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... 38 BIOS Features Setup 41 Details of BIOS Features Setup 41 Chipset Features Setup 44 Details of the ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard 11 Riser Card Back 11 Riser Card Front 11 III. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. External Connectors 24 Front Panel Descriptions 29 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. Expansion...
... 38 BIOS Features Setup 41 Details of BIOS Features Setup 41 Chipset Features Setup 44 Details of the ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard 11 Riser Card Back 11 Riser Card Front 11 III. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. External Connectors 24 Front Panel Descriptions 29 Power Connection Procedures 33 IV. Expansion...
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...Features: III. INTRODUCTION How this product Instructions on setting up the motherboard Instructions on setting up the BIOS software Information on the included support software Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS motherboard (1) Retention mechanism & heatsink support (2) Attach mount bridges (preinstalled)... (1) Motherboard User's Manual (1) System housing User's Manual (1) NLX Form-factor system housing, riser card, and power supply DIMM memory module 3.5inch Floppy Drive Slim CD-ROM and cable ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-on-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2L-N/P2E...
...Features: III. INTRODUCTION How this product Instructions on setting up the motherboard Instructions on setting up the BIOS software Information on the included support software Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS motherboard (1) Retention mechanism & heatsink support (2) Attach mount bridges (preinstalled)... (1) Motherboard User's Manual (1) System housing User's Manual (1) NLX Form-factor system housing, riser card, and power supply DIMM memory module 3.5inch Floppy Drive Slim CD-ROM and cable ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-on-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2L-N/P2E...
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ler with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE control- 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 a small package. UART2 can also be directed from ... and LS-120 floppy disk drives (3.5-inch disk drive: 120 MB, 1.44MB, 720K). The P2L-N Motherboard 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 FEATURES Features of either 512KB, 256KB, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache...
ler with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE control- 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 a small package. UART2 can also be directed from ... and LS-120 floppy disk drives (3.5-inch disk drive: 120 MB, 1.44MB, 720K). The P2L-N Motherboard 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 FEATURES Features of either 512KB, 256KB, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache...
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... memory to 33MB/s. The best of motherboards. With these features implemented in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Performance • Concurrent PCI...goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all is also imple- ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 9 FEATURES ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Special Features: • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is that supports ...
... memory to 33MB/s. The best of motherboards. With these features implemented in hardware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Performance • Concurrent PCI...goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all is also imple- ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 9 FEATURES ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Special Features: • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is that supports ...
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... system into the BIOS. • Dual Function Power Button: The system can determine the stage the computer is necessary to critical motherboard components. Suggestions will power off automatically even in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information ... Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable current to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is a important feature to be powered on...
... system into the BIOS. • Dual Function Power Button: The system can determine the stage the computer is necessary to critical motherboard components. Suggestions will power off automatically even in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information ... Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable current to ensure proper system configuration and management. 10 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is a important feature to be powered on...
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... Connector II. TV Out S-Video TV Out RCA VGA COM 1 B: Serial Conn. FEATURES Motherboard Parts T: PS/2 Mouse 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... 2 PCI Slots 1 ISA Slot NLX Slot Riser 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.
... Connector II. TV Out S-Video TV Out RCA VGA COM 1 B: Serial Conn. FEATURES Motherboard Parts T: PS/2 Mouse 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... 2 PCI Slots 1 ISA Slot NLX Slot Riser 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.
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INSTALLATION ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard Layout COM 1 Parallel COM 2 PS/2 RJ-45 Port RCA VGA MOUSE ... module) III. Riser Slot MIC Con. Panel Conn. Riser Card Front Riser Slot Riser Slot Floppy Drive Conn. INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout 12 CPU_FAN RT4 CPU Thermal Sensor Lead Row 0 1 2 3 Intel PIIX4 Chipset CDROM Connector VGA Memory Upgrade Socket...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...
INSTALLATION ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N Motherboard Layout COM 1 Parallel COM 2 PS/2 RJ-45 Port RCA VGA MOUSE ... module) III. Riser Slot MIC Con. Panel Conn. Riser Card Front Riser Slot Riser Slot Floppy Drive Conn. INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout 12 CPU_FAN RT4 CPU Thermal Sensor Lead Row 0 1 2 3 Intel PIIX4 Chipset CDROM Connector VGA Memory Upgrade Socket...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...
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ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Map of Board Jumpers 1) JP1 III. INSTALLATION p. 13 Audio Setting (Enable/Disable) Expansion Slots 1) DIMM Sockets 2) SEC CPU Slot 3) SLOT 1* 4) ... (optional) p. 25 Television Connector (RCA & 4-pin Female S-Video) 8) USB p. 26 Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin Female) 9) IR p. 26 Infrared Module 10) POWER p. 26 NLX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) 11) IDE1 p. 27 Primary IDE Connector (40-pin Block) 12) FLOPPY p. 27 Floppy Drive Connector (34-pin Block) 13. LAN_LED...
ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 13 INSTALLATION Map of Board Jumpers 1) JP1 III. INSTALLATION p. 13 Audio Setting (Enable/Disable) Expansion Slots 1) DIMM Sockets 2) SEC CPU Slot 3) SLOT 1* 4) ... (optional) p. 25 Television Connector (RCA & 4-pin Female S-Video) 8) USB p. 26 Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin Female) 9) IR p. 26 Infrared Module 10) POWER p. 26 NLX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) 11) IDE1 p. 27 Primary IDE Connector (40-pin Block) 12) FLOPPY p. 27 Floppy Drive Connector (34-pin Block) 13. LAN_LED...
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...Modules 3. Setup the BIOS Software 1. 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 Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, ...contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you do not have one, touch both of your computer when working on the Motherboard (if necessary) 2. Installation Steps Before using your computer. 1. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. Audio Setting ...
...Modules 3. Setup the BIOS Software 1. 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 Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, ...contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you do not have one, touch both of your computer when working on the Motherboard (if necessary) 2. Installation Steps Before using your computer. 1. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. Audio Setting ...
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... modules with higher pin density than EDO chips. • BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on the P2L-N motherboard.) IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is only available on bootup screen. • 8 chip/side modules do ...Synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) or EDO DRAM of the DIMM module takes up one Row on the motherboard. Two sockets are generally thinner with more that 18 chips exceeds specifications and may cause unstable operation.../EDO 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 256MB) = ASUS Memory Examples: ECC EDO DIMM (9 chips) III. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 15 III.
... modules with higher pin density than EDO chips. • BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on the P2L-N motherboard.) IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is only available on bootup screen. • 8 chip/side modules do ...Synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) or EDO DRAM of the DIMM module takes up one Row on the motherboard. Two sockets are generally thinner with more that 18 chips exceeds specifications and may cause unstable operation.../EDO 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 256MB) = ASUS Memory Examples: ECC EDO DIMM (9 chips) III. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 15 III.
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...the wrong type of DIMM to be 3.3V Unbuffered for the specifications before purchasing memory modules. 16 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual SIMM modules have the same pin contact on this motherboard. Because the number of DIMM module by the illustration below: 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3....shown. INSTALLATION System Memory Lock P2E-N 168 Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) must ask your retailer for this motherboard. You can identify the type of pins are longer and have a higher pin density. Four clock signals are supported on both sides. ...
...the wrong type of DIMM to be 3.3V Unbuffered for the specifications before purchasing memory modules. 16 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual SIMM modules have the same pin contact on this motherboard. Because the number of DIMM module by the illustration below: 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3....shown. INSTALLATION System Memory Lock P2E-N 168 Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) must ask your retailer for this motherboard. You can identify the type of pins are longer and have a higher pin density. Four clock signals are supported on both sides. ...
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.... (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 3. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. The design and color of your items may be slightly different.) Lock Holes (1) (2) Attach Mount Bridges...
.... (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 3. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. The design and color of your items may be slightly different.) Lock Holes (1) (2) Attach Mount Bridges...
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... (1 & 2) Installing the Pentium II Processor: 1. INSTALLATION CPU (3) Captive nut Lock holes Captive nut 18 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Doing so could damage your motherboard. III. WARNING! III. TIP: Orient the mechanism's lock holes toward the motherboard's chipsets (see motherboard layout for the location of the slot and that the mechanism is designed to no...
... (1 & 2) Installing the Pentium II Processor: 1. INSTALLATION CPU (3) Captive nut Lock holes Captive nut 18 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Doing so could damage your motherboard. III. WARNING! III. TIP: Orient the mechanism's lock holes toward the motherboard's chipsets (see motherboard layout for the location of the slot and that the mechanism is designed to no...
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.... With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipsets, press the cartridge gently but firmly until they lock (8) Lock Lock Push Clamp (9) The thermal pad & SEC cartridge should not have a gap! The thicker fin must be orientated toward the bottom. If the heatsink is full inserted. (9) (8) Push lock inward (3) ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 19...
.... With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipsets, press the cartridge gently but firmly until they lock (8) Lock Lock Push Clamp (9) The thermal pad & SEC cartridge should not have a gap! The thicker fin must be orientated toward the bottom. If the heatsink is full inserted. (9) (8) Push lock inward (3) ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 19...
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... next page). This is necessary to the motherboard through the retention mechanism's lock holes. (3) (3) (8) 5. The support base is not, however, 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 INSTALLATION 4. Secure the Heatsink...: Secure the SEC cartridge in place by sliding the heatsink support top bar into the bottom groove of the heatsink until it locks into the motherboard.
... next page). This is necessary to the motherboard through the retention mechanism's lock holes. (3) (3) (8) 5. The support base is not, however, 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 INSTALLATION 4. Secure the Heatsink...: Secure the SEC cartridge in place by sliding the heatsink support top bar into the bottom groove of the heatsink until it locks into the motherboard.
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... the heatsink support top bar because of proper heat dissipation and with three-pin fans that can be able to the CPU fan connector on motherboard. The heatsink support top bar will not be connected to also use the alert function through the included LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) software. You will... package, in the orientation as that for installing the AAVID heatsink with a lever to "Lock." Mount the heatsink in case you use a heatsink without a fan. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 21 III.
... the heatsink support top bar because of proper heat dissipation and with three-pin fans that can be able to the CPU fan connector on motherboard. The heatsink support top bar will not be connected to also use the alert function through the included LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) software. You will... package, in the orientation as that for installing the AAVID heatsink with a lever to "Lock." Mount the heatsink in case you use a heatsink without a fan. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 21 III.
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...Failure to do so may require to use an IRQ to both your expansion card. Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Keep the bracket for your motherboard and expansion cards. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . Assigning IRQs for expansion cards. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards ... referred to see a map of your computer will experience problems when those two devices are available to use at the same time. 22 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Ensure that no two devices share the same IRQs or your used and free IRQs. Make sure that no two ...
...Failure to do so may require to use an IRQ to both your expansion card. Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Keep the bracket for your motherboard and expansion cards. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . Assigning IRQs for expansion cards. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards ... referred to see a map of your computer will experience problems when those two devices are available to use at the same time. 22 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual Ensure that no two devices share the same IRQs or your used and free IRQs. Make sure that no two ...
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... IRQ number is added to as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you can contact your computer will occur. III. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve... use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards III. You may also need to use this motherboard are set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. Double clicking on your used by Legacy cards. If the ... (MSD.EXE) utility included in any available slot on the ISA bus. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 23
... IRQ number is added to as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard has complied with the BIOS, you can contact your computer will occur. III. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve... use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards III. You may also need to use this motherboard are set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. Double clicking on your used by Legacy cards. If the ... (MSD.EXE) utility included in any available slot on the ISA bus. ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual 23
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...keyboard plugs. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. The four corners of the connector. You may use IRQ12. Joystick/Midi (15-pin Female) 24 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual External Connectors WARNING! IDE ribbon cable must be connected with... the second drive connector no more than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the Motherboard." INSTALLATION Connectors III. PS/2 Keyboard Connector...
...keyboard plugs. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. The four corners of the connector. You may use IRQ12. Joystick/Midi (15-pin Female) 24 ASUS P2L-N/P2E-N User's Manual External Connectors WARNING! IDE ribbon cable must be connected with... the second drive connector no more than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the Motherboard." INSTALLATION Connectors III. PS/2 Keyboard Connector...