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P2B-B User Manual - Page 2
... 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...
P2B-B User Manual - Page 4
... ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 25
5. External Connectors 26
Power Connection Procedures 35
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE
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Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38
6. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40
Standard CMOS Setup 40 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 40
BIOS Features Setup 43 Details of BIOS Features Setup 43
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...57 Exit Without Saving 57
V. SUPPORT CD
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ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 58
Desktop Management Interface (DMI 59 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 59 System Requirements 59 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 60
VI. ASUS LAN Card
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ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 63
Features 64 Software Driver Support 64 Question and Answer 64
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P2B-B User Manual - Page 7
... ribbon cable for (1) 5.25inch floppy and (2) 3.5inch floppies (2) Serial cables (1) Parallel+PS/2 mouse cable on a mounting bracket (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard User's manual
Infrared module (optional) USB/MIR module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS PC100-compliant SDRAM (optional)
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P2B-B User Manual - Page 9
...-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/98/NT.
• Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware.
Performance Features: • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas-
ter busses to the memory and processor.
• Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with...
P2B-B User Manual - Page 10
... "Power Management Setup" under BIOS SOFTWARE). When the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU fan and system fans can be monitored for RPM and failure. All the fans are set...
P2B-B User Manual - Page 14
III. INSTALLATION Jumpers
III. INSTALLATION
Installation Steps
Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:
1. Set Jumpers 2. Install 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
WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain ...
P2B-B User Manual - Page 20
...Support Arms
The URM is now ready for the installation of your processor.
Unlocked Folding Support Arms
2. Attach the Heatsink
NOTE: Follow carefully the heatsink attachment instructions included with your heatsink or processor. The following steps are provided only as a general guide...only this orientation
will fit. With a screw driver, push the clamps one at a time into...ASUS P2B-B User's Manual
P2B-B User Manual - Page 23
...Thermal Sensor for CPU
III. INSTALLATION CPU
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P2B-B CPU Thermal Sensor Connectors
NOTE: If you have a power supply with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor cable to RT3.
Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors
The recommended heatsinks for the Slot 1 processors are those with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that can be connected to the motherboard's CPU fan connector...
P2B-B 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...
P2B-B User Manual - Page 25
... monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards must not use this address or else conflicts will occur.
Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to support a new generation of graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as an ASUS 3D hardware accelerator.
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P2B-B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
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P2B-B User Manual - Page 35
... 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...
P2B-B User Manual - Page 37
... your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXXXXXX.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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...BIOS SOFTWARE
6. BIOS Setup
The motherboard supports a 5 Volt programmable Flash ROM chip, which 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 configuration and settings. If your motherboard...
P2B-B User Manual - Page 41
...be entered here since they operate using device drivers and are not supported by the motherboard BIOS software. If the motherboard has SCSI onboard, see the SCSI section for information on configuring SCSI devices. If you are using SCSI controller cards, refer to their respective documentations on how to configure and setup SCSI devices.
For IDE hard disk drive setup, you can: • Use the Auto...
P2B-B User Manual - Page 49
... Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. A battery and power cord icon labeled "Power" will appear in the "Control Panel." Choose "Advanced" in the Power Management Field.
Video Off Option (Suspend -> Off ) This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. The settings are Suspend -> Off and Always On.
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P2B-B User Manual - Page 58
... 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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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 frequencies, and memory...
P2B-B User Manual - Page 64
VI. ASUS LAN Card Information
VI. 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 interfaces ...