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... 58 4.2.2 Legend 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 HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 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 Cards 38 3.8 External Connectors 42 SCSI Connection and...
... 58 4.2.2 Legend 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 HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 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 Cards 38 3.8 External Connectors 42 SCSI Connection and...
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... Coppermine core 100MHz FSB 100MHz FSB SECC2 SECC2 SECC2 SECC2 SECC SEPP • Intel 820 Chipset: Features the Intel® 820 chipset (Memory Controller Hub and I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with two connectors that supports AGP cards for...bus. • UltraDMA/66 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS motherboards are necessary to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
... Coppermine core 100MHz FSB 100MHz FSB SECC2 SECC2 SECC2 SECC2 SECC SEPP • Intel 820 Chipset: Features the Intel® 820 chipset (Memory Controller Hub and I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with two connectors that supports AGP cards for...bus. • UltraDMA/66 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS motherboards are necessary to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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...4.) • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). This motherboard with a peak bandwidth of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such .../33 Bus Master IDE can operate at up to -RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with a peak bandwidth of the motherboard meet PC 99 compliancy. With these...
...4.) • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). This motherboard with a peak bandwidth of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such .../33 Bus Master IDE can operate at up to -RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with a peak bandwidth of the motherboard meet PC 99 compliancy. With these...
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...8226; Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable current to critical motherboard components. All the fans are more memory and hard drive space to be defined as the Soft-Off (see 25) ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in 3.8 External ...Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can be turned on -hand, users can access any information from anywhere in the email inbox. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power...
...8226; Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable current to critical motherboard components. All the fans are more memory and hard drive space to be defined as the Soft-Off (see 25) ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in 3.8 External ...Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can be turned on -hand, users can access any information from anywhere in the email inbox. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power...
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...opposite page for locations. 1 ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply 2 CPU Slot 1 3 Intel 820 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) 4 RIMM Sockets 5 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) 6 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors 7 Four Mbit ... 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 ...LAN model only) 32 PS/2 Mouse (T) / PS/2 Keyboard (B) Connector 12 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
...opposite page for locations. 1 ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply 2 CPU Slot 1 3 Intel 820 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) 4 RIMM Sockets 5 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) 6 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors 7 Four Mbit ... 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 ...LAN model only) 32 PS/2 Mouse (T) / PS/2 Keyboard (B) Connector 12 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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...-pin module) CPU1 (Slot 1) PARALLEL PORT OPTIONAL ATX Power Connector GAME_AUDIO SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY COM2 Line Out MODEM Intel 820 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Line In VIDEO AUX Mic CD_IN In JP10 Audio Modem Riser 1 2 RIMM0 RIMM1 3 4 SPDIFIN TRCPU Row ... 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.
...-pin module) CPU1 (Slot 1) PARALLEL PORT OPTIONAL ATX Power Connector GAME_AUDIO SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY COM2 Line Out MODEM Intel 820 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Line In VIDEO AUX Mic CD_IN In JP10 Audio Modem Riser 1 2 RIMM0 RIMM1 3 4 SPDIFIN TRCPU Row ... 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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... Wake-On-LAN Setting (Enable/Disable) p.22 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Setting p.63 Clear RTC RAM Expansion Slots 1) RIMM0, RIMM1 p.24 184-Pin System Memory Support 2) CPU p.31 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 3) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4, PCI5 p.38 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 4) AGPPRO p.40 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP... (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 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
... Wake-On-LAN Setting (Enable/Disable) p.22 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Setting p.63 Clear RTC RAM Expansion Slots 1) RIMM0, RIMM1 p.24 184-Pin System Memory Support 2) CPU p.31 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 3) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4, PCI5 p.38 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 4) AGPPRO p.40 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP... (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 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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... whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection ON OFF P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 17 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Ensure that...the switch's position. Use a grounded wrist strap before you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and...
... whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection ON OFF P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 17 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Ensure that...the switch's position. Use a grounded wrist strap before you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and...
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..., 3.3V power level) in 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, and 512MB densities for a maximum of a Rambus interface. 24 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual C-RIMM/CTRIMM 1. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is necessary to complete the sockets that are supported) in 64, 128, 256, or 512MB densities with Serial...
..., 3.3V power level) in 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, and 512MB densities for a maximum of a Rambus interface. 24 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual C-RIMM/CTRIMM 1. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is necessary to complete the sockets that are supported) in 64, 128, 256, or 512MB densities with Serial...
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... 2 RDRAMs SDRAM/s* RIMM RIMM DIMM Riser* C-RIMM RIMM C-RIMM *SDRAM with an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser (see Important SDRAM notes in opposite page) Current Memory J1M1 (Rows 0&1) J1M2 (Rows 2&3) 1 SDRAM 2 SDRAMs SDRAM SDRAM (empty) SDRAM Notes on memory size - 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 25 Address Bits Address Bits 64Mbit 8Mx8 12 9 64Mbit...
... 2 RDRAMs SDRAM/s* RIMM RIMM DIMM Riser* C-RIMM RIMM C-RIMM *SDRAM with an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser (see Important SDRAM notes in opposite page) Current Memory J1M1 (Rows 0&1) J1M2 (Rows 2&3) 1 SDRAM 2 SDRAMs SDRAM SDRAM (empty) SDRAM Notes on memory size - 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 25 Address Bits Address Bits 64Mbit 8Mx8 12 9 64Mbit...
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With the ejectors in the module are aligned with heat spreader) NOTCH KEYS CONNECTORS 3. To release a memory module, push both ejectors outward and pull the module straight up and out of the RIMM sockets. 26 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual Handle the module only by the edges. 3. Make sure that the notch keys in...
With the ejectors in the module are aligned with heat spreader) NOTCH KEYS CONNECTORS 3. To release a memory module, push both ejectors outward and pull the module straight up and out of the RIMM sockets. 26 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual Handle the module only by the edges. 3. Make sure that the notch keys in...
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...HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Installing Memory Using an ASUS DIMM Riser The ASUS DIMM Riser will fit in . The guides on the socket's ejectors should close. Handle the riser only by its static-proof bag. RIMM0 RIMM1 PARALLEL PORT OPTIONAL P3C-LS / L / S 1 2 3 4 ATTACH MOUNT BRIDGES ASUS DIMM Riser (DR2) P3C-LS/L/S 184-Pin RIMM Sockets 1. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual...sockets (see if the riser is connected. Align the notch keys in place. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to side. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the riser's connectors.
...HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Installing Memory Using an ASUS DIMM Riser The ASUS DIMM Riser will fit in . The guides on the socket's ejectors should close. Handle the riser only by its static-proof bag. RIMM0 RIMM1 PARALLEL PORT OPTIONAL P3C-LS / L / S 1 2 3 4 ATTACH MOUNT BRIDGES ASUS DIMM Riser (DR2) P3C-LS/L/S 184-Pin RIMM Sockets 1. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual...sockets (see if the riser is connected. Align the notch keys in place. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to side. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the riser's connectors.
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...both DIMM sockets, the module density on J1M2 must install memory greater than or equal to case CAPTIVE NUT (back of the DIMM sockets on the riser. 28 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual WARNING! With the ejectors of the memory module until it snaps into the attach mount bridges. For... example, if you are installing a 64MB memory on J1M1, you must be greater than 6±1inch/pound....
...both DIMM sockets, the module density on J1M2 must install memory greater than or equal to case CAPTIVE NUT (back of the DIMM sockets on the riser. 28 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual WARNING! With the ejectors of the memory module until it snaps into the attach mount bridges. For... example, if you are installing a 64MB memory on J1M1, you must be greater than 6±1inch/pound....
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...• BIOS shows your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must ask your memory type on bootup screen. • Single-sided memory modules come in 64, 128, 256MB; H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 29 HARDWARE SETUP General DIMM Notes • PC100-compliant modules must be... on the riser because of choice for this speed. • This motherboard supports SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory modules. 3. This is the memory of the strict timing issues involved under this motherboard. The riser supports four clock signals. 3.
...• BIOS shows your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must ask your memory type on bootup screen. • Single-sided memory modules come in 64, 128, 256MB; H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 29 HARDWARE SETUP General DIMM Notes • PC100-compliant modules must be... on the riser because of choice for this speed. • This motherboard supports SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory modules. 3. This is the memory of the strict timing issues involved under this motherboard. The riser supports four clock signals. 3.
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...also need to use an INTA #, be damaged or burnt. 40 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP If the system has both legacy and PNP, may be sure that do not work with ultra-high memory bandwidth. 3. H/W SETUP Connectors P3C-LS / L / S AGP Card without Retention Notch Rib (inside ...slot) 20-pin bay P3C-LS/L/S Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) Slot Rib 28-pin bay WARNING! If you...
...also need to use an INTA #, be damaged or burnt. 40 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP If the system has both legacy and PNP, may be sure that do not work with ultra-high memory bandwidth. 3. H/W SETUP Connectors P3C-LS / L / S AGP Card without Retention Notch Rib (inside ...slot) 20-pin bay P3C-LS/L/S Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) Slot Rib 28-pin bay WARNING! If you...
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... from your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the disk. 2. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. 4. AFLASH.EXE...you boot from the floppy disk. This file works only in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 54 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It will not work with DOS ...
... from your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the disk. 2. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. 4. AFLASH.EXE...you boot from the floppy disk. This file works only in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 54 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It will not work with DOS ...
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... is finished, Flashed Successfully will be able to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update the BIOS file, your system from booting up. The utility starts to boot up . Follow the onscreen... be updated automatically only when necessary. If you saved to start the update. 7. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will need servicing. 56 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 4. BIOS SETUP 6.
... is finished, Flashed Successfully will be able to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update the BIOS file, your system from booting up. The utility starts to boot up . Follow the onscreen... be updated automatically only when necessary. If you saved to start the update. 7. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will need servicing. 56 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 4. BIOS SETUP 6.
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.../L/S Clear RTC RAM Halt On [All Errors] This field determines which types of conventional memory detected by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 65 Currently only English is powered by the onboard button cell battery. Supervisor Password [Disabled], User ... passwords are ignored. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field displays the amount of errors will cause the system to this field. The BIOS Setup program allows you to set to...
.../L/S Clear RTC RAM Halt On [All Errors] This field determines which types of conventional memory detected by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 65 Currently only English is powered by the onboard button cell battery. Supervisor Password [Disabled], User ... passwords are ignored. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field displays the amount of errors will cause the system to this field. The BIOS Setup program allows you to set to...
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... options vary depending on the CPU/PCI Frequency Ratio. 66 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual Set to [Manual] if you to the subsequent three fields. Once a specific CPU internal frequency is set of 15 CPU Bus Frequency selections. Each of the two memory data transfer methods leads to a set to [Manual]) This feature...
... options vary depending on the CPU/PCI Frequency Ratio. 66 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual Set to [Manual] if you to the subsequent three fields. Once a specific CPU internal frequency is set of 15 CPU Bus Frequency selections. Each of the two memory data transfer methods leads to a set to [Manual]) This feature...
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... [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device on its default setting of [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device or not. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. Leave on startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto...the update on [Disabled]. otherwise, leave this field may either be reserved for the PS/2 mouse. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 67 BIOS SETUP CPU Vcore [2.00V] (when CPU Internal Frequency is disabled no matter whether you to...
... [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device on its default setting of [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device or not. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. Leave on startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto...the update on [Disabled]. otherwise, leave this field may either be reserved for the PS/2 mouse. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 67 BIOS SETUP CPU Vcore [2.00V] (when CPU Internal Frequency is disabled no matter whether you to...