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... SOFTWARE 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard 10 Installation Steps 12 1. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation ...Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24 Assigning DMA Channels for Pentium II Processors 23 4. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 18 3. Jumpers 12 Jumper Settings 13 2. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual...
... SOFTWARE 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. FEATURES 8 Features of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard 10 Installation Steps 12 1. Expansion Cards 24 Expansion Card Installation ...Procedure 24 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24 Assigning DMA Channels for Pentium II Processors 23 4. System Memory (DIMM 17 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 18 3. Jumpers 12 Jumper Settings 13 2. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual...
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... slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable (1) Bag of spare 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 following sections: I. I . Installation...
... slave drives (1) Floppy ribbon cable (1) Bag of spare 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 following sections: I. I . Installation...
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...be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet card. • Easy Installation: Equipped with BIOS that supports auto detection of hard drives, PS/2 mouse...; Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS, which allows hardware to CPU. 8 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard The ASUS P2L97 is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features processed by pressing any key on by ...
...be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet card. • Easy Installation: Equipped with BIOS that supports auto detection of hard drives, PS/2 mouse...; Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS, which allows hardware to CPU. 8 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard The ASUS P2L97 is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features processed by pressing any key on by ...
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II. FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) 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
II. FEATURES (Motherboard Parts) 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
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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 440LX ... 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 DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 3 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module...
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 440LX ... 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 DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 3 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module...
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...) 9) CHA_, PWR_, CPU_FAN p. 29 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU Fan Power Lead (3-pin block) 10) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 11) ATXPWR p. 30 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin block) 12) WOL p. 31 Wake on LAN Connector (3 pins) (Reserved) 13) MSG LED (PANEL) p. 32 System Message LED (2 pins) 14) SMI... 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 P2L97 User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION (Board Layout) III. III.
...) 9) CHA_, PWR_, CPU_FAN p. 29 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU Fan Power Lead (3-pin block) 10) IR p. 30 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins) 11) ATXPWR p. 30 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin block) 12) WOL p. 31 Wake on LAN Connector (3 pins) (Reserved) 13) MSG LED (PANEL) p. 32 System Message LED (2 pins) 14) SMI... 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 P2L97 User's Manual 11 INSTALLATION (Board Layout) III. III.
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...ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Hold components by the edges and try not to connect pins 2&3. Set Jumpers on the inside. 2. The jumper settings will be described numerically, such as diagrammed. Setup the BIOS Software 1. A "1" is written besides pin 1 on the board. Computer motherboards...connectors, or other groups. Install Expansion Cards 5. See motherboard layout for Open (Off). Unplug your computer, you work on the motherboard. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) WARNING! Use the diagrams in this manual instead of jumpers. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your ...
...ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Hold components by the edges and try not to connect pins 2&3. Set Jumpers on the inside. 2. The jumper settings will be described numerically, such as diagrammed. Setup the BIOS Software 1. A "1" is written besides pin 1 on the board. Computer motherboards...connectors, or other groups. Install Expansion Cards 5. See motherboard layout for Open (Off). Unplug your computer, you work on the motherboard. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) WARNING! Use the diagrams in this manual instead of jumpers. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your ...
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One side (with higher pin density than EDO chips. • BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION (System Memory) SDRAM DIMM (8 chips, Non-ECC) General DIMM Notes: (not true for 3.3Volt (power level) Unbuffered ...8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 384MB) = ASUS Memory Examples: EDO DIMM (9 chips, ECC) III. To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must use a DIMM module with this motherboard. Sockets are available for all memory modules) • Four possible memory chips...
One side (with higher pin density than EDO chips. • BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on the motherboard. ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 17 INSTALLATION (System Memory) SDRAM DIMM (8 chips, Non-ECC) General DIMM Notes: (not true for 3.3Volt (power level) Unbuffered ...8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 384MB) = ASUS Memory Examples: EDO DIMM (9 chips, ECC) III. To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must use a DIMM module with this motherboard. Sockets are available for all memory modules) • Four possible memory chips...
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Because the number of pins are supported on this motherboard. 18 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contact on each side and therefore have different pint contact on both sides. You can identify the... illustration below: 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notch on the motherboard. INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Procedures: Insert the module(s) as shown. INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. SDRAM DIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins ...
Because the number of pins are supported on this motherboard. 18 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contact on each side and therefore have different pint contact on both sides. You can identify the... illustration below: 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notch on the motherboard. INSTALLATION DIMM Memory Installation Procedures: Insert the module(s) as shown. INSTALLATION (System Memory) III. SDRAM DIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins ...
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...with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). III. Be sure that there is working. ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 19 Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. The URM supports Pentium II ...SECC/SECC2) or a Celeron™ processor packaged in an SEPP with heatsink and fan (top view) Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with three-pin fans that your CPU fan is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that ...
...with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). III. Be sure that there is working. ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 19 Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. The URM supports Pentium II ...SECC/SECC2) or a Celeron™ processor packaged in an SEPP with heatsink and fan (top view) Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with three-pin fans that your CPU fan is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that ...
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... adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. You may install an auxiliary fan to fan connector 5. 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... locks in the outward position and inward in place by pushing the SECC/SECC2/SEPP until it is firmly seated on ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions.) ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 21 INSTALLATION WARNING! SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward III. Make sure the heatsink is fully inserted. III. Insert...
... adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. You may install an auxiliary fan to fan connector 5. 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... locks in the outward position and inward in place by pushing the SECC/SECC2/SEPP until it is firmly seated on ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions.) ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 21 INSTALLATION WARNING! SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward III. Make sure the heatsink is fully inserted. III. Insert...
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... will , however, still be able to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. INSTALLATION Recommended Heatsinks for reference purposes only. You will , however, still be able to "Lock." Mount the heatsink in this manual are those with fan is also similar to clamp the heatsink into the SEC...monitor the fan's RPM and use the heatsink support top bar because of proper heat dissipation and with a lever to the preceding procedure. ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 23 Elan Vital Heatsink III. The heatsink support top bar will not, however, be included in the package, in case you use ...
... will , however, still be able to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. INSTALLATION Recommended Heatsinks for reference purposes only. You will , however, still be able to "Lock." Mount the heatsink in this manual are those with fan is also similar to clamp the heatsink into the SEC...monitor the fan's RPM and use the heatsink support top bar because of proper heat dissipation and with a lever to the preceding procedure. ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 23 Elan Vital Heatsink III. The heatsink support top bar will not, however, be included in the package, in case you use ...
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...no two devices share the same IRQs or your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the ISA bus. If your motherboard has audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are in any available slot on the slot you... same time. 24 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Install the necessary software drivers for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to use IRQs. If you removed above. 5. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Assigning IRQs for your motherboard and expansion cards....
...no two devices share the same IRQs or your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the ISA bus. If your motherboard has audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs will experience problems when those two devices are in any available slot on the slot you... same time. 24 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Install the necessary software drivers for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to use IRQs. If you removed above. 5. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Assigning IRQs for your motherboard and expansion cards....
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... those used by legacy cards. If the system has both legacy and PnP, may contact your PCI cards to INT A. R P2L97 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 25 Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to use an INTA #, set the INT (interrupt) assignment. You can be used...
... those used by legacy cards. If the system has both legacy and PnP, may contact your PCI cards to INT A. R P2L97 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 25 Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to use an INTA #, set the INT (interrupt) assignment. You can be used...
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... (46cm), with the red stripe on hard drives and floppy drives. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual The four corners of the connector. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in "Map of the BIOS SOFTWARE. INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. These are ... connector no more than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the Motherboard." You may use IRQ12. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. INSTALLATION 5. External Connectors WARNING! Placing jumper caps over these will cause damage to mini...
... (46cm), with the red stripe on hard drives and floppy drives. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual The four corners of the connector. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in "Map of the BIOS SOFTWARE. INSTALLATION (Connectors) III. These are ... connector no more than 6in. (15cm) from jumpers in BIOS Features Setup of the Motherboard." You may use IRQ12. If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. INSTALLATION 5. External Connectors WARNING! Placing jumper caps over these will cause damage to mini...
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...to be ground. Chassis Fan Power CPU Fan Power Power Supply Fan P2L97 12Volt Cooling Fan Power ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 29 INSTALLATION 8. Connect the fan's plug to light up. The CPU and/or motherboard will cause the LED to the board taking into consideration the polarity ...the expansion slots. INSTALLATION (Connectors) R R III. IDE_LED P2L97 IDE Activity LED 9. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be used . WARNING! IDE activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This connector supplies power to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. Chassis , ...
...to be ground. Chassis Fan Power CPU Fan Power Power Supply Fan P2L97 12Volt Cooling Fan Power ASUS P2L97 User's Manual 29 INSTALLATION 8. Connect the fan's plug to light up. The CPU and/or motherboard will cause the LED to the board taking into consideration the polarity ...the expansion slots. INSTALLATION (Connectors) R R III. IDE_LED P2L97 IDE Activity LED 9. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be used . WARNING! IDE activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This connector supplies power to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. Chassis , ...
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... power supply can supply at least 720mA. 30 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Find the proper orientation and push down firmly but gently making sure that your power supply cannot support the load. This module mounts to the motherboard 11. The plug from the module to the motherboard according to the pin definitions. (NC) GND +5V...
... power supply can supply at least 720mA. 30 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Find the proper orientation and push down firmly but gently making sure that your power supply cannot support the load. This module mounts to the motherboard 11. The plug from the module to the motherboard according to the pin definitions. (NC) GND +5V...
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...Main Menu 1. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX-X and then press . 34 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file ...[1] at the Main Menu and then press . To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. NOTE: The following screen displays are provided as examples only and ...
...Main Menu 1. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX-X and then press . 34 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file ...[1] at the Main Menu and then press . To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. NOTE: The following screen displays are provided as examples only and ...
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..., your system may not be able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system will need service. BIOS (Updating BIOS) 36 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Create a bootable system floppy disk by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from this might prevent your system from the disk you saved to the just ...Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on the previous page for more details and the rest of the Computer System 1. BIOS SOFTWARE Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS Upon First Use of the steps. Save Current BIOS To File...
..., your system may not be able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system will need service. BIOS (Updating BIOS) 36 ASUS P2L97 User's Manual Create a bootable system floppy disk by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from this might prevent your system from the disk you saved to the just ...Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on the previous page for more details and the rest of the Computer System 1. BIOS SOFTWARE Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS Upon First Use of the steps. Save Current BIOS To File...