Asus C P55T2D User Manual

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C-P55T2D CPU Card  
USER'S MANUAL  
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CONTENTS  
I. INTRODUCTION........................................................1  
How this manual is organized ..........................................................1  
Item Checklist ..................................................................................1  
II. FEATURES .................................................................2  
Map of the CPU Card.................................................................2  
Features of This CPU card ...............................................................2  
Parts of the CPU Card ................................................................2  
III. INSTALLATION ......................................................3  
Jumper Settings ..........................................................................3  
Dual CPU Compatibility ............................................................5  
Dual CPU Identification Table .............................................6  
Power Connection Procedures..............................................7  
BIOS Chip ..................................................................................7  
Support Software........................................................................7  
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE ....................................................8  
Flash Memory Writer Utility ...........................................................8  
The Flash Memory Writer Utility Screen: ............................8  
BIOS Setup .................................................................................... 11  
Load Defaults .....................................................................12  
Standard CMOS Setup .............................................................12  
Details of Standard CMOS Setup:......................................13  
BIOS Features Setup ................................................................16  
Details of BIOS Features Setup:.........................................16  
Chipset Features Setup .............................................................19  
Power Management Setup........................................................22  
Details of Power Management Setup: ................................22  
PNP and PCI Setup ..................................................................24  
Load BIOS Defaults .................................................................26  
Load Setup Defaults .................................................................26  
Supervisor Password and User Password ................................27  
IDE HDD Auto Detection ........................................................28  
Save and Exit Setup .................................................................29  
Exit Without Saving .................................................................29  
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V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT...................................31  
Desktop Management Interface (DMI)..........................................31  
Introducing the DMI Configuration Utility ........................31  
System Requirements .........................................................31  
Using the DMI Configuration Utility .................................32  
Notes:..................................................................................32  
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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. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-  
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-  
ference by one or more of the following measures:  
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which  
the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
WARNING: The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics  
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifica-  
tions to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.  
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 Regu-  
lations of the Canadian Department of Communications.  
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I. INTRODUCTION  
How this manual is organized  
This manual is divided into the following sections:  
I. Introduction: Manual information and checklist  
II. Features:  
Information and specifications concerning this product  
III. Installation: Instructions on setting up the CPU card  
IV. BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information  
V. DMI Utility: BIOS supported Desktop Management Interface  
Item Checklist  
Please check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing  
items, please contact your retailer.  
The C-P55T2D CPU card  
Support software (view FILELIST.TXT detailed contents and description)  
• Bus Master IDE Drivers  
• PFLASH BIOS Utility  
This user's manual  
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II. FEATURES  
Features of This CPU card  
The C-P55T2D is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants great  
versatility in the assembly of a computer system. This CPU card:  
PS/2 Connectors: PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard connectors on bracket.  
Versatile Processor Support: Intel Pentium® 75-233MHz (P55C-MMX, P54C/  
P54CS), IBM®/Cyrix® 6x86-PR166+ (Rev 2.7 or later), IBM®/Cyrix® 6x86MX™  
(PR166 & above), AMD-K5(PR75-PR133), AMD-K6(PR166-PR233).  
Note: Only Intel CPUs support dual-processor configuration. See page 6 table.  
Intel Chipset: Features Intel's 430HX PCIset with I/O subsystems.  
Error Checking and Correcting (ECC): Using Intel's 430HX PCIset and par-  
ity DRAM modules can detect and correct 1-bit memory errors.  
Oncard L2 Cache Memory: Oncard 512KB Pipelined Burst SRAM.  
Parts of the CPU Card  
Dual ZIF Socket 7  
PS/2  
Mouse  
PS/2  
Keyboard  
Intel 430HX PCIset  
Map of the CPU Card  
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2
3
4
5
JP20  
CPU Vcore  
Voltage Selection  
JP1  
CPU ZIF Socket 7  
CPU ZIF Socket 7  
Processor 1  
3V-CPU Vcore  
Voltage Selection  
PS/2 Mouse  
Processor 2  
CPU Fan Power  
CPU Fan Power  
PS/2 Keyboard  
JP15  
JP16  
Freq. Ratio  
JP14  
APIC Dual CPU Selection  
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Jumper Settings  
CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio (JP15, 16)  
These jumpers set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the  
CPU and the External frequency (called the BUS Clock) within the CPU.  
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1
3/2  
2
5/2  
3
JP15  
JP16  
1.5x(3/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 3.0x(3/1)  
3.5X(7/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 3.0x(3/1)  
3.0x(3/1) 2.0x(2/1) 1.0x(1/1) 4.0x(4/1)  
P54C/K5  
Complete Names:  
P55C/K6/MX  
IBM/Cyrix 6X86  
Intel Pentium P54C, P55C-MMX  
AMD K5, K6  
IBM/Cyrix 6X86, 6x86MX  
CPU : BUS Frequency Ratio  
Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of the Intel Pentium or compatible CPUs as follows:  
(CPU Card  
BUS Ratio)  
JP15 JP16  
[OFF] [OFF] 66MHz  
[ON] [OFF] 66MHz  
[ON] [ON]  
[ON] [ON]  
[OFF] [ON]  
[OFF] [ON]  
[OFF] [OFF] 66MHz  
[OFF] [OFF] 60MHz  
[OFF] [OFF] 50MHz  
(CPU Ext. Freq  
on Baseboard)  
CPU  
BUS  
Ratio  
3.5x  
3.0x  
2.5x  
2.5x  
2.0x  
2.0x  
1.5x  
1.5x  
1.5x  
Ext.  
Freq.  
Internal  
233MHz  
200MHz  
166MHz  
150MHz  
133MHz  
120MHz  
100MHz  
90MHz  
75MHz  
JP3  
JP2  
[1-2] [2-3]  
[1-2] [2-3]  
[1-2] [2-3]  
[2-3] [1-2]  
[1-2] [2-3]  
[2-3] [1-2]  
[1-2] [2-3]  
[2-3] [1-2]  
[1-2] [1-2]  
66MHz  
60MHz  
66MHz  
60MHz  
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
66MHz  
60MHz  
50MHz  
CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection  
WARNING: The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no  
airflow across the CPU and onboard heatsinks.  
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III. INSTALLATION  
Single/Dual Power Plane CPU Voltage Regulator Selections (JP1, 20)  
The following jumpers set the voltage supplied to the CPU. Determine whether  
your CPU has a Single Power Plane or Dual Power Planes and then the volt-  
age that it uses. When a single power plane CPU is installed, the dual power  
plane selections will be automatically disabled. When a dual power plane CPU  
is installed, the single power plane selections will be automatically disabled.  
You may have one jumper on the Single Power Plane and another on the Dual  
Power Planes at the same time.  
WARNING: Incorrect setting can damage your CPU. If you are not  
exactly clear on CPU jumper settings, check with your retailer.  
3 Volt CPU Vcore Voltage Selection (JP1)  
JP1  
JP1  
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
P54C/CS/K5/6x86  
(VRE 3.5V)  
P54C/CS  
(STD 3.4V) Default  
Single Power Plane CPU Voltage Selection  
2.x Volt CPU Vcore Voltage Selection (JP20: 1-5)  
1 2 3 4 5  
1 2 3 4 5  
JP20  
JP20  
JP20  
2
1
K6-PR166/200 (2.9V)  
K6-PR233 (3.2V)  
P55C/6x86MX (2.8V)  
Dual Power Plane CPU Voltage Selection  
Power Type:  
Single Power Plane  
Dual Power Planes  
CPU Voltage: STD  
VRE  
[2-3]  
-----  
2.5V  
2.7V  
2.8V  
2.9V  
3.2V  
JP1  
[1-2]  
-----  
-----  
-----  
-----  
-----  
-----  
JP20  
[Short1] [Short2] [Short3] [Short4] [Short5]  
IMPORTANT: When installing only one processor, you must use the  
“Processor 1” CPU ZIF Socket.  
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III. INSTALLATION  
APIC Dual CPU Selection (JP14)  
This jumper turns on or off the multiprocessor operating system’s support for multi-  
processors regardless of the number of processors installed in the system.  
For single processor operating systems (e.g. DOS, OS/2 Warp, Win3.1x,  
Win95, Nextstep): You can use one (or two) processor(s) and this “APIC Dual  
CPU Selection” jumper has no function (you may leave on default setting).  
For multiprocessor operating systems (e.g. WinNT, Unixware, SCO Unix  
MP, Solaris 2.51): You can use one or two processors and Enable this “APIC  
Dual CPU Selection” jumper. This solution allows some multiprocessor operat-  
ing systems to upgrade from one processor to two processors in the future with-  
out having to reinstall a multiprocessor OS. Otherwise Disable the dual proces-  
sor support in a multiprocessor operating system if for some reason necessary.  
Dual CPU  
Enable  
Disable  
JP14  
[1-2] (Default)  
[2-3]  
1 2 3  
1 2 3  
Disable  
2
1
JP14  
JP14  
Enable (Default)  
APIC Dual CPU (Enable/Disable)  
Dual CPU Compatibility  
A table on the next page shows the compatible CPU’s to be used on the ZIF socket  
for the second processor. The following are codes used in the table:  
Type 0: This type of CPU can be used as the first processor only. Almost all  
CPU’s are in this category and therefore not listed in the table.  
Type 2: This type of CPU can only be used as the second processor.  
Type 0/2: This type of CPU can be used as the first or second processor.  
Core Speed: This is the advertised speed of the CPU.  
BUS Speed: This is the BUS frequency that the baseboard must be set to.  
S-Spec: This is the identification code marked on the surface of the processor  
without an attached fan heatsink. The code is marked on the underside of pro-  
cessors with an attached fan heatsink.  
5: This is a boxed CPU without an attached fan heatsink  
6: This is a boxed CPU with an attached fan heatsink  
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III. INSTALLATION  
Dual CPU Identification Table  
For 75-, 90, 100-, 120-, 133-, 150-, 166-, 200-MHz Pentium Processors  
Type Speed MHz S-Spec Voltage  
(Core/BUS)  
Type Speed MHz S-Spec Voltage  
(Core/BUS)  
0/2 75/50  
0/2 75/50  
0/2 75/50  
0/2 75/50  
0/2 75/50  
0/2 75/50  
0/2 75/50  
0/2 75/50  
0/2 75/50  
SX969 STD  
SX998 STD  
SZ9945 STD  
SU0706 STD  
SX961 STD  
SZ9775 STD  
SY005 STD  
SU0976 STD  
SU0986 STD  
0/2 100/66  
0/2 100/66  
0/2 100/66  
0/2 100/66  
SX962 VRE  
SY007 STD  
SU1105 STD  
SU0996 STD  
0/2 120/60  
0/2 120/60  
SY033 STD  
SU1006 STD  
0/2 133/66  
0/2 133/66  
0/2 133/66  
0/2 120/60  
0/2 133/66  
0/2 133/66  
0/2 133/66  
0/2 133/66  
SY022 STD  
SY023 STD  
SU0736 STD  
SK110 STD  
SK106 STD  
S106J7 STD  
SK107 STD  
SU0386 STD  
2
90/60  
SX874 STD  
SX957 STD  
SX958 STD  
SX959 STD  
SZ9785 STD  
SX942 STD  
SX943 STD  
SX944 STD  
SX968 STD  
SZ9955 STD  
SU0316 STD  
SY006 STD  
0/2 90/60  
0/2 90/60  
0/2 90/60  
0/2 90/60  
2
2
2
90/60  
90/60  
90/60  
0/2 150/60  
0/2 150/60  
SY015 STD  
SU0716 STD  
0/2 90/60  
0/2 90/60  
0/2 90/60  
0/2 90/60  
0/2 166/66  
0/2 166/66  
0/2 166/66  
SY016 VRE  
SY017 VRE  
SU0726 VRE  
0/2 100/50, 66 SX970 VRE  
0/2 100/50, 66 SX963 STD  
0/2 100/50, 66 SZ9965 STD  
0/2 100/50, 66 SU0326 STD  
0/2 200/66  
SY044 VRE  
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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.  
5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order:  
a. Your monitor  
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)  
c. Your system power  
6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light and the moni-  
tor LED as well. The system will then run power-on tests. While the tests are  
running, additional messages will appear on the screen. If you do not see  
anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system  
may have failed a power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connec-  
tions or call your authorized dealer for assistance.  
7. During power-on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter BIOS setup. Follow  
the next section "BIOS SOFTWARE" for instructions.  
BIOS Chip  
The BIOS chip on the the Pentium CPU card and the Pentium Pro CPU card are  
different. If purchasing a Baseboard with a CPU Card, the BIOS is correctly in-  
stalled. If purchasing an additional card which uses a different processor, it should  
come with a BIOS chip to replace the one installed on your Baseboad.  
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 mother-  
board. 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.  
NOTE: A binary BIOS file is no longer included with the support software.  
Save the motherboard's BIOS file to a floppy diskette as soon as your system is  
operational. See "Flash Memory Writer Utility" in this section to “Save Cur-  
rent BIOS to File.”  
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IV. BIOS SOFTWARE  
Flash Memory Writer Utility  
1. Enable "Boot Block Programming" jumper as shown in section III.  
2. Make sure the system is running in real mode. This utility will not operate if  
the system is under protected mode or virtual mode. This means that you  
cannot reprogram the motherboard BIOS under the Windows environment or  
with any memory management software, including HIMEM.SYS. The fol-  
lowing describes the easiest way run your system from real mode:  
Boot from a floppy disk formatted with the "FORMAT A:/S" command with-  
out creating CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.  
If you are using MS-DOS 6.x, you can bypass the AUTOEXEC.BAT and  
CONFIG.SYS by pressing <F5> when "Starting MS-DOS . . . “ line is dis-  
played on the screen.  
For Windows 95 users, press <F8> to enter the Microsoft Windows 95 Startup  
Menu and then choose "Safe mode command prompt only"  
3. You should copy the contents of the \FLASH directory to your hard disk drive.  
Once you have accomplished the above tasks, you can run the Flash Memory  
Writer utility. To run the utility, change to the directory containing  
PFLASH.EXE and then at the DOS prompt, type:  
PFLASH <Enter>  
The Flash Memory Writer Utility Screen:  
ASUSTeK PNP BIOS  
FLASH MEMORY WRITER V1.5  
Copyright (C) 1995, ASUSTeK COMPUTER Inc.  
Flash Type -- SST 29EE010  
Current BIOS Revision: #401A0-xxxx  
Choose one of the following:  
1. Save Current BIOS To File  
2. Update BIOS Main Block From File  
3. Advanced Features  
Enter Choice: [1]  
Press ESC To Exit  
xxxx denotes the current BIOS version stored in the Flash EPROM  
IMPORTANT: Flash Type may also be "INTEL 28F001BXT." If "unknown"  
is after "Flash type --," then this ROM chip is not programmable or not sup-  
ported with the PnP BIOS and therefore cannot be programmed by the Flash  
Memory Writer.  
This screen provides three command options, which you can invoke by typing the  
corresponding number of the command and pressing <Enter> key. The following  
describes each command:  
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IV. BIOS SOFTWARE  
1. Save Current BIOS to File (Perform as soon as system is running)  
This option allows you to copy the contents of the Flash memory chip into a file in  
the \FLASH directory. This gives you a backup copy of the original motherboard  
BIOS in case you need to re-install it. In such cases where the data on the chip get  
lost or corrupted, you can reprogram the chip using this backup copy.  
2. Update BIOS Main Block from File  
This option updates the BIOS from a file on the disk. This can either be a new file or  
a backup file created by the “Save Current BIOS to File” option. This will not  
update the Boot Block if the Boot Block is different. You will be prompted with the  
following if advanced features if necessary.  
Boot Block of New BIOS is different from old one !!!  
Please Use 'Advanced Feature' to flash whole bios !!!  
3. Advanced Features  
Selecting this option brings up the Advanced Features screen for clearing the PnP  
configuration record and updating the motherboard BIOS.  
To terminate the program and return to the DOS prompt, press the <Esc> key. Se-  
lecting the third option displays the Advanced Features screen.  
Advanced Features  
Flash Type -- SST 29EE010  
Current BIOS Revision: #401A0-xxxx  
Choose one of the following:  
1. Clear PNP ESCD Parameter Block  
2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD  
Enter Choice: [2]  
Press ESC To Exit  
xxxx denotes the current BIOS version stored in the Flash EPROM  
Clear PNP ESCD Parameter Block  
This option erases the Plug-and-Play (PnP) configuration record.  
Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD  
This option updates the Boot Block, the motherboard BIOS and the PnP ESCD  
Parameter Block from a new BIOS file in the \FLASH directory.  
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IV. BIOS SOFTWARE  
To select an option, type its corresponding number in the provided space and then  
press the <Enter> key. Follow these procedure to update the PnPmotherboard BIOS.  
1. Download the new BIOS by selecting the second command option from the  
Advanced Features screen. The program displays a second screen prompting  
you for the name of the BIOS file. Type in the complete name of the file,  
including the file name extension, and then press the <Enter> key. The utility  
then downloads the new BIOS file. The following message appears:  
DO NOT TURN OFF THE SYSTEM IF THERE IS A PROBLEM!  
If you encounter problems while downloading the new BIOS, DO NOT turn  
off your system since this might prevent your system from  
booting up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, download  
the original BIOS file you saved to disk.  
2. After successfully downloading the new BIOS file, exit the Flash Memory  
Writer utility and then turn off your system. Set the jumper back to its de-  
fault setting of Programming “Disabled.”  
3. Turn on the system and hold down <DEL> to enter BIOS Setup. You must  
load "Setup Default" to affect the new BIOS.  
WARNING: If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully  
download a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If  
this happens, your system will require service from your vendor.  
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