Asus P5-99B User Manual

® P5-99BSuper7 Baby AT MotherboardUSER’S MANUAL

10 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualII. FEATURESSmart SeriesII. FEATURES• Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleep mode.This

100 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEDesktop Management Interface (DMI)Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration UtilityThis motherboard su

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 101VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEUsing the ASUS DMI Configuration UtilityNOTE: The following screen displays are provided as example

102 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCESave MIFDYou can save the MIFD (normally only saved to flash ROM) to a file by entering thedrive an

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 103VII. APPENDIXThe ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOutput Signa

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual104VII. APPENDIXFeatures• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)• Wake-On-LAN Remote Cont

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 11Parts of the ASUS P5-99B MotherboardII. FEATURESII. FEATURESMotherboard Parts876543212221192018171614 13 1210159111 Para

12 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualIII. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B Motherboard LayoutMotherboard LayoutIII. H/W SETUP01DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin modu

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 13Motherboard Feature Settings1) KB_UP p. 16 Keyboard Power (Wake) Up (Enable/Disable)2) DIP 1 – Switch 1

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual14ContentsIII. H/W SETUP21) WOR p. 38 Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins)22) AUX, CD1, CD2 p. 39 Stereo Audio

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 15Hardware Setup Steps1. Check Motherboard Settings2. Install Memory Modules3. Install the Central Proces

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual16Motherboard SettingsIII. H/W SETUPMotherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches – DIP1 & DIP 2)Some of

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 17III. H/W SETUPMotherboard Settings2. VGA Frame Buffer Setting (DIP 1 – Switch 1)This lets you select th

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual18Motherboard SettingsIII. H/W SETUP4. Onboard Audio Setting (DIP 1-Switch 3)This lets you enable or disab

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 19Motherboard SettingsIII. H/W SETUP6. CPU BUS Frequency Setting (DIP 2 – Switches 1, 2, 3, 4)This optio

2 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICENo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro-duced, transmit

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual20Motherboard SettingsIII. H/W SETUP8. CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple Setting (DIP 2 – Switches 6, 7, 8)T

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 21Motherboard SettingsIII. H/W SETUPSet the DIP switches by the internal speed of your CPU as follows:(BU

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual22Motherboard SettingsIII. H/W SETUPCompatible Cyrix CPU IdentificationThe only Cyrix 6x86-PR166+ CPU tha

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 23Motherboard SettingsIII. H/W SETUPDIP 1Manufacturer CPU Type Single Plane Dual Plane 6 7 8 9 10AMD (.25

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III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 25System MemoryIII. H/W SETUP2. System Memory (DIMM)This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual26System MemoryIII. H/W SETUPDIMM Memory Installation Procedures:Insert the module(s) as shown. Because th

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 27III. H/W SETUPCPU3. Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that

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III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 29Expansion CardsIII. H/W SETUP4. Expansion CardsWARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply w

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Tel

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual30To simplify this process, this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP)specification which was

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 315. External ConnectorsIMPORTANT! Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on theP

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual32ConnectorsIII. H/W SETUP3. Parallel Port Connector (26-1 pin block)This connector supports the included

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 33ConnectorsIII. H/W SETUP5. Cooling Fan Connectors (FAN, 3 pins)These connectors support 3-pin CPU cooli

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual34ConnectorsIII. H/W SETUP7. Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pin block)These connectors supp

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 359. ATX Power Supply Connector (ATXPWR, 20-pin block)This connector connects to an ATX power supply. Th

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual36ConnectorsIII. H/W SETUPConnectorsIII. H/W SETUP11. USB, PS/2 Mouse, Infrared, Module Connector (USBMIR,

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 3713. ATX Power Switch/Soft Power Switch Lead (PWR, 2 pins)The system power can be controlled by a moment

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual3820. Wake-On-LAN Activity Connector (3-pin WOLCON)The WOLCON connector allows the system to power up when

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 3922. Stereo Audio In Connector (4-pin AUX, CD1, CD2) /23. Voice Modem In Connector (4-pin MODEM)AUX, CD1

4 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualCONTENTSI. INTRODUCTION... 7How this Manual is

III. HARDWARE SETUPASUS P5-99B User’s Manual40ConnectorsIII. H/W SETUP25. VGA Header (16-pin VGA)The VGA Header lets you use the onboard AGP VGA and c

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ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 43III. HARDWARE SETUPPower ConnectionsIII. H/W SETUPPower Connection Procedures1. After all jumpers and connections are made

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual44IV. BIOS SETUPFlash Memory WriterIV. BIOS SETUPFlash Memory Writer UtilityAFLASH.EXE: This is the Flash Memory Writer utili

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 45IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPFlash Memory WriterWhen prompted to confirm theBIOS update, press Y to start theupdate.2. Upd

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual46IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPFlash Memory WriterManaging and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOSUpon First Use of the Computer

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 47IV. BIOS SETUP6. BIOS SetupIV. BIOS SETUPBIOS SetupThe motherboard supports 5-volt programmable 2-Mbit Flash ROM chips. T

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual48IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPStandard CMOSLoad DefaultsLoad BIOS Defaults loads the minimum settings for troubleshooting. L

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 49IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPStandard CMOSTimeTo set the time, highlight the “Time” field and then press either <Page Up

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 5CONTENTSLoad BIOS Defaults ... 62Load Setup Defaults ...

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual50IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPStandard CMOSAuto detection of hard disks on bootupFor each field: Primary Master, Primary Sla

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 51IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPBIOS FeaturesBIOS Features SetupBIOS Features Setup consists of configuration entries that all

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual52IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPBIOS FeaturesQuick Power On Self Test (Enabled)This field speeds up the Power-On Self Test (POS

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 53Video ROM BIOS Shadow (Enabled)This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM to RAM. Relocat-ing to RAM

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual54Chipset FeaturesIV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPChipset FeaturesDetails of Chipset Features SetupSDRAM Configuration (By SPD)Th

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 55IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPChipset FeaturesIV. BIOS SETUPChipset FeaturesGraphics Aperture Size (64MB)Memory-mapped, grap

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual56Chipset FeaturesIV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPChipset FeaturesParallel Port Mode (ECP+EPP)This field allows you

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 57IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPPower ManagementPower Management SetupPower Management Setup allows you to reduce power consum

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual58IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPPower ManagementVideo Off Method (DPMS OFF)This field defines the video off features. These opt

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 59IV. BIOS SETUPPower ManagementPower ManagementIV. BIOS SETUPWake On LAN (Disable)This allows you to remotely power up your

6 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualFCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation i

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual60IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPPlug & Play/PCIPNP and PCI SetupThis “PNP and PCI Setup” option configures the PCI bus slot

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 61IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPLoad Setup DefaultsIV. BIOS SETUPPlug & Play/PCIDMA x Used By ISA (No/ICU)These fields ind

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual62IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPLoad DefaultsLoad BIOS DefaultsThis “Load BIOS Defaults” option allows you to load the troubles

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 63IV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPPasswordsSupervisor Password and User PasswordThese two options set the system passwords. “Sup

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual64Hard Disk DetectIV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPIDE HDD Auto DetectionThis “IDE HDD Auto Detection” option detects the paramete

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 65SaveIV. BIOS SETUPIV. BIOS SETUPIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,incorrect

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ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 67RSUPPORT CDV. S/W SETUPV. SOFTWARE SETUP

68 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualV. SOFTWARE SETUP ...69Operating Systems ...

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 69V. S/W SETUPOperating SystemsOperating SystemsYou should always use the latest operating system and updates when using ne

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 7I. INTRODUCTIONI. INTRODUCTIONSections/ChecklistHow this Manual is OrganizedItem ChecklistCheck that your package is compl

70 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualP5-99B Support CDNOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice.To begin using your suppor

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 71V. S/W SETUPWindows 98Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM d

72 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualV. S/W SETUPWindows 98V. SOFTWARE SETUPInstall VGA DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 73V. S/W SETUPWindows 98V. SOFTWARE SETUPInstall Audio Driver (only with onboard audio option)Insert the Support CD that ca

74 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualV. SOFTWARE SETUPInstall ESS AudioRack32 (only with onboard audio option)Insert the Support CD that came with your motherb

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 75V. SOFTWARE SETUPInstall ESS Software Wave Table(only with onboard audio option)Insert the Support CD that came with your

76 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualV. S/W SETUPWindows 98V. SOFTWARE SETUPInstall PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard in

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 77V. SOFTWARE SETUPInstall ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM d

78 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualV. SOFTWARE SETUPV. S/W SETUPWindows NTInstall Bus Master IDE DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 79V. SOFTWARE SETUPV. S/W SETUPWindows 98Uninstalling ProgramsAdd/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. You

8 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualII. FEATURESFeaturesII. FEATURESASUS P5-99B MotherboardThe ASUS P5-99B is carefully designed for the demanding PC user w

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ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 81VI. S/W REFERENCERVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual82VI. S/W REFERENCEContentsVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCE... 81ASUS PC Probe

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 83VI. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your com-puter sy

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual84Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the items beingmonitored.Temperature MonitorShows the PC’s t

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 85InformationVI. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCESettingsLets you set threshold levels and pollingintervals

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual86VI. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows i

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 87VI. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon will bring

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual88VI. S/W REFERENCESiS 530 PropertiesVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCESiS 530 Display PropertiesThe built-in 2D/3D AGP VGA on the SiS 53

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 89VI. S/W REFERENCESiS 530 PropertiesVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEMonitorShows what type of monitor you are currentlyusing. To inst

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 9II. FEATURESII. FEATURESSmart SeriesSpecial Features• Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus BIOS: Features a programmable BIO

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual90VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEVI. S/W REFERENCESiS 530 PropertiesColor ManagementLists all the color profile currently associatedw

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 91VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEAudioRack32The AudioRack32 enables you to take advantage of your computer’s audio capabili-ties with

92 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEThe Command CenterThe Command Center controls which parts of the AudioRack32 are displayed. Youcan d

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 93VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEThe Miniature ModeThe Miniature mode is designed to give you full control of the AudioRack32 whileus

94 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEThe Audio MixerThe Audio Mixer has two modes: Playback mode and Record mode. You can usethese two m

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 95VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEThe Digital Audio PlayerThe Digital Audio Player enables you to play, record, and compress sound as

96 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEThe MIDI PlayerThe MIDI Player enables you to play MIDI files with the .MID or .RMI file exten-sions

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 97VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEThe Compact Disk PlayerIf you have a CD-ROM drive, you can play audio CDs. Check your hardware manua

98 ASUS P5-99B User’s ManualVI. SOFTWARE REFERENCEThe Audio RecorderThe Audio Recorder enables you to record, compress, store, and play back voice,mus

ASUS P5-99B User’s Manual 99VI. SOFTWARE REFERENCERelease NotesThis information is provided for convenience only. Information here is subject tochang