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... Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 4-19 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 4-21
4.5 Power Menu 4-24 4.5.1 Power Up Control 4-26 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4-28
4.6 Boot Menu 4-29 4.7 Exit Menu 4-31
Chapter 5: Software support 5-1
5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.1.1 Windows 98 first time installation 5-1
5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Main...
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Contents
5.2.3 Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9
Glossary G-1 Index I-1
v
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...installing the ASUS P4B-M motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the P4B-M motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup...
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to ... and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page ...
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Before you install the P4B-M motherboard, take some time to familiarize yourself with its physical configuration and available features. This will facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its components.
This section presents the motherboard components and...
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... BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ
Priority
Standard Function
0
1
System Timer
1
2
Keyboard Controller
2
N/A
Programmable Interrupt
3*
11
Communications Port (COM2)
4*
12
Communications Port (COM1)
5*
13
Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6
14
Floppy Disk...
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... Local Area Network (LAN) feature. The default setting is on pins 2-3 (Enabled).
P4B-M
®
P4B-M On Board Lan Setting
Figure 2-26 LAN Settings
LAN_EN
12
23
Disabled
Enabled (Default)
5. Bass Center setting (3-pin BCS1, BCS2)
This jumper allows you to select the speaker output for a 6-channel audio system. No audio standard exists for the three pick-up surfaces on male audio ports, so it...
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... DOS mode. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.
3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.
BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence...
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... AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The Update BIOS
Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example,
A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . To cancel this operation, press .
6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.
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.... It is a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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... system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. In Windows 98 or later, APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Control Panel. Select the item "Advanced" in the Power Management Properties dialog box.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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... motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the welcome screen and the installation menus if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide...
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... boring boot up screens by customizing your own boot logo. Refer to section "5.3 Software information" for setup instructions.
Intel® LDCM Administrator Setup
This program is for monitoring PC systems on the network within the same bridge as the installed Client software.
The administrator should install both the Administrator and the Client software.
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... you to remotely flash the Client PC's BIOS when used with the Intel LDCM Administrator.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications
This item installs the Cyberlink...
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... to improve performance of the storage sub-system and overall system performace.
Install the INF Driver before installing the Intel Application Accelerator.
LAN
This item installs the RealTek PCI Fast Ethernet driver.
Audio
This item installs the C-Media 6-channel PCI audio driver.
Smart Card Reader
This item installs the Smart Card Reader device driver.
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...provides details on the new software applications that the motherboard supports.
5.3.1 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.
1. Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu:
Programs...
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..., select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process.
If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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Chapter 5: Software support
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...). BIOS is a set of routines that control how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. BIOS parameters are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. You can update the BIOS using the AFLASH utility by copying a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
Bit (Binary Digit...
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.... Since the flash ROM contents can be modified, you can update the BIOS by yourself.
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics). IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/100/6633 IDE devices can achieve up to 100MB/sec transfers.
Internet. The global computer network composed of...
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Serial Ports 1-5, 4-20 Smart Card Reader 2-30 SMART Monitoring 4-12 SPDIF Audio 2-29 Starting up 3-1 Support CD 5-1
ASUS Update 5-3 DOS Utilities 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 Motherboard information 5-7 Readme file 5-8 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-8 Welcome screen 5-1 Suspend Mode 4-25 System Controller north bridge 1-3 south bridge 1-3 System Date 4-8 System Memory ...