P/E-P55T2P4D Motherboard USER'S MANUAL

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1 P/E-P55T2P4D Motherboard USER'S MANUAL

2 USER'S NOTICE No part of this product, including the product and software may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (hereinafter referred to as ASUS) except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes. ASUS provides this manual "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASUS be liable for any loss or profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product. ASUS may revise this manual from time to time without notice. For updated BIOS, drivers, or product release information you may visit ASUSTeK's home page at: Products mentioned in this manual are mentioned for identification purposes only. Product names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies. The product name and revision number are both printed on the motherboard itself. Manual revisions are released for each design represented by the digit before the period and for additions or corrections represented by the digit after the period. The BIOS version noted below represents the current release during this manual revision. Copyright 1996 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All rights reserved. Product Name: P/E-P55T2P4D Product Rev: 2.0 Manual Rev: 2.0 BIOS Version: #401A or later Release Date: August 1996 II P/E-P55T2P4D User's Manual

3 P/E-P55T2P4D User's Manual III

4 CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION...1 How this manual is organized... 1 Item Checklist... 1 II. FEATURES...2 Features of This Motherboard... 2 Parts of the Motherboard... 3 III. INSTALLATION...4 Map of the Motherboard... 4 Jumpers...5 Expansion Slots... 5 Connectors... 5 Installation Steps Jumpers... 6 Jumper Settings System Memory (DRAM & SRAM) DRAM Installation Procedures: Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache Compatible Cache Modules for this Motherboard Central Processing Unit (CPU) Expansion Cards Expansion Card Installation Procedure: Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards ASUS MediaBus Card External Connectors Power Connection Procedures IV. BIOS SOFTWARE BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Setup Details of Standard CMOS Setup: IV P/E-P55T2P4D User's Manual

5 CONTENTS BIOS Features Setup...33 Details of BIOS Features Setup: Chipset Features Setup Power Management Setup Details of Power Management Setup: PNP and PCI Setup Load BIOS Defaults Load Setup Defaults Supervisor Password and User Password IDE HDD Auto Detection Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Flash Memory Writer Utility...47 The Flash Memory Writer Utility Screen: V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT...51 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the DMI utility System Requirements...51 Using the DMI utility...52 Notes:...52 VI. PCI-SC200 SCSI Card...55 NCR SCSI BIOS and Drivers The PCI-SC200 SCSI Interface Card Setting Up the PCI-SC Setting the INT Assignment Terminator Settings P/E-P55T2P4D User's Manual V

6 FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. WARNING: The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. VI P/E-P55T2P4D User's Manual

7 I. INTRODUCTION How this manual is organized This manual is divided into the following sections: I. Introduction: Manual information and checklist II. Features: Information and specifications concerning this product III. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information V. DMI Utility: BIOS supported Desktop Management Interface VI. PCI-SC200: Installation of an optional SCSI card I. INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) Item Checklist Please check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. The P/E-P55T2P4D motherboard 2 serial port ribbon cables attached to a mounting bracket 1 parallel ribbon cable with mounting bracket 1 IDE ribbon cable 1 floppy ribbon cable 1 diskette containing support software as follows: Flash Memory Writer utility to update motherboard BIOS Binary file containing a BIOS version Desktop Management Interface (DMI) software System Configuration Utility (SCU) Readme files give instructions on use of the files 1 diskette containing: Onboard enhanced IDE driver 1 diskette containing: EISA Configuration Utility This user's manual ASUS 256/512KB Pipelined Burst Cache Module with TAG RAM Optional PS/2 mouse cable with mounting bracket Optional infrared module Optional PCI-SC200 Fast-SCSI card P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual 1

8 II. FEATURES (Features) II. FEATURES Features of This Motherboard The P/E-P55T2P4D is carefully designed for the demanding corporate PC user who wants a high performance server motherboard that: Easy Installation: Is equipped with BIOS that supports auto detection of hard drives and Plug and Play to make setup of hard drives and expansion cards virtually automatic. Multi-Processor/Multi-Speed Support: Supports two Pentium CPU (75-200MHz). (See page 17) Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430HX PCIset with EISA I/O subsystems. Error Checking and Correcting (ECC): Using Intel's 430HX PCIset together with parity DRAM modules can detect multi-bit memory errors and correct 1-bit memory errors. Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility (see section V). L2 Cache: This motherboard has 0KB cache onboard and uses a Pipelined Burst Sychronous cache module to upgrade to 256KB or 512KB (See page 16 for compatible cache modules) Versatile DRAM Memory Support: Supports eight 72-pin SIMMs of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 512MB. Supports both Fast Page Mode (FPM) and Extended Data Output (EDO) SIMMs (see page 14). EISA, ISA, and PCI Expansion Slots: Provides four 32-bit EISA slots, one 16-bit ISA slot, three 32-bit PCI slots, and one PCI/MediaBus 2.0 which allows the use of either a standard PCI card or the ASUS MediaBus Card. ASUS MediaBus Rev 2.0: Features an expansion slot extension shared with PCI Slot 4 for an optional high-performance expansion card which includes two functions in one easy-to-install card. (For revision compatibility information, please refer to page 20.) Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. Two floppy drives of either 5.25" or 3.5" (1.44MB or 2.88MB) are also supported without an external card. The Japanese "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5" 1.2MB) floppy standard is also supported. NCR SCSI BIOS: This motherboard has firmware that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards. (see section VI) 2 P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual

9 II. FEATURES PCI Bus Master IDE Controller: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports four IDE devices in two channels, provides faster data transfer rates, and supports Enhanced IDE devices such as CD-ROM drives. This controller supports PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM drive bootup. Optional IrDA and PS/2 Mouse Connector: This motherboard supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface and a PS/2 mouse cable set for connecting a PS/2 mouse. Parts of the Motherboard Super Multi-I/O II. FEATURES (Parts of Board) 4 EISA Slots 3 PCI Slots Onboard IDE, Floppy, Serial 2 CPU ZIF Socket 7 L2 Cache Expansion Slot 1 ISA Slot PCI 4 or ASUS MediaBus 2.0 Intel's 430HX PCIset (8) 72-pin SIMM Sockets Self-Powered RealTime Clock Programmable Flash ROM P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual 3

10 III. INSTALLATION Map of the Motherboard JP26 JP27 ECP DMA CH1/3 (SMC37C665IR Only) JP24 JP25 COM2/Infrared (SMC37C665IR/37C669 Only) PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Board Power Input P8 P9 III. INSTALLATION (Map of Board) EISA Slot 4 EISA Slot 3 EISA Slot 2 EISA Slot 1 ISA Slot 1 PCI Slot 4 / MediaBus 2.0 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 2 JP37 JP38 PCI 1 Master/Slave PCI Slot 1 COM 2 Floppy Drives Primary IDE COM 1 Secondary IDE Pipelined Burst Level 2 Cache Slot Parallel Printer JP15 JP16 JP17 JP18 JP39 256/512 L2 Cache CPU Freq Ratio APIC CPU ZIF Socket 7 P54C/P55C Processor JP3 JP2 Vio Voltage JP11 JP12 JP9 JP10 Processor Type Processor 1 CPU ZIF Socket 7 JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP19 JP20 JP21 Vcore Voltage FAN2 FAN1 Processor 2 12V Fan Pwr JP34 CMOS RAM Operation/Clear JP29 JP30 CPU External Freq SIMM Slot 1 (Bank 0) SIMM Slot 2 (Bank 0) SIMM Slot 3 (Bank 1) SIMM Slot 4 (Bank 1) SIMM Slot 5 (Bank 2) SIMM Slot 6 (Bank 2) SIMM Slot 7 (Bank 3) SIMM Slot 8 (Bank 3) JP32 Boot Block Programming Case Connectors (CON 3) IDE LED Infrared Con. 4 P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual

11 III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) JP24, 25 (SMC Only) p. 7 UART 2 Selection (COM 2 / Infrared) 2) JP26, 27 (SMC Only) p. 7 ECP DMA Channel Selection (CH 3 / CH 1) 3) JP9-12, 17 p. 8 Processor Power Type (Single Plane/Split Plane) 4) JP5-8, p. 8 Voltage Selection for Vcore 5) JP2, 3 p. 8 Voltage Selection for Vio 6) JP15, 16 p. 10 CPU:BUS Frequency Ratio (1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0) 7) JP29, 30 p. 10 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection 8) JP18 p. 11 APIC Dual CPU Selection (Enable / Disable) 9) JP32 p. 12 Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Enable/Disable) 10) JP34 p. 12 CMOS RAM (Operation/Clear CMOS Data) 11) JP37, 38 p. 13 PCI Slot 1 Mode Select (Master / Slave) 12) JP39 p. 13 Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (256KB / 512KB) Expansion Slots 1) SIMM Slots p. 14 DRAM Memory Expansion slots 2) Cache Expansion p. 16 Socket for Pipelined Burst SRAM Cache Module 3) 2 CPU ZIF Socket 7 p. 17 Sockets for Central Processing Units (CPU) 4) EISA Slots 1, 2, 3, 4 p bit EISA Bus Expansion slots 5) ISA Slot 1 p bit ISA Bus Expansion slot 6) PCI Slots 1, 2, 3 p bit PCI Bus Expansion slots 7) PCI 4 / MediaBus p bit PCI Bus Slot with MediaBus 2.0 Extension III. INSTALLATION (Map of Board) Connectors 1) Keyboard p. 21 Keyboard connector (5-pin Female) 2) PS/2 Mouse p. 21 PS/2 Mouse connector (6-pin Block) 3) Parallel Port p. 22 Parallel Port connector (26-pin Block) 4) Serial Port p. 22 Serial Port COM1 & COM2 (10-pin Blocks) 5) Floppy Drive p. 23 Floppy Drive connector (34-pin Block) 6) Primary/Second. IDE p. 23 Primary/Secondary IDE connectors (40-pin Blocks) 7) Board Power Input p. 24 Motherboard Power connector (12-pin Block) 8) IDE LED p. 24 IDE LED activity light 9) Turbo/Power (CON3) p. 25 Turbo LED/Power LED (2-pins) 10) SMI Switch (CON3) p. 25 SMI Switch lead (2-pins) 11) Reset Switch (CON3) p. 25 Reset Switch lead (2-pins) 12) Key Lock (CON3) p. 25 Keyboard Lock Switch lead (5-pins) 13) Speaker (CON3) p. 25 Speaker connector (4-pins) 14) FAN CN 1 & 2 p. 26 CPU 12V Cooling Fan connector 15) IR CON p. 26 Infrared Port Module connector P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual 5

12 III. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. Set Jumpers on the Motherboard 2. Install System Memory 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. Setup the BIOS Software III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) 1. Jumpers Several hardware settings are made through the use of jumper caps to connect jumper pins (JP) on the motherboard. See "Map of the Motherboard" on page 4 for locations of jumpers. The jumper settings will be described numerically such as [----], [1-2], [2-3] for no connection, connect pins 1&2, and connect pins 2&3 respectively. Pin 1 for our motherboards is always on top Pin 1 or on the left Pin 1 when holding the motherboard with the keyboard connector away from yourself. A "1" is written besides pin 1 on jumpers with three pins. The jumpers will also be shown graphically such as to connect pins 1&2 and to connect pins 2&3. Jumpers with two pins will be shown as for Short (On) and for Open (Off). For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be sharing pins from other groups. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of following the pin layout on the board. Settings with two jumper numbers require that both jumpers be moved together. To connect the pins, simply place a plastic jumper cap over the two pins as diagramed. WARNING: Computer motheboards and components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect the motherboard and other components against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. 2. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads, or circuitry. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. 4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are separated from the system. 6 P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual

13 Jumper Settings III. INSTALLATION 1. UART 2 Selection (JP24 & 25) (SMC37C665IR Only) If your motherboard is using the SMC37C665IR chipset, besides changing the function of UART2 (serial, parallel, floppy, and infrared) in BIOS setup (see page 38), you must also change the following jumpers. If your motherboard is not using this chipset, UART2 is controlled through BIOS only and these jumpers will not be available on the motherboard. UART2 COM2 Infrared JP24 [1-2] [2-3] JP25 [1-2] [2-3] JP24 JP25 COM2 (Default) Infrared JP24 JP25 UART 2 Selection (COM2 / Infrared) III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) 2. ECP DMA Channel Selection (JP26&27) (SMC37C665IR/37C669) If your motherboard is using the SMC37C665IR or SMC37C669 chipset, you can select DMA channels for the ECP function with the following jumpers. If your motherboard is not using the above chipsets, the DMA channel is controlled by BIOS and these jumpers will not be available. DMA JP27 JP26 Channel 3 [2-3] [2-3] (Default) Channel 1 [1-2] [1-2] JP26 JP27 JP26 JP CH 3 (Default) CH ECP DMA Channel Selection (Channel 3 / Channel 1) P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual 7

14 III. INSTALLATION 3-5. Processor Type Depending on the type of processor that you install, you need to set these jumpers to select either Single Power Plane (such as the Intel P54C) or Split Power Planes (such as the Intel P55C) and set the different voltages under each type. Power Type: Single Single Split Split Split Split Power Power Power Power Power Power Plane Plane Planes Planes Planes Planes 3. Voltage: STD VRE JP9 [open] [open] [short] [short] [short] [short] JP10 [open] [open] [short] [short] [short] [short] JP11 [short] [short] [open] [open] [open] [open] JP12 [short] [short] [open] [open] [open] [open] JP17 [1--2] [1--2] [ 2--3 ] [ 2--3 ] [ 2--3 ] [ 2--3 ] III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) 4. Vcore: JP5 [open] [open] [open] [open] [open] [open] JP6 [open] [open] [open] [open] [open] [short] JP7 [open] [open] [open] [open] [short] [open] JP8 [open] [open] [open] [short] [open] [open] JP19 [open] [open] [short] [open] [open] [open] JP20 [open] [short] [open] [open] [open] [open] JP21 [short] [open] [open] [open] [open] [open] 5. Vio: JP3 [short] [short] [short] [short] [short] [short] JP2 [open] [open] [open] [open] [open] [open] (Default) NOTE: Processors using split power planes have not been tested. Support of processors using split power planes cannot be guranteed until each processor is available and fully tested. 8 P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual

15 3. Voltage Type (JP9, 10, 11, 12, 17) III. INSTALLATION JP11 JP12 JP9 JP10 JP11 JP12 JP9 JP10 JP Single Power Plane (Default) (Intel P54C) JP Split Power Plane (Intel P55C) Processor Type (Single Power Plane / Split Power Plane) 4. Vcore (JP5, 6, 7, 8, 19, 20, 21) Voltage Select for Vcore JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP19 JP20 JP21 STD 3.3V-3.465V (Default) JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP19 JP20 JP21 Split 2.5V JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP19 JP20 JP21 VRE 3.4V-3.6V JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP19 JP20 JP21 JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP19 JP20 JP21 Split 2.8V JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP19 JP20 JP21 Split 2.7V Split 2.88V III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) 5. Vio (JP2, 3) JP3 JP2 STD 3.3V V (Default) JP3 JP2 VRE 3.4V - 3.6V Voltage Selection for Vio (STD / VRE) P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual 9

16 III. INSTALLATION 6. CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio (JP15 & 16) These jumpers set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the External frequency (called the BUS Clock) within the CPU. These must be set together with the above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection. 7. CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (JP29 & 30) These jumpers instructs the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU. These allow the selection of the CPU s External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock times the BUS Ratio equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). JP15 JP16 JP15 JP16 JP15 JP16 JP15 JP16 III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) 1.5 x 2.0 x 2.5 x 3.0 x CPU : BUS Frequency Ratio (1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x) JP30 JP30 JP30 JP29 JP29 JP29 50MHz 60MHz 66MHz CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection (Rev 1.3) Set the above jumpers by the Internal speed of the Intel CPU as follows: (BUS Ratio) (BUS Frequency) Internal Ratio External JP16 JP15 JP30 JP29 200MHz 3.0x 66MHz [open] [short] [1-2] [2-3] 180MHz 3.0x 60MHz [open] [short] [2-3] [1-2] 166MHz 2.5x 66MHz [short] [short] [1-2] [2-3] 150MHz 2.5x 60MHz [short] [short] [2-3] [1-2] 133MHz 2.0x 66MHz [short] [open] [1-2] [2-3] 120MHz 2.0x 60MHz [short] [open] [2-3] [1-2] 100MHz 1.5x 66MHz [open] [open] [1-2] [2-3] 90MHz 1.5x 60MHz [open] [open] [2-3] [1-2] 75MHz 1.5x 50MHz [open] [open] [2-3] [2-3] 10 P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual

17 III. INSTALLATION 8. APIC Dual CPU Selection (JP18) This turns on or off the Dual CPU support. Most operating systems allow dual CPU support to be enabled even though one CPU is installed which will allows upgrading to dual CPU's without having to reinstall the operating system. Dual CPU JP18 Enable [1-2] (Default) Disable [2-3] JP JP Enable (Default) Disabled APIC Dual CPU (Enable / Disable) III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual 11

18 III. INSTALLATION 9. Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (JP32) This sets the operation mode of the boot block area of the BIOS Flash ROM to allow programming in the Enabled position for use with the "Flash Memory Writer" BIOS programming utility as described on page 47. Programming JP32 Disabled [1-2] (Default) Enabled [2-3] III. INSTALLATION (Memory) JP32 Disabled (Default) Enabled JP32 Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) 10. CMOS RAM (JP34) This clears the user-entered information stored in the Dallas Real Time Clock such as hard disk information and passwords. To clear the CMOS data: (1) Turn off the PC, (2) Short this jumper, (3) Power on the PC, (4) Turn off the PC, (5) Remove this jumper, (6) Power on the PC, (7) Hold down <Delete> during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user information. Selections Normal Operation Clear CMOS Data JP34 [open] (Default) [short] (momentarily) JP34 JP34 Operation (Default) Clear CMOS Data CMOS RAM (Operation / Clear CMOS Data) 12 P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual

19 III. INSTALLATION 11. PCI Slot 1 Mode Selection (JP37, 38) By default, the onboard IDE uses Programmable I/O (PIO) Mode and PCI Slot 1 uses BUS Master Mode so that BUS Master expansion cards on PCI Slot 1 can be used. If you want the onboard IDE to use BUS Master mode and are not planning to use a BUS Master card on PCI 1, then you may select Slave mode for PCI 1. PCI 1 JP38 JP37 Master [2-3] [2-3] (default) Slave [1-2] [1-2] JP37 JP PCI 1 Master (Default) JP37 JP PCI 1 Slave PCI Slot 1 Mode Select (BUS Master / Slave) 12. Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (JP39) There is no level 2 cache onboard, you can upgrade using ASUS Pipelined Burst Cache Module Rev 1.6 with TAG SRAM for either 256KB or 512KB cache size. III. INSTALLATION (DRAM Memory) IMPORTANT: See page 16 "External Cache" for information concerning compatible cache types and installation. Size JP39 512KB [1-2] (Default) 256KB [2-3] JP KB (Default) JP KB Total L2 Cache Size Setting (256KB / 512KB) P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual 13

20 III. INSTALLATION 2. System Memory (DRAM & SRAM) This motherboard supports eight 72-pin SIMMs of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, or 64MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 512MB. The DRAM can be either 60ns or 70ns Fast Page Mode (Asymmetric or Symmetric) or EDO. To support ECC, you must use true (opposed to phantom parity generated by logic chips) 36-bit parity-type DRAM (e.g. 8 chips + 4 parity chips) in pairs for all modules. Mixing 32-bit non-parity DRAM (e.g. 8 chips) and 36-bit DRAM (e.g. 12 chips) will work minus the ECC feature. Install memory in any or all of the banks in any combination as follows: III. INSTALLATION (External Cache) Memory Bank Memory Module Total Memory Bank 0 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB x2 SIMM Slots 1&2 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMM Bank 1 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB x2 SIMM Slots 3&4 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMM Bank 2 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB x2 SIMM Slots 5&6 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMM Bank 3 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB x2 SIMM Slots 7&8 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMM Total System Memory = IMPORTANT: Each bank must have the same size memory installed in pairs. IMPORTANT: Memory setup is required in BIOS Chipset Setup "Auto Configuration" on page 36. IMPORTANT: Do not use memory modules with more than 24 chips per module. Modules with more than 24 chips exceed the design specifications of the memory subsystem and will cause unreliable operation. 14 P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual

21 DRAM Installation Procedures: III. INSTALLATION 1. The SIMM will only fit in one orientation as shown because of a "Plastic Safety Tab" on one end of the SIMM sockets which matches the "Notched End" of the memory modules Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Notched End 72 Pin SIMM DRAM Sockets & Module III. INSTALLATION (System Memory) 2. Press the memory module firmly into place starting from a 45 degree angle making sure that all the contacts are aligned with the socket. 3. With your finger tips, rock the memory module into a vertical position so that it clicks into place. Metal Clip 72 Pin DRAM in SIMM Socket Plastic Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole 4. The plastic guides should go through the two "Mounting Holes" on the sides and the "Metal Clips" should snap on the other side. 5. To release the memory module, squeeze both "Metal Clips" outwards and rock the module out of the "Metal Clips". P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual 15

22 III. INSTALLATION Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you purchase has no cache onboard. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade to 256KB or 512KB. IMPORTANT: You must set jumper 2 "Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting" on page 13 when changes are made to your cache size. 42 Pins III. INSTALLATION (Expansion Cards) 38 Pins Pipelined Burst Cache Module Insert the module as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the break, the module will only fit in the orientation as shown. Compatible Cache Modules for this Motherboard SIMM Cache Module ASUS CM1 Rev 1.0 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.3 ASUS CM4 Rev 1.5 ASUS CM1 Rev 1.6 TAG ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0 COAST 1.1 COAST 1.2 COAST 1.3 COAST 2.0 COAST 2.1 COAST 3.0 0KB to 256/512KB No No No Yes To Be Qualified No No No To Be Qualified To Be Qualified To Be Qualified IMPORTANT: ASUS CM1 Rev 1.6 cache module must have a TAG RAM when it is used on this motherboard. 16 P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual

23 III. INSTALLATION 3. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides two 321-pin ZIF Socket 7's that are backward compatible with ZIF Socket 5 processors. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. Apply thermal conducting silicon grease to the CPU top and then attach the fan onto the CPU. WARNING: Without a fan, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both the CPU and the motherboard. Purchase a CPU fan if one is not included. To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then upwards to a 90-degree right angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown. Use the notched corner of the CPU with the white dot as your guide. The white dot should point towards the end the of the lever. Notice that there is a blank area where one hole is missing from that corner of the square array of pin holes and a "1" printed on the motherboard next to that corner. Because the CPU has a corner pin for three of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the one orientation as shown. The picture is for reference only; you should have a CPU fan that will cover the face of the CPU. With the added weight of the CPU fan, no force is required to insert the CPU. Once completely inserted, hold down on the fan and close the socket's lever. IMPORTANT: You must set jumpers for "CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio" and jumpers for "BUS Frequency Selection" on page 10 depending on the CPU that you install. III. INSTALLATION (DMA Channels) Lever Lock 1 Blank ZIF Socket 7 with Pentium Processor 1 White Dot P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual 17

24 III. INSTALLATION 4. Expansion Cards WARNING: Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. III. INSTALLATION (MediaBus Card) First read your expansion card documentation on any hardware and software settings that may be required to setup your specific card. NOTE: PCI Slot 4 has a MediaBus extension 2.0 (see page 20) which allows the installation of a PCI card or a MediaBus card (optional multifunctional card) but not both. For installation of the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 Fast-SCSI card, refer to section VI. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card. 2. Set any necessary jumpers on your expansion card. 3. Remove your computer s cover. 4. Remove the bracket on the slot you intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use. 5. Carefully align the card s connectors and press firmly. 6. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed in step Replace the computer s cover. 8. Setup the BIOS if necessary. 9. Run the EISA configuration utility if you add or remove any EISA expansion cards. 10. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card. Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need to use an IRQ to operate. Generally an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one use. In an standard design there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use by parts of the system which leaves 6 free for expansion cards. 18 P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual

25 III. INSTALLATION Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may need to use IRQs. System IRQs are available to cards installed in the ISA expansion bus first, and any remaining IRQs are then used by PCI cards. Currently, there are two types of ISA cards. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to as Legacy ISA cards, requires that you configure the card s jumpers manually and then install it in any available slot on the ISA bus. You may use Microsoft's Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility included in the Windows directory to see a map of your used and free IRQs. For Windows 95 users, the "Control Panel" icon in "My Computer," contains a "System" icon which gives you a "Device Manager" tab. Double clicking on a specific device give you "Resources" tab which shows the Interrupt number and address. Make sure that no two devices use the same IRQs or your computer will experience problems when those two devices are in use at the same time. To simplify this process this motherboard has complied with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is added to the system. For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. If the system has both Legacy and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned to PNP cards from those not used by Legacy cards. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS setup utility can be used to indicate which IRQs are being used by Legacy cards. For older Legacy cards that does not work with the BIOS, you can contact your vendor for an ISA Configuration Utility. An IRQ number is automatically assigned to PCI expansion cards after those used by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to a PCI slot that has a card in it that requires an IRQ. To install a PCI card, you need to set something called the INT (interrupt) assignment. Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard use an INTA #, be sure that the jumpers on your PCI cards are set to INT A. III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards Some ISA cards, both Legacy and PNP may also need to use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. DMA assignments for this motherboard are handled the same way as the IRQ assignment process described above. You can select a DMA channel in the PCI and PNP configuration section of the BIOS Setup utility. IMPORTANT: In BIOS setup "PnP and PCI Setup," you should choose "Yes" for those IRQ's and DMA's you wish to reserve for Legacy (Non-PnP) ISA cards, otherwise conflicts may occur. P/E-P55T2P4D User s Manual 19