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  • Page 1 P/I-AP6N All-In-One Pentium Pro Motherboard USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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, inci-...

  • Page 3: Asus Contact Information

    Telephone: 1-408-474-0567 Fax: 1-408-474-0568 Email: info-usa@asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 1-408-474-0555 Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Info: Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support: BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Save and Exit Setup ................53 Exit Without Saving ................53 V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT ............55 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) ............. 55 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ....... 55 System Requirements ..............55 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ........ 56 Notes: .................... 56...
  • Page 5 Microstation Video Driver Installation ............. 88 Select System Information (optional) ............89 Quick Setup (optional) ................89 VDIF Files (optional) ................90 Advanced Setup (optional) ................ 91 A. Troubleshooting ................93 Diagnostics ....................93 Troubleshooting ..................93 System Lockup ..................93 ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    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 Cana- dian Department of Communications. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    • ATI Video drivers and utilities (CD) • Creative Labs Audio drivers and utilities (CD) This user's manual with VGA driver installation Creative Labs ViBRA 16C Series Audio Manual Optional infrared module Optional ASUS PCI-SC200 Fast-SCSI card ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Features

    II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS Motherboard The ASUS P/I-AP6N is specially designed for the demanding PC user who wants a high-performance multi-media motherboard in a single package. This motherboard: • Multi-Speed Support: Supports one 150-200MHz Pentium Pro CPU on a ZIF Socket 8.

  • Page 9: Parts Of The Asus Motherboard

    Upgradeable Video Memory: Includes 2MB DRAM onboard and upgradeable to 4MB DRAM. • Optional IrDA Connector: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface. • SCSI BIOS: Has firmware that supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards. Parts of the ASUS Motherboard PS/2 PS/2 Monitor Parallel...

  • Page 10: Installation

    III. INSTALLATION Map of the ASUS Motherboard PS/2 PS/2 Serial COM1 VGA Output Parallel Connector Serial COM2 Mouse Keyboard Audio Connector Audio (En/Dis) Super Multi-I/O 512KB DRAM 512KB DRAM Creative Labs ViBRA Audio 512KB DRAM Upgrade Socket 512KB DRAM Upgrade Socket...
  • Page 11 16) FANPWR1, 2, 3 p. 29 1 CPU, 2 Power Supply, 3 Chassis Fan Power Leads (6-pin Block) 17) CHASSIS p. 29 Chassis Open Alarm Lead (3-pin Block) 18) Power Input p. 30 Motherboard Power Connector (12-pin Block) ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Installation Steps

    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. ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Jumper Settings

    This sets the operation mode of the boot block area of the BIOS Flash ROM to allow programming in the Enabled position. Programming BBLKW Disabled [1-2] (Default) Enabled [2-3] BBLKW BBLKW Disabled / Protected Enabled (Default) Boot Block Programming (Disable / Enable) ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...
  • Page 14 You should enter BIOS to “Load Setup Defaults” and re-enter any user information after removing and reapplying this jumper. RTC RAM RTCLR Operation [2-3] (Default) Clear Data [1-2] (momentarily) RTCLR RTCLR Operation Clear CMOS Data (Default) Real Time Clock RAM (Operation / Clear CMOS Data) ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 This jumper allows you to Disable the onboard audio chipset in order to use your own audio card. Otherwise, leave on default of Enabled. Onboard Audio AUDIO_JP Enabled [1-2] (Default) Disabled [2-3] AUDIO_JP AUDIO_JP Enabled Disabled (Default) Onboard Audio Selection (Enable / Disabled) ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 200MHz 3.0x 66MHz [1-2] [2-3] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] 180MHz 3.0x 60MHz [2-3] [1-2] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] 166MHz 2.5x 66MHz [1-2] [2-3] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] 150MHz 2.5x 60MHz [2-3] [1-2] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 [S] [S] [S] [S] [O] [O] [O] [O] [S] [S] [S] [S] [O] [O] [O] [O] VID 3 [S] [S] [S] [S] [S] [S] [S] [S] [O] [O] [O] [O] [O] [O] [O] [O] AUTO VID0 VID1 VID2 VID3 (Default) Voltage Regulator Output Selection ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: System Memory

    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 be unstable. ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Simm Memory Installation Procedures

    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". ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Vga Memory Upgrade

    III. INSTALLATION VGA Memory Upgrade The ASUS P/I-AP6N motherboard comes with 2MB DRAM for the onboard VGA. Four sockets are available to upgrade the VGA memory to 4MB by adding four 512KB DRAM chips. 3MB is not supported on this product. Specifications may change without notice.

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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" depending on the CPU that you install. ZIF Socket 8 with Pentium Pro Processor ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: 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. ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Assigning Dma Channels For Isa Cards

    IMPORTANT: Choose "Yes" for those IRQ's and DMA's you wish to reserve for Legacy (Non-PnP) ISA expansion cards in “IRQ xx Used By ISA” and “DMA x Used By ISA” of the PNP and PCI Setup in the BIOS SOFTWARE section, otherwise conflicts may occur. ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: External Connectors

    3. Serial Port COM1 and COM2 Connectors (Two 9-pin Male) The two serial ports can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices. See "Onboard Serial Port" in Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. COM 1 COM 2 Serial Ports (9-pin Male) ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta- tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). Pin 1 Connect the Red stripe to Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up. TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-Pin plug. IDE (Hard Drive) Activity LED ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 LED lights when the system is powered on. See the figure below. 13. Speaker Connector (SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. System System Power LED Power LED LOCK Keyboard Lock SMI Lead Speaker Connector Reset SW SPKR System Case Connections ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 This jumper allows you to adjust the audio volume digitally using case mounted momentary buttons. Audio Control VOL_CON Volume Up [1-2] (momentary) Volume Down [4-5] (momentary) VOL_CON Ground Volume Up Ground Volume Down Ground Onboard Digital Audio Control ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 17. Chassis Open Alarm Lead (CHASSIS) This lead is for an open chassis monitor. A high level signal to the CHASSIS lead will indicate to the system that the chassis has been opened. +5V GND CHASSIS Chassis open alarm lead ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 The system power can be controlled by a momentary switch connected to JP3. Pushing the button once (push slowly) will switch the system between ON and OFF. The system power LED shows the status of the system's power. ASUS P/I-AP6N User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Power Connection Procedures

    "Start" button and the system will give three quick beeps after about 30 seconds and power off after windows shut down. NOTE: The message: "It's now safe to turn off your computer" will not be shown in Windows 95 when using shut down with ATX power supplies. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 32: Bios Software

    Create a bootable system floppy diskette by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from the DOS environment without creating "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files, then copy PFLASH.EXE to the newly formatted diskette and then save your BIOS to the same diskette. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 33: Advanced Features Menu

    Block and ESCD" requires that the system is running in real mode. This utility will not operate if the system is under protected mode or virtual mode. You should boot from a system floppy diskette without "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 34: Managing & Updating Your Motherboard's Bios

    PnP BIOS and therefore cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer. 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the internet (WWW), FTP, or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) and save to the diskette you created above. See ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on Page II of the User's Manual for details.

  • Page 35: Bios Setup

    But do so only if the first two methods fail. When you invoke Setup, the CMOS SETUP UTILITY main program screen will appear with the following options: ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 36: Load Defaults

    <F1> key. The help menu will then appear to provide you with the information you need. The memory display at the lower right-hand side of the screen is read-only and automatically adjusts accordingly. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 37: Details Of Standard Cmos Setup

    BIOS. If you install the optional PCI-SC200 SCSI controller card into the motherboard (see section VI for instructions). If you install other vendor’s SCSI controller card, please refer to their respective documentations on how to install the required SCSI drivers. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 38 Primary IDE hard disk drives must have its partition set to active (also possible with FDISK). NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 39 If you are using a VGA or any higher resolution card, choose the “EGA/VGA” option. Halt On (All Errors) This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt. Choose from : All Errors, No Errors, All, But Keyboard, All, But Diskette, and All, But Disk/ ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 40: Bios Features Setup

    This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the Pentium Pro Processor(s) with the required data. The BIOS will load the update on all pro- cessors during system bootup in the default position of Enabled. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 41 This field enhances hard disk performance by making multi-sector transfers instead of one sector per transfer. Most IDE drives, except older versions, can utilize this feature. Selections are HDD MAX, Disabled 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 42 IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 Mouse. IRQ12 will be reserved for expan- sion cards if a PS/2 Mouse is not detected. Disabled will reserve IRQ12 for expan- sion cards and therefore the PS/2 Mouse will not function. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 43: Chipset Features Setup

    PCI and the DRAM to enhance the PCI bus efficiency and DRAM accessing. PCI Burst Write Combining (Enabled) The default setting of Enabled will increase the efficiency of PCI bus by combining several CPU to PCI write cycles into one. VGA performance is increased by this action. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 44 When enabled, this field allows you to connect your floppy disk drives to the on- board floppy drive connector instead of a separate controller card. If you want to use a different controller card to connect the floppy drives, set this field to Disabled. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 45 Because each IDE device may have a different Mode timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is necessary for these to be independent. The default setting of Auto will allow auto-detection to ensure optimal performance. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 46: Power Management Setup

    Choose "Advanced" in the Power Management Field. Video Off Option (Susp, Stby->Off ) This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. The settings are All Modes->Off; Always On; Suspend->Off; and Susp, Stby->Off . ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 47 You can individually Enable or Disable each IRQ to include in the sleep function. IRQ8 (Real Time Alarm) is usually set to Disable so that any software alarm clock or event calendar can wake up the system. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 48: Pnp And Pci Setup

    ICU, you must set the field for that IRQ to Yes. For example: If you install a Legacy ISA card that requires IRQ 10, then set IRQ10 Used By ISA to Yes............................ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 49 The default is set to Disabled until support disks and USB devices are available in which time you can set this function to Enabled. Passive Release (Enabled) This function allows the passive release to be Enabled or Disabled. The default setting of Enabled allows better performance. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 50: Load Bios Defaults

    Press the <Y> key and then the <Enter> key to confirm. Press the <N> key and then the <Enter> key to abort. This feature does not affect the fields on the Standard CMOS Setup screen. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 51: Supervisor Password And User Password

    <Enter> key instead of entering a new password when the “Enter Password” prompt appears. A message confirms the password has been disabled. NOTE: If you forget the password, see CMOS RAM in section III for procedures on clearing the CMOS. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 52: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    The auto-detection feature can only detect one set of parameters for a particular IDE hard drive. Some IDE drives can use more than one set. This is not a problem if the drive is new and there is nothing on it. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 53: Save And Exit Setup

    Select this option to exit the Setup utility without saving the modifications you specify during the current session. To exit without saving, highlight the “Exit Without Sav- ing” option on the main screen and then press the <Enter> key. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
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  • Page 55: Desktop Management

    V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Con- figuration Utility to maintain the Management Information Format Database (MIFD). DMI is able to auto-detect and record information pertinent to a computer’s system such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.

  • Page 56: Using The Asus Dmi Configuration Utility

    V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility Edit DMI (or delete) Use the (left-right) cursors to move the top menu items and the (up-down) cursor to move between the left hand menu items. The bottom of the screen will show the available keys for each screen.
  • Page 57 You can load the BIOS defaults from a MIFD file and can clear all user modified and added data. You must reboot your computer in order for the defaults to be saved back into the Flash BIOS. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
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  • Page 59: Ati Vga Series

    ATI VGA Series USER'S MANUAL Hardware & Video Drivers...
  • Page 60 ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 61: Microsoft Windows 95

    VI. Microsoft Windows 95 Video Driver Installation Introduction After installing the ASUS Video or Audio/Video device, software drivers and utili- ties must be installed. The following are various driver installation procedures for Windows 95 under specific situations. Windows Plug and Play in Windows 95: (Auto installing drivers) IMPORTANT: If an ASUS Video or Audio/Video device (or ATI compatible) was installed at one time, Windows 95 Plug and Play may install ATI’s original driver...
  • Page 62 Video Driver Installation Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows 95: (New Hardware Found) If installing an ASUS Video or Audio/Video device for the first time, a “New Hard- ware Found” window will appear upon entering Windows 95: Select which driver you want to install for your new hardware:...
  • Page 63 Video Driver Installation Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows 95 (Prompted by Windows 95) If an ASUS Video or Audio/Video device (or ATI compatible) was installed unsuc- cessfully or modified at one time a “Display” message will appear upon entering Windows 95: There is a problem with your display settings.
  • Page 64 If for some reason you need to reinstall the ATI video drivers or if you skipped the previous procedures, you may use the following steps: 1. Insert the ASUS installation CD (or double click on the CD drive in “My Com- puter” if CD already inserted)- ASUS Windows 95 Install Shell appears.

  • Page 65: Software Mpeg & Video Player

    Upgrade For Microsoft Windows, then install ATI Video Player. Installing Microsoft DirectVideo in Windows 95: 1. Reinsert the ASUS installation CD or select the CD from My Computer. 2. Click Install DirectX - Click “Next” to install 3. Click Done button when finished.

  • Page 66: Windows 95 Display Settings

    You can save your settings by clicking "Save As" button and typing in a file name. This allows you to recall pre- viously saved settings. Click on "Defaults" button to re- store all settings to the default. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 67: Microsoft Windows 3.X

    Video Driver Installation For your convenience, the ATI video drivers for Windows 3.x can be installed in Windows 3.x or in DOS. The autorun ASUS Windows 3.1 Install Shell cannot be automatically run by Window 3.x, so manual execution is necessary.
  • Page 68 5. “ASUS driver is successfully installed !!” - press any key. 6. “Do you want to launch Windows 3.1 to continue installation now? (Y/N) Note: You must make sure that ASUS ATI VGA device has been pluged in your machine.” - Press Y.

  • Page 69: Software Mpeg & Video Player

    2. Insert the ASUS installation CD. 3. Change to your CD drive. 4. Double click setup.exe - ASUS Windows 3.1 Install Shell appears 5. Click on Install Video Player - Memory Requirement appears: The ATI Video Player needs at least 600K conventional memory to execute.

  • Page 70: Ati Desktop Control Panel

    ATI Logo: Double click this logo to generate a problem report which includes pertinent data on your system and device configuration to help solve your problem. Have the report ready before contacting your vendor. Feature Icons: Double click a Feature icon to launch the associated control panel. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 71: Flexdesk

    FlexDesk+ FlexDesk+ Basic Settings FlexDesk+ is for configuring the operating modes and parameters of the ASUS ATI VGA. The availability of options in FlexDesk+ is dependent on the device and its hardware configuration. This control panel allows you to configure Colors (color depth), Screen Size (resolution), Desktop Size (virtual desktop size), Advanced set- tings and Default parameters (factory settings).
  • Page 72 Defaults: Provides same functionality as the push button. Advanced...: Provides same functionality as the push button. HELP Menu Help: Provides same functionality as the push button. Contents: Displays the Help index. About...: Displays the product version number and information. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 73: Flexdesk+ Advanced Settings

    Off: Provides smooth dithering which results in faster performance than VGA dith- ering. Buttons OK: Accepts the advanced settings as shown and returns to the FlexDesk+ main panel. Cancel: Discards all changes and returns to the FlexDesk+ main panel. Help: Displays Help information on FlexDesk+. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 74: Dpms (For Windows)

    DPMS Enable: DPMS feature is enabled if box is checked. Defaults: Sets DPMS timers to default values. Help: Displays Help information on DPMS. OK: Accepts settings as shown and exits. Cancel: Discards all changes and exits. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 75: Deskscape

    Pan Down: Moves the "window" downward, with user defined keys, e.g., <Alt Zoom In: Makes the screen image larger, with user defined keys, e.g., <Alt>+<Home>. NOTE: The entire desktop can be panned. Zoom Out: Displays more of the virtual desktop, with user defined keys, e.g., <Alt>+<End> ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 76: Buttons

    2. Adjust any or all of the sliders. Slider functions are identical to those in FlexDesk+. 3. Either enable WinSwitch by checking the WinSwitch Enabled box, or disable WinSwitch by removing the check mark. 4. Click Ok. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 77: Screen Adjustment

    Desktop Size: Sets the virtual desktop to one of the supported sizes. Screen Adjustment This allows the selection of different resolutions supported by your monitor. Select the proper monitor by pressing the "Select Monitor" button and then choosing from the list of monitors. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 78 Use the Preview/Adjust to see the results and allow digital adjust- ments to the screen. If the image is distorted you may press <Esc> or wait a few seconds to return to the original menu without the change. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 79: Dpms Parameters

    VII. Microsoft Windows 3.x The ASUS ATI VGA supports a VESA power management control specification called DPMS-Display Power Management Signaling. Monitors that comply with DPMS can provide energy savings up to 80% compared to non DPMS compliant monitors. This also translates into extended monitor life.

  • Page 80: Windows Video Player

    The question mark on top right of the Video Screen allows inspection into each button on the control panel. Click on the "?" then on a button that you would like to know about. ATI Player Setup MPEG ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 81: Video Acceleration Performance

    Media Player on-line Help and the Microsoft Windows 3.1 User's Guide. Sizing Windows The video clip window can be sized using <Ctrl> and number keys 1 & 2, providing 1x and 2x zoom respectively. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 82: Microsoft Windows Nt

    Video Driver Installation Windows Plug and Play in Windows NT 4.0: (Auto installing drivers) IMPORTANT: If an ASUS Video or Audio/Video device (or ATI compatible) was installed at one time, Windows NT 4.0 Plug and Play may install ATI’s original driver upon entering Windows NT 4.0 .
  • Page 83 Video Driver Installation Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows NT 4.0: (New Hardware Found) If installing an ASUS Video or Audio/Video device for the first time, a “New Hard- ware Found” window will appear upon entering Windows NT 4.0: Select which driver you want to install for your new hardware:...
  • Page 84 If for some reason you need to reinstall the ATI video drivers or if you skipped the previous procedures, you may use the following steps: 1. Insert the ASUS installation CD (or double click on the CD drive in “My Com- puter” if CD already inserted)- ASUS Windows NT Install Shell appears.
  • Page 85 9. Supply the Setup program with the location of the NT files of your revision, for example, type: D:\NT35 (\NT351) 10. Click OK button. 11. Select the appropriate driver for your ASUS 264 series device 12. Click Install button. 13. Click Yes to change to your system configuration.

  • Page 86: Ibm Os/2 & Os/2 Warp

    19. Type EXIT to close the OS/2 full screen command prompt. 20. Shut down OS/2 21. Restart OS/2. It will default to 640x480 in 256 colors. To change screen resolution and/or color depth, see your OS/2 User’s Guide. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 87: Other Video Drivers

    7. Press Enter when completed and press ESC twice and Y to exit the installa- tion program. 8. Reboot the computer from DOS - Your Windows 3.x & DOS system ATI driv- ers should be installed and ready to use. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 88: Microstation Video Driver Installation

    7. Press Enter when completed and press ESC twice and Y to exit the installa- tion program. 8. Reboot the computer from DOS - Your Windows 3.x & DOS system ATI driv- ers should be installed and ready to use. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 89: Select System Information (Optional)

    INFO BOX. In case of a conflict, it will issue a warning and suggest possible corrective actions. Your ASUS 264 Series Device is a PCI Plug-and-Play compatible: your system will automatically allocate system resources and resolve possible conflicts between your Plug-and-Play compatible mach64 accelerator device and other expansion cards.

  • Page 90: Vdif Files (Optional)

    5. Adjust the size and position of the box outline. Press <Enter> to accept. 6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you are satisfied with the box outline for all the resolutions. When finished, remember to exit and save the settings. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

  • Page 91: Advanced Setup (Optional)

    Factory Defaults The device can be reset to factory defaults by pressing <Shift>+<F7>. Saving Your Configuration Once you have finished configuring the necessary parameters described above, save them by pressing <F10>. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
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  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    • Try the device in a different system and reset to factory defaults using the INSTALL program. If the device works in another system, the problem is likely due to incorrect configuration. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 94 DOS disk. Try exclud- ing the video BIOS address (C0000-C7FFF) from the memory manager. Refer to the documentation furnished with the memory manager software for information. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 95 An error has been detected in the ROM. Draw sequence failure. An error has occurred in the draw engine. If the error is intermittent, it might indi- cate a marginal RAM failure. The effects of this failure may not be immediately apparent. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...
  • Page 96 CD even standard MPEG files. A: Xing MPEG Player and ATI Video Player can not be installed together. They confilct with each other. The previously installed player will work abnormally. You can re-install ATI Video Player to recover it. ASUS P/I-AP6N User's Manual...

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