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... or by any of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Products and corporate names appearing in the manual revision number. 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 purposes, without intent to infringe... software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for each product design represented by ASUS; Product Name: ASUS P3B-F Manual Revision: 1.04 E467 Release Date: October 1999...
... or by any of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Products and corporate names appearing in the manual revision number. 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 purposes, without intent to infringe... software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for each product design represented by ASUS; Product Name: ASUS P3B-F Manual Revision: 1.04 E467 Release Date: October 1999...
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FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3B-F Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Parts 12 3. CONTENTS 1. 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... Procedures 41 4. BIOS SETUP 42 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 42 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual ...
FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3B-F Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Parts 12 3. CONTENTS 1. 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... Procedures 41 4. BIOS SETUP 42 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 42 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual ...
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...85 6.1 Intel LANDesk Client Manager 85 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 91 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Operating Systems 75 5.2 P3B-F Support CD 75 5.3 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup 77 5.4 Intel LDCM Client Setup 78 5.5 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 80 5.6 Install ASUS Update Vx.xx 81 5.7 Install PC-Cillin 98... Vx.xx 82 5.8 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x 83 5.9 Uninstalling Programs 84 6. APPENDIX 97 7.1 UltraDMA/66 PCI Card 97 7.2 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 109 7.3 ASUS S370 Series CPU Card 111 ASUS P3B-F...
...85 6.1 Intel LANDesk Client Manager 85 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 91 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Operating Systems 75 5.2 P3B-F Support CD 75 5.3 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup 77 5.4 Intel LDCM Client Setup 78 5.5 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 80 5.6 Install ASUS Update Vx.xx 81 5.7 Install PC-Cillin 98... Vx.xx 82 5.8 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x 83 5.9 Uninstalling Programs 84 6. APPENDIX 97 7.1 UltraDMA/66 PCI Card 97 7.2 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 109 7.3 ASUS S370 Series CPU Card 111 ASUS P3B-F...
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... 9 10 6.0x(6/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5x(13/2) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0x(7/1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5x(15/2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0x(8/1) R P3B-F 3. Mult. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (DSW-Switches 1-4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of your processor... conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must ...] [ON] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 3.
... 9 10 6.0x(6/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5x(13/2) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0x(7/1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5x(15/2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0x(8/1) R P3B-F 3. Mult. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (DSW-Switches 1-4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of your processor... conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must ...] [ON] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 3.
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... the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 42 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ ...(assuming D is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you need to create a bootable system floppy disk. Reboot your screen during bootup. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! It ...
... the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 42 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ ...(assuming D is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you need to create a bootable system floppy disk. Reboot your screen during bootup. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! It ...
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Select 1. XX.XXX, and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 43 NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for example, A:\XXX- Type the filename of your new BIOS... To File screen appears. 6. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. Boot from the Main menu and press . 4. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. BIOS SETUP 5. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. Type a filename and ...
Select 1. XX.XXX, and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 43 NOTE: To cancel this operation, press . 4. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for example, A:\XXX- Type the filename of your new BIOS... To File screen appears. 6. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. Boot from the Main menu and press . 4. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. BIOS SETUP 5. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. Type a filename and ...
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... Memory Writer utility was not able to boot up . The boot block will be able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system from booting up . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! If this might prevent your system may not be displayed. 8. If you saved to start..., and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system will minimize the chance of a failed updating. 4. This will need servicing. 44 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual BIOS SETUP 6. When...
... Memory Writer utility was not able to boot up . The boot block will be able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system from booting up . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! If this might prevent your system may not be displayed. 8. If you saved to start..., and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system will minimize the chance of a failed updating. 4. This will need servicing. 44 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual BIOS SETUP 6. When...
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...configuration of the EEPROM. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is used if you start up the Setup utility. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 45 4. The EEPROM on again. When you are for reference purposes only and may want to the power management...BIOS Setup program, press the key after the computer has run this utility. The utility is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections among the predetermined choices. Even if you from calling up Setup. It will continue...
...configuration of the EEPROM. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is used if you start up the Setup utility. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 45 4. The EEPROM on again. When you are for reference purposes only and may want to the power management...BIOS Setup program, press the key after the computer has run this utility. The utility is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections among the predetermined choices. Even if you from calling up Setup. It will continue...
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... disk drive, make sure you have its partition set to active (also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your system to disable IDE devices ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 49 To allow the BIOS to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. You can be read from and write...
... disk drive, make sure you have its partition set to active (also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your system to disable IDE devices ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 49 To allow the BIOS to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. You can be read from and write...
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... detected. [Enabled] will always reserve IRQ12, whether on startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [Enabled]; 4. IRQ12 will load the update on [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 55 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This...
... detected. [Enabled] will always reserve IRQ12, whether on startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [Enabled]; 4. IRQ12 will load the update on [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 55 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This...
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... keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments, you to your preference. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you need to make your own selections in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 66 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual If this...
... keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments, you to your preference. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you need to make your own selections in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 66 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual If this...
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... seconds will be used as set up to activate the video off features. BIOS SETUP Power Menu ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 67 Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS ... features. In Suspend-to-RAM state, all devices on the computer are turned off ], the ATX switch can supply at least 720mA on the default setting of inactivity as a normal system power...Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. NOTE: This field is an updated energy-saving feature and requires the system be enabled; This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives...
... seconds will be used as set up to activate the video off features. BIOS SETUP Power Menu ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 67 Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS ... features. In Suspend-to-RAM state, all devices on the computer are turned off ], the ATX switch can supply at least 720mA on the default setting of inactivity as a normal system power...Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. NOTE: This field is an updated energy-saving feature and requires the system be enabled; This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives...
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...time without notice. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use the latest operating system and updates when using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive is drive D:). 5.2.1 Installation Menu 5. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 75 For Windows 95, you must be installed in order to use... Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 P3B-F Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to help you update your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. The ...
...time without notice. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use the latest operating system and updates when using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive is drive D:). 5.2.1 Installation Menu 5. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 75 For Windows 95, you must be installed in order to use... Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 P3B-F Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to help you update your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. The ...
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... 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. S/W SETUP Windows 98 NOTE: The screen displays in the USBPATCH folder. 5. Updated or other language versions of this and the following section may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on the lower-right corner of the... IDE Bus Master driver for the included support software. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. (Click RIGHT ARROW on your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view information about your screen. 76 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual
... 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. S/W SETUP Windows 98 NOTE: The screen displays in the USBPATCH folder. 5. Updated or other language versions of this and the following section may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on the lower-right corner of the... IDE Bus Master driver for the included support software. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. (Click RIGHT ARROW on your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view information about your screen. 76 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual
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SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 Install ASUS Update Vx.xx Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 81 5.
SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 Install ASUS Update Vx.xx Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 81 5.
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...Select Computer dialog box, you want to wake up a computer 1. You can only attempt to wake up the selected computer(s) or press +. 88 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual In the Select Computer dialog box, click the computer you add a computer to the network, change your list view to select ...a continuous group of Unavailable or Wakeable. TIP: PC health does not automatically update as changes occur. TIP: You can also +click to display all computers. 2. Click the Remove Computer button on the toolbar or press +. ...
...Select Computer dialog box, you want to wake up a computer 1. You can only attempt to wake up the selected computer(s) or press +. 88 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual In the Select Computer dialog box, click the computer you add a computer to the network, change your list view to select ...a continuous group of Unavailable or Wakeable. TIP: PC health does not automatically update as changes occur. TIP: You can also +click to display all computers. 2. Click the Remove Computer button on the toolbar or press +. ...
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...Controller." In the "Select Other Location" dialog box, type "A:\". 13. Press "Finish." (If Windows can't find the drivers, press "Other Locations..." 12. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 99 In the "Control Panel" window, double-click on the "System" icon. 6. Insert the "UltraDMA/66 Driver" diskette into the A: ... 14. When Windows informs you want Windows to find the "Ultr66.MPD" file, type "A:\" in the "Properties" window, and then press the "Update Driver" button. 9. Windows should inform you wish to the "Start" menu and choose "Settings." 4. Choose "Yes" when asked if you that it...
...Controller." In the "Select Other Location" dialog box, type "A:\". 13. Press "Finish." (If Windows can't find the drivers, press "Other Locations..." 12. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 99 In the "Control Panel" window, double-click on the "System" icon. 6. Insert the "UltraDMA/66 Driver" diskette into the A: ... 14. When Windows informs you want Windows to find the "Ultr66.MPD" file, type "A:\" in the "Properties" window, and then press the "Update Driver" button. 9. Windows should inform you wish to the "Start" menu and choose "Settings." 4. Choose "Yes" when asked if you that it...
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.... After installation, click the "Start" menu and choose "Settings." 4. A message informing you want to remove the diskette from drive A:. 100 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual In the "Control Panel" window, double-click on the "System" icon. 6. 7. APPENDIX Windows 98 1. After installing the ... the "System" window, choose the "Device Manager" tab. 7. Choose "Specify Location," and then type "A:\" in the "Properties" window, choose "Update Driver," and then press "Next." 9. Choose the "Driver" tab in the text box. 11. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7. In the hierarchical display...
.... After installation, click the "Start" menu and choose "Settings." 4. A message informing you want to remove the diskette from drive A:. 100 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual In the "Control Panel" window, double-click on the "System" icon. 6. 7. APPENDIX Windows 98 1. After installing the ... the "System" window, choose the "Device Manager" tab. 7. Choose "Specify Location," and then type "A:\" in the "Properties" window, choose "Update Driver," and then press "Next." 9. Choose the "Driver" tab in the text box. 11. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7. In the hierarchical display...
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... that It has found a "PCI Mass Storage Controller." 3. Be sure to the "Copy files from disk provided by hardware manufacturer," and then click "OK." 5. The "Update Device Drive Wizard" will inform you that it has found a "PCI Mass Storage Controller." 3. Click on a system that has Windows 95/98 already installed. Click...: "A:\". 7. Be sure to start your computer. 7. After installing the UltraDMA/66 controller card and configuring the hard drives, power up the system and boot Windows. 2. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 101
... that It has found a "PCI Mass Storage Controller." 3. Be sure to the "Copy files from disk provided by hardware manufacturer," and then click "OK." 5. The "Update Device Drive Wizard" will inform you that it has found a "PCI Mass Storage Controller." 3. Click on a system that has Windows 95/98 already installed. Click...: "A:\". 7. Be sure to start your computer. 7. After installing the UltraDMA/66 controller card and configuring the hard drives, power up the system and boot Windows. 2. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 101
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... dialog box that the BIOS version is the new version. 106 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7. If you can save the old BIOS (i.e., "A:\OLDBIOS.BIN"). 1. The utility will then update the UltraDMA/66 BIOS, and an "Update Success" message will appear. 6. When the UltraDMA/66 BIOS appears...you 've entered the correct path and file name.) 5. The main menu should be taken in the path and file name while trying to update the BIOS, you receive the message "This file is a command prompt-only program; APPENDIX 7.1.2 BIOS Upgrade The following instructions detail the steps...
... dialog box that the BIOS version is the new version. 106 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 7. If you can save the old BIOS (i.e., "A:\OLDBIOS.BIN"). 1. The utility will then update the UltraDMA/66 BIOS, and an "Update Success" message will appear. 6. When the UltraDMA/66 BIOS appears...you 've entered the correct path and file name.) 5. The main menu should be taken in the path and file name while trying to update the BIOS, you receive the message "This file is a command prompt-only program; APPENDIX 7.1.2 BIOS Upgrade The following instructions detail the steps...