Asus Dual Pentium III Group Server AP200 User Manual

® P3B-FPentium® III / II / CeleronTMMotherboardUSER’S MANUAL

10 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual2.1.2 Special Features• ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides moreEnergy Saving Features for o

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual1007. APPENDIX7.2.2 Setting up the ASUS S370-133Socket 370JP1JP2JP3JP4JP5CPU VoltageScrew HoleScrew HoleBrown LeverJP6RS370-13

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 1017. APPENDIX7.3 ASUS CIDB Intrusion Detection ModuleThe optional ASUS CIDB is a module for providing audible intrusion alar

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual1027. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXASUS CIDB Module7.3.2 Setting up the ASUS CIDB7.3.3 ASUS CIDB Additional Considerations1. If there is

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 1037 . APPENDIXGlossary7. APPENDIX7.4 Glossary13941394 is the IEEE designation for the high performance serial bus at 12.5, 2

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual1047. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXGlossaryBootBoot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory.When t

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 1057 . APPENDIXGlossary7. APPENDIXLPT Port (Line Printer Port)Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel p

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual1067. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXGlossaryROM (Read Only Memory)ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firm

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 107INDEXSymbols16-bit I/O Recovery Time 598-bit I/O Recovery Time 59AAC PWR Loss Restart 68Accelerated Graphics Port 31Ac

108 ASUS P3B-F User’s ManualINDEXEECP DMA Select 61Ethernet Card 97Exit Discarding Changes 73Exit Saving Changes 73Expansion CardsAssigning IRQs

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 109INDEXMB Temperature 70Memory Hole At 15M-16M 59Memory Installation 22MotherboardComponent Locations 13Components 12La

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 112.1.4 Intelligence• Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleepmode. This function reduces bot

110 ASUS P3B-F User’s ManualINDEXTThermal Sensor Connector 40Translation Method 50Type 49UUART2 Use Infrared 60ULTRA DMA Mode 51Uninstalling Prog

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Visit www.asus.com for updated specificationsPentium® III PC100 ECC Ultra2 SCSI 5.25”Pentium® II Max. Memory Onboard Fixed Storage Hot-Swap TraysSuppo

Visit www.asus.com for updated specificationsASUS AR1000 RAID Sub-systemwith DA3000 SCSI-to-SCSI RAID Controller• Supports 5x86 RAID processor and two

Visit www.asus.com for updated specifications• Supports high speed CD-Audio playback• Supports high speed digital audio extraction• Supports UltraDMA/

12 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual2.2 P3B-F Motherboard ComponentsSee opposite page for locations.2. FEATURESMB Components2. FEATURESLocationProcessor Suppor

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 132. FEATURES2. FEATURESComponent Locations123 4 5678911121314151617181920212210P3B-F Motherboard Component Locations

14 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3.1 P3B-F Motherboard LayoutFlash EEPROM(Programable BIOS)Multi-I/OCPU_FANIntelPIIX4EPCIsetIntel440BXAGPse

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 153. HARDWARE SETUP3.2 Layout ContentsMotherboard Settings1) DSW-Switch 6 p. 17 AGP Bus Frequency Setting2) DSW-Switches 7-10

16 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3.3 Hardware Setup ProcedureBefore using your computer, you must complete

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 173. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPMotherboard SettingsMotherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches–DSW)The motherboard’s onboard f

18 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP2) CPU External Frequency Selection (DSW-Switches 7-10)This option tells t

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 193. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (DSW-Switches 1-4)This option sets the

2 ASUS P3B-F User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS P3B-FManual Revision: 1.05 E485Release Date: January 2000No part of this manual, includ

20 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP4) JumperFreeTM Mode Setting (JEN)This allows you to enable or disable Jum

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 213. H/W SETUPSystem Memory3.5 System Memory (DIMM)NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memor

22 ASUS P3B-F User’s ManualSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.5.2 Memory InstallationWARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply whe

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 233. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)NOTE: The following pictures are provided for reference pu

24 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.2 Attaching the HeatsinkNOTE: If provided, you should follow the heatsink attachment in

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP1. Place the motherboard on the anti-static foam that was shipped with the mother-board. Do

26 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.4 Installing the ProcessorNOTE: The following steps assume that you have already attach

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 273. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.5 Removing the ProcessorSECC: Push the SECC’s two locks inward to disengage the latch f

28 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.7 PrecautionsOperating a processor at temperatures above its maximum specified operatin

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 293. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7 Expansion Cards3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure1. Read the docum

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Tele

30 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUPBoth ISA and PCI expansion cards may require IRQs. System IRQs are available to

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 31To simplify this process, this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP)specification which was developed to allow

32 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3.8 External ConnectorsIMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe toPin 1 on the connectors. P

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUP DMA Channels3. H/W SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP3) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PARALLEL)You c

34 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP6) Universal Serial Bus Port Connectors 1 & 2 (Black two 4-pin USB)Two USB port

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP9) Chassis, Power Supply, CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_,PWR_,CPU_FAN)These connect

36 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP10) IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR)This connector supports the

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 373. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)The WOL_CON connector powers up the system

38 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual14) Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 393. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP20) ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR.SW)The system power is controlled b

4 ASUS P3B-F User’s ManualCONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1 How This Manual

40 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP22) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin ATXPWR)This connector connects to an ATX pow

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 413. HARDWARE SETUPPowering Up3. H/W SETUP3.9 Starting Up the First Time1. After all connections are made, close the system c

4. BIOS SETUP4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer SystemIt is recommended that you save a copy of the original mot

4. BIOS SETUP5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears.6. Type a

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual444. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the up-date.7. The

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 454. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual464. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2.1 BIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use t

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 474. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also pro-vides

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual484. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).T

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 494. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automaticdetection

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4.4 Advanced Menu ... 544.4.1 Chip Configuratio

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual504. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,incorrect paramet

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 514. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesHeadThis field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your dri

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual524. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOther options for “Type:” are:[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible f

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 534. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Main MenuLanguage [English]This allows selection of the BIOS’ displayed language. Configuratio

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 Advanced MenuCPU Speed [Manual]When the motherboard is set to JumperFree mode (see 3.4 Mothe

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationCPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]These fields allow you to choo

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual564. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPNotes for JumperFree ModeCPU Upgrade/ReinstallationTo ensure that your system can enter BIOS set

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem HangupIf your system crashes or hangs due to improper CPU settings, power OFFyour system

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This sets the optimal timings for items 2–4, depe

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSDRAM MA Wait State [Normal]This controls the leadoff clocks for CPU read cycles. Leave on defa

6 ASUS P3B-F User’s ManualFCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOnboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap]This field allows you to reverse the hardware drive letter a

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPI/O Device ConfigOnboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]This field sets the address of the onboard pa

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual624. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSlot 1 IRQ, Slot 2 IRQ, Slot 3/6 IRQ, Slot 4/5 IRQ [Auto]These fields set how IRQ use is determi

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationUSB IRQ [Enabled][Enabled] reserves an IRQ# for the USB to work. [Disabled] do

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPDMA x Used By ISA [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for eac

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 654. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPShadow ConfigurationVideo ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]This field allows you to change the video BI

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual664. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 674. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower MenuVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual684. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot afte

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 694. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower Up ControlPWR Up On PS2 KB/Mouse [Disabled]Set this field to [Enabled] if you wish to use

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 71. INTRODUCTION1. INTRODUCTIONManual / Checklist1.1 How This Manual Is OrganizedThis manual is divided into the following se

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual704. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature, CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor is

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 714. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Boot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual724. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPlug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to c

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 734. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit MenuExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option fr

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual744. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameterso

5. SOFTWARE SETUP5.1 Operating SystemsYou should always use the latest operating system and updates when using newhardware to ensure full compliancy.

765. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3B-F User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98• Install PCCillin 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. View

775. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3B-F User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.3 Intel LDCM Administrator SetupInsert the Support CD that came with your motherb

785. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3B-F User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.4 Intel LDCM Client SetupInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard in

795. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3B-F User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(11) Click here and thenclick Finish to restart.(7) Click here.(9) Click here.(8) C

8 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual2.1 The ASUS P3B-F MotherboardThe ASUS P3B-F is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants ad-vanced features pr

805. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3B-F User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.5 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboar

815. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3B-F User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.6 Install ASUS Update Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard

825. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3B-F User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.7 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard

835. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3B-F User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.8 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xInsert the Support CD that came with your moth

845. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3B-F User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9 Uninstalling ProgramsAdd/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. Y

6.1 Intel LANDesk Client ManagerWith the growth of the computer industry, computer systems have become morecomplex and difficult to manage. Intel LAND

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual866. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1.2 Using the Taskbar iconsToolbar Descriptions6. S/W REFERENCEIntel LDCMFile | ExportOpens the Selec

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 876. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEIntel LDCM6.1.3 Using the Select Computer Dialog BoxDiscovers new computers on the net

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual886. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1.4 To select a computer1. From the main Client Manager window, click File | Select Computer.2. In th

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 896. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEIntel LDCMAfter you attempt to wake up a computer, the status of that computer changes

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 92. FEATURES2. FEATURESSpecifications• AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for high performance,component le

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual906. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1.10 Understanding the Computer Status IconsWhen you open the Select Computer dialog box, each comput

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 916. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.2 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual926. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.2.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 936. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeSettingsLets you set threshold levels and pollingintervals or refresh t

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual946. SOFTWARE REFERENCEDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to the PC,

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 956. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon will bring up a menu toopen or exit

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual966. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.3 ASUS UpdateASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard’sBIOS and drive

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 977. APPENDIX7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOutput SignalASUSOthe

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual987. APPENDIX7.1.1 Features• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)• Wake-On-LAN Remote Co

ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 997. APPENDIX7.2 ASUS S370-133 CPU CardThe optional ASUS S370-133 CPU card allows Slot 1 motherboards to accept socket370 pro