® P3B-F Pentium® III / II / CeleronTM Motherboard USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7 1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7 2. FEATURES ......................................................................................... 8 2.1 The ASUS P3B-F Motherboard .................................................. 8 2.1.1 Specifications ............
CONTENTS 4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 45 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................. 46 4.2.2 Legend Bar .................................................................... 46 4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................ 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave .............................. 49 4.4 Advanced Menu .................................................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3B-F Motherboard The ASUS P3B-F is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. 2.1.1 Specifications • 2. FEA TURES Specifications • • • • • • • • • • 8 Multi-Speed: Supports Intel Pentium® III (450MHz and faster), Pentium® II (233MHz to 450MHz), and CeleronTM (266MHz and faster) processors.
2. FEATURES • • • • • • • PCI & ISA Expansion Slots: Provides options of five 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) with two 16-bit ISA expansion slots, six PCI with one ISA, and six PCI with no ISA. All PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities.
2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • 2. FEA TURES Specifications • • • • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as Windows 98 must be used.
2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • • • • • • • • • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleep mode. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature in implementing silent PC systems.
2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts 2.
2. FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 22 21 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PWR_FAN PS2 Mouse ATXPWR KBMS Keyboard 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) DSW-Switch 6 DSW-Switches 7-10 DSW-Switches 1-4 JEN JP20 p. 17 AGP Bus Frequency Setting p. 18 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection p. 19 CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple p. 20 JumperFreeTM Mode Setting (Enable/Disable) p. 20 I/O Voltage Setting (3.50/3.65 Volt) Expansion Slots/Sockets System Memory DIMM0,1,2,3 Slot 1 SLOT1, SLOT2 PCI1,2,3,4,5 ,6 AGP p. 21 System Memory Support p. 22 DIMM Memory Module Support p.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check Motherboard Settings Install Memory Modules Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Install Expansion Cards Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your motherboard’s function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches–DSW) The motherboard’s onboard functions are adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block represents the switch’s position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. DSW P3B-F DIP Switches ON ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3B-F R 1. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Multiple 5. (Reserved) 6. AGP Frequency Selection 7. Frequency Selection 8.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Selection (DSW-Switches 7-10) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU’s Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be set to OFF. ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 75.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (DSW-Switches 1-4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the CPU’s External frequency. These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be set to OFF. ON ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 3.0x(3/1) ON ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 4) JumperFreeTM Mode Setting (JEN) This allows you to enable or disable JumperFreeTM mode. JumperFreeTM mode allows processor settings to be made through BIOS setup. NOTE: In JumperFreeTM mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be set to OFF. Setting JEN Enable (jumperfree) [2-3] (default) Disable (jumper) [1-2] P3B-F R JEN 1 2 3 1 2 3 Jumper JumperFree 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on both sides. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. Lock R 88 Pins P3B-F 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 60 Pins 20 Pins P3B-F 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE: The following pictures are provided for reference purposes only. The appearance of your retention mechanism and fan may be different from the following examples. Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC with heatsink and fan (top view) 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.2 Heatsinks The recommended heatsinks (see 3.6.4 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors for more information) for the boxed Pentium III / II and Celeron processors are those with three-pin fans that can be connected to the fan connectors on the motherboard. WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 2. Attach the Heatsink NOTE: If provided, you should follow the heatsink attachment instructions that came with your heatsink or processor. The following steps are provided only as a general guide and may not reflect those for your heatsink. Using the SECC fan with the Pentium® II Push the two lock arms one direction to clamp the heatsink onto the processor and the other direction to release. Lock Arm 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3. Insert the SECC2/SECC/SEPP SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC’s two locks inward until you hear a click (the picture in step 2 shows the locks in the outward position and inward in the picture below). With the heatsink facing the motherboard’s chipset, push the SECC2, SECC, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until it is fully inserted. SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward 3. H/W SETUP CPU CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector 4.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.4 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors SECC Heatsink & Fan 3. H/W SETUP CPU 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. These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hardware monitor, they can monitor the fan’s RPM and use the alert function with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) or the ASUS PC Probe software.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.5 Precautions Operating a processor at temperatures above its maximum specified operating temperature will shorten the processor lifetime and may cause unreliable operation. To prevent system overheat and/or damage, it is important to have accurate temperature readings of the processor core (the main source of power dissipation) for system thermal management.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers. 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. Use this table when configuring your system and for resolving IRQ conflicts. Standard Interrupt Assignments 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP To simplify this process, this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is added to the system. For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. If the system has both Legacy and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned to PNP cards from those not used by Legacy cards.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8 External Connectors WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the motherboard layout. Placing jumper caps over these connectors will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy disk drives.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PARALLEL) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port in 4.2.2 I/O Device Configuration. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 3. H/W SETUP DMA Connectors Channels 4) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1/COM2) The two serial ports can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices. See Onboard Serial Port in 4.2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) Universal Serial Bus Port Connectors 1 & 2 (Black two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. USB 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 7) Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (40-1pin PRIMARY IDE/SECONDARY IDE) These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to your hard disk(s).
3. HARDWARE SETUP 8) IDE Device Activity LED (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE device activity LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up. P3B-F R TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. IDELED P3B-F IDE Activity LED 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Back View IRTX Front View P3B-F R +5V IRRX (NC) GND 10) IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration to select whether UART2 is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) The WOL_CON connector powers up the system when a wake-up packet or signal is received from the network through the ASUS PCI-L101 LAN card. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake-On-LAN is set to Enabled (see 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power. P3B-F R WOL_CON 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Chassis Signal GND P3B-F R +5VSB 14) Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion monitor/sensor or microswitch. The sensor is triggered when a high level signal is sent to the Chassis Signal lead, which occurs when a panel switch or light detector is triggered. CHASSIS 3. H/W SETUP Connectors P3B-F Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead 15) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 20) ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR.SW) The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead. Pushing the button once will switch the system between ON and SLEEP or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on your BIOS or OS setting. Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds will turn the system off. The system power LED shows the status of the system’s power.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 22) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin ATXPWR) This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly but gently making sure that the pins are aligned. +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground Power Good +5V Standb +12.0 Volts P3B-F R +3.3 Volts -12.0 Volts Ground Power Supply On Ground Ground Ground -5.0 Volts +5.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ). 3. Connect the power supply cord to the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 3. H/W SETUP Power Connections 5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order: a.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode.
4. BIOS SETUP 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to the disk you created earlier. 2.
4. BIOS SETUP 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when necessary. This will minimize the chance of a failed updating. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using the provided utility as described in 4.1 Flash Memory Writer Utility. The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section describes how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, at some time in the future you may want to change the configuration of your computer.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System. EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the Setup program.
4. BIOS SETUP General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program See 4.7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3 Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears: 4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the or + keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the installed hard disk. To allow the BIOS to detect the drive type automatically, select [Auto]. Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive.
4. BIOS SETUP IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system, incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk. If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the disk will not be readable.
4. BIOS SETUP ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives Head This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual]. Sector This field configures the number of sectors per track.
4. BIOS SETUP Other options for “Type:” are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP-100] - for ZIP-100 compatible disk drives [MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here After using the legend keys to make your selections on this sub-menu, press the key to exit back to the Main menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Forgot the password? If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: (1) Unplug your computer, (2) Short the solder points, (3) Turn ON your computer, (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4 Advanced Menu 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU Speed [Manual] When the motherboard is set to JumperFree mode (see 3.4 Motherboard Settings), this field allows you to select the internal speed of your CPU. Select [Manual] if you want to make changes to the subsequent four fields. Configuration options: [Manual] [266MHz] [300MHz] [333MHz] [366MHz] [400MHz] [433MHz] [466MHz] CPU Core:Bus Freq.
4. BIOS SETUP CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU’s Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in the CPU level 2 cache.
4. BIOS SETUP Notes for JumperFree Mode CPU Upgrade/Reinstallation To ensure that your system can enter BIOS setup after the processor has been changed or reinstalled, your system will start up running at the slowest bus speed (66MHz). It will then automatically take you to the Advanced menu with a popup menu of all the officially possible CPU speeds. 4.
4. BIOS SETUP System Hangup If your system crashes or hangs due to improper CPU settings, power OFF your system and restart. The system will start up in safe mode running at the slowest bus speed (66MHz) and enter BIOS setup. 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings for items 2–4, depending on the memory modules that you are using. Default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2–4 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks.
4. BIOS SETUP SDRAM MA Wait State [Normal] This controls the leadoff clocks for CPU read cycles. Leave on default setting. Configuration options: [Fast] [Normal] [Slow] Snoop Ahead [Enabled] [Enabled] allows PCI streaming.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Onboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap] This field allows you to reverse the hardware drive letter assignments of your floppy disk drives. Configuration options: [No Swap] [Swap AB] 4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set to [Read Only], this field protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing reads from the floppy disk drive but not writes. The setup default [R/W] allows both reads and writes.
4. BIOS SETUP Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you disable this feature, Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/ IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1 IRQ, Slot 2 IRQ, Slot 3/6 IRQ, Slot 4/5 IRQ [Auto] These fields set how IRQ use is determined for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is [Auto], which uses auto-routing to determine IRQ use. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Some nonstandard VGA cards, such as graphics accelerators or MPEG Video Cards, may not show colors properly.
4. BIOS SETUP USB IRQ [Enabled] [Enabled] reserves an IRQ# for the USB to work. [Disabled] does not allow the USB to have an IRQ# and therefore prevents the USB from functioning. If you are not using any USB devices, you may set this feature to [Disabled] to save an extra IRQ# for expansion cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VGA BIOS Sequence [PCI/AGP] If your computer has both PCI and AGP VGA cards, this field allows you to select which of the cards will act as your primary card.
4. BIOS SETUP PCI/PNP ISA DMA Resource Exclusion 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration DMA x Used By ISA [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for each field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The default setting indicates either that the displayed DMA channel is not used or an ICU is being used to determine if an ISA card is using that channel.
4. BIOS SETUP ISA MEM Block BASE [No/ICU] This field allows you to set the base address and block size of a legacy ISA card that uses any memory segment within the C800 and DFFF address range. If you have such a card and you are not using an ICU to specify its address range, select a base address from the six available options; the ISA MEM Block SIZE field will then appear for selecting the block size.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. 4. BIOS SETUP Power Menu Power Management [User Define] This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. If this menu item is set to [Disabled], power management features will not function regardless of other field settings on this menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off features. The DPMS (Display Power Management System) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. (Use this for monitors without power management or “green” features.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after the power has been interrupted. [Disabled] leaves your system off and [Enabled] reboots your system if it was active before power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.
4. BIOS SETUP PWR Up On PS2 KB/Mouse [Disabled] Set this field to [Enabled] if you wish to use your PS2 keyboard (by pressing the spacebar) or PS2 mouse (by clicking on the left button) to power up your computer. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to [Disabled] because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature, CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard) and CPU temperatures (for supported processors only). Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. 4. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor Chassis Fan, CPU Fan, Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU fan speed, power supply fan speed, and the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM).
4. BIOS SETUP 4.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up.
4. BIOS SETUP Plug & Play O/S [No] This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. When a non-PnP OS is installed or you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, select the default setting of [No].
4. BIOS SETUP 4.7 Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: 4. BIOS SETUP Exit Menu NOTE: Pressing does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit this menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to load default values. You can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the values you previously saved.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliancy. For Windows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 P3B-F Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP • • • • • • Install PCCillin 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. View the online help for more information. Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view user’s manuals saved in PDF format. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. NOTE: Intel LDCM will not run if another hardware monitoring utility is installed. To uninstall any program, see 5.9 Uninstalling Programs. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (5) Click here. ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.4 Intel LDCM Client Setup Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. NOTE: Intel LDCM will not run if another hardware monitoring utility is installed. To uninstall any program, see 5.9 Uninstalling Programs. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. 78 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual (6) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP (9) Click here. (8) Click here. (10) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (7) Click here. (11) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.5 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. NOTE: ASUS PC Probe will not run if another hardware monitoring utility is installed. To uninstall any program, see 5.9 Uninstalling Programs. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (7) Click here. 80 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual (4) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 Install ASUS Update Vx.xx Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here. (5) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.7 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (3) Click here only after you have read the License Agreement. (2) Click here. (4) Setup will proceed with the installation if no viruses are found. Click here to start installation. (6) & (7) Select the preferred features by clicking the appropriate buttons. (5) Click here. 5.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.8 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (3) Click here only after you have read the License Agreement. (2) Click here. (4) Click here. ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.9 Uninstalling Programs Add/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. You may use this function if a program does not provide its own uninstallation program. (1) Double-click here to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (2) Select the program to remove and click here. (3) Click here.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM 6.1 Intel LANDesk Client Manager With the growth of the computer industry, computer systems have become more complex and difficult to manage. Intel LANDesk Client Manager is a computer management application that simplifies many aspects of managing a computer and assists in troubleshooting common computer problems.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM 6.1.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM 6.1.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM 6.1.4 To select a computer 1. From the main Client Manager window, click File | Select Computer. 2. In the Select Computer dialog box, click the computer you want to view. 3. Click the Select button. 6.1.5 To discover new computers • In the Select Computer dialog box, click the Discover button on the toolbar or press +.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM After you attempt to wake up a computer, the status of that computer changes in the list view to a Wake Pending status. If the attempt to wake up a computer is successful, the Wake Pending status changes to a status reflecting the computer’s health (such as Normal, Warning, or Critical). If the computer does not wake up after five minutes, a message box appears stating possible reasons why the computer did not respond.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM 6.1.10 Understanding the Computer Status Icons When you open the Select Computer dialog box, each computer in the list displays an icon indicating the current status of that computer. The table below describes the seven states a computer may be in. 90 Unavailable The computer is currently in a powered-down state. Wakeable The computer is currently in a powered-down state but supports Remote Wakeup technology.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 6.2.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.2.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC’s temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the PC’s fan rotation.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC by date, time, and target history. Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. Memory Shows the PC’s memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe Device Summary Shows a summary of devices in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed.
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7. APPENDIX 7.1 UltraDMA/66 PCI Card The UltraDMA/66 controller card provides two IDE hard drive connectors that support Ultra ATA/66 protocols, perfect for such demanding applications as real-time video, multimedia, and high-performance operating systems. The UltraDMA/66 card installs easily into any available 32-bit PCI slot on your system’s motherboard. 7.
7. APPENDIX Windows 95/98 The following three sections detail the installation of the UltraDMA/66 card's drivers while installing Windows 95/98 (with the UltraDMA/66 controller card already in place). If you’re installing the UltraDMA/66 card drivers on a system with Windows 95/98 already installed, see “Installing Drivers with Existing Windows 95/98”. 7. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card Windows 95 4.00.950/4.00.950A 1.
7. APPENDIX ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 7. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card Windows 95 4.00.950B (OSR2) 1. After installing the UltraDMA/66 controller card and configuring the hard drives, partition and format your hard drive(s), if necessary. 2. Install Windows 95 normally. 3. After installation, go to the “Start” menu and choose “Settings.” 4. From the “Settings” menu, choose “Control Panel.” 5. In the “Control Panel” window, double-click on the “System” icon. 6.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card Windows 98 1. After installing the UltraDMA/66 controller card and configuring the hard drive(s), partition and format your hard drive(s), if necessary. 2. Install Windows 98 normally. 3. After installation, click the “Start” menu and choose “Settings.” 4. From the “Settings” menu, choose “Control Panel.” 5. In the “Control Panel” window, double-click on the “System” icon. 6. In the “System” window, choose the “Device Manager” tab. 7.
7. APPENDIX Installing Drivers with Existing Windows 95/98 The following three sections detail the installation of UltraDMA/66 drivers on a system that has Windows 95/98 already installed. If you’re installing the UltraDMA/66 card drivers on a system during a Windows 95/98 installation, see “Installing Drivers During Windows 95/98 Installation”. 7. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card Windows 95 4.00950/4.00950A 1.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card Windows 98 1. After installing the UltraDMA/66 controller card and configuring the hard drives, power up the system and boot Windows. 2. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” will appear, informing you that it has found a “PCI Mass Storage Controller.” 3. Click on “Next,” and from the generated list box, choose “Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now.” 4. Click on “Next,” and from the generated choices, choose “Specify a location.” 5.
7. APPENDIX Windows NT 7. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card If you’re installing UltraDMA/66 under Windows NT 3.51, create a floppy disk titled “Windows NT 3.51 UltraDMA/66 Drivers.” Copy the following files onto the root directory of the diskette: “TXTSETUP.OEM” and “OEMSETUP.INF” from the “NT351” directory of the “UltraDMA/66 Driver” diskette; and “ULTRADMA/66.SYS” and “DISK1” from the root directory of the “UltraDMA/66 Driver” diskette. When prompted for drivers during the installation of Windows 3.51.
7. APPENDIX Installing Drivers with Existing Windows NT 3.51 NOTE: Hard drives should not be connected to the UltraDMA/66 controller card before performing the following procedure. The UltraDMA/66 drivers must be loaded on the system hard drive (running under the existing hard drive controller) before any hard drives are connected to the UltraDMA/66 controller card. See “Hard Drive Installation” for more details. 7. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 1.
7. APPENDIX Installing Drivers with Existing Windows NT 4.0 NOTE: Hard drives should not be connected to the UltraDMA/66 controller card before performing the following procedure. The UltraDMA/66 drivers must be loaded on the system hard drive (running under the existing hard drive controller) before any hard drives are connected to the UltraDMA/66 controller card. See “Hard Drive Installation” for more details. ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 7. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card 1.
7. APPENDIX 7.1.2 BIOS Upgrade The following instructions detail the steps that need to be taken in order to upgrade the BIOS of your UltraDMA/66 controller card. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) controls the booting operation of the UltraDMA/66. If you receive information regarding an update for the UltraDMA/66 BIOS (from the website or technical support), download the update and then follow these instructions to install the update. 7.
7. APPENDIX 7.1.3 Troubleshooting Problem: The following warning appears in the UltraDMA/66 BIOS: “[WARNING] BECAUSE OF 40-CONDUCTOR CABLE(S) USED, Dx WOULD BE DOWN TO ULTRA33 MODE. PLEASE USE 80-CONDUCTOR CABLEE(S) IF ULTRADMA/ 66 WANTED”. 7. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card Solution: A 40-wire, 400pin IDE cable is being used with an Ultra-ATA/66 capable hard drive in the UltraDMA/66 hard drive setup. To access UltraDMA/66 timing (and take advantage of the full capabilities of your Ultra-ATA/66 hard drive).
7. APPENDIX Problem: While booting Windows NT during a CD-ROM disk install (see “Installing Drivers During Windows NT 3.51/4.0 Installation” ), the message “No Hard Drives Found” appears. Solution: 7. APPENDIX UltraDMA66 PCI Card The “F6” key was not pressed at the appropriate time. Reboot the system, and press the “F6” key when the message “Setup is inspecting your computer’s hardware configuration…” appears. Problem: System contains corrupted data and /or experiences intermittent lock-ups.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 7.2 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card LEDs LAN Activity Output Signal Intel Chipset RJ45 Wake on LAN Output Signal ASUS Motherboard type Other If you are using the ASUS PCI-L101 on an ASUS motherboard, leave the jumper on its defaut setting of “ASUS.” If you are using another brand of motherboard, set the jumper to “Other.” Connect the Wake on LAN (WOL) output signal to the motherboard’s WOL_CON in order to utilize the wake on LAN feature of the motherboard.
7. APPENDIX 7.2.1 Features 7. APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 Fully supports 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX operations through a single RJ45 port Supports 32-bit Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.
7. APPENDIX 7.3 ASUS S370 Series CPU Card 7. APPENDIX ASUS S370 CPU Card The optional ASUS S370 Series CPU cards (S370-D, S370-L, S370) allow Slot 1 motherboards to accept socket 370 processors. The ASUS S370 Series CPU cards give Slot 1 motherboard owners an inexpensive way to upgrade their Pentium II computers using lower costing socket 370 processors.
7. APPENDIX 7.3.2 Setting up the ASUS S370 Series CPU card 7. APPENDIX ASUS S370 CPU Card Socket 370 CPU Voltage JP5 JP4 JP3 JP2 JP1 Screw Hole Screw Hole Brown Lever 7.3.3 ASUS S370 Jumper Settings Setting the CPU voltage is not necessary for current socket 370 processors. If required, your socket 370 processor should have its voltage requirement printed on its surface or documentation. If no voltage is indicated or you are not sure, use the “CPU Def.” setting as shown below.
