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... 37 Load Defaults 38 Standard CMOS Setup 38 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 38 BIOS Features Setup 41 Details of the ASUS P2B-F Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2B-F Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. BIOS SETUP 34 Flash Memory Writer ...Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 18 3. HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of the ASUS P2B-F Motherboard 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation...
... 37 Load Defaults 38 Standard CMOS Setup 38 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 38 BIOS Features Setup 41 Details of the ASUS P2B-F Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2B-F Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. BIOS SETUP 34 Flash Memory Writer ...Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 18 3. HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of the ASUS P2B-F Motherboard 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation...
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... jumpers IV. Appendix Optional items and general reference Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives (1) Ribbon ...caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (optional) ASUS S370 CPU card (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 7 Introduction Manual information and checklist II...
... jumpers IV. Appendix Optional items and general reference Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives (1) Ribbon ...caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion sensor module (optional) ASUS S370 CPU card (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 7 Introduction Manual information and checklist II...
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...with 512, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-F Motherboard The ASUS P2B-F is used to 1024MB. One ISA slot is shared with a PCI slot. • Multi-I /O subsystems and front-side bus (FSB) platform, ...one parallel port with four DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up functions from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU...
...with 512, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-F Motherboard The ASUS P2B-F is used to 1024MB. One ISA slot is shared with a PCI slot. • Multi-I /O subsystems and front-side bus (FSB) platform, ...one parallel port with four DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up functions from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU...
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...ATA-2 IDE specs so there is no need to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improves IDE transfer rate using PC100-compliant SDRAM. II. FEATURES Specifications II. The best of...Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory - Performance Features: • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 9 Special Features: • Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS, of most devices for a wireless interface.
...ATA-2 IDE specs so there is no need to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improves IDE transfer rate using PC100-compliant SDRAM. II. FEATURES Specifications II. The best of...Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory - Performance Features: • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 9 Special Features: • Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS, of most devices for a wireless interface.
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.... A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires external modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can determine the stage the computer is in the world! • System Resources... voltage levels are used up to be powered on by pressing the space bar on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature in implementing...
.... A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Remote Ring On (requires external modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can determine the stage the computer is in the world! • System Resources... voltage levels are used up to be powered on by pressing the space bar on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature in implementing...
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FEATURES The ASUS P2B-F Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Conn 1 B:USB Conn 2 B:COM1 T: Parallel B:Serial ATX Power Connector Slot 1 Intel 440BX AGPset 4 DIMM Slots IDE Connectors B:COM2 Accelerated Graphics Port 5 PCI Slots Multi-I/O Wake-On-LAN Connector Hardware Monitor (optional) Programmable 2Mbit Flash EEPROM SB-Link™ Connector 2 ISA Slots Intel PIIX4E PCIset Floppy Connector ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 11 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II.
FEATURES The ASUS P2B-F Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Conn 1 B:USB Conn 2 B:COM1 T: Parallel B:Serial ATX Power Connector Slot 1 Intel 440BX AGPset 4 DIMM Slots IDE Connectors B:COM2 Accelerated Graphics Port 5 PCI Slots Multi-I/O Wake-On-LAN Connector Hardware Monitor (optional) Programmable 2Mbit Flash EEPROM SB-Link™ Connector 2 ISA Slots Intel PIIX4E PCIset Floppy Connector ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 11 FEATURES Motherboard Parts II. II.
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HARDWARE SETUP Layout of the ASUS P2B-F Motherboard PS/2 TOP: Mouse ATXPWR BOTTOM: Keyboard TOP: USB USB 1 BOTTOM: USB 2 ...Connector PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 SBLINK PCI Slot 4 Intel PIIX4E PCIset BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 FREQ MULT CLRTC ASUS ASIC PCI Slot 5 ISA Slot 1 R ISA Slot 2 (The grayed item is optional at the time of purchase....) CHA_FAN IDELED IR Infrared Connector Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) Panel Connectors 12 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual H/W SETUP Board Layout III. DIMM Socket 0 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64...
HARDWARE SETUP Layout of the ASUS P2B-F Motherboard PS/2 TOP: Mouse ATXPWR BOTTOM: Keyboard TOP: USB USB 1 BOTTOM: USB 2 ...Connector PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 SBLINK PCI Slot 4 Intel PIIX4E PCIset BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 FREQ MULT CLRTC ASUS ASIC PCI Slot 5 ISA Slot 1 R ISA Slot 2 (The grayed item is optional at the time of purchase....) CHA_FAN IDELED IR Infrared Connector Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) Panel Connectors 12 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual H/W SETUP Board Layout III. DIMM Socket 0 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64...
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 13 HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBWK 2) AGPFS 3) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 4) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 15 Keyboard Power Up p. 15 AGP Bus Frequency Selection p. 16 CPU External Clock (BUS) ...) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 12) SBLINK p. 30 SB-Link™ Connector (6-1 pins) 13) SMB p. 30 SMBus Connector (3 pins) 14) ATXPWR p. 31 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20 pins) 15) CHASSIS p. 31 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (3 pins) 16) PWR.LED (PANEL) 17) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 18) SPEAKER (PANEL) 19) MSG.LED...
H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 13 HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) KBWK 2) AGPFS 3) FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3 4) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 15 Keyboard Power Up p. 15 AGP Bus Frequency Selection p. 16 CPU External Clock (BUS) ...) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 12) SBLINK p. 30 SB-Link™ Connector (6-1 pins) 13) SMB p. 30 SMBus Connector (3 pins) 14) ATXPWR p. 31 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20 pins) 15) CHASSIS p. 31 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (3 pins) 16) PWR.LED (PANEL) 17) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 18) SPEAKER (PANEL) 19) MSG.LED...
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...your computer. 1. To protect them against damage from the system. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 14 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Unplug your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. HARDWARE SETUP Hardware Setup Steps Before using your computer...should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. If you work on your motherboard's function settings through the use of your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors,...
...your computer. 1. To protect them against damage from the system. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 14 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Unplug your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. HARDWARE SETUP Hardware Setup Steps Before using your computer...should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. If you work on your motherboard's function settings through the use of your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors,...
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... next page. KBWK 1 1 2 2 3 3 Disable (Default) Enable P2B-F Keyboard Power Up 2. AGP Frequency Selection (AGPFS) This option sets the frequency ratio between the AGP bus frequency and the CPU bus frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. See the processor table on the +5VSB lead. AGP bus... frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for the AGP interface and are not guaranteed to disable or enable the keyboard power up your computer. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 15 The...
... next page. KBWK 1 1 2 2 3 3 Disable (Default) Enable P2B-F Keyboard Power Up 2. AGP Frequency Selection (AGPFS) This option sets the frequency ratio between the AGP bus frequency and the CPU bus frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. See the processor table on the +5VSB lead. AGP bus... frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for the AGP interface and are not guaranteed to disable or enable the keyboard power up your computer. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 15 The...
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... x1 Total System Memory (Max 1024MB) = General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. stability. • Two possible memory chips are supported...Install memory in BIOS SETUP. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). HARDWARE SETUP 2. To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must use only PC100-compliant DIMMs. When this speed. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 17 double-sided ...
... x1 Total System Memory (Max 1024MB) = General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. stability. • Two possible memory chips are supported...Install memory in BIOS SETUP. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). HARDWARE SETUP 2. To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must use only PC100-compliant DIMMs. When this speed. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 17 double-sided ...
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...-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 18 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual R III. H/W SETUP System Memory III. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on each side and therefore have different pin contacts on ...
...-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 18 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual R III. H/W SETUP System Memory III. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on each side and therefore have different pin contacts on ...
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...fan is different. H/W SETUP CPU Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC with the Slot 1 connector (See ASUS S370 CPU Card in APPENDIX for instructions on the motherboard. Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for a Pentium® III processor packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (... (URM). III. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. The appearance of your retention mechanism and fan may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. WARNING! ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 19
...fan is different. H/W SETUP CPU Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC with the Slot 1 connector (See ASUS S370 CPU Card in APPENDIX for instructions on the motherboard. Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for a Pentium® III processor packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (... (URM). III. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. The appearance of your retention mechanism and fan may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. WARNING! ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 19
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... against the SECC, SECC2 or SEPP; Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP in the picture below). With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until you hear a click (the picture in step 2 shows the locks... an auxiliary fan to fan connector 4. SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP WARNING! H/W SETUP CPU III.
... against the SECC, SECC2 or SEPP; Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP in the picture below). With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until you hear a click (the picture in step 2 shows the locks... an auxiliary fan to fan connector 4. SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP WARNING! H/W SETUP CPU III.
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... a Celeron™ Sensor processor packaged in a Slot 1 motherboard with fan (middle) or to your computer system. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ASUS provides two smart solutions to give the most accurate reading of the CPU heat source. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 22 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Note that you have properly...
... a Celeron™ Sensor processor packaged in a Slot 1 motherboard with fan (middle) or to your computer system. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ASUS provides two smart solutions to give the most accurate reading of the CPU heat source. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 22 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Note that you have properly...
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.... Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors The recommended heatsinks for the ASUS Smart Fan and the Intel boxed processor heatsink with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) or the ASUS PC Probe software. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 23 These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with...be connected to JTPWR. Connect the P2T-Cable to the P2T-Cable. IMPORTANT! HARDWARE SETUP WARNING! R III. ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for the Slot 1 processors are those with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor cable to the motherboard's CPU fan connector.
.... Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors The recommended heatsinks for the ASUS Smart Fan and the Intel boxed processor heatsink with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) or the ASUS PC Probe software. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 23 These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with...be connected to JTPWR. Connect the P2T-Cable to the P2T-Cable. IMPORTANT! HARDWARE SETUP WARNING! R III. ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for the Slot 1 processors are those with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor cable to the motherboard's CPU fan connector.
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... cards need to see a map of your used , leaving 3 IRQs free. If your motherboard and expansion cards. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may cause severe damage to both your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are ...that you use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual H/W SETUP Expansion Cards III. Remove your computer will be used by a particular device (to cards installed in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an extra IRQ will...
... cards need to see a map of your used , leaving 3 IRQs free. If your motherboard and expansion cards. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may cause severe damage to both your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are ...that you use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual H/W SETUP Expansion Cards III. Remove your computer will be used by a particular device (to cards installed in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an extra IRQ will...
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... can contact your PCI cards are assigned automatically from those used by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. R P2B-F Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP To simplify this process, this motherboard use this motherboard are assigned to PCI cards that require an IRQ. DMA assignments for legacy ISA cards (under PNP...
... can contact your PCI cards are assigned automatically from those used by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. R P2B-F Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP To simplify this process, this motherboard use this motherboard are assigned to PCI cards that require an IRQ. DMA assignments for legacy ISA cards (under PNP...
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...) from the first connector. 1. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female) This connection is detected. H/W SETUP Connectors PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to the PS/2 mouse if one is for connectors or power sources. The four...stripe on hard drives and floppy drives. Pin 1 is the side closest to your motherboard. IDE ribbon cable must be connected with the second drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in the motherboard layout. III. HARDWARE SETUP 5. These are used for a standard keyboard using an PS...
...) from the first connector. 1. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female) This connection is detected. H/W SETUP Connectors PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to the PS/2 mouse if one is for connectors or power sources. The four...stripe on hard drives and floppy drives. Pin 1 is the side closest to your motherboard. IDE ribbon cable must be connected with the second drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in the motherboard layout. III. HARDWARE SETUP 5. These are used for a standard keyboard using an PS...