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... 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 51 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 51 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 52 4 ASUS P3C2000 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 (DIMM 24 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 24 3.5.2 DIMM Installation 26 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 27...
... 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 51 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 51 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 52 4 ASUS P3C2000 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 (DIMM 24 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 24 3.5.2 DIMM Installation 26 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 27...
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... Motherboard Support CD 86 5.3 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup 88 System Requirements 88 5.4 Intel LDCM Client Setup 90 System Requirements 90 5.5 INF Update Utility for Intel 820 Chipset 92 5.6 Install ADI SoundMAX Audio Driver 93 5.7 Install ASUS PC Probe V2.10 94 5.8 Install ASUS ...5.11 Uninstalling Programs 98 6. APPENDIX 105 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 105 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 107 7.3 Modem Riser (optional 109 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 55 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 56 4.2.2 Legend Bar 56 4.3 Main Menu 58 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary...
... Motherboard Support CD 86 5.3 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup 88 System Requirements 88 5.4 Intel LDCM Client Setup 90 System Requirements 90 5.5 INF Update Utility for Intel 820 Chipset 92 5.6 Install ADI SoundMAX Audio Driver 93 5.7 Install ASUS PC Probe V2.10 94 5.8 Install ASUS ...5.11 Uninstalling Programs 98 6. APPENDIX 105 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 105 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 107 7.3 Modem Riser (optional 109 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 55 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 56 4.2.2 Legend Bar 56 4.3 Main Menu 58 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary...
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... Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS consumer infrared set (optional) ASUS S370 Series CPU card (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 7 APPENDIX Manual information ...and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. 1. BIOS SETUP 5. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact ...
... Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS consumer infrared set (optional) ASUS S370 Series CPU card (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 7 APPENDIX Manual information ...and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. 1. BIOS SETUP 5. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact ...
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... devices on two channels. sis panel open events into LDCM. raphy, digital signing, and other latest power computing features. 8 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of up to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • ...BIOS Wake-Up. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of data to 66.6MBps; FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3C2000 The ASUS P3C2000 motherboard is even lower than the RTC used for keeping time! • Firmware Hub: Provides security and other security protocols. • PC100...
... devices on two channels. sis panel open events into LDCM. raphy, digital signing, and other latest power computing features. 8 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of up to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • ...BIOS Wake-Up. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of data to 66.6MBps; FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3C2000 The ASUS P3C2000 motherboard is even lower than the RTC used for keeping time! • Firmware Hub: Provides security and other security protocols. • PC100...
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FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. Hardware random number generator supports new security software for data protection and secured Internet transactions. • IrDA: Supports an optional...COM2 to 48kHz. Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Optional Components 2. All PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures,...
FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. Hardware random number generator supports new security software for data protection and secured Internet transactions. • IrDA: Supports an optional...COM2 to 48kHz. Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Optional Components 2. All PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures,...
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... there is also implemented on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98, must be enabled and/or for UltraDMA Mode 4.) •...-pin 80-conductor cable to be used. • Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. FEA TURES Performance 2.
... there is also implemented on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98, must be enabled and/or for UltraDMA Mode 4.) •...-pin 80-conductor cable to be used. • Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. FEA TURES Performance 2.
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... damage, this benefit on managing their computers from anywhere in . Suspend or Sleep) button or as the "Stand by" (a.k.a. ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are set for more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can...Today's operating systems, such as information providers. Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up can be enabled...
... damage, this benefit on managing their computers from anywhere in . Suspend or Sleep) button or as the "Stand by" (a.k.a. ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are set for more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can...Today's operating systems, such as information providers. Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up can be enabled...
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2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts See opposite page for locations. 1 CPU Slot 1 2 Intel 820 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) 3 ATX ...Sockets 6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 7 Primary (BLUE) and Secondary IDE Connectors 8 Feature Setting DIP Switches 9 Wake-On-Ring Connector 10 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor 11 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) 12 PCI-to-ISA Bridge 13 Wake-On-LAN Connector 14 ISA Slot (optional... Serial COM2 Port (B) 25 USB Ports (USB1 & USB2) 26 PS/2 Mouse (T) / PS/2 Keyboard (B) Connector T: Top B: Bottom 12 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts See opposite page for locations. 1 CPU Slot 1 2 Intel 820 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) 3 ATX ...Sockets 6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 7 Primary (BLUE) and Secondary IDE Connectors 8 Feature Setting DIP Switches 9 Wake-On-Ring Connector 10 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor 11 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) 12 PCI-to-ISA Bridge 13 Wake-On-LAN Connector 14 ISA Slot (optional... Serial COM2 Port (B) 25 USB Ports (USB1 & USB2) 26 PS/2 Mouse (T) / PS/2 Keyboard (B) Connector T: Top B: Bottom 12 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts...continued 12 34 5 67 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 13 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2.
FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts...continued 12 34 5 67 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 13 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2.
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...64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM4 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) FLOPPY PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 12345 O N 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout T: Top B: Bottom T: Mouse PS2KBMS B: Keyboard JP2702 USB CPU_FAN1 T: USB1 JP5 B: USB2 JP1 COM2 JP3 Slot1 CPU PARALLEL PORT COM1 JTPWR... WOL_CON PCI4 ISA1 PCI5 ISA2 PCI to ISA Bridge CLRTC (R180) LED1 JEN CHASSIS SMB CHA_FAN IDELED ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor WOR NO_REBOOT IR PANEL Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. DIP Switches 14 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual
...64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM4 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) FLOPPY PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 12345 O N 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout T: Top B: Bottom T: Mouse PS2KBMS B: Keyboard JP2702 USB CPU_FAN1 T: USB1 JP5 B: USB2 JP1 COM2 JP3 Slot1 CPU PARALLEL PORT COM1 JTPWR... WOL_CON PCI4 ISA1 PCI5 ISA2 PCI to ISA Bridge CLRTC (R180) LED1 JEN CHASSIS SMB CHA_FAN IDELED ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor WOR NO_REBOOT IR PANEL Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. DIP Switches 14 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) JP1 3) SAFE_MODE 4) NO_REBOOT 5) AUD_EN1, AUD_EN2 6) ADN# 7) JP5 8) JP2702/JP3 9) DSW (SW2) 10) CLRTC (R180) p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.18 USB Device ... Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins) 13) IDELED p.43 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) 14) CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN p.43 CPU, Power Supply, Chassis Fan Connectors (Three 3-pin) CHA_FAN ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) JP1 3) SAFE_MODE 4) NO_REBOOT 5) AUD_EN1, AUD_EN2 6) ADN# 7) JP5 8) JP2702/JP3 9) DSW (SW2) 10) CLRTC (R180) p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable) p.18 USB Device ... Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins) 13) IDELED p.43 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) 14) CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN p.43 CPU, Power Supply, Chassis Fan Connectors (Three 3-pin) CHA_FAN ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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...grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3C2000 ® P3C2000 DIP Switches ON 12345 SW2 1. 3. If you work on the motherboard. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. ...motherboard's onboard functions are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer when working on the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off before handling computer components. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection OFF ON ASUS P3C2000...
...grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3C2000 ® P3C2000 DIP Switches ON 12345 SW2 1. 3. If you work on the motherboard. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. ...motherboard's onboard functions are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer when working on the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off before handling computer components. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection OFF ON ASUS P3C2000...
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... Mode Setting 2) USB Device Wake Up (3-pin JP1) This allows you to Enable. 3 0 P3C2000 ® JP1 3 3 2 2 1 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB (Enable USB Device Wake Up) P3C2000 USB Device Wake Up 18 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the ... your USB device to RAM function, this jumper must be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). BIOS SETUP). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. Your computer will not power ON if you...
... Mode Setting 2) USB Device Wake Up (3-pin JP1) This allows you to Enable. 3 0 P3C2000 ® JP1 3 3 2 2 1 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB (Enable USB Device Wake Up) P3C2000 USB Device Wake Up 18 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the ... your USB device to RAM function, this jumper must be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). BIOS SETUP). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. Your computer will not power ON if you...
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...hanging during bootup, the motherboard will bring the system to exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3 0 P3C2000 ® P3C2000 Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 123 12 3 Normal No Reboot (Default) ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 19 In... Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MODE [2-1] (default) [3-2] 3 0 P3C2000 ® SAFE_MODE 321 32 1 Normal Safe Mode (Default) P3C2000 Safe Mode Setting 4) Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT) The motherboard is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. 3. With unlocked Slot 1 processors...
...hanging during bootup, the motherboard will bring the system to exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3 0 P3C2000 ® P3C2000 Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 123 12 3 Normal No Reboot (Default) ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 19 In... Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MODE [2-1] (default) [3-2] 3 0 P3C2000 ® SAFE_MODE 321 32 1 Normal Safe Mode (Default) P3C2000 Safe Mode Setting 4) Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT) The motherboard is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. 3. With unlocked Slot 1 processors...
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... an ISA or PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC97 Audio Controller in this section). JP5 3 0 P3C2000 ® 12 3 AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 Enable (Default) 12 3 AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 Disable P3C2000 Audio Codec Setting 6) AMR Bus Setting (ADN#) This jumper allows you are using all of these ... on audio model only) The onboard audio CODEC may be selected; JP5 3 0 P3C2000 ® P3C2000 AMR Bus Setting ADN# 123 123 Secondary Codec (Default) Primary Codec 20 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you to select the AMR bus to be...
... an ISA or PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC97 Audio Controller in this section). JP5 3 0 P3C2000 ® 12 3 AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 Enable (Default) 12 3 AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 Disable P3C2000 Audio Codec Setting 6) AMR Bus Setting (ADN#) This jumper allows you are using all of these ... on audio model only) The onboard audio CODEC may be selected; JP5 3 0 P3C2000 ® P3C2000 AMR Bus Setting ADN# 123 123 Secondary Codec (Default) Primary Codec 20 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you to select the AMR bus to be...
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...Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) Voltage I/O Setting (JP5) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and PCI. The default setting of Normal should be used unless processor overclocking requires a higher voltage (Test). 3 0 P3C2000 ® JP5 3 3 2 2 1 1 Normal Test (Default) P3C2000... requires a higher voltage (Test). 3 0 P3C2000 ® JP2702 (MCH) 123 Normal (Default) 123 Test JP3 (MTH) 123 Normal (Default) 123 Test P3C2000 MCH/MTH Voltage Selection ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 21 The default setting of your...
...Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) Voltage I/O Setting (JP5) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and PCI. The default setting of Normal should be used unless processor overclocking requires a higher voltage (Test). 3 0 P3C2000 ® JP5 3 3 2 2 1 1 Normal Test (Default) P3C2000... requires a higher voltage (Test). 3 0 P3C2000 ® JP2702 (MCH) 123 Normal (Default) 123 Test JP3 (MTH) 123 Normal (Default) 123 Test P3C2000 MCH/MTH Voltage Selection ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 21 The default setting of your...
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... 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 CPU→ 142.0MHz 150.0MHz 168MHz 180MHz (JumperFree Mode) NOTE: If your processor does not have no effect. 22 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 9) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW-1, -2, -3, -4, -5) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to OFF. 2. ...: 1. This allows the selection of the BIOS setup to set to the CPU and the PCI bus. Multiple in BIOS Setup). 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. For a complete frequency listing, see CPU Speed in Advanced Menu in 4.4 Advanced Menu of the CPU's External frequency.
... 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 CPU→ 142.0MHz 150.0MHz 168MHz 180MHz (JumperFree Mode) NOTE: If your processor does not have no effect. 22 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 9) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW-1, -2, -3, -4, -5) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to OFF. 2. ...: 1. This allows the selection of the BIOS setup to set to the CPU and the PCI bus. Multiple in BIOS Setup). 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. For a complete frequency listing, see CPU Speed in Advanced Menu in 4.4 Advanced Menu of the CPU's External frequency.
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...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. CPU (MHz) 103 105 100 107 109 112 114 116 118 120 122 125 128 130 133 138 142 146 150 153...OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [ O N ] [ O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3.
...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. CPU (MHz) 103 105 100 107 109 112 114 116 118 120 122 125 128 130 133 138 142 146 150 153...OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [ O N ] [ O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3.
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...8KB 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • This motherboard only supports SPD DIMMs. • SDRAM chips are available for unbufferred DIMMs only. 2. double-sided come in MB). Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 24 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual For example, DIMM1 ≥... DIMM2 and DIMM4 must be populated with higher-sized DIMMs (in 32, 64,128MB; This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). This motherboard's chipset only supports 64Mbit and 128Mbit SDRAMs (see SDRAM Configurations). 32Mx4 128 Mbit support is for...
...8KB 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • This motherboard only supports SPD DIMMs. • SDRAM chips are available for unbufferred DIMMs only. 2. double-sided come in MB). Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 24 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual For example, DIMM1 ≥... DIMM2 and DIMM4 must be populated with higher-sized DIMMs (in 32, 64,128MB; This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). This motherboard's chipset only supports 64Mbit and 128Mbit SDRAMs (see SDRAM Configurations). 32Mx4 128 Mbit support is for...