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...form or by any of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Manual revisions are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation... modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS P5A-B Manual Revision: 1.07 E381 Release Date: April 1999 2 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies...
...form or by any of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Manual revisions are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation... modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS P5A-B Manual Revision: 1.07 E381 Release Date: April 1999 2 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies...
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...5. External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures 35 IV. CONTENTS I. FEATURES 8 ASUS P5A-B Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards 9 Parts of PNP and PCI Setup 52 4 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS Setup 40 Details of Standard CMOS ... 49 PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of the ASUS P5A-B Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P5A-B Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu...
...5. External Connectors 25 Power Connection Procedures 35 IV. CONTENTS I. FEATURES 8 ASUS P5A-B Motherboard 8 Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards 9 Parts of PNP and PCI Setup 52 4 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS Setup 40 Details of Standard CMOS ... 49 PNP and PCI Setup 52 Details of the ASUS P5A-B Motherboard 11 III. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P5A-B Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu...
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... the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 60 Starting the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 60 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 61 VI. CONTENTS Load BIOS Defaults 54... Load Setup Defaults 54 Supervisor Password and User Password 55 IDE HDD Auto Detection 56 Save & Exit Setup 57 Exit Without Saving 57 V. ASUS CIDB 63 The ASUS CIDB Chassis Sensor 63 Using the ASUS CIDB 63 Setting up the ASUS CIDB 64 ASUS... CIDB Additional Considerations 64 VII. ASUS LAN Card 65 ASUS...
... the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 60 Starting the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 60 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility 61 VI. CONTENTS Load BIOS Defaults 54... Load Setup Defaults 54 Supervisor Password and User Password 55 IDE HDD Auto Detection 56 Save & Exit Setup 57 Exit Without Saving 57 V. ASUS CIDB 63 The ASUS CIDB Chassis Sensor 63 Using the ASUS CIDB 63 Setting up the ASUS CIDB 64 ASUS... CIDB Additional Considerations 64 VII. ASUS LAN Card 65 ASUS...
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...for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of the ASUS CIDB Chassis Sensor (optional) VII. Features Information and specifications concerning this Manual is complete. BIOS Software Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. If you discover damaged or ... ASUS CIDB chassis sensor module (optional) PS/2 Mouse, Infrared, USB1, and USB2 external connector module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist I . I . Support Software Information on setting up the BIOS software...
...for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of the ASUS CIDB Chassis Sensor (optional) VII. Features Information and specifications concerning this Manual is complete. BIOS Software Instructions on setting up the motherboard IV. If you discover damaged or ... ASUS CIDB chassis sensor module (optional) PS/2 Mouse, Infrared, USB1, and USB2 external connector module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist I . I . Support Software Information on setting up the BIOS software...
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...(Requires DMI-enabled components.) (See section V) • USB, PS/2 Mouse, IrDA Connector: Supports an optional cable and bracket set . 8 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Supports two drives of most devices for a standard individual infrared cable set to mount the connectors to monitor your system's vital components... PCI card. • PC Health Monitoring (optional): Provides a convenient utility to an unused expansion slot on the system chassis. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI device boot-up to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI):...
...(Requires DMI-enabled components.) (See section V) • USB, PS/2 Mouse, IrDA Connector: Supports an optional cable and bracket set . 8 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Supports two drives of most devices for a standard individual infrared cable set to mount the connectors to monitor your system's vital components... PCI card. • PC Health Monitoring (optional): Provides a convenient utility to an unused expansion slot on the system chassis. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM or SCSI device boot-up to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI):...
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...new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are monitored for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 9 To fully utilize the benefits of the ASUS Smart Series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. II. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/Windows 98... fans are based on all is that supports ACPI, such as Windows 98, must be used. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an OS that this new technology is compatible with ALi's Aladdin V chipset improves IDE transfer rate using PC100-...
...new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are monitored for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 9 To fully utilize the benefits of the ASUS Smart Series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. II. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/Windows 98... fans are based on all is that supports ACPI, such as Windows 98, must be used. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an OS that this new technology is compatible with ALi's Aladdin V chipset improves IDE transfer rate using PC100-...
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INSTALLATION ASUS P5A-B Motherboard Layout AT Keyboard Connector KB USB, PS/2 Mouse, IrDA COM 1 COM 2 Parallel Port Row 5 4 3 2 1 0 VIO1 AT Power Connector VIO0 FS3 FS2 PWR_FAN FS1 FS0 ... Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 ISA Slot 1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead AUX SMBus Connector CD1 CPU_FAN CLRTC Audio Connectors 1Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) C-Media 3D Positional Sound Chip (optional) VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 CHA_FAN SPDI SPDO TTL ISA Slot 2 IDELED IR + Panel Connectors III. INST ALLATION Motherboard Layout...
INSTALLATION ASUS P5A-B Motherboard Layout AT Keyboard Connector KB USB, PS/2 Mouse, IrDA COM 1 COM 2 Parallel Port Row 5 4 3 2 1 0 VIO1 AT Power Connector VIO0 FS3 FS2 PWR_FAN FS1 FS0 ... Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 ISA Slot 1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead AUX SMBus Connector CD1 CPU_FAN CLRTC Audio Connectors 1Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) C-Media 3D Positional Sound Chip (optional) VID3 VID2 VID1 VID0 CHA_FAN SPDI SPDO TTL ISA Slot 2 IDELED IR + Panel Connectors III. INST ALLATION Motherboard Layout...
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... from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. Unplug your computer, you must complete the following...chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. III. To protect them against damage from the system. INST ALLATION Jumpers 14 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. If you work on the Motherboard 2. Install System Memory Modules ...
... from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as the power supply case. 3. Unplug your computer, you must complete the following...chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. III. To protect them against damage from the system. INST ALLATION Jumpers 14 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. If you work on the Motherboard 2. Install System Memory Modules ...
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...to select the voltage supplied to Clear CMOS 2. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 15 INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer, (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. INST ALLATION ...Jumpers III. R P5A-B Clear RTC RAM CLRTC Short solder points to the DRAM, chipset, and AGP. Real Time Clock (RTC)...
...to select the voltage supplied to Clear CMOS 2. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 15 INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer, (4) Hold down during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. INST ALLATION ...Jumpers III. R P5A-B Clear RTC RAM CLRTC Short solder points to the DRAM, chipset, and AGP. Real Time Clock (RTC)...
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...timing issues involved with speeds ≥95MHz. • Two possible memory chips are generally thinner and have more than EDO chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Memory speed setup is not supported when using bus speeds ≥83MHz . • SDRAM chips are...General DIMM Notes below) • To make the proper settings through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup" in 16, 32, 64, 128MB; ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 19 To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must use only PC100-compliant DIMMs. Most systems ...
...timing issues involved with speeds ≥95MHz. • Two possible memory chips are generally thinner and have more than EDO chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Memory speed setup is not supported when using bus speeds ≥83MHz . • SDRAM chips are...General DIMM Notes below) • To make the proper settings through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup" in 16, 32, 64, 128MB; ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 19 To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must use only PC100-compliant DIMMs. Most systems ...
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... any necessary jumpers on the slot with the screw you a "Device Manager" tab. Secure the card on your specific card. 2. Setup the BIOS if necessary (such as "Legacy" ISA cards, requires that may need to use an IRQ to use the same IRQs or your power supply ...future use Microsoft's Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility included in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 9. Double clicking on the ISA bus. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 23 Failure to do so may use . 5. III. System IRQs are then used and free IRQs. Generally an IRQ must be required...
... any necessary jumpers on the slot with the screw you a "Device Manager" tab. Secure the card on your specific card. 2. Setup the BIOS if necessary (such as "Legacy" ISA cards, requires that may need to use an IRQ to use the same IRQs or your power supply ...future use Microsoft's Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility included in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 9. Double clicking on the ISA bus. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 23 Failure to do so may use . 5. III. System IRQs are then used and free IRQs. Generally an IRQ must be required...
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... the PCI slots on this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are handled the same way as an ASUS 3D Hardware Accelerator. Assigning DMA Channels for an ISA Configuration Utility. ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H...: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for legacy ISA cards (under PNP AND PCI SETUP of the BIOS Setup utility. P5A-B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 24 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to set to a PCI slot that do...
... the PCI slots on this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which IRQs are handled the same way as an ASUS 3D Hardware Accelerator. Assigning DMA Channels for an ISA Configuration Utility. ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor The onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H...: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for legacy ISA cards (under PNP AND PCI SETUP of the BIOS Setup utility. P5A-B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 24 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual If the system has both legacy and PnP, may also need to set to a PCI slot that do...
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... opening . You can make available the parallel port and choose the IRQ through the Onboard Parallel Port in Chipset Features of the BIOS SOFTWARE. (Pin 10 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using the 25-Pin male) to a free expansion slot... opening . INSTALLATION 3. P5A-B Onboard Serial Port Connectors 26 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual A PS/2 mouse connector is included for the USB/ Mouse/IR onboard connector if the optional USB/MIR connector...
... opening . You can make available the parallel port and choose the IRQ through the Onboard Parallel Port in Chipset Features of the BIOS SOFTWARE. (Pin 10 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using the 25-Pin male) to a free expansion slot... opening . INSTALLATION 3. P5A-B Onboard Serial Port Connectors 26 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual A PS/2 mouse connector is included for the USB/ Mouse/IR onboard connector if the optional USB/MIR connector...
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... to light up. + R TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. IDELED P5A-B IDE Activity LED 28 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Refer to the cabinet's IDE activity LED. BIOS now supports SCSI device or IDE CD-ROM bootup (see HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First & Boot Sequence in the...
... to light up. + R TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. IDELED P5A-B IDE Activity LED 28 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Refer to the cabinet's IDE activity LED. BIOS now supports SCSI device or IDE CD-ROM bootup (see HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First & Boot Sequence in the...
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...no connection) 17: Infrared Receive 9: +5 Volt 18: Infrared Transmit Infrared PS/2 Mouse USB 0 USB 1 P5A-B PS/2 USB, Mouse, IrDA Module Connector Optional USB/MIR 12. P5A-B Infrared Module Connector 30 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual R III. INSTALLATION 11. The system will direct IRQ12 to the pin definitions. See Second ...external connector set connects to the 18-pin block and mounts to purchase an external connector set. See PS/2 Mouse Control in BIOS Features Setup and USB Function in Chipset Features Setup to the motherboard. USB, Infrared, PS/2 Mouse Module Connector (USB/MIR, ...
...no connection) 17: Infrared Receive 9: +5 Volt 18: Infrared Transmit Infrared PS/2 Mouse USB 0 USB 1 P5A-B PS/2 USB, Mouse, IrDA Module Connector Optional USB/MIR 12. P5A-B Infrared Module Connector 30 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual R III. INSTALLATION 11. The system will direct IRQ12 to the pin definitions. See Second ...external connector set connects to the 18-pin block and mounts to purchase an external connector set. See PS/2 Mouse Control in BIOS Features Setup and USB Function in Chipset Features Setup to the motherboard. USB, Infrared, PS/2 Mouse Module Connector (USB/MIR, ...
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...there is a wakeup packet or signal is received from the network through the ASUS PCI-L101 LAN card (see "Power Management Setup" under IV. P5A-B SMBus Connector SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +5V 32 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual R R III. ASUS LAN CARD). BIOS SOFTWARE) and that your system has an ATX power supply with an SMBus host... is , multiple chips can act as a master by means of the SMBus with at least 720mA +5V standby power. +5V Standby Ground PME P5A-B Wake-On-LAN Connector 20. Wake-On-LAN Activity Connector (3-pin WOLCON) The WOLCON connector allows the system to connect SMBus devices.
...there is a wakeup packet or signal is received from the network through the ASUS PCI-L101 LAN card (see "Power Management Setup" under IV. P5A-B SMBus Connector SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +5V 32 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual R R III. ASUS LAN CARD). BIOS SOFTWARE) and that your system has an ATX power supply with an SMBus host... is , multiple chips can act as a master by means of the SMBus with at least 720mA +5V standby power. +5V Standby Ground PME P5A-B Wake-On-LAN Connector 20. Wake-On-LAN Activity Connector (3-pin WOLCON) The WOLCON connector allows the system to connect SMBus devices.
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ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 35 INSTALLATION Power Connection Procedures 1. Connect the power supply cord ... switch is equipped with ). 3. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your devices in the next section, BIOS SOFTWARE. *Powering Off your system user's manual. 4. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will appear on ... a. For ATX power supplies, you need to your computer: You must first exit or shut down to enter BIOS setup. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on , hold down your operating system. III. INST ALLATION...
ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 35 INSTALLATION Power Connection Procedures 1. Connect the power supply cord ... switch is equipped with ). 3. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your devices in the next section, BIOS SOFTWARE. *Powering Off your system user's manual. 4. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will appear on ... a. For ATX power supplies, you need to your computer: You must first exit or shut down to enter BIOS setup. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on , hold down your operating system. III. INST ALLATION...
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...This option allows you need to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\440BX-1 and then press . 36 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual This file works only in case you to save a copy of your system.... NOTE: The following screen displays are provided as examples only and may not reflect the screen contents displayed on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode...
...This option allows you need to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\440BX-1 and then press . 36 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual This file works only in case you to save a copy of your system.... NOTE: The following screen displays are provided as examples only and may not reflect the screen contents displayed on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode...
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... the ACPI extended system configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file. The utility starts to start the update. BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 37 When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. See the next page for example, A:\BX2I1002.AWD, and...
... the ACPI extended system configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file. The utility starts to start the update. BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 37 When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. See the next page for example, A:\BX2I1002.AWD, and...
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If you created earlier. 2. IV. BIOS Flash Memory Writer 38 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Copy AFLASH.EXE to File. See 2. Create a bootable system floppy disk by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on the previous page for details) and save to boot up . Save...
If you created earlier. 2. IV. BIOS Flash Memory Writer 38 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Copy AFLASH.EXE to File. See 2. Create a bootable system floppy disk by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on the previous page for details) and save to boot up . Save...