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..., modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup... TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS P3W-E 1.02 E451 September 1999 2 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS...
..., modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup... TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS P3W-E 1.02 E451 September 1999 2 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS...
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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/Cards (tel): English: +886-2-2890-7121 Notebook (tel): English: +886-2-2890-7122 Server ...tel): English: +886-2-2890-7123 Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: news2.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, ...de WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P3W-E 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/Cards (tel): English: +886-2-2890-7121 Notebook (tel): English: +886-2-2890-7122 Server ...tel): English: +886-2-2890-7123 Fax: +886-2-2895-9254 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: news2.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, ...de WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 3
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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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings ... Setup Program 51 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 4.2.2 Legend 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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings ... Setup Program 51 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 4.2.2 Legend Bar 52 4.3 Main Menu 54 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 55 4 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual
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... 75 4.6 Boot Menu 76 4.7 Exit Menu 78 5. APPENDIX 121 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 121 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 123 INDEX 125 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 107 6.1 Display Properties 107 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 111 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate 116 6.4 Using Yamaha XGstudio Player 117 6.5 Using Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 118 6.6 Hardware Information 120 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 81...
... 75 4.6 Boot Menu 76 4.7 Exit Menu 78 5. APPENDIX 121 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 121 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 123 INDEX 125 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 107 6.1 Display Properties 107 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 111 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate 116 6.4 Using Yamaha XGstudio Player 117 6.5 Using Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 118 6.6 Hardware Information 120 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 81...
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... Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual This Class B digital apparatus complies with FCC Rules Part 15. WARNING! Washington DC: Office of the FCC Rules. Canadian Department of the following two conditions...
... Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual This Class B digital apparatus complies with FCC Rules Part 15. WARNING! Washington DC: Office of the FCC Rules. Canadian Department of the following two conditions...
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... setting up the BIOS software 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material 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-E User's Manual 7 1. INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1.
... setting up the BIOS software 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material 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-E User's Manual 7 1. INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1.
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... 4 up to 17MB/s. • Peripheral Wake-Up! Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2. DRAM controller supports asymmetrical addressing and three DIMM sockets support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB)... Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. • AMR Slot! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3W-E Motherboard The P3W-E motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Supports processors with no ISA, depending on territory. Five 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) with two 16-bit ISA...
... 4 up to 17MB/s. • Peripheral Wake-Up! Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2. DRAM controller supports asymmetrical addressing and three DIMM sockets support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (16, 32, 64, 128, or 256MB)... Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. • AMR Slot! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3W-E Motherboard The P3W-E motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Supports processors with no ISA, depending on territory. Five 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) with two 16-bit ISA...
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...ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Supports chassis intrusion monitoring through a new design, battery drain is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. Features the Intel 82559 Fast-Ethernet LAN Controller (fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX). Integrated Consumer IR and Serial...ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection! 2. Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of purchase: • PCI Audio! ASUS P3W-E User's Manual...
...ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Supports chassis intrusion monitoring through a new design, battery drain is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. Features the Intel 82559 Fast-Ethernet LAN Controller (fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX). Integrated Consumer IR and Serial...ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection! 2. Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of purchase: • PCI Audio! ASUS P3W-E User's Manual...
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... Suspend-To-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as Windows 98, must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. These features greatly improve voice synthesis and recognition. • Extreme Graphics! IDE transfers using UltraDMA/ 33 ...engine allows for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. The integrated motion compensation allows for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer ...
... Suspend-To-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as Windows 98, must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. These features greatly improve voice synthesis and recognition. • Extreme Graphics! IDE transfers using UltraDMA/ 33 ...engine allows for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. The integrated motion compensation allows for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer ...
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...-D or S370-L CPU card, see ATX Power Switch Lead in the world! • Message LED (requires ACPI OS support)! ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 11 The temperature reported by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU's internal thermal diode (on remotely through BIOS setup to allow the computer to the less accurate surface temperature. • Voltage...
...-D or S370-L CPU card, see ATX Power Switch Lead in the world! • Message LED (requires ACPI OS support)! ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 11 The temperature reported by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU's internal thermal diode (on remotely through BIOS setup to allow the computer to the less accurate surface temperature. • Voltage...
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... VGA 6 Three DIMM Sockets 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 Multi-I/O Chipset 15... Monitor Output Connector 26 Parallel Connector 27 Serial 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 FEATURES Part Definitions 2. 2.
... VGA 6 Three DIMM Sockets 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 Multi-I/O Chipset 15... Monitor Output Connector 26 Parallel Connector 27 Serial 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 FEATURES Part Definitions 2. 2.
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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. ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 13 ISA slots are optional at the time of purchase. 2. FEATURES Part Locations 2. The model without ISA will have 6 PCI slots.
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. ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 13 ISA slots are optional at the time of purchase. 2. FEATURES Part Locations 2. The model without ISA will have 6 PCI slots.
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The PCI/ISA configuration is dependent on territory. 14 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout 01 01 01 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: Top: USB1 RJ45 USB2 COM1 VIO JTPWR CPU_FAN DIMM1 (64/72 ... 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 SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS...
The PCI/ISA configuration is dependent on territory. 14 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout 01 01 01 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: Top: USB1 RJ45 USB2 COM1 VIO JTPWR CPU_FAN DIMM1 (64/72 ... 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 SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS...
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... (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 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
... (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 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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... Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) p.45 System Message LED (2 pins) p.46 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) p.46 Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 3.
... Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) p.45 System Message LED (2 pins) p.46 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) p.46 Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 3.
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...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. The example below shows all the switches in detail how to change your motherboard's function settings through ...some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Unplug your computer. 1. Frequency Selection ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 17 WARNING! Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches-DSW) Some of the motherboard's onboard functions are separated from the system. Hold ...
...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. The example below shows all the switches in detail how to change your motherboard's function settings through ...some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Unplug your computer. 1. Frequency Selection ASUS P3W-E User's Manual 17 WARNING! Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches-DSW) Some of the motherboard's onboard functions are separated from the system. Hold ...
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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 OFF 2) Onboard LAN Setting (LAN_EN) available on LAN model only The onboard LAN ...SETUP 1) JumperFree™ Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
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 OFF 2) Onboard LAN Setting (LAN_EN) available on LAN model only The onboard LAN ...SETUP 1) JumperFree™ Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
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... and jumper to Enable or disabled by setting both to Disable. 3. 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
... and jumper to Enable or disabled by setting both to Disable. 3. 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
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...bootup, the motherboard will automatically reboot. Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W-E ® SAFE_MD 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 Safe Mode P3W-E Safe Mode Setting 5) Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT) The motherboard is repeating ineffectively, set so that... Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. 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 exceed ...
...bootup, the motherboard will automatically reboot. Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W-E ® SAFE_MD 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 Safe Mode P3W-E Safe Mode Setting 5) Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT) The motherboard is repeating ineffectively, set so that... Reboot NO_REBOOT [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. 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 exceed ...