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... IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product Name: ASUS P2B-F Manual Revision: 1.03 E369 Release Date: April 1999 2 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation... used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Manual updates are released for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. • Intel, LANDesk, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel...
... IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product Name: ASUS P2B-F Manual Revision: 1.03 E369 Release Date: April 1999 2 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation... used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Manual updates are released for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. • Intel, LANDesk, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel...
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... (AGP 25 5. CONTENTS I. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 18 3. FEATURES 8 Features of BIOS Features Setup 41 4 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual BIOS SETUP 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation...
... (AGP 25 5. CONTENTS I. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 18 3. FEATURES 8 Features of BIOS Features Setup 41 4 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual BIOS SETUP 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation...
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...XX.XXX and then press . 34 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual IV. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. It is the Flash Memory Writer... corner of the code displayed on your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and then press . Main Menu 1. BIOS Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer Utility AFLASH.EXE: This is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. If "unknown...
...XX.XXX and then press . 34 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual IV. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. It is the Flash Memory Writer... corner of the code displayed on your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and then press . Main Menu 1. BIOS Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer Utility AFLASH.EXE: This is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. If "unknown...
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... the BIOS update, press Y to continue. Type the filename of your current BIOS, type [2] at the Main Menu and then press . When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. IV. To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 35 BIOS SETUP 2. The Update BIOS Including...
... the BIOS update, press Y to continue. Type the filename of your current BIOS, type [2] at the Main Menu and then press . When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. IV. To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 35 BIOS SETUP 2. The Update BIOS Including...
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... Menu, type 2 and then press . Boot from booting up . IV. Save Current BIOS to the just created boot disk. 3. BIOS Updating BIOS 36 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual See 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for more details and the rest of the Computer...
... Menu, type 2 and then press . Boot from booting up . IV. Save Current BIOS to the just created boot disk. 3. BIOS Updating BIOS 36 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual See 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for more details and the rest of the Computer...
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... of the configuration settings for specifying the system configuration and settings. If you are released. BIOS BIOS Setup ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 37 BIOS SETUP 6. You can be updated when BIOS upgrades are a little bit late pressing the mentioned key(s), POST will need to enter new setup information. IV. This appears during the Power-On Self ...
... of the configuration settings for specifying the system configuration and settings. If you are released. BIOS BIOS Setup ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 37 BIOS SETUP 6. You can be updated when BIOS upgrades are a little bit late pressing the mentioned key(s), POST will need to enter new setup information. IV. This appears during the Power-On Self ...
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...BIOS BIOS Features 42 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check (Disabled) This function controls the ECC check capability in the default position of the system is done on default setting for this feature. BIOS Update (Enabled) This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS...2 cache. Turbo Mode (Disabled) Leave on each test. A, CDROM, C; C only; IV. BIOS SETUP Processor Serial Number (Enabled) The Processor Serial Number is a unique electronic number that is Enabled...) When enabled, the BIOS will load the update on both reads and writes.
...BIOS BIOS Features 42 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check (Disabled) This function controls the ECC check capability in the default position of the system is done on default setting for this feature. BIOS Update (Enabled) This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS...2 cache. Turbo Mode (Disabled) Leave on each test. A, CDROM, C; C only; IV. BIOS SETUP Processor Serial Number (Enabled) The Processor Serial Number is a unique electronic number that is Enabled...) When enabled, the BIOS will load the update on both reads and writes.
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...time the system inactivity period is longer; A battery and power cord icon labeled "Power" will appear in the Power Management Field. BIOS Power Management NOTE: SETUP Defaults are Suspend -> Off and Always On. Min Saving is almost the same as the master control ...parenthesis next to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. Disable disables the power saving features; The settings are noted in you to reduce power consumption. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 47 BIOS SETUP Power Management Setup The "Power ...
...time the system inactivity period is longer; A battery and power cord icon labeled "Power" will appear in the Power Management Field. BIOS Power Management NOTE: SETUP Defaults are Suspend -> Off and Always On. Min Saving is almost the same as the master control ...parenthesis next to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. Disable disables the power saving features; The settings are noted in you to reduce power consumption. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 47 BIOS SETUP Power Management Setup The "Power ...
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... S/W SETUP Contents ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 57 Driver installs the necessary drivers for your onboard VGA and/or audio to work properly. (NOTE: This is not available if your motherboard does not have onboard VGA and audio.) Other allows you to help you update your computer's fan... the LDCM manual and/or Trend PC Cillin, a virus protection software. DOS Utility Submenu ASUS DMI Configuration Utility gives information on the Flash BIOS utility. V. Flash BIOS Utility DOS Version provides information on using the DMI configuration utility. SOFTWARE SETUP Installation Submenu LDCM...
... S/W SETUP Contents ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 57 Driver installs the necessary drivers for your onboard VGA and/or audio to work properly. (NOTE: This is not available if your motherboard does not have onboard VGA and audio.) Other allows you to help you update your computer's fan... the LDCM manual and/or Trend PC Cillin, a virus protection software. DOS Utility Submenu ASUS DMI Configuration Utility gives information on the Flash BIOS utility. V. Flash BIOS Utility DOS Version provides information on using the DMI configuration utility. SOFTWARE SETUP Installation Submenu LDCM...
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... Memory managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by the motherboard BIOS and has to run . 68 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual SOFTWARE REFERENCE Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration Utility to the directory...BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, "REM" HIMEM.SYS in the motherboard's Flash EPROM and allow dynamic real-time updating of DMI information versus creating a new BIOS image file and requiring the user to your computer and press + during bootup to a computer's system such ...
... Memory managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by the motherboard BIOS and has to run . 68 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual SOFTWARE REFERENCE Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration Utility to the directory...BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, "REM" HIMEM.SYS in the motherboard's Flash EPROM and allow dynamic real-time updating of DMI information versus creating a new BIOS image file and requiring the user to your computer and press + during bootup to a computer's system such ...
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CAUTION! ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 71 VII. APPENDIX ASUS CIDB Module VII. The module detects a chassis intrusion by either light striking its photo sensor or by contact when its switch connectors are shorted by BIOS and LDCM on the next bootup. Check the hardware settings: •.... The CIDB component pins and metallic points must have an updated BIOS with the motherboard's chassis connector Two switch connectors to the chassis using a double-sided foam adhesive tape. If you have an ASUS motherboard with another metallic surface or else shorting will require a...
CAUTION! ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 71 VII. APPENDIX ASUS CIDB Module VII. The module detects a chassis intrusion by either light striking its photo sensor or by contact when its switch connectors are shorted by BIOS and LDCM on the next bootup. Check the hardware settings: •.... The CIDB component pins and metallic points must have an updated BIOS with the motherboard's chassis connector Two switch connectors to the chassis using a double-sided foam adhesive tape. If you have an ASUS motherboard with another metallic surface or else shorting will require a...
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... own startup files and may not use or may ignore parts of routines that enables high-performance 3D graphics on mainstream PCs. The BIOS can be updated using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit... Glossary VII. Boot Boot means to support bus master IDE mode. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is turned ON or restarted. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are built into the EEPROM. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 77 AGP offers a higher throughput than PCI by ...
... own startup files and may not use or may ignore parts of routines that enables high-performance 3D graphics on mainstream PCs. The BIOS can be updated using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit... Glossary VII. Boot Boot means to support bus master IDE mode. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is turned ON or restarted. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are built into the EEPROM. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 77 AGP offers a higher throughput than PCI by ...