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...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS P2L97 Manual Revision: 2.05 E266 Release Date: October 1998 2 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in this manual, including the...used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...
...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS P2L97 Manual Revision: 2.05 E266 Release Date: October 1998 2 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in this manual, including the...used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...
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... Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 BBS: +886-2-2896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue,...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER 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 P2L97...
... Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 BBS: +886-2-2896-4667 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue,...ASUS ASUS COMPUTER 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 P2L97...
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...IRQs for Expansion Cards 24 Assigning DMA Channels for Pentium II Processors 23 4. CONTENTS I. BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults 38 4 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual BIOS SOFTWARE 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. Jumpers 12 Jumper ... 19 Universal Retention Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions 22 Recommended Heatsinks for ISA Cards 25 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 25 5. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard 10 Installation Steps 12 1. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM...
...IRQs for Expansion Cards 24 Assigning DMA Channels for Pentium II Processors 23 4. CONTENTS I. BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults 38 4 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual BIOS SOFTWARE 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. Jumpers 12 Jumper ... 19 Universal Retention Mechanism 19 Heatsinks 19 Installing the Processor 20 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions 22 Recommended Heatsinks for ISA Cards 25 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 25 5. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard 10 Installation Steps 12 1. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM...
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CONTENTS Standard CMOS Setup 38 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 38 BIOS Features Setup 41 Details of BIOS Features Setup 41 Chipset Features Setup 44 Details of Chipset Features Setup 44 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 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 5
CONTENTS Standard CMOS Setup 38 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 38 BIOS Features Setup 41 Details of BIOS Features Setup 41 Chipset Features Setup 44 Details of Chipset Features Setup 44 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 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 5
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... for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual The use of shielded cables for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
... for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual The use of shielded cables for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
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...product Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumper Instructions on setting up the BIOS software Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Univeral retention mechanism for SECC/SECC2/SEPP (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable (1) ... jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard user's manual Infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-SC200 Fast-SCSI or PCI-SC860 Ultra-Fast SCSI card (optional) ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the...
...product Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumper Instructions on setting up the BIOS software Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Univeral retention mechanism for SECC/SECC2/SEPP (1) IDE ribbon cable for master and slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable (1) ... jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard user's manual Infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-SC200 Fast-SCSI or PCI-SC860 Ultra-Fast SCSI card (optional) ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the...
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... of most devices for virtually automatic setup. • Thermal Sensor Connector with Optional Sensor: Accurately detects the CPU temperature of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard The ASUS P2L97 is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features processed by the fastest CPU. • Versatile Processor Support: ...Equipped with three DIMM sockets to support (8, 16, 32, 64, or 128MB) 168-pin SDRAM/EDO memory modules up to CPU. 8 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual FEATURES Features of processors with the ASUS Smart Fan or the Intel boxed processor heatsink with EPP and ECP capabilities.
... of most devices for virtually automatic setup. • Thermal Sensor Connector with Optional Sensor: Accurately detects the CPU temperature of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard The ASUS P2L97 is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features processed by the fastest CPU. • Versatile Processor Support: ...Equipped with three DIMM sockets to support (8, 16, 32, 64, or 128MB) 168-pin SDRAM/EDO memory modules up to CPU. 8 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual FEATURES Features of processors with the ASUS Smart Fan or the Intel boxed processor heatsink with EPP and ECP capabilities.
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II. FEATURES The ASUS P2L97 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 Intel 440LX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets Accelerated Graphics Port 4 PCI Slots Programmable Flash ROM 1 ISA/PCI Share 1 ISA Slot ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 9 FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II.
II. FEATURES The ASUS P2L97 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 Intel 440LX AGPset 3 DIMM Sockets Accelerated Graphics Port 4 PCI Slots Programmable Flash ROM 1 ISA/PCI Share 1 ISA Slot ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 9 FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) II.
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INSTALLATION Layout of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard PS/2 Top: Mouse Bottom: Keyboard KB_UP Top: USB USB 1 Bottom: USB 2 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN JP1 Pentium II Thermal Sensor Connector COM 1 Parallel Port COM 2 Intel ... Slot 1 ISA Slot 2 BUS FREQ FS0 FS1 FS2 Intel PIIX4 PCIset CHA_FAN BF0 BF2 BF1 BF3 BUS FREQ IR Connector IDE LED Panel Connectors 10 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual
INSTALLATION Layout of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard PS/2 Top: Mouse Bottom: Keyboard KB_UP Top: USB USB 1 Bottom: USB 2 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN JP1 Pentium II Thermal Sensor Connector COM 1 Parallel Port COM 2 Intel ... Slot 1 ISA Slot 2 BUS FREQ FS0 FS1 FS2 Intel PIIX4 PCIset CHA_FAN BF0 BF2 BF1 BF3 BUS FREQ IR Connector IDE LED Panel Connectors 10 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual
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ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) CLRTC 2) KB_UP 3) FS0, FS1, FS2 4) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 13 Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (Short/Clear CMOS) p. 13 Keyboard ...
ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) CLRTC 2) KB_UP 3) FS0, FS1, FS2 4) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 13 Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (Short/Clear CMOS) p. 13 Keyboard ...
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... shown graphi- Setup the BIOS Software 1. The jumpers will be moved together. For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be sharing pins from the system. 12 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Settings with two jumper numbers require that came with the component whenever the components are made through the use of your computer, you...
... shown graphi- Setup the BIOS Software 1. The jumpers will be moved together. For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be sharing pins from the system. 12 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Settings with two jumper numbers require that came with the component whenever the components are made through the use of your computer, you...
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... your AC power, (2) Short the two points (Labeled: CLRTC), (3) Turn on the +5VSB lead and the new ACPI BIOS support. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 13 Keyboard Power Up (KB_UP) This allows you to re-enter user preferences. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is...
... your AC power, (2) Short the two points (Labeled: CLRTC), (3) Turn on the +5VSB lead and the new ACPI BIOS support. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 13 Keyboard Power Up (KB_UP) This allows you to re-enter user preferences. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC) The CMOS RAM is...
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FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 P2L97 CPU Jumpers 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 60MHz 66MHz 75MHz 83MHz CPU Bus Frequency 123 123 123 123 123 BF3 BF3 BF3 BF3 BF3 BF2 BF2 BF2 BF2 BF2 BF1 ... Bus Frequency. Frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for the Pentium II processor because it sends a VID signal directly to the onboard power controller. 14 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual The BUS Clock multiplied by the Internal speed of your processor is not needed for the onboard Intel Chipset and are not guaranteed...
FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 FS2 FS1 FS0 P2L97 CPU Jumpers 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 60MHz 66MHz 75MHz 83MHz CPU Bus Frequency 123 123 123 123 123 BF3 BF3 BF3 BF3 BF3 BF2 BF2 BF2 BF2 BF2 BF1 ... Bus Frequency. Frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for the Pentium II processor because it sends a VID signal directly to the onboard power controller. 14 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual The BUS Clock multiplied by the Internal speed of your processor is not needed for the onboard Intel Chipset and are not guaranteed...
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... 2&3) SDRAM/EDO 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB x1 Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) SDRAM/EDO 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 384MB) = ASUS Memory Examples: EDO DIMM (9 chips, ECC) III. ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 17 Sockets are available for all memory modules) • Four possible memory chips are supported: EDO or SDRAM with and...
... 2&3) SDRAM/EDO 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB x1 Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) SDRAM/EDO 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 384MB) = ASUS Memory Examples: EDO DIMM (9 chips, ECC) III. ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 17 Sockets are available for all memory modules) • Four possible memory chips are supported: EDO or SDRAM with and...
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...inserted into the DIMM slot on both sides. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Loc P2L97 168 Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) memory modules must ask your retailer for the specifications before purchasing. ... Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notch on this motherboard. 18 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Procedures: Insert the module(s) as shown. You can identify the type of the breaks, the module ...
...inserted into the DIMM slot on both sides. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Loc P2L97 168 Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) memory modules must ask your retailer for the specifications before purchasing. ... Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notch on this motherboard. 18 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Procedures: Insert the module(s) as shown. You can identify the type of the breaks, the module ...
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... 1 connector for the boxed Pentium II and Celeron processors are those with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). WARNING! You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 19 The URM supports Pentium II and Celeron processors. III. Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC with heatsink and fan (top view...
... 1 connector for the boxed Pentium II and Celeron processors are those with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). WARNING! You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 19 The URM supports Pentium II and Celeron processors. III. Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC with heatsink and fan (top view...
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...) of the heatsink) and place the heatsink over the processor. The following steps are slightly offset to ensure good locking grip between the two.) 20 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Check the orientation of your processor. With a screw driver, push the clamps one pair of the URM are locked when shipped. Be sure...
...) of the heatsink) and place the heatsink over the processor. The following steps are slightly offset to ensure good locking grip between the two.) 20 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Check the orientation of your processor. With a screw driver, push the clamps one pair of the URM are locked when shipped. Be sure...
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...position and inward in the picture below). SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward III. Make sure the heatsink is firmly seated on ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions.) ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 21 Insert the SECC/SECC2/SEPP SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC's two locks inward ... heatsink. 3. SECC with a thermal sensor built inside the CPU fan, or purchased separately the thermal sensor cable (ASUS P2T-Cable), you purchased the especially designed ASUS Smart Fan (ASUS S-P2FAN), which comes with Pentium® II only: The SECC locks should be outward when secured so that the...
...position and inward in the picture below). SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward III. Make sure the heatsink is firmly seated on ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions.) ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 21 Insert the SECC/SECC2/SEPP SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC's two locks inward ... heatsink. 3. SECC with a thermal sensor built inside the CPU fan, or purchased separately the thermal sensor cable (ASUS P2T-Cable), you purchased the especially designed ASUS Smart Fan (ASUS S-P2FAN), which comes with Pentium® II only: The SECC locks should be outward when secured so that the...