Installation Steps; Jumpers - Asus P2L97 User Manual

Installation Steps

Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:
1. Set Jumpers
2. Install DRAM Modules
3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
4. Install Expansion Cards
5. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply
6. Setup the BIOS Software

1. Jumpers

Several hardware settings are made through the use of jumper caps to connect jumper
pins (JP) on the motherboard. See motherboard layout on page 10 for locations of
jumpers. The jumper settings will be described numerically such as [----], [1-2],
[2-3] for no connection, connect pins 1&2, and connect pins 2&3 respectively. Pin 1
for our motherboards is always on top
motherboard with the keyboard connector away from yourself. A "1" is written
besides pin 1 on jumpers with three pins. The jumpers will also be shown graphi-
cally such as
with two pins will be shown as
manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be sharing pins from other groups. Use
the diagrams in this manual instead of following the pin layout on the board. Settings
with two jumper numbers require that both jumpers be moved together. To connect
the pins, simply place a plastic jumper cap over the two pins as diagramed.
WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate
Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electric-
ity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do
not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a
metal object, such as the power supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or
connectors, or other 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.
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Pin 1
to connect pins 1&2 and
for Short (On) and
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Pin 1
or on the left when holding the
to connect pins 2&3. Jumpers
for Open (Off). For