R P/I-XP55TVP4 Pentium ATX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 1 How this manual is organized .......................................................... 1 Item Checklist .................................................................................. 1 II. FEATURES .................................................................................... 2 Features of the ASUS Motherboard ................................................. 2 Parts of the ASUS Motherboard ....
CONTENTS Power Management Setup ........................................................ 40 Details of Power Management Setup ................................. 40 PNP and PCI Setup .................................................................. 42 Details of PNP and PCI Setup ............................................ 42 Load BIOS Defaults ................................................................. 44 Load Setup Defaults .................................................................
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.
I. INTRODUCTION I. INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) How this manual is organized This manual is divided into the following sections: I. Introduction: II. Features: III. Installation: IV. BIOS Setup: V. ASUS DMI Utility: VI. ASUS PCI-SC200: VII. ASUS I-A16C: VIII. DOS/Win3.1x: IX.
II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS Motherboard II. FEATURES (Features) The ASUS P/I-XP55TVP4 is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many features in a small package. This motherboard: • Easy Installation: Is equipped with BIOS that supports auto detection of hard drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make setup of hard drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic.
II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS Motherboard CPU ZIF Socket 7 256/512KB Pipelined Burst L2 Cache II. FEATURES (Parts of Board) T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse COM 1 4 SIMM Slots IDE 1 Connector COM 2 Intel's 430VX PCIset IDE 2 Connector Floppy Drive Connector Parallel Conn.
III. INSTALLATION Map of the ASUS Motherboard III.
III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) L2SIZE BBLKW RTCLR FS0, FS1, FS2 BF0, BF1 VID p. 7 p. 8 p. 9 p. 10 p. 10 p. 11 Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (512KB/256KB) Flash ROM Boot Block Program (Disable/Enable) Real Time Clock RAM (Operation/Clear Data) CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection CPU:BUS Frequency Ratio CPU Voltage Regulator Output Selection p. 12 p. 14 p. 15 p. 16 p.
III. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Set Jumpers on the Motherboard Install DRAM Modules Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Install Expansion Cards Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply Setup the BIOS Software 1. Jumpers III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) Several hardware settings are made through the use of jumper caps to connect jumper pins (JP) on the motherboard.
III. INSTALLATION Jumper Settings 1. Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting (L2SIZE) This jumper sets the total amount of L2 cache that is present. If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of Motherboard" for locations) and a Cache Expansion Slot, then you have 256KB. If you only have onboard cache chips, then you have 512KB. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to 512KB. If there is no onboard cache, you may install a cache module of either 256KB or 512KB.
III. INSTALLATION 2. Flash ROM Boot Block Programming (BBLKW) This sets the operation mode of the boot block area of the Programmable Flash ROM to allow programming in the Enabled position. This is required only if prompted by the Flash Memory Writer Utility as shown in BIOS SOFTWARE. Programming Disabled/Protect Enabled BBLKW [1-2] (Default) [2-3] BBLKW 1 2 3 BBLKW 1 2 3 Disabled / Protected (Default) Enabled III.
III. INSTALLATION 3. Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM / Battery Test Jumper (RTCLR) The CMOS RAM is powered by the onboard button cell battery. You can test the battery’s current by removing this jumper and attaching a current meter to each pin. WARNING: You must unplug the power cord to your power supply to ensure that there is no power to your motherboard. The CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information will be cleared by this action.
III. INSTALLATION 4. CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (FS0, FS1, FS2) These jumpers tell 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). 5. CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio (BF0, BF1) These jumpers set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the External frequency (called the BUS Clock) within the CPU.
III. INSTALLATION Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification The only Cyrix CPU that is supported on this motherboard is labeled Cyrix 6x86 P166+ but must be Revision 2.7 and later. Look on the underside of the CPU for the serial number. The number should read G8DC6620A or larger. III. INSTALLATION (System Memory) 6. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID0 - VID6) These jumpers set the voltage supplied to the CPU.
III. INSTALLATION 2. System Memory This motherboard supports four 72-pin SIMMs of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 128MB. SIMMs can be either 60ns or 70ns Extended Data Output (EDO) or Asymmetric/Symmetric Fast Page Mode (FPM) modules. . Install memory in any or all of the banks in any combination as follows: III.
III. INSTALLATION SIMM Memory Installation Procedures: 1. The SIMM memory modules will only fit in one orientation as shown because of a "Plastic Safety Tab" on one end of the SIMM sockets which requires the "Notched End" of the SIMM memory modules. III. INSTALLATION (SIMM Memory) 1 2 3 4 72 Pin SIMM Sockets Bank 0 Bank 1 Notched End 2. Press the memory module firmly into place starting from a 45 degree angle making sure that all the contacts are aligned with the sockets. 3.
III. INSTALLATION Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache The motherboard you purchase may have either 0KB, 256KB, or 512KB onboard. If you have both onboard cache chips (see "Map of Motherboard" for locations) and a Cache Expansion Slot, then you have 256KB. If you only have onboard cache chips, then you have 512KB. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade the 256KB version to 512KB. If there is no onboard cache, you may install a cache module of either 256KB or 512KB.
III. INSTALLATION 3. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 that is backwards compatible with ZIF Socket 5 processors. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If this is not the case then purchase a fan before you turn on your system. Apply thermal jelly to the CPU top and then install the fan onto the CPU.
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. First read your expansion card documentation on any hardware and software settings that may be required to setup your specific card. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: III. INSTALLATION (Expansion Cards) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
III. INSTALLATION 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.
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III. INSTALLATION 5. External Connectors WARNING: Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly separated from jumpers in "Map of the Motherboard" on page 4. Placing jumper caps over these will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on the Pin 1 side of the connector. The four corners of the connectors are labeled on the motherboard. Pin 1 is the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and floppy drives.
III. INSTALLATION 3. Parallel Printer Connector (25-pin Female) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through "Onboard Parallel Port" in Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 4. Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin Male) The one serial port can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices.
III. INSTALLATION 7. Serial Port COM2 Connector (10-pin block) This connector supports the provided serial port ribbon cable with mounting bracket. Connect the ribbon cable to this connector and mount the bracket to the case on an open slot. The serial port on the mounting bracket will then be used for secondary pointing devices or other serial devices. See "Onboard Serial Port" in Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE for settings.
III. INSTALLATION 9. Primary / Secondary IDE connectors (Two 40-pin Block) These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. Please refer to the documentation of your hard disk for the jumper settings.
III. INSTALLATION 11. Turbo LED Lead (PANEL) The motherboard's turbo function is always on. The turbo LED connection is labeled here but the LED will remain constantly lit while the system power is on. This lead should be connected to the Power LED on the system cabinet if your keyboard plug does not have a power LED lead. See the figure below. III. INSTALLATION (Connectors) 12.
III. INSTALLATION 16. IrDA-compliant infrared module connector (IR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. You must also configure the setting through "UART2 Use Infrared" in Chipset Features Setup to select whether UART2 is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA.
III. INSTALLATION Power Connection Procedures 1. After all jumpers and connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Make sure that all switches are in the off position as marked by . 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case as instructed by your system user's manual. 4. Connect the power cord into an power outlet that is equipped by a surge protector. III. INSTALLATION (Power Connections) 5.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Support Software FILELIST.TXT - View this file to see the files included in the support software. PFLASH.EXE - This is the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file.
