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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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...ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS Manual Revision: 1.04 E493 Release Date: December 1999 2 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS... by the digit before and after the period of Yamaha Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT ...
...ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS Manual Revision: 1.04 E493 Release Date: December 1999 2 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS... by the digit before and after the period of Yamaha Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT ...
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...150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English)...Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 ...WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 3
...150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English)...Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 ...WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 3
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... BIOS 56 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 57 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 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...
... BIOS 56 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 57 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 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...
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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 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 103 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 103 6.2 Using YAMAHA XGPlayer 109 7. 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 4.5 Power Menu ...
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 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 103 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 103 6.2 Using YAMAHA XGPlayer 109 7. 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 4.5 Power Menu ...
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... in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual Any changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer...
... in accordance with FCC Rules Part 15. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual Any changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer...
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...-Fast SCSI cable Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set User's Manual Other Options ASUS DR2 DIMM riser (optional) ASUS S370 Series CPU card (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) CPU thermal sensor cable (optional) ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Intructions on setting up the...
...-Fast SCSI cable Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set User's Manual Other Options ASUS DR2 DIMM riser (optional) ASUS S370 Series CPU card (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) CPU thermal sensor cable (optional) ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Intructions on setting up the...
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...Supports an optional infrared port module for AGP 4X mode, which can also be directed from PCI mas- 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS motherboards are carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by using a 1X, 2X, or 4X mode...as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of data to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual UART2 can transport twice the amount of frequency and...
...Supports an optional infrared port module for AGP 4X mode, which can also be directed from PCI mas- 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS motherboards are carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by using a 1X, 2X, or 4X mode...as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of data to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual UART2 can transport twice the amount of frequency and...
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... Intel LDCM software. • PCI/ISA Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Optional Components 2. Besides, it is even lower than the RTC used to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) In LAN models, supports a secondary Wake-On...
... Intel LDCM software. • PCI/ISA Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Optional Components 2. Besides, it is even lower than the RTC used to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) In LAN models, supports a secondary Wake-On...
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... the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance • UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with existing DMA devices and systems so there is also... UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/ NT. FEA TURES Performance 2.
... the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance • UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with existing DMA devices and systems so there is also... UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/ NT. FEA TURES Performance 2.
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...) ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in the world. • Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Message LEDs now act as the "Stand by" (a.k.a. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11 Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. 2. A simple glimpse provides useful information to critical motherboard components. The system resource...
...) ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in the world. • Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Message LEDs now act as the "Stand by" (a.k.a. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11 Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. 2. A simple glimpse provides useful information to critical motherboard components. The system resource...
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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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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 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 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 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2.
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... AUX 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) 7892B Ultra160... 4 (PCI4) JP12 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 12345 O N 3.
... AUX 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) 7892B Ultra160... 4 (PCI4) JP12 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 12345 O N 3.
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... (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.
... (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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... (2 pins) p.52 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) p.52 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p.52 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 3.
... (2 pins) p.52 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) p.52 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p.52 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 3.
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... Settings 3. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. P3C-LS / L / S 12345 DSW (D21) ON 1. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection ON OFF P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 17 Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded...
... Settings 3. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. P3C-LS / L / S 12345 DSW (D21) ON 1. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection ON OFF P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 17 Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded...
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... the BIOS setup (see 3.7.3 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot). 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 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 model with onboard PCI...
... the BIOS setup (see 3.7.3 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot). 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 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 model with onboard PCI...
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... Normal No Reboot JP12 [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. 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 possible through motherboard settings...(JP12) to No Reboot will automatically 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 If rebooting is set so that when the BIOS detects a hang...
... Normal No Reboot JP12 [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. 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 possible through motherboard settings...(JP12) to No Reboot will automatically 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 If rebooting is set so that when the BIOS detects a hang...
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... the SCSI controller function. Set to use the onboard SCSI controller. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 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 The default setting is Enable, which lets you do not want to Disable if you use the onboard SCSI controller...
... the SCSI controller function. Set to use the onboard SCSI controller. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 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 The default setting is Enable, which lets you do not want to Disable if you use the onboard SCSI controller...