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... documentation kept by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Copyright © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS P2B-N Manual Revision: 1.04 E407 Release Date: July 1999 2 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is a registered trademark ...identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any ...
... documentation kept by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Copyright © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS P2B-N Manual Revision: 1.04 E407 Release Date: July 1999 2 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is a registered trademark ...identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into 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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...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 ...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 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts 11 3. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 1.2.1 Motherboard ...
...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 ...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 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts 11 3. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 1.2.1 Motherboard ...
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... 100 6.4 Desktop Management Interface (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 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 Procedures (only when necessary) ......... 43 4.2 BIOS...
... 100 6.4 Desktop Management Interface (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 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 Procedures (only when necessary) ......... 43 4.2 BIOS...
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... are designed to Part 15 of Communications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful...
... are designed to Part 15 of Communications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful...
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... drive connector set OR (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 1. BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the included support software 6. Appendix Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Please check that your package is divided...
... drive connector set OR (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 1. BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the included support software 6. Appendix Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Please check that your package is divided...
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... 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 PCI/ISA slots; FEA TURES Specifications 2. and USB and IrDA support. • Ultra DMA/33 BM IDE: Comes with an onboard... PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two DIMM sockets to 512MB. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard The ASUS P2B-N is carefully designed for virtually automatic setup. •...
... 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 PCI/ISA slots; FEA TURES Specifications 2. and USB and IrDA support. • Ultra DMA/33 BM IDE: Comes with an onboard... PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two DIMM sockets to 512MB. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P2B-N Motherboard The ASUS P2B-N is carefully designed for virtually automatic setup. •...
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... high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 9 With these features implemented in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On... card. • 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) provides more Energy...
... high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 9 With these features implemented in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On... card. • 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) provides more Energy...
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... require a special heatsink with a thermal sensor) and system temperatures to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual FEATURES ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with this feature, users can determine the stage the computer is necessary to warn of...
... require a special heatsink with a thermal sensor) and system temperatures to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual FEATURES ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with this feature, users can determine the stage the computer is necessary to warn of...
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COM 1 B: Serial Conn. 2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts T: Parallel Conn. 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 (... 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
COM 1 B: Serial Conn. 2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS P2B-N Parts T: Parallel Conn. 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 (... 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
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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 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 time of purchase.) FREQ MULT Hardware Monitor 12 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual
... 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 time of purchase.) FREQ MULT Hardware Monitor 12 ASUS P2B-N User's Manual
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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
... 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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... 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. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Riser Cards 3.2.1 NLX-R Riser Card CHASS_DET NLX_EXT PCI2 ® NLX-R PCI1 LAN LEDWOL_CON ISA HEAD_SPK NLX_SLOT NLX-R Riser Card Front NOTE: Grayed...
... 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. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Riser Cards 3.2.1 NLX-R Riser Card CHASS_DET NLX_EXT PCI2 ® NLX-R PCI1 LAN LEDWOL_CON ISA HEAD_SPK NLX_SLOT NLX-R Riser Card Front NOTE: Grayed...
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ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Riser Card Contents 3. 3. 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, ...
ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Riser Card Contents 3. 3. 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, ...
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... Cards 5. If you work on the inside. 2. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. WARNING! 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 17
... Cards 5. If you work on the inside. 2. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. WARNING! 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P2B-N User's Manual 17
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE) or else conflicts will not power on the +5VSB lead. AUDIS EN Setting Enable [2-3] (default) Disable [1-2] P2B-N Onboard Audio Setting AUDIS_EN 321 Disable AUDIS_EN 321 Enable (Default) 4) Keyboard Wake Up (KB_WAKE) This allows you set to disable or enable the... to Disable because not all computers have the right ATX power supply. WARNING! 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
... Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE) or else conflicts will not power on the +5VSB lead. AUDIS EN Setting Enable [2-3] (default) Disable [1-2] P2B-N Onboard Audio Setting AUDIS_EN 321 Disable AUDIS_EN 321 Enable (Default) 4) Keyboard Wake Up (KB_WAKE) This allows you set to disable or enable the... to Disable because not all computers have the right ATX power supply. WARNING! 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
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...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 The Bus Clock multiplied by the Bus Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 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...
...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 The Bus Clock multiplied by the Bus Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 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...