This manual introduces the P/I-P6NP5 motherboard user manual.
This manual covers the ASUS P/I-P6NP5 motherboard, detailing its features, installation steps, BIOS configuration, and optional expansion cards such as the PCI‑SC200 SCSI controller and the I‑A16C audio card. It also includes FCC and Canadian compliance information and a checklist of items supplied with the board.
The document is organized into sections for introduction, features, parts layout, installation procedures, jumper settings, memory and CPU installation, expansion card setup, BIOS and DMI utilities, and audio software guidance. It provides technical specifications, connector pin definitions, and safety precautions for handling the board.
| CPU Support | 150‑200 MHz Pentium Pro on a ZIF Socket 8 |
|---|---|
| Memory Module Type | 72‑pin SIMMs (4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB) |
| Maximum Memory | 256 MB |
| ISA Slots | Three 16‑bit ISA slots |
| PCI Slots | Four 32‑bit PCI slots |
| MediaBus Slot | One PCI/MediaBus 2.0 slot |
| BIOS Auto‑Detection | Auto detection of hard drives and Plug‑and‑Play |
| DMI Support | Desktop Management Interface via BIOS |
It supports a 150‑200 MHz Pentium Pro processor installed in a ZIF Socket 8.
Up to four 72‑pin SIMMs can be used for a total memory capacity of 256 MB.
The board provides three 16‑bit ISA slots, four 32‑bit PCI slots, and one PCI/MediaBus 2.0 slot.
Yes, the BIOS includes support for DMI, allowing hardware communication through a standard protocol.