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... OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Product Name: 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 For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the product...
... OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Product Name: 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 For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the product...
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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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...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 CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure...3.8 External Connectors 42 SCSI Connection and Termination Information 51 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 53 4. 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...
...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 CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure...3.8 External Connectors 42 SCSI Connection and Termination Information 51 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 53 4. 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...
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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 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...with onboard audio option 94 5.9 Install YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Application (only with onboard audio option 97 5.10 Install ASUS PC Probe 98 5.11 Install ASUS Update 99 5.12 Install PC-Cillin 98 100 5.13 Install ADOBE Acrobat Reader 101 5.14 Uninstalling Programs 102 6. SOFTWARE...
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 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...with onboard audio option 94 5.9 Install YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Application (only with onboard audio option 97 5.10 Install ASUS PC Probe 98 5.11 Install ASUS Update 99 5.12 Install PC-Cillin 98 100 5.13 Install ADOBE Acrobat Reader 101 5.14 Uninstalling Programs 102 6. SOFTWARE...
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... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this product not expressly approved by...
... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this product not expressly approved by...
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... 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 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Intructions on setting up the...
... 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 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Intructions on setting up the...
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... processor's external frequency. • Wired for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical applications using an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser (available separately as an option). • AGP Pro Slot: Comes with an onboard Accelerated Graphics ...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 necessary to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual UART2 can transport twice the amount of up to the Infrared Module...
... processor's external frequency. • Wired for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical applications using an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser (available separately as an option). • AGP Pro Slot: Comes with an onboard Accelerated Graphics ...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 necessary to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual UART2 can transport twice the amount of up to the Infrared Module...
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...to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • PCI/ISA Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots... gadgets, or an optional remote controller. • Wake-Up/Alert Support: Supports Wake-On-LAN/-On-Ring and Alert-OnLAN activity. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 9 Ultra160 SCSI technology provides new levels of 50-pin narrow or 68pin Wide/LVD devices through the optional onboard 50...
...to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • PCI/ISA Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots... gadgets, or an optional remote controller. • Wake-Up/Alert Support: Supports Wake-On-LAN/-On-Ring and Alert-OnLAN activity. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 9 Ultra160 SCSI technology provides new levels of 50-pin narrow or 68pin Wide/LVD devices through the optional onboard 50...
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...99 requirements for systems and components are based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing 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...; New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual UltraDMA/66 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with its chipset and support for future operating systems...
...99 requirements for systems and components are based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing 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...; New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual UltraDMA/66 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with its chipset and support for future operating systems...
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... click. The system resource monitor will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11
... click. The system resource monitor will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11
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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. 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
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... VIDEO 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 ... JP2 PCI Slot 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
... VIDEO 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 ... JP2 PCI Slot 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
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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
... (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
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 15) CPU_Fan, PWR_FAN CHA_FAN 16) MODEM, VIDEO, AUX 17) IR 18) SPDIFIN, SPDIOOUT 19) ATXPWR 20) SMB 21) J1, J2, ...
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 15) CPU_Fan, PWR_FAN CHA_FAN 16) MODEM, VIDEO, AUX 17) IR 18) SPDIFIN, SPDIOOUT 19) ATXPWR 20) SMB 21) J1, J2, ...
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... power connector on your computer, you work on the motherboard. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection ON OFF P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 17 To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Computer motherboards and expansion ...(CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings WARNING! 3. Frequency Selection 3. P3C-LS / L / S 12345 DSW (D21) ON 1. Frequency Selection 5. When using your computer. 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before you ...
... power connector on your computer, you work on the motherboard. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection ON OFF P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 17 To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Computer motherboards and expansion ...(CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings WARNING! 3. Frequency Selection 3. P3C-LS / L / S 12345 DSW (D21) ON 1. Frequency Selection 5. When using your computer. 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before you ...
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...) [2-3] ON 12345 3. 3. 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...allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 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 Disable the onboard audio if you are using a PCI audio ...
...) [2-3] ON 12345 3. 3. 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...allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 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 Disable the onboard audio if you are using a PCI audio ...
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... exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. 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 ..., there is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. 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 However, if Safe Mode Setting (JP10) is repeating ...
... exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. 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 ..., there is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. 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 However, if Safe Mode Setting (JP10) is repeating ...
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...=AUD_EN2 JP7=ADN# 1 JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 JP4-JP7 1 JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 Enable Onboard Audio CODEC (Default) Disable Onboard Audio CODEC P3C-LS/L/S Audio CODEC Setting 6) SCSI Controller Setting (JP17) (available on the AMR slot (see AMR Slot later in this section). HARDWARE SETUP... lets you do not want to Disable if you use the onboard SCSI controller. 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 Set to use the onboard SCSI controller.
...=AUD_EN2 JP7=ADN# 1 JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 JP4-JP7 1 JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 Enable Onboard Audio CODEC (Default) Disable Onboard Audio CODEC P3C-LS/L/S Audio CODEC Setting 6) SCSI Controller Setting (JP17) (available on the AMR slot (see AMR Slot later in this section). HARDWARE SETUP... lets you do not want to Disable if you use the onboard SCSI controller. 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 Set to use the onboard SCSI controller.
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... controller. Set to use the onboard 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/L/S LAN Controller Setting 8) Wake-On-LAN Controller Setting (JP9) (available on LAN models... function. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 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 HARDWARE SETUP 7) LAN Controller Setting (JP8) (available on...
... controller. Set to use the onboard 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/L/S LAN Controller Setting 8) Wake-On-LAN Controller Setting (JP9) (available on LAN models... function. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 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 HARDWARE SETUP 7) LAN Controller Setting (JP8) (available on...