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R P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS Rambus™ Motherboards USER'S MANUAL Special Features P3C-L • Intel® 82559 10/100 LAN Chipset • Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN Support P3C-S • Adaptec® 7892 Ultra 160 SCSI Controller P3C-LS • Intel® 82559 10/100 LAN Chipset • Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN Support • Adaptec® 7892 Ultra 160 SCSI Controller
R P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS Rambus™ Motherboards USER'S MANUAL Special Features P3C-L • Intel® 82559 10/100 LAN Chipset • Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN Support P3C-S • Adaptec® 7892 Ultra 160 SCSI Controller P3C-LS • Intel® 82559 10/100 LAN Chipset • Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN Support • Adaptec® 7892 Ultra 160 SCSI Controller
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... 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 24 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 31 3.7 Expansion ...Bar 58 4.3 Main Menu 60 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 61 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 64 4 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Specifications-Optional Components 9 2.1.3 Performance 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Parts 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 SCSI ...
... 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 24 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 31 3.7 Expansion ...Bar 58 4.3 Main Menu 60 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 61 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 64 4 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Specifications-Optional Components 9 2.1.3 Performance 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Parts 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 SCSI ...
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SOFTWARE REFERENCE 103 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 103 6.2 Using YAMAHA XGPlayer 109 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 85 5.1 Operating Systems 85 5.2 P3C Series Motherboard Support CD 86 5.3 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup 88 5.4 Intel LDCM Client Setup 90 5.5... Install ADOBE Acrobat Reader 101 5.14 Uninstalling Programs 102 6. APPENDIX 111 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 111 7.2 Modem Riser (optional 113 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu 66 4.4.1 CHIP Configuration 68 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 71 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 73 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 75...
SOFTWARE REFERENCE 103 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 103 6.2 Using YAMAHA XGPlayer 109 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 85 5.1 Operating Systems 85 5.2 P3C Series Motherboard Support CD 86 5.3 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup 88 5.4 Intel LDCM Client Setup 90 5.5... Install ADOBE Acrobat Reader 101 5.14 Uninstalling Programs 102 6. APPENDIX 111 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 111 7.2 Modem Riser (optional 113 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu 66 4.4.1 CHIP Configuration 68 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 71 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 73 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 75...
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.../100 ethernet card (optional) CPU thermal sensor cable (optional) ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 7 HARDWARE SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism (1) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA...
.../100 ethernet card (optional) CPU thermal sensor cable (optional) ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 7 HARDWARE SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism (1) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA...
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... with an onboard Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that support four IDE devices on two channels. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS motherboards are carefully designed for AGP 4X mode, which can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for... PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- These RDRAMs are included to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual UltraDMA/66, which will improve cryptography, digital signing, and other security protocols. • PC800 Memory Support:...
... with an onboard Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that support four IDE devices on two channels. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS motherboards are carefully designed for AGP 4X mode, which can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for... PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- These RDRAMs are included to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual UltraDMA/66, which will improve cryptography, digital signing, and other security protocols. • PC800 Memory Support:...
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... Yamaha PCI audio chipset. • Infrared Interface: Integrated serial infrared interface supports an optional re- and 68-pin SCSI connectors. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 9 The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through a new design, battery drain is ... secured Internet transactions. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. FEATURES • Around-the-Clock Intrusion Detection: Chassis intrusion circuitry can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI ...
... Yamaha PCI audio chipset. • Infrared Interface: Integrated serial infrared interface supports an optional re- and 68-pin SCSI connectors. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 9 The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through a new design, battery drain is ... secured Internet transactions. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. FEATURES • Around-the-Clock Intrusion Detection: Chassis intrusion circuitry can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI ...
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...systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-...and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual With these features implemented in two channels. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is also implemented on the following high-level goals:...
...systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-...and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual With these features implemented in two channels. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is also implemented on the following high-level goals:...
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...Switch Lead in the email inbox. All the fans are set for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can determine if there are monitored to ensure stable ... • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse provides useful information to prevent possible application crashes. 2. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert...
...Switch Lead in the email inbox. All the fans are set for more memory and hard drive space to critical motherboard components. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can determine if there are monitored to ensure stable ... • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse provides useful information to prevent possible application crashes. 2. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert...
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... Hub (Programmable BIOS) 8 Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O Chipset 9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 10 Feature Setting DIP Switches 11 Adaptec AIC-3860Q Chipset (optional) 12 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor 13 UltraWide SCSI Connector (optional) 14 Ultra FastSCSI Connector (optional) 15 Ultra160 SCSI Connector (optional) 16 PCI-to-ISA Bridge (optional... Port (T) 30 Serial COM1 Port (B) 31 USB Ports (USB1 & USB2) / LAN (RJ-45) Connector (on LAN model only) 32 PS/2 Mouse (T) / PS/2 Keyboard (B) Connector 12 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
... Hub (Programmable BIOS) 8 Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O Chipset 9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 10 Feature Setting DIP Switches 11 Adaptec AIC-3860Q Chipset (optional) 12 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor 13 UltraWide SCSI Connector (optional) 14 Ultra FastSCSI Connector (optional) 15 Ultra160 SCSI Connector (optional) 16 PCI-to-ISA Bridge (optional... Port (T) 30 Serial COM1 Port (B) 31 USB Ports (USB1 & USB2) / LAN (RJ-45) Connector (on LAN model only) 32 PS/2 Mouse (T) / PS/2 Keyboard (B) Connector 12 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts...continued 12 34 5 6789 32 31 30` 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 13 2.
FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts...continued 12 34 5 6789 32 31 30` 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 13 2.
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...Mic CD_IN In JP10 Audio Modem Riser 1 2 RIMM0 RIMM1 3 4 SPDIFIN TRCPU Row Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) JP4 Audio Codec JP5 JP6 JP7 P3C-LS / L / S PCI Slot 1 (PCI1) JP17 Intel JP8 82559 JP9 10/100 LAN SPDIOOUT PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) Adaptec WOL_CON JP15 (WOR)... PCI Slot 5 (PCI5) ISA Slot (SLOT2) PCI-to-ISA Bridge JP18 (SMB) TRPWR JP22 DIP Switches CHASSIS ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor IDELED IR PANEL Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 12345 O N 3.
...Mic CD_IN In JP10 Audio Modem Riser 1 2 RIMM0 RIMM1 3 4 SPDIFIN TRCPU Row Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) JP4 Audio Codec JP5 JP6 JP7 P3C-LS / L / S PCI Slot 1 (PCI1) JP17 Intel JP8 82559 JP9 10/100 LAN SPDIOOUT PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) Adaptec WOL_CON JP15 (WOR)... PCI Slot 5 (PCI5) ISA Slot (SLOT2) PCI-to-ISA Bridge JP18 (SMB) TRPWR JP22 DIP Switches CHASSIS ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor IDELED IR PANEL Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 12345 O N 3.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JP22 2) JP2 3) JP10 4) JP12 5) AUDIO CODEC 6) JP17 7) JP8 8) JP9 9) DSW (SW2) 10) CLRTC p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.18 Audio COntroller Setting (Enable/... (34-1pins) 12) WOL_CON p.46 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) 13) WOR p.46 Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins) 14) IDELED p.47 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JP22 2) JP2 3) JP10 4) JP12 5) AUDIO CODEC 6) JP17 7) JP8 8) JP9 9) DSW (SW2) 10) CLRTC p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.18 Audio COntroller Setting (Enable/... (34-1pins) 12) WOL_CON p.46 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) 13) WOR p.46 Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins) 14) IDELED p.47 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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... the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. Frequency Selection 5. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Frequency Selection ON OFF P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 17 The example below shows all the switches in or remove the ATX power connector...
... the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. Frequency Selection 5. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Frequency Selection ON OFF P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 17 The example below shows all the switches in or remove the ATX power connector...
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.... Setting JP22 Enable (JumperFree) [1-2] (default) Disable (Jumper) [2-3] DSW (D21) P3C-LS / L / S JP22 1 23 123 JumperFree Jumper OFF (JumperFree Mode) P3C-LS/L/S JumperFree™ Mode Setting 2) Audio Controller Setting (JP2) (on the AMR slot (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3C-LS / L / S JP2 1 2 3 Enable 1 2 3 Disable P3C-LS/L/S Audio Controller Setting 18 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 3. Setting Enable Disable JP2 [1-2] (default) [2-3] ON 12345...
.... Setting JP22 Enable (JumperFree) [1-2] (default) Disable (Jumper) [2-3] DSW (D21) P3C-LS / L / S JP22 1 23 123 JumperFree Jumper OFF (JumperFree Mode) P3C-LS/L/S JumperFree™ Mode Setting 2) Audio Controller Setting (JP2) (on the AMR slot (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3C-LS / L / S JP2 1 2 3 Enable 1 2 3 Disable P3C-LS/L/S Audio Controller Setting 18 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 3. Setting Enable Disable JP2 [1-2] (default) [2-3] ON 12345...
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Setting Normal Safe Mode JP10 [1-2] (default) [2-3] P3C-LS / L / S JP10 1 23 123 Normal Safe Mode (Default) P3C-LS/L/S Safe Mode Reboot Setting 4) Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (JP12) The motherboard is set so that when the BIOS detects a hang (timeout) during ... of 2 and 100MHz FSB to enter BIOS setup to disable auto-reboot. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3C-LS / L / S JP12 1 23 123 Normal No Reboot (Default) P3C-LS/L/S Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 3) Safe Mode Setting (JP10) Usually Slot 1 processors ...
Setting Normal Safe Mode JP10 [1-2] (default) [2-3] P3C-LS / L / S JP10 1 23 123 Normal Safe Mode (Default) P3C-LS/L/S Safe Mode Reboot Setting 4) Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (JP12) The motherboard is set so that when the BIOS detects a hang (timeout) during ... of 2 and 100MHz FSB to enter BIOS setup to disable auto-reboot. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3C-LS / L / S JP12 1 23 123 Normal No Reboot (Default) P3C-LS/L/S Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 3) Safe Mode Setting (JP10) Usually Slot 1 processors ...
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... setting is Enable, which lets you disable or enable the SCSI controller function. Setting Enable Disable JP17 [2-3] (default) [1-2] P3C-LS / L / S JP17 1 23 123 Disable Enable (Default) P3C-LS/L/S SCSI Controller Setting 20 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you do not want to Disable if you are using all of...
... setting is Enable, which lets you disable or enable the SCSI controller function. Setting Enable Disable JP17 [2-3] (default) [1-2] P3C-LS / L / S JP17 1 23 123 Disable Enable (Default) P3C-LS/L/S SCSI Controller Setting 20 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you do not want to Disable if you are using all of...
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3. Setting Enable Disable JP9 [2-3] (default) [1-2] P3C-LS / L / S JP9 1 23 JP8 123 JP9 Disable Enable (Default) P3C-LS/L/S Wake-On-LAN Controller Setting ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 21 Set to use the Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN support of the onboard LAN controller. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting Enable Disable JP8 [1-2] (default) [2-3] P3C-LS / L / S JP8 Enable (Default) Disable 1 23 123...
3. Setting Enable Disable JP9 [2-3] (default) [1-2] P3C-LS / L / S JP9 1 23 JP8 123 JP9 Disable Enable (Default) P3C-LS/L/S Wake-On-LAN Controller Setting ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 21 Set to use the Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN support of the onboard LAN controller. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting Enable Disable JP8 [1-2] (default) [2-3] P3C-LS / L / S JP8 Enable (Default) Disable 1 23 123...
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... Frequency Multiple. DSW (D21) ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 P3C-LS / L / S FSB →100.9MHz 103MHz 105MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 FSB →133.9MHz P3C-LS/L/S CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection 138MHz (JumperFree Mode) ...NOTE: If your processor does not have no effect. 3. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW-1-DSW-5) must use BIOS setup in 4.4 Advanced Menu of the BIOS setup to set to the CPU and the PCI bus. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS...
... Frequency Multiple. DSW (D21) ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 P3C-LS / L / S FSB →100.9MHz 103MHz 105MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 FSB →133.9MHz P3C-LS/L/S CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection 138MHz (JumperFree Mode) ...NOTE: If your processor does not have no effect. 3. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW-1-DSW-5) must use BIOS setup in 4.4 Advanced Menu of the BIOS setup to set to the CPU and the PCI bus. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS...
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...] [OFF] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 23 Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced...
...] [OFF] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 23 Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced...
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...modules may still be populated with the bundled C-RIMM inserted into RIMM0, with RDRAMs, RIMM0 must be used in this motherboard, an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser must be installed as used to mix RDRAMs with C-RIMM. C-RIMM is required after adding or removing ... not populated by either RDRAMs or an ASUS DIMM Riser (when using SDRAM with this motherboard. See table for an overview. This motherboard has two Rambus Inline Memory Module (RIMM) sockets. 3. Depending on the second socket for a maximum of a Rambus interface. 24 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
...modules may still be populated with the bundled C-RIMM inserted into RIMM0, with RDRAMs, RIMM0 must be used in this motherboard, an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser must be installed as used to mix RDRAMs with C-RIMM. C-RIMM is required after adding or removing ... not populated by either RDRAMs or an ASUS DIMM Riser (when using SDRAM with this motherboard. See table for an overview. This motherboard has two Rambus Inline Memory Module (RIMM) sockets. 3. Depending on the second socket for a maximum of a Rambus interface. 24 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual