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...Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. CONTENTS I. Motherboard Settings 14 Jumpers 15 2. HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of BIOS Features Setup 41 4 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24 Assigning DMA Channels for Slot 1 ...Processors 23 4. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 Universal Retention Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions 22 Recommended Heatsinks for ISA Cards 25 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor ...
...Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. CONTENTS I. Motherboard Settings 14 Jumpers 15 2. HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of BIOS Features Setup 41 4 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24 Assigning DMA Channels for Slot 1 ...Processors 23 4. Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 Universal Retention Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions 22 Recommended Heatsinks for ISA Cards 25 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor ...
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... Chassis Intrusion Sensor Module 71 The ASUS S370 CPU Card 73 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 75 Glossary 77 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 5 CONTENTS Chipset Features Setup 44 Details of Chipset Features Setup 44 Power Management Setup 47 Details of Power Management Setup 47 PNP and ... VII. SOFTWARE SETUP 56 Support CD Main Menu 56 Installation Submenu 57 DOS Utility Submenu 57 VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 59 ASUS PC Probe 59 Starting ASUS PC Probe 59 Using the ASUS PC Probe 60 Intel LANDesk Client Manager 62 Main Client Manager Window 62 Using the Taskbar icons 63 Using the Select...
... Chassis Intrusion Sensor Module 71 The ASUS S370 CPU Card 73 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 75 Glossary 77 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 5 CONTENTS Chipset Features Setup 44 Details of Chipset Features Setup 44 Power Management Setup 47 Details of Power Management Setup 47 PNP and ... VII. SOFTWARE SETUP 56 Support CD Main Menu 56 Installation Submenu 57 DOS Utility Submenu 57 VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 59 ASUS PC Probe 59 Starting ASUS PC Probe 59 Using the ASUS PC Probe 60 Intel LANDesk Client Manager 62 Main Client Manager Window 62 Using the Taskbar icons 63 Using the Select...
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... How this product III. 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... 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. ...
... How this product III. 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... 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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... CPU temperature with the ASUS Smart Fan or the Intel boxed processor heatsink with fan when connected to an ASUS P2T-Cable. • PC Health Monitoring (optional): Provides an easier way to examine and manage system status information, such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2B...-F User's Manual UART2 can also be directed from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D ...
... CPU temperature with the ASUS Smart Fan or the Intel boxed processor heatsink with fan when connected to an ASUS P2T-Cable. • PC Health Monitoring (optional): Provides an easier way to examine and manage system status information, such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2B...-F User's Manual UART2 can also be directed from ASUS. • AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D ...
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... system fans will power off mode, depending on -hand, any user can be turned on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual When the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds when the system is in the working...limited resources more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, there are heat sensors to monitor the CPU (the Pentium II processor requires a special heatsink with a thermal sensor) and system temperatures to ensure proper system configuration and management. • ...
... system fans will power off mode, depending on -hand, any user can be turned on remotely through the optional ASUS CIDB module and Intel LDCM. 10 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual When the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds when the system is in the working...limited resources more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, there are heat sensors to monitor the CPU (the Pentium II processor requires a special heatsink with a thermal sensor) and system temperatures to ensure proper system configuration and management. • ...
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...) 7) Primary/Secondary IDE p. 28 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pins) 8) IDELED p. 28 IDE LED Activity Light (2 pins) 9) CHA_, PWR_, CPU_FAN p. 29 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU Fan Power Lead (3 pins) 10) WOL_CON p. 29 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) 11) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 12) SBLINK p. 30 SB-Link... Switch Lead (2 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address otherwise conflicts will occur. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 13 H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. III.
...) 7) Primary/Secondary IDE p. 28 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pins) 8) IDELED p. 28 IDE LED Activity Light (2 pins) 9) CHA_, PWR_, CPU_FAN p. 29 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU Fan Power Lead (3 pins) 10) WOL_CON p. 29 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) 11) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 12) SBLINK p. 30 SB-Link... Switch Lead (2 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address otherwise conflicts will occur. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 13 H/W SETUP Layout Contents III. III.
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III. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Setup the BIOS Software 1. WARNING! Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came ... static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on the inside. 2. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 14 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP Hardware Setup Steps Before using your computer, you do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Install Expansion...
III. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Setup the BIOS Software 1. WARNING! Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came ... static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on the inside. 2. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 14 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP Hardware Setup Steps Before using your computer, you do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Install Expansion...
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...up your computer. See the processor table on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 15 The default is set this to be 2/3 of the CPU bus frequency. Your computer will not function if you do not have ... 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. AGP bus frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for the ... that can supply at least 300mA on the next page. R R P2B-F AGP Settings AGPFS 1 1 2 2 3 3 2:3 1:1 (Default) AGP:CPU Ratio WARNING!
...up your computer. See the processor table on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 15 The default is set this to be 2/3 of the CPU bus frequency. Your computer will not function if you do not have ... 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. AGP bus frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for the ... that can supply at least 300mA on the next page. R R P2B-F AGP Settings AGPFS 1 1 2 2 3 3 2:3 1:1 (Default) AGP:CPU Ratio WARNING!
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...specifications for the Pentium III / II / Celeron processor because it sends VID signals directly to the onboard power controller. 16 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Multiple) Intel CPU Model Freq. CPU Bus Frequency Selection (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to be ... FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 P2B-F CPU Settings 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 115MHz 120MHz 38.33MHz 40MHz 124MHz 124MHz 133MHz 133MHz 31MHz 41.33MHz...
...specifications for the Pentium III / II / Celeron processor because it sends VID signals directly to the onboard power controller. 16 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Multiple) Intel CPU Model Freq. CPU Bus Frequency Selection (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to be ... FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 P2B-F CPU Settings 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 115MHz 120MHz 38.33MHz 40MHz 124MHz 124MHz 133MHz 133MHz 31MHz 41.33MHz...
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...chips) of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency to 66MHz RAM to operate at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. ...performance vs. 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 Memory speed setup is recommended through Chipset Features Setup in 16, 32, 64,128MB; Install memory in any combination as ...
...chips) of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus frequency to 66MHz RAM to operate at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. ...performance vs. 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 Memory speed setup is recommended through Chipset Features Setup in 16, 32, 64,128MB; Install memory in any combination as ...
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...necessary. HARDWARE SETUP 3. The URM supports Pentium III / II and Celeron processors. The appearance of your CPU fan is working. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE: The following examples. Heatsinks Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) The recommended heatsinks (see section on ... Retention Mechanism (URM). WARNING! Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with the Slot 1 connector (See ASUS S370 CPU Card in APPENDIX for instructions on recommended heatsinks for Pentium III / II processors for more information) for the...
...necessary. HARDWARE SETUP 3. The URM supports Pentium III / II and Celeron processors. The appearance of your CPU fan is working. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE: The following examples. Heatsinks Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) The recommended heatsinks (see section on ... Retention Mechanism (URM). WARNING! Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with the Slot 1 connector (See ASUS S370 CPU Card in APPENDIX for instructions on recommended heatsinks for Pentium III / II processors for more information) for the...
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Unlocked Folding Support Arms 2. III. H/W SETUP CPU III. Locked Folding Support Arms To unlock the support arms, simply flip them up to release. The URM is now ready for your heatsink. Using ... the ends of your heatsink or processor. Four Pins and metal clip NOTE: The SEPP heatsink and fan (for Intel Celeron processors) is different. 20 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual
Unlocked Folding Support Arms 2. III. H/W SETUP CPU III. Locked Folding Support Arms To unlock the support arms, simply flip them up to release. The URM is now ready for your heatsink. Using ... the ends of your heatsink or processor. Four Pins and metal clip NOTE: The SEPP heatsink and fan (for Intel Celeron processors) is different. 20 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual
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...fully inserted. Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP in the picture below). SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. III. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or... when secured so that the lock shows through the retention mechanism's lock holes. SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 21 SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC's two locks inward until you hear...
...fully inserted. Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP in the picture below). SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. III. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or... when secured so that the lock shows through the retention mechanism's lock holes. SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 21 SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC's two locks inward until you hear...
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... thermal sensor connector. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 22 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Note that you have properly attached a heatsink onto an SECC/SECC2/SEPP. 1. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ASUS provides two smart solutions to your computer system. H/W SETUP CPU III. Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for a Pentium®...
... thermal sensor connector. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 22 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Note that you have properly attached a heatsink onto an SECC/SECC2/SEPP. 1. HARDWARE SETUP ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ASUS provides two smart solutions to your computer system. H/W SETUP CPU III. Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for a Pentium®...
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...it will cause damage to JTPWR. JTPWR Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector JTCPU CPU Thermal Sensor Connector P2B-F Thermal Sensor Connectors NOTE: If you have similar heat distribution and heatsink material. 2. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 23 Connect the P2T-Cable to the SECC2 heatsink and...a power supply with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) or the ASUS PC Probe software. HARDWARE SETUP WARNING! IMPORTANT! ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for Intel Celeron processors) is different. III. H/W SETUP CPU SECC Heatsink & Fan SECC2 Heatsink & Fan NOTE: The SEPP heatsink ...
...it will cause damage to JTPWR. JTPWR Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector JTCPU CPU Thermal Sensor Connector P2B-F Thermal Sensor Connectors NOTE: If you have similar heat distribution and heatsink material. 2. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 23 Connect the P2T-Cable to the SECC2 heatsink and...a power supply with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) or the ASUS PC Probe software. HARDWARE SETUP WARNING! IMPORTANT! ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for Intel Celeron processors) is different. III. H/W SETUP CPU SECC Heatsink & Fan SECC2 Heatsink & Fan NOTE: The SEPP heatsink ...
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... III. III. The fans have been designed to be used . Power Supply Fan Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND P2B-F 12Volt Cooling Fan Power CPU Fan Power Chassis Fan Power 10. Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) The WOL_CON connector powers up the system when a...and system noise. H/W SETUP Connectors R R PME Ground +5VSB P2B-F Wake-On-LAN Connector ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 29 The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is set to go across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. Chassis / CPU / Power Supply Fan Connectors (3-pin FAN) These connectors support ...
... III. III. The fans have been designed to be used . Power Supply Fan Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND P2B-F 12Volt Cooling Fan Power CPU Fan Power Chassis Fan Power 10. Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) The WOL_CON connector powers up the system when a...and system noise. H/W SETUP Connectors R R PME Ground +5VSB P2B-F Wake-On-LAN Connector ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 29 The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is set to go across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. Chassis / CPU / Power Supply Fan Connectors (3-pin FAN) These connectors support ...
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... boot virus threats earlier in parenthesis next to provide you with new operating systems, for example, during installation of BIOS Features Setup CPU Internal Core Speed (Manual) This function is reserved for future use . This ensures your computer boots to restart and investigate your system...with the information you need . IV. Details of new softwares, you to prevent write errors. This new antivirus solution is currently disabled. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 41 Take note of configuration entries that is, before they have to set up help menu will appear to each function ...
... boot virus threats earlier in parenthesis next to provide you with new operating systems, for example, during installation of BIOS Features Setup CPU Internal Core Speed (Manual) This function is reserved for future use . This ensures your computer boots to restart and investigate your system...with the information you need . IV. Details of new softwares, you to prevent write errors. This new antivirus solution is currently disabled. ASUS P2B-F User's Manual 41 Take note of configuration entries that is, before they have to set up help menu will appear to each function ...
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...C; The setup default R/W allows both SCSI and IDE hard disk drives, IDE is always the boot disk using a SCSI hard disk drive. CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check (Disabled) This function controls the ECC check capability in cache. This allows multiple operating systems to be used on ... to boot using drive letter C (default setting of the user across the Internet. Selections are A, C; LAN, A, C; BIOS BIOS Features 42 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual E, A; Set this field to Enabled when you to Disabled for greater anonymity when surfing the Internet. This new feature allows a...
...C; The setup default R/W allows both SCSI and IDE hard disk drives, IDE is always the boot disk using a SCSI hard disk drive. CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check (Disabled) This function controls the ECC check capability in cache. This allows multiple operating systems to be used on ... to boot using drive letter C (default setting of the user across the Internet. Selections are A, C; LAN, A, C; BIOS BIOS Features 42 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual E, A; Set this field to Enabled when you to Disabled for greater anonymity when surfing the Internet. This new feature allows a...
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... each function heading. SDRAM MA Wait State (Normal) This controls the leadoff clocks for items 2-5. Leave on default setting. 44 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual BIOS SETUP Chipset Features Setup The "Chipset Features Setup" option controls the configuration of Chipset Features Setup SDRAM Configuration ...(By SPD) This sets the optimal timings for CPU read cycles. Control keys for 16-bit and 8-bit ISA cards, respectively. Snoop Ahead (Enabled) Enabled will allow PCI streaming...
... each function heading. SDRAM MA Wait State (Normal) This controls the leadoff clocks for items 2-5. Leave on default setting. 44 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual BIOS SETUP Chipset Features Setup The "Chipset Features Setup" option controls the configuration of Chipset Features Setup SDRAM Configuration ...(By SPD) This sets the optimal timings for CPU read cycles. Control keys for 16-bit and 8-bit ISA cards, respectively. Snoop Ahead (Enabled) Enabled will allow PCI streaming...
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The fields included in the system after which suspends the CPU. PWR Button < 4 Secs (Soft Off) When set up " from any IDE hard disk drives in this for less than 4 seconds. IV. HDD Power Down (Disable) ..." features. This time period is interrupted and reapplied. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for the Power Management scheme. BIOS Power Management 48 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Blank Screen only blanks the screen (use this section are available: DPMS OFF, DPMS Reduce ON, Blank Screen, V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS Standby, and...
The fields included in the system after which suspends the CPU. PWR Button < 4 Secs (Soft Off) When set up " from any IDE hard disk drives in this for less than 4 seconds. IV. HDD Power Down (Disable) ..." features. This time period is interrupted and reapplied. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for the Power Management scheme. BIOS Power Management 48 ASUS P2B-F User's Manual Blank Screen only blanks the screen (use this section are available: DPMS OFF, DPMS Reduce ON, Blank Screen, V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS Standby, and...