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... 24 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 25 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 25 External Connectors 26 Power Connection Procedures 33 Power Connection Procedures 33 4 ASUS P2B User's Manual CONTENTS I. HARDWARE SETUP 10 Layout of the ASUS P2B Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2B Motherboard 9 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II.
... 24 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 25 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 25 External Connectors 26 Power Connection Procedures 33 Power Connection Procedures 33 4 ASUS P2B User's Manual CONTENTS I. HARDWARE SETUP 10 Layout of the ASUS P2B Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2B Motherboard 9 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II.
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... Intrusion Sensor Module 59 The ASUS S370 CPU Card 61 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Glossary 65 ASUS P2B User's Manual 5 CONTENTS IV. BIOS SETUP 34 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 34 Upon First Use of the Computer System 34 Updating BIOS Procedures 35 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 BIOS Setup... Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 Save & Exit Setup 55 Exit Without Saving 55 V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE 56 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 56 System Requirements 56 Using the...
... Intrusion Sensor Module 59 The ASUS S370 CPU Card 61 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Glossary 65 ASUS P2B User's Manual 5 CONTENTS IV. BIOS SETUP 34 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 34 Upon First Use of the Computer System 34 Updating BIOS Procedures 35 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 BIOS Setup... Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 Save & Exit Setup 55 Exit Without Saving 55 V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE 56 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 56 System Requirements 56 Using the...
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...(optional) ASUS P2B User's Manual 7 I . BIOS Setup: Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I. Hardware Setup: Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. ...product III. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I . Appendix Optional items and general reference 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 ...
...(optional) ASUS P2B User's Manual 7 I . BIOS Setup: Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I. Hardware Setup: Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. ...product III. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I . Appendix Optional items and general reference 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 ...
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... to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to CPU. 8 ASUS P2B User's Manual FEATURES Features of processors with the ASUS Smart Fan or the Intel boxed processor heatsink with fan when connected to physically transport commands and information between ... enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Thermal Sensor Connector with Optional Sensor: Accurately detects the CPU temperature of the ASUS P2B Motherboard The ASUS P2B is used to an ASUS P2T-Cable. • Wake-On-LAN: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity with special network cards, such as Tape Backup...
... to support Intel PC100compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to CPU. 8 ASUS P2B User's Manual FEATURES Features of processors with the ASUS Smart Fan or the Intel boxed processor heatsink with fan when connected to physically transport commands and information between ... enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Thermal Sensor Connector with Optional Sensor: Accurately detects the CPU temperature of the ASUS P2B Motherboard The ASUS P2B is used to an ASUS P2T-Cable. • Wake-On-LAN: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity with special network cards, such as Tape Backup...
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II. FEATURES The ASUS P2B Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 B: COM 1 T: Parallel B: Serial B: COM 2 ATX Power Connector CPU Slot 1 Intel 440BX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets Universal Folding Retention Mechanism Accelerated Graphics Port Wake-On-LAN Connector 4 PCI Slots Programmable 2Mbit Flash EEROM Hardware Monitoring ASIC 3 ISA Slots ASUS P2B User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts II.
II. FEATURES The ASUS P2B Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 B: COM 1 T: Parallel B: Serial B: COM 2 ATX Power Connector CPU Slot 1 Intel 440BX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets Universal Folding Retention Mechanism Accelerated Graphics Port Wake-On-LAN Connector 4 PCI Slots Programmable 2Mbit Flash EEROM Hardware Monitoring ASIC 3 ISA Slots ASUS P2B User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts II.
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... Slot 3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (BIOS Power) CLRTC Intel PIIX4E PCIset BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BUS FREQ ASUS R ASIC CHA_FAN Infrared Connector IDE LED Panel Connectors 10 ASUS P2B User's Manual III. HARDWARE SETUP Layout of the ASUS P2B Motherboard PS/2 TOP: Mouse BOTTOM: Keyboard USB TOP: USB 1 BOTTOM: USB 2 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Keyboard Power ATX Power...
... Slot 3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (BIOS Power) CLRTC Intel PIIX4E PCIset BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BUS FREQ ASUS R ASIC CHA_FAN Infrared Connector IDE LED Panel Connectors 10 ASUS P2B User's Manual III. HARDWARE SETUP Layout of the ASUS P2B Motherboard PS/2 TOP: Mouse BOTTOM: Keyboard USB TOP: USB 1 BOTTOM: USB 2 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Keyboard Power ATX Power...
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III. H/W SETUP Board Layout III. ASUS P2B User's Manual 11 HARDWARE SETUP Jumpers 1) CLRTC p. 13 Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (Short/Clear CMOS) 2) KBPWR p. 13 Keyboard Power 3) FS0, FS1, FS2 p. 14 ... Fan Power Lead (3-pin block) 10) CHASIS p. 29 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pins) 11) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 12) ATXPWR p. 30 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin block) 13) WOL_CON p. 31 Wake on LAN Connector (3 pins) 14) SBLINK p. 31 SB-Link™ Connector (6-1 pins) 15) SMB p. 31 SMBus...
III. H/W SETUP Board Layout III. ASUS P2B User's Manual 11 HARDWARE SETUP Jumpers 1) CLRTC p. 13 Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (Short/Clear CMOS) 2) KBPWR p. 13 Keyboard Power 3) FS0, FS1, FS2 p. 14 ... Fan Power Lead (3-pin block) 10) CHASIS p. 29 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pins) 11) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 12) ATXPWR p. 30 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin block) 13) WOL_CON p. 31 Wake on LAN Connector (3 pins) 14) SBLINK p. 31 SB-Link™ Connector (6-1 pins) 15) SMB p. 31 SMBus...
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...edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. To protect them against damage from the system. III. H/W SETUP Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B User's Manual III. Setup the BIOS Software Jumpers WARNING! Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components...Installation Steps Before using your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Set Jumpers 2. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.
...edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. To protect them against damage from the system. III. H/W SETUP Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B User's Manual III. Setup the BIOS Software Jumpers WARNING! Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components...Installation Steps Before using your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Set Jumpers 2. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.
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... (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). ASUS P2B User's Manual 17 SPD Support This motherboard supports SPD DIMMs, and it is recommended through Chipset Features Setup in BIOS SETUP. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). General DIMM Notes ... For the system CPU bus to 66MHz for system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. ant DIMMs. When this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will not even boot if non-compliant...
... (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). ASUS P2B User's Manual 17 SPD Support This motherboard supports SPD DIMMs, and it is recommended through Chipset Features Setup in BIOS SETUP. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). General DIMM Notes ... For the system CPU bus to 66MHz for system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. ant DIMMs. When this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will not even boot if non-compliant...
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... pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock P2B 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets FRONT The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B User's Manual SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on ...each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on the motherboard. R III. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Procedures: ...
... pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock P2B 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets FRONT The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B User's Manual SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on ...each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on the motherboard. R III. HARDWARE SETUP DIMM Memory Installation Procedures: ...
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... regularly checking that the clamping design is working. The URM supports Pentium III / II and Celeron processors. ASUS P2B User's Manual 19 Heatsinks Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) The recommended heatsinks (see section on the motherboard. You may be used on using this card). The appearance of your CPU fan is different. WARNING! HARDWARE...
... regularly checking that the clamping design is working. The URM supports Pentium III / II and Celeron processors. ASUS P2B User's Manual 19 Heatsinks Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) The recommended heatsinks (see section on the motherboard. You may be used on using this card). The appearance of your CPU fan is different. WARNING! HARDWARE...
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... only: The SECC locks should be outward when secured so that the lock shows through the retention mechanism's lock holes. 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 mounted tightly against the SECC, SECC2 ... in the picture below). H/W SETUP CPU III. SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2B User's Manual 21 SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC's two locks inward until you hear a click (the picture in step 2 ...
... only: The SECC locks should be outward when secured so that the lock shows through the retention mechanism's lock holes. 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 mounted tightly against the SECC, SECC2 ... in the picture below). H/W SETUP CPU III. SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2B User's Manual 21 SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC's two locks inward until you hear a click (the picture in step 2 ...
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...connector. Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for a Pentium® II processor packaged in an SEPP. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in a Slot 1 motherboard with fan (middle) or to give the most accurate reading of the CPU heat source. III. Thermal ...SECC2/SECC or a Celeron™ Sensor processor packaged in an SECC. H/W SETUP CPU III. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 22 ASUS P2B User's Manual Simply peel off the tab from the sensor and then stick the sensor near the center of the CPU temperature, thus provides the...
...connector. Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for a Pentium® II processor packaged in an SEPP. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in a Slot 1 motherboard with fan (middle) or to give the most accurate reading of the CPU heat source. III. Thermal ...SECC2/SECC or a Celeron™ Sensor processor packaged in an SECC. H/W SETUP CPU III. Tab Sensor ← OR STICK ABOUT HERE 22 ASUS P2B User's Manual Simply peel off the tab from the sensor and then stick the sensor near the center of the CPU temperature, thus provides the...
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... Sensor Connectors NOTE: If you have similar heat distribution and heatsink material. 2. III. ASUS P2B User's Manual 23 IMPORTANT! Connect the P2T-Cable to the P2T-Cable. Do not insert the sensor between the processor and heatsink, otherwise,...1 Processors The recommended heatsinks for the Slot 1 processors are those with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that the clamping design is similar to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for Intel Celeron processors) is different. These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with ...
... Sensor Connectors NOTE: If you have similar heat distribution and heatsink material. 2. III. ASUS P2B User's Manual 23 IMPORTANT! Connect the P2T-Cable to the P2T-Cable. Do not insert the sensor between the processor and heatsink, otherwise,...1 Processors The recommended heatsinks for the Slot 1 processors are those with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that the clamping design is similar to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for Intel Celeron processors) is different. These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with ...
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...expansion cards need to use IRQs. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Generally, an IRQ must be used , leaving 3 IRQs free. If your motherboard and expansion cards. System IRQs are available to see a map of ISA cards. HARDWARE SETUP Expansion Cards WARNING! The original ISA expansion card design,... are in the Windows directory to cards installed in any available slot on the slot with the screw you use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B User's Manual Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Currently, there are already in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Expansion Card...
...expansion cards need to use IRQs. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Generally, an IRQ must be used , leaving 3 IRQs free. If your motherboard and expansion cards. System IRQs are available to see a map of ISA cards. HARDWARE SETUP Expansion Cards WARNING! The original ISA expansion card design,... are in the Windows directory to cards installed in any available slot on the slot with the screw you use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B User's Manual Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Currently, there are already in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Expansion Card...
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... a PCI card, you need to set the jumpers on your vendor for those not used by legacy cards. R P2B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B User's Manual 25 For older legacy cards that contains a card requiring an IRQ. You can be used by legacy cards...support a new generation of the BIOS Setup utility. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to reserve. III. Assigning DMA Channels for this motherboard use this motherboard complies with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process described...
... a PCI card, you need to set the jumpers on your vendor for those not used by legacy cards. R P2B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B User's Manual 25 For older legacy cards that contains a card requiring an IRQ. You can be used by legacy cards...support a new generation of the BIOS Setup utility. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to reserve. III. Assigning DMA Channels for this motherboard use this motherboard complies with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as the IRQ assignment process described...
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....) from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. IDE ribbon cables must be on the opposite side on standard AT keyboards. These are used for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B User's Manual If not ... 1. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is detected. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin Female) The system will direct IRQ12 to your motherboard. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in .), with the red stripe to mini DIN adapter on floppy disk drives. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always...
....) from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. IDE ribbon cables must be on the opposite side on standard AT keyboards. These are used for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B User's Manual If not ... 1. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female) This connection is detected. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin Female) The system will direct IRQ12 to your motherboard. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in .), with the red stripe to mini DIN adapter on floppy disk drives. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always...
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... plug may occur to go across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is sent to the Ground pin. +5VSB Chassis Signal Ground P2B Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead R R ASUS P2B User's Manual 29 When the chassis is opened or drive bay doors are incorrectly used... airflow across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be different. These are not jumpers...
... plug may occur to go across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is sent to the Ground pin. +5VSB Chassis Signal Ground P2B Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead R R ASUS P2B User's Manual 29 When the chassis is opened or drive bay doors are incorrectly used... airflow across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be different. These are not jumpers...
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... power supply. HARDWARE SETUP 11. The plug from the module to the motherboard according to the pin definitions. (NC) GND +5V IRRX IRTX Front View Back View R P2B Infrared Module Connector IRTX +5V GND FIRRX IRRX For the infrared feature to...motherboard 12. III. III. IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin ATXPWR) This connector connects to a small opening on your system if your ATX power supply can supply at least 720mA. 30 ASUS P2B...
... power supply. HARDWARE SETUP 11. The plug from the module to the motherboard according to the pin definitions. (NC) GND +5V IRRX IRTX Front View Back View R P2B Infrared Module Connector IRTX +5V GND FIRRX IRRX For the infrared feature to...motherboard 12. III. III. IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin ATXPWR) This connector connects to a small opening on your system if your ATX power supply can supply at least 720mA. 30 ASUS P2B...