Computer Hardware - Motherboard User Manual

ASUS P2L97 User’s Manual
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION 7
How this Manual is Organized ........................................................... 7
Item Checklist ..................................................................................... 7
II. FEATURES 8
Features of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard ........................................ 8
The ASUS P2L97 Motherboard .................................................... 9
III. INSTALLATION 10
Layout of the ASUS P2L97 Motherboard ........................................ 10
Installation Steps ............................................................................... 12
1. Jumpers ......................................................................................... 12
Jumper Settings ........................................................................... 13
2. System Memory (DIMM) ............................................................ 17
DIMM Memory Installation Procedures: .............................. 18
3. Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................... 19
Universal Retention Mechanism ........................................... 19
Heatsinks ............................................................................... 19
Installing the Processor ............................................................... 20
ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ............................................ 22
Recommended Heatsinks for Pentium II Processors............. 23
4. Expansion Cards ........................................................................... 24
Expansion Card Installation Procedure ................................. 24
Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards.................................... 24
Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards.............................. 25
ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor ......................................... 25
5. External Connectors..................................................................... 26
Power Connection Procedures .................................................... 33
Main Menu ............................................................................ 34
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 34
Flash Memory Writer Utility ............................................................ 34
Managing and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOS................... 36
6. BIOS Setup .................................................................................. 37
Load Defaults ........................................................................ 38