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For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup ...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED ..., unless such repair, modification of the means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: ASUS P3B-F Manual Revision: 1.04 E467 Release Date: October 1999...
For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup ...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED ..., unless such repair, modification of the means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: ASUS P3B-F Manual Revision: 1.04 E467 Release Date: October 1999...
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... jumpers 4. Appendix Optional items 1.2 Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP processors (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable ... Reference material for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS S370 Series CPU cards (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 7 1.
... jumpers 4. Appendix Optional items 1.2 Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP processors (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable ... Reference material for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS S370 Series CPU cards (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 7 1.
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... from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improve IDE transfer rate using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle data transfers up to... work coming out of 5 watts) as Windows 98 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for system bootup (Suspend-to -RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings (average of STR mode). • Easy Installation: ...
... from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improve IDE transfer rate using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle data transfers up to... work coming out of 5 watts) as Windows 98 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for system bootup (Suspend-to -RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings (average of STR mode). • Easy Installation: ...
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...computer system's cover and the bracket plate on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. shared --------- shared shared --shared ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 29 Failure to do not need an IRQ to one use ...IRQs available but most of them are already in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. shared --- 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Remove your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card and make the system unstable or ...
...computer system's cover and the bracket plate on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. shared --------- shared shared --shared ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 29 Failure to do not need an IRQ to one use ...IRQs available but most of them are already in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. shared --- 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Remove your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card and make the system unstable or ...
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...16) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted key switch to the case-mounted suspend switch. 38 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual The sensor is triggered when a high level signal is sent to the system power LED, which occurs when a panel switch or...Chassis Signal GND 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14) Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This requires an external detection mechanism such as application and driver support. 19) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green...
...16) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted key switch to the case-mounted suspend switch. 38 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual The sensor is triggered when a high level signal is sent to the system power LED, which occurs when a panel switch or...Chassis Signal GND 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14) Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This requires an external detection mechanism such as application and driver support. 19) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green...
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... and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 42 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual AFLASH.EXE is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you reboot using a floppy. 3. Type FORMAT ... Writer utility that you need to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. It is your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to run AFLASH. 4. To determine ...
... and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 42 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual AFLASH.EXE is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you reboot using a floppy. 3. Type FORMAT ... Writer utility that you need to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. It is your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to run AFLASH. 4. To determine ...
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...under Windows NT in the BUSMASTR folder, USB patch to fix problems when using the USB driver under Windows 95 OSR 2.1 in PDF format at any of our web sites. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. • ReadMe: Displays ...the filelist for more information. • Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view information about your screen. 76 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 5. SOFTWARE ...
...under Windows NT in the BUSMASTR folder, USB patch to fix problems when using the USB driver under Windows 95 OSR 2.1 in PDF format at any of our web sites. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. • ReadMe: Displays ...the filelist for more information. • Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view information about your screen. 76 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 5. SOFTWARE ...
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...due to the independent programmable timing registers in the controller's design. 7.1.1 Software Installation This section details the UltraDMA/66 card driver installation procedure when used with various operating systems. DOS For first-time installation, follow the standard procedure of different standards can...devices, including IDE, EIDE, Fast-ATA, and Ultra-ATA standards. Type "A:SETUP" at the "A:\" prompt. 3. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 97 7. The UltraDMA/66 card's two IDE connectors each support a master/slave combination of your system's motherboard. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7.
...due to the independent programmable timing registers in the controller's design. 7.1.1 Software Installation This section details the UltraDMA/66 card driver installation procedure when used with various operating systems. DOS For first-time installation, follow the standard procedure of different standards can...devices, including IDE, EIDE, Fast-ATA, and Ultra-ATA standards. Type "A:SETUP" at the "A:\" prompt. 3. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 97 7. The UltraDMA/66 card's two IDE connectors each support a master/slave combination of your system's motherboard. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7.
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... Existing Windows 95/98". After installing the UltraDMA/66 controller card and configuring the hard drives, partition and format your computer. Choose the "Driver" tab in the next window, press "OK" again. 14. Type "A:\" in place). Press "Yes" when asked if you 're installing the... system with Windows 95/98 already installed, see "Installing Drivers with the UltraDMA/66 controller card already in the text box and then press "OK." APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7. After installation, go to eject the diskette from drive A:. 98 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 7. Be sure to the "Start" ...
... Existing Windows 95/98". After installing the UltraDMA/66 controller card and configuring the hard drives, partition and format your computer. Choose the "Driver" tab in the next window, press "OK" again. 14. Type "A:\" in place). Press "Yes" when asked if you 're installing the... system with Windows 95/98 already installed, see "Installing Drivers with the UltraDMA/66 controller card already in the text box and then press "OK." APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7. After installation, go to eject the diskette from drive A:. 98 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 7. Be sure to the "Start" ...
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APPENDIX Windows 95 4.00.950B (OSR2) 1. In the hierarchical display under "Other Devices" is a listing for the driver, choose "Yes (recommended)." 10. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 99 7. After installing the UltraDMA/66 controller card and configuring the hard drives, partition and format your hard ...should inform you want Windows to find the "Ultr66.MPD" file, type "A:\" in the "Properties" window, and then press the "Update Driver" button. 9. Press "OK." When Windows informs you wish to the "Start" menu and choose "Settings." 4. Press "Finish." (If Windows can't find...
APPENDIX Windows 95 4.00.950B (OSR2) 1. In the hierarchical display under "Other Devices" is a listing for the driver, choose "Yes (recommended)." 10. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 99 7. After installing the UltraDMA/66 controller card and configuring the hard drives, partition and format your hard ...should inform you want Windows to find the "Ultr66.MPD" file, type "A:\" in the "Properties" window, and then press the "Update Driver" button. 9. Press "OK." When Windows informs you wish to the "Start" menu and choose "Settings." 4. Press "Finish." (If Windows can't find...
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... drive(s), if necessary. 2. In the "Control Panel" window, double-click on the "System" icon. 6. Choose the "Driver" tab in the text box. 11. A message informing you want to remove the diskette from drive A:. 100 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual Press "Next," then "Finish," then "Yes" when asked if you that Windows has found "UltraDMA...
... drive(s), if necessary. 2. In the "Control Panel" window, double-click on the "System" icon. 6. Choose the "Driver" tab in the text box. 11. A message informing you want to remove the diskette from drive A:. 100 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual Press "Next," then "Finish," then "Yes" when asked if you that Windows has found "UltraDMA...
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... configuring the hard drives, power up the system and boot Windows. 2. Insert the "UltraDMA/66 Driver" diskette in drive A:. 4. Be sure to restart your computer. If a message informing you want to remove the diskette from drive A:. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 101 APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7. The "Update Device Drive Wizard" will appear, informing...
... configuring the hard drives, power up the system and boot Windows. 2. Insert the "UltraDMA/66 Driver" diskette in drive A:. 4. Be sure to restart your computer. If a message informing you want to remove the diskette from drive A:. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 101 APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7. The "Update Device Drive Wizard" will appear, informing...
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... been properly loaded, choose "Settings" from the generated list box, choose "Search for a better driver than the one your computer. Click on "Next," and then on "Next." Driver Confirmation To confirm that it has found "UltraDMA/66 IDE Controller" should appear. 8. Choose "Yes... and boot Windows. 2. "ULTRADMA/66 IDE controller" could appear. 102 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual A message informing you want to eject the diskette from the generated choices, choose "Specify a location." 5. Insert the "UltraDMA/66 Driver" diskette in drive A:. 7. APPENDIX Windows 98 1. Click on "Next,"...
... been properly loaded, choose "Settings" from the generated list box, choose "Search for a better driver than the one your computer. Click on "Next," and then on "Next." Driver Confirmation To confirm that it has found "UltraDMA/66 IDE Controller" should appear. 8. Choose "Yes... and boot Windows. 2. "ULTRADMA/66 IDE controller" could appear. 102 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual A message informing you want to eject the diskette from the generated choices, choose "Specify a location." 5. Insert the "UltraDMA/66 Driver" diskette in drive A:. 7. APPENDIX Windows 98 1. Click on "Next,"...
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... the "Setup Method" dialog box, press "Enter" to configure an additional adapter. 5. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 103 APPENDIX Windows NT If you're installing UltraDMA/66 under Windows NT 3.51, create a floppy disk titled "Windows NT 3.51 UltraDMA/66 Drivers." and "ULTRADMA/66.SYS" and "DISK1" from floppy and type "WINNT/B". insert this...
... the "Setup Method" dialog box, press "Enter" to configure an additional adapter. 5. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 103 APPENDIX Windows NT If you're installing UltraDMA/66 under Windows NT 3.51, create a floppy disk titled "Windows NT 3.51 UltraDMA/66 Drivers." and "ULTRADMA/66.SYS" and "DISK1" from floppy and type "WINNT/B". insert this...
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..."a:\" in the dialog box. 6. After successfully installing the driver, the "SCSI Adapter Setup" dialog box will appear. The "Select SCSI Adapter Option" will show that the "UltraDMA/66Controller" has been installed. 104 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual Press "Install." 8. The "Insert Diskette"... box will appear. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7. APPENDIX Installing Drivers with Existing Windows NT 3.51 NOTE: Hard drives should not be ...
..."a:\" in the dialog box. 6. After successfully installing the driver, the "SCSI Adapter Setup" dialog box will appear. The "Select SCSI Adapter Option" will show that the "UltraDMA/66Controller" has been installed. 104 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual Press "Install." 8. The "Insert Diskette"... box will appear. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7. APPENDIX Installing Drivers with Existing Windows NT 3.51 NOTE: Hard drives should not be ...
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... card before any hard drives are connected to the UltraDMA/66 controller card. Choose "Settings" from the "Settings" menu. 3. Choose "Drivers," and then press "Add." 5. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 105 APPENDIX Installing Drivers with Existing Windows NT 4.0 NOTE: Hard drives should not be loaded on the "SCSI Adapters" icon, which generates the "SCSI Adapters...
... card before any hard drives are connected to the UltraDMA/66 controller card. Choose "Settings" from the "Settings" menu. 3. Choose "Drivers," and then press "Add." 5. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 105 APPENDIX Installing Drivers with Existing Windows NT 4.0 NOTE: Hard drives should not be loaded on the "SCSI Adapters" icon, which generates the "SCSI Adapters...
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... controller card); "QUANTUM FIREBALL CR8.4A" represents the model name/number; Problem: While booting Windows NT during a floppyless install (see "Installing Drivers During Windows NT 3.51/4.0 Installation" ), the message "Inaccessible Boot Device" appears. Reboot the system, and press the "F6" key when the.... Solution: A 40-wire, 400pin IDE cable is being used with the UltraDMA/ 66 package; "8056MB" represents the drive's capacity; ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 107 if you wish to connect a second Ultra-ATA/66 hard drive to the UltraDMA/66 controller card, you must be...
... controller card); "QUANTUM FIREBALL CR8.4A" represents the model name/number; Problem: While booting Windows NT during a floppyless install (see "Installing Drivers During Windows NT 3.51/4.0 Installation" ), the message "Inaccessible Boot Device" appears. Reboot the system, and press the "F6" key when the.... Solution: A 40-wire, 400pin IDE cable is being used with the UltraDMA/ 66 package; "8056MB" represents the drive's capacity; ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 107 if you wish to connect a second Ultra-ATA/66 hard drive to the UltraDMA/66 controller card, you must be...
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... a CD-ROM disk install (see "Installing Drivers During Windows NT 3.51/4.0 Installation" ), the message "No Hard Drives Found" appears. Solution: System CPU may be sure that the PCI bus clock is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration..." Also, be overclocked. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 108 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual UltraDMA/66 does not support...
... a CD-ROM disk install (see "Installing Drivers During Windows NT 3.51/4.0 Installation" ), the message "No Hard Drives Found" appears. Solution: System CPU may be sure that the PCI bus clock is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration..." Also, be overclocked. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 108 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual UltraDMA/66 does not support...
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... Consists of course save you ? 7. tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. 110 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual A: Wake-On-LAN is Wake-On-LAN ? APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 7. A: The Wake-On-LAN feature provides the capability to remotely power on ACPI & APM •...; Provides LED indicators for you time-consuming efforts and costs. Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM LAN Server • NDIS 3.0 Drivers - Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 3.11 7.2.3 Question and Answer Q: What is a remote management tool with Wake-On-LAN...
... Consists of course save you ? 7. tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. 110 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual A: Wake-On-LAN is Wake-On-LAN ? APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 7. A: The Wake-On-LAN feature provides the capability to remotely power on ACPI & APM •...; Provides LED indicators for you time-consuming efforts and costs. Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM LAN Server • NDIS 3.0 Drivers - Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 3.11 7.2.3 Question and Answer Q: What is a remote management tool with Wake-On-LAN...