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... Bar 52 4.3 Main Menu 54 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 55 4 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3W-E Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Optional Components 9 2.1.3 Performance 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Part Definitions 12 2.3 Motherboard Part Locations 13 3. CONTENTS 1. 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...
... Bar 52 4.3 Main Menu 54 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 55 4 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3W-E Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Optional Components 9 2.1.3 Performance 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Part Definitions 12 2.3 Motherboard Part Locations 13 3. CONTENTS 1. 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...
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... Ethernet Card 121 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 123 INDEX 125 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 81 5.1 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 81 5.2 Operating Systems 84 5.3 Starting Windows For the First Time 84 5.4 LDCM Local Setup 88 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 90 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 93 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 94 5.8 Driver 95 5.9 Other 97 5.10 Uninstalling Programs 104...
... Ethernet Card 121 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 123 INDEX 125 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 81 5.1 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CD 81 5.2 Operating Systems 84 5.3 Starting Windows For the First Time 84 5.4 LDCM Local Setup 88 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 90 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 93 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 94 5.8 Driver 95 5.9 Other 97 5.10 Uninstalling Programs 104...
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...Reference material for the included software 7) APPENDIX Optional items 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP processors (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal...Motherboard User's Manual Serial COM2 connector with bracket (for non-LCD model only) LCD panel & Serial COM2 connector with bracket (for LCD model only) ASUS consumer infrared set (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS S370 Series CPU card (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS P3W...
...Reference material for the included software 7) APPENDIX Optional items 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP processors (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal...Motherboard User's Manual Serial COM2 connector with bracket (for non-LCD model only) LCD panel & Serial COM2 connector with bracket (for LCD model only) ASUS consumer infrared set (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS S370 Series CPU card (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional) ASUS P3W...
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...interpolation, full 2D hardware acceleration, and motion video acceleration. PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput. Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS P3W-E motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Processor Support! You can support a Bus Master PCI card (such as SCSI or LAN cards). ... and PCI add-in a small package. Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual Onboard 4MB 32-bit 100MHz SDRAM display cache allows up to 1024x768x16bit color for 3D graphics and 1600x1200x8bit color for ...
...interpolation, full 2D hardware acceleration, and motion video acceleration. PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput. Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS P3W-E motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Processor Support! You can support a Bus Master PCI card (such as SCSI or LAN cards). ... and PCI add-in a small package. Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual Onboard 4MB 32-bit 100MHz SDRAM display cache allows up to 1024x768x16bit color for 3D graphics and 1600x1200x8bit color for ...
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...Controller (fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX). Supports chassis intrusion monitoring through a new design, battery drain is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. Provides security and other latest power computing features. • Monitoring for Management (WfM) V2.0! Provides Crystal CS4280 PCI... and protection over the motherboard. This interface transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-to -use interface which can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • No Messy Wires! ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 9 Provided ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM...
...Controller (fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX). Supports chassis intrusion monitoring through a new design, battery drain is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. Provides security and other latest power computing features. • Monitoring for Management (WfM) V2.0! Provides Crystal CS4280 PCI... and protection over the motherboard. This interface transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-to -use interface which can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • No Messy Wires! ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 9 Provided ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM...
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... an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual ISA cards may fail to 66MB/s using PC100-compliant SDRAM. • ACPI Ready! The new PC'99 requirements for a SNR (signal to noise ratio) of the motherboard meet PC'99 compliancy. Colorcoded...device drivers and installation procedures for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. To fully utilize the benefits of all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES Performance 2. Supports motherboard bus speeds of STR mode.) • New Compliancy! These features greatly improve voice synthesis and recognition. ...
... an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual ISA cards may fail to 66MB/s using PC100-compliant SDRAM. • ACPI Ready! The new PC'99 requirements for a SNR (signal to noise ratio) of the motherboard meet PC'99 compliancy. Colorcoded...device drivers and installation procedures for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. To fully utilize the benefits of all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES Performance 2. Supports motherboard bus speeds of STR mode.) • New Compliancy! These features greatly improve voice synthesis and recognition. ...
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...defined as the Soft-Off (see 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards) to critical motherboard components. With this benefit on Pentium III, Deschutes Pentium II, and PPGA 370 Celeron in conjunction with the ASUS S370-D or S370-L CPU card, see ATX Power Switch Lead in ....Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm! FEATURES Intelligence 2. Keyboard or Mouse power up to the user. • Peripheral Power Up! ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are set for future processors, so monitoring is in 3.8 External Connectors for RPM and failure. Today's operating...
...defined as the Soft-Off (see 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards) to critical motherboard components. With this benefit on Pentium III, Deschutes Pentium II, and PPGA 370 Celeron in conjunction with the ASUS S370-D or S370-L CPU card, see ATX Power Switch Lead in ....Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm! FEATURES Intelligence 2. Keyboard or Mouse power up to the user. • Peripheral Power Up! ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are set for future processors, so monitoring is in 3.8 External Connectors for RPM and failure. Today's operating...
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... Definitions The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. 1 ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply 2 SEC CPU Socket 3 ...7 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors 8 Feature Setting DIP Switches 9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 10 Four Mbit Firmware Hub (programmable BIOS) 11 ASUS ASIC with Integrated Hardware Monitor 12 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) 13 Crystal PCI Audio (on audio model only) 14 Low Pin Count ... COM1 Connector 28 LAN (RJ45) and USB Connectors (LAN optional) 29 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 12 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual
... Definitions The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. 1 ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply 2 SEC CPU Socket 3 ...7 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors 8 Feature Setting DIP Switches 9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 10 Four Mbit Firmware Hub (programmable BIOS) 11 ASUS ASIC with Integrated Hardware Monitor 12 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) 13 Crystal PCI Audio (on audio model only) 14 Low Pin Count ... COM1 Connector 28 LAN (RJ45) and USB Connectors (LAN optional) 29 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 12 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual
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2. The model without ISA will have 6 PCI slots. ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 13 FEATURES 2.3 Motherboard Part Locations 1 2 3 45 6 29 28 27 789 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 NOTE: The ISA model is shown above. ISA slots are optional at the time of purchase. FEATURES Part Locations 2.
2. The model without ISA will have 6 PCI slots. ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 13 FEATURES 2.3 Motherboard Part Locations 1 2 3 45 6 29 28 27 789 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 NOTE: The ISA model is shown above. ISA slots are optional at the time of purchase. FEATURES Part Locations 2.
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...Mic In INT MIC Audio Codec SPEAKER (SPKR) LAN_EN PCI3VSEL Intel Fast Ethernet VIDEO AUX CD1 MODEM Audio Modem Riser (AMR) LCD Header (DFP) COM2 P3W-E PCI1 SPK PCI2 WOL_CON Row 0 1 2 3 3 2 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) ® PCI3 WOR 32-bit PCI Audio Chipset PCI4 ...SMB 4Mbit Firmware Hub PCI to ISA Bridge PCI5 ISA1 PCI6 ISA2 Multi-I/O PLED2 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor JEN IR IDELED PANEL NOTES: Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase. The PCI/ISA configuration is dependent on territory. 14 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3.
...Mic In INT MIC Audio Codec SPEAKER (SPKR) LAN_EN PCI3VSEL Intel Fast Ethernet VIDEO AUX CD1 MODEM Audio Modem Riser (AMR) LCD Header (DFP) COM2 P3W-E PCI1 SPK PCI2 WOL_CON Row 0 1 2 3 3 2 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) ® PCI3 WOR 32-bit PCI Audio Chipset PCI4 ...SMB 4Mbit Firmware Hub PCI to ISA Bridge PCI5 ISA1 PCI6 ISA2 Multi-I/O PLED2 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor JEN IR IDELED PANEL NOTES: Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase. The PCI/ISA configuration is dependent on territory. 14 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) LAN_EN 3) SW1 (DSW), SPK 4) SAFE_MD 5) NO_REBOOT 6) PCI3VSEL 7) VIO 8) SW2-6 (DSW) p.18 JumperFree™ Mode Setting (Enable/Disable) p.18 Onboard LAN Setting (Enable/Disable) p.... (4-pins) (optional) 18) INT MIC p.42 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins) 19) SMB p.42 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) 20) DFP p.43 Digital LCD Header (20-1 pins) (optional) ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) LAN_EN 3) SW1 (DSW), SPK 4) SAFE_MD 5) NO_REBOOT 6) PCI3VSEL 7) VIO 8) SW2-6 (DSW) p.18 JumperFree™ Mode Setting (Enable/Disable) p.18 Onboard LAN Setting (Enable/Disable) p.... (4-pins) (optional) 18) INT MIC p.42 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pins) 19) SMB p.42 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) 20) DFP p.43 Digital LCD Header (20-1 pins) (optional) ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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... from the system. If you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Frequency Selection ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 17 WARNING! Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches-DSW) Some of switches and/or jumpers. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 6. Unplug your...8226; Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in the OFF position. 01 01 1 DSW ON ON P3W-E ® P3W-E DIP Switches 123456 OFF 1. Frequency Selection 5. The example below shows all the switches in ...
... from the system. If you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Frequency Selection ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 17 WARNING! Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches-DSW) Some of switches and/or jumpers. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 6. Unplug your...8226; Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in the OFF position. 01 01 1 DSW ON ON P3W-E ® P3W-E DIP Switches 123456 OFF 1. Frequency Selection 5. The example below shows all the switches in ...
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... switches 2-6 (DSW) must be set to be enabled or disabled by this jumper. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) 01 01 1 P3W-E ® P3W-E Jumper Mode Setting 123 JEN 123 Jumper JumperFree DSW ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...mode allows processor settings to OFF. 3. Setting Enable Disable LAN_EN [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W-E ® P3W-E LAN Setting LAN_EN 123 123 Enable Disable 18 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 1) JumperFree™ Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to enable...
... switches 2-6 (DSW) must be set to be enabled or disabled by this jumper. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) 01 01 1 P3W-E ® P3W-E Jumper Mode Setting 123 JEN 123 Jumper JumperFree DSW ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...mode allows processor settings to OFF. 3. Setting Enable Disable LAN_EN [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W-E ® P3W-E LAN Setting LAN_EN 123 123 Enable Disable 18 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 1) JumperFree™ Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to enable...
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... by setting both to Disable. Setting Enable Disable SW1 SPK [ON] [1-2] (default) [OFF] [2-3] 01 01 1 DSW ON ON ON P3W-E ® P3W-E Audio Setting 123456 SPK 3 2 1 Enable 123456 OFF SPK 3 2 1 Disable 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 3) Onboard Audio Setting (DSW-SW1, SPK) available on the AMR slot (see AMR Slot...
... by setting both to Disable. Setting Enable Disable SW1 SPK [ON] [1-2] (default) [OFF] [2-3] 01 01 1 DSW ON ON ON P3W-E ® P3W-E Audio Setting 123456 SPK 3 2 1 Enable 123456 OFF SPK 3 2 1 Disable 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 3) Onboard Audio Setting (DSW-SW1, SPK) available on the AMR slot (see AMR Slot...
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...to No Reboot to exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 1 P3W-E ® P3W-E Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot 20 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual Exceeding the specified multiple may result in order to enter BIOS ...setup to correct the problem. If rebooting is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. With unlocked processors, exceeding the specified ...
...to No Reboot to exceed the specified multiple whether through BIOS setup. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 1 P3W-E ® P3W-E Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot 20 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual Exceeding the specified multiple may result in order to enter BIOS ...setup to correct the problem. If rebooting is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. With unlocked processors, exceeding the specified ...
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...default. ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 6) PCI 3 Volt Setting (PCI3VSEL) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to PCI devices. The default voltage should be used unless processor overclocking requires a higher voltage. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3W-E ...174; PCI3VSEL 123 Normal 123 Standby (STB) P3W-E PCI 3Volt Selection 7) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you to select the voltage...
...default. ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 6) PCI 3 Volt Setting (PCI3VSEL) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to PCI devices. The default voltage should be used unless processor overclocking requires a higher voltage. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3W-E ...174; PCI3VSEL 123 Normal 123 Standby (STB) P3W-E PCI 3Volt Selection 7) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you to select the voltage...
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...). IMPORTANT: When JumperFree mode is enabled, use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible. 22 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 8) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW-SW2-6) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to...107MHz 123456 133MHz 100MHz ON 123456 146MHz 110MHz 123456 CPU → 149MHz SDRAM → 112MHz 123456 153MHz 115MHz WARNING! 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. This allows the selection of the processor may set to OFF. CPU frequencies other than 66MHz, 100MHz, and 133MHz are illustrated,...
...). IMPORTANT: When JumperFree mode is enabled, use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible. 22 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 8) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW-SW2-6) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to...107MHz 123456 133MHz 100MHz ON 123456 146MHz 110MHz 123456 CPU → 149MHz SDRAM → 112MHz 123456 153MHz 115MHz WARNING! 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. This allows the selection of the processor may set to OFF. CPU frequencies other than 66MHz, 100MHz, and 133MHz are illustrated,...
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... up to 33MHz, therefore using PC100-compliant DIMM and setting SDRAM to 1/3 the speed of the processor. PCI's specification allows for use by experienced motherboard installers only. ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. For updated processor settings, visit...
... up to 33MHz, therefore using PC100-compliant DIMM and setting SDRAM to 1/3 the speed of the processor. PCI's specification allows for use by experienced motherboard installers only. ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. For updated processor settings, visit...
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... be same or half DIMM2 memory size) Total System Memory (Max 512MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual This chipset does not support ECC. However, ECC memory modules may still be used...
... be same or half DIMM2 memory size) Total System Memory (Max 512MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual This chipset does not support ECC. However, ECC memory modules may still be used...