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... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS P2B-D2 Manual Revision: 1.03 E294 Release Date: November 1998 2 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. Manual updates are represented by the third...
... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS P2B-D2 Manual Revision: 1.03 E294 Release Date: November 1998 2 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. Manual updates are represented by the third...
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.... 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 User's Manual 3 ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
.... 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 User's Manual 3 ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
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...2. BIOS SOFTWARE 38 Flash Memory Writer Utility 38 Main Menu 38 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 40 6. FEATURES 8 Features 8 The ASUS P2B-D2 Motherboard 9 III. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 Pentium II Processor 19 Recommended Heatsinks 23 AAVID Heatsink 23 Elan Vital Heatsink 23 4. Expansion Cards... Setup 42 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 42 BIOS Features Setup 45 Details of BIOS Features Setup 45 4 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual System Memory 16 Main Memory (DIMM 16 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 17 i960 Memory (SIMM 18 SIMM Installation 18 3.
...2. BIOS SOFTWARE 38 Flash Memory Writer Utility 38 Main Menu 38 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 40 6. FEATURES 8 Features 8 The ASUS P2B-D2 Motherboard 9 III. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 Pentium II Processor 19 Recommended Heatsinks 23 AAVID Heatsink 23 Elan Vital Heatsink 23 4. Expansion Cards... Setup 42 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 42 BIOS Features Setup 45 Details of BIOS Features Setup 45 4 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual System Memory 16 Main Memory (DIMM 16 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 17 i960 Memory (SIMM 18 SIMM Installation 18 3.
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... Saving 59 V. Support CD 61 Support CD Contents 61 Windows 98 63 Windows NT 4.0 77 IBM OS/2 91 Appendix 119 i. EZ-SCSI Utility 136 iv. ASUS LAN Card 147 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 5
... Saving 59 V. Support CD 61 Support CD Contents 61 Windows 98 63 Windows NT 4.0 77 IBM OS/2 91 Appendix 119 i. EZ-SCSI Utility 136 iv. ASUS LAN Card 147 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 5
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...; This device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual These limits are designed to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device...
...; This device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual These limits are designed to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device...
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...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) ...Narrow SCSI cable (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 I . INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I.
...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) ...Narrow SCSI cable (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 I . INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I.
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FEATURES Features The ASUS P2B-D2 motherboard is used to physically transport commands and ...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 subsystems and front-side bus ...wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to CPU. 8 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual FEATURES Specifications II. UART2 can also be directed from PCI master buses to memory to communicate within ...
FEATURES Features The ASUS P2B-D2 motherboard is used to physically transport commands and ...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 subsystems and front-side bus ...wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to CPU. 8 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual FEATURES Specifications II. UART2 can also be directed from PCI master buses to memory to communicate within ...
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HDLED Infrared Panel III. III. 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. INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout 10 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual
HDLED Infrared Panel III. III. 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. INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout 10 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual
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... Memory Expansion Sockets *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address, otherwise conflicts will occur. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 11 III.
... Memory Expansion Sockets *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address, otherwise conflicts will occur. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 11 III.
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..., and Power Supply 6. III. Install System Memory Modules 3. To protect them against damage from the system. If you work on the inside. 2. INSTALLATION Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Jumpers WARNING! III. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such...
..., and Power Supply 6. III. Install System Memory Modules 3. To protect them against damage from the system. If you work on the inside. 2. INSTALLATION Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Jumpers WARNING! III. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such...
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... RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is required for the "I2O" mode. 960SEL Bridge 1I220 3 Setting [2-3] (default) [11-22]3 BRIDGE I2O P2B-D2 i960 Setting 3. When using two memory modules, this jumper does not need setting but must be used by the onboard button cell battery. III. ...installed in i960 SIMM1. 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 An i960 memory module is powered by the chips mounted on the secondary PCI slots....
... RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is required for the "I2O" mode. 960SEL Bridge 1I220 3 Setting [2-3] (default) [11-22]3 BRIDGE I2O P2B-D2 i960 Setting 3. When using two memory modules, this jumper does not need setting but must be used by the onboard button cell battery. III. ...installed in i960 SIMM1. 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 An i960 memory module is powered by the chips mounted on the secondary PCI slots....
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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... INSTALLATION 4. III. Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the Pentium II processor because it sends a VID signal directly to the onboard power controller. 14 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. III. Ratio) BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] ...
... 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... INSTALLATION 4. III. Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the Pentium II processor because it sends a VID signal directly to the onboard power controller. 14 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. III. Ratio) BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] ...
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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 III. LAN Setting (LAN_EN) The onboard Intel 10/100 Fast Ethernet may be enabled or disabled using this jumper. 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 III. LAN Setting (LAN_EN) The onboard Intel 10/100 Fast Ethernet may be enabled or disabled using this jumper. SCSI Setting (SCSI_EN) The onboard Adaptec Fast/Wide/Ultra2 SCSI may be enabled or disabled using this jumper.
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... 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB Total System Memory (Max 1GB) Total Memory x1 x1 x1 x1 = III. Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 16 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual INSTALLATION 2. System Memory Main Memory (DIMM) This motherboard supports Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). One side (with the current Intel PC100 SDRAM specification.
... 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB Total System Memory (Max 1GB) Total Memory x1 x1 x1 x1 = III. Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 16 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual INSTALLATION 2. System Memory Main Memory (DIMM) This motherboard supports Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). One side (with the current Intel PC100 SDRAM specification.
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... different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on both sides. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Procedures Insert the module(s) as shown. INSTALLATION System Memory Lock P2B-D2 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing...
... different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on both sides. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Procedures Insert the module(s) as shown. INSTALLATION System Memory Lock P2B-D2 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing...
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.... IMPORTANT: You must use i960 SIMM socket 1 when using only one end of the SIMM sockets requires the notched end of the clips. 18 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Press the memory module firmly into place. III. Clip Mounting Hole Plastic Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole 4. To release ... 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 256MB. SIMM Installation 1. INSTALLATION i960 Memory Notched End 2 1 i960 SIMM Sockets P2B-D2 72-Pin i960 SIMM Sockets 2. The plastic guides should go through the two mounting holes and the clips should snap.
.... IMPORTANT: You must use i960 SIMM socket 1 when using only one end of the SIMM sockets requires the notched end of the clips. 18 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Press the memory module firmly into place. III. Clip Mounting Hole Plastic Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole 4. To release ... 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 256MB. SIMM Installation 1. INSTALLATION i960 Memory Notched End 2 1 i960 SIMM Sockets P2B-D2 72-Pin i960 SIMM Sockets 2. The plastic guides should go through the two mounting holes and the clips should snap.
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.... Pentium II Processor You should be connected to see section on recommended heatsinks for more information) for Pentium II processors packaged in an SEC cartridge ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU Termination Card ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 19 INSTALLATION 3.
.... Pentium II Processor You should be connected to see section on recommended heatsinks for more information) for Pentium II processors packaged in an SEC cartridge ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU Termination Card ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 19 INSTALLATION 3.
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... sure 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 Attach the Heatsink: Place the SEC cartridge face down on a flat surface and lay the heatsink flush on the board. IMPORTANT: The heatsinks...
... sure 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 Attach the Heatsink: Place the SEC cartridge face down on a flat surface and lay the heatsink flush on the board. IMPORTANT: The heatsinks...
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...'s chipset, press the cartridge gently but firmly until you can connect the P2T-Cables to maintain signal strength. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 21 ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU Termination Card IMPORTANT: Use only the ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU termination card (Rev. 1.02 or later) to J1601/J1602: If you are for information... processor, you must terminate the empty slot with a thermal sensor built inside the CPU fan, or purchased separately the thermal sensor cables (ASUS P2T-Cable), you hear a click (the preceding picture shows the locks in the outward position and inward in the picture below).
...'s chipset, press the cartridge gently but firmly until you can connect the P2T-Cables to maintain signal strength. ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 21 ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU Termination Card IMPORTANT: Use only the ASUS C-P2T PC100 CPU termination card (Rev. 1.02 or later) to J1601/J1602: If you are for information... processor, you must terminate the empty slot with a thermal sensor built inside the CPU fan, or purchased separately the thermal sensor cables (ASUS P2T-Cable), you hear a click (the preceding picture shows the locks in the outward position and inward in the picture below).
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...center of the Celeron™ heatsink (right), as indicated. 22 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Sensor Sensor Connector Plug NOTE: The ASUS P2T-Cable can be used for easy FAN/CPU installation. INSTALLATION ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ASUS provides two smart solutions to your computer system. Unlike other CPU ...with a 2-pin thermal sensor connector. Note that you have properly attached a heatsink onto an SECC/SECC2/SEPP. 1. III. To Use the ASUS P2T-Cable NOTE: The following procedures assume that the S-P2FAN comes with a rock arm design for a Pentium® II processor packaged in...
...center of the Celeron™ heatsink (right), as indicated. 22 ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual Sensor Sensor Connector Plug NOTE: The ASUS P2T-Cable can be used for easy FAN/CPU installation. INSTALLATION ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ASUS provides two smart solutions to your computer system. Unlike other CPU ...with a 2-pin thermal sensor connector. Note that you have properly attached a heatsink onto an SECC/SECC2/SEPP. 1. III. To Use the ASUS P2T-Cable NOTE: The following procedures assume that the S-P2FAN comes with a rock arm design for a Pentium® II processor packaged in...