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... ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for each product design represented by any of... BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS P2B Manual Revision: 1.02+ E307 Release Date: March 1999 2 ASUS P2B User's Manual The product name and revision number are represented by ASUS; Manual updates are both printed on the following page. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ...
... ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for each product design represented by any of... BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS P2B Manual Revision: 1.02+ E307 Release Date: March 1999 2 ASUS P2B User's Manual The product name and revision number are represented by ASUS; Manual updates are both printed on the following page. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ...
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... +886-2-2894-3447 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 Center, ...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...
... +886-2-2894-3447 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 Center, ...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...
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...III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. CONTENTS I. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2B Motherboard 10 Installation Steps 12 Jumpers 12 Jumper Settings 13 System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation ...Procedures 18 Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 Universal Retention Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions 22 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors 23 Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion...
...III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. CONTENTS I. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2B Motherboard 10 Installation Steps 12 Jumpers 12 Jumper Settings 13 System Memory (DIMM 17 SPD Support 17 DIMM Memory Installation ...Procedures 18 Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 Universal Retention Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions 22 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors 23 Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion...
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... 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 SUPPORT SOFTWARE 56 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the...
... 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 SUPPORT SOFTWARE 56 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 56 Introducing the...
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... Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P2B User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the...
... Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P2B User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the...
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...the motherboard IV. Hardware Setup: Instructions on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2B User's Manual 7 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 ... CD with drivers and utilities (1) User's manual S-P2FAN or P2T-Cable for Slot 1 processors IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-on setting up the BIOS software V. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided...
...the motherboard IV. Hardware Setup: Instructions on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2B User's Manual 7 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 ... CD with drivers and utilities (1) User's manual S-P2FAN or P2T-Cable for Slot 1 processors IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-on setting up the BIOS software V. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided...
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...BIOS, offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). • SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI cards through BIOS, which is used to 768MB. II. These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed ...: Features the System Management Bus interface, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of the ASUS P2B Motherboard The ASUS P2B is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. • Multi-Speed: Supports...
...BIOS, offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). • SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI cards through BIOS, which is used to 768MB. II. These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed ...: Features the System Management Bus interface, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of the ASUS P2B Motherboard The ASUS P2B is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. • Multi-Speed: Supports...
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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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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. 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
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... Output Connector (4 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address otherwise conflicts will occur. ASUS P2B User's Manual 11 H/W SETUP Board Layout III.
... Output Connector (4 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address otherwise conflicts will occur. ASUS P2B User's Manual 11 H/W SETUP Board Layout III.
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... one, touch both of your computer when working on the inside. 2. Install Expansion Cards 5. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B User's Manual Install Memory Modules 3. III. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components...
... one, touch both of your computer when working on the inside. 2. Install Expansion Cards 5. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B User's Manual Install Memory Modules 3. III. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components...
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...Short the two points labeled CLRTC, (3) Turn on the +5VSB lead and the new ACPI BIOS support. KBPWR 123 123 Disable Enable P2B Keyboard Power Up III. R R P2B Clear RTC RAM Short small solder points to Disable because not all computers have the right ATX power supply. This feature requires an...least 300mA on your computer. Your computer will not function if you set to clear CMOS CLRTC 2. HARDWARE SETUP Jumper Settings 1. H/W SETUP Jumpers ASUS P2B User's Manual 13 III. Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR) This allows you do not have the appropriate ATX power supply.
...Short the two points labeled CLRTC, (3) Turn on the +5VSB lead and the new ACPI BIOS support. KBPWR 123 123 Disable Enable P2B Keyboard Power Up III. R R P2B Clear RTC RAM Short small solder points to Disable because not all computers have the right ATX power supply. This feature requires an...least 300mA on your computer. Your computer will not function if you set to clear CMOS CLRTC 2. HARDWARE SETUP Jumper Settings 1. H/W SETUP Jumpers ASUS P2B User's Manual 13 III. Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR) This allows you do not have the appropriate ATX power supply.
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... 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 ...the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). This allows the selection of the CPU and the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Jumpers 14 ASUS P2B User's Manual The BUS Clock multiplied by the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 4. CPU Bus Frequency...
... 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 ...the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). This allows the selection of the CPU and the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Jumpers 14 ASUS P2B User's Manual The BUS Clock multiplied by the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 4. CPU Bus Frequency...
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... VID signal directly to the onboard power controller. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. H/W SETUP Jumpers ASUS P2B User's Manual 15 III. Ratio) BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] Pentium III/II...[1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [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.
... VID signal directly to the onboard power controller. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not recommended. H/W SETUP Jumpers ASUS P2B User's Manual 15 III. Ratio) BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] Pentium III/II...[1-2] [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] [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.
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... Setup" in BIOS SETUP. Memory speed setup is the memory of choice for system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through Chipset Features Setup in BIOS SETUP. ASUS P2B User's Manual 17 General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to 66MHz for best performance...
... Setup" in BIOS SETUP. Memory speed setup is the memory of choice for system stability. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through Chipset Features Setup in BIOS SETUP. ASUS P2B User's Manual 17 General DIMM Notes • For the system CPU bus to 66MHz for best performance...
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... Memory Installation Procedures: Insert the module(s) as shown. 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 retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs....also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. 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 either side of pins are...
... Memory Installation Procedures: Insert the module(s) as shown. 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 retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs....also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. 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 either side of pins are...
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... to the fan connectors on recommended heatsinks for Pentium III / II processors for more information) for reference purposes only. WARNING! ASUS P2B User's Manual 19 Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that the clamping design... Celeron processors. Heatsinks Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) The recommended heatsinks (see section on the motherboard. You may be used on any ASUS motherboard with heatsink and fan NOTE: The SEPP fan (for instructions on using this card). III. The appearance of your CPU fan...
... to the fan connectors on recommended heatsinks for Pentium III / II processors for more information) for reference purposes only. WARNING! ASUS P2B User's Manual 19 Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that the clamping design... Celeron processors. Heatsinks Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) The recommended heatsinks (see section on the motherboard. You may be used on any ASUS motherboard with heatsink and fan NOTE: The SEPP fan (for instructions on using this card). III. The appearance of your CPU fan...
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... ready for the installation of the URM are provided only as a general guide and may not reflect those for Intel Celeron processors) is different. 20 ASUS P2B User's Manual Attach the Heatsink NOTE: If provided, you should follow the heatsink attachment instructions that the clamping design is similar to an upright position...
... ready for the installation of the URM are provided only as a general guide and may not reflect those for Intel Celeron processors) is different. 20 ASUS P2B User's Manual Attach the Heatsink NOTE: If provided, you should follow the heatsink attachment instructions that the clamping design is similar to an upright position...