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... are released for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Manual updates are represented by the third digit 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 of the means indicated on the following...
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... 34 Support Software 34 Flash Memory Writer Utility 34 Main Menu 34 Advanced Features Menu 35 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 36 6. BIOS Setup 37 Load Defaults 38 Standard CMOS Setup 38 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 38 BIOS Features Setup 41 Details of BIOS Features Setup 41 Chipset Features Setup 44 Details of Chipset Features Setup 44
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...55 Exit Without Saving 55
V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE 56 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 56 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 57 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 57 System Requirements 57 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 58
VII. ASUS LAN Card 59 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 59 Features 60 Software Driver Support 60 Question and Answer 60
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... BIOS • LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) Software • ASUS PC Probe Utility • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility • Readme files for descriptions and use of the files • Technical Support Form
(1) User's Manual
PS/2 Mouse, Infrared, USB1, and USB2 external connector module (optional)
ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-on-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional)
ASUS P2E-B User's Manual...
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..., PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make setup of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic.
• Optional PS/2 Mouse, USB, IrDA: Supports an optional cable and bracket set to mount the connectors to an unused expansion slot on the system chassis. A second IrDA connector is available for a standard individual infrared cable set.
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... new technology is compatible with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there is no need to upgrade current hard drives or cables.
• Concurrent PCI - Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to memory to CPU.
• ACPI Ready - ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also implemented on all ASUS smart series of motherboards. ACPI provide more Energy Saving...
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III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers)
III. INSTALLATION
Installation Steps
Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:
1. Set Jumpers on the Motherboard 2. Install System Memory Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. Setup the BIOS Software
1. Jumpers
Several hardware settings are...
User Manual - Page 17
.... Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature is not supported on this motherboard. ECC DIMM will work on this motherboard minus the ECC feature.
IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in BIOS Chipset Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE.
WARNING: Memory modules must have 18 chips or less. Memory modules with more that 18 chips will cause unstable operation.
Install memory...
User Manual - Page 21
...only this orientation will fit. With a screw driver, push the clamps one at a time into the...the SEC cartridge, the CPU will overheat. You may install an auxiliary fan to provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink.
(8)...motherboard's chipsets, press the cartridge gently but firmly until it is full inserted.
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Push lock inward
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III. INSTALLATION
The heatsinks shown in this manual are for reference purposes only. The recommended heatsinks for the Pentium II processor are those with three-pin fans that can be connected to the CPU fan connector on motherboard. These heatsinks have the added benefits of proper heat dissipation and with the hardware monitor, the ability to...
User Manual - Page 24
... the slot with the screw you removed above. 5. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary
(such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards need to use an IRQ to operate. Generally an IRQ must be...
User Manual - Page 33
... 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.
7. During power-on, hold down to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in the next section, BIOS SOFTWARE.
* Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating...
User Manual - Page 35
... new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XX2I1002.AWD, and then press .
When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.
The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed.
Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
IV. BIOS (Flash Memory Writer)
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... from booting up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you saved to disk above. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.
IV. BIOS (Updating BIOS)
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IV. BIOS SOFTWARE
6. BIOS Setup
The motherboard supports two programmable Flash ROM chips: 5 Volt and 12 Volt. Either of these memory chips can be updated when BIOS upgrades are released. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to download the new BIOS file into the ROM chip as described in detail in this section.
All computer motherboards provide a Setup utility program for specifying the system ...
User Manual - Page 39
... since they operate using device drivers and are not supported by any the BIOS. If you install either the optional PCI-SC200 or PCI-SC860 SCSI controller card into the motherboard, see section VI for instructions. If you install other vendor's SCSI controller card, refer to their respective documentations on how to install the required SCSI drivers.
For IDE hard disk drive setup, you can: •...
User Manual - Page 47
... you to set power saving options according to your preference.
IMPORTANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be installed to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments, you need to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, in you CONFIG.SYS. For Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with...
User Manual - Page 56
... Reader: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view the LDCM manual in the LDCM directory.
• BusMaster: Installs the Intel BusMaster IDE drivers. • Patch for PIIX4 chipset: Installs the necessary drivers for PCI card and PCI
bridge for Windows 95/95a (OSR1) and 95b (OSR2) for ASUS motherboards. • Browse this CD: Allows you to see the contents of the ASUS support...
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V. SUPPORT SOFTWARE
Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility
This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration Utility to maintain the Management Information Format Database (MIFD). DMI is able to auto-detect and record information pertinent to a computer's system such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external ...
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VII. ASUS LAN Card (Information)
VII. ASUS LAN Card
Features
• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) • Wake-On-LAN Remote Control Function Supported • PCI Bus Master Complies to PCI Local Bus Rev. 2.1 specifications • Consists of MAC & PHY (10/100Mbps) interfaces • Complies to IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX ...