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... ASUS P2B Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2B Motherboard 9 III. 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 ... ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 25 External Connectors 26 Power Connection Procedures 33 Power Connection Procedures 33 4 ASUS P2B User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. CONTENTS I.
... ASUS P2B Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2B Motherboard 9 III. 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 ... ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 25 External Connectors 26 Power Connection Procedures 33 Power Connection Procedures 33 4 ASUS P2B User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. CONTENTS I.
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... ASUS P2B User's Manual 5 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 BIOS Procedures 35 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard...
... ASUS P2B User's Manual 5 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 BIOS Procedures 35 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard...
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... software VI. INTRODUCTION How this product III. Introduction: Manual information and checklist II. Hardware Setup: Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. I . If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I. Support Software: Information on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2B User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I .
... software VI. INTRODUCTION How this product III. Introduction: Manual information and checklist II. Hardware Setup: Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. I . If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your package is divided into the following sections: I. Support Software: Information on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2B User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I .
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... ASUS P2B Motherboard The ASUS P2B is used to 100MHz. • Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS, offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). • SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI...II. perature Monitoring and Alert, Voltage Monitoring and Alert, System Resources Alert, Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM), and ASUS PC Probe software. • Super Multi-I /O subsystems and front-side bus (FSB) platform, which boosts the...(8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to CPU. 8 ASUS P2B User's Manual II.
... ASUS P2B Motherboard The ASUS P2B is used to 100MHz. • Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS, offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). • SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI...II. perature Monitoring and Alert, Voltage Monitoring and Alert, System Resources Alert, Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM), and ASUS PC Probe software. • Super Multi-I /O subsystems and front-side bus (FSB) platform, which boosts the...(8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to CPU. 8 ASUS P2B User's Manual II.
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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. 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 Conenctor...
... 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...
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ASUS P2B User's Manual 11 H/W SETUP Board Layout 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, ... 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...
ASUS P2B User's Manual 11 H/W SETUP Board Layout 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, ... 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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.... 3. Setup the BIOS Software Jumpers WARNING! III. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. H/W SETUP Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B User's Manual Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the...
.... 3. Setup the BIOS Software Jumpers WARNING! III. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. H/W SETUP Jumpers 12 ASUS P2B User's Manual Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the...
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... to 66MHz for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). SPD Support This motherboard supports SPD DIMMs, and it is required after adding or removing memory. ant DIMMs. When this speed. ASUS P2B User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended that SPD...
... to 66MHz for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). SPD Support This motherboard supports SPD DIMMs, and it is required after adding or removing memory. ant DIMMs. When this speed. ASUS P2B User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended that SPD...
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... and therefore 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. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory III. DRAM SIMM modules have different pin contacts on...
... and therefore 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. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2B User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory III. DRAM SIMM modules have different pin contacts on...
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... Processor Package (SEPP). Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with heatsink and fan NOTE: The SEPP fan (for reference purposes only. WARNING! ASUS P2B User's Manual 19 The appearance of your CPU fan is working. III. An ASUS S370 CPU card can be different from the following... pictures are those with the Slot 1 connector (See ASUS S370 CPU Card in APPENDIX for a Pentium...
... Processor Package (SEPP). Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with heatsink and fan NOTE: The SEPP fan (for reference purposes only. WARNING! ASUS P2B User's Manual 19 The appearance of your CPU fan is working. III. An ASUS S370 CPU card can be different from the following... pictures are those with the Slot 1 connector (See ASUS S370 CPU Card in APPENDIX for a Pentium...
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... 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,...Lock hole CPU fan cable to provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. You may install an auxiliary fan to fan connector ASUS P2B User's Manual 21 SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. H/W SETUP CPU III. ...
... 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,...Lock hole CPU fan cable to provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. You may install an auxiliary fan to fan connector ASUS P2B User's Manual 21 SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. H/W SETUP CPU III. ...
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... HERE 22 ASUS P2B User's Manual Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for easy FAN/CPU installation. Sensor Connector Plug To Use the ASUS P2T-Cable NOTE: The following procedures assume that the S-P2FAN comes with a 2-pin thermal sensor connector. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in a Slot 1 motherboard with...
... HERE 22 ASUS P2B User's Manual Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for easy FAN/CPU installation. Sensor Connector Plug To Use the ASUS P2T-Cable NOTE: The following procedures assume that the S-P2FAN comes with a 2-pin thermal sensor connector. ASUS P2T-Cable The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in a Slot 1 motherboard with...
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These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hardware monitor, they can be connected to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. Do not insert the sensor between the processor and heatsink, otherwise, it will cause damage to the CPU ... H/W SETUP CPU SECC Heatsink & Fan SECC2 Heatsink & Fan NOTE: The SEPP heatsink and fan (for Intel Celeron processors) is similar to JTPWR. ASUS P2B User's Manual 23 ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for the Slot 1 processors are those with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor cable to the SECC2 heatsink and fan...
These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hardware monitor, they can be connected to the motherboard's CPU fan connector. Do not insert the sensor between the processor and heatsink, otherwise, it will cause damage to the CPU ... H/W SETUP CPU SECC Heatsink & Fan SECC2 Heatsink & Fan NOTE: The SEPP heatsink and fan (for Intel Celeron processors) is similar to JTPWR. ASUS P2B User's Manual 23 ASUS guarantees accurate readings only for the Slot 1 processors are those with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor cable to the SECC2 heatsink and fan...
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... being used , leaving 3 IRQs free. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will be used by a particular device (to use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B User's Manual Generally, an IRQ must be used and free IRQs. Both ISA and PCI expansion... cards may require to one use IRQs. If you configure the card's jumpers manually and then install it in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. III...
... being used , leaving 3 IRQs free. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard has ISA audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will be used by a particular device (to use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2B User's Manual Generally, an IRQ must be used and free IRQs. Both ISA and PCI expansion... cards may require to one use IRQs. If you configure the card's jumpers manually and then install it in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. III...
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...that contains a card requiring an IRQ. Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard use this motherboard are assigned automatically from those used by legacy cards. R P2B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B User's Manual 25 III. If the system has both legacy and PnP, may contact your PCI...the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use an INTA #, set the INT (interrupt assignment). Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to PCI expansion cards after those not used by legacy and PnP ISA cards. H/W ...
...that contains a card requiring an IRQ. Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard use this motherboard are assigned automatically from those used by legacy cards. R P2B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2B User's Manual 25 III. If the system has both legacy and PnP, may contact your PCI...the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use an INTA #, set the INT (interrupt assignment). Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to PCI expansion cards after those not used by legacy and PnP ISA cards. H/W ...
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...keyboard plugs. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in .), with the red stripe to your motherboard. III. H/W SETUP Connectors III. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 15 cm (6 in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to Pin 1 on... floppy disk drives. These are used for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). Pin 1 is for connectors or power sources. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B User's Manual ...
...keyboard plugs. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in .), with the red stripe to your motherboard. III. H/W SETUP Connectors III. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be less than 15 cm (6 in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to Pin 1 on... floppy disk drives. These are used for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). Pin 1 is for connectors or power sources. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2B User's Manual ...
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... as a chassis intrusion monitor/sensor or microswitch. NOTE: When the chassis is opened , connect/short the Chassis Signal pin to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. Chassis / CPU / Power Supply Fan Connectors (3-pin FAN) These connectors support cooling fans...Ground P2B Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead R R ASUS P2B User's Manual 29 NOTE: The "Rotation" signal is sent to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector. Rotation +12V GND III. H/W SETUP Connectors III. Connect the fan's plug to the CHASIS lead. The CPU and/or motherboard ...
... as a chassis intrusion monitor/sensor or microswitch. NOTE: When the chassis is opened , connect/short the Chassis Signal pin to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. Chassis / CPU / Power Supply Fan Connectors (3-pin FAN) These connectors support cooling fans...Ground P2B Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead R R ASUS P2B User's Manual 29 NOTE: The "Rotation" signal is sent to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector. Rotation +12V GND III. H/W SETUP Connectors III. Connect the fan's plug to the CHASIS lead. The CPU and/or motherboard ...
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... ribbon cable from the power supply will only insert in powering on LAN support, your ATX power supply can supply at least 720mA. 30 ASUS P2B User's Manual H/W SETUP Connectors +5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts -5.0 Volts Ground Ground Ground PWR Supply On Ground -12.0Volts +3.3Volts R +12.0Volts +5V Standby...Supply Connector (20-pin ATXPWR) This connector connects to the motherboard 12. 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 ...
... ribbon cable from the power supply will only insert in powering on LAN support, your ATX power supply can supply at least 720mA. 30 ASUS P2B User's Manual H/W SETUP Connectors +5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts -5.0 Volts Ground Ground Ground PWR Supply On Ground -12.0Volts +3.3Volts R +12.0Volts +5V Standby...Supply Connector (20-pin ATXPWR) This connector connects to the motherboard 12. 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 ...