This manual explains how to use and upgrade the Asus P/I-AP55T motherboard, covering its main features, BIOS configuration, and optional expansion cards. It assumes the board is already installed in a computer system and offers guidance for both novice and experienced users.
The document is organized into four chapters: Feature Guide, Upgrade Guide, Software Guide, and Technical Summary, each detailing hardware settings, software utilities, and detailed technical reference data.
| Supported CPU frequencies | 75, 90, 100, 120, 133, 150 or 166 MHz |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel Triton |
| Memory module type | 72‑pin SIMM modules, 4‑32 MB each, up to 128 MB total |
| Level‑2 cache size | 256 KB or 512 KB of Pipeline Burst SRAM |
| PCI Bus Master IDE controller – max IDE devices | 4 devices |
| IDE PIO transfer rate | up to 17 MB/s |
| IDE DMA transfer rate | up to 22 MB/s |
| Onboard SCSI controller | Supports optional PCI‑SC200 SCSI card |
| PCI‑SC200 fixed SCSI ID | 7 |
| Onboard audio | Creative Technology Vibra 16S 16‑bit SoundBlaster compatible |
It supports Pentium CPUs running at 75 MHz up to 166 MHz in a ZIF Socket 5 or 7.
The onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller supports up to four IDE devices, with PIO modes up to 17 MB/s and DMA mode 2 up to 22 MB/s.
Up to seven SCSI devices can be connected; the controller itself uses a fixed SCSI ID of 7.
It uses 72‑pin SIMM modules ranging from 4 MB to 32 MB, allowing a maximum of 128 MB total.