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... Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 1.2.1 Motherboard 7 1.2.2 Riser Card 7 2. CONTENTS 1. 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. 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...
... Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 1.2.1 Motherboard 7 1.2.2 Riser Card 7 2. CONTENTS 1. 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. 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...
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... (1) UltraDMA/66 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 Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumpers 4. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your dealer for the included support software 7. Appendix Optional items...
... (1) UltraDMA/66 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 Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumpers 4. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your dealer for the included support software 7. Appendix Optional items...
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... DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up connectors; PCI/ISA slots; 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 Intel or PC Probe from..., IDE, floppy drive, LAN wake up to examine and manage system status information, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual FEA TURES Specifications 2. 2. These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • 100/10Mbps LAN ...
... DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up connectors; PCI/ISA slots; 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 Intel or PC Probe from..., IDE, floppy drive, LAN wake up to examine and manage system status information, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual FEA TURES Specifications 2. 2. These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • 100/10Mbps LAN ...
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... IrDA: Includes/supports an infrared module for wireless interface. • Slim CD-ROM: Supports an optional ASUS slim CD-ROM drive for ASUS' custom designed NLX form factor. 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI...and other devices virtually automatic. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the... Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 9 2.
... IrDA: Includes/supports an infrared module for wireless interface. • Slim CD-ROM: Supports an optional ASUS slim CD-ROM drive for ASUS' custom designed NLX form factor. 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI...and other devices virtually automatic. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the... Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 9 2.
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...crashes. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable voltage to critical motherboard components. All fans are more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert (only w/ hardware monitor): ...generation memory - FEATURES ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with this feature, users can handle data transfer up to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications... ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 2.
...crashes. Suggestions will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable voltage to critical motherboard components. All fans are more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert (only w/ hardware monitor): ...generation memory - FEATURES ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with this feature, users can handle data transfer up to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications... ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 2.
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2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. COM 2 Joystick/MIDI RJ-45* LAN LED* VGA Connector Connector* T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard Intel 82558 LAN Controller* 4MB (Rage IIC)/ 8MB (Rage Pro) ... 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...
2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. COM 2 Joystick/MIDI RJ-45* LAN LED* VGA Connector Connector* T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard Intel 82558 LAN Controller* 4MB (Rage IIC)/ 8MB (Rage Pro) ... 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...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout COM 1 Parallel COM 2 Port Connector PS/2 TOP: MOUSE BOTTOM: KEYBOARD ...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 CDROM Connector Intel 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...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout COM 1 Parallel COM 2 Port Connector PS/2 TOP: MOUSE BOTTOM: KEYBOARD ...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 CDROM Connector Intel 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...
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 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
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 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
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... are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 17 Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. WARNING! Install Memory Modules 3. Setup the BIOS Software... 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. If you must ...
... are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 17 Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. WARNING! Install Memory Modules 3. Setup the BIOS Software... 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. If you must ...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. IMPORTANT! It is set to become unstable. VIO Setting Normal Volt [2-3] (default) High Volt [1-2] VIO 3 2 1 Normal Voltage (default) P2B-N Voltage Input/Output Selection VIO 3 2 1 High Voltage R R 2) LAN Setting (LANDIS_EN) The onboard Intel 10/... and the CPU's I/O buffer. 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 HARDWARE SETUP 1) +3V Voltage Selection (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this jumper. 3.
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. IMPORTANT! It is set to become unstable. VIO Setting Normal Volt [2-3] (default) High Volt [1-2] VIO 3 2 1 Normal Voltage (default) P2B-N Voltage Input/Output Selection VIO 3 2 1 High Voltage R R 2) LAN Setting (LANDIS_EN) The onboard Intel 10/... and the CPU's I/O buffer. 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 HARDWARE SETUP 1) +3V Voltage Selection (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this jumper. 3.
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... and if you do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. 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 The default is set this jumper to Enable if you to power up function. Set this... By Keyboard" in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE) or else conflicts will not power on the +5VSB lead. R R 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Audio Setting (AUDIS_EN) The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or disabled using this jumper.
... and if you do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. 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 The default is set this jumper to Enable if you to power up function. Set this... By Keyboard" in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE) or else conflicts will not power on the +5VSB lead. R R 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Audio Setting (AUDIS_EN) The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or disabled using this jumper.
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...→ 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...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 HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU Bus Frequency Selector (FS0, FS1, FS2) This option tells the clock generator...allows the selection of the CPU and the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
...→ 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...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 HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU Bus Frequency Selector (FS0, FS1, FS2) This option tells the clock generator...allows the selection of the CPU and the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
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... [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [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). WARNING! Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. 3. WARNING! PCI...550MHz 500MHz 450MHz 400MHz 350MHz Mult. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 21
... [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [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). WARNING! Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. 3. WARNING! PCI...550MHz 500MHz 450MHz 400MHz 350MHz Mult. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 21
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ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Memory speed setup is recommended through...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 required after adding or removing memory. double-sided come in 32,...Max 512MB) = NOTE: At the time this speed. One side (with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). If your DIMMs are available for best performance vs. 3. tended Data Output...
ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Memory speed setup is recommended through...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 required after adding or removing memory. double-sided come in 32,...Max 512MB) = NOTE: At the time this speed. One side (with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). If your DIMMs are available for best performance vs. 3. tended Data Output...
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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. 24 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on both sides. Because the number of ... the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on either side of pins are different on the motherboard. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.
...-pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 24 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on both sides. Because the number of ... the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on either side of pins are different on the motherboard. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.
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The URM supports Pentium III / II and Celeron processors. 3.6.2 Heatsinks Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) The recommended heatsinks (see section on any ASUS motherboard with three-pin fans that your retention mechanism and fan may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could ... an SECC2) with heatsink and fan NOTE: The SEPP fan (for the boxed Pentium III / II and Celeron processors are provided for instructions on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 25
The URM supports Pentium III / II and Celeron processors. 3.6.2 Heatsinks Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) The recommended heatsinks (see section on any ASUS motherboard with three-pin fans that your retention mechanism and fan may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could ... an SECC2) with heatsink and fan NOTE: The SEPP fan (for the boxed Pentium III / II and Celeron processors are provided for instructions on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 25
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... in place by pushing the SECC2/SECC/SEPP until it is mounted tightly against the SECC2, SECC, or SEPP; 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/SEPP... Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 27 You may install an auxiliary fan to provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP...
... in place by pushing the SECC2/SECC/SEPP until it is mounted tightly against the SECC2, SECC, or SEPP; 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/SEPP... Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 27 You may install an auxiliary fan to provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP...
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...to your computer system. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 28 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual Un- 3. ASUS S-P2FAN Thermal Cable CPU Fan Cable The optional ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-P2FAN is optimized by ASUS to give the most accurate reading of the CPU heat source. Sensor ...) fan for the relevant procedures. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in an SECC. To Use the ASUS S-P2FAN See 2. H/W SETUP CPU 3. Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for a Pentium® II processor packaged in a Slot 1 motherboard with a rock arm design for...
...to your computer system. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 28 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual Un- 3. ASUS S-P2FAN Thermal Cable CPU Fan Cable The optional ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-P2FAN is optimized by ASUS to give the most accurate reading of the CPU heat source. Sensor ...) fan for the relevant procedures. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in an SECC. To Use the ASUS S-P2FAN See 2. H/W SETUP CPU 3. Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for a Pentium® II processor packaged in a Slot 1 motherboard with a rock arm design for...