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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...
User Manual - Page 4
... 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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ASUS P2L-B User's Manual
User Manual - Page 5
... the INT Assignment for the ASUS PCI-SC200 60 Terminator Requirements for SCSI Devices 60 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC860 61 Terminator Settings for the ASUS PCI-SC200 61 SCSI ID Numbers for SCSI Devices 62 SCSI ID Priority 62
VII. ASUS LAN Card 63 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63 Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64
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User Manual - Page 7
...• 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-SC200 Fast-SCSI or PCI-SC860 Ultra-Fast SCSI card (optional)
ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-on-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional)
ASUS P2L...
User Manual - Page 8
...disk drives (3.5-inch disk drive: 120 MB, 1.44MB, 720K). BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI device boot-up.
• Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through onboard firmware.
• Easy Installation: Is equipped with BIOS that supports auto detection of hard drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make setup of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices...
User Manual - Page 9
... 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...
User Manual - Page 14
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
... makes 72bits (opposed to standard 64bits) and make the proper settings in the BIOS Chipset Features Setup.
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 in any combination as follows:
DIMM...
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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(8)
Push lock inward
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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 34
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE
Support Software
PFLASH.EXE - This is the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This file works in...
User Manual - Page 36
... be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.
6. After successfully updating the new BIOS file, exit the Flash Memory Writer utility and then reboot.
7. Hold down to enter BIOS setup. You must select "Setup Default" to effect the new BIOS, after which you may set the other items from the Main Menu.
IV. BIOS (Updating BIOS)
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User Manual - Page 37
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...
User Manual - Page 57
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 ...
User Manual - Page 59
... the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 controller card to provide Fast SCSI-2 interface when using compatible SCSI devices or the ASUS PCI-SC860 SCSI controller cards to provide Ultra-Fast SCSI-2 interface when using Ultra-Fast SCSI-2 devices.
All SCSI devices you install on your system require driver software to function. The Symbios SCSI BIOS directly supports SCSI hard disks under the DOS, Windows and OS...
User Manual - Page 64
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 ...