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... OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Manual updates are registered trademarks of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS P2-99B Manual Revision: 1.01 E388 Release Date: May 1999 2 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT...
... OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Manual updates are registered trademarks of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS P2-99B Manual Revision: 1.01 E388 Release Date: May 1999 2 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT...
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...-2-2894-3447 ext. 111 Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: news2.asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business ...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: [email protected] Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2-99B User's Manual...
...-2-2894-3447 ext. 111 Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: news2.asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business ...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: [email protected] Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2-99B User's Manual...
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...2. HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of Standard CMOS Setup 42 4 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual Central Processing Unit (CPU 21 Universal Retention Mechanism 21 Heatsinks 21 Installing the Processor 22 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions (only for motherboards with hardware monitor 24 Recommended... Your Motherboard's BIOS 40 6. External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 37 IV. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2-99B Motherboard 11 III. Expansion Cards 26 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 26 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 26 Assigning DMA...
...2. HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of Standard CMOS Setup 42 4 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual Central Processing Unit (CPU 21 Universal Retention Mechanism 21 Heatsinks 21 Installing the Processor 22 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions (only for motherboards with hardware monitor 24 Recommended... Your Motherboard's BIOS 40 6. External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 37 IV. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2-99B Motherboard 11 III. Expansion Cards 26 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 26 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 26 Assigning DMA...
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...Exit Without Saving 60 V. SOFTWARE SETUP 61 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 61 Installation Submenu 62 DOS Utility Submenu 63 ASUS Contact Information 64 Uninstalling Programs 65 VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 67 ASUS PC Probe (only w/ optional hardware monitor ...67 Intel LANDesk Client Manager (only w/ optional hardware monitor 72 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 78 VII. APPENDIX 81 The ASUS CIDB Chassis Intrusion Sensor Module 81 The ASUS S370 CPU Card 83 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 85 Glossary 87 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual...
...Exit Without Saving 60 V. SOFTWARE SETUP 61 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 61 Installation Submenu 62 DOS Utility Submenu 63 ASUS Contact Information 64 Uninstalling Programs 65 VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 67 ASUS PC Probe (only w/ optional hardware monitor ...67 Intel LANDesk Client Manager (only w/ optional hardware monitor 72 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 78 VII. APPENDIX 81 The ASUS CIDB Chassis Intrusion Sensor Module 81 The ASUS S370 CPU Card 83 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 85 Glossary 87 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual...
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.... If this equipment. These limits are designed to assure compliance with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for help. Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the...
.... If this equipment. These limits are designed to assure compliance with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for help. Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the...
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... this product III. Appendix Optional items and general reference Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP Processors (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives...Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS USB/MIR 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 P2-99B User's Manual 7 I . INTRODUCTION How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. Introduction Manual...
... this product III. Appendix Optional items and general reference Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP Processors (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives...Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS USB/MIR 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 P2-99B User's Manual 7 I . INTRODUCTION How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. Introduction Manual...
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... way to examine and manage system status information such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM, CDR, CD-RW and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual UART2 can also be directed from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for wireless connections. • UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE: Comes with an..., and fan status through the onboard hardware monitor ASIC and the bundled LDCM by the fastest CPU. FEA TURES Specifications II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard The ASUS P2-99B is used to 512MB. II.
... way to examine and manage system status information such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM, CDR, CD-RW and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual UART2 can also be directed from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for wireless connections. • UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE: Comes with an..., and fan status through the onboard hardware monitor ASIC and the bundled LDCM by the fastest CPU. FEA TURES Specifications II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard The ASUS P2-99B is used to 512MB. II.
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...SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (See APPENDIX) or a similar ethernet card. • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for a wireless interface. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 9 The best of motherboards... meet PC'98 compliancy. ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there...
...SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (See APPENDIX) or a similar ethernet card. • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for a wireless interface. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 9 The best of motherboards... meet PC'98 compliancy. ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there...
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... hardware monitor): Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through an external modem. FEA TURES Specifications II. With this benefit on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual The system resource monitor will power off automatically even in sleep mode. FEATURES Intelligent Features: • Auto Fan Off: The system...
... hardware monitor): Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through an external modem. FEA TURES Specifications II. With this benefit on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual The system resource monitor will power off automatically even in sleep mode. FEATURES Intelligent Features: • Auto Fan Off: The system...
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FEA TURES Motherboard Parts II. II. FEATURES The ASUS P2-99B Motherboard AT Power ATX Power Intel 440ZX AGPset Slot 1 IDE 3 DIMM Sockets Connectors Keyboard Serial Ports COM1 & COM2 USB/MIR Parallel Port Floppy Connector AGP Port 3 PCI Slots Multi-I/O Hardware Monitor (optional) Wake-On-LAN 2 ISA Slots Connector Intel PIIX4E Programmable Wake-On-Ring PCIset Flash EEPROM Connector ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 11
FEA TURES Motherboard Parts II. II. FEATURES The ASUS P2-99B Motherboard AT Power ATX Power Intel 440ZX AGPset Slot 1 IDE 3 DIMM Sockets Connectors Keyboard Serial Ports COM1 & COM2 USB/MIR Parallel Port Floppy Connector AGP Port 3 PCI Slots Multi-I/O Hardware Monitor (optional) Wake-On-LAN 2 ISA Slots Connector Intel PIIX4E Programmable Wake-On-Ring PCIset Flash EEPROM Connector ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 11
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 PANEL 12 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP Layout of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard PS/2 RT3 KB-PS2KB P8 CPU_FAN Slot 1 ATXPWR ATX Power Connector AT Power Connector P9 Keyboard USB/MIR PARALLEL KBPWR COM 1 COM 2 ...) 4 5 Accelerated Graphics Port Wake-On-LAN (WOL_CON) SMB PCI Slot 1 (PCI1) CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SBLINK Multi I/O CHASIS PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) P2-99B Intel PIIX4E CLRTC PCIset CHA_FAN BUS FREQ FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE Hardware Monitor PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) ISA Slot 1 FREQ MULT IDELED...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 PANEL 12 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP Layout of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard PS/2 RT3 KB-PS2KB P8 CPU_FAN Slot 1 ATXPWR ATX Power Connector AT Power Connector P9 Keyboard USB/MIR PARALLEL KBPWR COM 1 COM 2 ...) 4 5 Accelerated Graphics Port Wake-On-LAN (WOL_CON) SMB PCI Slot 1 (PCI1) CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SBLINK Multi I/O CHASIS PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) P2-99B Intel PIIX4E CLRTC PCIset CHA_FAN BUS FREQ FS3 FS2 FS1 FS0 SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE Hardware Monitor PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) ISA Slot 1 FREQ MULT IDELED...
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... (20 pins) *The optional onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address otherwise conflicts will occur. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 13 III.
... (20 pins) *The optional onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address otherwise conflicts will occur. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 13 III.
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... a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that can supply at least 300mA on the inside. 2. Unplug your computer. 1. KBPWR 123 Disable (Default) 123 Enable P2-99B R P2-99B Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual III.
... a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that can supply at least 300mA on the inside. 2. Unplug your computer. 1. KBPWR 123 Disable (Default) 123 Enable P2-99B R P2-99B Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual III.
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... Test for VCORE or 3.66Volts for VIO may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer component's life. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 15 P2-99B R 1 2 3 VIO 3.50Volts (Default) 1 2 3 3.66Volts P2-99B Voltage Input/Output Selection 3. Voltage Input/Output Selection (VIO) This jumper allows you leave these jumpers on their default settings. It is...
... Test for VCORE or 3.66Volts for VIO may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer component's life. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 15 P2-99B R 1 2 3 VIO 3.50Volts (Default) 1 2 3 3.66Volts P2-99B Voltage Input/Output Selection 3. Voltage Input/Output Selection (VIO) This jumper allows you leave these jumpers on their default settings. It is...
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...133.00MHz 140.0MHz 150.0MHz PCI 31.0MHz 33.3MHz 44.33MHz 35.0MHz 37.5MHz 5. These must be stable. 16 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the onboard Intel Chipset and are not guaranteed to be set in conjunction with the CPU ... 3 2 1 4.5x(9/2) 5.0x(5/1) 5.5x(11/2) 6.0x(6/1) 6.5x(13/2) BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 P2-99B R 3 2 1 7.0x(7/1) 7.5x(15/2) 8.0x(8/1) P2-99B CPU Core-to the CPU, DRAM, and 440ZX AGPset. CPU External Frequency Selection (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3) This option tells the clock generator...
...133.00MHz 140.0MHz 150.0MHz PCI 31.0MHz 33.3MHz 44.33MHz 35.0MHz 37.5MHz 5. These must be stable. 16 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the onboard Intel Chipset and are not guaranteed to be set in conjunction with the CPU ... 3 2 1 4.5x(9/2) 5.0x(5/1) 5.5x(11/2) 6.0x(6/1) 6.5x(13/2) BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 P2-99B R 3 2 1 7.0x(7/1) 7.5x(15/2) 8.0x(8/1) P2-99B CPU Core-to the CPU, DRAM, and 440ZX AGPset. CPU External Frequency Selection (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3) This option tells the clock generator...
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... 100MHz 3.5x 100MHz (CPU Ext. Freq.) FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] (Freq. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. Ext. III. III. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 17
... 100MHz 3.5x 100MHz (CPU Ext. Freq.) FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] (Freq. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. Ext. III. III. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 17
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... = IMPORTANT! If your system will not even boot if non-compliant modules are available for system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is supported on bootup screen. 18 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual III. HARDWARE SETUP 2. System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is used if Socket 2 does...
... = IMPORTANT! If your system will not even boot if non-compliant modules are available for system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is supported on bootup screen. 18 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual III. HARDWARE SETUP 2. System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is used if Socket 2 does...
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... of pins are different on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) III. Lock P2-99B R 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins P2-99B 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. H/W SETUP System Memory ... Procedures: Insert the module(s) as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 19 You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on either side of the breaks, the module...
... of pins are different on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) III. Lock P2-99B R 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins P2-99B 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. H/W SETUP System Memory ... Procedures: Insert the module(s) as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 19 You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on either side of the breaks, the module...
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