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... © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS P3W 1.02 E452 September 1999 2 ASUS P3W User's Manual Manual revisions are registered trademarks of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of the manual revision number. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION ... repair, modification of the means indicated on the product itself. 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 purposes, without...
... © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS P3W 1.02 E452 September 1999 2 ASUS P3W User's Manual Manual revisions are registered trademarks of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of the manual revision number. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION ... repair, modification of the means indicated on the product itself. 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 purposes, without...
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... This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 48 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 48 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 48 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 49 4.2 BIOS 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 User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3W Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Optional Component(s 9 2.1.3 Performance...
... This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 48 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 48 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 48 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 49 4.2 BIOS 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 User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3W Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Optional Component(s 9 2.1.3 Performance...
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... and checklist 2) FEATURES Product information and specifications 3) HARDWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard 4) BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the ...and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual 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 User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged ...
... and checklist 2) FEATURES Product information and specifications 3) HARDWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard 4) BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the ...and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual 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 User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged ...
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...™ mode is carefully designed for greater expansion flexibility. Supports Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. 8 ASUS P3W User's Manual You can support a Bus Master PCI card (such as IDE controllers, USB controllers, and PCI add-in a...package. Easy-to 512MB. (supports a maximum of higher refresh rates and resolutions. • Versatile Memory Support! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3W Motherboard The P3W motherboard from ASUS is enabled. PCI supports up to 450MHz), and Celeron™ (266MHz and faster) processors. • Latest Intel 810 Chipset!...
...™ mode is carefully designed for greater expansion flexibility. Supports Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. 8 ASUS P3W User's Manual You can support a Bus Master PCI card (such as IDE controllers, USB controllers, and PCI add-in a...package. Easy-to 512MB. (supports a maximum of higher refresh rates and resolutions. • Versatile Memory Support! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3W Motherboard The P3W motherboard from ASUS is enabled. PCI supports up to 450MHz), and Celeron™ (266MHz and faster) processors. • Latest Intel 810 Chipset!...
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... software for your PC's Health! FEATURES • AMR Slot! Provided ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI... an optional remote control package for virtually automatic setup. • Smart BIOS! 4Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides more ...than the RTC used for keeping time! • Firmware Hub! Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware..., battery drain is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem...
... software for your PC's Health! FEATURES • AMR Slot! Provided ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI... an optional remote control package for virtually automatic setup. • Smart BIOS! 4Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides more ...than the RTC used for keeping time! • Firmware Hub! Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware..., battery drain is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem...
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... provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of STR mode.) • New Compliancy! The integrated motion compensation allows for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS P3W User's Manual IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAM. • ACPI Ready... and descriptive icons make identification easy as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 drives. • Dual Speeds! ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to leaving ...
... provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. Both the BIOS and hardware levels of STR mode.) • New Compliancy! The integrated motion compensation allows for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS P3W User's Manual IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAM. • ACPI Ready... and descriptive icons make identification easy as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 drives. • Dual Speeds! ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to leaving ...
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...Lead in the world! • Message LED (requires ACPI OS support)! FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm! Through the BIOS, the power button can determine the stage the computer is the actual processor core temperature as the "Standby" (a.k.a. Regardless of the setting, pushing... overheat and system damage. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse. ASUS P3W User's Manual 11 To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can access any information from...
...Lead in the world! • Message LED (requires ACPI OS support)! FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm! Through the BIOS, the power button can determine the stage the computer is the actual processor core temperature as the "Standby" (a.k.a. Regardless of the setting, pushing... overheat and system damage. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse. ASUS P3W User's Manual 11 To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can access any information from...
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... (GMCH0) Integrated Graphics Chipset 4 Three DIMM Sockets 5 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors 6 Feature Setting DIP Switches 7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 8 Four Mbit Firmware Hub (programmable BIOS) 9 ASUS ASIC with Integrated Hardware Monitor 10 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) 11 Low Pin Count Multi-I/O Chipset 12 Wake-On-Ring Connector 13 Wake-On-LAN..., Microphone In Connectors 20 VGA Monitor Output Connector 21 Parallel Connector 22 Serial COM1 Connector 23 USB Connectors 24 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 12 ASUS P3W User's Manual
... (GMCH0) Integrated Graphics Chipset 4 Three DIMM Sockets 5 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors 6 Feature Setting DIP Switches 7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 8 Four Mbit Firmware Hub (programmable BIOS) 9 ASUS ASIC with Integrated Hardware Monitor 10 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) 11 Low Pin Count Multi-I/O Chipset 12 Wake-On-Ring Connector 13 Wake-On-LAN..., Microphone In Connectors 20 VGA Monitor Output Connector 21 Parallel Connector 22 Serial COM1 Connector 23 USB Connectors 24 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 12 ASUS P3W User's Manual
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...BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Selection 5. Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) 01 01 1 P3W ® P3W... Jumper Mode Setting 123 JEN 123 Jumper JumperFree (default) DSW ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 OFF 18 ASUS P3W User's Manual Frequency Selection 6.
...BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Selection 5. Setting JEN Disable (Jumper) [1-2] Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) 01 01 1 P3W ® P3W... Jumper Mode Setting 123 JEN 123 Jumper JumperFree (default) DSW ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 OFF 18 ASUS P3W User's Manual Frequency Selection 6.
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... Motherboard Settings 01 01 1 P3W ® P3W Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot 20 ASUS P3W User's Manual Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W ® SAFE_MD 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 Safe Mode P3W Safe Mode Setting 4) Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT) The motherboard is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. Exceeding the specified multiple...
... Motherboard Settings 01 01 1 P3W ® P3W Reboot Setting NO_REBOOT 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 No Reboot 20 ASUS P3W User's Manual Setting Normal Safe Mode SAFE_MD [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W ® SAFE_MD 3 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 1 Safe Mode P3W Safe Mode Setting 4) Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT) The motherboard is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. Exceeding the specified multiple...
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... Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). Be sure that the DIMM you use BIOS setup in place of these switches (see CPU Speed in 4.4 Advanced Menu). NOTE: You may result when overclocking... 75MHz 112MHz ON 123456 76MHz 114MHz ON 123456 100MHz 100MHz ON 123456 CPU → 104MHz SDRAM → 104MHz P3W CPU External Clock ON (BUS) Frequency Selection 123456 CPU → 123MHz SDRAM → 123MHz 123456 109MHz 109MHz ... 66MHz and 100MHz are not guaranteed to be possible. 22 ASUS P3W User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3.
... Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). Be sure that the DIMM you use BIOS setup in place of these switches (see CPU Speed in 4.4 Advanced Menu). NOTE: You may result when overclocking... 75MHz 112MHz ON 123456 76MHz 114MHz ON 123456 100MHz 100MHz ON 123456 CPU → 104MHz SDRAM → 104MHz P3W CPU External Clock ON (BUS) Frequency Selection 123456 CPU → 123MHz SDRAM → 123MHz 123456 109MHz 109MHz ... 66MHz and 100MHz are not guaranteed to be possible. 22 ASUS P3W User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3.
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... will not 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 the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic...BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 3. Sockets are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS P3W...
... will not 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 the memory of choice for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic...BIOS setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 3. Sockets are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS P3W...
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... heatsink is used . 2. Example of a correctly installed retention clip Example of power dissipation) for alarm. If, however, the BIOS and/or your hardware monitoring program is correctly installed onto the processor with no visible gap between the processor die and heatsink. There... have accurate temperature readings of the processor core (the main source of an incorrectly installed retention clip 3. H/W SETUP CPU 30 ASUS P3W User's Manual 3. Included inside Pentium III, Pentium II (Deschutes), and PPGA370 Celeron processors is a thermal sensor that take readings from...
... heatsink is used . 2. Example of a correctly installed retention clip Example of power dissipation) for alarm. If, however, the BIOS and/or your hardware monitoring program is correctly installed onto the processor with no visible gap between the processor die and heatsink. There... have accurate temperature readings of the processor core (the main source of an incorrectly installed retention clip 3. H/W SETUP CPU 30 ASUS P3W User's Manual 3. Included inside Pentium III, Pentium II (Deschutes), and PPGA370 Celeron processors is a thermal sensor that take readings from...
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...'s cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your expansion card. 3. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P3W User's Manual 31 3. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your power...
...'s cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your expansion card. 3. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P3W User's Manual 31 3. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your power...
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...the system has both Legacy and PnP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned to PNP cards from those two devices are two types of the BIOS setup utility can contact your vendor for your used and free IRQs in Windows 98, the Control Panel icon in My Computer, contains a ...System icon, which shows the Interrupt number and address. An IRQ number is added to see a map of your system. ASUS P3W User's Manual 33 USB -- shared 3. Currently, there are in any available slot on your computer will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" ...
...the system has both Legacy and PnP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned to PNP cards from those two devices are two types of the BIOS setup utility can contact your vendor for your used and free IRQs in Windows 98, the Control Panel icon in My Computer, contains a ...System icon, which shows the Interrupt number and address. An IRQ number is added to see a map of your system. ASUS P3W User's Manual 33 USB -- shared 3. Currently, there are in any available slot on your computer will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" ...
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... with pin 20 plugged). Read and write activity by setting its jumper accordingly. IDELED P3W IDE Activity LED 38 ASUS P3W User's Manual H/W SETUP Connectors Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector P3W ® NOTE: Orient the red markings on a SCSI drive and select the boot... disk through Boot Sequence in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - BIOS now ...
... with pin 20 plugged). Read and write activity by setting its jumper accordingly. IDELED P3W IDE Activity LED 38 ASUS P3W User's Manual H/W SETUP Connectors Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector P3W ® NOTE: Orient the red markings on a SCSI drive and select the boot... disk through Boot Sequence in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - BIOS now ...
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...is data transfer or waiting in use the "Turbo Switch." HARDWARE SETUP The following PANEL illustration is controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will not cause any problems. This may use . This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life... a message has been received from a fax/modem. ASUS P3W User's Manual 45 Keyboard Lock Power LED Speaker Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground SPKR P3W ® +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR_SW Ground ResetCon Ground 3. H/W SETUP Connectors P3W System Panel Connectors Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX...
...is data transfer or waiting in use the "Turbo Switch." HARDWARE SETUP The following PANEL illustration is controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will not cause any problems. This may use . This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life... a message has been received from a fax/modem. ASUS P3W User's Manual 45 Keyboard Lock Power LED Speaker Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground SPKR P3W ® +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR_SW Ground ResetCon Ground 3. H/W SETUP Connectors P3W System Panel Connectors Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX...
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...see anything within 30 seconds from the time you can now safely turn on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the screen. ASUS P3W User's Manual 47 Your monitor b. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you turn off your system user's manual. 4. NOTE: The message ... power supplies, the system LED will light. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your computer: You must first exit or shut down . BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your retailer for assistance. 7. The power supply should turn on , hold down the computer? Connect the power cord into...
...see anything within 30 seconds from the time you can now safely turn on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the screen. ASUS P3W User's Manual 47 Your monitor b. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you turn off your system user's manual. 4. NOTE: The message ... power supplies, the system LED will light. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your computer: You must first exit or shut down . BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your retailer for assistance. 7. The power supply should turn on , hold down the computer? Connect the power cord into...
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.... 4. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 48 ASUS P3W User's Manual It is recommended that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when ...you boot from the floppy disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to...
.... 4. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 48 ASUS P3W User's Manual It is recommended that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when ...you boot from the floppy disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to...
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...can result in your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard and you created earlier. 2. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS P3W User's Manual 49 Boot... from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Select 1....
...can result in your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard and you created earlier. 2. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS P3W User's Manual 49 Boot... from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Select 1....