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...digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. 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 kept by the third digit in the manual ...of Creative Technology Ltd. • Adobe and Acrobat are both printed on the following page. Product Name: ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS Manual Revision: 1.06 E265 Release Date: August 1998 2 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is a registered trademark of Symbios Logic Corporation...
...digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. 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 kept by the third digit in the manual ...of Creative Technology Ltd. • Adobe and Acrobat are both printed on the following page. Product Name: ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS Manual Revision: 1.06 E265 Release Date: August 1998 2 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is a registered trademark of Symbios Logic Corporation...
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... ISA Cards 25 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 25 Accelerated Graphics Port 25 5. BIOS SOFTWARE Main Menu 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. INSTALLATION ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS Motherboard Layout 10 Installation Steps 12 1. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS Setup 40 Details of Standard CMOS Setup...
... ISA Cards 25 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 25 Accelerated Graphics Port 25 5. BIOS SOFTWARE Main Menu 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. INSTALLATION ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS Motherboard Layout 10 Installation Steps 12 1. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS Setup 40 Details of Standard CMOS Setup...
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CONTENTS PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of PNP and PCI Setup 52 Load BIOS Defaults 54 Load Setup Defaults 54 Supervisor Password and User Password 55 IDE HDD Auto Detection 56 Save & Exit Setup 57 Exit Without Saving 57 V. ... 64 DOS and Windows 3.1 Setup for DOS/Windows 3.1x Users 83 DOS Formatting Utilities 84 Low-level Formatter (scsifmt 84 Formatter and Partitioner (afdisk 85 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 5 ADAPTEC EZ-SCSI UTILITY Quick Start Instructions 79 Troubleshooting Tips 80 Information for Novell 65 Windows NT Server or Workstation 66 Windows...
CONTENTS PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of PNP and PCI Setup 52 Load BIOS Defaults 54 Load Setup Defaults 54 Supervisor Password and User Password 55 IDE HDD Auto Detection 56 Save & Exit Setup 57 Exit Without Saving 57 V. ... 64 DOS and Windows 3.1 Setup for DOS/Windows 3.1x Users 83 DOS Formatting Utilities 84 Low-level Formatter (scsifmt 84 Formatter and Partitioner (afdisk 85 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 5 ADAPTEC EZ-SCSI UTILITY Quick Start Instructions 79 Troubleshooting Tips 80 Information for Novell 65 Windows NT Server or Workstation 66 Windows...
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Adaptec SCSI Select IX. Support Software VI. Instructions on setting up the BIOS software ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD BIOS supported Desktop Management Interface Information on setting up the motherboard. Features III. Adaptec EZ-SCSI Manual information...(optional) 68-pin Fast & Wide SCSI cable (optional) 50-pin Fast SCSI cable (optional) Network condition connector module (optional) ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 7 BIOS Software V. DMI Utility VII. Network Interface VIII. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the ...
Adaptec SCSI Select IX. Support Software VI. Instructions on setting up the BIOS software ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD BIOS supported Desktop Management Interface Information on setting up the motherboard. Features III. Adaptec EZ-SCSI Manual information...(optional) 68-pin Fast & Wide SCSI cable (optional) 50-pin Fast SCSI cable (optional) Network condition connector module (optional) ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 7 BIOS Software V. DMI Utility VII. Network Interface VIII. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the ...
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FEATURES Features The ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS motherboards are also supported without affecting system ...boosts the traditional 66-MHz internal bus speed to 100MHz. • Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, builtin hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of...port with two connectors that bridges the compatibility gap between these mixed environments without an external card. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI device boot-up to 1024MB. • Network Interface: Features ...
FEATURES Features The ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS motherboards are also supported without affecting system ...boosts the traditional 66-MHz internal bus speed to 100MHz. • Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, builtin hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of...port with two connectors that bridges the compatibility gap between these mixed environments without an external card. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI device boot-up to 1024MB. • Network Interface: Features ...
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...optional infrared port module for wireless interface. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) II. FEATURES Motherboard Parts ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS Motherboard SEC CPU Slot T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B:.../ Wide SCSI Chipset (optional) Accelerated Graphics Port 4PCI Slots Multi-I/O Hardware Monitor 2 ISA Slots Intel PIIX4E Programmable PCIset 2Mbit Flash ROM ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 9
...optional infrared port module for wireless interface. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) II. FEATURES Motherboard Parts ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS Motherboard SEC CPU Slot T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B:.../ Wide SCSI Chipset (optional) Accelerated Graphics Port 4PCI Slots Multi-I/O Hardware Monitor 2 ISA Slots Intel PIIX4E Programmable PCIset 2Mbit Flash ROM ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 9
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INSTALLATION Board Layout 10 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual III. INSTALLATION ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS Motherboard Layout DIMM Socket 0 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit,...(bottom port) USB KBPWR COM 1 TRCPU CPU_FAN Intel 440BX AGPset FS2 FS1 BUS Freq. Ratio ASUS A97127F Chipset BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BIOS Power (CR2032 3V Lithium Cell) SCSILED CHASSIS WOL_CON EXTBATT 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) CHA_FAN PANEL IDELED Combine IR Speaker NOTE: Greyed components are optional at the time of purchase...
INSTALLATION Board Layout 10 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual III. INSTALLATION ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS Motherboard Layout DIMM Socket 0 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit,...(bottom port) USB KBPWR COM 1 TRCPU CPU_FAN Intel 440BX AGPset FS2 FS1 BUS Freq. Ratio ASUS A97127F Chipset BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BIOS Power (CR2032 3V Lithium Cell) SCSILED CHASSIS WOL_CON EXTBATT 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) CHA_FAN PANEL IDELED Combine IR Speaker NOTE: Greyed components are optional at the time of purchase...
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...for Short (On) and for locations of your computer. 1. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from the system. 12 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. To protect them against damage from... other components. 4. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Unplug your computer, you work on the motherboard. Install System Memory Modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Install the Central ...
...for Short (On) and for locations of your computer. 1. Jumpers Several hardware settings are separated from the system. 12 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. To protect them against damage from... other components. 4. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Unplug your computer, you work on the motherboard. Install System Memory Modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Install the Central ...
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... power, (2) Short the two solder points labeled CLRTC, (3) Turn on the +5VSB lead and the new ACPI BIOS support. Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is set this to disable or enable the... keyboard power up your computer, (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to clear CMOS R CLRTC P2B-L/S/LS Real Time Clock RAM (CLRTC) 2. Short the solder points to re-enter user preferences....to power up function. KBPWR 123 Disable (Default) KBPWR 123 Enable R P2B-L/S/LS Keyboard Power (Wake) Up ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 13
... power, (2) Short the two solder points labeled CLRTC, (3) Turn on the +5VSB lead and the new ACPI BIOS support. Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is set this to disable or enable the... keyboard power up your computer, (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to clear CMOS R CLRTC P2B-L/S/LS Real Time Clock RAM (CLRTC) 2. Short the solder points to re-enter user preferences....to power up function. KBPWR 123 Disable (Default) KBPWR 123 Enable R P2B-L/S/LS Keyboard Power (Wake) Up ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 13
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...-compliant modules are used must use a DIMM module with higher pin density than traditional EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must be compatible with..., 128, 256MB x1 Socket 4 (Rows 6&7) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 1024MB) = ASUS Memory Module Example: III. INSTALLATION 2. ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 17 IMPORTANT: SDRAMs used because of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • 8 chips/side modules do...
...-compliant modules are used must use a DIMM module with higher pin density than traditional EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must be compatible with..., 128, 256MB x1 Socket 4 (Rows 6&7) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 1024MB) = ASUS Memory Module Example: III. INSTALLATION 2. ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 17 IMPORTANT: SDRAMs used because of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • 8 chips/side modules do...
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... hardware or software settings for possible future use. 3. Keep the bracket for your computer will be exclusively assigned to PCI cards. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as legacy ISA cards, requires that no two devices share the same IRQs or your expansion card, such as jumpers. 2. ...manually and then install it in the ISA expansion bus first, then any available slot on the slot you use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may use IRQs. Currently, there are two types of...
... hardware or software settings for possible future use. 3. Keep the bracket for your computer will be exclusively assigned to PCI cards. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as legacy ISA cards, requires that no two devices share the same IRQs or your expansion card, such as jumpers. 2. ...manually and then install it in the ISA expansion bus first, then any available slot on the slot you use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may use IRQs. Currently, there are two types of...
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...Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to use this motherboard are being used by legacy cards. R P2B-L/S/LS Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 25 INSTALLATION To simplify this process, this motherboard use an INTA #, set the INT (interrupt) assignment... both legacy and PnP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. III. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to a PCI slot that do not work with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process...
...Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to use this motherboard are being used by legacy cards. R P2B-L/S/LS Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 25 INSTALLATION To simplify this process, this motherboard use an INTA #, set the INT (interrupt) assignment... both legacy and PnP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. III. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to a PCI slot that do not work with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process...
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...Connectors III. INSTALLATION 5. This connector will direct IRQ12 to mini DIN adapter on the Pin 1 side of the BIOS SOFTWARE. P2B-L/S/LS PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual IDE ribbon cable must be connected with the second drive connector no more than 15cm (6in...) from the first connector. 1. P2B-L/S/LS PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 2. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to ...
...Connectors III. INSTALLATION 5. This connector will direct IRQ12 to mini DIN adapter on the Pin 1 side of the BIOS SOFTWARE. P2B-L/S/LS PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual IDE ribbon cable must be connected with the second drive connector no more than 15cm (6in...) from the first connector. 1. P2B-L/S/LS PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 2. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to ...
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... INSTALLATION Connectors 4. See "Onboard Serial Port..." COM 1 P2B-L/S/LS Serial Ports (9-pin Male) COM 2 5. P2B-L/S/LS RJ-45 Port ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 27 P2B-L/S/LS Parallel Port (25-pin Female) III. in Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. III. Parallel Printer Connector (25-pin Female) You...two serial ports can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through "Onboard Parallel Port" in Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. RJ-45 Connector (8-pin Female) This connector can be used to connect the onboard 32-bit 10/100 Mbps Ethernet...
... INSTALLATION Connectors 4. See "Onboard Serial Port..." COM 1 P2B-L/S/LS Serial Ports (9-pin Male) COM 2 5. P2B-L/S/LS RJ-45 Port ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 27 P2B-L/S/LS Parallel Port (25-pin Female) III. in Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. III. Parallel Printer Connector (25-pin Female) You...two serial ports can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through "Onboard Parallel Port" in Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. RJ-45 Connector (8-pin Female) This connector can be used to connect the onboard 32-bit 10/100 Mbps Ethernet...
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...and write activity by setting its jumper accordingly. PIN 1 Primary IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector III. IDELED SCSILED P2B-L/S/LS IDE/SCSI Device Activity LED R ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 29 BIOS now supports SCSI device or IDE CD-ROM bootup (see "HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First" & "Boot ...Sequence" in the BIOS Features Setup of your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure...
...and write activity by setting its jumper accordingly. PIN 1 Primary IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector III. IDELED SCSILED P2B-L/S/LS IDE/SCSI Device Activity LED R ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 29 BIOS now supports SCSI device or IDE CD-ROM bootup (see "HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First" & "Boot ...Sequence" in the BIOS Features Setup of your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure...
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... in the following order: a. The system will give three quick beeps after about 30 seconds and then power off (in the next section, BIOS SOFTWARE. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX...down . Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your computer" will light when the ATX power switch is equipped with ATX power supplies. ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 35 Be sure that is pressed. INSTALLATION Power Connections III. Connect the power cord into the power supply located on the...
... in the following order: a. The system will give three quick beeps after about 30 seconds and then power off (in the next section, BIOS SOFTWARE. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX...down . Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your computer" will light when the ATX power switch is equipped with ATX power supplies. ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 35 Be sure that is pressed. INSTALLATION Power Connections III. Connect the power cord into the power supply located on the...
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...upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. BIOS Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! To save a copy of your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and then press . Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you save ...AFLASH.EXE: This is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to save your screen during bootup. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX-X and then press . 36 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual IV. If "unknown" is ...
...upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. BIOS Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! To save a copy of your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and then press . Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you save ...AFLASH.EXE: This is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to save your screen during bootup. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX-X and then press . 36 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual IV. If "unknown" is ...
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... Main Menu and then press . IV. BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 37 When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to start the update. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD This option updates the boot block, the baseboard BIOS, and the ACPI extended system configuration...
... Main Menu and then press . IV. BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 37 When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to start the update. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD This option updates the boot block, the baseboard BIOS, and the ACPI extended system configuration...
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...disk above. Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the disk you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this might prevent your system from booting up . BIOS Updating BIOS 38 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual ...IV. Run AFLASH.EXE from the DOS prompt without creating "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files. 2. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on ...
...disk above. Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the disk you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this might prevent your system from booting up . BIOS Updating BIOS 38 ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual ...IV. Run AFLASH.EXE from the DOS prompt without creating "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files. 2. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on ...
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... SETUP UTILITY main program screen will need to enter new setup information. But do so only if the first two methods fail. BIOS SOFTWARE 6. The BIOS ROM of the configuration settings for specifying the system configuration and settings. You can be updated when... test routines, thus preventing you will appear with the opportunity to download the new BIOS file into the ROM chip as described later, and take note of the system stores the Setup utility. BIOS BIOS Setup ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 39 If you are installing the motherboard, reconfiguring your system or...
... SETUP UTILITY main program screen will need to enter new setup information. But do so only if the first two methods fail. BIOS SOFTWARE 6. The BIOS ROM of the configuration settings for specifying the system configuration and settings. You can be updated when... test routines, thus preventing you will appear with the opportunity to download the new BIOS file into the ROM chip as described later, and take note of the system stores the Setup utility. BIOS BIOS Setup ASUS P2B-L/P2B-S/P2B-LS User's Manual 39 If you are installing the motherboard, reconfiguring your system or...