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... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS P2B-D2 Manual Revision: 1.03 E294 Release Date: November 1998 2 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Copyright © 1998 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS P2B-D2 Manual Revision: 1.03 E294 Release Date: November 1998 2 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Copyright © 1998 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
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...2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2B-D2...
...2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2B-D2...
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...Hardware Monitor 25 5. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. CONTENTS I. FEATURES 8 Features 8 The ASUS P2B-D2 Motherboard 9 III. BIOS SOFTWARE 38 Flash Memory Writer Utility 38 Main Menu 38 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 40 6. INSTALLATION 10 ...The ASUS P2B-D2 Motherboard Layout 10 Installation Steps 12 1. System Memory 16 Main Memory (DIMM 16 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 17 i960 Memory ...
...Hardware Monitor 25 5. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. CONTENTS I. FEATURES 8 Features 8 The ASUS P2B-D2 Motherboard 9 III. BIOS SOFTWARE 38 Flash Memory Writer Utility 38 Main Menu 38 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 40 6. INSTALLATION 10 ...The ASUS P2B-D2 Motherboard Layout 10 Installation Steps 12 1. System Memory 16 Main Memory (DIMM 16 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 17 i960 Memory ...
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... Defaults 56 Supervisor Password and User Password 57 IDE HDD Auto Detection 58 Save & Exit Setup 59 Exit Without Saving 59 V. Desktop Management Interface 144 v. ASUS LAN Card 147 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 5
... Defaults 56 Supervisor Password and User Password 57 IDE HDD Auto Detection 58 Save & Exit Setup 59 Exit Without Saving 59 V. Desktop Management Interface 144 v. ASUS LAN Card 147 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 5
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... on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of Communications. 6 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual If this equipment. The use of shielded cables for help. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules Part...
... on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of Communications. 6 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual If this equipment. The use of shielded cables for help. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules Part...
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...up the motherboard and jumpers Setting up the BIOS software Information on the included support software Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (2) Processor Retention Mechanisms (2) Attach mount bridges (factory installed) (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy...optional) Ultra2 SCSI terminator (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS S-P2FAN or P2T-Cable for Slot 1 processors (optional) ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this Manual is Organized This manual is ...
...up the motherboard and jumpers Setting up the BIOS software Information on the included support software Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (2) Processor Retention Mechanisms (2) Attach mount bridges (factory installed) (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy...optional) Ultra2 SCSI terminator (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS S-P2FAN or P2T-Cable for Slot 1 processors (optional) ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this Manual is Organized This manual is ...
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FEATURES Features The ASUS P2B-D2 motherboard is used to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level ...four DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to CPU. 8 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual UART2 can also be directed from 233MHz to 450MHz. • I2O: Includes Intel's i960RD I /O: ... four IDE devices in hardware-based virus protection through the onboard Hardware Monitor, Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM), and ASUS PC Probe software, and Alert-On-LAN function. • Super Multi-I /O processor with 32KB NVRAM, 4x512KB Flash...
FEATURES Features The ASUS P2B-D2 motherboard is used to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level ...four DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to CPU. 8 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual UART2 can also be directed from 233MHz to 450MHz. • I2O: Includes Intel's i960RD I /O: ... four IDE devices in hardware-based virus protection through the onboard Hardware Monitor, Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM), and ASUS PC Probe software, and Alert-On-LAN function. • Super Multi-I /O processor with 32KB NVRAM, 4x512KB Flash...
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INSTALLATION The ASUS P2B-D2 Motherboard Layout Top: Mouse PS/2 Bottom: Keyboard Top: USB USB 1 Bottom: USB 2 COM 1 CPU Slot 1 1 35 ATXPWR CHA _FAN P10 PWR-CON2 P9 68-pin ... (Programable BIOS) LAN_EN Secondary PCI Slot 2 Secondary PCI Slot 3 ISA Slot 1 Intel 82558 LAN Chipset Hardware Monitor Alert Pack CHASSIS NVRAM i960 Firmware i960 Firmware ASUS ASIC i960 Firmware i960 Firmware BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 Freq. HDLED Infrared Panel III. III. INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout 10 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Mult.
INSTALLATION The ASUS P2B-D2 Motherboard Layout Top: Mouse PS/2 Bottom: Keyboard Top: USB USB 1 Bottom: USB 2 COM 1 CPU Slot 1 1 35 ATXPWR CHA _FAN P10 PWR-CON2 P9 68-pin ... (Programable BIOS) LAN_EN Secondary PCI Slot 2 Secondary PCI Slot 3 ISA Slot 1 Intel 82558 LAN Chipset Hardware Monitor Alert Pack CHASSIS NVRAM i960 Firmware i960 Firmware ASUS ASIC i960 Firmware i960 Firmware BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 Freq. HDLED Infrared Panel III. III. INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout 10 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Mult.
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... Expansion Sockets *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address, otherwise conflicts will occur. III. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION Layout Contents III.
... Expansion Sockets *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address, otherwise conflicts will occur. III. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION Layout Contents III.
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... when working on your computer. 1. If you do not have one, touch both of your computer, you work on the inside. 2. III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components...
... when working on your computer. 1. If you do not have one, touch both of your computer, you work on the inside. 2. III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components...
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...solder points labeled CLRTC, (3) Turn on your computer, (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to clear CMOS III. INSTALLATION Jumpers P2B-D2 Real Time Clock RAM (CLRTC) 2. i960 Bridge Setting The secondary PCI slots can be used by the chips mounted on the secondary PCI ...used on the memory modules. DRAMRAS Setting Single Sided DRAM [1-2] (default) Double Sided DRAM [2-3] DRAMRAS DRAMRAS P2B-D2 DRAM RAS Setting 123 Single-sided DRAMS 123 Double-sided DRAMS ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 13 When the i960 is set to "I2O" mode, the secondary PCI slots are controlled...
...solder points labeled CLRTC, (3) Turn on your computer, (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to clear CMOS III. INSTALLATION Jumpers P2B-D2 Real Time Clock RAM (CLRTC) 2. i960 Bridge Setting The secondary PCI slots can be used by the chips mounted on the secondary PCI ...used on the memory modules. DRAMRAS Setting Single Sided DRAM [1-2] (default) Double Sided DRAM [2-3] DRAMRAS DRAMRAS P2B-D2 DRAM RAS Setting 123 Single-sided DRAMS 123 Double-sided DRAMS ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 13 When the i960 is set to "I2O" mode, the secondary PCI slots are controlled...
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... BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 P2B-D2 CPU Settings 2.0x (2/1) 3 2 1 2.5x (5/2) 3 2 1 3.0x (3/1) 3 2 1 3.5x (7/2) 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 4.0x (4/1) 4.5x (9/2) 3 2 1 5.0x (5/1) ... [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] (Freq. CPU Bus Frequency (FS0, FS1, FS2) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the onboard power controller. 14 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual III. III. Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the Pentium II processor because it sends a VID signal directly to the CPU, DRAM...
... BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 P2B-D2 CPU Settings 2.0x (2/1) 3 2 1 2.5x (5/2) 3 2 1 3.0x (3/1) 3 2 1 3.5x (7/2) 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 4.0x (4/1) 4.5x (9/2) 3 2 1 5.0x (5/1) ... [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] (Freq. CPU Bus Frequency (FS0, FS1, FS2) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the onboard power controller. 14 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual III. III. Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the Pentium II processor because it sends a VID signal directly to the CPU, DRAM...
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SCSI Setting (SCSI_EN) The onboard Adaptec Fast/Wide/Ultra2 SCSI may be enabled or disabled using this jumper. LAN EN Enable Disable Setting [2-3] (default) [1-2] LAN_EN LAN_EN P2B-D2 Onboard LAN Setting 123 Enable 123 Disable 7. SCSI EN Setting Enable [2-3] (default) Disable [1-2] SCSI_EN SCSI_EN 123 Enable 123 Disable P2B-D2 Onboard SCSI Setting III. INSTALLATION 6. INSTALLATION Jumpers ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 15 LAN Setting (LAN_EN) The onboard Intel 10/100 Fast Ethernet may be enabled or disabled using this jumper. III.
SCSI Setting (SCSI_EN) The onboard Adaptec Fast/Wide/Ultra2 SCSI may be enabled or disabled using this jumper. LAN EN Enable Disable Setting [2-3] (default) [1-2] LAN_EN LAN_EN P2B-D2 Onboard LAN Setting 123 Enable 123 Disable 7. SCSI EN Setting Enable [2-3] (default) Disable [1-2] SCSI_EN SCSI_EN 123 Enable 123 Disable P2B-D2 Onboard SCSI Setting III. INSTALLATION 6. INSTALLATION Jumpers ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 15 LAN Setting (LAN_EN) The onboard Intel 10/100 Fast Ethernet may be enabled or disabled using this jumper. III.
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...) of the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup". Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 16 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below) • SDRAMs used because of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • 8 chips/side...
...) of the strict timing issues involved under "Chipset Features Setup". Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 16 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below) • SDRAMs used because of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • 8 chips/side...
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...Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the motherboard. III. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Procedures Insert the module(s) as shown. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on ...each side and therefore have different pin contacts on both sides. INSTALLATION System Memory Lock P2B-D2 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. SDRAM DIMMs have a higher ...
...Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the motherboard. III. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Procedures Insert the module(s) as shown. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on ...each side and therefore have different pin contacts on both sides. INSTALLATION System Memory Lock P2B-D2 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. SDRAM DIMMs have a higher ...
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...fit in only one orientation as shown because the plastic safety tab on one module. INSTALLATION i960 Memory Notched End 2 1 i960 SIMM Sockets P2B-D2 72-Pin i960 SIMM Sockets 2. With your fingertips, rock the memory module into a vertical position so that it clicks into place starting from... 4. INSTALLATION i960 Memory (SIMM) The i960 processor supports two 72-pin, 32-bit SIMMs (Single-Inline Memory Modules) of the clips. 18 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Only Extended Data Output (EDO) DRAM, non-parity SIMMs can be supported by the i960 processor. III. To release the memory ...
...fit in only one orientation as shown because the plastic safety tab on one module. INSTALLATION i960 Memory Notched End 2 1 i960 SIMM Sockets P2B-D2 72-Pin i960 SIMM Sockets 2. With your fingertips, rock the memory module into a vertical position so that it clicks into place starting from... 4. INSTALLATION i960 Memory (SIMM) The i960 processor supports two 72-pin, 32-bit SIMMs (Single-Inline Memory Modules) of the clips. 18 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Only Extended Data Output (EDO) DRAM, non-parity SIMMs can be supported by the i960 processor. III. To release the memory ...
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... that you have the following items: Lock Holes Captive Nut III. Heatsink bottom Groove for Pentium II processors packaged in an SEC cartridge ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU Termination Card ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 19 Other Important Items Intel Pentium II Processor in SEC cartridges. III. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat...
... that you have the following items: Lock Holes Captive Nut III. Heatsink bottom Groove for Pentium II processors packaged in an SEC cartridge ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU Termination Card ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 19 Other Important Items Intel Pentium II Processor in SEC cartridges. III. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat...
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... designed to no light can be more than 2.8 cm (1.1 inch) thick. Then, screw the captive nuts in the retention mechanisms with Heatsink (Top View) 20 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Doing so could damage your motherboard. Tighten captive nuts to fit into the SEC slots only one way. Be sure that the mechanism...
... designed to no light can be more than 2.8 cm (1.1 inch) thick. Then, screw the captive nuts in the retention mechanisms with Heatsink (Top View) 20 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Doing so could damage your motherboard. Tighten captive nuts to fit into the SEC slots only one way. Be sure that the mechanism...
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... (Rev. 1.02 or later) to maintain signal strength. Connect the Thermal Sensor Cables to your motherboard's thermal sensor connectors. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 21 INSTALLATION 3. Secure the SEC Cartridge: Secure the SEC cartridge in place by pushing the SEC cartridge locks outward...With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, press the cartridge gently but firmly until you purchased the specially designed ASUS Smart Fans (ASUS S-P2FAN), which come with the ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU termination card to terminate the empty slot. 4. III. Insert the SEC Cartridge: Push the...
... (Rev. 1.02 or later) to maintain signal strength. Connect the Thermal Sensor Cables to your motherboard's thermal sensor connectors. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 21 INSTALLATION 3. Secure the SEC Cartridge: Secure the SEC cartridge in place by pushing the SEC cartridge locks outward...With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, press the cartridge gently but firmly until you purchased the specially designed ASUS Smart Fans (ASUS S-P2FAN), which come with the ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU termination card to terminate the empty slot. 4. III. Insert the SEC Cartridge: Push the...
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... heatsink with fan (middle) or to give the most accurate reading of the CPU tempera- III. Sensor Sensor Connector Plug NOTE: The ASUS P2T-Cable can be used for a Pentium® II processor packaged in a Slot 1 motherboard with a rock arm design for the relevant ...thermal problems: the ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-P2FAN and the ASUS P2T-Cable. Simply peel off the tab from the sensor and then stick the sensor near the center of the Celeron™ heatsink (right), as indicated. 22 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual INSTALLATION ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ASUS provides two smart solutions...
... heatsink with fan (middle) or to give the most accurate reading of the CPU tempera- III. Sensor Sensor Connector Plug NOTE: The ASUS P2T-Cable can be used for a Pentium® II processor packaged in a Slot 1 motherboard with a rock arm design for the relevant ...thermal problems: the ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-P2FAN and the ASUS P2T-Cable. Simply peel off the tab from the sensor and then stick the sensor near the center of the Celeron™ heatsink (right), as indicated. 22 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual INSTALLATION ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ASUS provides two smart solutions...