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... 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 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 3.5.2 DIMM Installation 25 3.6 Central... 3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 34 3.8 External Connectors 35 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 47 4. 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 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11...
... 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 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 3.5.2 DIMM Installation 25 3.6 Central... 3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 34 3.8 External Connectors 35 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 47 4. 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 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11...
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SOFTWARE REFERENCE 103 6.1 Display Properties 103 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 107 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate 112 6.4 Using Yamaha XGstudio Player 113 6.5 Using Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 114 6.6 Hardware Information 116 7. ...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 86 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 88 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 91 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 92 5.8 Drivers 93 5.9 Other 95 5.10 Uninstalling Programs 102 6. APPENDIX 117 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 117 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 119 INDEX 121 ASUS P3W...
SOFTWARE REFERENCE 103 6.1 Display Properties 103 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 107 6.3 ASUS LiveUpdate 112 6.4 Using Yamaha XGstudio Player 113 6.5 Using Yamaha XGstudio Mixer 114 6.6 Hardware Information 116 7. ...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 86 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 88 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 91 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 92 5.8 Drivers 93 5.9 Other 95 5.10 Uninstalling Programs 102 6. APPENDIX 117 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 117 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 119 INDEX 121 ASUS P3W...
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...6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE 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 UltraDMA/66 or...Support CD with drivers 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 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How...
...6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE 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 UltraDMA/66 or...Support CD with drivers 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 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How...
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... DIP switches instead of higher refresh rates and resolutions. • Versatile Memory Support! Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS P3W motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Processor Support! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3W Motherboard The P3W motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Features 100/66MHz FSB Intel 810 chipset with 512, 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 Cache. •...
... DIP switches instead of higher refresh rates and resolutions. • Versatile Memory Support! Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS P3W motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Processor Support! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3W Motherboard The P3W motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Features 100/66MHz FSB Intel 810 chipset with 512, 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst Level 2 Cache. •...
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... devices for your PC's Health! The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection,...allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection! FEATURES • AMR Slot! ASUS P3W User's Manual 9 Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO... gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard.
... devices for your PC's Health! The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through the ASUS ASIC. Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection,...allows PC health monitoring. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection! FEATURES • AMR Slot! ASUS P3W User's Manual 9 Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO... gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard.
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... recommended. • Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed! ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS P3W User's Manual With these new technology is that support four IDE devices in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to 33MB/s and...• Dual Speeds! Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to work coming out of all ASUS smart series motherboards. The new PC'99 requirements for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. The integrated motion compensation allows for systems and components are...
... recommended. • Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed! ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS P3W User's Manual With these new technology is that support four IDE devices in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to 33MB/s and...• Dual Speeds! Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to work coming out of all ASUS smart series motherboards. The new PC'99 requirements for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. The integrated motion compensation allows for systems and components are...
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... interfaces and run large applications. Today's operating systems such as the Soft-Off (see 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards) to critical motherboard components. To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can access any information from anywhere ... 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 3.8 External Connectors for more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button! ASUS P3W User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and...
... interfaces and run large applications. Today's operating systems such as the Soft-Off (see 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards) to critical motherboard components. To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can access any information from anywhere ... 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 3.8 External Connectors for more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button! ASUS P3W User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and...
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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... 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... 22 Serial COM1 Connector 23 USB Connectors 24 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 12 ASUS P3W User's Manual FEATURES Part Definitions 2. 2.
... 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... 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... 22 Serial COM1 Connector 23 USB Connectors 24 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 12 ASUS P3W User's Manual FEATURES Part Definitions 2. 2.
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... Power Connector GAME_AUDIO FLOPPY Line Out Line In Mic In INT MIC Audio Codec SPEAKER (SPKR) PCI3VSEL VIDEO AUX CD1 MODEM Audio Modem Riser (AMR) P3W PCI1 CODEC PCI2 WOL_CON PCI3 PCI to ISA Bridge PCI4 PCI5 Row 0 1 2 3 3 2 COM2 ® Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) CR2032 3V ...Lithium Cell CMOS Power SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT CLRTC WOR CHASIS (ACHA) SMB 4Mbit Firmware Hub Multi-I/O PLED2 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor PCI6 ISA Slot JEN IR IDELED PANEL 14 ASUS P3W User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
... Power Connector GAME_AUDIO FLOPPY Line Out Line In Mic In INT MIC Audio Codec SPEAKER (SPKR) PCI3VSEL VIDEO AUX CD1 MODEM Audio Modem Riser (AMR) P3W PCI1 CODEC PCI2 WOL_CON PCI3 PCI to ISA Bridge PCI4 PCI5 Row 0 1 2 3 3 2 COM2 ® Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH) CR2032 3V ...Lithium Cell CMOS Power SAFE_MD NO_REBOOT CLRTC WOR CHASIS (ACHA) SMB 4Mbit Firmware Hub Multi-I/O PLED2 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor PCI6 ISA Slot JEN IR IDELED PANEL 14 ASUS P3W User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) CODEC 3) SAFE_MD 4) NO_REBOOT 5) PCI3VSEL 6) VIO 7) SW2-6 (DSW) p.18 JumperFree™ Mode Setting (Enable/Disable) p.19 Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (Enable/Disable) p.20 Safe ...) 19) COM2 p.43 Serial Port Header (10-1 pin male) 20) IR p.43 Infrared Module Connectors (10-1 pins) 21) ACHA p.44 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector (4-1 pins) ASUS P3W User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) CODEC 3) SAFE_MD 4) NO_REBOOT 5) PCI3VSEL 6) VIO 7) SW2-6 (DSW) p.18 JumperFree™ Mode Setting (Enable/Disable) p.19 Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (Enable/Disable) p.20 Safe ...) 19) COM2 p.43 Serial Port Header (10-1 pin male) 20) IR p.43 Infrared Module Connectors (10-1 pins) 21) ACHA p.44 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector (4-1 pins) ASUS P3W User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
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...and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you ... components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards •...
...and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you ... components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards •...
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... 1. (Reserved) 2. 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 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches-DSW) Some of the motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu...
... 1. (Reserved) 2. 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 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches-DSW) Some of the motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu...
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... or PCI audio card on any of these jumpers. Setting Enable Disable CODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default) [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W ® P3W Audio Codec Setting 3 2 1 Enable (default) 3 2 1 Disable SPK ADN# AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 SPK ADN# AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (CODEC) The onboard audio CODEC may be disabled. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 19
... or PCI audio card on any of these jumpers. Setting Enable Disable CODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default) [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W ® P3W Audio Codec Setting 3 2 1 Enable (default) 3 2 1 Disable SPK ADN# AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 SPK ADN# AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2 3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (CODEC) The onboard audio CODEC may be disabled. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 19
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...) [2-3] 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MD) For processors with locked frequency multiples, there is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. 3. H/W SETUP 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 If rebooting is set this occurs, enable Safe Mode to disable auto-reboot. If this...
...) [2-3] 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MD) For processors with locked frequency multiples, there is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. 3. H/W SETUP 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 If rebooting is set this occurs, enable Safe Mode to disable auto-reboot. If this...
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...Motherboard Settings P3W ® P3W PCI 3Volt Selection PCI3VSEL 123 Normal 123 Standby (STB) (Default) 6) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this jumper to STB. Setting Normal Standby PCI3VSEL [1-2] [2-3] (default) 01 01 1 3. Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer component's life. ASUS P3W... the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, PCI, and the CPU's I /O Voltage Setting WARNING! 3. Setting Normal 3.66V VIO [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W ® VIO 123 123 Normal (default) 3.66Volt...
...Motherboard Settings P3W ® P3W PCI 3Volt Selection PCI3VSEL 123 Normal 123 Standby (STB) (Default) 6) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this jumper to STB. Setting Normal Standby PCI3VSEL [1-2] [2-3] (default) 01 01 1 3. Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer component's life. ASUS P3W... the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, PCI, and the CPU's I /O Voltage Setting WARNING! 3. Setting Normal 3.66V VIO [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W ® VIO 123 123 Normal (default) 3.66Volt...
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... External Frequency. IMPORTANT: When JumperFree mode is enabled, use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible. 22 ASUS P3W User's Manual NOTE: For JumperFree mode, DIP switches 2-6 must be stable. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. HARDWARE ...clock generator what frequency to send to OFF. Be sure that the DIMM you use BIOS setup in 4.4 Advanced Menu). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: You may result when overclocking. Depending on your memory type, select the appropriate "SDRAM" speed along with the appropriate "CPU"...
... External Frequency. IMPORTANT: When JumperFree mode is enabled, use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible. 22 ASUS P3W User's Manual NOTE: For JumperFree mode, DIP switches 2-6 must be stable. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. HARDWARE ...clock generator what frequency to send to OFF. Be sure that the DIMM you use BIOS setup in 4.4 Advanced Menu). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: You may result when overclocking. Depending on your memory type, select the appropriate "SDRAM" speed along with the appropriate "CPU"...
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PCI's specification allows for use by experienced motherboard installers only. For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 23 3. HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for up to 33MHz, therefore using PC100-compliant DIMM and setting SDRAM to ...
PCI's specification allows for use by experienced motherboard installers only. For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 23 3. HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for up to 33MHz, therefore using PC100-compliant DIMM and setting SDRAM to ...
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H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS P3W User's Manual However, ECC memory modules may still be used here!) x1 (must be single-sided) (Double-Sided DIMM cannot be used , but the ECC function 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...
H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS P3W User's Manual However, ECC memory modules may still be used here!) x1 (must be single-sided) (Double-Sided DIMM cannot be used , but the ECC function 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...
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DIMMs are different on the motherboard. Lock 01 01 1 P3W ® P3W 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins FRONT The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. SIMMs have the same ...pin contact on each side and therefore have different pin contact on both sides. ASUS P3W User's Manual 25 H/W SETUP System Memory DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage...
DIMMs are different on the motherboard. Lock 01 01 1 P3W ® P3W 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins FRONT The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. SIMMs have the same ...pin contact on each side and therefore have different pin contact on both sides. ASUS P3W User's Manual 25 H/W SETUP System Memory DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage...