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...5. BIOS Setup 41 Load Defaults 42 Standard CMOS Setup 42 Details of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of Standard CMOS Setup 42 4 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 37 IV. System Memory (...4. BIOS SETUP 38 Flash Memory Writer Utility 38 Main Menu 38 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 40 6. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2-99B Motherboard 11 III. CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 7 How This Manual Is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II.
...5. BIOS Setup 41 Load Defaults 42 Standard CMOS Setup 42 Details of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of Standard CMOS Setup 42 4 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual External Connectors 28 Power Connection Procedures 37 IV. System Memory (...4. BIOS SETUP 38 Flash Memory Writer Utility 38 Main Menu 38 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 40 6. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2-99B Motherboard 11 III. CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 7 How This Manual Is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II.
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... Sensor Module 81 The ASUS S370 CPU Card 83 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 85 Glossary 87 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 5 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. SOFTWARE SETUP 61 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 61...
... Sensor Module 81 The ASUS S370 CPU Card 83 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 85 Glossary 87 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 5 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. SOFTWARE SETUP 61 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 61...
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...setting up the BIOS software V. 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 (1) Ribbon ...with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's 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 INTRODUCTION Manual /...
...setting up the BIOS software V. 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 (1) Ribbon ...with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's 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 INTRODUCTION Manual /...
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... 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 COM2 to the Infrared Module for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed... or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard The ASUS P2-99B is carefully designed for wireless connections. • UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two ...
... 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 COM2 to the Infrared Module for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed... or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2-99B Motherboard The ASUS P2-99B is carefully designed for wireless connections. • UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two ...
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... port module for a wireless interface. 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 no need to 33MB/s. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which allows....) • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that this new technology is compatible with Intel chipsets improves IDE transfer rate using PC100-compliant SDRAM. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 9 II. FEATURES • Universal Retention Mechanism: Supports a Pentium® III / II processor packaged in a Single Edge...
... port module for a wireless interface. 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 no need to 33MB/s. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which allows....) • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that this new technology is compatible with Intel chipsets improves IDE transfer rate using PC100-compliant SDRAM. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 9 II. FEATURES • Universal Retention Mechanism: Supports a Pentium® III / II processor packaged in a Single Edge...
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... access vital information from their limited resources more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. All fans are used up to be powered on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual The system resource monitor will warn the user before the system resources are...
... access vital information from their limited resources more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. All fans are used up to be powered on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual The system resource monitor will warn the user before the system resources are...
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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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... 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 PWR_FAN RT2 Serial ...-pin module) 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...
... 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 PWR_FAN RT2 Serial ...-pin module) 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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H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBPWR 2) VIO 3) VCORE 4) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 5) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 14 Keyboard Power Up p. 15 VIO Selection p. 15 Voltage Regulator Output Selection p. 16 ... pins) *The optional onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address otherwise conflicts will occur. III. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 13
H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBPWR 2) VIO 3) VCORE 4) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 5) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 14 Keyboard Power Up p. 15 VIO Selection p. 15 Voltage Regulator Output Selection p. 16 ... pins) *The optional onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address otherwise conflicts will occur. III. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 13
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... Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. KBPWR 123 Disable (Default) 123 Enable P2-99B R P2-99B Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. To protect them against damage from the system. Jumpers 1. Set...
... Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. KBPWR 123 Disable (Default) 123 Enable P2-99B R P2-99B Keyboard Power Up 14 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. To protect them against damage from the system. Jumpers 1. Set...
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...ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 15 Using a higher voltage Test for VCORE or 3.66Volts for VIO may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer component's life. Voltage Input/Output Selection (VIO) This jumper allows you leave these jumpers on their default settings. III. P2-99B R VCORE 1 2 3 Normal (Default) P2-99B... CPU Core Voltage Selection 1 2 3 Test WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VCORE...
...ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 15 Using a higher voltage Test for VCORE or 3.66Volts for VIO may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer component's life. Voltage Input/Output Selection (VIO) This jumper allows you leave these jumpers on their default settings. III. P2-99B R VCORE 1 2 3 Normal (Default) P2-99B... CPU Core Voltage Selection 1 2 3 Test WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VCORE...
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...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. The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's... the CPU's External frequency. III. 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 External Frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III.
...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. The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's... the CPU's External frequency. III. 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 External Frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III.
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... 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. It may result in a slower speed. III. Freq. 5.5x 100MHz 5.0x 100MHz 4.5x 100MHz 4.0x 100MHz 3.5x 100MHz (CPU Ext. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 17 Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. HARDWARE SETUP Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of your processor is not...
... 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. It may result in a slower speed. III. Freq. 5.5x 100MHz 5.0x 100MHz 4.5x 100MHz 4.0x 100MHz 3.5x 100MHz (CPU Ext. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 17 Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. HARDWARE SETUP Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of your processor is not...
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... here!) Total System Memory (Max 512MB) Total Memory x1 x1 x1 = IMPORTANT! This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). The Intel 440ZX AGPset does not support ECC. If Row 3 is supported on bootup screen. 18 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual WARNING! Sockets are generally thinner with memory chips) of choice for 3.3Volt...
... here!) Total System Memory (Max 512MB) Total Memory x1 x1 x1 = IMPORTANT! This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). The Intel 440ZX AGPset does not support ECC. If Row 3 is supported on bootup screen. 18 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual WARNING! Sockets are generally thinner with memory chips) of choice for 3.3Volt...
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...to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 19 SDRAM DIMMs have the same pin contacts on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin... therefore have a higher pin density. III. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Procedures: Insert the module(s) as shown. 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...
...to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 19 SDRAM DIMMs have the same pin contacts on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin... therefore have a higher pin density. III. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Procedures: Insert the module(s) as shown. 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...
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... clamping design is different. WARNING! ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 21 III. Heatsinks Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) The recommended heatsinks (see section on recommended heatsinks for Pentium III / II processors for more information) for the boxed Pentium III / II and Celeron processors are provided for instructions on the motherboard. H/W SETUP CPU Pentium II processor...
... clamping design is different. WARNING! ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 21 III. Heatsinks Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) The recommended heatsinks (see section on recommended heatsinks for Pentium III / II processors for more information) for the boxed Pentium III / II and Celeron processors are provided for instructions on the motherboard. H/W SETUP CPU Pentium II processor...
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SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 23 SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. SECC with Pentium...: The SECC locks should be outward when secured so that the lock shows through the retention mechanism's lock holes. III. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC2, SECC, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until it is fully inserted. Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP Secure...
SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 23 SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. SECC with Pentium...: The SECC locks should be outward when secured so that the lock shows through the retention mechanism's lock holes. III. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC2, SECC, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until it is fully inserted. Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP Secure...
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... center of the Celeron™ heatsink (right), as indicated. 24 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for motherboards with fan (middle) or to your computer system. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in a Slot 1 motherboard with a rock arm design for a Pentium® II processor packaged...
... center of the Celeron™ heatsink (right), as indicated. 24 ASUS P2-99B User's Manual Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for motherboards with fan (middle) or to your computer system. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in a Slot 1 motherboard with a rock arm design for a Pentium® II processor packaged...
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HARDWARE SETUP Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE WARNING! III. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 25 These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hardware monitor, they can be connected to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. IMPORTANT! H/W SETUP CPU SECC Heatsink & Fan SECC2 ... both have a power supply with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that the clamping design is different. Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors The recommended heatsinks for CPU P2-99B CPU Thermal Sensor Connectors NOTE: If you have similar heat distribution and...
HARDWARE SETUP Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE WARNING! III. ASUS P2-99B User's Manual 25 These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hardware monitor, they can be connected to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. IMPORTANT! H/W SETUP CPU SECC Heatsink & Fan SECC2 ... both have a power supply with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that the clamping design is different. Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors The recommended heatsinks for CPU P2-99B CPU Thermal Sensor Connectors NOTE: If you have similar heat distribution and...