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... updates are represented by ASUS; Copyright © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. The product name and revision number are both printed on the following page. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS P3W 1.02 E452 September 1999 2 ASUS P3W User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS...authorized in writing by the third digit in the manual revision number. 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 digit before and after ...
... updates are represented by ASUS; Copyright © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. The product name and revision number are both printed on the following page. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS P3W 1.02 E452 September 1999 2 ASUS P3W User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS...authorized in writing by the third digit in the manual revision number. 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 digit before and after ...
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... 2.2 Motherboard Part Definitions 12 2.3 Motherboard Part Locations 13 3. 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 CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14...
... 2.2 Motherboard Part Definitions 12 2.3 Motherboard Part Locations 13 3. 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 CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14...
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...: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. Reboot your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system floppy disk. It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows ... or is not supported by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the Computer System It is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 48 ASUS P3W User's Manual 4. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first...
...: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. Reboot your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system floppy disk. It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows ... or is not supported by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the Computer System It is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 48 ASUS P3W User's Manual 4. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first...
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...operation, press . 4. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Type the filename ...of your motherboard having more problems! 1. 4. Type a filename and the path, for details) and save to File from the disk you created earlier. 2. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS P3W User's Manual 49 At the Main Menu...
...operation, press . 4. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Type the filename ...of your motherboard having more problems! 1. 4. Type a filename and the path, for details) and save to File from the disk you created earlier. 2. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS P3W User's Manual 49 At the Main Menu...
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...onscreen instructions to start the update. 7. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. The utility starts to disk above. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be able to successfully update the BIOS file, your system will...updated automatically only when necessary. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to boot up . If you saved to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will need servicing. 50 ASUS P3W User's Manual BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 8. 4. BIOS...
...onscreen instructions to start the update. 7. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. The utility starts to disk above. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will be able to successfully update the BIOS file, your system will...updated automatically only when necessary. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to boot up . If you saved to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will need servicing. 50 ASUS P3W User's Manual BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 8. 4. BIOS...
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... the first two methods fail. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS P3W User's Manual 51 NOTE: Because the BIOS software is a menu-driven program, which means you are a little bit late in the CMOS RAM of your system using the provided utility as possible. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are not...
... the first two methods fail. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS P3W User's Manual 51 NOTE: Because the BIOS software is a menu-driven program, which means you are a little bit late in the CMOS RAM of your system using the provided utility as possible. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are not...
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... automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to detect the drive type automatically, select [Auto]. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to not recognize the installed hard disk. 4. Other options for the remaining fields on . ...BIOS, new IDE hard disk drives must have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. to active (also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your system to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have its partition set to disable IDE devices ASUS P3W...
... automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to detect the drive type automatically, select [Auto]. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives NOTE: Before attempting to not recognize the installed hard disk. 4. Other options for the remaining fields on . ...BIOS, new IDE hard disk drives must have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. to active (also possible with FDISK) and then formatted before data can try updating your system to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have its partition set to disable IDE devices ASUS P3W...
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...Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to turn on startup. IRQ12 will be...IRQ12, whether on all processors during system bootup. If not detected, the USB controller will load the update on startup a PS/2 mouse is set this option to the CPU. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS P3W User's Manual 61 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.
...Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to turn on startup. IRQ12 will be...IRQ12, whether on all processors during system bootup. If not detected, the USB controller will load the update on startup a PS/2 mouse is set this option to the CPU. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS P3W User's Manual 61 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.
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...saving features. Choose "Advanced" in the Power menu. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to set to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. BIOS SETUP Power Menu Power Management [User Define] This ...the power saving features; [User Define] allows you to make your CONFIG.SYS file. For DOS environments, you to reduce power consumption. 4. ASUS P3W User's Manual 71 The [User Define] option allows you need to your own selections in the Power Management Properties dialog box. For Windows ...
...saving features. Choose "Advanced" in the Power menu. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to set to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. BIOS SETUP Power Menu Power Management [User Define] This ...the power saving features; [User Define] allows you to make your CONFIG.SYS file. For DOS environments, you to reduce power consumption. 4. ASUS P3W User's Manual 71 The [User Define] option allows you need to your own selections in the Power Management Properties dialog box. For Windows ...
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ASUS LiveUpdate: Installs a program to help you update your Windows 95/98. VGA Driver Setup: Intel's 810 DC-100 System and Graphics Controller Driver. Audio Driver Setup: Not available on this motherboard. Other INF Update.... Microsoft's DirectX is necessary for Windows 95/98. S/W SETUP Windows 98 82 ASUS P3W User's Manual ASUS Probe: Installs a simple utility to run. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1.2 Support CD Submenus...better use of the installation for your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. YAMAHA S-YXG50: Installs Yamaha's software synthesizer for your onboard components...
ASUS LiveUpdate: Installs a program to help you update your Windows 95/98. VGA Driver Setup: Intel's 810 DC-100 System and Graphics Controller Driver. Audio Driver Setup: Not available on this motherboard. Other INF Update.... Microsoft's DirectX is necessary for Windows 95/98. S/W SETUP Windows 98 82 ASUS P3W User's Manual ASUS Probe: Installs a simple utility to run. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1.2 Support CD Submenus...better use of the installation for your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. YAMAHA S-YXG50: Installs Yamaha's software synthesizer for your onboard components...
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... Trend's PC-cillin virus protection software. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is similar to the Installation menu. Exit: Returns to the one in PDF format at any of this User's Manual. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P3W User's Manual 83 DOS Utility Submenu Flash BIOS Utility (DOS Version): Provides information on...
... Trend's PC-cillin virus protection software. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is similar to the Installation menu. Exit: Returns to the one in PDF format at any of this User's Manual. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P3W User's Manual 83 DOS Utility Submenu Flash BIOS Utility (DOS Version): Provides information on...
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...is not supported. ASUS P3W User's Manual 105 Color (Desktop) Allows you to adjust the quality of your display according to direct3D applications and games. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Information Gives information on your preference. Internet links are also available for easy access to the ASUS Web page for the... desktop but this applies to your graphics device such as the color adjustments for new updated drivers and notices. In 16-color and 8-bit color (standard color, 256-...
...is not supported. ASUS P3W User's Manual 105 Color (Desktop) Allows you to adjust the quality of your display according to direct3D applications and games. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Information Gives information on your preference. Internet links are also available for easy access to the ASUS Web page for the... desktop but this applies to your graphics device such as the color adjustments for new updated drivers and notices. In 16-color and 8-bit color (standard color, 256-...
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...file. 112 ASUS P3W User's Manual If you will be prompted to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Launch the utility from the Internet, you selected updating/downloading from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate V1.00. 2. If you selected Update from a ...file, you to select an Internet site. Select an update method. 3. The use of this utility requires that allows...
...file. 112 ASUS P3W User's Manual If you will be prompted to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Launch the utility from the Internet, you selected updating/downloading from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate V1.00. 2. If you selected Update from a ...file, you to select an Internet site. Select an update method. 3. The use of this utility requires that allows...
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... Mode 63 Display Cache RAS Precharge Time 63 Display Cache RAS to CAS Delay 63 Display Cache Window Size 63 DMA x Used By ISA 69 ASUS P3W User's Manual 121 INDEX Symbols 16-bit I/O Recovery Time 64 8-bit I/O Recovery Time 64 A AC PWR Loss Restart 73 Adobe Acrobat Reader Setup 101 AFLASH....EXE 48 ASUS LiveUpdate 92 Setup 92 Using 112 ASUS PC Probe Setup 91 Using 107 ATAPI CD-ROM 76 ATX Power Supply Connector 46 ATX Power Switch Lead 45 Audio Port Connectors 37 Automatic Power Up 74 B BIOS Legend Bar 52 Managing 48 Menu Bar 52 Updating 48 BIOS Update 61 Boot Sequence...
... Mode 63 Display Cache RAS Precharge Time 63 Display Cache RAS to CAS Delay 63 Display Cache Window Size 63 DMA x Used By ISA 69 ASUS P3W User's Manual 121 INDEX Symbols 16-bit I/O Recovery Time 64 8-bit I/O Recovery Time 64 A AC PWR Loss Restart 73 Adobe Acrobat Reader Setup 101 AFLASH....EXE 48 ASUS LiveUpdate 92 Setup 92 Using 112 ASUS PC Probe Setup 91 Using 107 ATAPI CD-ROM 76 ATX Power Supply Connector 46 ATX Power Switch Lead 45 Audio Port Connectors 37 Automatic Power Up 74 B BIOS Legend Bar 52 Managing 48 Menu Bar 52 Updating 48 BIOS Update 61 Boot Sequence...
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...72 Head 57 Headers Serial Port COM 2 43 High Priority PCI Mode 64 I IDE Activity LED Lead 38 IDE Hard Drive 76 INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset 93, 94 Installation Memory 25 Installed Memory 59 Intel Security Driver 95 Internal Audio Connectors 41 Internal Microphone Connector 42 ...Defaults 79 M Managing and Updating Your BIOS 48 Maximum LBA Capacity 57 MB Temperature 75 Memory Hole At 15M-16M 64 Menu Bar 52 Message LED Lead 45 Microsoft DirectX Driver Setup 98 Monitor Output Connector 37 Motherboard Layout 14 Motherboard Settings 17 Multi-Sector Transfers 57 122 ASUS P3W User's Manual
...72 Head 57 Headers Serial Port COM 2 43 High Priority PCI Mode 64 I IDE Activity LED Lead 38 IDE Hard Drive 76 INF Update Utility for 810 Chipset 93, 94 Installation Memory 25 Installed Memory 59 Intel Security Driver 95 Internal Audio Connectors 41 Internal Microphone Connector 42 ...Defaults 79 M Managing and Updating Your BIOS 48 Maximum LBA Capacity 57 MB Temperature 75 Memory Hole At 15M-16M 64 Menu Bar 52 Message LED Lead 45 Microsoft DirectX Driver Setup 98 Monitor Output Connector 37 Motherboard Layout 14 Motherboard Settings 17 Multi-Sector Transfers 57 122 ASUS P3W User's Manual
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... Main Menu 81 Navigation Button 81 Submenus 82 Suspend Mode 72 Suspend-to-RAM Capability 72 SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS 67 System Date 54 System Management Interrupt Lead 45 System Memory 24 System Power LED Lead 45 System...Probe 107 Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 114 Yamaha XGstudio Player 113 V Video Off Method 72 Video Off Option 72 Video ROM BIOS Shadow 70 Voltage +12V 75 +3.3V 75 +5V 75 -12V 75 -5V 75 VCORE 75 W Wake On ... Ultra DMA Mode 57 Uninstalling Programs 100 Universal Serial Bus Ports 36 Updating BIOS Procedures 49 USB Function 68 USB Legacy Support 61 User Password 58 Using 124 ASUS P3W User's Manual
... Main Menu 81 Navigation Button 81 Submenus 82 Suspend Mode 72 Suspend-to-RAM Capability 72 SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS 67 System Date 54 System Management Interrupt Lead 45 System Memory 24 System Power LED Lead 45 System...Probe 107 Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 114 Yamaha XGstudio Player 113 V Video Off Method 72 Video Off Option 72 Video ROM BIOS Shadow 70 Voltage +12V 75 +3.3V 75 +5V 75 -12V 75 -5V 75 VCORE 75 W Wake On ... Ultra DMA Mode 57 Uninstalling Programs 100 Universal Serial Bus Ports 36 Updating BIOS Procedures 49 USB Function 68 USB Legacy Support 61 User Password 58 Using 124 ASUS P3W User's Manual