1.INTRODUCTION

1.1How This Manual Is Organized

This manual is divided into the following sections:

1.

Introduction

Manual information and checklist

2.

Features

Information and specifications concerning this product

3.Hardware Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard and jumpers

4. BIOS Setup

Instructions on setting up the BIOS software

5.Software Setup Instructions on setting up the included support software

6.Software Reference Reference material for the included support software

7. Appendix

Optional items and general reference

1.2 Item Checklist

Please check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer.

1.2.1 Motherboard

(1) ASUS motherboard

(1) Universal retention mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP

(1) Support CD with drivers and utilities

(1) Motherboard User’s Manual

(1) System housing User’s Manual

(1) NLX Form-factor system housing, riser card, and power supply

ASUS Slim CD-ROM (optional)

S-P2FAN or P2T-Cable for Slot 1 processors (optional)

IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional)

ASUS S370 CPU card series (optional)

ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional)

NOTE: This motherboard only works with ASUS riser cards. See your dealer for more information.

1.2.2 Riser Card

(1) ASUS Riser Card

(1) UltraDMA/33 IDE + 3.5” floppy disk drive connector set

OR

(1)UltraDMA/66 IDE cable and (1) 3.5” floppy disk drive cable

(1)Bag of spare jumper caps

(1)FDC slim CD-ROM cable (optional)

Manual / Checklist

1. INTRODUCTION

ASUS P2B-N User’s Manual

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