User manual ASUS P3BF

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INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7 1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7 2. FEATURES ......................................................................................... 8 2.1 The ASUS P3B-F Motherboard .................................................. 8 2.1.1 Specifications .................................................................. 8 2.1.2 Special Features ............................................................. 10 2.1.3 Performance Features .................................................... 10 2.1.4 Intelligence .................................................................... 11 2.2 P3B-F Motherboard Components ............................................. 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP ...................................................................... 14 3.1 P3B-F Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 14 3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 16 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) ......................................................... 21 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes .................................................... 21 3.5.2 Memory Installation ...................................................... 22 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 23 3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 29 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ......................... 29 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards ............................ 29 3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards ...................... 31 3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ................................. 31 3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 32 3.9 Starting Up the First Time ........................................................ 41 4. BIOS SETUP .................................................................................... 42 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 42 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ....................... 42 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ...... 43 4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 45 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................. 46 4.2.2 Legend Bar .................................................................... 46 4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................ 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave .............................. 49 4.3.2 Keyboard Features ......................................................... 52 4 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................................ 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration ........................................................ 58 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration .............................................. 60 4.4.3 PCI Configuration ......................................................... 62 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ................................................... 65 4.5 Power Menu .............................................................................. 66 4.5.1 Power Up Control .......................................................... 68 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 70 4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................ 71 4.7 Exit Menu ................................................................................. 73 5. SOFTWARE SETUP ....................................................................... 75 5.1 Operating Systems .................................................................... 75 5.2 P3B-F Support CD .................................................................... 75 5.3 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup ............................................. 77 5.4 Intel LDCM Client Setup .......................................................... 78 5.5 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx .................................................. 80 5.6 Install ASUS Update Vx.xx ...................................................... 81 5.7 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx ........................................................ 82 5.8 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x ...................................... 83 5.9 Uninstalling Programs .............................................................. 84 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ............................................................ 85 6.1 Intel LANDesk Client Manager ................................................ 85 6.2 ASUS PC Probe ........................................................................ 91 6.3 ASUS Update ............................................................................ 96 7. APPENDIX ........................................................................................ 97 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card ................................................... 97 7.2 ASUS S370-133 CPU Card ...................................................... 99 7.3 ASUS CIDB Intrusion Detection Module .............................. 101 7.4 Glossary .................................................................................. 103 INDEX ................................................................................................. 107 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 5 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! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office. 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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 1. INTRODUCTION This manual is divided into the following sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Introduction Features Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Software Setup Software Reference Appendix Manual information and checklist Information and specifications concerning this product Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumpers Instructions on setting up the BIOS software Instructions on setting up the included support software Reference material for the included support software Optional items 1.2 Item Checklist Please check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP processors (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS S370-133 CPU card (optional) ASUS CIDB Chassis Intrusion Detection Module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 7 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3B-F Motherboard The ASUS P3B-F is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. 2.1.1 Specifications · Latest Intel Processor Support: Intel Pentium III 100MHz FSB, Katmai core SECC2 Intel Pentium III E 100MHz FSB, Coppermine core SECC2 Intel Pentium II 100/66MHz FSB SECC Intel Celeron 66MHz FSB SEPP Intel AGPset: Features Intel's 440BX AGPset with I/O subsystems and front-side bus (FSB) platform, which boosts the traditional 66MHz external bus speed to 100MHz. Multi-Cache: Supports processors with 512, 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache. PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with four DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB) up to 1024MB. These new SDRAMs are necessary to meet the critical enhanced 100MHz bus speed requirement. JumperFreeTM BIOS: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltages all through BIOS setup when JumperFreeTM mode is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches intsead of jumpers are provided to manually setup the processor. Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Power supply is autodetected to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM and KB/PS/2 mouse power up, eliminating the need to make jumper adjustments. Multi-device Wake Up: Supports modem wake up, keyboard/PS/2 mouse wake up, and LAN card wake up functions from sleep or soft-off mode. PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easier way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASIC and the bundled LDCM from Intel or PC Probe from ASUS. Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. 2. FEA TURES Specifications 8 · · · · · · · · ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 2. FEATURES · AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications using a 1X or 2X mode bus. SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. PCI & ISA Expansion Slots: Provides options of five 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) with two 16-bit ISA expansion slots, six PCI with one ISA, and six PCI with no ISA. All PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 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. UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 and 4, and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, as well as Enhanced IDE devices, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CD-R/W, and LS-120 drives. Universal Retention Mechanism: Supports a Pentium® III / II processor packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (SECC2/SECC) or a CeleronTM processor packaged in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card) or a similar ethernet card. Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem card which supports a WOR connector. IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for a wireless interface. Onboard LED: The onboard LED will light up when there is standby power to the PCI bus. This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power before plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. · · · · · · · · · ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 9 2. FEA TURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features · ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as Windows 98 must be used. Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings (average of 5 watts) as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStartTM so that you do not fall asleep waiting for system bootup (Suspend-to-RAM requires OS support and does not support ISA cards; ISA cards may fail to work coming out of STR mode). Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC'99 certification. The new PC'99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows95/98/NT . Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as required by PC'99. Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. · 2. FEA TURES Specifications 10 · · · 2.1.3 Performance Features · · Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. Double the IDE Transfer Speed: ASUS smart series motherboards with Intel chipsets improve IDE transfer rate using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE which can handle data transfers up to 33MB/s. SDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory - Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAM. · ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence · Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleep mode. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature in implementing silent PC systems. Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 seconds when the system is in the working state places the system into one of two states: sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). When the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can be monitored for RPM and failure. All fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Up: Keyboard/Mouse Power Up can be enabled or disabled to allow the computer to be powered on by pressing the space bar on the keyboard or moving the mouse. Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Turbo LEDs now act as information providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can determine if there are messages waiting in the mailbox. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to be turned on remotely through an internal or external modem. With this benefit on-hand, users can access vital information from their computers from anywhere in the world! System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as Windows 95/98/ NT and OS/2, require much more memory and hard drive space to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. The system resource monitor will warn the user before the system resources are used up to prevent possible application crashes. Suggestions will give the user information on managing their limited resources more efficiently. Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU's internal thermal diode (on Pentium III, Pentium II (Deschutes), and a Socket 370 CPU in conjunction with the ASUS S370-133 CPU card see 7.2 ASUS S370-133 CPU Card) to prevent system overheat and system damage. Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is kept in memory on battery power for more protection. · · · · · · · · · ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 11 2. FEA TURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.2 P3B-F Motherboard Components See opposite page for locations. Location Processor Support SEC CPU Slot for SECC2/SECC/SEPP Processors ................ 2 Feature Setting DIP Switches ................................................... 8 100/66MHz system bus (Frequency Multiples 2.0-8.0) 2. FEA TURES MB Components 12 Chipsets Intel 440BX AGPset ................................................................. 3 Multi-I/O Chipset ................................................................... 15 Main Memory Maximum 1GB Supported 4 DIMM Sockets ...................................................................... 4 PC100/66 SDRAM Supported Expansion Slots 5 or 6 PCI v2.2 Slots (depending on territory) ....................... 16 1 or 2 ISA Slots (on ISA model only) .................................... 12 1 Accelerated Graphics Port ................................................... 17 System I/O 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/33 Supported) ......................... 5 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector .............................................. 7 Intel PIIX4E PCIset .................................................................. 9 1 Parallel Port Connector ....................................................... 19 2 Serial Port Connectors ................................................... 18, 20 2 USB Connectors .................................................................. 21 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector .............................................. (Top) 22 1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................................... (Bottom) 22 BIOS AWARD BIOS, Programmable Flash 4Mbit EEPROM ........ 13 Supports Plug & Play, DMI, and Write Protection Network Features Wake-On-LAN Connector ...................................................... 14 Wake-On-Ring Connector ...................................................... 11 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ......... 6 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector ................................................. 1 Special Features Onboard Power LED .............................................................. 10 Form Factor ATX ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 2. FEATURES P3B-F Motherboard Component Locations 1 22 21 20 2. FEA TURES Component Locations 2 3 4 5 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 87 6 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 13 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P3B-F Motherboard Layout ATX Power Connector PS2 Mouse ATXPWR KBMS Keyboard TOP: BOTTOM: TOP: PWR_FAN JP20 (VIO) DIMM Socket 0 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) COM1 Intel 440BX AGPset DIMM Socket 3 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) USB USB 1 BOTTOM: CPU_FAN USB 2 Printer Port Slot 1 JTPWR Row 0 1 23 45 67 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (CMOS Power) Accelerated Graphics Port PLED2 DIP Switches DSW R Multi-I/O Wake-On-LAN Connector (WOL_CON) PCI Slot 2 CHASSIS FLOPPY PCI Slot 3 SMB Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) PCI Slot 4 WOR Intel PIIX4E PCIset CLRTC with Hardware Monitor ASUS ASIC PCI Slot 5 CHA_FAN PANEL JEN IDELED IR ISA Slot 1 PCI Slot 6 ISA Slot 2 (Grayed item are optional at the time of purchase.) 14 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual P3B-F PCI Slot 1 PRIMARY IDE COM2 SECONDARY IDE 3. H/W SETUP Board Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) DSW-Switch 6 DSW-Switches 7-10 DSW-Switches 1-4 JEN JP20 p. 17 AGP Bus Frequency Setting p. 18 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection p. 19 CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple p. 20 JumperFreeTM Mode Setting (Enable/Disable) p. 20 I/O Voltage Setting (3.50/3.65 Volt) Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) System Memory DIMM0,1,2,3 Slot 1 SLOT1, SLOT2 PCI1,2,3,4,5 ,6 AGP p. 21 System Memory Support p. 22 DIMM Memory Module Support p. 23 CPU Support p. 28 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots (optional) p. 28 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots (optional PCI6) p. 29 Accelerated Graphics Port Connectors 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) PS2KBMS p. 30 PS/2 Mouse Port Connector (6 pin-female) PS2KBMS p. 30 PS/2 Keyboard Port Connector (6-pin female) PARALLEL p. 31 Parallel (Printer) Port Connector (25-pin female) COM1, COM2 p. 31 Serial Port COM1 & COM2 (two 9-pin male) FLOPPY p. 31 Floppy Drive Port Connector (34 pins) USB p. 32 Universal Serial Bus Port Connectors 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin female) Primary/Secondary IDE p. 32 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pins) IDELED p. 33 IDE Device Activity LED (2 pins) CHA_, PWR_, CPU_FAN p. 33 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU Fan Power Connectors (3 pins) IR p. 34 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5 pins) SMB p. 34 SMBus Connector (3 pins) WOL_CON p. 35 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) WOR p. 35 Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins) CHASSIS p. 36 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (3 pins) PWR.LED (PANEL) p. 36 System Power LED Lead (3 pins) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p. 36 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 36 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) MSG.LED (PANEL) p. 36 System Message LED Lead (2 pins) SMI (PANEL) p. 36 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) PWR.SW (PANEL) p. 37 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) RESET (PANEL) p. 37 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) ATXPWR p. 38 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) JTPWR p. 38 Thermal Sensor Connector ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check Motherboard Settings Install Memory Modules Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Install Expansion Cards Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply Setup the BIOS Software WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The onboard LED (see 3.1 Motherboard Layout for location) when lit acts as a reminder that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode and not powered OFF. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your motherboard's function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them 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. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other 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. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches­DSW) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block represents the switch's position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. DSW 1. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Multiple 5. (Reserved) 6. AGP Frequency Selection 7. Frequency Selection 8. Frequency Selection 9. Frequency Selection 10. Frequency Selection ON R P3B-F ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P3B-F DIP Switches OFF 1) AGP Bus Frequency Setting (DSW-Switch 6) This option sets the frequency ratio between the AGP bus frequency and the DRAM (CPU bus) frequency. The default sets the AGP bus frequency to be 2/3 of the DRAM frequency. When the CPU/DRAM frequency is set to 66MHz, set this switch to [ON]. See the processor table on the next page. Setting DSW-Switch 6 DRAM Freq. x 2/3 [OFF] (default) DRAM Freq. x 1 [ON] ON R ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P3B-F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DRAM Freq. x1 DRAM Freq. x2/3 P3B-F AGP Bus Frequency Setting WARNING! AGP bus frequencies above 66MHz exceed the specifications for the AGP interface and are not guaranteed to be stable. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 17 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Selection (DSW-Switches 7-10) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be set to OFF. ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPU/DRAM 66.0MHz PCI BUS 33.4MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 75.0MHz 37.5MHz ON 83.0MHz 41.6MHz CPU/DRAM 100.0MHz PCI BUS 33.4MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 103.0MHz 34.3MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 105.0MHz 35.0MHz 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPU/DRAM 110.0MHz PCI BUS 36.7MHz R 112.0MHz 37.3MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 115.0MHz 38.3MHz P3B-F ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPU/DRAM 120.0MHz PCI BUS 40.0MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 124.0MHz 31.0MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 124.0MHz 41.3MHz P3B-F CPU External Frequency Selection ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPU/DRAM 133.0MHz PCI BUS 33.3MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 133.0MHz 44.3MHz 140.0MHz 35.0MHz CPU/DRAM 150.0MHz PCI BUS 37.5MHz NOTE: Overclocking your processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not needed for the Pentium III / II / Celeron processor because it sends VID signals directly to the onboard power controller. WARNING! Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the onboard Intel Chipset and are not guaranteed to be stable. ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (DSW-Switches 1-4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the CPU's External frequency. These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. NOTE: In JumperFreeTM mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be set to OFF. ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2.0x(2/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 2.5x(5/2) ON 3.0x(3/1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3.5x(7/2) ON R 4.0x(4/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 4.5x(9/2) P3B-F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.0x(5/1) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 5.5x(11/2) ON 6.0x(6/1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P3B-F CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple 6.5x(13/2) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0x(7/1) 7.5x(15/2) 8.0x(8/1) Manual CPU Settings NOTE: JumperFree mode must be disabled . Set the DIP switches by the Internal speed of your processor as follows: Intel CPU Model Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III/II Pentium II Pentium II Celeron Celeron Celeron Celeron Celeron Pentium II/Celeron Pentium II/Celeron Pentium II/Celeron Pentium II Freq. 700MHz 650MHz 600MHz 550MHz 500MHz 450MHz 400MHz 350MHz 500MHz 466MHz 433MHz 400MHz 366MHz 333MHz 300MHz 266MHz 233MHz Mult. 7.0x 6.5x 6.0x 5.5x 5.0x 4.5x 4.0x 3.5x 7.5x 7.0x 6.5x 6.0x 5.5x 5.0x 4.5x 4.0x 3.5x Bus F. 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz (CPU BUS Freq.) 7 8 9 10 [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] (Freq. Multiple) (AGP) 1 2 3 4 6 [ON] [OFF] [ON][OFF]] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF][OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, please visit ASUS' web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). ASUS P3B-F User's Manual 19 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 4) JumperFreeTM Mode Setting (JEN) This allows you to enable or disable JumperFreeTM mode. JumperFreeTM mode allows processor settings to be made through BIOS setup. NOTE: In JumperFreeTM mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be set to OFF. Setting JEN Enable (jumperfree) [2-3] (default) Disable (jumper) [1-2] JEN 123 P3B-F 123 JumperFree R Jumper R P3B-F Input/Output Voltage Setting WARNING! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer components' life. Leave on default setting. 20 ASUS P3B-F User's Manual P3B-F 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3B-F Jumper Mode Setting NOTE: In JumperFree mode, your system will start up at a bus speed of 66MHz (2.0x frequency multiplier is used for processors with unlocked multiplier) and automatically enter BIOS setup for you to select your processor internal speed after you have changed/reinstalled the processor or after a system hangup due to improper CPU settings (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). 5) I/O Voltage Setting (JP20) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, and AGP. Setting JP20 3.50 Volt [1-2] (default) 3.65 Volt [2-3] JP20 (VIO) 123 3.50 Volt (default) 123 3.65 Volt