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... CMOS Setup 42 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 42 BIOS Features Setup 45 Details of the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 11 III. FEATURES 8 Features of BIOS Features Setup 45 4 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 37 IV. BIOS SETUP 38...
... CMOS Setup 42 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 42 BIOS Features Setup 45 Details of the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 11 III. FEATURES 8 Features of BIOS Features Setup 45 4 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 37 IV. BIOS SETUP 38...
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... (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS CIDB chassis sensor module (optional) ASUS S370 CPU card (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 7 Features Information and specifications concerning this Manual Is Organized This...
... (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS CIDB chassis sensor module (optional) ASUS S370 CPU card (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 7 Features Information and specifications concerning this Manual Is Organized This...
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... to examine and manage system status information such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Peripheral Wake Up: Supports modem...temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware monitor ASIC and the bundled LDCM by the fastest CPU. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard The ASUS P2-99 is carefully designed for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications using a 1X or 2X mode bus....
... to examine and manage system status information such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Peripheral Wake Up: Supports modem...temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware monitor ASIC and the bundled LDCM by the fastest CPU. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard The ASUS P2-99 is carefully designed for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications using a 1X or 2X mode bus....
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...- The best of - fering enhanced ACPI for virtually automatic setup. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through Trend ChipAway Virus codes, and autodetection of motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. FEA TURES Specifications II. Special Features: • Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS, of all system components... Access Memory (SDRAM) which increases the data transfer rate to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory - ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 9
...- The best of - fering enhanced ACPI for virtually automatic setup. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through Trend ChipAway Virus codes, and autodetection of motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. FEA TURES Specifications II. Special Features: • Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS, of all system components... Access Memory (SDRAM) which increases the data transfer rate to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory - ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 9
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...: Today's operating systems such as information providers. FEATURES Intelligent Features (only with a thermal sensor) and system temperatures to critical motherboard components. FEA TURES Specifications II. All fans are monitored to ensure stable voltage to warn of the BIOS setting. • Fan...BIOS SETUP). Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be turned on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires external modem...
...: Today's operating systems such as information providers. FEATURES Intelligent Features (only with a thermal sensor) and system temperatures to critical motherboard components. FEA TURES Specifications II. All fans are monitored to ensure stable voltage to warn of the BIOS setting. • Fan...BIOS SETUP). Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be turned on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires external modem...
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II. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts AGP Port Wake-On-LAN Connector 4 PCI Slots Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller Programmable Flash EEPROM SB-Link™ Connector Hardware Monitor (optional) 3 ISA Slots Intel PIIX4E PCIset Wake-On-Ring Connector ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 11 FEATURES The ASUS P2-99 Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB1 B: USB2 Serial COM1 T: Parallel B:Serial ATX Power Slot 1 Intel 440ZX AGPset Floppy IDE 2 DIMM Slots Connector Connectors Serial COM2 II.
II. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts AGP Port Wake-On-LAN Connector 4 PCI Slots Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller Programmable Flash EEPROM SB-Link™ Connector Hardware Monitor (optional) 3 ISA Slots Intel PIIX4E PCIset Wake-On-Ring Connector ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 11 FEATURES The ASUS P2-99 Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB1 B: USB2 Serial COM1 T: Parallel B:Serial ATX Power Slot 1 Intel 440ZX AGPset Floppy IDE 2 DIMM Slots Connector Connectors Serial COM2 II.
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... 3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (CMOS Power) CHA_FAN CLRTC Intel PIIX4E PCIset WOR BUS FREQ BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 ASUS ASIC IR IDE LED Panel Connectors Grayed items are optional at the time of the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard T: Mouse PS/2 B: Keyboard PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Parallel Port ATX Power Connector Slot 1 USB KBPWR COM1 COM2 Intel 440ZX...
... 3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (CMOS Power) CHA_FAN CLRTC Intel PIIX4E PCIset WOR BUS FREQ BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 ASUS ASIC IR IDE LED Panel Connectors Grayed items are optional at the time of the ASUS P2-99 Motherboard T: Mouse PS/2 B: Keyboard PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Parallel Port ATX Power Connector Slot 1 USB KBPWR COM1 COM2 Intel 440ZX...
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III. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 13 H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) AGPFS 2) KBPWR 3) VIO 4) VCORE 5) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 6) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 14 AGP Bus Frequency Setting p. 15 Keyboard Power Up Setting (Disable/Enable)...Port Module Connector (5 pins) 13) SBLINK p. 34 SB-Link™ Port Connector (6-1 pins) 14) SMB CON. p. 34 SMBus Connector (3 pins) 15) ATXPWR p. 35 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20 pins) 16) CHASIS p. 35 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pins) 17) PWR.LED (PANEL) 18) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 19) SPEAKER (PANEL) 20) MSG.LED...
III. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 13 H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) AGPFS 2) KBPWR 3) VIO 4) VCORE 5) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 6) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 14 AGP Bus Frequency Setting p. 15 Keyboard Power Up Setting (Disable/Enable)...Port Module Connector (5 pins) 13) SBLINK p. 34 SB-Link™ Port Connector (6-1 pins) 14) SMB CON. p. 34 SMBus Connector (3 pins) 15) ATXPWR p. 35 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20 pins) 16) CHASIS p. 35 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pins) 17) PWR.LED (PANEL) 18) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 19) SPEAKER (PANEL) 20) MSG.LED...
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... frequency. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are not guaranteed to be stable. 14 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual...jumpers. AGPFS 123 AGP 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 the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer...
... frequency. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are not guaranteed to be stable. 14 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual...jumpers. AGPFS 123 AGP 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 the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer...
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..., AGP, and the CPU's I /O Voltage Setting ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 15 Keyboard Power Up Setting (KBPWR) This allows you to select the voltage supplied to power up function. Set to use your computer. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. Your computer will not function if you ...set to Test may reduce system life. Leave on the +5VSB lead. VIO 3 2 1 Normal 3 2 1 Test P2-99 P2-99 I /O buffer. HARDWARE SETUP 2. Setting this to Enable...
..., AGP, and the CPU's I /O Voltage Setting ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 15 Keyboard Power Up Setting (KBPWR) This allows you to select the voltage supplied to power up function. Set to use your computer. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. Your computer will not function if you ...set to Test may reduce system life. Leave on the +5VSB lead. VIO 3 2 1 Normal 3 2 1 Test P2-99 P2-99 I /O buffer. HARDWARE SETUP 2. Setting this to Enable...
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...256MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 512MB) = General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under this... because of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 18 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). The Intel 440ZX AGPset does not support ECC function. If your DIMMs are not PC100-...
...256MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 512MB) = General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under this... because of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 18 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). The Intel 440ZX AGPset does not support ECC function. If your DIMMs are not PC100-...
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... Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 19 DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. III. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type...
... Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 19 DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. III. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type...
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.... You may be connected to SECC2 fan except that can allow Socket 370 processors to be used on any ASUS motherboard with three-pin fans that the clamping design is similar to the fan connectors on recommended heatsinks for Pentium III / II ... Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with heatsink and fan NOTE: The SEPP fan (for reference purposes only. Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that your retention mechanism and fan may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual...
.... You may be connected to SECC2 fan except that can allow Socket 370 processors to be used on any ASUS motherboard with three-pin fans that the clamping design is similar to the fan connectors on recommended heatsinks for Pentium III / II ... Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with heatsink and fan NOTE: The SEPP fan (for reference purposes only. Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that your retention mechanism and fan may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual...
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... inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. III. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until you hear a click (the picture in step 2 shows the locks... an auxiliary fan to fan connector 4. SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP WARNING!
... inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. III. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until you hear a click (the picture in step 2 shows the locks... an auxiliary fan to fan connector 4. SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP WARNING!
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... properly attached a heatsink onto an SECC/SECC2/SEPP. 1. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 24 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual Unlike other CPU thermal solutions, the ASUS S-P2FAN has an integrated thermal sensor located near the middle edge of the Intel boxed processor heatsink with a ...- aged in an SECC2/SECC or a Celeron™ Sensor processor packaged in a Slot 1 motherboard with fan (middle) or to your computer system. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions (for motherboards with a rock arm design for a Pentium® II processor packaged in an SECC. Thermal Cable...
... properly attached a heatsink onto an SECC/SECC2/SEPP. 1. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 24 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual Unlike other CPU thermal solutions, the ASUS S-P2FAN has an integrated thermal sensor located near the middle edge of the Intel boxed processor heatsink with a ...- aged in an SECC2/SECC or a Celeron™ Sensor processor packaged in a Slot 1 motherboard with fan (middle) or to your computer system. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions (for motherboards with a rock arm design for a Pentium® II processor packaged in an SECC. Thermal Cable...
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... for the Slot 1 processors are those with fan because both have a power supply with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) or the ASUS PC Probe software. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 25 III. ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for Intel Celeron processors) is different. H/W SETUP CPU SECC Heatsink & Fan SECC2 Heatsink & Fan NOTE: The SEPP... monitor the fan's RPM and use the alert function with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor cable to JTPWR. Connect the P2T-Cable to the motherboard's CPU fan connector.
... for the Slot 1 processors are those with fan because both have a power supply with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) or the ASUS PC Probe software. ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 25 III. ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for Intel Celeron processors) is different. H/W SETUP CPU SECC Heatsink & Fan SECC2 Heatsink & Fan NOTE: The SEPP... monitor the fan's RPM and use the alert function with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor cable to JTPWR. Connect the P2T-Cable to the motherboard's CPU fan connector.
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... an IRQ to operate. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards III. Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. If your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will be used , leaving 5 IRQs free. Currently, there are two types of them are available to... with the screw you use . Keep the bracket for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to one use at the same time. 26 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual You may cause severe damage to PCI cards. Remove your computer will be exclusively assigned to use IRQs. HARDWARE SETUP 4. ...
... an IRQ to operate. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards III. Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. If your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will be used , leaving 5 IRQs free. Currently, there are two types of them are available to... with the screw you use . Keep the bracket for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to one use at the same time. 26 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual You may cause severe damage to PCI cards. Remove your computer will be exclusively assigned to use IRQs. HARDWARE SETUP 4. ...
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...) slot to reserve). HARDWARE SETUP To simplify this process, this motherboard are assigned automatically from those used by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. For PNP cards, IRQs are handled the same way as an ASUS 3D Hardware Accelerator. You can be sure that the jumpers on ...the address 290H-297H, so legacy ISA cards must not use this motherboard use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. For older Legacy cards that require an IRQ. H/W SETUP DMA Channels P2-99 P2-99 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 27 III. Since all the PCI slots on your ...
...) slot to reserve). HARDWARE SETUP To simplify this process, this motherboard are assigned automatically from those used by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. For PNP cards, IRQs are handled the same way as an ASUS 3D Hardware Accelerator. You can be sure that the jumpers on ...the address 290H-297H, so legacy ISA cards must not use this motherboard use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. For older Legacy cards that require an IRQ. H/W SETUP DMA Channels P2-99 P2-99 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2-99 User's Manual 27 III. Since all the PCI slots on your ...
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... (18 in), with the red stripe on the Pin 1 side of the connectors are labeled on the motherboard. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. H/W SETUP Connectors PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 28 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual These are used for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). If not ...1. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin female) The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is the side closest to your motherboard. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female) This connection is for connectors or power sources. Placing jumper caps over these connectors will not allow standard...
... (18 in), with the red stripe on the Pin 1 side of the connectors are labeled on the motherboard. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. H/W SETUP Connectors PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 28 ASUS P2-99 User's Manual These are used for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). If not ...1. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin female) The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is the side closest to your motherboard. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female) This connection is for connectors or power sources. Placing jumper caps over these connectors will not allow standard...