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...4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 42 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ...... 43 4 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 21 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 21 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation 22 3.6 Central ...(AGP 31 3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 31 3.8 External Connectors 32 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 41 4. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. CONTENTS 1.
...4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 42 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ...... 43 4 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 21 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 21 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation 22 3.6 Central ...(AGP 31 3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 31 3.8 External Connectors 32 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 41 4. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. CONTENTS 1.
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... up the BIOS software 5. Software Reference 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.
... up the BIOS software 5. Software Reference 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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...8226; Intel AGPset: Features Intel's 440BX AGPset with I/O subsystems and front-side bus (FSB) platform, which is used to manually setup the processor. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and... Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of jumpers are necessary to 1024MB. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3B-F Motherboard The ASUS P3B-F is enabled. 2. These new SDRAMs are provided to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. 8 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual FEA TURES Specifications 2.
...8226; Intel AGPset: Features Intel's 440BX AGPset with I/O subsystems and front-side bus (FSB) platform, which is used to manually setup the processor. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and... Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of jumpers are necessary to 1024MB. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3B-F Motherboard The ASUS P3B-F is enabled. 2. These new SDRAMs are provided to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. 8 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual FEA TURES Specifications 2.
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UART2 can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up when there is standby power to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power before plugging and unplugging devices so as ...light up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) • Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one ISA, and six PCI with no ISA. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 9 FEATURES • PCI & ISA Expansion Slots: Provides options of five 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) with two 16-bit ISA expansion slots, six ...
UART2 can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up when there is standby power to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power before plugging and unplugging devices so as ...light up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) • Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one ISA, and six PCI with no ISA. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 9 FEATURES • PCI & ISA Expansion Slots: Provides options of five 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) with two 16-bit ISA expansion slots, six ...
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...power savings (average of 5 watts) as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStartTM so that supports autodetection of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'99 compliancy. To fully utilize the benefits of STR mode). • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that you ...• Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improve IDE transfer rate using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which increases the data transfer rate to 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI ...
...power savings (average of 5 watts) as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStartTM so that supports autodetection of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'99 compliancy. To fully utilize the benefits of STR mode). • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that you ...• Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improve IDE transfer rate using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which increases the data transfer rate to 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAM. 10 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI ...
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... 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are used up to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be monitored for less than 4 seconds, the system enters the ...computers from anywhere in implementing silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for RPM and failure. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 11 All fans are monitored to ensure stable voltage to prevent possible application crashes. The system resource monitor will power off automatically ...
... 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are used up to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be monitored for less than 4 seconds, the system enters the ...computers from anywhere in implementing silent PC systems. • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for RPM and failure. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 11 All fans are monitored to ensure stable voltage to prevent possible application crashes. The system resource monitor will power off automatically ...
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FEA TURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts 1 ATX Power Connector 2 Slot 1 CPU Socket 3 Intel 440BX AGPset 4 4 DIMM Sockets 5 IDE Connectors 6 ASUS ASIC with hardware monitor 7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 8 Function DIP Switches 9 Intel PIIX4E PCIset 10 Onboard LED 11 Wake-On-Ring Connector 12 1 or 2 ISA ... Graphics Port 18 Serial Port Connector 19 Parallel Port Connector 20 Serial Port Connector 21 2 USB Connectors 22 T: PS/2 Mouse Connector B: PS/2 Keyboard Connector 12 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 2.
FEA TURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts 1 ATX Power Connector 2 Slot 1 CPU Socket 3 Intel 440BX AGPset 4 4 DIMM Sockets 5 IDE Connectors 6 ASUS ASIC with hardware monitor 7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 8 Function DIP Switches 9 Intel PIIX4E PCIset 10 Onboard LED 11 Wake-On-Ring Connector 12 1 or 2 ISA ... Graphics Port 18 Serial Port Connector 19 Parallel Port Connector 20 Serial Port Connector 21 2 USB Connectors 22 T: PS/2 Mouse Connector B: PS/2 Keyboard Connector 12 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 2.
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2. FEATURES 12 3 4 5 22 21 20 19 18 2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 13
2. FEATURES 12 3 4 5 22 21 20 19 18 2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 13
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... 2 3 4 5 6 7 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (CMOS Power) Accelerated Graphics Port PCI Slot 1 DIP Switches DSW R P3B-F Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) Multi-I/O Wake-On-LAN Connector (WOL_CON) PCI Slot 2 CHASSIS PCI Slot 3 SMB WOR PCI Slot... optional at the time of purchase.) FLOPPY Intel PIIX4E PCIset CLRTC ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN PANEL JEN IDELED IR 14 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS2 TOP: Mouse ATXPWR KBMS BOTTOM: Keyboard TOP: USB ...168 pin module) SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE Printer Port ATX Power Connector Slot 1 3. 3.
... 2 3 4 5 6 7 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (CMOS Power) Accelerated Graphics Port PCI Slot 1 DIP Switches DSW R P3B-F Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) Multi-I/O Wake-On-LAN Connector (WOL_CON) PCI Slot 2 CHASSIS PCI Slot 3 SMB WOR PCI Slot... optional at the time of purchase.) FLOPPY Intel PIIX4E PCIset CLRTC ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN PANEL JEN IDELED IR 14 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS2 TOP: Mouse ATXPWR KBMS BOTTOM: Keyboard TOP: USB ...168 pin module) SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE Printer Port ATX Power Connector Slot 1 3. 3.
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) DSW-Switch 6 2) DSW-Switches 7-10 3) DSW-Switches 1-4 4) JEN 5) JP20 p. 17 AGP Bus Frequency Setting p. 18 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection p. 19 CPU Core...Message LED Lead (2 pins) 19) SMI (PANEL) p. 36 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) 20) PWR.SW (PANEL) p. 37 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 21) RESET (PANEL) p. 37 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 22) ATXPWR p. 38 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 23) JTPWR p. 38 Thermal Sensor Connector ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) DSW-Switch 6 2) DSW-Switches 7-10 3) DSW-Switches 1-4 4) JEN 5) JP20 p. 17 AGP Bus Frequency Setting p. 18 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection p. 19 CPU Core...Message LED Lead (2 pins) 19) SMI (PANEL) p. 36 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) 20) PWR.SW (PANEL) p. 37 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 21) RESET (PANEL) p. 37 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 22) ATXPWR p. 38 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 23) JTPWR p. 38 Thermal Sensor Connector ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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...them against damage from the system. 3. If you work on the inside. 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer. 1. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the ... components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your motherboard's function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 16 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual
...them against damage from the system. 3. If you work on the inside. 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer. 1. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the ... components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your motherboard's function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 16 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual
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... Bus Frequency Setting (DSW-Switch 6) This option sets the frequency ratio between the AGP bus frequency and the DRAM (CPU bus) frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. AGP Frequency Selection 7. x1 DRAM Freq. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 17 Frequency Selection 10. x2/3 P3B-F AGP Bus Frequency Setting WARNING! The white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP...
... Bus Frequency Setting (DSW-Switch 6) This option sets the frequency ratio between the AGP bus frequency and the DRAM (CPU bus) frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. AGP Frequency Selection 7. x1 DRAM Freq. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 17 Frequency Selection 10. x2/3 P3B-F AGP Bus Frequency Setting WARNING! The white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP...
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...to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. WARNING! NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be stable. 18 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's... (DSW-Switches 7-10) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to be set to the onboard power controller. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. It may result in a slower speed. Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the Pentium III / II / Celeron processor because it...
...to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. WARNING! NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be stable. 18 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's... (DSW-Switches 7-10) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to be set to the onboard power controller. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. It may result in a slower speed. Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the Pentium III / II / Celeron processor because it...
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... [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. Multiple) (AGP) Freq. HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (DSW... Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III/II Pentium II Pentium II (CPU BUS Freq.) (Freq. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 19 NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be disabled . H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be set to OFF. 3.
... [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. Multiple) (AGP) Freq. HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (DSW... Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III/II Pentium II Pentium II (CPU BUS Freq.) (Freq. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 19 NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be disabled . H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be set to OFF. 3.
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.../Output Voltage Setting WARNING! Setting JEN Enable (jumperfree) [2-3] (default) Disable (jumper) [1-2] 3. Leave on default setting. 20 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings JEN 123 Jumper 123 JumperFree R P3B-F P3B-F Jumper Mode Setting NOTE: In JumperFree mode, your system will start up at a bus speed of your processor internal speed after you have changed/reinstalled ...
.../Output Voltage Setting WARNING! Setting JEN Enable (jumperfree) [2-3] (default) Disable (jumper) [1-2] 3. Leave on default setting. 20 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings JEN 123 Jumper 123 JumperFree R P3B-F P3B-F Jumper Mode Setting NOTE: In JumperFree mode, your system will start up at a bus speed of your processor internal speed after you have changed/reinstalled ...
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... Chip Configuration. Install memory in 16, 32, 64,128MB; H/W SETUP System Memory 3. If your DIMMs are available for best performance vs. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 21 One side (with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip) and make the proper settings through SDRAM Configuration...: SDRAM with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). double-sided come in any combination as follows: DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Total Memory...
... Chip Configuration. Install memory in 16, 32, 64,128MB; H/W SETUP System Memory 3. If your DIMMs are available for best performance vs. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 21 One side (with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip) and make the proper settings through SDRAM Configuration...: SDRAM with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). double-sided come in any combination as follows: DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Total Memory...
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... different pin contacts on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 22 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on each side and therefore... have the same pin contacts on both sides. Lock 88 Pins R P3B-F P3B-F 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets 60 Pins...
... different pin contacts on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 22 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on each side and therefore... have the same pin contacts on both sides. Lock 88 Pins R P3B-F P3B-F 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets 60 Pins...
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...reference purposes only. The appearance of your retention mechanism and fan may be used on any ASUS motherboard with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). An ASUS S370 CPU card can allow Socket 370 processors to SECC2 fan except that the clamping design... processors) is different. 3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with the Slot 1 connector (See 7.2 ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards for instructions on using this card). H/W SETUP CPU Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE...
...reference purposes only. The appearance of your retention mechanism and fan may be used on any ASUS motherboard with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). An ASUS S370 CPU card can allow Socket 370 processors to SECC2 fan except that the clamping design... processors) is different. 3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with the Slot 1 connector (See 7.2 ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards for instructions on using this card). H/W SETUP CPU Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE...
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...checking that can be connected to an upright position. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. 3.6.3 Installing the Processor 1. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.2 Heatsinks The recommended heatsinks (... the support arms, simply flip Unlocked Folding them up to the fan connectors on the motherboard. Unlock the URM's Folding Support Arms: The folding support arms of your processor. 24 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual Support Arms 3. H/W SETUP CPU The URM is working. 3.
...checking that can be connected to an upright position. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. 3.6.3 Installing the Processor 1. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.2 Heatsinks The recommended heatsinks (... the support arms, simply flip Unlocked Folding them up to the fan connectors on the motherboard. Unlock the URM's Folding Support Arms: The folding support arms of your processor. 24 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual Support Arms 3. H/W SETUP CPU The URM is working. 3.