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....tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the third digit in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS P2B-N Manual Revision: 1.04 E407 Release Date: July 1999 2 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any...
....tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the third digit in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS P2B-N Manual Revision: 1.04 E407 Release Date: July 1999 2 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any...
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...-2-2894-3447 ext. 111 Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: news2.asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business ...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: [email protected] Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2B-N User's Manual...
...-2-2894-3447 ext. 111 Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: news2.asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business ...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: [email protected] Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2B-N User's Manual...
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...Memory Installation 24 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 25 3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism 25 3.6.2 Heatsinks 25 3.6.3 Installing the Processor 26 3.6.4 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions 28 3.6.5 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors 29 3.7 Expansion Cards 30 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 30 3.7.2... Midboard Connectors 35 3.8.3 Riser Card Connectors 36 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 41 4 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 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...
...Memory Installation 24 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 25 3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism 25 3.6.2 Heatsinks 25 3.6.3 Installing the Processor 26 3.6.4 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions 28 3.6.5 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors 29 3.7 Expansion Cards 30 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 30 3.7.2... Midboard Connectors 35 3.8.3 Riser Card Connectors 36 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 41 4 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 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...
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...83 6. SOFTWARE SETUP 65 5.1 Support CD Main Menu (Windows 98 65 5.3 LDCM Local Setup 68 5.4 LDCM Administrator Setup 70 5.5 ASUS PC Probe 71 5.6 ASUS LiveUpdate 72 5.6 Driver 73 5.7 Other 76 5.8 Uninstalling Programs 78 5.9 DOS and Windows 3.1 Setup for Windows 95/98 100 6.4...(DMI 102 7. APPENDIX 105 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 105 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 107 7.3 Network Controller 109 7.4 Glossary 115 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4. BIOS SETUP 42 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 42 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 42 4.1.2 Updating BIOS ...
...83 6. SOFTWARE SETUP 65 5.1 Support CD Main Menu (Windows 98 65 5.3 LDCM Local Setup 68 5.4 LDCM Administrator Setup 70 5.5 ASUS PC Probe 71 5.6 ASUS LiveUpdate 72 5.6 Driver 73 5.7 Other 76 5.8 Uninstalling Programs 78 5.9 DOS and Windows 3.1 Setup for Windows 95/98 100 6.4...(DMI 102 7. APPENDIX 105 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 105 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 107 7.3 Network Controller 109 7.4 Glossary 115 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4. BIOS SETUP 42 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 42 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 42 4.1.2 Updating BIOS ...
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... with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual WARNING! Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause...
... with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual WARNING! Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause...
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... 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 See your retailer. 1.2.1 Motherboard (1) ASUS motherboard (1) Universal retention mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP (1) Support CD with ASUS riser cards. Software Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5. BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up...
... 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 See your retailer. 1.2.1 Motherboard (1) ASUS motherboard (1) Universal retention mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP (1) Support CD with ASUS riser cards. Software Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5. BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up...
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... (optional): Provides an easier way to examine and manage system status information, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard The ASUS P2B-N is carefully designed for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection through Trend ChipAway Virus codes, and autodetection of processors with...
... (optional): Provides an easier way to examine and manage system status information, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. 8 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard The ASUS P2B-N is carefully designed for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection through Trend ChipAway Virus codes, and autodetection of processors with...
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...implemented in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7.1 PCI-L101 LAN Card) or a similar ethernet card. • ... levels of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Specifications 2. FEATURES • Universal Retention Mechanism: Supports a Pentium® III / II processor packaged in a Single Edge...
...implemented in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7.1 PCI-L101 LAN Card) or a similar ethernet card. • ... levels of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Specifications 2. FEATURES • Universal Retention Mechanism: Supports a Pentium® III / II processor packaged in a Single Edge...
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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 PC100-compliant SDRAM. 2.1.4 Intelligence • Dual Function Power Button...and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can handle data transfer up to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual With this motherboard to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. 2. FEA TURES Specifications 2. Through the way a particular LED illuminates...
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 PC100-compliant SDRAM. 2.1.4 Intelligence • Dual Function Power Button...and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can handle data transfer up to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual With this motherboard to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. 2. FEA TURES Specifications 2. Through the way a particular LED illuminates...
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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 FEATURES 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts T: Parallel Conn.
... 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 FEATURES 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts T: Parallel Conn.
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... Ethernet 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 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 are optional at the...
... Ethernet 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 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 are optional at the...
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... 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.
... 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.
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... WOL_CON IDE1 FLOPPY RISER Yeong-Yang Riser Card Front MIC USB IR Panel PWRLED HDD_LED RESET PWRSW SPKR Power Yeong-Yang Riser Card Back 14 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 3. FLOPPY MIC-CON USB FCON IR CIR IDE1 POWER NLX-R Riser Card Back 3.2.2 B9-N Riser Card CHASS_DET PCI3 ® PCI2 WAKEUP PCI1 ISA B9...
... WOL_CON IDE1 FLOPPY RISER Yeong-Yang Riser Card Front MIC USB IR Panel PWRLED HDD_LED RESET PWRSW SPKR Power Yeong-Yang Riser Card Back 14 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 3. FLOPPY MIC-CON USB FCON IR CIR IDE1 POWER NLX-R Riser Card Back 3.2.2 B9-N Riser Card CHASS_DET PCI3 ® PCI2 WAKEUP PCI1 ISA B9...
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H/W SETUP Riser Card Contents 3. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 15 HARDWARE SETUP Riser Card Expansion Slots 1) ISA (NLX-R) p. 30 ISA (B9-N) SLOT1/1A (Yeong-Yang) 2) PCI1, PCI2 (NLX-R) p. 30 PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 (B9-N) PCI1, ...
H/W SETUP Riser Card Contents 3. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 15 HARDWARE SETUP Riser Card Expansion Slots 1) ISA (NLX-R) p. 30 ISA (B9-N) SLOT1/1A (Yeong-Yang) 2) PCI1, PCI2 (NLX-R) p. 30 PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 (B9-N) PCI1, ...
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Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 17 Install Memory Modules 3. To protect them against damage from the system. 3. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Expansion Cards 5. If you do not have one, touch ...
Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 17 Install Memory Modules 3. To protect them against damage from the system. 3. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Expansion Cards 5. If you do not have one, touch ...
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.... The default is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to Enable. 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. Setting this jumper. 3. IMPORTANT! VIO Setting Normal Volt [2-3] (default) High Volt [1-2] VIO 3 2 1 Normal Voltage (default...
.... The default is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to Enable. 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. Setting this jumper. 3. IMPORTANT! VIO Setting Normal Volt [2-3] (default) High Volt [1-2] VIO 3 2 1 Normal Voltage (default...
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... allows you do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. Your computer will occur. 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 R R 3. Set this jumper to Enable if you wish to use your keyboard (by pressing the spacebar) to Disable...
... allows you do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. Your computer will occur. 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 R R 3. Set this jumper to Enable if you wish to use your keyboard (by pressing the spacebar) to Disable...
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... FS0 → 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 the Internal frequency of... BF1 BF0 3 2 1 4.5x(9/2) 5.0x(5/1) 5.5x(11/2) 6.0x(6/1) 6.5x(13/2) 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
... FS0 → 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 the Internal frequency of... BF1 BF0 3 2 1 4.5x(9/2) 5.0x(5/1) 5.5x(11/2) 6.0x(6/1) 6.5x(13/2) 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