Asus P3C-D User Manual

RP3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LSRambus™ MotherboardsUSER’S MANUALSpecial FeaturesP3C-L• Intel® 82559 10/100 LAN Chipset• Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN SupportP3

10ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual2. FEATURESPerformance2. FEATURES2.1.3 Performance• UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller w

1005. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.12 Install PC-Cillin 98Insert the Support CD that came with you

1015. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.13 Install ADOBE Acrobat ReaderInsert the Support CD that came

1025. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.14 Uninstalling ProgramsAdd/Remove Programs is a basic componen

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 1036. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe1036. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Pro

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual1046. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.1.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShow

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 1056. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeInformationSettingsLets you set threshold levels and

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual1066. SOFTWARE REFERENCEDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pe

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 1076. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon will bring up a me

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ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 1096. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEXGPlayer6.2 Using YAMAHA XGPlayerTo start the YAMAHA XGPlayer, cli

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 112. FEATURES2. FEATURESIntelligence2.1.4 Intelligence• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual1106. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEXGPlayer6.2.3 TroubleshootingCannot install• Do you have the requir

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 1117. APPENDIX7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOut

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual1127. APPENDIX7.1.1 Features• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)• Wak

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 1137. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXModem Riser7.2.3 Hardware Installation Procedure7.2 Modem Riser (optional)7.2.1 56K

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual1147. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXModem Riser7.2.4 Software Setup in Windows 98The Modem Riser supports the Plug and P

12ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual2. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard Parts2.2 Motherboard PartsSee opposite page for locations.1234567891011

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 132. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard Parts2.2 Motherboard Parts...continued4312927252128321517224530`131 96

14ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3.1 Motherboard LayoutP3C-LS / L / S68-Pin UltraWide SCSI Connector50-Pin Ultra-Fast SCSI

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 153. HARDWARE SETUP3.2 Layout ContentsMotherboard Settings1) JP22 p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable)2) J

16 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUPLayout Contents15) CPU_Fan, PWR_FAN p.47 CPU, Power Supply, Chassis Fan Conne

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 173. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3.3 Hardware Setup ProcedureBefore using your computer, y

18 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP1) JumperFree™ Mode (JP22)This jumper allows you to enabl

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 193. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3) Safe Mode Setting (JP10)Usually Slot 1 processors have

2 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LSManual Revision: 1.04 E493Release Date: December

20 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP5) Onboard Audio Setting (available on software audio mod

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP7) LAN Controller Setting (JP8) (available on LAN models

22 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP9) CPU External Frequency (FSB) Setting (DSW-1, -2, -3, -

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 233. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUPExternal Frequency TableThe following table is for use by

24 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5 System MemoryNOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required aft

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUPInstall memory in any of the following combinations (see followi

26 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5.1 Installing Memory Using RIMM/C-RIMMThe memory module (RIMM

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 273. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP1. Remove the riser from its static-proof bag.NOTE: Hold the ris

28 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s ManualSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUPJ1M1J1M2RIBS (inside socket)EJECTORRIMM0 (top view)NOTCH KEYSCON

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 293. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUPGeneral DIMM Notes• PC100-compliant modules must be used on the

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipe

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ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)NOTE: The following pictures are provided

32 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.2 Attaching the HeatsinkNOTE: If provided, you should follow the heats

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.3 Installing the Universal Retention MechanismYour motherboard comes w

34 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.4 Installing the ProcessorNOTE: The following steps assume that you ha

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.5 Removing the ProcessorSECC: Push the SECC’s two locks inward to dise

36 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6.7 PrecautionsOperating a processor at temperatures above its maximum s

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38 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7 Expansion CardsWARNING! Unplug your power supply when addi

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 393. HARDWARE SETUP DMA Channels3. H/W SETUPBoth ISA and PCI expansion cards may require IRQs. System IRQs a

4 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s ManualCONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1

40 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)This motherboard provides an

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 413. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) SlotThis connector supports a specia

42 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.8 External ConnectorsWARNING! Some pins are used for connectors

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 433. HARDWARE SETUP3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 0 & 1 (Black two 4-pin USB)Two USB ports are available

44 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP7) Joystick/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional)You

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 453. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP10) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE)Th

46 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)This connector connects t

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 473. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP14) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDE)This connector supplies power to t

48 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP16) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD_IN, AUX, VIDEO, MODEM)Thes

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 493. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP18) Digital Audio Interface Header (2-pin SPDIFIN/SPDIOOUT)only wi

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4.4 Advanced Menu ... 664.4.1

50 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP20. SMBus Connector (3-pin SMB) (optional/reserved)This connector

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 513. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUPSCSI Connection and Termination InformationEach SCSI channel is li

52 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP22) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED)This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 533. HARDWARE SETUPPower Connections3. H/W SETUP3.9 Power Connection Procedures1. After all connections are

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer SystemIt

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual564. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the u

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can b

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2.1 BIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following select

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program

6 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s ManualFCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPNOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure youhave the co

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual624. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,in

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesHeadThis field configures the number of read/write heads. Re

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOther options for “Type:” are:[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives[LS-120] - for LS-1

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 654. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Main MenuLanguage [English]This allows selection of the displayed language of t

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual664. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 Advanced MenuCPU Internal Frequency [Manual]This field allows you to select t

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 674. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationCPU Vcore [2.00V] (when CPU Internal Frequency is set to [Man

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual684. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration4.4.1 CHIP ConfigurationWhen Using RDRAM ModulesWhen Using SDR

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 694. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPWhen Using RDRAM ModulesRDRAM Pool B State [Nap]This sets the operating state of

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 71.1 How This Manual Is OrganizedThis manual is divided into the following sections:1. INTRODUCTION Manual i

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual704. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationGraphics Window Size [64MB]This feature allows you to select t

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 714. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationI/O Device ConfigOnboard AC97 Modem Controller, Au

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual724. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device ConfigUART2 Use Standard Infrared [Disabled]When enabled, this field

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 734. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationSlot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3/5, Slot 4 IRQ [Auto]These fields set how

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual744. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP PCI ConfigurationONB SCSI LVD Term. [Enabled]This enables you to enable or disab

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 754. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPShadow ConfigurationVideo ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]This field allows you to chan

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual764. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 774. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower MenuVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to act

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual784. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether you want your system

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 794. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower Up ControlWake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse [Disabled]Set this field to [Enabled] i

8ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual2.1 The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LSThe ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS motherboards are carefully designed for t

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual804. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature, CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hard

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 814. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Boot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possibl

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual824. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPlug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operat

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 834. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit MenuExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual844. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of

855. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985. SOFTWARE SETUP5.1 Operating SystemsYou should always use the l

865. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.2 P3C Series Motherboard Support CDNOTE: The support CD contents

875. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98• Install ASUS PC Probe: Installs a utility to monitor your comput

885. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.3 Intel LDCM Administrator SetupSystem Requirements• Intel® Pent

895. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(9) Click here.(7) Click here.(10) Click here.(8) Enter username a

ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual 92. FEATURES2. FEATURESOptional Components• Around-the-Clock Intrusion Detection: Chassis intrusion circui

905. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.4 Intel LDCM Client SetupSystem Requirements• Intel® Pentium® mi

915. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(5) Click here.(6) Click here.(7) Click here.(8) Click here.(9) Cl

925. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.5 INF Update Utility for Intel 820 ChipsetInsert the Support CD

935. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.6 Install Intel Ultra ATA Storage DriverInsert the Support CD th

945. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.7 Install YAMAHA XG Audio Driver (VxD)(only with onboard audio o

955. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.8 Install YAMAHA XG Studio AudioApplication (only with onboard a

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975. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9 Install YAMAHA DS-XG AudioApplication (only with onboard audio

985. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.10 Install ASUS PC ProbeInsert the Support CD that came with you

995. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.11 Install ASUS UpdateInsert the Support CD that came with your