Asus P55SP4 User Manual

TECHNICAL UPDATEProduct Number: Motherboard Version: Manual Version:P/I-P55SP4 1.2 and later 1.22In order to better meet the needs of PC users, we hav

Feature GuideIf the mainboard came installed in a system, you should have received the support floppy disks and this manual. In thi

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualMainboard LayoutThe diagram on the next page shows the location of important components on the mainboard. T

Feature GuideP/I-P55SP4 Rev 1.1 Layout1-7

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualUsing Your MainboardIn addition to the operating instructions in your system manual, there are a few additio

Feature GuideSetting options for most jumpers are printed on the board in a stylized bird's-eye view, with which pins to connec

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualThe System Configuration RecordAll personal computers use a BIOS (Basic Input Output System) as the basic software

Feature GuideSystem IRQsLater in the manual you'll see something called an "IRQ" mentioned several times. If you're

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualBIOS-Supported Enhanced IDE FeaturesThe BIOS has several feature enhancements for IDE hard disk drives and suppo

Feature GuideLarge IDE Hard DisksFor IDE hard disk drives, the BIOS provides three modes to support both normal IDE hard disks and also drives larger

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualFaster Data TransferEnhanced IDE includes a scheme to support a significant increase in the rate of data transfer from th

TECHNICAL UPDATE4) If you have a UMC Super Multi-I/O, the jumper setting for JPl A, JPl B, and JPIC are no longer needed. On Page 4-7, the

Upgrade GuideThis section explains how to install options on your mainboard. It covers the most likely and technically accessible upg

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualInstalling Expansion CardsThere many ISA and PCI expansion cards you can install in your system to expand its capabil

upgrade GuideThe basic procedure is as follows:1. Open the system case to gain access to the expansion slots.2. Remove the slot-cover corresponding

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualAssigning System IRQs for Expansion CardsSome expansion cards need to use an IRQ to operate. Generally an IRQ

upgrade GuideAny PCI expansion cards that need to use an IRQ have one automatically assigned from the IRQs remaining after Legacy a

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualUpgrading System MemoryThis section explains how to install system memory. There are instructions on how to

upgrade GuideConfiguring System MemoryIf you want to add system memory, you should use the configuration options and specifications shown in this sec

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualInstalling SIMMsTo install SIMMs follow these instructions:1. The modules will only insert in a socket in one orientatio

upgrade GuideModule Sockets & OrientationCut-outnmnmmnnnmnnnnnmmnn.r-s:nmnnnnnnnnnmnnnnnnnnnnSIMMs have a cut-out at one end that matches an exten

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualUpdating the Flash BIOSThis mainboard has two programmable BIOS Flash EPROM options. One has a ''boot block

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Software GuideThis chapter explains the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS, the SCSI BIOS and drivers, and the system BIOS flash memo

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualAfter you press the <Del> key the main program screen will appear^ displaying the following choices.Main Program Scree

Software GuideStandard CMOS Setup"STANDARD CMOS SETUP" records some basic system hardware information and sets the system cloc

P/I-P55SP4 User's Manual"'STANDARD CMOS SETUP" displays a screen with a list of entries. Follow the on-screen instructions t

Software GuideThe are four hard disks listed "Primary Master", "Primary Slave" "Secondary Master" and "

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualMode Setting For Hard Disk Drives Larger Than 528MBThe last of the specification entries. Mode, requires addition

Software GuideVideo Display Types"Video" refers to the type of video display card your system has. The options are:EGA/VGAMono (for Hercules

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualBIOS Features Setup"BIOS FEATURES SETUP" is a list of system configuration options. Some entries a

Software GuideVirus ProtectionThe "Virus Warning" default setting is "Disabled". This feature protects the boot sector

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualThe default "Boot Up NumLock Status" setting is "On". When the computer boots, the numbers o

Table of ContentsChapter 1: Feature Guide...1-1Main Features...

Software GuidePS/2 MouseThe "PS/2 mouse function control" default setting is "Enabled". If you do not wcint to use the on-

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualChipset Features SetupThis screen controls the settings for the board's chip set. Navigation and controls for t

Software GuideThe first eleven lines after "Auto Configuration", which should be set to "Enabled", are optimal setti

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualPower Management SetupPower Management Setup controls the mainboard's "green" features. The featur

Software GuideMin SavingDisable User DefinedAnother set of power saving assignments which activate each after a moderate period of system i

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualSuspend SwitchThe "Suspend Switch" default is "Enable". This enables the SMI connector on th

Software GuidePM EventsIf there is any activity from any part of the the system listed in this group while the system is suspended,

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualPCI/PNP & Onboard i/0 SetupThis screen configures the PCI Bus slots. Plug and Play, and the onboard 1/O features.PCI/

Software GuidePNP (Plug And Play)The seven "IRQ ... Used By ISA" lines indicate whether or not the IRQ indicated for each lin

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualController SettingsThe default setting for the "Onboard FDC Controller" is "Enabled". This set

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualIDE HDD Auto E>etection...3-25Save And Exit Setup...

Software GuideParallel PortThe options for "Onboard Parallel Port" are: 3BCH/IRQ7378H/IRQ7278H/IRQ5DisabledDefault settingThis line contro

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualUART2 Use InfraredThe default setting for the "UART2 Use Infrared " is "Disabled", The default s

Software GuideLoad BIOS Defaults"LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS" loads the troubleshooting default values permanently recorded in the BIOS R

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualLoad Setup DefaultsThe "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" option loads optimized settings from the BIOS ROM. Use thi

Software GuideSetting Supervisor & User PasswordsThe "SUPERVISOR PASSWORD" and "USER PASSWORD"options set passwords. The S

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualIDE HDD Auto DetectionIf your system has an IDE hard drive, you can use this utility to detect its parameters and e

Software GuideIDE HDD Auto Detection ScreenROM PCT/ISA BIOS(PI-55SP4) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE,INC.HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEADS PRECOMP LA

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualSave And Exit SetupThe next selection on the Utilities menu is "SAVE AND EXIT SETUP". If you selec

Software GuideNCR SCSI BIOS & DriversThe NCR 53C810 SCSI BIOS is recorded on the same flash memory chip as the system BIOS. To us

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualFlash Memory Writer UtilityYour mamboard comes with a utility to upgrade the BIOS. The BIOS is stored on a 'fla

Feature GuideThis manual explains how to use this system mainboard and install upgrades. It has an overview of the design and feature

Software Guide2. Make sure the CPU is running in 'real mode'.FMW will not rxin if the CPU is operating in protected or virtual mode. This

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualThe Flash Memory Writer Utility ScreenASUSTek PNP BIOS FLASH MEMORY WRITER VI.0 Copyright (C) 1995, ASUSTek COMPUTER Inc,

Software GuideThere is a line at the bottom of the screen "Press ESC To Exit".If you press the Escape key the program will terminate and re

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualFollow this procedure to update Plug and Play system BIOS version 0103 or later;1. Back up your existing system BIOS by usin

Technical SummaryThe first part of this section summarizes the mainboard's specifications and explains the L2 external cache. The secon

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualSRAM Type Selector JPG, JP7, JP8 & JP9These are set at the factory according to the type of SRAM used. 3.3-Volt is 3.3V in

Technical SummaryLevel 2 Cache Size: JP10&JP11Set these according to the size of the installed cache. JP10 JP11256K 1&21&2512K2&31&

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualCPU External Clock Speed Selector: JP12, JP13 & JP14Set these as shown, according to the CPU's internal clock sp

Technical SummaryFlash EPROM Boot Block Write Selector: JP16This jumper prevents or allows writing to the BIOS flash EPROM boot block.JP16Boot Block P

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualCPU Internal Clock External Mulitple Selector; JP20 & JP21Use the 1.5 setting for 75MHz, 90Mhz and 1 OOMHz Pentium CPUs.CP

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualSince we are assuming that your mainboard is already installed in a system, it was most likely set up by your sy

Technical SummaryVoltage Regulator Module Selector: JP32, JP33, JP34, JP35These jumpers set whether a Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) is installed in t

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualLevel 2 Cache OptionsCache Type & Size: See jumper section for settings, and below for other specifications. Cache RA

Technical SummaryP/I-P55SP412 Cache OptionsSocketed SRAM cache options32-pin28-pin28-pinChip64K88K8orinstalledor32K832K8128KBTagchipSocketemptyNote: 2

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualExternal ConnectionsThere are several connectors on the board for switches and indicator lights from the system case. The conn

Technical SummaryCase Feature ConnectorsTurbo LEDSMi Suspend Switch ^Reset-O—f03OO11 aoooooooo—1woCO$oooDOoom00m•Hoom < )— o o"Om>KeylockS

P/I-P55SP4 Useras ManualI/O Port ConnectorsParallel Port cable connectorPini is the upper left- hand pin on each port connector, V.Serial Port cab

Technical SummaryConnector and Port Cables Floppy Drive ribbon cableParallel ribbon cableIDE ribbon cableSerial ribbon cables & port bracketCon

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualThe PCI-SC200 SCSI Interface CardYour mainboard may have come with an optional SCSI (Small Computer System Int

Technical SummarySetting Up the PCI-SC200There are two jumper settings you may need to make on the card to set it up. One setting assigns the PCI INT

P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualTerminator SettingsSCSI devices are connected together in a "chain" by cables. Internal devices connect

Feature GuideIf you install a cache module in the cache socket, the SRAM sockets are disabled. Cache module options include 256KB, 5

Technical SummaryExample 1: Only internal or only external devices connectedInternal SCSI CableBeginning Device (Termination Enabled)(TerminationDisab

P/I-P55SP4 User's ManualSCSI ID NumbersAll SCSI devices, including the PCI-SC200 interface card must have a SCSI identification number th

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P/I-P55SP4 User’s ManualSoftwareThis mainboard comes support software, including software to update the BIOS, and PCI Enhanced IDE devic