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FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 9 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 10 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts 11 3. CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 12 3.1 Motherboard Layout 12 3.2 Riser Cards 14 3.2.1 NLX-R Riser Card 14 3.2.2 B9-N Riser Card 14 3.2.3 Yeong-Yang Riser Card 14 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 23 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 23 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation...
FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 9 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 10 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts 11 3. CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 12 3.1 Motherboard Layout 12 3.2 Riser Cards 14 3.2.1 NLX-R Riser Card 14 3.2.2 B9-N Riser Card 14 3.2.3 Yeong-Yang Riser Card 14 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 23 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 23 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation...
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... IDE cable and (1) 3.5" floppy disk drive cable (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) FDC slim CD-ROM cable (optional) ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 7 Software Reference Reference material for the included support software 7. Software Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5. BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumpers 4. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1.
... IDE cable and (1) 3.5" floppy disk drive cable (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) FDC slim CD-ROM cable (optional) ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 7 Software Reference Reference material for the included support software 7. Software Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5. BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumpers 4. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1.
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... and manage system status information, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard The ASUS P2B-N is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. ...2.1.1 Specifications • NLX: Features ASUS' custom designed NLX form factor. • Multi-Speed: Supports Intel Pentium® ...
... and manage system status information, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard The ASUS P2B-N is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. ...2.1.1 Specifications • NLX: Features ASUS' custom designed NLX form factor. • Multi-Speed: Supports Intel Pentium® ...
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...(ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of ...firmware. 2.1.3 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- 2. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 9 The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level... Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy.
...(ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of ...firmware. 2.1.3 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- 2. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 9 The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level... Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy.
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FEATURES ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improves IDE transfer rate using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which increases the data transfer rate to 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant ... (only w/ hardware monitor): System voltage levels are set for less than 4 seconds when the system is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual When the power button is in 4.6 Power Management Setup). 2. FEA TURES Specifications 2.
FEATURES ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improves IDE transfer rate using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which increases the data transfer rate to 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant ... (only w/ hardware monitor): System voltage levels are set for less than 4 seconds when the system is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual When the power button is in 4.6 Power Management Setup). 2. FEA TURES Specifications 2.
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... 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X/Rage IIC VGA Chipset* CPU Slot 1 Universal Folding Retention Mechanism Intel PIIX4E PCIset Intel 440BX AGPset Slim CD-ROM Connector ASUS ASIC Keyboard BIOS, Multi-I/O Programmable Flash EEPROM H/W Monitoring ASIC* *Optional at the time of purchase ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 11 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts T: Parallel Conn. 2.
... 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X/Rage IIC VGA Chipset* CPU Slot 1 Universal Folding Retention Mechanism Intel PIIX4E PCIset Intel 440BX AGPset Slim CD-ROM Connector ASUS ASIC Keyboard BIOS, Multi-I/O Programmable Flash EEPROM H/W Monitoring ASIC* *Optional at the time of purchase ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 11 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts T: Parallel Conn. 2.
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...MODEM LAN Controller LANDIS_EN VIO CPU Slot 1 ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X/ Rage IIC VGA Chipset PCI Audio AUDIS_EN Intel PIIX4E Chipset ® P2B-N DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 ... 440BX AGPset 3 2 1 0 Row Keyboard BIOS, RTC, & Multi-I/O ASUS ASIC FS0 FS1 FS2 BUS FREQ SELECT CMOS Power CR2032 3 Volt Cell KB_WAKE CLR_RTC Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) CHASIS_FAN (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) FREQ MULT Hardware Monitor 12 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
...MODEM LAN Controller LANDIS_EN VIO CPU Slot 1 ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X/ Rage IIC VGA Chipset PCI Audio AUDIS_EN Intel PIIX4E Chipset ® P2B-N DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 ... 440BX AGPset 3 2 1 0 Row Keyboard BIOS, RTC, & Multi-I/O ASUS ASIC FS0 FS1 FS2 BUS FREQ SELECT CMOS Power CR2032 3 Volt Cell KB_WAKE CLR_RTC Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) CHASIS_FAN (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) FREQ MULT Hardware Monitor 12 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) VIO 2) LANDIS_EN 3) AUDIS_EN 4) KB_WAKE 5) FS0, FS1, FS2 6) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 18 Voltage Input/Output Selection p. 18 LAN Setting (Enable/Disable) p. 19 Audio Setting (... Drive Connector (50-3 pins) p. 35 Voice Modem In Connector (4 pins) p. 36 ATI Multimedia Connector (40-3 pin block) p. 36 Back Panel Audio Connectors (10-1 pin block) ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 13 3.
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) VIO 2) LANDIS_EN 3) AUDIS_EN 4) KB_WAKE 5) FS0, FS1, FS2 6) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 18 Voltage Input/Output Selection p. 18 LAN Setting (Enable/Disable) p. 19 Audio Setting (... Drive Connector (50-3 pins) p. 35 Voice Modem In Connector (4 pins) p. 36 ATI Multimedia Connector (40-3 pin block) p. 36 Back Panel Audio Connectors (10-1 pin block) ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 13 3.
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...Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your motherboard's function settings through the use of your hands ... Memory Modules 3. Check Motherboard Settings 2. To protect them against damage from the system. 3. Unplug your computer. 1. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 17 If...
...Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your motherboard's function settings through the use of your hands ... Memory Modules 3. Check Motherboard Settings 2. To protect them against damage from the system. 3. Unplug your computer. 1. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 17 If...
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Setting this jumper. LANDIS EN Setting Enable [2-3] (default) Disable [1-2] LANDIS_EN 3 2 1 Disable (Default) LANDIS_EN 3 2 1 Enable P2B-N Onboard LAN Setting 18 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The default is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and the CPU's I/O buffer. VIO Setting Normal ...
Setting this jumper. LANDIS EN Setting Enable [2-3] (default) Disable [1-2] LANDIS_EN 3 2 1 Disable (Default) LANDIS_EN 3 2 1 Enable P2B-N Onboard LAN Setting 18 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The default is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and the CPU's I/O buffer. VIO Setting Normal ...
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... (by pressing the spacebar) to disable or enable the keyboard power up your computer. KB WAKE Setting Disable Enable [1-2] (default) [2-3] P2B-N Keyboard Wake Up KB_WAKE 321 Disable (Default) KB_WAKE 321 Enable ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 19 Set this jumper. The default is set this to Enable and if you to power up function... (see "Power Up By Keyboard" in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE) or else conflicts will not power on the +5VSB lead. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
... (by pressing the spacebar) to disable or enable the keyboard power up your computer. KB WAKE Setting Disable Enable [1-2] (default) [2-3] P2B-N Keyboard Wake Up KB_WAKE 321 Disable (Default) KB_WAKE 321 Enable ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 19 Set this jumper. The default is set this to Enable and if you to power up function... (see "Power Up By Keyboard" in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE) or else conflicts will not power on the +5VSB lead. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
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.../2) BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 3 2 1 7.0x(7/1) 7.5x(15/2) 8.0x(8/1) P2B-N CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple Selection 20 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU Bus Frequency Selector (FS0, FS1, FS2) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to... FS1 → FS2 → 321 321 321 CPU → 103.0MHZ 112.0MHZ 133.0MHZ PCI → 33.4MHZ 37.3MHZ 33.3MHZ P2B-N CPU Bus Frequency Setting R ® 6) CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple (BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3) This option sets the frequency multiple between...
.../2) BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 3 2 1 7.0x(7/1) 7.5x(15/2) 8.0x(8/1) P2B-N CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple Selection 20 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU Bus Frequency Selector (FS0, FS1, FS2) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to... FS1 → FS2 → 321 321 321 CPU → 103.0MHZ 112.0MHZ 133.0MHZ PCI → 33.4MHZ 37.3MHZ 33.3MHZ P2B-N CPU Bus Frequency Setting R ® 6) CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple (BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3) This option sets the frequency multiple between...
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...[1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). It may result in a slower speed. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 21 3. WARNING! WARNING! NOTE: Overclocking your processor as follows: Intel CPU Model Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III/II Pentium II ...
...[1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). It may result in a slower speed. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 21 3. WARNING! WARNING! NOTE: Overclocking your processor as follows: Intel CPU Model Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III/II Pentium II ...
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... only available as registered memory. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of the strict timing issues involved under this speed. This... (SDRAM). Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. 3. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 23 stability. • Two possible memory chips are supported: SDRAM with and without ECC. • SDRAM chips are available for...
... only available as registered memory. 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to ensure system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of the strict timing issues involved under this speed. This... (SDRAM). Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. 3. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 23 stability. • Two possible memory chips are supported: SDRAM with and without ECC. • SDRAM chips are available for...
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3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 24 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the ...). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the motherboard. H/W SETUP System Memory Lo P2B-N 168-pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin...
3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 24 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the ...). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the motherboard. H/W SETUP System Memory Lo P2B-N 168-pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin...
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... an SECC2) with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE: The following examples. Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for reference purposes only. An ASUS S370 CPU card can be connected to SECC2 fan except...regularly checking that there is different. 3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with heatsink and fan NOTE: The SEPP fan (for instructions on the motherboard. You may be used on any ASUS motherboard with the Slot 1 connector (See 7.2 S370 Series CPU ...
... an SECC2) with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE: The following examples. Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for reference purposes only. An ASUS S370 CPU card can be connected to SECC2 fan except...regularly checking that there is different. 3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with heatsink and fan NOTE: The SEPP fan (for instructions on the motherboard. You may be used on any ASUS motherboard with the Slot 1 connector (See 7.2 S370 Series CPU ...
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...processor's passive heatsink. 3. Make sure the heatsink is firmly seated on the Slot 1 connector. You may install an auxiliary fan to fan connector ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 27 Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP in the picture below). otherwise, the CPU will overheat. H/W ...The SECC locks should be outward when secured so that the lock shows through the retention mechanism's lock holes. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until it is fully inserted. SECC SECC2...
...processor's passive heatsink. 3. Make sure the heatsink is firmly seated on the Slot 1 connector. You may install an auxiliary fan to fan connector ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 27 Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP in the picture below). otherwise, the CPU will overheat. H/W ...The SECC locks should be outward when secured so that the lock shows through the retention mechanism's lock holes. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until it is fully inserted. SECC SECC2...
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...motherboard with fan (middle) or to Slot 1 CPU thermal problems: the ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-P2FAN and the ASUS P2T-Cable. ASUS S-P2FAN Thermal Cable CPU Fan Cable The optional ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-P2FAN is optimized by ASUS...like other CPU thermal solutions, the ASUS S-P2FAN has an integrated thermal sensor located near the middle edge of... the ASUS P2T-Cable NOTE: The following procedures assume that the S-P2FAN comes with optional hardware monitor) ASUS provides ...for easy FAN/CPU installation. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in an SECC...
...motherboard with fan (middle) or to Slot 1 CPU thermal problems: the ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-P2FAN and the ASUS P2T-Cable. ASUS S-P2FAN Thermal Cable CPU Fan Cable The optional ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-P2FAN is optimized by ASUS...like other CPU thermal solutions, the ASUS S-P2FAN has an integrated thermal sensor located near the middle edge of... the ASUS P2T-Cable NOTE: The following procedures assume that the S-P2FAN comes with optional hardware monitor) ASUS provides ...for easy FAN/CPU installation. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in an SECC...