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... INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS P5A-B Manual Revision: 1.07 E381 Release Date: April 1999 2 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual The product name and revision number are represented by the third digit in any form or...NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by ASUS; Manual updates are both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, ...
... INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS P5A-B Manual Revision: 1.07 E381 Release Date: April 1999 2 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual The product name and revision number are represented by the third digit in any form or...NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by ASUS; Manual updates are both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, ...
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... Port 24 5. External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures 35 IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. FEATURES 8 ASUS P5A-B Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards 9 Parts of PNP and PCI Setup 52 4 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist...
... Port 24 5. External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures 35 IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. FEATURES 8 ASUS P5A-B Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards 9 Parts of PNP and PCI Setup 52 4 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist...
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... 66 Software Driver Support 66 Question and Answer 66 APPENDIX 67 Glossary 67 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 5 ASUS CIDB 63 The ASUS CIDB Chassis Sensor 63 Using the ASUS CIDB 63 Setting up the ASUS CIDB 64 ASUS CIDB Additional Considerations 64 VII. CONTENTS Load BIOS Defaults 54 Load Setup Defaults 54 Supervisor Password and User Password 55...
... 66 Software Driver Support 66 Question and Answer 66 APPENDIX 67 Glossary 67 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 5 ASUS CIDB 63 The ASUS CIDB Chassis Sensor 63 Using the ASUS CIDB 63 Setting up the ASUS CIDB 64 ASUS CIDB Additional Considerations 64 VII. CONTENTS Load BIOS Defaults 54 Load Setup Defaults 54 Supervisor Password and User Password 55...
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...Bracket (only available with ISA audio option) ASUS CIDB chassis sensor module (optional) PS/2 Mouse, Infrared, USB1, and USB2 external connector module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 7 Features Information and ...specifications concerning this Manual is complete. Support Software Information on setting up the motherboard IV. Installation Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V.
...Bracket (only available with ISA audio option) ASUS CIDB chassis sensor module (optional) PS/2 Mouse, Infrared, USB1, and USB2 external connector module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 7 Features Information and ...specifications concerning this Manual is complete. Support Software Information on setting up the motherboard IV. Installation Instructions on setting up the BIOS software V.
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...-enabled components.) (See section V) • USB, PS/2 Mouse, IrDA Connector: Supports an optional cable and bracket set . 8 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI device boot-up to an unused expansion slot on the system chassis. FEA TURES Features II. UART2.... • Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS, offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in addition to monitor your system's vital components/activities, such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM drives. FEATURES ASUS P5A-B Motherboard • ALi AGPset: ALi® ...
...-enabled components.) (See section V) • USB, PS/2 Mouse, IrDA Connector: Supports an optional cable and bracket set . 8 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI device boot-up to an unused expansion slot on the system chassis. FEA TURES Features II. UART2.... • Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIOS, offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in addition to monitor your system's vital components/activities, such as Tape Backup and CD-ROM drives. FEATURES ASUS P5A-B Motherboard • ALi AGPset: ALi® ...
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... Series motherboards. To fully utilize the benefits of the ASUS Smart Series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 9 ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for RPM and failure. The new PC'98 requirements for systems and ... Series II. II. FEATURES Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance: ASUS Smart Series motherboards support the new generation memory-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-which can be used. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an OS...
... Series motherboards. To fully utilize the benefits of the ASUS Smart Series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 9 ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for RPM and failure. The new PC'98 requirements for systems and ... Series II. II. FEATURES Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards Performance • SDRAM Optimized Performance: ASUS Smart Series motherboards support the new generation memory-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-which can be used. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an OS...
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INST ALLATION Motherboard Layout 12 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual III. INSTALLATION ASUS P5A-B Motherboard Layout AT Keyboard Connector KB USB, PS/2 Mouse, IrDA COM 1 COM 2 Parallel Port Row 5 4 3 2 1 0 VIO1 AT Power Connector VIO0 FS3 FS2 PWR_FAN FS1 FS0 ... Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 ISA Slot 1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead AUX SMBus Connector CD1 CPU_FAN CLRTC Audio Connectors 1Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) C-Media 3D Positional Sound Chip (optional) VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 CHA_FAN SPDI SPDO TTL ISA Slot 2 IDELED IR + Panel Connectors III.
INST ALLATION Motherboard Layout 12 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual III. INSTALLATION ASUS P5A-B Motherboard Layout AT Keyboard Connector KB USB, PS/2 Mouse, IrDA COM 1 COM 2 Parallel Port Row 5 4 3 2 1 0 VIO1 AT Power Connector VIO0 FS3 FS2 PWR_FAN FS1 FS0 ... Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 ISA Slot 1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead AUX SMBus Connector CD1 CPU_FAN CLRTC Audio Connectors 1Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) C-Media 3D Positional Sound Chip (optional) VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 CHA_FAN SPDI SPDO TTL ISA Slot 2 IDELED IR + Panel Connectors III.
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... do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Unplug your computer, you work on your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. INST ALLATION Jumpers 14 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Set Jumpers on the inside. 2. Connect Ribbon Cables...
... do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Unplug your computer, you work on your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. INST ALLATION Jumpers 14 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Set Jumpers on the inside. 2. Connect Ribbon Cables...
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..., (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off your computer, (2) Short solder points using a small metalic object, (3) Turn on your computer components' life. R 1 2 3 3.5Volts 3.6Volts 3.8Volts (DEFAULT) 4.0Volts P5A-B Voltage Input/Output Selection WARNING! ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 15 Real Time Clock...
..., (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. To clear the RTC data: (1) Turn off your computer, (2) Short solder points using a small metalic object, (3) Turn on your computer components' life. R 1 2 3 3.5Volts 3.6Volts 3.8Volts (DEFAULT) 4.0Volts P5A-B Voltage Input/Output Selection WARNING! ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 15 Real Time Clock...
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...ECC. • Single-sided DIMMs are available in 16, 32, 64, 128MB; INSTALLATION 2. ECC is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in BIOS setup. IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below) • To make using bus speeds ≥95MHz possible, use a DIMM module with memory chips)...for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 19 Sockets are supported: SDRAM with the current Intel PC100 SDRAM specification. To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and ...
...ECC. • Single-sided DIMMs are available in 16, 32, 64, 128MB; INSTALLATION 2. ECC is recommended through "Chipset Features Setup" in BIOS setup. IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below) • To make using bus speeds ≥95MHz possible, use a DIMM module with memory chips)...for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 19 Sockets are supported: SDRAM with the current Intel PC100 SDRAM specification. To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and ...
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... your motherboard and expansion cards. In a standard design there are 16 IRQs available but most of ISA cards. Replace the computer system's cover. 8. Setup the BIOS if necessary (such as "Legacy" ISA cards, requires that may use Microsoft's Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility included in the ISA expansion bus first, and any... the bracket for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 23
... your motherboard and expansion cards. In a standard design there are 16 IRQs available but most of ISA cards. Replace the computer system's cover. 8. Setup the BIOS if necessary (such as "Legacy" ISA cards, requires that may use Microsoft's Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility included in the ISA expansion bus first, and any... the bracket for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 23
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...IRQ. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to reserve). The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS SOFTWARE, choose Yes in it that do not work with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are handled the same way... as an ASUS 3D Hardware Accelerator. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to PCI expansion cards after those not used by Legacy cards. Assigning DMA Channels for those available. P5A-B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 24 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual DMA assignments ...
...IRQ. Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to reserve). The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS SOFTWARE, choose Yes in it that do not work with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are handled the same way... as an ASUS 3D Hardware Accelerator. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to PCI expansion cards after those not used by Legacy cards. Assigning DMA Channels for those available. P5A-B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 24 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual DMA assignments ...
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...parallel (25-pin female) cable set from COM1 (using the 9-Pin male) & COM2 (using ribbon cables with pin 26 plugged). P5A-B Onboard Serial Port Connectors 26 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual R R III. TIP: You may also remove the bracket connectors and mount them directly to the case to be ... Connectors III. You can make available the parallel port and choose the IRQ through the Onboard Parallel Port in Chipset Features of the BIOS SOFTWARE. (Pin 10 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 10 plugged). INSTALLATION 3. Orient...
...parallel (25-pin female) cable set from COM1 (using the 9-Pin male) & COM2 (using ribbon cables with pin 26 plugged). P5A-B Onboard Serial Port Connectors 26 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual R R III. TIP: You may also remove the bracket connectors and mount them directly to the case to be ... Connectors III. You can make available the parallel port and choose the IRQ through the Onboard Parallel Port in Chipset Features of the BIOS SOFTWARE. (Pin 10 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 10 plugged). INSTALLATION 3. Orient...
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...to the cabinet's IDE activity LED. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to Pin 1 P5A-B IDE Connectors TIP: You may install one ribbon cable on the primary IDE connector and another on the secondary IDE connector. You may configure ... on the same channel, you must set the second drive to the documentation of the BIOS SOFTWARE) (Pin 20 is removed to be both Masters using ribbon cables with pin 20 plugged). IDELED P5A-B IDE Activity LED 28 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Primary / Secondary IDE connectors (Two 40-1 pin block) These connectors...
...to the cabinet's IDE activity LED. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to Pin 1 P5A-B IDE Connectors TIP: You may install one ribbon cable on the primary IDE connector and another on the secondary IDE connector. You may configure ... on the same channel, you must set the second drive to the documentation of the BIOS SOFTWARE) (Pin 20 is removed to be both Masters using ribbon cables with pin 20 plugged). IDELED P5A-B IDE Activity LED 28 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Primary / Secondary IDE connectors (Two 40-1 pin block) These connectors...
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...connection) 17: Infrared Receive 9: +5 Volt 18: Infrared Transmit Infrared PS/2 Mouse USB 0 USB 1 P5A-B PS/2 USB, Mouse, IrDA Module Connector Optional USB/MIR 12. P5A-B Infrared Module Connector 30 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual INSTALLATION 11. The system will direct IRQ12 to the motherboard. See Second IrDA... You ... and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to use IRQ12. R III. See PS/2 Mouse Control in BIOS Features Setup and USB Function in Chipset Features Setup to an open slot on your computer's chassis. USB, Infrared, PS/2 Mouse ...
...connection) 17: Infrared Receive 9: +5 Volt 18: Infrared Transmit Infrared PS/2 Mouse USB 0 USB 1 P5A-B PS/2 USB, Mouse, IrDA Module Connector Optional USB/MIR 12. P5A-B Infrared Module Connector 30 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual INSTALLATION 11. The system will direct IRQ12 to the motherboard. See Second IrDA... You ... and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to use IRQ12. R III. See PS/2 Mouse Control in BIOS Features Setup and USB Function in Chipset Features Setup to an open slot on your computer's chassis. USB, Infrared, PS/2 Mouse ...
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...Connector (5-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to Enabled (see section VI. SMBus devices communicate by initiating data transfer. P5A-B SMBus Connector SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +5V 32 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual ASUS LAN CARD). R R III. INST ALLATION Connectors III. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that is, multiple chips can be ... The WOLCON connector allows the system to power up when there is a wakeup packet or signal is set to connect SMBus devices. BIOS SOFTWARE) and that your system has an ATX power supply with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices. The SMBus or System...
...Connector (5-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to Enabled (see section VI. SMBus devices communicate by initiating data transfer. P5A-B SMBus Connector SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +5V 32 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual ASUS LAN CARD). R R III. INST ALLATION Connectors III. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that is, multiple chips can be ... The WOLCON connector allows the system to power up when there is a wakeup packet or signal is set to connect SMBus devices. BIOS SOFTWARE) and that your system has an ATX power supply with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices. The SMBus or System...
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... order: a. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your operating system. For ATX power supplies, you need to enter BIOS setup. III. INSTALLATION Power Connection Procedures 1. Connect the power cord into the power supply located on the screen. For ATX power...not appear when shutting down . Follow the instructions in some systems, marked with "green" standards or if it complies with ). 3. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 35 Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all jumpers and connections are running, additional messages will appear...
... order: a. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your operating system. For ATX power supplies, you need to enter BIOS setup. III. INSTALLATION Power Connection Procedures 1. Connect the power cord into the power supply located on the screen. For ATX power...not appear when shutting down . Follow the instructions in some systems, marked with "green" standards or if it complies with ). 3. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 35 Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all jumpers and connections are running, additional messages will appear...
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... then press . It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\440BX-1 and then press . 36 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual This file works only in case you... to reinstall it. BIOS Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! IV. Main Menu 1. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you need to save your screen during bootup. ...
... then press . It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\440BX-1 and then press . 36 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual This file works only in case you... to reinstall it. BIOS Flash Memory Writer IMPORTANT! IV. Main Menu 1. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you need to save your screen during bootup. ...
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...prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. The utility starts to start the update. BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 37... Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 2. See the next page for...
...prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. The utility starts to start the update. BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 37... Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 2. See the next page for...
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...ASUS BIOS file from the DOS prompt without creating "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files. 2. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you created earlier. 3. See 1. IV. Boot from booting up . BIOS Flash Memory Writer 38 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual BIOS... SOFTWARE Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS Upon First Use of the steps.
...ASUS BIOS file from the DOS prompt without creating "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files. 2. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you created earlier. 3. See 1. IV. Boot from booting up . BIOS Flash Memory Writer 38 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual BIOS... SOFTWARE Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS Upon First Use of the steps.