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ASUS P2L97-DS Motherboard User Manual
This manual covers the ASUS P2L97-DS motherboard, detailing its features, installation steps, BIOS configuration, and optional utilities such as Adaptec SCSI tools. It includes a checklist, hardware specifications, and troubleshooting guidance.
Key sections include an introduction, feature overview, step‑by‑step installation, BIOS software setup, Desktop Management Interface (DMI) utility, and optional Adaptec SCSI Select and EZ‑SCSI utilities, plus FCC compliance information.
ASUS P2L97 specifications
| Chipset | Intel 440LX with ATI 3D RAGE AGP graphics |
|---|---|
| L2 cache | 256 KB or 512 KB pipelined burst |
| Expansion slots | 2 × 16‑bit ISA, 4 × 32‑bit PCI |
| SCSI card IDs | PCI‑SC200 and PCI‑SC860 fixed SCSI ID 7 |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How many SCSI devices can be connected to the ASUS PCI‑SC200 card?
Up to seven SCSI devices can be attached, while the card itself uses SCSI ID 7.
What is required for FCC compliance when installing the motherboard?
A shielded cable must be used for the monitor connection, and the equipment must not cause harmful interference.
What type of processor is supported by the ASUS P2L97?
The board supports Intel Pentium II processors ranging from 233 MHz to 333 MHz, in SECC/SECC2 or SEPP packages.
What processors are supported by the ASUS P2L97-DS motherboard?
It supports dual Intel Pentium II processors ranging from 233 MHz to 333 MHz.
What expansion slots are available on this motherboard?
It provides two 16‑bit ISA slots and four 32‑bit PCI slots.
