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P4T User Manual
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FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T 8 2.2 P4T Motherboard Components 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 22 3.5.1 Installing Memory 23 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 24 3.6.1 CPU Installation 24 3.6.2 CPU... Features 54 4.4 Advanced Menu 56 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 Chip Configuration 60 I/O Device Configuration 62 PCI Configuration 64 Shadow Configuration 65 4 ASUS P4T User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T 8 2.2 P4T Motherboard Components 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 22 3.5.1 Installing Memory 23 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 24 3.6.1 CPU Installation 24 3.6.2 CPU... Features 54 4.4 Advanced Menu 56 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 Chip Configuration 60 I/O Device Configuration 62 PCI Configuration 64 Shadow Configuration 65 4 ASUS P4T User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
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... 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 70 4.6 Boot Menu 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 95 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 95 6.2 ASUS Update 100 6.3 YAMAHA XGPlayer 101 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 105 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 106 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75 5.3 P4T Motherboard Support CD 76 5.4 INF Update Utility for Intel 850 Chipset 78 5.5 Intel...
... 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 70 4.6 Boot Menu 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 95 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 95 6.2 ASUS Update 100 6.3 YAMAHA XGPlayer 101 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 105 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 106 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75 5.3 P4T Motherboard Support CD 76 5.4 INF Update Utility for Intel 850 Chipset 78 5.5 Intel...
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... bracket (1) I/O port bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Heatsink Retention Module Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS P4T User's Manual 7 BIOS SETUP 5. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. 1. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives...
... bracket (1) I/O port bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Heatsink Retention Module Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS P4T User's Manual 7 BIOS SETUP 5. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. 1. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives...
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...; Intel ICH2: The Intel I /O Controller Hub, and Firmware Hub) with two connectors that supports AGP cards for keeping time! 8 ASUS P4T User's Manual twice the maximum bandwidth of frequency and Vcore voltage all through a new design, battery drain is required. • Intel®... Memory Support: Equipped with an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that support four IDE devices on two channels. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T The ASUS P4T motherboard is enabled. and two USB controllers for more peripheral connectivity options. • Wake-Up Support: Supports Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On...
...; Intel ICH2: The Intel I /O Controller Hub, and Firmware Hub) with two connectors that supports AGP cards for keeping time! 8 ASUS P4T User's Manual twice the maximum bandwidth of frequency and Vcore voltage all through a new design, battery drain is required. • Intel®... Memory Support: Equipped with an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that support four IDE devices on two channels. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T The ASUS P4T motherboard is enabled. and two USB controllers for more peripheral connectivity options. • Wake-Up Support: Supports Wake-On-LAN, Wake-On...
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...LPC) Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. ASUS P4T User's Manual 9 Provides Vcore and CPU/ RDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection....between SMBus devices. • PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to -use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power before plugging and unplugging devices so as SCSI or LAN ...
...LPC) Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. ASUS P4T User's Manual 9 Provides Vcore and CPU/ RDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection....between SMBus devices. • PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to -use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power before plugging and unplugging devices so as SCSI or LAN ...
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...Supports UltraDMA/100/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P4T User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and DMA and with a peak bandwidth of 3.2GB/s. • ACPI Ready: ACPI...hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98/2000/Millenium, must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/NT and later. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based ...
...Supports UltraDMA/100/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P4T User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and DMA and with a peak bandwidth of 3.2GB/s. • ACPI Ready: ACPI...hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98/2000/Millenium, must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/NT and later. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based ...
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...: Through BIOS, the power button can be turned on -hand, users can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 This function ensures the best performance and reliability. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat ...can be enabled or disabled through an internal or external modem. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are set for more than 4 seconds...
...: Through BIOS, the power button can be turned on -hand, users can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 This function ensures the best performance and reliability. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat ...can be enabled or disabled through an internal or external modem. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are set for more than 4 seconds...
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FEATURES 2.2 P4T Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 1 Feature Setting DIP Switches 8 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 2 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 12 4Mbit ...15 Wake-On-Ring Connector 17 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 6 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 9 Auxiliary Power Supply Connector 5 Special Feature Onboard LED 13 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS P4T User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 2. FEATURES MB Components...
FEATURES 2.2 P4T Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 1 Feature Setting DIP Switches 8 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 2 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 12 4Mbit ...15 Wake-On-Ring Connector 17 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 6 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 9 Auxiliary Power Supply Connector 5 Special Feature Onboard LED 13 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS P4T User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 2. FEATURES MB Components...
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... 3. SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 30.5cm (12.0in) 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T Motherboard Layout 24.4cm (9.60in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 PARALLEL PORT COM2 TR2 USBPWR RIMMB2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) RIMMB1 (16/18 bit, ... Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) PCI1 PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLRTC LED PCI3 PCI4 P4T PCI5 DIP Switches 4Mbit Firmware Hub SCSILED ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor WOR Multi I/O PCI_FAN JEN USB2 CHASSIS IR SMB WOL PANEL HDDLED Grayed components are available only on certain...
... 3. SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 30.5cm (12.0in) 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T Motherboard Layout 24.4cm (9.60in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 PARALLEL PORT COM2 TR2 USBPWR RIMMB2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) RIMMB1 (16/18 bit, ... Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) PCI1 PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLRTC LED PCI3 PCI4 P4T PCI5 DIP Switches 4Mbit Firmware Hub SCSILED ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor WOR Multi I/O PCI_FAN JEN USB2 CHASSIS IR SMB WOL PANEL HDDLED Grayed components are available only on certain...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) SW1 6-10 3) SW1 1-4 4) USBPWR p. 17 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable / Enable) p. 18 CPU External Frequency (Switches 6-10) p. 20 CPU Core: Bus Frequency Multiple (Switches 1-4) p. ... (PANEL) p. 39 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pin) 25) PWRSW (PANEL) p. 39 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 26) RESET (PANEL) p. 39 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) SW1 6-10 3) SW1 1-4 4) USBPWR p. 17 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable / Enable) p. 18 CPU External Frequency (Switches 6-10) p. 20 CPU Core: Bus Frequency Multiple (Switches 1-4) p. ... (PANEL) p. 39 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pin) 25) PWRSW (PANEL) p. 39 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 26) RESET (PANEL) p. 39 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
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... to your hands to a safely grounded object or to Pentium 4 CPU's power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is required. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® P4T P4T Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS P4T User's Manual Make sure that can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is recommended for this...
... to your hands to a safely grounded object or to Pentium 4 CPU's power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is required. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® P4T P4T Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS P4T User's Manual Make sure that can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is recommended for this...
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...ASUS P4T User's Manual 17 Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Selection 10. Frequency Selection 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. The illustration below shows all dip switches must be made through the jumpers and the DIP switches. Frequency Multiple 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard... Settings 3. NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all the switches in the OFF position. ® P4T P4T DIP Switches SW1 ON OFF 1. Frequency Selection 9. The JumperFree™ mode ...
...ASUS P4T User's Manual 17 Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Selection 10. Frequency Selection 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. The illustration below shows all dip switches must be made through the jumpers and the DIP switches. Frequency Multiple 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard... Settings 3. NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all the switches in the OFF position. ® P4T P4T DIP Switches SW1 ON OFF 1. Frequency Selection 9. The JumperFree™ mode ...
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...0MHz PCI BUS → 36.7MHz 37.3MHz 38.3MHz 39.3MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P4T P4T CPU External Frequency Selection CPU/DRAM → 120.0MHz 122.0MHz 125.0MHz PCI BUS → 40.0MHz 40.7MHz 41.7MHz 128.0MHz 42... → 43.30MHz 44.3MHz 18 ASUS P4T User's Manual This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock.) NOTE: JEN must be set to [1-2] to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. Only selected switches are illustrated. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. For a complete frequency listing,...
...0MHz PCI BUS → 36.7MHz 37.3MHz 38.3MHz 39.3MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P4T P4T CPU External Frequency Selection CPU/DRAM → 120.0MHz 122.0MHz 125.0MHz PCI BUS → 40.0MHz 40.7MHz 41.7MHz 128.0MHz 42... → 43.30MHz 44.3MHz 18 ASUS P4T User's Manual This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock.) NOTE: JEN must be set to [1-2] to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. Only selected switches are illustrated. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. For a complete frequency listing,...
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... in system instability or even shorten the life of the processor. HARDWARE SETUP Manual CPU Settings NOTE: The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. CPU (MHz) 100 103 105 108 110 112 115 118 120 122 125 125 130 133 120 133 133 136 138 140 142...] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS P4T User's Manual 19 3.
... in system instability or even shorten the life of the processor. HARDWARE SETUP Manual CPU Settings NOTE: The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. CPU (MHz) 100 103 105 108 110 112 115 118 120 122 125 125 130 133 120 133 133 136 138 140 142...] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS P4T User's Manual 19 3.
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...switches must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® 8.0x 9.0x 10.0x 11.0x 12.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P4T P4T CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection 13.0x 14.0x 15.0x 16... [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] 21 [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] 22 [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] 23 [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] 24 [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T User's Manual 3. SW1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...
...switches must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® 8.0x 9.0x 10.0x 11.0x 12.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P4T P4T CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection 13.0x 14.0x 15.0x 16... [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] 21 [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] 22 [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] 23 [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] 24 [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T User's Manual 3. SW1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...
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... NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in BIOS, 4.5.1 Power Up Control. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T User's Manual 21 This feature requires an ATX 12V power supply that supplies at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. The default setting... is set to wake up function. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR [2-3] (default) [1-2] ® P4T P4T USB Device Wake Up USBPWR 12 23 Enable Disable (...
... NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in BIOS, 4.5.1 Power Up Control. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T User's Manual 21 This feature requires an ATX 12V power supply that supplies at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. The default setting... is set to wake up function. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR [2-3] (default) [1-2] ® P4T P4T USB Device Wake Up USBPWR 12 23 Enable Disable (...
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... or removing memory. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard has two 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. b. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 C-RIMM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 c. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM 128MB RDRAM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 22 ASUS P4T User's Manual When C-RIMMs are not populated by RDRAMs...
... or removing memory. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard has two 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. b. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 C-RIMM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 c. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM 128MB RDRAM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 22 ASUS P4T User's Manual When C-RIMMs are not populated by RDRAMs...
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...RIMM Sockets RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 P4T P4T 184-Pin RIMM Sockets RIMM with heat spreader) NOTCH KEYS CONNECTORS 3. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM... two mounting notches on the memory module until it snaps into place. MOUNTING NOTCH RDRAM (with Heat Spreader C-RIMM 1. ASUS P4T User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM / C-RIMM) will fit in place. Handle the module ...
...RIMM Sockets RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 P4T P4T 184-Pin RIMM Sockets RIMM with heat spreader) NOTCH KEYS CONNECTORS 3. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM... two mounting notches on the memory module until it snaps into place. MOUNTING NOTCH RDRAM (with Heat Spreader C-RIMM 1. ASUS P4T User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM / C-RIMM) will fit in place. Handle the module ...