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... of Adobe Systems Incorporated. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Manual Revision: 1.02 Release Date: May 1998 2 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual or (2) the serial number of alteration is authorized...
... of Adobe Systems Incorporated. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Manual Revision: 1.02 Release Date: May 1998 2 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual or (2) the serial number of alteration is authorized...
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... GmbH Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 3
... GmbH Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 3
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FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard 8 Parts of Chipset Features Setup 44 4 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual External Connectors 24 Front Panel Descriptions 29 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. Expansion Cards 22 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 22 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 22 Assigning DMA Channels...
FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard 8 Parts of Chipset Features Setup 44 4 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual External Connectors 24 Front Panel Descriptions 29 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. INTRODUCTION 7 How this manual is organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. Expansion Cards 22 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 22 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 22 Assigning DMA Channels...
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Other Video Drivers 83 C. Audio Software 109 F. ASUS LAN Card (Optional 119 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 5 PC Probe Utility 57 B. Audio Driver 103 E. Video Driver (Windows 95 63 B. Support CD 56 Support CD Main Menu 56 A. CONTENTS Power Management Setup 47 Details of Power Management Setup 47 PNP and PCI Setup 50 Details of PNP and PCI Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 Load Setup Defaults 52 Supervisor Password and User Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 Save & Exit Setup 55 Exit Without Saving 55 V. Video Player 97 D.
Other Video Drivers 83 C. Audio Software 109 F. ASUS LAN Card (Optional 119 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 5 PC Probe Utility 57 B. Audio Driver 103 E. Video Driver (Windows 95 63 B. Support CD 56 Support CD Main Menu 56 A. CONTENTS Power Management Setup 47 Details of Power Management Setup 47 PNP and PCI Setup 50 Details of PNP and PCI Setup 50 Load BIOS Defaults 52 Load Setup Defaults 52 Supervisor Password and User Password 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection 54 Save & Exit Setup 55 Exit Without Saving 55 V. Video Player 97 D.
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... Rules. The use of shielded cables for help. WARNING! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. 6 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur...
... Rules. The use of shielded cables for help. WARNING! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. 6 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur...
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... following sections: I . Introduction: II. Installation: IV. Support CD: Manual information and checklist Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION How this product Instructions on setting up the motherboard Instructions on setting up the BIOS software Information on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I . I.
... following sections: I . Introduction: II. Installation: IV. Support CD: Manual information and checklist Information and specifications concerning this manual is organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION How this product Instructions on setting up the motherboard Instructions on setting up the BIOS software Information on -LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist I . I.
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FEATURES Features II. Supports two drives of the ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard The ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features in two channels, supports Ultra DMA/33, PIO Modes... adds: • Data Integrity: Error Checking and Correction (ECC) through the 440LX chipset and ECC supported DIMM. 8 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Specifications: • NLX: Features ASUS' custom designed NLX form factor. • Multi-Speed: Supports the Intel Pentium® II (233MHz-333MHz) and Celeron™ (266MHz and faster) ...
FEATURES Features II. Supports two drives of the ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard The ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features in two channels, supports Ultra DMA/33, PIO Modes... adds: • Data Integrity: Error Checking and Correction (ECC) through the 440LX chipset and ECC supported DIMM. 8 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Specifications: • NLX: Features ASUS' custom designed NLX form factor. • Multi-Speed: Supports the Intel Pentium® II (233MHz-333MHz) and Celeron™ (266MHz and faster) ...
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...Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate from PCI mas- ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 9 II. mented on LAN activity through optional ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet card. FEATURES Features II. FEATURES ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Special Features: • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and ...to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of motherboards with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there is also imple- ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Performance • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from 264MB/s max using EDO memory to CPU. ...
...Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate from PCI mas- ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 9 II. mented on LAN activity through optional ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet card. FEATURES Features II. FEATURES ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Special Features: • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and ...to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of motherboards with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there is also imple- ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Performance • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from 264MB/s max using EDO memory to CPU. ...
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...• Remote Ring On (requires external modem): This allows a computer to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual With this benefit on managing their computer from their limited resources more critical for more memory and hard drive space to ...Today's operating systems such as information providers. Voltage specifications are used up to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. FEATURES ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will give the user information on -hand, any user can be...
...• Remote Ring On (requires external modem): This allows a computer to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual With this benefit on managing their computer from their limited resources more critical for more memory and hard drive space to ...Today's operating systems such as information providers. Voltage specifications are used up to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. FEATURES ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will give the user information on -hand, any user can be...
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FEATURES Parts of the ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard T: Parallel Conn. II. COM 2 Conn.(optional) Conn.(optional) Connector Joystick/MIDI Connector II. TV Out S-Video TV...B: PS/2 Keyboard Intel 440LX or 440EX AGPset Onboard ESS Audio 2 DIMM Sockets SEC CPU Socket (for Pentium II) Intel PIIX4 PCIset ASUS ASIC Keyboard BIOS, Multi-I/O Onboard VGA memory (SGRAM or SDRAM) ATI 3D Rage Chipset ImpacTV2 TV Out Programmable Flash ROM VGA Memory ... Card Back IrDA Port 2 USB Ports Riser Card Front Floppy Drive Connector Primary IDE Connector NLX Power Connector ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 11
FEATURES Parts of the ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard T: Parallel Conn. II. COM 2 Conn.(optional) Conn.(optional) Connector Joystick/MIDI Connector II. TV Out S-Video TV...B: PS/2 Keyboard Intel 440LX or 440EX AGPset Onboard ESS Audio 2 DIMM Sockets SEC CPU Socket (for Pentium II) Intel PIIX4 PCIset ASUS ASIC Keyboard BIOS, Multi-I/O Onboard VGA memory (SGRAM or SDRAM) ATI 3D Rage Chipset ImpacTV2 TV Out Programmable Flash ROM VGA Memory ... Card Back IrDA Port 2 USB Ports Riser Card Front Floppy Drive Connector Primary IDE Connector NLX Power Connector ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 11
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Riser Slot MIC Con. Infrared USB1&2 Riser Card Back Primary IDE NLX Power ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Panel Conn. INSTALLATION ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard Layout COM 1 Parallel COM 2 PS/2 RJ-45 Port RCA VGA MOUSE (TOP PORT) KEYBOARD (BOTTOM) Jack Connector 1 Joystick/MIDI Intel ... (depending on model) ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X VGA Chipset Impac TV2 1 AMC CMOS Power CR2032 3 Volt Cell Keyboard BIOS, RTC, & Multi-I/O ASUS ASIC Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) Hardware Monitor PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 1 ISA Slot 1 LAN LED Wake on LAN NLX Ext. Riser Card Front Riser ...
Riser Slot MIC Con. Infrared USB1&2 Riser Card Back Primary IDE NLX Power ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Panel Conn. INSTALLATION ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard Layout COM 1 Parallel COM 2 PS/2 RJ-45 Port RCA VGA MOUSE (TOP PORT) KEYBOARD (BOTTOM) Jack Connector 1 Joystick/MIDI Intel ... (depending on model) ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X VGA Chipset Impac TV2 1 AMC CMOS Power CR2032 3 Volt Cell Keyboard BIOS, RTC, & Multi-I/O ASUS ASIC Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) Hardware Monitor PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 1 ISA Slot 1 LAN LED Wake on LAN NLX Ext. Riser Card Front Riser ...
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...-1 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address or else conflicts will occur. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION p. 13 Audio Setting (Enable/Disable) Expansion Slots 1) DIMM Sockets 2) SEC CPU Slot 3) SLOT 1* 4) PCI 1, 2 p. 15 168-Pin DIMM Memory Expansion Sockets p. 17...
...-1 pins) *The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address or else conflicts will occur. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION p. 13 Audio Setting (Enable/Disable) Expansion Slots 1) DIMM Sockets 2) SEC CPU Slot 3) SLOT 1* 4) PCI 1, 2 p. 15 168-Pin DIMM Memory Expansion Sockets p. 17...
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... a metal object, such as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. JP1 3 2 1 Audio Enable JP1 3 2 1 Audio Disable R P2E-N Onboard Audio Setting 14 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual To protect them against damage from the system. Install Expansion Cards 5. III. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. If...
... a metal object, such as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. JP1 3 2 1 Audio Enable JP1 3 2 1 Audio Disable R P2E-N Onboard Audio Setting 14 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual To protect them against damage from the system. Install Expansion Cards 5. III. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. If...
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.... III. One side (with this motherboard. To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must have 18 chips or less. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 15 Memory modules with higher pin density than EDO chips. • BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on the... P2L-N motherboard.) IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in any combination as follows: DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Memory Modules Total Memory ...
.... III. One side (with this motherboard. To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must have 18 chips or less. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 15 Memory modules with higher pin density than EDO chips. • BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on the... P2L-N motherboard.) IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in any combination as follows: DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Memory Modules Total Memory ...
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... shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to be 3.3V Unbuffered for the specifications before purchasing memory modules. 16 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Because the number of pins are different on this motherboard. Four clock signals are longer and have a higher pin density. SIMM modules have the...
... shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to be 3.3V Unbuffered for the specifications before purchasing memory modules. 16 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Because the number of pins are different on this motherboard. Four clock signals are longer and have a higher pin density. SIMM modules have the...
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... WARNING! It is recommended that you have the following 9 items. (NOTE: The pictures in a SEC Cartridge (233-333MHz 512KB/256KB/0KB L2 Cache) CPU (Item 9) ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION CPU III. The design and color of your reference. INSTALLATION 3. III. You should be on the bottom.
... WARNING! It is recommended that you have the following 9 items. (NOTE: The pictures in a SEC Cartridge (233-333MHz 512KB/256KB/0KB L2 Cache) CPU (Item 9) ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION CPU III. The design and color of your reference. INSTALLATION 3. III. You should be on the bottom.
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Do not overtighten the captive nuts. III. INSTALLATION CPU (3) Captive nut Lock holes Captive nut 18 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Then, screw the captive nuts in the mechanism with the small rib on the board. Tighten captive nuts to each corner of the SEC CPU ...
Do not overtighten the captive nuts. III. INSTALLATION CPU (3) Captive nut Lock holes Captive nut 18 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Then, screw the captive nuts in the mechanism with the small rib on the board. Tighten captive nuts to each corner of the SEC CPU ...
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SEC Cartridge with Heatsink (Side View) SEC Cartridge with Heatsink (Top View) 3. Be sure that the heatsink is full inserted. (9) (8) Push lock inward (3) ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 19 With a screw driver, push the clamps one at a time into the SEC cartridge. Mount the Heatsink: Place the SEC cartridge face down on a flat ...
SEC Cartridge with Heatsink (Side View) SEC Cartridge with Heatsink (Top View) 3. Be sure that the heatsink is full inserted. (9) (8) Push lock inward (3) ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 19 With a screw driver, push the clamps one at a time into the SEC cartridge. Mount the Heatsink: Place the SEC cartridge face down on a flat ...
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..., necessary if you can connect the thermal sensor wire to secure the heatsink (without fan). INSTALLATION CPU R RT4 P2E-N CPU Thermal Sensor Connector 20 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual III. INSTALLATION 4. Secure the SEC Cartridge: Secure the SEC cartridge in place by sliding the heatsink support top bar into the bottom groove of...
..., necessary if you can connect the thermal sensor wire to secure the heatsink (without fan). INSTALLATION CPU R RT4 P2E-N CPU Thermal Sensor Connector 20 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual III. INSTALLATION 4. Secure the SEC Cartridge: Secure the SEC cartridge in place by sliding the heatsink support top bar into the bottom groove of...