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... Setup 43 Details of BIOS Features Setup 43 Chipset Features Setup 46 Details of Chipset Features Setup 46 Power Management Setup 49 Details of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 11 III. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 49 4 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual CONTENTS I. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3.
... Setup 43 Details of BIOS Features Setup 43 Chipset Features Setup 46 Details of Chipset Features Setup 46 Power Management Setup 49 Details of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 11 III. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard 8 Parts of Power Management Setup 49 4 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual CONTENTS I. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation 18 3.
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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... (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) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or...
... 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... (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) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or...
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FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2B-VM is available as the ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card. 8 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual FEATURES Features II. These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Peripheral Wake Up: Supports modem ...
FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2B-VM is available as the ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card. 8 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual FEATURES Features II. These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Peripheral Wake Up: Supports modem ...
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Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which increases the data transfer rate from PCI mas- ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 9 The best of motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. FEATURES Special Features: • Enhanced ACPI: Features a programmable BIOS, offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, ... handle data transfer up 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 make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other ...
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) which increases the data transfer rate from PCI mas- ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 9 The best of motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. FEATURES Special Features: • Enhanced ACPI: Features a programmable BIOS, offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, ... handle data transfer up 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 make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other ...
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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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... III. ATI Multimedia Connector 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...
... III. ATI Multimedia Connector 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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... SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. 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 VGA Setting (VGAEN) The INT_EN jumper allows you must... complete the following steps: 1. Setup the BIOS Software WARNING! Jumpers 1. VGA Interrupt Selection (INT_EN) and 2. To protect them against damage from the system. 1. The VGAEN jumper allows you work on the Motherboard...
... SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. 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 VGA Setting (VGAEN) The INT_EN jumper allows you must... complete the following steps: 1. Setup the BIOS Software WARNING! Jumpers 1. VGA Interrupt Selection (INT_EN) and 2. To protect them against damage from the system. 1. The VGAEN jumper allows you work on the Motherboard...
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System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must use only PC100-compliant DIMMs compatible ... possible memory chips are supported: SDRAM with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION 2. This motherboard operates at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with Intel's PC100 SDRAM specifications. One side (with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved...
System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must use only PC100-compliant DIMMs compatible ... possible memory chips are supported: SDRAM with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION 2. This motherboard operates at 100MHz, use a DIMM module with Intel's PC100 SDRAM specifications. One side (with memory chips) of the strict timing issues involved...
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...notches on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 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. DIMM modules are different on...
...notches on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 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. DIMM modules are different on...
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...that there is working. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 19 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 the motherboard. WARNING! INSTALLATION 3. III...SECC2) or a Celeron™ processor packaged in an SEPP with heatsink and fan (top view) Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with heatsink and fan (top view) Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC2 or Celeron™ processor packaged in...
...that there is working. ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 19 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 the motherboard. WARNING! INSTALLATION 3. III...SECC2) or a Celeron™ processor packaged in an SEPP with heatsink and fan (top view) Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with heatsink and fan (top view) Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC2 or Celeron™ processor packaged in...
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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. Secure the ... fan cable to fan connector 4. III. 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
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. Secure the ... fan cable to fan connector 4. III. 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
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...heatsink into the SEC cartridge. III. INSTALLATION CPU ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 23 The Elan Vital heatsink, however, comes with Fan To install, simply follow the procedures for the Slot 1 processors are those with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that can monitor the fan's ... heatsinks, such as shown then flip the lever from "Unlock" to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. Mount the heatsink in the orientation as the Elan Vital Heatsink with Fan, dissipate heat more efficiently and with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) and the ASUS PC Probe software.
...heatsink into the SEC cartridge. III. INSTALLATION CPU ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 23 The Elan Vital heatsink, however, comes with Fan To install, simply follow the procedures for the Slot 1 processors are those with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that can monitor the fan's ... heatsinks, such as shown then flip the lever from "Unlock" to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. Mount the heatsink in the orientation as the Elan Vital Heatsink with Fan, dissipate heat more efficiently and with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) and the ASUS PC Probe software.
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... AND PCI SETUP) 7. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Generally, an IRQ must be used by a particular device (to see a map of your expansion card. Keep the bracket for...and PCI expansion cards may require to operate. INSTALLATION 4. Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Secure the card on the ISA bus. If your motherboard and expansion cards. Currently, there are two types of them are in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need...
... AND PCI SETUP) 7. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual Generally, an IRQ must be used by a particular device (to see a map of your expansion card. Keep the bracket for...and PCI expansion cards may require to operate. INSTALLATION 4. Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Secure the card on the ISA bus. If your motherboard and expansion cards. Currently, there are two types of them are in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need...
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...a PCI card, you want to a PCI slot that the jumpers on your vendor for an ISA Configuration Utility. INSTALLATION Connectors R P2B-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 25 If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to INT A. The PCI and PNP configuration of...is automatically assigned to use an INTA #, be used to PNP cards from those used by Legacy cards. Accelerated Graphics Port (optional) This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to the system. III. DMA assignments for those not used by Legacy and PNP ISA cards...
...a PCI card, you want to a PCI slot that the jumpers on your vendor for an ISA Configuration Utility. INSTALLATION Connectors R P2B-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 25 If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to INT A. The PCI and PNP configuration of...is automatically assigned to use an INTA #, be used to PNP cards from those used by Legacy cards. Accelerated Graphics Port (optional) This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to the system. III. DMA assignments for those not used by Legacy and PNP ISA cards...
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... no more than 46cm(18in.), with the red stripe on the motherboard. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in the Motherboard Layout. This connector will cause damage to the power connector on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is...
... no more than 46cm(18in.), with the red stripe on the motherboard. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in the Motherboard Layout. This connector will cause damage to the power connector on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is...
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...device. Monitor (VGA) Output Connector (15-pin Female) This connector is for a mouse or other serial devices. VGA Monitor (15-pin Female) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 27 Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 4. III. 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. A second serial port is ready for output to the serial port. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 5. INSTALLATION...
...device. Monitor (VGA) Output Connector (15-pin Female) This connector is for a mouse or other serial devices. VGA Monitor (15-pin Female) ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual 27 Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 4. III. 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. A second serial port is ready for output to the serial port. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 5. INSTALLATION...
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...ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual IrDA-Compliant infrared module connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must also configure the setting through the LAN card. This module mounts to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard... according to the pin definitions. (NC) GND +5V IRRX IRTX R P2B-VM Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) 12. The...
...ASUS P2B-VM User's Manual IrDA-Compliant infrared module connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must also configure the setting through the LAN card. This module mounts to a small opening on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard... according to the pin definitions. (NC) GND +5V IRRX IRTX R P2B-VM Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) 12. The...
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... the 5-volt standby lead (5VSB). The red wire should be positive, while the black should be different. The CPU and/or motherboard will only insert in powering on your system if your ATX power supply must supply at least 10mA on the fan manufacturer, the ...+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 WARNING! Power Supply Fan Rotation +12V GND CPU Fan Power Rotation +12V GND R P2B-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Chassis Fan Power Rotation +12V GND 14. Find the proper orientation...
... the 5-volt standby lead (5VSB). The red wire should be positive, while the black should be different. The CPU and/or motherboard will only insert in powering on your system if your ATX power supply must supply at least 10mA on the fan manufacturer, the ...+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 WARNING! Power Supply Fan Rotation +12V GND CPU Fan Power Rotation +12V GND R P2B-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Chassis Fan Power Rotation +12V GND 14. Find the proper orientation...
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...) 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) or other sound sources such as a bridge between the motherboard and the PCI audio card by providing the DMA and IRQ signals ...microphone and speaker interface. Right Audio Channel 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 INSTALLATION 15. Stereo Audio In Connector (4-pin )/Voice Modem In Connector (4-pin) The CD_IN ...
...) 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) or other sound sources such as a bridge between the motherboard and the PCI audio card by providing the DMA and IRQ signals ...microphone and speaker interface. Right Audio Channel 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 INSTALLATION 15. Stereo Audio In Connector (4-pin )/Voice Modem In Connector (4-pin) The CD_IN ...