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... 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... 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 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Part Definitions 12 2.3 Motherboard Part Locations 13 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. ...
... 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... 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 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Part Definitions 12 2.3 Motherboard Part Locations 13 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. ...
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...Series CPU Cards 119 INDEX 121 ASUS P3W 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 86 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 88 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 91 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 92 5.8 Drivers 93 5.9 ... 73 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 75 4.6 Boot Menu 76 4.7 Exit Menu 78 5. 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.
...Series CPU Cards 119 INDEX 121 ASUS P3W 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 86 5.5 LDCM Administrator Setup 88 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 91 5.7 ASUS LiveUpdate 92 5.8 Drivers 93 5.9 ... 73 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 75 4.6 Boot Menu 76 4.7 Exit Menu 78 5. 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.
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If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact 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 UltraDMA... bracket (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) 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 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1. 1.
If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact 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 UltraDMA... bracket (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) 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 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1. 1.
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..., Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. 8 ASUS P3W User's Manual Supports processors with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Integrated IDE! Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS P3W motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Processor Support! You can support a ...up to 450MHz), and Celeron™ (266MHz and faster) processors. • Latest Intel 810 Chipset! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3W Motherboard The P3W motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ ...
..., Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. 8 ASUS P3W User's Manual Supports processors with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Integrated IDE! Each PCI slot can gain about the ASUS P3W motherboard? 2.1.1 Specifications • Latest Intel Processor Support! You can support a ...up to 450MHz), and Celeron™ (266MHz and faster) processors. • Latest Intel 810 Chipset! FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3W Motherboard The P3W motherboard from ASUS is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ ...
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... Consumer IR and Serial IR supports an optional remote control package for keeping time! • Firmware Hub! ASUS P3W User's Manual 9 FEATURES • AMR Slot! The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through the... automatic setup. • Smart BIOS! 4Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. 2. Hardware random number generator supports new security software for data protection and secured Internet transactions. 2.1.2 Optional Component(s) The following onboard component...
... Consumer IR and Serial IR supports an optional remote control package for keeping time! • Firmware Hub! ASUS P3W User's Manual 9 FEATURES • AMR Slot! The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through the... automatic setup. • Smart BIOS! 4Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. 2. Hardware random number generator supports new security software for data protection and secured Internet transactions. 2.1.2 Optional Component(s) The following onboard component...
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...Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC'99. • Highest Audio Quality! The best of the motherboard meet PC'99 compliancy. ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to ...satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. Fast 3D graphics engine allows for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES Performance 2. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS P3W User's ...
...Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC'99. • Highest Audio Quality! The best of the motherboard meet PC'99 compliancy. ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to ...satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. Fast 3D graphics engine allows for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES Performance 2. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for an exciting gameplay experience. 10 ASUS P3W User's ...
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... will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! Suspend or Sleep) button or as the "Standby" (a.k.a. ASUS P3W User's Manual 11 This allows a computer to prevent system overheat and system damage. Chassis LEDs now act as Windows 98, Windows NT, ... power button for more memory and hard drive space to prevent possible application crashes. A simple glimpse provides useful information to critical motherboard components. System voltage levels are used up can determine the stage the computer is necessary to the less accurate surface temperature. ...
... will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem)! Suspend or Sleep) button or as the "Standby" (a.k.a. ASUS P3W User's Manual 11 This allows a computer to prevent system overheat and system damage. Chassis LEDs now act as Windows 98, Windows NT, ... power button for more memory and hard drive space to prevent possible application crashes. A simple glimpse provides useful information to critical motherboard components. System voltage levels are used up can determine the stage the computer is necessary to the less accurate surface temperature. ...
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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.
... 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.
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3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) SECONDARY ... 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...
3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) SECONDARY ... 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...
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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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... • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, ... settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 17 Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your computer when working on the inside. 2. To protect...
... • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in detail how to change your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, ... settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 17 Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your computer when working on the inside. 2. To protect...
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... 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 The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. ...01 01 1 DSW ON ON P3W ® P3W DIP Switches 123456 OFF 1. (Reserved) 2. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 1) JumperFree™ Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. H/W SETUP Motherboard ...
... 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 The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. ...01 01 1 DSW ON ON P3W ® P3W DIP Switches 123456 OFF 1. (Reserved) 2. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 1) JumperFree™ Mode Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. H/W SETUP Motherboard ...
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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. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are ...later in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration must also be enabled or disabled using an ISA or PCI audio card on any of these jumpers. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 2) Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (CODEC) The onboard audio CODEC may be disabled. If using an ISA or PCI audio...
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. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are ...later in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration must also be enabled or disabled using an ISA or PCI audio card on any of these jumpers. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 2) Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (CODEC) The onboard audio CODEC may be disabled. If using an ISA or PCI audio...
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... no way to correct the problem. If rebooting is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. 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 With unlocked processors, exceeding the specified multiple is repeating ineffectively, set so that when the BIOS detects a hang (timeout) during...
... no way to correct the problem. If rebooting is possible through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. 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 With unlocked processors, exceeding the specified multiple is repeating ineffectively, set so that when the BIOS detects a hang (timeout) during...
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...your computer component's life. ASUS P3W User's Manual 21 3. It is strongly recommended that require auxiliary power, set this setting on its default. Setting Normal 3.66V VIO [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W ® VIO 123 123 Normal (default) 3.66Volt P3W I /O buffer. If you...HARDWARE SETUP 5) PCI 3 Volt Setting (PCI3VSEL) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to PCI devices. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3W ® P3W PCI 3Volt Selection PCI3VSEL 123 Normal 123 Standby (STB) (Default) 6) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you to...
...your computer component's life. ASUS P3W User's Manual 21 3. It is strongly recommended that require auxiliary power, set this setting on its default. Setting Normal 3.66V VIO [1-2] (default) [2-3] 01 01 1 P3W ® VIO 123 123 Normal (default) 3.66Volt P3W I /O buffer. If you...HARDWARE SETUP 5) PCI 3 Volt Setting (PCI3VSEL) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to PCI devices. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3W ® P3W PCI 3Volt Selection PCI3VSEL 123 Normal 123 Standby (STB) (Default) 6) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you to...
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This allows the selection of the processor may set to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW-SW2-6) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to OFF. The CPU ... be set the memory speed independently from the CPU External Frequency. CPU frequencies other than 66MHz and 100MHz are not guaranteed to be possible. 22 ASUS P3W User's Manual Depending on your memory type, select the appropriate "SDRAM" speed along with the appropriate "CPU" speed. NOTE: You may result when ...
This allows the selection of the processor may set to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW-SW2-6) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to OFF. The CPU ... be set the memory speed independently from the CPU External Frequency. CPU frequencies other than 66MHz and 100MHz are not guaranteed to be possible. 22 ASUS P3W User's Manual Depending on your memory type, select the appropriate "SDRAM" speed along with the appropriate "CPU" speed. NOTE: You may result when ...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 23 Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. CPU SDRAM PCI (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) 69.00 ...] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] NOTE: The PCI clock is recommended. For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) 3. 3. PCI's specification allows for use by experienced motherboard installers only. HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for up to 33MHz, therefore using PC100-compliant...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P3W User's Manual 23 Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the SDRAM. CPU SDRAM PCI (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) 69.00 ...] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] NOTE: The PCI clock is recommended. For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) 3. 3. PCI's specification allows for use by experienced motherboard installers only. HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table The following table is for up to 33MHz, therefore using PC100-compliant...
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... System Memory (Max 512MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 3. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). stability. • SDRAM... chips are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of choice for best performance vs. This chipset does not support ECC. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS P3W...
... System Memory (Max 512MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 3. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). stability. • SDRAM... chips are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of choice for best performance vs. This chipset does not support ECC. H/W SETUP System Memory 24 ASUS P3W...
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... will only fit in the orientation shown. SIMMs have a higher pin density. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM slot. 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. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on both sides. ASUS P3W User's Manual 25 DIMMs are different on the motherboard.
... will only fit in the orientation shown. SIMMs have a higher pin density. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM slot. 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. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on both sides. ASUS P3W User's Manual 25 DIMMs are different on the motherboard.