R P5A-BPentium® Super7 MotherboardUSER’S MANUAL
10 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualII. FEATURESP5A-B SeriesII. FEATURES• Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensurestable c
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 11Parts of the ASUS P5A-B MotherboardII. FEATURESII. FEATURESMotherboard Parts512KB/1024KBPipelined Burst L2CacheCPU ZIFSoc
12 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualIII. INSTALLATIONASUS P5A-B Motherboard LayoutMotherboard LayoutIII. INST ALLATIONRAccelerated Graphics PortPCI Slot 1PCI
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 13III. INSTALLATIONJumpers1) CLRTC p. 15 Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM2) VIO p. 15 Voltage Input/Output Selection4) FS0, FS1, FS2
14 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualIII. INSTALLATIONJumpersIII. INST ALLATIONInstallation StepsBefore using your computer, you must complete the following st
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 15III. INSTALLATIONJumper Settings1. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM (CLRTC)The CMOS RAM is powered by the onboard button cell bat
16 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualIII. INSTALLATIONJumpersIII. INST ALLATION3. CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3)These jumpers tel
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 17III. INSTALLATIONJumpersIII. INST ALLATIONSet the jumpers by the Internal speed of your CPU as follows:(BUS Freq.) (Freq.
18 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualIII. INSTALLATIONJumpersIII. INST ALLATION5. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID0, 1, 2, 3)These jumpers set the volt
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 19III. INSTALLATIONSystem MemoryIII. INST ALLATION2. System Memory (DIMM)This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modul
2 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICENo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro-duced, transmitt
20 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualIII. INSTALLATIONSystem MemoryIII. INST ALLATIONDIMM Memory Installation Procedures:Insert the module(s) as shown. Because
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 21III. INSTALLATIONIII. INST ALLATIONCPUP5A-B ZIF Socket 7BlankLeverLockR3. Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard pr
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ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 23III. INSTALLATIONExpansion CardsIII. INST ALLATION4. Expansion CardsWARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply
24 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualIII. INSTALLATIONExpansion CardsIII. INST ALLATIONTo simplify this process, this motherboard complies with the Plug and Pl
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 25III. INSTALLATIONConnectorsIII. INST ALLATION5. External ConnectorsIMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected w
26 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualIII. INSTALLATION3. Parallel Connector (PARALLEL, 26-1 pin block)This connector supports the included parallel port ribbon
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 27III. INSTALLATIONConnectorsIII. INST ALLATION5. CPU Cooling Fan Connectors (FAN, 3 pins)This connector supports a 3-pin CP
28 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualIII. INSTALLATIONConnectorsIII. INST ALLATION7. Primary / Secondary IDE connectors (Two 40-1 pin block)These connectors s
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 29III. INSTALLATIONConnectorsIII. INST ALLATION9. ATX Power Supply Connector (ATX, 20-pin block)This connector connects to a
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Tele
30 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualIII. INSTALLATIONConnectorsIII. INST ALLATION11. USB, Infrared, PS/2 Mouse Module Connector (USB/MIR, 18-1 pin block)If yo
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 31III. INSTALLATIONConnectorsIII. INST ALLATION13. Message LED Lead (MSG.LED, 2 pins)This indicates whether a message has be
32 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualIII. INSTALLATIONConnectorsIII. INST ALLATION19. Wake-On-LAN Activity Connector (3-pin WOLCON)The WOLCON connector allows
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 33III. INSTALLATIONConnectorsIII. INST ALLATION21. Audio Jack Connector (26-pin AUDIOCON)This connector is provided for audi
34 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualIII. INSTALLATIONConnectorsIII. INST ALLATION23. Stereo Audio In Connector (4-pin AUX)This connector allows you to receive
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 35III. INSTALLATIONPower ConnectionsIII. INST ALLATIONPower Connection Procedures1. After all jumpers and connections are ma
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual36IV. BIOSFlash Memory WriterIV. BIOS SOFTWAREFlash Memory Writer UtilityAFLASH.EXE: This is the Flash Memory Writer utility
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 37IV. BIOSFlash Memory WriterIV. BIOS SOFTWAREWhen prompted to confirm theBIOS update, press Y to start theupdate.2. Update
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual38IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSFlash Memory WriterManaging and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOSUpon First Use of the Computer Sy
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 39IV. BIOS SOFTWARE6. BIOS SetupIV. BIOSBIOS SetupThe motherboard supports two programmable Flash ROM chips: 5 volt and 12
4 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualCONTENTSI. INTRODUCTION... 7How this Manual is Orga
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual40IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSStandard CMOSLoad DefaultsLoad BIOS Defaults loads the minimum settings for troubleshooting. Loa
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 41IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSStandard CMOSTimeTo set the time, highlight the “Time” field and then press either <Page Up&g
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual42IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSStandard CMOSAuto detection of hard disks on bootupFor each field: Primary Master, Primary Slave
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 43IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSBIOS FeaturesBIOS Features SetupBIOS Features Setup consists of configuration entries that allow
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual44IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSBIOS FeaturesQuick Power On Self Test (Enabled)This field speeds up the Power-On Self Test (POST)
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 45C8000 - CBFFF Shadow to DC000 - DFFFF Shadow (Disabled)These fields are used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs. If yo
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual46Chipset FeaturesIV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSChipset FeaturesDetails of Chipset Features SetupSDRAM Configuration (By SPD)This
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 47IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSChipset FeaturesIV. BIOSChipset FeaturesMemory Hole At 15M-16M (Disabled)Enabling this feature
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual48Chipset FeaturesIV. BIOSIV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSChipset FeaturesParallel Port Mode (ECP+EPP)This field allows you to set
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 49IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSPower ManagementPower Management SetupPower Management Setup allows you to reduce power consumpt
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 5CONTENTSLoad BIOS Defaults ... 54Load Setup Defaults ...
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual50IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSPower ManagementVideo Off Method (DPMS OFF)This field defines the video off features. These optio
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 51IV. BIOS SOFTWAREPower ManagementPower ManagementIV. BIOSWake On LAN (Enabled)This allows you to remotely power up your s
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual52IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSPlug & Play/PCIPNP and PCI SetupPNP and PCI Setup configures the PCI bus slots. All PCI bus
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 53IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSLoad Setup DefaultsIV. BIOSPlug & Play/PCIDMA x Used By ISA (No/ICU)These fields indicate w
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual54IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSLoad DefaultsLoad BIOS DefaultsThis “Load BIOS Defaults” option allows you to load the troublesho
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 55IV. BIOS SOFTWAREIV. BIOSPasswordsSupervisor Password and User PasswordThese two options set the system passwords. “Super
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual56Hard Disk DetectIV. BIOSIV. BIOS SOFTWAREIDE HDD Auto DetectionIDE HDD Auto Detection detects the parameters of an IDE hard
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 57Save and ExitIV. BIOSIV. BIOS SOFTWAREIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,inco
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ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 59V. SOFTWARESupport CDV. SUPPORT SOFTWAREASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD(Included only with motherboards with onboard har
6 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualFCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual60Desktop Management Interface (DMI)Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration UtilityThis motherboard supports DMI within the BIO
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 61V. SUPPORT SOFTWAREUsing the ASUS DMI Configuration UtilityEdit DMI (or delete)Use the ←→ (left-right) cursors to move the
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual62V. SUPPORT SOFTWARESave MIFDYou can save the MIFD (normally only saved to flash ROM) to a file by entering thedrive and pat
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 63Using the ASUS CIDB1. You must have an ASUS motherboard with a chassis connector.2. Connect the CIDB directly to the chassi
64 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualASUS CIDB Additional Considerations1. All motherboards with CIDB: If there is no power to the motherboard (i.e. re-moving t
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 65VII. ASUS LAN CardParts/LayoutVII. ASUS LAN CardASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboa
66 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualVII. ASUS LAN CardInformationVII. ASUS LAN CardFeatures• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/10
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 67APPENDIXAPPENDIXGlossaryGlossaryAGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)An interface specification that enables high-performance 3D
68 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualAPPENDIXByte (Binary Term)One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a singlealphanumeric ch
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 69PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus)PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. P
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 7I. INTRODUCTIONI. INTRODUCTIONSections/ChecklistHow this Manual is OrganizedI. Introduction Manual information and checklis
70 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualUSB (Universal Serial Bus)A new 4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripheralssuch as keyboard,
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8 ASUS P5A-B User’s ManualII. FEATURESFeaturesII. FEATURESASUS P5A-B Motherboard• ALi AGPset: ALi® (Acer Laboratories Inc.) Aladdin V AGPset with s
ASUS P5A-B User’s Manual 9II. FEATURESII. FEATURESSmart SeriesIntroduction to ASUS Smart Series MotherboardsPerformance• SDRAM Optimized Performance
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