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... identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS P2B Manual Revision: 1.02+ E307 Release Date: March 1999 2 ASUS P2B User's Manual Manual updates are represented by the third digit in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or...
... identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS P2B Manual Revision: 1.02+ E307 Release Date: March 1999 2 ASUS P2B User's Manual Manual updates are represented by the third digit in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or...
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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 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 User's Manual...
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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.
... 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.
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SUPPORT SOFTWARE 56 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 56 System Requirements 56 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 57 VI. BIOS SETUP 34 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 34 Upon First Use of the Computer System 34 Updating ... 52 Supervisor Password and User Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 Save & Exit Setup 55 Exit Without Saving 55 V. APPENDIX 59 The ASUS CIDB Chassis 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.
SUPPORT SOFTWARE 56 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 56 System Requirements 56 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 57 VI. BIOS SETUP 34 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 34 Upon First Use of the Computer System 34 Updating ... 52 Supervisor Password and User Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 Save & Exit Setup 55 Exit Without Saving 55 V. APPENDIX 59 The ASUS CIDB Chassis 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.
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... not installed and used in a particular installation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P2B User's Manual However, there is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...
... not installed and used in a particular installation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P2B User's Manual However, there is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...
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... checklist II. Hardware Setup: Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. Features: Information and specifications concerning this Manual is Organized This manual is complete. I . Support Software: Information on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2B User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I . If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the...
... checklist II. Hardware Setup: Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. Features: Information and specifications concerning this Manual is Organized This manual is complete. I . Support Software: Information on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2B User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I . If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the...
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...two connectors that support four IDE devices in hardware-based virus protection through Trend ChipAway Virus, and autodetection of the ASUS P2B Motherboard The ASUS P2B is carefully designed for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications. • SB-Link... or compatible PCI audio cards. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to CPU. 8 ASUS P2B User's Manual These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Thermal Sensor Connector with Optional Sensor...
...two connectors that support four IDE devices in hardware-based virus protection through Trend ChipAway Virus, and autodetection of the ASUS P2B Motherboard The ASUS P2B is carefully designed for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications. • SB-Link... or compatible PCI audio cards. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to CPU. 8 ASUS P2B User's Manual These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. • Thermal Sensor Connector with Optional Sensor...
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II. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 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
II. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 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
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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 Conenctor COM 1 CPU Slot 1 Parallel Port Intel 440BX ... Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 ISA Slot 2 ISA 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 Conenctor COM 1 CPU Slot 1 Parallel Port Intel 440BX ... Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 ISA Slot 2 ISA 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.
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ASUS P2B User's Manual 11 III. 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 CPU ...
ASUS P2B User's Manual 11 III. 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 CPU ...
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..., Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. If you do not have one, touch both of your computer, you work on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B User's Manual III. Install Memory Modules 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. HARDWARE SETUP Installation Steps Before using your hands to a safely grounded object or...
..., Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. If you do not have one, touch both of your computer, you work on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B User's Manual III. Install Memory Modules 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. HARDWARE SETUP Installation Steps Before using your hands to a safely grounded object or...
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R R P2B Clear RTC RAM Short small solder points to re-enter user preferences. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA .... The default is powered by pressing ) to use your keyboard (by the onboard button cell battery. KBPWR 123 123 Disable Enable P2B Keyboard Power Up III. H/W SETUP Jumpers ASUS P2B User's Manual 13 Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is set this to Enable and if you to disable or...
R R P2B Clear RTC RAM Short small solder points to re-enter user preferences. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA .... The default is powered by pressing ) to use your keyboard (by the onboard button cell battery. KBPWR 123 123 Disable Enable P2B Keyboard Power Up III. H/W SETUP Jumpers ASUS P2B User's Manual 13 Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is set this to Enable and if you to disable or...
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... exceed the specifications for the onboard Intel Chipset and are not guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM, and AGPset. H/W SETUP Jumpers 14 ASUS P2B User's Manual This allows the selection of the CPU and the CPU's External frequency. CPU Bus Frequency (FS0, FS1, FS2) This option tells... BF3 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 P2B CPU 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2.0x (2/1) 2.5x (5/2) 3.0X (3/1) 3.5X (7/2) 4.0X (4/1) 4.5X (9/2) 5.0X (5/1) BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 ...
... exceed the specifications for the onboard Intel Chipset and are not guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM, and AGPset. H/W SETUP Jumpers 14 ASUS P2B User's Manual This allows the selection of the CPU and the CPU's External frequency. CPU Bus Frequency (FS0, FS1, FS2) This option tells... BF3 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 P2B CPU 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2.0x (2/1) 2.5x (5/2) 3.0X (3/1) 3.5X (7/2) 4.0X (4/1) 4.5X (9/2) 5.0X (5/1) BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 BF2 BF1 BF0 BF3 ...
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...100MHz 500MHz 5.0x 100MHz (BUS Freq.) FS0 FS1 FS2 [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (Freq. H/W SETUP Jumpers ASUS P2B User's Manual 15 It may result in a slower speed. Ratio) BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] ... [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) NOTES: Overclocking your processor as follows: Intel CPU Model Pentium III Pentium III Freq. III. III. Voltage Regulator Output Selection ...
...100MHz 500MHz 5.0x 100MHz (BUS Freq.) FS0 FS1 FS2 [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (Freq. H/W SETUP Jumpers ASUS P2B User's Manual 15 It may result in a slower speed. Ratio) BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] ... [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) NOTES: Overclocking your processor as follows: Intel CPU Model Pentium III Pentium III Freq. III. III. Voltage Regulator Output Selection ...
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...system CPU bus to 66MHz for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). ASUS P2B User's Manual 17 Sockets are available for system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended that SPD DIMMs be used because of... 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip) and make the proper settings through SDRAM Configuration under this User's Manual was written, 256MB DIMMs are generally thinner with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • Single-...
...system CPU bus to 66MHz for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). ASUS P2B User's Manual 17 Sockets are available for system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended that SPD DIMMs be used because of... 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip) and make the proper settings through SDRAM Configuration under this User's Manual was written, 256MB DIMMs are generally thinner with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on bootup screen. • Single-...
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... from being inserted into the DIMM slot on either side of pins are different on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory III. Because the number of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation as shown. R III.... DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock P2B 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets FRONT The DIMMs must tell your...
... from being inserted into the DIMM slot on either side of pins are different on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory III. Because the number of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation as shown. R III.... DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock P2B 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets FRONT The DIMMs must tell your...
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... across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that your retention mechanism and fan may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. ASUS P2B User's Manual 19 III. HARDWARE SETUP Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE: The following examples. H/W SETUP CPU Pentium II processor packaged in ... 370 processors to the fan connectors on the motherboard. You may be connected to be used on any ASUS motherboard with the Slot 1 connector (See ASUS S370 CPU Card in APPENDIX for instructions on recommended heatsinks for Pentium III / II processors for more information...
... across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that your retention mechanism and fan may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. ASUS P2B User's Manual 19 III. HARDWARE SETUP Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE: The following examples. H/W SETUP CPU Pentium II processor packaged in ... 370 processors to the fan connectors on the motherboard. You may be connected to be used on any ASUS motherboard with the Slot 1 connector (See ASUS S370 CPU Card in APPENDIX for instructions on recommended heatsinks for Pentium III / II processors for more information...
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... SETUP Installing the Processor 1. Attach the Heatsink NOTE: If provided, you should follow the heatsink attachment instructions that the clamping design is different. 20 ASUS P2B User's Manual Lock Arm Lock Arm Using the SECC2 fan with your heatsink. Using the SECC fan with the Pentium® II Push the two lock arms...
... SETUP Installing the Processor 1. Attach the Heatsink NOTE: If provided, you should follow the heatsink attachment instructions that the clamping design is different. 20 ASUS P2B User's Manual Lock Arm Lock Arm Using the SECC2 fan with your heatsink. Using the SECC fan with the Pentium® II Push the two lock arms...