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Asus P2B-VM User Manual

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  • Page 1 P2B-VM ® Pentium II/Celeron Motherboard USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Asus Contact Information

    Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How this manual is organized ............. 7 Item Checklist ..................7 II. FEATURES ..................8 Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard ........8 Parts of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard ........11 III. INSTALLATION ................12 ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard Layout ..........12 Installation Steps ................
  • Page 5 IDE HDD Auto Detection ............56 Save & Exit Setup ............... 57 Exit Without Saving ..............57 V. SUPPORT CD ................. 58 ASUS Support CD Main Menu ............58 A. Video Driver ................61 B. Other Video Drivers ..............65 C. ATI Player ................... 77 D.

  • 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 Canadian Department of Communications. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard User’s Manual COM2 connector with bracket (optional) ASUS PC100 DIMM memory module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Features

    II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2B-VM is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. Specifications: ® • Multi-Speed: Supports Intel Pentium II (233MHz to 450MHz) and Celeron (266MHz and faster) processors.
  • Page 9 • PC’98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series of motherboards meet PC’98 compliancy. The new PC’98 requirements for sys- tems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for...
  • Page 10 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. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Parts Of The Asus P2B-Vm Motherboard

    II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard ATI Multimedia Connector Intel 440BX 3 DIMM 4MB VGA Memory (Rage IIC) ATX Power CPU Slot1 AGPset Sockets 8MB VGA Memory (Rage Pro) T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Conn 1...

  • Page 12: Installation

    III. INSTALLATION ASUS P2B-VM Motherboard Layout TOP: Mouse CHA_FAN BOTTOM: PS/2 PWR_FAN BUS FREQ Keyboard PS_FAN CPU_FAN KB_WAK TOP: USB 1 BOTTOM: USB 2 COM1 Intel 8MB available on Rage Pro only INT_EN 440BX AGPset ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2X/...
  • Page 13 33 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) 24) RESET (PANEL) p. 33 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 25) COM2 p. 34 Serial Port COM2 Header (10-1 pins) 26) AMC p. 34 ATI Multimedia Channel (40-3 pins) ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Installation Steps

    INT_EN. The VGAEN jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA. Disable the onboard VGA if you are using a VGA card on the expansion slot. VGAEN VGAEN Enable Disable (Default) INT_EN INT_EN Disable Enable (Default) P2B-VM VGA Settings ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 BIOS setting (see “Power Up By Keyboard” in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE) or else conflicts will occur. Setting KB WAK Disable [1-2] (default) Enable [2-3] KB_WAK KB_WAK Disable Enable (Default) P2B-VM Keyboard Power (Wake) Up ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 Overclocking your processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not needed for the Pentium II/Celeron processor because it sends a VID signal directly to the onboard power controller. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: System Memory (Dimm)

    BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • 8 chips/side modules do not support ECC, only 9 chips/side modules support ECC. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Dimm Memory Installation

    20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins Lock P2B-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V)

  • Page 19: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Installing The Processor

    The folding support arms of the URM are locked when shipped. Locked Folding Support To unlock the support arms, simply flip them up to an upright position. Unlocked Folding Support Arms The URM is now ready for the installation of your processor. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Heatsink Clip Legs WARNING! Make sure the heatsink is mounted tightly against the SECC, SECC2 or SEPP; otherwise, the CPU will overheat. You may install an auxiliary fan to provide adequate circulation across the processor’s passive heatsink. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 22 II only: The SECC locks should be outward when se- cured so that the lock shows through the retention mechanism’s lock holes. SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan CPU fan cable to cable to fan fan connector connector ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Recommended Heatsinks For Slot 1 Processors

    The recommended heatsinks for the Slot 1 processors are those with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that can be connected to the motherboard’s CPU fan connector. These heatsinks, such as the Elan Vital Heatsink with Fan, dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hardware monitor, they can monitor the fan’s...

  • Page 24: Expansion Cards

    (to gain access, double-click the System icon under the Control Panel program). Ensure that no two devices share the same IRQs or your computer will experience problems when those two devices are in use at the same time. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Assigning Dma Channels For Isa Cards

    Accelerated Graphics Port (optional) This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot to support a new generation of graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as an ASUS 3D Hardware Accelerator. NOTE: You must set the VGAEN jumper to Disable when using an external AGP card in order to disable the onboard AGP chipset.

  • Page 26: External Connectors

    This connection is for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This connector will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 See “Onboard Serial Port” in Chipset Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE for settings. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 5. Monitor (VGA) Output Connector (15-pin Female) This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device. VGA Monitor (15-pin Female) ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 Connect Midi devices for playing or editing audio. Joystick/Midi (15-pin Female) 8. Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin Female) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. USB 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta- tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 PIN 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector P2B-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 12. Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) These connector connects to LAN cards with a Wake On LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101. The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card.
  • Page 31 Chassis Fan Power Rotation +12V P2B-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power 14. ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR) This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power sup- ply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.
  • Page 32 MODEM_IN connector allows mono input and output for a voice modem mi- crophone and speaker interface. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD_IN MODEM_IN Input Ground Ground Output P2B-VM Stereo Audio In and Voice Modem In Connectors ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 33 This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life of the system’s power supply. SMI Lead Keyboard Lock Message LED Speaker Connector ATX Power Switch Reset Switch Power LED IDELED P2B-VM System Panel Connectors ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 The optional serial port bracket can be used to add an additional serial port for additional serial devices. Pin 1 P2B-VM Serial COM 2 Bracket 26. ATI Multimedia Channel AMC (40-3 pin AMC) This connector is used for video accessories such as video capture cards or tele- vision tuners.

  • Page 35: Power Connection Procedures

    If you use Windows 95, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down the computer? NOTE: The message “You can now safely turn off your computer” will not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Bios Software

    To save your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and then press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-X and then press <Enter>. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 BIOS update, press Y to start the update. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When the program- ming is finished, Flashed Suc- cessfully will be displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Managing And Updating Your Motherboard's Bios

    Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to the disk you created earlier.

  • Page 39: Bios Setup

    Reset button on the system case. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on again. 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 P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Load Defaults

    To set the date, highlight the “Date” field and then press either <Page Up>/<Page Down> or <+>/<–> to set the current date. Follow the month, day and year format. Valid values for month, day and year are: Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2079) ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 IDE hard disks; set it to Large for drives over 528MB that do not sup- port LBA. Large type of drive can only be used with MS-DOS and is very uncom- mon. Most IDE drives over 528MB support the LBA mode. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 If you are using a VGA or any higher resolution card, choose EGA/VGA. 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/Key. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Bios Features Setup

    Be- cause of conflicts with new operating systems, for example, during installation of new softwares, you may have to set this to Disabled to prevent write errors. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 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 P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 The default setting is System, where the system prompts for the User Password every time you start your system. The other option is Setup, where the system goes through its startup routine unless the Setup utility is called, when the system prompts for the Supervisor Password. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Chipset Features Setup

    Enabled will allow PCI streaming. Leave on default setting. Host Bus Fast Data Ready (Disabled) Leave on default setting. 16-bit I/O Recovery Time (1 BUSCLK) / 8-bit I/O Recovery Time (1 BUSCLK) Timing for 16-bit and 8-bit ISA cards, respectively. Leave on default setting. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 When Enabled, this field allows you to connect your floppy disk drives to the onboard floppy disk drive connector instead of a separate controller card. If you want to use a different controller card to connect the floppy disk drives, set this field to Disabled. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 48 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 autodetection to ensure optimal performance ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Field. Video Off Option (Suspend -> Off ) This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power manage- ment. The settings are Suspend -> Off and Always On. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 4 seconds. Suspend allows the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds will place the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 With this feature, you can remotely upload/download data to/from systems during off-peak hours. Set to Enabled to set this feature. IMPORTANT: This feature requires the ASUS PCI-L101 LAN Card and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.

  • Page 52: 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 P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 USB devices, you may set this feature to Disabled to save an extra IRQ# for expansion cards. ONB VGA BIOS First (No) This field gives priority to the onboard VGA BIOS over other VGA controllers. The default setting for this field is No. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Load Bios Defaults

    <Enter>. The system displays a confirmation message on the screen. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to confirm. Press <N> and then <Enter> to abort. This feature does not affect the fields on the Standard CMOS Setup screen. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Supervisor Password And User Password

    <Enter> 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 for procedures on clearing the CMOS. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: 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 empty. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Save & 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 <Enter>. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Support Cd

    • Patch for PIIX4 chipset: (Windows 95 only) Installs the necessary drivers for PCI card and PCI bridge for Windows 95/95a (OSR1) and 95b (OSR2) for ASUS motherboards. • Install PCCillin: Installs “PC-cillin” virus protection software. View the online help if you have any questions.
  • Page 59 Playing Interactive Discs (Video CD 2.0) ......77 D. Audio Driver ..............79 First Time Installation ............... 79 For Windows 95 ................79 For Windows 98 ................79 First Time Installation ..............80 For Windows NT 4.0 ..............81 ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 60 Install Software Wavetable (Windows 95/98) ........92 G. DMI Utility ..............93 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) ..........93 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ....93 Starting the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ...... 93 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility ......94...

  • Page 61: Video Driver

    Windows may load an older display driver that is incompatible with the onboard ATI 3D Rage chip. Always use the driver available on the ASUS Support CD or an applicable driver update from your ASUS vendor or from the ASUS web site.

  • Page 62: Install Video Driver And Utility (Windows 95/98)

    Click Easy Install to begin the Installa- tion Wizard. The ATI Setup screen will appear. Click Next to proceed with the installa- tion and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. When prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Display Settings For Windows 95/98

    Panning Menu This allows you to assign hotkeys in the Value box for moving your screen up, down, left, right, in, or out in any application. Click Defaults to fill in the Value box with default values. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Color

    This allows you to adjust the Color palette, Font size, and Display area. Choose Center dialog boxes to keep messages visible, Enable task bar icon for easy ac- cess to the ATI configuration menus, and Show settings icon on task bar for quick resolution changes. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Other Video Drivers

    • Windows NT 3.5x does not support AGP cards. • Before installing the ASUS display driver in Windows NT 4.0, make sure that you have installed the Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack version 3.0 (available on the Internet at http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/support/bldqpage.idc?Product Page=q_servpk).

  • Page 66: Video Driver Installation For Ibm Os/2

    3. Double-click the OS/2 System folder. 4. Double-click the Command Prompts folder. 5. Double-click the OS/2 Full Screen object. 6. Insert the ASUS Support CD. 7. Type D: <Enter> (assuming D is your CD-ROM driver). 8. Type CD ATI\UTILITY <Enter>. Type OS2INST <Enter>...
  • Page 67 4. In the Monitor Configuration Selection Utility, select Install Using Defaults for Monitor Type, then click OK. 5. When the source directory panel appears, choose Change and specify the location of the driver. (The default location is C:\MACK_OS2.) 6. Click SET. 7. Click INSTALL. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: System Information (Optional)

    Not all refresh rates are supported at all color depths. Refer to the features section for specifications of your onboard video device. • The resolution used by your software application is independent of the refresh rate. Resolution depends on the installed software driver and selected display mode. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: 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 P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Advanced Setup (Optional)

    • VGA Tests ... • Accelerator Tests ... Any time you suspect there is a problem, especially during installation, run the above tests. The information provided in this appendix will enable you to solve most problems. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    If using a 386, ensure that AutoCAD has been configured for the appropriate ADI driver. The protected mode driver requires extended memory. Error Codes and Messages Problems and solutions for some common errors found by the test program are provided for your reference as follows: ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 72 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 P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Windows 95 Enhanced Display Driver

    Why can I not use the TV output function in Windows 95? You need to make sure that your resolution is 800x600 or under and refresh rate equal to or less than 60Hz in NTSC and 50Hz in PAL. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Other Problems & Actions

    5. You will find two (or more) conflicting adapters. 6. Disable all previous adapters by selecting them and clicking Remove. 7. Close Device Manager and restart Windows 95. 8. Your display driver should work correctly this time. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Ati Player

    (available only on video model) Features 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. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 76: Playing Audio Cds (Only In Window 95)

    The Audio CD player uses Windows 95 standard INI file to store disc names, track names, and the play list. You can use the Setup dialog to enter the name of the artist and the disc. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Ati Player

    Open Setup Playing Interactive Discs (Video CD 2.0) Capture File Dialog Play Menu Selection Audio Track Play Return Play Select Selection Default When playing Video CD 2.0 discs, the Control panel changes to this interactive panel. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User’s Manual...
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  • Page 79: Audio Driver

    ESS Solo-1 PCI Audio Driver. For Windows 95 1. When the New Hardware Found screen prompts for a driver, select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer and insert the ASUS Support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click OK.

  • Page 80: First Time Installation

    Click Finish. You will be prompted to insert the ASUS Sup- port CD. Click OK. Click Browse and locate the \audio\Win95 (or \audio\Nt40) folder on the ASUS Support CD again. Follow the self-explanatory instructions to finish your driver installation.

  • Page 81: Audio Driver

    8. Locate the D:\audio\Nt40 folder (where D is your CD-ROM Drive). A list of audio drivers will be displayed. 9. Select the driver for your audio chipset and click OK. Windows will prompt you to restart. 10. Click OK to restart the computer. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...
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  • Page 83: Audio Software

    The Audio Recorder is a separate application from the AudioRack32. It can be used to add effects and edit files recorded with the Digital Audio Player or by the Audio Recorder itself. The Audio Recorder can be launched from the AudioRack32’s Digital Audio Player or on its own. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 84: The Command Center

    Track or File Name: shows the name of the current track or file in the playlist. Time Index: displays the amount of time elapsed for the track or file in hours, minutes, seconds, and tenths of a second. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Audio Software

    AudioRack32, invoke the Al- ways on Top command, select active components (DAT, MIDI, or CD), or exit the AudioRack32. The Stop, Pause, and Play buttons affect components that are cur- rently active. controls the master volume. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 86: The Audio Mixer

    Each module has three controls: a slider to adjust the balance a slider to adjust the volume a button for muting Modules that your hardware may provide for are: Master, Line, Wave, Mic, CD, MIDI, andAuxB. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 87: The Digital Audio Player

    Digital Audio Player. The display tells you the file name, size, number of bits per sample, sample rate, and whether the file was recorded in stereo or mono. Click again to return to the image of the tape deck. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 88: The Midi Player

    FM, producing richer timbre and greater depth of instru- ment voices. FM synthesis is a lower quality technology compared with Wave table synthesis. This card supports Wave table synthesis therefore ESFM is not supported on this card. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: The Compact Disk Player

    Auto Repeat. goes back one second in the MIDI file. opens the Set Playlist dialog box. goes forward one second in the MIDI file. ejects the CD from the CD-ROM drive. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 90: The Audio Recorder

    To the right of the text boxes is a box displaying the icon associated with the particu- lar file. If a file has no icon associated with it, it is given a default icon. ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Release Notes

    AudioRack can only display six of them at a time. You may configure the settings by modifying the file “auddrive.ini” in the Windows directory. Under the section [MixerRak], you can enable or disable the display of each input by setting its corre- sponding binary value to 1(enable) or 0(disable). ASUS P2B-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Software Wavetable

    F. Software Wavetable Install Software Wavetable (Windows 95/98) Insert the ASUS Support CD into your CD- ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun menu or run Setup.exe in the root directory of your CD-ROM driver. This will bring up the main menu.

  • Page 93: Dmi Utility

    G. DMI Utility 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 94: Using The Asus Dmi Configuration Utility

    G. DMI Utility Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility NOTE: The following screen displays are provided as examples only and may not reflect the screen contents on your system. 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.
  • Page 95 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 P2B-VM User’s Manual...

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