® 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 Manual 112.1.4 Intelligence• Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleepmode. This function reduces bot
12 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual2.2 ASUS P3B-F Motherboard Parts2. FEATURESSpecifications2. FEATURES1 ATX Power Connector2 Slot 1 CPU Socket3 Intel BX AGPs
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 132. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard Parts123 4 5678911121314151617181920212210
14 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3.1 Motherboard LayoutFlash EEPROM(Programable BIOS)Multi-I/OCPU_FANIntelPIIX4EPCIsetIntel440BXAGPsetCHA_F
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 19Set the DIP switches by the Internal speed of your processor as follows:(CPU BUS Freq.) (Freq. Multiple) (AGP)Intel CPU Mod
2 ASUS P3B-F User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS P3B-FManual Revision: 1.01 E427Release Date: July 1999No part of this manual, including
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 DIMM Memory InstallationInsert the module(s) as shown. Because the number o
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 SETUPThe URM is now ready for the installation of your processor.3.6.3 Installing the ProcessorU
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP2. Attach the HeatsinkNOTE: If provided, you should follow the heatsink attachment instruct
26 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP4. Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPPSecure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP in place by pushing the SECC2/SECC/
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 273. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.4 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 ProcessorsThe recommended heatsinks for the Slot 1 p
28 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7 Expansion Cards3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure1. Read the docum
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 293. HARDWARE SETUPTo simplify this process, this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PnP)specification which was de
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 Manual3.8 External ConnectorsIMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe toPin 1 on the connectors. P
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUP DMA Channels3. H/W SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP3) Parallel Port Connector (25-pin PARALLEL)You can enable
32 ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP6) Universal Serial Bus Port Connectors 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin USB)Two USB ports are
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP9) Chassis, Power Supply, CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_,PWR_,CPU_FAN)These connect
34 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 353. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)The WOL_CON connector powers up the system
36 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 373. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP20) ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR.SW)The system power is controlled b
38 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 393. HARDWARE SETUP3.9 Power Connection Procedures1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover.2. Be sure t
4 ASUS P3B-F User’s ManualCONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1 How this Manual
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual404. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer SystemIt i
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 414. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Cur
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual424. 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 434. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual444. 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 454. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also pro-vides
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual464. 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 474. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automaticdetection
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual484. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,incorrect paramet
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 494. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesHeadThis field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your dri
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4.2 BIOS Setup Program ... 434.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ...
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual504. 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 514. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Main MenuForgot the password?If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual524. 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 534. 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 Manual544. 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 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSDRAM MA Wait State [Normal]This controls the leadoff clocks for CPU read cycles. Leave on defa
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual564. 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 574. 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 Manual584. 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 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationUSB IRQ [Enabled][Enabled] reserves an IRQ# for the USB to work. [Disabled] do
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 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 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPShadow ConfigurationVideo ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]This field allows you to change the video BI
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual624. 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 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower MenuVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual644. 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 654. 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 Manual664. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature, CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor is
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 674. 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 Manual684. 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 694. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit MenuExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option fr
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 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.
725. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3B-F User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98• Install PCCillin 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. View
735. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3B-F User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.3 Intel LDCM Administrator SetupInsert the Support CD that came with your motherb
745. 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
755. 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
765. 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
775. 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
785. 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
795. 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
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 985.9 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 Manual826. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1.2 Using the Taskbar iconsToolbar Descriptions6. S/W REFERENCEIntel LDCMFile | ExportOpens the Selec
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 836. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEIntel LDCM6.1.3 Using the Select Computer Dialog BoxDiscovers new computers on the net
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual846. 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 856. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEIntel LDCMAfter you attempt to wake up a computer, the status of that computer changes
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual866. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1.10Understanding the Computer Status IconsWhen you open the Select Computer dialog box, each compute
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 876. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.2 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual886. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.2.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 896. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeInformationSettingsLets you set threshold levels and pollingintervals o
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 92. FEATURES2. FEATURESSpecifications• PCI & ISA Expansion Slots: Provides options of five 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) withtwo 1
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual906. SOFTWARE REFERENCEDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to the PC,
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual 916. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon will bring up a menu toopen or exit
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7. APPENDIX7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOutput SignalASUSOtherIntelChipsetIf you are usi
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual947. 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 957. APPENDIX7.2 S370 Series CPU Transform CardThe optional ASUS S370 Series CPU cards (S370-D, S370-L, S370) allow Slot 1mot
ASUS P3B-F User’s Manual967. APPENDIX7.2.2 Setting up the ASUS S370 CPU transform cardSocket 370JP1JP2JP3JP4JP5CPU VoltageScrew HoleScrew HoleBrown Le
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