ASUS P3C2000 User Manual

P3C2000

JumperFree™ Camino Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

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Product Name: ASUS P3C2000 Manual Revision: 1.03 E499 Release Date: December 1999

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7

1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7

1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7

2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8

2.1 The ASUS P3C2000 ................................................................... 8

2.1.1 Specifications .................................................................. 8

2.1.2 Specifications–Optional Components ............................. 9

2.1.3 Performance................................................................... 10

2.1.4 Intelligence .................................................................... 11

2.2 Motherboard Parts..................................................................... 12

3. 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......................................................... 26

3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 27

3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism ................................... 27

3.6.3 Installing the Processor.................................................. 28

3.6.2 Heatsinks ....................................................................... 28

3.6.4 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors ............ 31

3.6.5 Precautions .................................................................... 33

3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 34

3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ......................... 34

3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards............................ 34

3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ................................. 36

3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot .................................. 37

3.8 External Connectors.................................................................. 38

3.9 Starting Up the First Time ........................................................ 49

4. BIOS SETUP..................................................................................... 51

4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 51

4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System....................... 51

4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures ........................................... 52

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4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 55

4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................. 56

4.2.2 Legend Bar .................................................................... 56

4.3 Main Menu................................................................................ 58

4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave .............................. 59

4.3.2 Keyboard Features......................................................... 62

4.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................................ 64

4.4.1 Chip Configuration ........................................................ 68

4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration .............................................. 70

4.4.3 PCI Configuration ......................................................... 72

4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ..................................................... 75

4.5 Power Menu .............................................................................. 76

4.5.1 Power Up Control.......................................................... 78

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 80

4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................ 81

4.7 Exit Menu ................................................................................. 83

5. SOFTWARE SETUP....................................................................... 85

5.1 Operating Systems .................................................................... 85

5.2 P3C Series Motherboard Support CD....................................... 86

5.3 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup ............................................. 88

System Requirements ............................................................ 88

5.4 Intel LDCM Client Setup.......................................................... 90

System Requirements ............................................................ 90

5.5 INF Update Utility for Intel 820 Chipset .................................. 92

5.6 Install ADI SoundMAX Audio Driver ...................................... 93

5.7 Install ASUS PC Probe V2.10 .................................................. 94

5.8 Install ASUS Update V2.25 ...................................................... 95

5.9 Install PC-Cillin 98 V4.06 ........................................................ 96

5.10 Install ADOBE Acrobat Reader V4.0 ....................................... 97

5.11 Uninstalling Programs .............................................................. 98

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ........................................................... 99

6.1 ASUS PC Probe ........................................................................ 99

7. APPENDIX...................................................................................... 105

7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card ................................................. 105

7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards .......................................................... 107

7.3 Modem Riser (optional) .......................................................... 109

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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly ap-

proved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. W ashington DC: Of fice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 How This Manual Is Organized

This manual is divided into the following sections:

1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist

2. FEATURES Production information and specifications

3. HARDWARE SETUP Intructions on setting up the motherboard.

4. BIOS SETUP Intructions on setting up the BIOS

5. SOFTWARE SETUP Intructions on setting up the included software

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software

7. APPENDIX Optional items and general reference

1.2 Item Checklist

Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer.

(1) ASUS Motherboard

Manual / Checklist

1. INTRODUCTION

(1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP processors (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66

or UltraDMA/33 IDE drives

(1) Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25” and (2) 3.5” floppy disk drives (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User’s Manual

ASUS consumer infrared set (optional) ASUS S370 Series CPU card (optional) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional)

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2.1 The ASUS P3C2000

The ASUS P3C2000 motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors.

2.1.1 Specifications

• Latest Intel Processor Support

2. FEATURES

Specifications

• Intel 820 Chipset: Features the Intel® 820 chipset (Memory Controller Hub and

• PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with four Dual Inline Memory Module

• AGP Pro Slot: Comes with an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that supports

• UltraDMA/66 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller

• Wake-Up Support: Supports Wake-On-LAN and Wake-On-Ring, Keyboard

• JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of fre-

• Around-the-Clock Intrusion Detection: Chassis intrusion circuitry can log chas-

• Firmware Hub: Provides security and other latest power computing features.

2. FEATURES

Intel Pentium® III 100MHz FSB, Katmai core SECC2 Intel Pentium® III B 133MHz FSB, Katmai core SECC2 Intel Pentium® III E 100MHz FSB, Coppermine core SECC2 Intel Pentium® III EB 133MHz FSB, Coppermine core SECC2 Intel Pentium® II 100MHz FSB SECC Intel Celeron™ 100MHz FSB SEPP

I/O Controller Hub) with support for AGP 4X mode, which can transport twice the amount of data to the current AGP standard; 100/133MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); UltraDMA/66, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to

66.6MBps; and Intel Random Number Generator, which will improve cryptography, digital signing, and other security protocols.

(DIMM) sockets to support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (available in 64, 128, 256, or 512MB densities) up to 1GB.

AGP cards for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical applications using a 1X, 2X, or 4X mode bus.

with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/R W , LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.

Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up.

quency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor’s external frequency.

sis panel open events into LDCM. The onboard battery supports detection even when normal power is removed and through a new design, battery drain is even lower than the RTC used for keeping time!

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2. FEATURES

• SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physi-

cally transport commands and information between SMBus devices.

• PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage system

status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software.

• AMR Slot: Audio Modem Riser slot supports a very affordable audio and/or

modem riser card.

• PCI/ISA Expansion Slots: Provides options of five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) with

one 16-bit ISA expansion slots and four PCI with two ISA. All PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.)

• Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UAR T compatible

serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections.

• Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash

EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for W indows 98 compatibility , built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup.

• Smart BIOS: 4Mb firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides

more control and protection over the motherboard. Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Hardware random number generator supports new security software for data protection and secured Internet transactions.

• IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface.

• Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas-

ter busses to the memory and processor.

2. FEATURES

Optional Components

2.1.2 Specifications–Optional Components

The following onboard components are optional at the time of purchase:

• Onboard Audio: Hardware AC97 V2.1 CODEC compliant, Analog Devices,

Inc.’s 3D sound circuitry, sample rate conversion from 7kHz to 48kHz. Full audio output can be directed to the chassis’ internal speaker to save space, save money, and reduce complications associated with external speakers.

• Infrared Interface: Integrated Consumer IR and Serial IR supports an optional

remote control package for wireless interfacing with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller.

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2. FEATURES

Performance

2. FEATURES

2.1.3 Performance

• UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connectors that

support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/R W, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.

• Dual Speeds: CPU frequency can operate at either 133MHz or 100MHz.

• High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus

Master IDE can handle rates up to 33MB/s. This motherboard with its chipset and support for UltraDMA/66 doubles the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate to

66.6MB/s. UltraDMA/66 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to be enabled and/or for UltraDMA Mode 4.)

• Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas-

ter buses to memory to CPU.

• SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports PC100-com-

pliant Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 800MB/s max

• ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also imple-

mented on all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality . W ith these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98, must be used.

• Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings

as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart™ so that you do not have to wait for a long time for system bootup.

• PC 99 Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard

meet PC 99 compliancy. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for W indows 95/98/NT . Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as required by PC 99.

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2.1.4 Intelligence

• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system

damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can be monitored for RPM and failure. All the fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.

• T emperature Monitoring and Alert: T o prevent system overheat and system dam-

age, this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection.

• Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure

stable current to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management.

• System Resources Alert: T oday’ s operating systems, such as W indows 98, W in-

dows NT , and OS/2, require much more memory and hard drive space to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. The system resource monitor will warn the user before the system resources are used up to prevent possible application crashes. Suggestions will give the user information on managing their limited resources more efficiently.

• Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can be defined as the “Stand by” (a.k.a. Suspend or Sleep) button or as the Soft-Off (see 25) A TX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in 3.8 External Connectors for more information) button. Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will enter the Soft-Off mode.

• Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to be turned on remotely through an internal or external modem. With this benefit on-hand, users can access any information from their computers from anywhere in the world.

• Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Message LEDs now act as information providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can determine the stage the computer is in. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user.

• Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up can be enabled or disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click.

Intelligence

2. FEATURES

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2.2 Motherboard Parts

See opposite page for locations.

1 2 3

Motherboard Parts

2. FEATURES

4 5 6 7 8 9

2. FEATURES

CPU Slot 1 Intel 820 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply Intel 82805 Memory Translator Hub (MTH) with Heatsink (not shown) DIMM Sockets Floppy Disk Drive Connector Primary ( Feature Setting DIP Switches Wake-On-Ring Connector ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH)

BLUE) and Secondary IDE Connectors

PCI-to-ISA Bridge

Wake-On-LAN Connector

ISA Slot (optional)

PCI Slots

Four Mbit Firmware Hub (Programmable BIOS)

Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O Chipset

Audio CODEC (optional)

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot

Audio Modem Riser Slot

Joystick/Midi Connector (

T) (optional) /

Line Out, Line In, Microphone In Connectors (

Serial COM1 Port (

Parallel Port (

Serial COM2 Port (

USB Ports (USB1 & USB2)

PS/2 Mouse (

T) / PS/2 Keyboard (B) Connector

B) (optional)

T: Top

B: Bottom

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2.2 Motherboard Parts...

continued

26 25

2. FEATURES

Motherboard Parts

20 19

17 16

15 14

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3.1 Motherboard Layout

T: Top B: Bottom

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

USB

T: USB1 B: USB2

COM2

PARALLEL PORT

COM1

Motherboard Layout

3. H/W SETUP

Line Out

Line

Mic

GAME_AUDIO

VIDEO

Audio

Codec

Count

SPK

Multi I/O

4Mbit

Firmware

Hub

PS2KBMS

MODEM

Low Pin

(LPC)

JP1

JTPWR

OPTIONAL

Audio Modem Riser

ADN#

CD_IN

AUX

JP2702

CPU_FAN1

PWR_FAN

JP3

ATX Power Connector

Slot1 CPU

(AMR)

Intel 820

Memory

Controller

Hub (MCH)

Intel 82805

Memory

Translator

Hub (MTH)

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro)

AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2

PCI1

SAFE_MODE

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PCI2

PCI3

WOL_CON

PCI4

ISA1

PCI

to ISA

Bridge

PCI5

ISA2

DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)

0 2

Row

DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)

DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)

DIMM4 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)

Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH)

CLRTC

(R180)

CHA_FAN

IDELED

P3C2000

LED1

JEN

CHASSIS

ASUS

ASIC

with Hardware

Monitor

NO_REBOOT

FLOPPY

WOR

PANEL

PRIMARY

IDE

SMB

JP5

SECONDARY

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IDE

DIP Switches

Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase.

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3.2 Layout Contents

Motherboard Settings

1) JEN p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable)

2) JP1 p.18 USB Device Wake Up (Enable/Disable)

3) SAFE_MODE p.19 Safe Mode Setting (Normal/Safe Mode)

4) NO_REBOOT p.19 Automatic T imeout Reboot Setting (Normal/No Reboot)

5) AUD_EN1, AUD_EN2 p.20 Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (Enable/Disable)

6) ADN# p.20 AMR Bus Setting (Enable/Disable)

7) JP5 p.21 Voltage I/O Setting (Enable/Disable)

8) JP2702/JP3 p.21 MCH/MTH Voltage Setting (Enable/Disable)

9) DSW (SW2) p.22 CPU External Frequency Setting

10) CLRTC (R180) p.63 Clear RTC RAM

Expansion Slots

1) DIMM0, DIMM1 p.24 168-Pin System Memory Support

2) CPU p.27 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

3) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4, PCI5 p.34 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots

4) AGPPRO p.36 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) Slot

5) AMR p.37 Audio Modem Riser Slot

Connectors

1) PS2KBMS p.38 PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin female)

2) PS2KBMS p.38 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female)

3) USB p.39 Universal Serial Bus Ports 0 & 1 (Two 4-pin female)

4) PARALLEL p.39 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female)

5) COM1, COM2 p.39 Serial Port COM1/COM2 Connectosr (T wo 9-pin male)

6) GAME_AUDIO p.40 Joystick/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional)

7) GAME_AUDIO p.40 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” female) (optional)

8) CHASSIS p.40 Chassis Intrusion Connector (4-1 pins)

9) PRIMARY/SECONDAR Y IDE p.41 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pins)

3. H/W SETUP

Layout Contents

10) FLOPPY p.41 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pins)

11) WOL_CON p.42 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins)

12) WOR p.42 Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins)

13) IDELED p.43 IDE Activity LED (2 pins)

14) CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN p.43 CPU, Power Supply , Chassis Fan Connectors (Three 3-pin) CHA_F AN

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15) CD_IN, AUX, p.44 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4-pins) (optional) VIDEO, MODEM

16) IR p.44 Serial and Consumer Infrared Module Connector (5-pin)

17) SPK p.45 Internal Speaker Connector (Two 2-pin)

18) ATXPWR p.45 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins)

19) SMB p.46 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins)

20) JTPWR p.46 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins)

21) PLED (PANEL) p.48 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins)

22) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p.48 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins)

23) SPEAKER (PANEL) p.48 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)

24) LED (PANEL) p.48 System Message LED (2 pins)

25) SMI (PANEL) p.48 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins)

26) PWRSW (PANEL) p.48 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins)

3. H/W SETUP

27) RESET (PANEL) p.48 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins)

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure

Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:

• Check Motherboard Settings

• Install Memory Modules

• Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Install Expansion Cards

• Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply

3.4 Motherboard Settings

WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate

Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.

3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components.

4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are separated from the system.

5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.

Motherboard Feature Settings

The motherboard’s onboard functions are either adjusted through jumpers or DIP switches. When using DIP switches, the white block represents the switch’s position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position.

SW2

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1. Frequency Selection

2. Frequency Selection

3. Frequency Selection

4. Frequency Selection

5. Frequency Selection

3. H/W SETUP

Motherboard Settings

P3C2000 DIP Switches

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ONOFF

3. HARDWARE SETUP

1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu).

NOTE: In JumperFree™ mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be set to OFF. Setting JEN

Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2]

JP5

Motherboard Settings

3. H/W SETUP

P3C2000 JumperFree™ Mode Setting

2) USB Device Wake Up (3-pin JP1)

This allows you to disable or enable the USB device power up function. Set this jumper to Enable if you wish to use your USB device to wake up your computer . This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. Your computer will not power ON if you set this to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. NOTE: This jumper must be set in conjunction with Wake On USB Device in 4.5.1 Power Up

Control (4. BIOS SETUP). NOTE: For suspend to RAM function, this jumper must be set to Enable.

123

JEN

123

(Default)

P3C2000

Jumper JumperFree

JP1

3 2

+5V

P3C2000

(Default)

3 2 1

+5VSB

(Enable USB

Device Wake Up)

P3C2000 USB Device Wake Up

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3) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MODE)

Usually Slot 1 processors have locked frequency multiples. In this case, there is no way to exceed the specified multiple whether through motherboard settings or BIOS setup. W ith unlocked Slot 1 processors, exceeding the specified multiple is possible through BIOS setup. Exceeding the specified multiple may result in hanging during bootup. If this occurs, enable Safe Mode to force a multiple of 2 and 100MHz FSB to enter BIOS setup to correct the problem.

Setting SAFE_MODE

Normal [2-1] (default) Safe Mode [3-2]

P3C2000

SAFE_MODE

Normal

(Default)

Safe Mode

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4) Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT)

The motherboard is set so that when the BIOS detects a hang (timeout) during bootup, the motherboard will automatically reboot. If rebooting is repeating ineffectively, set this jumper to No Reboot to disable auto-reboot. However, if

Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MODE) is set to Safe Mode, setting Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (NO_REBOOT) to No Reboot will bring the system

to Safe Mode so you may be able to correct any problems.

Setting NO_REBOOT

Normal [1-2] (default) No Reboot [2-3]

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Motherboard Settings

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P3C2000 Reboot Setting

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NO_REBOOT

Normal

(Default)

No Reboot

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5) Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (AUD_EN1 / AUD_EN2)

(available on audio model only) The onboard audio CODEC may be enabled or disabled using all of these jumpers. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are using an ISA or PCI audio card on any of the expansion slots or a primary AMR on the AMR slot (see AMR Slot later in this section). If using an ISA or PCI audio expansion card, On- board AC97 Audio Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration must also be disabled.

JP5

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P3C2000 Audio Codec Setting

6) AMR Bus Setting (ADN#)

This jumper allows you to select the AMR bus to be Primary Codec or Secondary Codec. If onboard audio codec is enabled, Secondary Codec must be se-

lected; otherwise, select Primary Codec if the onboard audio CODEC is disabled.

P3C2000

123

AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2

123

AUD_EN1 AUD_EN2

DisableEnable

(Default)

JP5

ADN#

P3C2000

123

Secondary

Codec

(Default)

123

Primary

Codec

P3C2000 AMR Bus Setting

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7) Voltage I/O Setting (JP5)

This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and PCI . The default setting of Normal should be used unless processor overclocking requires a higher voltage (Test).

JP5

3 2

Normal

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(Default)

P3C2000 Input/Output Voltage Setting

3 2 1

Test

WARNING! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result

in the shortening of your computer component’s life. It is highly recommended that you leave this setting on its default.

8) MCH/MTH Voltage Selection (JP2702 / JP3)

These jumpers allow you to select the voltage supplied to the CPU’ s I/O buf fer. The default setting of Normal should be used unless processor overclocking requires a higher voltage (Test).

JP2702 (MCH)

123

Normal

(Default)

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JP3 (MTH)

123

Normal

(Default)

123

Test

123

Test

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Motherboard Settings

P3C2000 MCH/MTH Voltage Selection

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9) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW-1, -2, -3, -4, -5)

This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU and the PCI bus. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency.

IMPORTANT:

1. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW-1–DSW-5) must be set to OFF.

2. When JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these switches

(see CPU Speed in Advanced Menu in BIOS Setup).

NOTE: Only selected switches are illustrated. For a complete frequency listing, see next page.

Motherboard Settings

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P3C2000 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection

P3C2000

SW2

CPU

CPU→ 112.0MHz 114.0MHz109MHz

CPU→ 125.00MHz 133.0MHz120MHz

CPU→ 150.0MHz 168MHz142.0MHz

12345

→

12345

103.0MHz 105.0MHz100.0MHz

12345ON12345

12345

(JumperFree Mode)

12345

107.0MHz

12345

116.0MHz

12345

138.0MHz

12345

180MHz

NOTE: If your processor does not have a locked Frequency Multiple, you must use CPU Core:Bus Fr eq. Multiple in 4.4 Advanced Menu of the BIOS setup to set the Frequency Multiple. If the Frequency Multiple is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple in BIOS setup will have no effect.

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External Frequency Table

The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only . Overclocking can result in system instability or even shortening the life of the processor .

CPU Frequency Selection Switches

(MHz) 1 2 3 4 5

103 [ON ] [ON ] [ON] [ON] [ON ] 105 [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] 100 [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] 107 [ON ] [O N ] [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] 109 [OFF] [O N ] [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] 112 [O N] [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] 114 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] 116 [O N] [O N ] [O N ] [OFF] [O N ]

118 [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON]

120 [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [OFF] [O N ]

122 [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON]

125 [OFF] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [O N ]

128 [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] 130 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON]

133 [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] [O N ] [OFF]

138 [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF]

142 [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] [OFF]

146 [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF]

150 [OFF] [O N ] [OFF] [O N ] [OFF]

153 [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] 156 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] 159 [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] 162 [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] 165 [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF]

168 [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF]

171 [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] 174 [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] 177 [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF]

180 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF]

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Motherboard Settings

For updated processor settings, visit ASUS’s web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION)

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3.5 System Memory (DIMM)

NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are

available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Ac- cess Memory (SDRAM) of 64, 128, 256, or 512MB with Serial Presence Detect (SPD).

This chipset does not support ECC. However, ECC memory modules may still be used, but the ECC function will not be available.

Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration.

IMPORTANT:

1. This motherboard’s chipset only supports 64Mbit and 128Mbit SDRAMs

System Memory

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2. If more than one socket will be populated with DIMMs, the first socket in the

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(see SDRAM Configurations). 32Mx4 128 Mbit support is for registered DIMMs only. 4Mx16 64 Mbit support is for unbufferred DIMMs only.

order must be populated with higher-sized DIMMs (in MB). For example, DIMM1 ≥ DIMM3 ≥ DIMM2 ≥ DIMM4. T otal memory size (in MB), how- ever, of DIMM2 and DIMM4 must not be greater than DIMM1 and DIMM3 (DIMM1 + DIMM3 ≥ DIMM2 + DIMM4).

SDRAM Configurations

Technology Configuration No. of Row No. of Col. No. of Bank Page

Address Bits Address Bits Address Bits Size

64Mbit 8Mx8 12 9 2 4KB

64Mbit 4Mx16 12 8 2 2KB 128Mbit 32Mx4 12 11 2 16KB 128Mbit 16Mx8 12 10 2 8KB

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes

• This motherboard only supports SPD DIMMs.

• SDRAM chips 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 32, 64,128MB; double-sided come in 64, 128, 256, 512MB.

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Install memory in any of the following sample combinations (for more possible combinations, refer to the next table, Possible DIMM Combinations):

Current Memory DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMMs* Size (Rows 0&1) (Rows 2&3) (Rows 1&0) (Rows 3&2)

1 SS SS — — — 1 DS DS — — — 2 SS SS — SS — 2 DS DS DS — — 1 SS / 1DS DS/2>SS DS SS — —

SS>DS/2 SS DS — —

3 SS SS SS SS —

3 DS 2 SS / 1DS DS/2>SS DS SS — SS

SS>DS/2 SS DS SS —

2 DS / 1 SS

4 SS SS SS SS SS

4 DS 3 SSx / 1DS DS/2>SS DS SS — SS

SS>DS/2 SS DS SS —

2 SS / 2 DS DS DS — —

1 SSx / 3 DS DS DS — —

DS DS — —

DS SS — SS SS DS SS — SS DS — — SS SS — —

DS SS — —

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System Memory

DS: Double Sided DIMM; SS: Single Sided DIMM; —: Empty *Current DIMMs means the available DIMMs that you have. Y ou may have to give up one or two DIMMs

due to the limitations indicated on the previous page (see IMPORTANT).

Give up one or two of this DIMM.

Possible DIMM Combinations

NOTE: When installing memory, follow first the combinations in Table 1. If you need more, you may use the combinations in Table 1 with those in Table 2. In any case, make sure that the notes in IMPORTANT, previous page, are considered.

Table1

DIMM1 (Rows 0&1) DIMM3 (Rows 1&0)

DS —

SS — SS SS —DS —SS ——

Table 2

DIMM2 (Rows 2&3 DIMM4 (Rows 3&2)

DS — SS SS SS —

—DS —SS ——

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3.5.2 DIMM Installation

Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DIMMs are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. SIMMs have the same pin contact on both sides.

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Lock

20 Pins

60 Pins

P3C2000

88 Pins

P3C2000 168-Pin DIMM Sockets

The DIMMs must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below).

168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V)

DRAM Key Position

RFU

Buffered

Unbuffered

Voltage Key Position

5.0V

Reserved

3.3V

The notches on the DIMM module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. You must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM slot.

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3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

NOTE: The following pictures are provided for reference purposes only. The appearance of your retention mechanism and fan may be different from the following examples.

Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for a Pentium aged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (SECC2), a Pentium

III processor pack-

II processor packaged in SECC2/SECC, or a Celeron™ processor packaged in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). An ASUS S370 Series CPU card can allow Socket 370 processors to be used on any ASUS motherboard with the Slot 1 connector (See 7.2 S370 Series CPU Card for instructions on using this card).

Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC with heatsink and fan (top view)

Pentium III (in an SECC2) with heatsink and fan NOTE: The SEPP fan (for Celeron processors) is similar to SECC2 fan except that the clamping design is different.

CPU

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3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism

Your motherboard may come preinstalled with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). The URM, which supports Pentium III / II and Celeron processors, may be the folding or non-folding type. Shown below is the folding type.

Folding Universal Retention Mechanism (URM)

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3.6.2 Heatsinks

The recommended heatsinks (see section on recommended heatsinks for Pentium III / II processors for more information) for the boxed Pentium III / II and Celeron processors are those with three-pin fans that can be connected to the fan connectors on the motherboard.

WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s

heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. W ithout sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary.

3.6.3 Installing the Processor

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CPU

NOTE: The following assumes that your motherboard came with a folding URM.

1. Unlock the URM’ s Folding Support Arms: The folding support arms of

the URM are locked when shipped.

Locked Folding Support

T o unlock the support arms, simply flip them up to an upright position.

The URM is now ready for the installation of your processor.

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Unlocked Folding Support

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2. Attach the Heatsink NOTE: If provided, you should follow the heatsink attachment instructions

that came with your heatsink or processor. The following steps are provided only as a general guide and may not reflect those for your heatsink.

Using SECC fan with Pentium

Push the two lock arms one direction to clamp the heatsink onto the processor and the other direction to release.

Lock Arm

Using SECC2 fan with Pentium

III

Lock Arm

Insert the four heatsink’s pins through the holes of the SECC2. Place the metal clip on the ends of the pins and slide until it locks into place.

CPU

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Four Pins and metal clip

W ARNING! Make sure the heatsink is mounted tightly against the SECC2, SECC,

or SEPP; otherwise, the CPU will overheat. You may install an auxiliary fan to provide adequate circulation across the processor’s passive heatsink.

NOTE: The SEPP heatsink and fan (for Intel Celeron processors) is similar to

the SECC2 heatsink and fan except that the clamping design is different.

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3. Insert the SECC2/SECC/SEPP

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CPU

SECC with Pentium

II only: Push the SECC’s two locks inward until you hear

a click (the picture in step 2 shows the locks in the outward position and inward in the picture below).

With the heatsink facing the motherboard’s chipset, push the SECC2, SECC, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until it is fully inserted.

SECC2/SEPP

Push lock inward

CPU fan cable to fan connector

4. Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP

Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP in place by pushing the SECC2/SECC/SEPP until it is firmly seated on the Slot 1 connector.

SECC with Pentium

II only: The SECC locks should be outward when se-

cured so that the lock shows through the retention mechanism’s lock holes.

SECC SECC2/SEPP

Lock hole

CPU fan cable to fan connector

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