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    R P2L-VM/P2E-VM Pentium® II microATX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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    by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Manual updates are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means
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    25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: [email protected] Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 3
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    and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. BIOS Setup 39 Load Defaults 40 Standard CMOS Setup 40 Details of Standard CMOS Setup 40 BIOS Features Setup 43 Details of BIOS Features Setup 43 Chipset Features Setup 46 Details of Chipset Features Setup 46 4 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    & Exit Setup 57 Exit Without Saving 57 V. Support CD 58 Support CD Main Menu 58 A. PC Probe Utility 59 B. Video Driver (Windows 95/98 65 Other Video Drivers 85 C. Video Player 99 D. Audio Driver 103 E. Audio Software 105 F. ASUS LAN Card (Optional 115 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 5
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    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 Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 6 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    floppies (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) Motherboard User's Manual COM2 bracket (optional) COM2 + TV-Out bracket (optional) ASUS DIMM memory module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-on-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 7
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    P2L-VM Motherboard adds: • Versatile Memory: Supports three DIMM sockets to support 8MB-128MB 168-pin 3.3Volt SDRAM/EDO memory modules up to 384MB. • Data Integrity: Features Error Checking and Correction (ECC) through the 440LX chipset and ECC supported DIMM. 8 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    FEATURES ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Special Features: • ACPI Ready: Features ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) which is also implemented on all ASUS "smart" series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management
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    current to critical motherboard components. Voltage Supports power supply fan monitoring, fan shutdown, and fan speed control when using ATX 2.01 compatible power supply. • S.MA.R.T.: Supports S.M.A.R.T. IDE devices for increased hardware monitoring capabilities. 10 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    Parts II. FEATURES Parts of the ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM Motherboard T: PS/2 Mouse B: PS/2 Keyboard T: USB Port 1 B: USB Port 2 Serial COM 1 Intel Slots Hardware Monitor Multi-I/O, Keyboard Controller Intel PIIX4 PCIset with RTC ASUS ASIC Programmable Flash ROM ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 11
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    3V Lithium Cell BIOS Power CHA_FAN SMB CLRCMOS Freq. Ratio IR BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 IDELED ASUS ASIC VPANEL Panel Connectors 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) Floppy Drives Secondary IDE Primary IDE (Greyed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 12 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    III. INSTALLATION Motherboard Layout III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) INT_EN 2) VGAEN 3) CLRCMOS 4) 1, 2 4) PCI Slot 1, 2, 3 p. 17 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support p. 19 Single Edge Contact CPU Support p. 25 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* p. 25 32-bit PCI will occur. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 13
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    a VGA card on the expansion slot. P2L-VM/P2E-VM VGA Settings INT_EN 1 2 3 Disable (Default) VGAEN 1 2 3 Enable (Default) INT_EN 1 2 3 Enable Setting INT_EN Enable [2-3] Disable [1-2] (def) VGAEN 1 2 3 Disable Setting VGAEN Enable [1-2] (def) Disable [2-3] 14 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    bootup and enter BIOS setup to reenter user preferences. RTC RAM CLRCMOS Clear CMOS [short solder points momentarily] R III. INSTALLATION Jumpers P2L-VM/P2E-VM Clear RTC RAM KBPWR 1 2 3 Disable (Default) KBPWR 1 2 3 Enable R P2L-VM/P2E-VM Keyboard Power Up ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 15
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    not guaranteed to be stable. Overclocking can cause undue stress on the CPU and motherboard. It may result in a slower speed or other unpredictable outcomes. The table on II processor because it sends a VID signal directly to the onboard power controller. 16 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    one Row on the motherboard. To utilize the BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • 8 chip/side modules do not support ECC, only 9 chip/side modules support ECC. • Single sided modules are usually 16 or 64 MB, double sided are usually 8, 32, or 128MB. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. You must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals. 18 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    both the processor and the motherboard. It is recommended that you Support Top Bar Heatsink Support Base/Top Bar (Items 4-7) Pentium II Processor Heatsink (Item 8) Intel Pentium II Processor in a SEC Cartridge (233-333MHz 512KB/128KB/0KB L2 Cache) CPU (Item 9) ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    on the board. Then, screw the captive nuts in place. WARNING! Do not overtighten the captive nuts. Doing so could damage your motherboard. Tighten captive nuts to no more than 6±1 inch/pound. III. INSTALLATION CPU (3) Captive nut Lock holes Captive nut 20 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    than the bottom clamp so only this orientation will fit. With a screw driver, push the clamps one at a time into the SEC cartridge. Be sure motherboard's chipsets, press the cartridge gently but firmly until it is fully inserted. (9) (8) Push lock inward (3) ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    locks into the heatsink support base posts. (9) (8) Heatsink support top bar (4) Heatsink support base (7) Heatsink support base post 6. Attach motherboard through this connector. R III. INSTALLATION CPU RTCPU P2L-VM/P2E-VM CPU Thermal Sensor Connector 22 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    shown then flip the lever from "Unlock" to "Lock." You will not be able to simultaneously use the heatsink support top bar because of the fan. The heatsink support top bar will, however, still be included in the package, in case you use a heatsink without a fan. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 23
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    BIOS if necessary (such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Install the necessary software drivers IRQs free for expansion cards. If your motherboard has audio onboard, an extra 3 IRQs problems when those two devices are in use at the same time. 24 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    by Legacy and PNP ISA cards. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to a PCI slot that has a card in PnP, may also need to use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. DMA assignments for this motherboard are handled the same way as the IRQ ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 25
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    the connectors are labeled on the motherboard. Pin 1 is the side direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If not detected, expansion cards can use IRQ12. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in BIOS Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 26 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    opening. 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 P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 27
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    Line Out can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers. Line In allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your computer or played through the Line are available for connecting USB devices. USB 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 28 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    the jumper settings. BIOS now supports SCSI device or IDE CD-ROM bootup (see "HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First" & "Boot Sequence" in the BIOS Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE) (Pin 20 light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. R R IDELED P2L-VM/P2E-VM IDE Activity LED ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 29
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    ) This connector supports the provided floppy P2L-VM/P2E-VM Stereo Audio In Connectors 13. Digital Audio Interface (6-pin) This connector is the digital link between the motherboard and your audio devices such as CD player P2L-VM/P2E-VM Digital Audio Interface 30 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    under BIOS SOFTWARE section) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power. R +5 Volt Standby PME Ground IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5-volt standby power P2L-VM/P2E-VM Wake on LAN Connector ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 31
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    support. 17. SMI Suspend Switch Lead (SMI, 2 pins) This allows the user to manually not cause any problems. May require one or two pushes in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE section should be on the default P2L-VM/P2E-VM System Panel Connectors 32 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    can be connected to the motherboard in order to control the support the load. For Wake on LAN support, P2L-VM/P2E-VM ATX Power Connector +5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts -5.0 Volts Ground Ground Ground Power Supply On Ground -12.0Volts +3.3Volts ATX Power Supply Fan Control ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    your processor. The following table shows the approximate power consumption of this motherboard with 64MB SDRAM using different processors running a Winstone98 demo, playing an also included on the same bracket. Pin 1 P2L-VM/P2E-VM Serial COM 2 + TV-Out Bracket 34 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    for assistance. 7. During power-on, hold down to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in the next section, BIOS SOFTWARE. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut computer" will not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 35
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    save AFLASH.EXE and the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. To save your current BIOS, type [1] at the Main Menu and then press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\440XX1 and then press . 36 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    BIOS update, press Y to start the update. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. IV. BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    , update the original BIOS file you saved to disk above. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service. IV. BIOS Updating BIOS 38 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    CMOS SETUP UTILITY main program screen will appear with the following options: IV. BIOS BIOS Setup NOTE: The following BIOS screens and descriptions were intended for the BIOS version at the time of product release. Your BIOS version may be slightly different. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 39
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    Defaults The "Load BIOS Defaults" option loads the minimum settings for troubleshooting. "Load Setup Defaults configuration and set the system clock and error handling. If the motherboard is already installed in a working system, you will not need : (up to 2079) 40 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    Block Addressing (LBA) to allow larger IDE hard disks; set it to Large for drives over 528MB that do not support LBA. Large type of drive can only be used with MS-DOS and is very uncommon. Most IDE drives over 528MB support the LBA mode. IV. BIOS Standard CMOS ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 41
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    without having to reconfigure your hard disk type. If you use older hard disks that do not support this feature, then you must configure the hard disk in the standard method as described earlier by All,But Diskette; and All,But Disk/Key. IV. BIOS Standard CMOS 42 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    features according to your preference. Some entries are required by the motherboard's design to remain in their default settings. IV. BIOS BIOS Features A section at the lower right of the screen displays the to set this to Disabled to prevent write errors. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 43
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    and then the hard disk drive. Boot Up Floppy Seek (Disabled) When enabled, the BIOS will seek drive A once. Floppy Disk Access Control (R/W) This allows protection of files field enables or disables S.M.A.R.T. IDE hard disk drive features. IV. BIOS BIOS Features 44 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    should correct this problem. Otherwise leave this on the setup default setting of Disabled. Video ROM BIOS Shadow (Enabled) This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM the system prompts for the Supervisor Password. IV. BIOS BIOS Features ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 45
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    chipset. Control keys for this screen are the same as for the previous screen. IV. BIOS Chipset Features NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details structures can reside in a Graphics Aperture. Leave on default setting. 46 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    cannot support this feature or else your system may not boot. PCI 2.1 Support (Enabled and the following will be displayed: IV. BIOS Chipset Features If your DRAM modules do not (Non-ECC) (Not available on 440EX Motherboard) Non-ECC has byte-wise write capability ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 47
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    Normal, allows normal-speed operation but in one direction only; EPP allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum the second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the motherboard. If your system already has BIOS Chipset Features 48 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    be installed to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments, you need to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, management. The settings are Always On and Suspend -> Off. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 49
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    DPMS Suspend. The DPMS (Display Power Management System) features allow the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. Blank Screen only blanks the screen (use this than 4 seconds will power off the system. IV. BIOS Power Management 50 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU and MB (motherboard) temperatures. These values refresh itself regularly, even in BIOS setup. Set to Ignore only if necessary...Voltage Monitor (xx F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP". IV. BIOS Power Management ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 51
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    operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. Thus interrupts may be reassigned by the OS when Yes is default setting of 32 PCI Clock enables maximum PCI performance for this motherboard. IRQ xx Used By ISA (No/ICU) These fields indicate ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    the TV-Out feature on this motherboard. ONB VGA BIOS First (No) This allows you to select whether you want to use the onboard VGA BIOS as the primary BIOS. No allows external VGA cards to if conflicts occur with your onboard audio. IV. BIOS Plug & Play / PCI ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 53
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    5 0,1,3 1 5,7 5 Load BIOS Defaults The "Load BIOS Defaults" option allows you to load the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the BIOS ROM. These default settings are affect the fields on the Standard CMOS Setup screen. IV. BIOS Load Defaults 54 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    automatically reverts to the main screen. IV. BIOS Passwords To implement password protection, specify in the "Security Option" field of the BIOS Features Setup screen when the system will prompt INSTALLATION section for procedures on clearing the RTC data. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 55
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    enters them into the Standard CMOS Setup screen. IV. BIOS Hard Disk Detect Up to four IDE drives can be screen. If you are auto-detecting a hard disk that supports the LBA mode, three lines will appear in the parameter problem if the drive is new and empty. 56 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    BIOS Save & Exit Exit Without Saving 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 Saving" option on the main screen and then press . ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    motherboards. Install PCCillin: Installs "PC-cillin" virus protection software. View the online help if you have any questions. Browse this CD: View the contents of this CD. Read Me: View additional notes concerning this product. Exit: Exit the current menu. 58 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    A. PC Probe Utility User's Manual R PC Probe USER'S MANUAL Included only with products using hardware monitoring components. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 59
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    You can select whether you want the splash screen to show in the future. Click "ASUS PC Probe" from the "Start" button to run the utility if you exit the utility that ASUS PC Probe is running. Left clicking the "doctor" will allow you to see your PC status. 60 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    other hardware monitoring programs if you want to use the ASUS PC Probe by running "Add/Remove Programs" from the Control Panel. 3. Select the program you wish to remove and click the Add/Remove... The ASUS PC Probe can also be removed by the same method. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 61
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    A. PC Probe Utility Using PC Probe A. PC Probe Utility Using the ASUS PC Probe Fan Rotation Status Analog view of PC's fan rotation Digital view of PC's warning thresholds PC Status Summary PC's Fan Rotations per minute PC's Temperature ˚C/˚F PC's Voltages 62 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    Right clicking the "doctor" will bring up a menu to turn ASUS PC Probe on, off, or exit the utility. The "doctor" appears gray when off. When there is a problem, the "doctor's" light flashes red, the PC speaker sounds, and ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 63
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    /2 87 AutoCAD Video Driver Installation 88 Microstation Video Driver Installation 89 Select System Information (optional 90 Quick Setup (optional 90 VDIF Files (optional 91 Advanced Setup (optional 92 Diagnostics 92 Troubleshooting 93 System Lockup 93 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 65
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    problems 95 ATI Video Player Notes 95 Other Problems & Actions 96 C. Video Player 97 Windows Video Player 97 Features 97 Playing Audio CDs (Only in window 95 98 Playing Media Files 99 Playing Interactive Discs (Video CD 2.0 99 B. Video Driver Contents 66 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    "\DRIVERS\ATI435\WIN95" (or WIN98) directory on the ASUS Support CD. You will be prompted to locate disk #2 of the drivers. Click Ok button and then click the Browse button and locate the "\DRIVERS\ATI435\WIN95" (or WIN98) directory on the ASUS Support CD again. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    the root directory of the CD. Click 95 Video Driver from the main menu. Click Install Windows 95 Display Driver to begin the installation wizard. The "ATI 3D" setup screen will appear. Click Next to complete your installation. Click Yes to restart your computer. 68 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    Microsoft Windows, then install Video Player. DirectVideo is automatically installed along with "Install DirectX." Click Install Video Player to begin installation. Use Express Setup and click Next to complete your installation. Click Yes to restart your computer. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    on the Position or Size arrows to make your screen appear as centered and large as possible. B. Video Driver Windows 95 Panning: This allows you to assign hotkeys in the "Value" box to move your screen up settings icon on task bar" for quick resolution changes. 70 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    will appear upon restart - Install Shell Message appears: Now installation process will continue. If you want to install Video for Windows, please keep your ASUS driver CD in CD-ROM drive. 9. Click OK - Follow the instructions for Software MPEG & Video Player. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 71
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    your machine." - Press Y. 7. Install Shell Message appears: Now installation process will continue. If you want to install Video for Windows, please keep your ASUS driver CD in CD-ROM drive. 8. Click OK - Follow the instructions for Software MPEG & Video Player. 72 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    PLAYER appears with message 7. Click OK to start installation - Installation completed message appears. 8. Click OK to complete installation - Restart Windows? appears 9. Click Restart Windows button. 10. The Video Player icon will be added to the ATI Desktop menu. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    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 P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 75
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    Driver FlexDesk+ B. Video Driver Windows 3.x FlexDesk+ Basic Settings FlexDesk+ is for configuring the operating modes and parameters of the ASUS setting not supported by the device is shown in gray. A slider will always snap to the nearest supported setting for the ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    B. Video Driver Windows 3.x B. Video Driver Buttons Test: Automatically switches on monitor to display the selected mode without exiting this control push button. Contents: Displays the Help index. About...: Displays the product version number and information. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 77
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    FlexDesk+ Advanced Settings B. Video Driver Windows 3.x Environment This parameter specifies logical dots per inch (LDPI). Being logical, i.e., not physical dots all changes and returns to the FlexDesk+ main panel. Help: Displays Help information on FlexDesk+. 78 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    newer BIOS, DPMS fucntion doesn't work normally. B. Video Driver Windows another section.) WARNING! Monitors that do not support VESA DPMS can be damaged by activation of after which Off mode is activated if no service activity is detected. At this level, energy ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 79
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    B. Video Driver DeskScape B. Video Driver Windows 3.x NOTE: Press into view by panning. Four keys are assigned to this function, one for each direction of up, down, left and right. If you are using a mouse, the window user defined keys, e.g., + 80 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    key assignments as shown and exits. Cancel: Discards all changes and exits. WinSwitch B. Video Driver Windows 3.x NOTE: Press Default to fill in the fields with default keys first. By pressing or disable WinSwitch by removing the check mark. 4. Click Ok. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 81
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    Driver Windows 3.x B. Video Driver 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. 82 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    B. Video Driver Windows 3.x B. Video Driver If your monitor came with a VDIF file then you may insert it into your floppy drive and press the "Load VDIF is distorted you may press or wait a few seconds to return to the original menu without the change. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 83
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    B. Video Driver Windows 3.x B. Video Driver The ASUS 264 Series Device supports a VESA power management control specification called DPMS-Display Power Management Signaling. messages. unload - Un-installs DPMS from system memory. help - Displays help messages. 84 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    support AGP cards. • Before installing the ASUS display driver in Windows NT 4.0, make sure that you have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack version 3.0 (available on the Internet at http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/support computer now - restart in normal mode ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 85
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    Windows NT 4.0: B. Other Video Drivers Windows NT 4.0 1. Click OK to use the default selection: "Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer" 2. Insert ASUS installation CD and click Browse Help will appear upon restart, make changes as necessary. 86 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    on the CD drive in "My Computer" if CD already inserted)- ASUS Windows NT Install Shell appears. 2. Click Install Windows NT Display Driver - Display Properties and installation information appears. 3. Select the Settings tab and Continue from step 2 above. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 87
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    your CD-ROM drive is letter D) 7. Run OS2INST from \DRIVERS\ATI435\OS2 B. Other Video Drivers IBM OS/2 8. Select IBM OS/2 - Install OS/2 Driver appears. 9. Select your version of OS/2. 10. Type - lution and/or color depth, see your OS/2 User's Guide. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 89
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    instructions to complete the installation of the drivers. 7. Press Enter when completed and press ESC twice and Y to exit the installation program. 8. Reboot the computer from DOS - Your Windows 3.x & DOS system ATI drivers should be installed and ready to use. 90 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    the instructions to complete the installation of the drivers. 7. Press Enter when completed and press ESC twice and Y to exit the installation program. 8. Reboot the computer from DOS - Your Windows 3.x & DOS system ATI drivers should be installed and ready to use. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    color depths. Refer to the features section for specifications of your ASUS 264 Series 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. 92 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    that resolution to Not Supported." 5. Adjust the size and position of the box outline. Press 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 P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 93
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    B. Other Video Drivers Adv. / Diagnostics B. Other Video Drivers Advanced Setup (optional) If you wish to there is a problem, especially during installation, run the above tests. The information provided in this appendix will enable you to solve most problems. 94 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    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 P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 95
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    Drivers Memory and booting from a plain DOS disk. Try excluding the video BIOS address (C0000-C7FFF) from the memory manager. Refer to the . An error has occurred while testing the DAC LookUp Table. The problem should be visible on the top color bar of any 8bpp mode ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    abnormally. You can reinstall ATI Video Player to recover it. 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 P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 97
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    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. 98 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    and control panel (Win3.1x and Win95) If VIDEO drivers are installed, for playing video clips, the ATI Player icon will appear in the DeskTop. Double click on this icon to bring up the panel. Click on the "?" then on a button that you would like to know about. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 99
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    Player Volume Control Volume Mute The Audio CD player has its own control panel for controlling . C. Video Player Windows 95/3.x Current Time Track Name Disc Name The Audio CD player has its own CD panel, click the Play button The Audio CD player uses Windows 95 standard INI file to store disc
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    Interactive Discs (Video CD 2.0) Open Setup Capture File Dialog C. Video Player Windows 95/3.x Play Menu Selection Audio Track Select Play Return Play 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 101
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    112 Introduction 112 The Audio Recorder Controls 112 The Audio Recorder Display 112 Release Notes 113 Disable Eject Button on the CD Player 113 Using AudioRack CD Player as Default CD Player 113 Configuring Playback Mixer 113 D. Audio Driver Contents ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 103
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    Finish button. You will be prompted to locate the drivers again. Click Ok. Click Browse and locate the "\DRIVERS \AUDIO\SNDV45" (or NT40drv) directory on the ASUS Support CD again. Follow the self-explanatory instructions to finish your driver installation. 104 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    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. E. Audio Software Introduction ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 105
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    the Digital Audio Player, is recording. 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. 106 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual E. Audio Software
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    CD), or exit the AudioRack32. The Stop, Pause, and Play buttons affect components that are currently active. E. Audio Software Miniature Mode controls the master volume. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 107
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    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. 108 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual E. Audio Software Audio Mixer
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    loaded in the 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 P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 109 E. Audio Software Digital Audio
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    , producing richer timbre and greater depth of instrument 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. E. Audio Software MIDI Player 110 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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    play audio CDs. Check your hardware manual about setting up CD audio hardware and drivers. The Compact Disk Player uses intelligent CD playlist management: The Compact Disk Player maintains a record of each CD CD-ROM drive. E. Audio Software Compact Disk Player ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 111
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    sound objects in documents created in applications that support object linking and embedding (OLE). The Audio Recorder play back in the PCM format. Like the Digital Audio Player, the Audio Recorder can record and play back .WAV and ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual E. Audio Software Audio Recorder
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    "DisableEjectButton=0" under the [cdplayer] section. If you would like to disable EJECT button on the CD player, you can change the value from 0 to 1. You need to close AudioRack and launch it again to 1(enable) or 0(disable). E. Audio Software Release Notes ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 113
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    Wake on LAN (WOL) output signal to the motherboard's WOL_CON in order to utilize the wake on LAN feature of the motherboard. Connect the LAN activity output signal (LAN_LED) to the system cabinet's front panel LAN_LED in order to display the LAN data activity. ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual 115
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    Driver Support • NetWare ODI Drivers - Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client • NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM LAN Server • NDIS 3.0 Drivers - Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft trigger wake-up frame. 116 ASUS P2L-VM/P2E-VM User's Manual
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