Asus P3C-E User Manual

R P3C-DDual Pentium® III / II MotherboardUSER’S MANUAL

10ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual2. FEATURESPerformance2. FEATURES2.1.3 Performance• UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connector

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual1006. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 98InformationSettingsLets you set threshold levels and pollingintervals or ref

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 1016. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 98Device SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows infor

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual1026. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconWhen the ASUS PC Probe sensesa problem with

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 1036. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.3 ASUS LiveUpdateASUS LiveUpdate is a Windows 9x utility that allows you

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ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 112. FEATURES2. FEATURESIntelligence2.1.4 Intelligence• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and sys

12ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual2. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard Parts2.2 Motherboard PartsSee opposite page for locations.123456789101112131415161718192

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 132. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard Parts2.2 Motherboard Parts...continued422321191816202411 10131415711785 6322912

14ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3.1 Motherboard LayoutIntel 820MemoryControllerHub (MCH)CPU_FAN1WORWOLCD_INAUXSMBPCI Slot 1 (PCI1)PCI Slot

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 153. HARDWARE SETUP3.2 Layout ContentsMotherboard Settings1) JEN p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable)2) DSW (SW2) p.20 CPU

16 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP20) SPEAKER (PANEL) p.38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)21) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p.38 Keyboard Lock S

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 173. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3.3 Hardware Setup ProcedureBefore using your computer, you must complete

18 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. TheJumperFree™

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2 ASUS P3C-D User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS P3C-DManual Revision: 1.12 E445Release Date: December 1999No part of this manual, inclu

20 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP2) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW-1, -2, -3, -4, -5)This option tells

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUPExternal Frequency TableThe following table is for use by experienced moth

22 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5 System MemoryNOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or remo

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 233. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUPInstall memory in any of the following combinations (see following pages forinsta

24 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP1. Make sure that the notch keys in the module are aligned with the small ribsins

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5.2 Installing Memory Using an ASUS DIMM RiserThe ASUS DIMM Riser will fit in o

26 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUPJ1M1J1M2RIBS (inside socket)EJECTORRIMM2 (top view)NOTCH KEYSCONNECTORSSDRAMMOUNT

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 273. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUPGeneral DIMM Notes• This motherboard only supports SPD DIMMs.• SDRAM chips are ge

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ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 293. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)NOTE: The following pictures are provided for reference pu

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Tele

30 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.2 Attaching the HeatsinkNOTE: If provided, you should follow the heatsink attachment in

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP1. Place the motherboard on the anti-static foam that was shipped with the mother-board. Do

32 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.4 Installing the ProcessorNOTE: The following steps assume that you have already attach

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.5 Removing the ProcessorSECC: Push the SECC’s two locks inward to disengage the latch f

34 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPCPU3.6.7 PrecautionsOperating a processor at temperatures above its maximum specified operatin

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUP3.7. Expansion CardsWARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansioncards or other syst

36 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion CardsSome expansion cards need an IRQ to ope

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 373. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUPInterrupt Request Table for this MotherboardIMPORTANT: Interrupt requests are s

38 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.8 External ConnectorsWARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources.

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 393. HARDWARE SETUP DMA Channels3. H/W SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Black two 4-pin U

4 ASUS P3C-D User’s ManualCONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1 How This Manual

40 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP6) Joystick/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional)You may connect game

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 413. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP8) Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE)These connectors support th

42 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP10) IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR)This connector supports the

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 433. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)The WOL_CON connector powers up the system

44 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP14) Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This requires an external detecti

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 453. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP16) ATX & Auxiliary Power Supply Connectors (20-pin ATXPWR/6-pin AUXPWR)The ATX

46 ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP18) IDE Device Activity LED (2-pin IDELED)This connector supplies power to the cabi

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 4720) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED)This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED, which lights whenthe syste

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ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 493. HARDWARE SETUPPower Connections3. H/W SETUP3.9 Power Connection Procedures1. After all connections are made, close the s

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4.2 BIOS Setup Program ... 534.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ...

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual504. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer SystemIt is recommended t

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 514. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Curre

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual524. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.7. The util

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 534. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated usingth

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2.1 BIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use thi

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides aG

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual564. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).The

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPNOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure youhave the configuration infor

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,incorrect parameter

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesHeadThis field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive

6 ASUS P3C-D User’s ManualFCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOther options for “Type:” are:[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible flo

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Main MenuForgot the password?If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing t

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual624. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 Advanced MenuCPU Speed [Manual]This field allows you to select the internal speed of your CPU.

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAdvanced MenuRDRAM / SDRAM Frequency (MHz) [Auto]Depending on the memory installed in your system

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration4.4.1 CHIP ConfigurationWhen Using RDRAM ModulesWhen Using SDRAM ModulesData In

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 654. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPWhen Using RDRAM ModulesRDRAM Pool B State [Nap]This sets the operating state of the RDRAM device

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual664. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationGraphics Window Size [64MB]This feature allows you to select the size of mapped

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 674. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPFloppy Disk Access Control [R/W]When set to [Read Only], this field protects files from being cop

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual684. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device ConfigParallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]This field allows you to set the operation mode of t

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 694. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationSlot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4/1, Slot 5 IRQ [Auto]These fields set how IRQ use is deter

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 71.1 How This Manual Is OrganizedThis manual is divided into the following sections:1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and ch

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual704. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP PCI ConfigurationUSB Function [Enabled]This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devic

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 714. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPShadow ConfigurationVideo ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]This field allows you to change the video BIOS

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual724. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns OFF thevid

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 734. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower MenuVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video O

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual744. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 754. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower Up ControlWake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR [Disabled]Set this field to [Enabled] if you wish to

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual764. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature, CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monito

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 774. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Boot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootde

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual784. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPlug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to con

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 794. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit MenuExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from

8ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual2.1 The ASUS P3C-DThe ASUS P3C-D motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC userwho wants advanced features proce

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual804. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameterson

81ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985. SOFTWARE SETUP5.1 Operating SystemsYou should always use the latest operating system and updates

825. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.2 P3C Series Motherboard Support CDNOTE: The support CD contents are subject to c

835. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98• Install ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to help you update your BIOSor down

845. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.3 Intel LDCM Administrator SetupSystem Requirements• Intel® Pentium® microprocess

855. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(9) Click here.(7) Click here.(10) Click here.(8) Enter username and password,and o

865. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.4 Intel LDCM Client SetupSystem Requirements• Intel® Pentium® microprocessor or h

875. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(5) Click here.(6) Click here.(7) Click here.(8) Click here.(9) Click here.(10) Cli

885. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.5 INF Update Utility for Intel 820 ChipsetInsert the Support CD that came with yo

895. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.6 Install Crystal SoundFusion AudioDriver (VxD) (only with onboard audio option)I

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 92. FEATURES2. FEATURESOptional Components• Firmware Hub: Provides security enhancements in computer platforms, suchas RNG.

905. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.7 Install Crystal SoundFusion AudioDriver (WDM) (only with onboard audio option)I

915. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98NOTE: You may choose to restart your computer later when this option is of-fered, e

925. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboar

935. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.10 Install ASUS Update Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard

945. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.11 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboar

955. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.12 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xInsert the Support CD that came with your mot

965. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-D User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.13 Uninstalling ProgramsAdd/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows.

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 976. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986. SOFTWARE REFERENCE976.1 Intel® LANDesk® Client Manager 6.0The Support CD

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual986. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.2 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monito

ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual 996. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.2.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the ite