Description
ASUS P2L97 Slot 1 Intel Pentium II ATX Motherboard 440LX AGP PCI ISA
The ASUS P2L97 is a full ATX system board designed for Intel Pentium II Slot 1 processors running at 233MHz through 333MHz. Built around Intel's 82440LX AGPset chipset, it provides a solid late-1990s desktop platform with AGP graphics support, dual-channel UltraDMA/33 IDE, and a generous mix of PCI and ISA expansion slots — making it a capable board for period-correct Pentium II builds, legacy system restoration, or retro computing projects.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: ASUS
- Model: P2L97, Revision 2.05
- Form Factor: ATX
- CPU Socket: Slot 1 (Intel Pentium II, 233MHz–333MHz)
- Chipset: Intel 440LX AGPset with integrated I/O subsystem
- BIOS: Award AGP BIOS with ACPI, DMI, Green, and Plug and Play support
- System Memory: 3 x 168-pin DIMM sockets; supports 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128MB modules (3.3V DRAM or SDRAM); max 384MB
- Cache: 256K or 512K Pipelined Burst Level 2 cache (located in Pentium II CPU cartridge)
- Expansion Slots: 5 x 32-bit PCI, 2 x 16-bit ISA, 1 x AGP
- AGP: Supports 66MHz / 133MHz Sideband, 3.3V device
- IDE: Dual-channel UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE; supports up to 4 IDE devices, LS-120 floppy, PIO Mode 3 & 4, DMA Mode 2, U-DMA/33, HDDs over 8.4GB, ATAPI CD-ROM
- Floppy: 1 x floppy port (up to 2.88MB; Japan 3 Mode supported)
- Serial Ports: 2 x COM ports (16550 Fast UART compatible)
- Parallel Port: 1 x parallel port (ECP/EPP)
- IrDA: TX/RX header (optional)
- USB: 2 x USB ports
- PS/2: 1 x PS/2 keyboard port, 1 x PS/2 mouse port
- Power: 20-pin ATX connector (3V, 5V, 12V); Soft Power support
- Voltage Regulator: Built-in switching VR supporting 1.8V–3.5V CPU core voltages
- Optional H/W Monitor: LM78 support for fan status, CPU voltage, and temperature monitoring
- Included: Board only — no CPU, RAM, cables, or I/O shield
Applications
The P2L97 dates from 1997–1998, the era when Intel's Slot 1 Pentium II dominated the desktop market and the 440LX chipset was Intel's flagship platform for it. The 440LX was the first Intel chipset to support AGP graphics and SDRAM on the mainstream desktop, making boards like the P2L97 a significant step up from earlier Socket 7 platforms. These boards are used today primarily for period-correct Pentium II system builds, retro computing collections, and legacy software or hardware compatibility testing where a genuine late-1990s PC environment is required. The P2L97's combination of AGP, five PCI slots, two ISA slots, and UltraDMA/33 IDE makes it one of the more flexible Slot 1 boards available for this era, as it retains ISA compatibility for legacy cards while supporting then-current AGP graphics and fast IDE storage.
This ASUS P2L97 Slot 1 Pentium II ATX motherboard has been tested at our facility and is in good working condition. The board shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with previous use — the PCB surface is clean and the expansion slots, DIMM sockets, and I/O ports appear intact as shown in the photos. This is a board-only listing; no CPU, RAM, or cables are included. Please review all photos and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
ASUS |
Model: |
P2L97 |
MPN: |
P2L97 |
SKU: |
14008 |
Type: |
ATX Motherboard / System Board |
Hardware Revision: |
Rev. 2.05 |
Socket Type: |
Slot 1 |
Chipset: |
Intel 440LX AGPset |
Compatible Processors: |
Intel Pentium II 233MHz – 333MHz |
Form Factor: |
ATX |
Memory Type: |
168-pin DIMM, 3.3V DRAM or SDRAM |
Memory Slots: |
3 x 168-pin DIMM |
Max RAM: |
384MB |
Expansion Slots: |
5x PCI (32-bit), 2x ISA (16-bit), 1x AGP |
AGP Support: |
AGP 66MHz / 133MHz Sideband, 3.3V |
IDE Interface: |
Dual Channel UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE |
IDE Devices Supported: |
Up to 4 IDE devices |
Floppy Port: |
1x Floppy (up to 2.88MB, Japan 3 Mode) |
Serial Ports: |
2x Serial (16550 Fast UART Compatible) |
Parallel Port: |
1x Parallel (ECP/EPP) |
USB Ports: |
2x USB |
PS/2 Ports: |
1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 Mouse |
Power Connector: |
20-pin ATX (3V, 5V, 12V) |
Voltage Regulator: |
Built-in switching VR, 1.8V–3.5V |
BIOS: |
Award AGP BIOS with ACPI, DMI, Green, Plug and Play |
Cache Memory: |
256K or 512K Pipelined Burst L2 (in CPU cartridge) |
Bus Architecture: |
32-bit PCI, 16-bit ISA |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Taiwan |
Seller Notes: |
Board only — no CPU, RAM, or cables included. |
Condition Notes: |
This ASUS P2L97 Slot 1 Pentium II motherboard has been tested and is in good working condition. Shows normal wear from previous use. Board only — no CPU, RAM, or cables included. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |