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... 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... 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3C2000 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 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. CONTENTS 1.
... 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... 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3C2000 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 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. CONTENTS 1.
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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...V4.06 96 5.10 Install ADOBE Acrobat Reader V4.0 97 5.11 Uninstalling Programs 98 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 99 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 99 7. CONTENTS 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 55 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 56 4.2.2 Legend Bar 56 4.3... Series CPU Cards 107 7.3 Modem Riser (optional 109 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 5
...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...V4.06 96 5.10 Install ADOBE Acrobat Reader V4.0 97 5.11 Uninstalling Programs 98 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 99 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 99 7. CONTENTS 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 55 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 56 4.2.2 Legend Bar 56 4.3... Series CPU Cards 107 7.3 Modem Riser (optional 109 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 5
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... (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) 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 SOFTWARE SETUP 6. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package...
... (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) 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 SOFTWARE SETUP 6. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package...
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...detection even when normal power is removed and through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is enabled. 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... settings and easy overclocking of data to 66.6MBps; raphy, digital signing, and other latest power computing features. 8 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual sis panel open events into LDCM. FEA TURES Specifications 2. 2. and Intel Random Number Generator, which allows burst mode data...
...detection even when normal power is removed and through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is enabled. 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... settings and easy overclocking of data to 66.6MBps; raphy, digital signing, and other latest power computing features. 8 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual sis panel open events into LDCM. FEA TURES Specifications 2. 2. and Intel Random Number Generator, which allows burst mode data...
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...devices for wireless interfacing with two ISA. Full audio output can also be directed to the chassis' internal speaker to 48kHz. ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 9 Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot ... and reduce complications associated with EPP and ECP capabilities. ter busses to -use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. 2. FEA TURES Optional Components 2. FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport ...
...devices for wireless interfacing with two ISA. Full audio output can also be directed to the chassis' internal speaker to 48kHz. ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 9 Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot ... and reduce complications associated with EPP and ECP capabilities. ter busses to -use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. 2. FEA TURES Optional Components 2. FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport ...
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...ASUS smart series motherboards. With these features implemented in two channels. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. Supports 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 P3C2000 User's Manual... from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports PC100-compliant Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate...
...ASUS smart series motherboards. With these features implemented in two channels. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. Supports 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 P3C2000 User's Manual... from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports PC100-compliant Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate...
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... current to prevent possible application crashes. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is in 3.8 External Connectors for more information) button. FEA TURES Intelligence 2. ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse provides useful information to...
... current to prevent possible application crashes. With this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is in 3.8 External Connectors for more information) button. FEA TURES Intelligence 2. ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse provides useful information to...
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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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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. 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
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... 14 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual ATX Power Connector PWR_FAN DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM4 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) FLOPPY PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 12345 O N 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout ... Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) AUX AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 SAFE_MODE Audio Codec PCI1 ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI2 10 32 P3C2000 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) Low Pin SPK Count (LPC) Multi I/O 4Mbit Firmware Hub PCI3 WOL_CON PCI4 ISA1 PCI5 ISA2 PCI ...
... 14 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual ATX Power Connector PWR_FAN DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM4 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) FLOPPY PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 12345 O N 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout ... Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) AUX AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 SAFE_MODE Audio Codec PCI1 ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI2 10 32 P3C2000 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) Low Pin SPK Count (LPC) Multi I/O 4Mbit Firmware Hub PCI3 WOL_CON PCI4 ISA1 PCI5 ISA2 PCI ...
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3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 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
3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 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
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... connectors, or other components. 4. Frequency Selection 5. Frequency Selection OFF ON ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 17 Frequency Selection 4. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips...
... connectors, or other components. 4. Frequency Selection 5. Frequency Selection OFF ON ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual 17 Frequency Selection 4. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips...
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...Default) +5VSB (Enable USB Device Wake Up) P3C2000 USB Device Wake Up 18 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual The default is set to wake up function. 3. NOTE: 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...on the +5VSB lead. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] JP5 3 0 P3C2000 ® JEN 123 123 Jumper JumperFree (Default) P3C2000 JumperFree™ Mode Setting 2) USB Device Wake Up (3-pin JP1) This allows you wish to use your ...
...Default) +5VSB (Enable USB Device Wake Up) P3C2000 USB Device Wake Up 18 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual The default is set to wake up function. 3. NOTE: 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...on the +5VSB lead. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] JP5 3 0 P3C2000 ® JEN 123 123 Jumper JumperFree (Default) P3C2000 JumperFree™ Mode Setting 2) USB Device Wake Up (3-pin JP1) This allows you wish to use your ...
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... Safe Mode, setting Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT) to correct any problems. Setting Normal No Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. 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 HARDWARE SETUP 3) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MODE) Usually Slot 1 processors have locked frequency multiples. Exceeding the specified multiple may...
... Safe Mode, setting Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT) to correct any problems. Setting Normal No Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. 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 HARDWARE SETUP 3) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MODE) Usually Slot 1 processors have locked frequency multiples. Exceeding the specified multiple may...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 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 an ISA or PCI audio expansion card...AMR Slot later in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration must be Primary Codec or Secondary Codec. JP5 3 0 P3C2000 ® P3C2000 AMR Bus Setting ADN# 123 123 Secondary Codec (Default) Primary Codec 20 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you to select the AMR bus to be selected; 3. If using...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 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 an ISA or PCI audio expansion card...AMR Slot later in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration must be Primary Codec or Secondary Codec. JP5 3 0 P3C2000 ® P3C2000 AMR Bus Setting ADN# 123 123 Secondary Codec (Default) Primary Codec 20 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you to select the AMR bus to be selected; 3. If using...
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... SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3. The default setting of Normal should be used unless processor overclocking 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 ... 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 Input/Output Voltage Setting WARNING! The default setting of your computer component's life.
... SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3. The default setting of Normal should be used unless processor overclocking 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 ... 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 Input/Output Voltage Setting WARNING! The default setting of your computer component's life.
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...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 If the Frequency Multiple is enabled, use CPU Core:Bus Freq. IMPORTANT: 1. For a complete frequency listing, see CPU Speed ... External Frequency Setting (DSW-1, -2, -3, -4, -5) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to set to OFF. 2. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW-1-DSW-5) must use BIOS setup in BIOS Setup). NOTE: Only selected switches are illustrated. This allows...
...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 If the Frequency Multiple is enabled, use CPU Core:Bus Freq. IMPORTANT: 1. For a complete frequency listing, see CPU Speed ... External Frequency Setting (DSW-1, -2, -3, -4, -5) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to set to OFF. 2. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW-1-DSW-5) must use BIOS setup in BIOS Setup). NOTE: Only selected switches are illustrated. This allows...
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...] [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 HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the...
...] [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 HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the...
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... through SDRAM Configuration in 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 24 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual For example, DIMM1 ≥ DIMM3 ≥ DIMM2 ≥ DIMM4. of Row No. 3. This chipset does not support ECC. This motherboard's chipset only supports 64Mbit and 128Mbit SDRAMs (see SDRAM Configurations).... size (in MB), however, of Bank Page Address Bits Size 2 4KB 2 2KB 2 16KB 2 8KB 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • This motherboard only supports SPD DIMMs. • SDRAM chips are available for unbufferred DIMMs only. 2. of Col. Address Bits Address Bits 64Mbit 8Mx8 12 9 64Mbit...
... through SDRAM Configuration in 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 24 ASUS P3C2000 User's Manual For example, DIMM1 ≥ DIMM3 ≥ DIMM2 ≥ DIMM4. of Row No. 3. This chipset does not support ECC. This motherboard's chipset only supports 64Mbit and 128Mbit SDRAMs (see SDRAM Configurations).... size (in MB), however, of Bank Page Address Bits Size 2 4KB 2 2KB 2 16KB 2 8KB 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • This motherboard only supports SPD DIMMs. • SDRAM chips are available for unbufferred DIMMs only. 2. of Col. Address Bits Address Bits 64Mbit 8Mx8 12 9 64Mbit...