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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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... 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 Cards 38 3.8 External Connectors 42 SCSI Connection...
... 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 Cards 38 3.8 External Connectors 42 SCSI Connection...
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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 INF Update Utility for Intel 820 Chipset ...Cillin 98 100 5.13 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 4.5 Power Menu 76...
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 INF Update Utility for Intel 820 Chipset ...Cillin 98 100 5.13 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 4.5 Power Menu 76...
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... Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism (1) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual SCSI Models (P3C-LS/P3C-S) 68-pin Ultra2 SCSI cable...
... Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism (1) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual SCSI Models (P3C-LS/P3C-S) 68-pin Ultra2 SCSI cable...
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...of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is required. 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 an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser (available separately as an option). • AGP Pro Slot: Comes with an onboard...Side Bus (FSB); FEA TURES Specifications 2. These sockets also accept Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs ( 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) up to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 2.
...of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is required. 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 an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser (available separately as an option). • AGP Pro Slot: Comes with an onboard...Side Bus (FSB); FEA TURES Specifications 2. These sockets also accept Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs ( 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) up to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 2.
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...is even lower than the RTC used to -use interface which can log chassis panel open events into LDCM. and 68-pin SCSI connectors. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 9 2. FEA TURES Optional Components 2. The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through a new ... and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or 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. Besides, it is completely backward compatible with Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN ...
...is even lower than the RTC used to -use interface which can log chassis panel open events into LDCM. and 68-pin SCSI connectors. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 9 2. FEA TURES Optional Components 2. The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through a new ... and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or 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. Besides, it is completely backward compatible with Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN ...
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...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 FEA TURES Performance 2. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with two connectors that support four IDE devices in the OS,...can be enabled and/or for UltraDMA/66 doubles the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate to CPU. • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance • UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master ...
...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 FEA TURES Performance 2. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with two connectors that support four IDE devices in the OS,...can be enabled and/or for UltraDMA/66 doubles the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate to CPU. • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance • UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master ...
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Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for more information) button. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are ...information providers. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to critical motherboard components. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11 FEA TURES Intelligence 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage...
Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for more information) button. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are ...information providers. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to critical motherboard components. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11 FEA TURES Intelligence 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage...
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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 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 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 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 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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...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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...one, touch both of your computer when working on your computer, you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards •...IC) chips. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. Frequency Selection 4. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. P3C-LS / L / S 12345 DSW (D21) ON 1. Frequency Selection ON OFF P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 17 Hold components by the edges and try not to...
...one, touch both of your computer when working on your computer, you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards •...IC) chips. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. Frequency Selection 4. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. P3C-LS / L / S 12345 DSW (D21) ON 1. Frequency Selection ON OFF P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 17 Hold components by the edges and try not to...
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... or disable the onboard 32-bit PCI audio controller (optional component). 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 the AMR...
... or disable the onboard 32-bit PCI audio controller (optional component). 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 the AMR...
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... JP12 [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. If this case, there is set so that when the BIOS detects a hang (timeout) during bootup. 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 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Safe Mode Setting (JP10) Usually Slot 1 processors have locked frequency multiples. In this occurs...
... JP12 [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. If this case, there is set so that when the BIOS detects a hang (timeout) during bootup. 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 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Safe Mode Setting (JP10) Usually Slot 1 processors have locked frequency multiples. In this occurs...
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... (JP17) (available on the AMR slot (see AMR Slot later in this section). 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. HARDWARE SETUP 5) Onboard Audio Setting (available on software audio model only) The onboard audio CODEC may be enabled...
... (JP17) (available on the AMR slot (see AMR Slot later in this section). 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. HARDWARE SETUP 5) Onboard Audio Setting (available on software audio model only) The onboard audio CODEC may be enabled...
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...Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) LAN Controller Setting (JP8) (available on LAN models only) This jumper lets you disable or enable the Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN support of the LAN controller. Setting Enable Disable JP8 [1-2] (default) [2-3] P3C-LS / L / S JP8 Enable (Default) Disable 1 23 123 JP8 JP9 P3C-LS...onboard LAN controller. 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 ...
...Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) LAN Controller Setting (JP8) (available on LAN models only) This jumper lets you disable or enable the Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN support of the LAN controller. Setting Enable Disable JP8 [1-2] (default) [2-3] P3C-LS / L / S JP8 Enable (Default) Disable 1 23 123 JP8 JP9 P3C-LS...onboard LAN controller. 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 ...
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... setup will have no effect. 3. For a complete frequency listing, see CPU Speed in Advanced Menu in 4.4 Advanced Menu of the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual NOTE: Only selected switches are illustrated. If the Frequency Multiple is enabled, use CPU Core:Bus Freq. Multiple in BIOS Setup). When...
... setup will have no effect. 3. For a complete frequency listing, see CPU Speed in Advanced Menu in 4.4 Advanced Menu of the CPU's External frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual NOTE: Only selected switches are illustrated. If the Frequency Multiple is enabled, use CPU Core:Bus Freq. Multiple in BIOS Setup). When...
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...] [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. HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3.
...] [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. HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3.
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... of a Rambus interface. 24 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual The chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature is available only when using SDRAM). See table for an overview. 2. When populating both ECC and non-ECC are supported) in this motherboard, an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser must be inserted... into RIMM0, with an ASUS DIMM Riser (ECC memory modules may still be used on the second socket for unbufferred DIMMs ...
... of a Rambus interface. 24 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual The chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature is available only when using SDRAM). See table for an overview. 2. When populating both ECC and non-ECC are supported) in this motherboard, an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser must be inserted... into RIMM0, with an ASUS DIMM Riser (ECC memory modules may still be used on the second socket for unbufferred DIMMs ...