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... Chipset Features Setup 46 Details of Chipset Features Setup 46 Power Management Setup 49 Details of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. CONTENTS I. Jumpers 14 2. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion...
... Chipset Features Setup 46 Details of Chipset Features Setup 46 Power Management Setup 49 Details of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. CONTENTS I. Jumpers 14 2. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion...
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... on setting up the BIOS software Information on the included support software Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC/SECC2/SEPP (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable for ... and (2) 3.5inch floppies (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard User's Manual COM2 connector with bracket (optional) ASUS PC100 DIMM memory module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional...
... on setting up the BIOS software Information on the included support software Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC/SECC2/SEPP (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable for ... and (2) 3.5inch floppies (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard User's Manual COM2 connector with bracket (optional) ASUS PC100 DIMM memory module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional...
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... activity with special network cards, such as an option with EPP and ECP capabilities. The ISA slot is available as the ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card. 8 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual This slot is shared with a PCI slot. • Super Multi-I /O subsystems and front-side bus (FSB... AGP graphics cards for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2B-VM is carefully designed for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications.
... activity with special network cards, such as an option with EPP and ECP capabilities. The ISA slot is available as the ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card. 8 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual This slot is shared with a PCI slot. • Super Multi-I /O subsystems and front-side bus (FSB... AGP graphics cards for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2B-VM is carefully designed for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications.
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... onboard SYMBIOS firmware. FEATURES Features II. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 9 II. The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for your motherboard against boot sector viruses through boot firmware ...Plug and Play devices to 33MB/s. ter busses to the memory and to the processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there is no need to 800MB/s max using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which increases the ...
... onboard SYMBIOS firmware. FEATURES Features II. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 9 II. The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for your motherboard against boot sector viruses through boot firmware ...Plug and Play devices to 33MB/s. ter busses to the memory and to the processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there is no need to 800MB/s max using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which increases the ...
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FEATURES Parts of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Conn 1 B: USB Conn 2 Serial COM 1 ATX Power CPU Slot1 Intel 440BX AGPset ATI Multimedia Connector 3 DIMM 4MB VGA Memory (Rage ... Connector B: Audio Ports ESS Audio (optional) Accelerated Graphics Port (optional) 3 PCI Slots Multi-I/O, Keyboard Controller 1 ISA Slot Serial COM 2 Header SB-LinkTM Connector Programmable ASUS Flash EEPROM ASIC Intel PIIX4E PCIset with RTC ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X ATI 3D Rage IIC AGP ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 11 II. FEATURES Motherboard Parts II.
FEATURES Parts of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Conn 1 B: USB Conn 2 Serial COM 1 ATX Power CPU Slot1 Intel 440BX AGPset ATI Multimedia Connector 3 DIMM 4MB VGA Memory (Rage ... Connector B: Audio Ports ESS Audio (optional) Accelerated Graphics Port (optional) 3 PCI Slots Multi-I/O, Keyboard Controller 1 ISA Slot Serial COM 2 Header SB-LinkTM Connector Programmable ASUS Flash EEPROM ASIC Intel PIIX4E PCIset with RTC ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X ATI 3D Rage IIC AGP ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 11 II. FEATURES Motherboard Parts II.
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INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout III. INSTALLATION ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT ATXPWR CPU Slot 1 DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 3 (64/... 1 (ISA1) ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X/ IIC AGP VGA Chipset VGAEN CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (BIOSPower) FREQ MULT BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 WOL_CON ASUS ASIC IR Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) GAME/AUDIO (optional) (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) R FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE Panel Connectors...
INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout III. INSTALLATION ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT ATXPWR CPU Slot 1 DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 3 (64/... 1 (ISA1) ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X/ IIC AGP VGA Chipset VGAEN CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (BIOSPower) FREQ MULT BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 WOL_CON ASUS ASIC IR Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) GAME/AUDIO (optional) (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) R FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE Panel Connectors...
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INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using a VGA card on your computer when working on the Motherboard 2. Set Jumpers on the inside. 2. Unplug your computer. 1. Hold components by the onboard chipset, in which case... cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. The VGAEN jumper allows you must complete the following steps: 1. R P2B-VM VGA Settings VGAEN 1 2 3 Enable (Default) INT_EN 1 2 3 Disable (Default) VGAEN 1 2 3 Disable INT_EN 1 2 3 Enable 14 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3.
INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using a VGA card on your computer when working on the Motherboard 2. Set Jumpers on the inside. 2. Unplug your computer. 1. Hold components by the onboard chipset, in which case... cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. The VGAEN jumper allows you must complete the following steps: 1. R P2B-VM VGA Settings VGAEN 1 2 3 Enable (Default) INT_EN 1 2 3 Disable (Default) VGAEN 1 2 3 Disable INT_EN 1 2 3 Enable 14 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3.
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... unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in 16, 32, 64,128MB; ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 17 III. double-sided come in BIOS setup. INSTALLATION System Memory Install memory in BIOS setup. One side (with Intel...'s PC100 SDRAM specifications. This motherboard operates at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip) and make the proper...
... unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). Memory speed setup is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in 16, 32, 64,128MB; ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 17 III. double-sided come in BIOS setup. INSTALLATION System Memory Install memory in BIOS setup. One side (with Intel...'s PC100 SDRAM specifications. This motherboard operates at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip) and make the proper...
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... INSTALLATION System Memory 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins R Lock P2B-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift ...Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position Voltage Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the motherboard. III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual III. INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.
... INSTALLATION System Memory 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins R Lock P2B-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift ...Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position Voltage Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the motherboard. III. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual III. INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown.
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... sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that can be connected to the fan connectors on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 19 WARNING! You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. INSTALLATION 3. Pentium II processor packaged in...Pentium II and Celeron processors. III. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. INSTALLATION CPU Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) Heatsinks The recommended heatsinks (see section on recommended heatsinks for Pentium II processors ...
... sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that can be connected to the fan connectors on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 19 WARNING! You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. INSTALLATION 3. Pentium II processor packaged in...Pentium II and Celeron processors. III. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. INSTALLATION CPU Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) Heatsinks The recommended heatsinks (see section on recommended heatsinks for Pentium II processors ...
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... CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP in the picture below). 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 firmly seated on the Slot 1 connector. SECC with.../SEPP until it is fully inserted. SECC Push lock inward SECC2/SEPP CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector 22 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual INSTALLATION CPU III. III.
... CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP Secure the SECC/SECC2/SEPP in the picture below). 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 firmly seated on the Slot 1 connector. SECC with.../SEPP until it is fully inserted. SECC Push lock inward SECC2/SEPP CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector 22 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual INSTALLATION CPU III. III.
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... the fan's RPM and use the alert function with three-pin fans, such as shown then flip the lever from "Unlock" to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. INSTALLATION CPU ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 23 INSTALLATION Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors The recommended heatsinks for Installing the Processor. These heatsinks, such as the Elan...
... the fan's RPM and use the alert function with three-pin fans, such as shown then flip the lever from "Unlock" to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. INSTALLATION CPU ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 23 INSTALLATION Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors The recommended heatsinks for Installing the Processor. These heatsinks, such as the Elan...
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... the resource settings being used and free IRQs. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. If you removed above. 5. Expansion Cards WARNING! If your motherboard has audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are 16 IRQs available but most of your expansion card. Carefully align...firmly. 4. Install the necessary software drivers for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to cards installed in use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual System IRQs are two types of ISA cards. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards III. INSTALLATION 4.
... the resource settings being used and free IRQs. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. If you removed above. 5. Expansion Cards WARNING! If your motherboard has audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are 16 IRQs available but most of your expansion card. Carefully align...firmly. 4. Install the necessary software drivers for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to cards installed in use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual System IRQs are two types of ISA cards. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards III. INSTALLATION 4.
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... utility. Accelerated Graphics Port (optional) This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to support a new generation of the BIOS setup utility can be sure that requires an IRQ. INSTALLATION Connectors R P2B-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 25 For older Legacy cards ...(PNP) specification which IRQs are being used by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. III. III. INSTALLATION To simplify this process, this motherboard use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. Since all the PCI slots on your vendor for ISA Cards Some ISA cards, both...
... utility. Accelerated Graphics Port (optional) This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to support a new generation of the BIOS setup utility can be sure that requires an IRQ. INSTALLATION Connectors R P2B-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 25 For older Legacy cards ...(PNP) specification which IRQs are being used by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. III. III. INSTALLATION To simplify this process, this motherboard use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. Since all the PCI slots on your vendor for ISA Cards Some ISA cards, both...
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... system will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. This connector will direct IRQ12 to the power connector on the motherboard. Some pins are labeled on hard drives and floppy drives. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 15cm (6in.) from...PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual You may use IRQ12. The four corners of the BIOS SOFTWARE. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in the Motherboard Layout. INSTALLATION Connectors III. These ...
... system will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. This connector will direct IRQ12 to the power connector on the motherboard. Some pins are labeled on hard drives and floppy drives. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 15cm (6in.) from...PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual You may use IRQ12. The four corners of the BIOS SOFTWARE. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in the Motherboard Layout. INSTALLATION Connectors III. These ...
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... Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 5. Monitor (VGA) Output Connector (15-pin Female) This connector is for output to the serial port. VGA Monitor (15-pin Female) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 27 INSTALLATION Connectors III. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to a VGA-compatible device. See "Onboard Serial Port" in Chipset Features Setup of.... INSTALLATION 3. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 4. Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin Male) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an expansion slot opening.
... Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 5. Monitor (VGA) Output Connector (15-pin Female) This connector is for output to the serial port. VGA Monitor (15-pin Female) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 27 INSTALLATION Connectors III. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to a VGA-compatible device. See "Onboard Serial Port" in Chipset Features Setup of.... INSTALLATION 3. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 4. Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin Male) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an expansion slot opening.
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... the system when a wakeup packet or signal is directed for use with at least 720mA +5Volt standby power R P2B-VM Wake-On-LAN Connector 30 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Use the five pins as the ASUS PCI-L101. Ground +5 Volt Standby PME IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with a Wake On LAN output,...WAKE On LAN Power Up Control is set to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to select whether UART2 is received through "UART2 Use Infrared" in Chipset Features Setup to the pin definitions. (NC) GND +5V IRRX ...
... the system when a wakeup packet or signal is directed for use with at least 720mA +5Volt standby power R P2B-VM Wake-On-LAN Connector 30 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Use the five pins as the ASUS PCI-L101. Ground +5 Volt Standby PME IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with a Wake On LAN output,...WAKE On LAN Power Up Control is set to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to select whether UART2 is received through "UART2 Use Infrared" in Chipset Features Setup to the pin definitions. (NC) GND +5V IRRX ...
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... Supply On Ground -12.0Volts +3.3Volts +12.0Volts +5V Standby Power Good Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts R P2B-VM ATX Power Connector ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 31 The red wire should be positive, while the black should be different. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making... board taking into consideration the polarity of the expansion slots. The plug from the power supply will overheat if there is to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. For Wake-OnLAN support, your ATX power supply must supply at least 10mA on the...
... Supply On Ground -12.0Volts +3.3Volts +12.0Volts +5V Standby Power Good Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts R P2B-VM ATX Power Connector ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 31 The red wire should be positive, while the black should be different. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making... board taking into consideration the polarity of the expansion slots. The plug from the power supply will overheat if there is to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. For Wake-OnLAN support, your ATX power supply must supply at least 10mA on the...
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... Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD_IN MODEM_IN Input Ground Ground Output R P2B-VM Stereo Audio In and Voice Modem In Connectors 32 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual SB-Link™ Connector (6-1 pin SBLINK) Using Intel's PC-PCI and serialized IRQ protocols found in this motherboard's AGPset, this connector allows Sound Blaster 16 compatibility to AWE64D (Digital...
... Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD_IN MODEM_IN Input Ground Ground Output R P2B-VM Stereo Audio In and Voice Modem In Connectors 32 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual SB-Link™ Connector (6-1 pin SBLINK) Using Intel's PC-PCI and serialized IRQ protocols found in this motherboard's AGPset, this connector allows Sound Blaster 16 compatibility to AWE64D (Digital...