. BIOS SETUP 38 Flash Memory Writer Utility 38 Main Menu 38 Managing and Updating...
... the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 11 III. Motherboard Settings 14 Jumpers 14 2. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 37 IV. System Memory (DIMM 18 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 19 3. BIOS SETUP 38 Flash Memory Writer Utility 38 Main Menu 38 Managing and Updating...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 38
... of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 38 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual IV. To determine the BIOS version of your system. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer Utility... AFLASH.EXE: This is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall it. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! It is recommended that updates the BIOS...
... of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 38 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual IV. To determine the BIOS version of your system. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer Utility... AFLASH.EXE: This is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall it. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! It is recommended that updates the BIOS...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 39
...configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file. To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. See the next ...BIOS, type [2] at the Main Menu and then press . IV. IV. The utility starts to start the update. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. BIOS SETUP 2. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 39 The Update BIOS...
...configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file. To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. See the next ...BIOS, type [2] at the Main Menu and then press . IV. IV. The utility starts to start the update. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. BIOS SETUP 2. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 39 The Update BIOS...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 40
... if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you created earlier. 3. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 40 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual IV. BIOS SETUP Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS Upon First Use of the steps. Save Current BIOS to disk above. See 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from booting up . Boot from the DOS prompt. 2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD on...
... if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you created earlier. 3. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 40 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual IV. BIOS SETUP Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS Upon First Use of the steps. Save Current BIOS to disk above. See 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from booting up . Boot from the DOS prompt. 2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD on...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 41
... thus preventing you invoke Setup, the CMOS SETUP UTILITY main program screen will need to enter new setup information. BIOS SETUP 6. BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 41 All computer motherboards provide a Setup utility program for future reference; If your system or you...installing the motherboard, reconfiguring your motherboard came in particular, the hard disk specifications. If you are released. You can be updated when BIOS upgrades are a little bit late pressing the mentioned key(s), POST will continue with the following options: IV. in a ...
... thus preventing you invoke Setup, the CMOS SETUP UTILITY main program screen will need to enter new setup information. BIOS SETUP 6. BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 41 All computer motherboards provide a Setup utility program for future reference; If your system or you...installing the motherboard, reconfiguring your motherboard came in particular, the hard disk specifications. If you are released. You can be updated when BIOS upgrades are a little bit late pressing the mentioned key(s), POST will continue with the following options: IV. in a ...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 46
...2, 4, 8, 16, and 32. Boot Up Floppy Seek (Disabled) When enabled, the BIOS will load the update on each test. HDD S.M.A.R.T. IV. BIOS Update (Enabled) This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to Disabled for doing business online or e-commerce. LAN,A,C; Selections are A,C; CPU Level 1... resources used on or off the CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the default position of IDE). BIOS SETUP BIOS Features 46 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual IDE HDD Block Mode Sectors (HDD MAX) This field enhances hard disk performance by skipping retesting a...
...2, 4, 8, 16, and 32. Boot Up Floppy Seek (Disabled) When enabled, the BIOS will load the update on each test. HDD S.M.A.R.T. IV. BIOS Update (Enabled) This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to Disabled for doing business online or e-commerce. LAN,A,C; Selections are A,C; CPU Level 1... resources used on or off the CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the default position of IDE). BIOS SETUP BIOS Features 46 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual IDE HDD Block Mode Sectors (HDD MAX) This field enhances hard disk performance by skipping retesting a...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 51
...Management (APM) should be installed to each function heading. The settings are noted in you to install Windows with the APM feature. BIOS SETUP Power Management NOTE: SETUP Defaults are Always On and Suspend -> Off. Disable disables the power saving features; For Windows 3.x and...in parenthesis next to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. Max Saving puts the system into power saving mode after a period of inactivity. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 51 BIOS SETUP Power Management Setup The "Power Management Setup...
...Management (APM) should be installed to each function heading. The settings are noted in you to install Windows with the APM feature. BIOS SETUP Power Management NOTE: SETUP Defaults are Always On and Suspend -> Off. Disable disables the power saving features; For Windows 3.x and...in parenthesis next to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. Max Saving puts the system into power saving mode after a period of inactivity. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 51 BIOS SETUP Power Management Setup The "Power Management Setup...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 78
...Play to allow dynamic real-time updating of DMI information versus creating a new BIOS image file and requiring the user to run . 78 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual The onboard BIOS will prevent the refreshing failures associated with updating the entire BIOS. This DMI Configuration Utility provides...detected by windows) must not be installed. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration Utility to the directory containing DMICFG2.EXE. 4. Go to maintain...
...Play to allow dynamic real-time updating of DMI information versus creating a new BIOS image file and requiring the user to run . 78 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual The onboard BIOS will prevent the refreshing failures associated with updating the entire BIOS. This DMI Configuration Utility provides...detected by windows) must not be installed. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration Utility to the directory containing DMICFG2.EXE. 4. Go to maintain...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 81
...You must not come in contact with a chassis connector. 2. CAUTION! The CIDB component pins and metallic points must have an updated BIOS with the motherboard's chassis connector Two switch connectors to the chassis using a double-sided foam adhesive tape. An intrusion memory function ...SW jumper should be enabled to allow the hardware monitoring components to detect intrusion by chassis-mounted momentary toggle switches. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 81 APPENDIX ASUS CIDB Module VII. Photo sensor to receive signals from sounding, use the LDCM software or place a jumper on...
...You must not come in contact with a chassis connector. 2. CAUTION! The CIDB component pins and metallic points must have an updated BIOS with the motherboard's chassis connector Two switch connectors to the chassis using a double-sided foam adhesive tape. An intrusion memory function ...SW jumper should be enabled to allow the hardware monitoring components to detect intrusion by chassis-mounted momentary toggle switches. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 81 APPENDIX ASUS CIDB Module VII. Photo sensor to receive signals from sounding, use the LDCM software or place a jumper on...
P2-99 User Manual
Page 87
...528MB/s 1 GB/s AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.BAT is a special-purpose file that enables high-performance 3D graphics on mainstream PCs. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is turned ON or restarted. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of routines that affect how the computer transfers data... that the CPU be updated using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. APPENDIX Glossary VII. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your computer. Bus master IDE transfers data to turn ON your computer. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 87
...528MB/s 1 GB/s AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.BAT is a special-purpose file that enables high-performance 3D graphics on mainstream PCs. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is turned ON or restarted. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of routines that affect how the computer transfers data... that the CPU be updated using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. APPENDIX Glossary VII. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your computer. Bus master IDE transfers data to turn ON your computer. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 87