ASUS P3C-LS, P3C-L, P3C-S User Manual

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P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS

Rambus™ Motherboards

USER’S MANUAL

Special Features

P3C-L

•Intel® 82559 10/100 LAN Chipset

•Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN Support

P3C-S

• Adaptec® 7892 Ultra 160 SCSI Controller

P3C-LS

•Intel® 82559 10/100 LAN Chipset

•Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN Support

•Adaptec® 7892 Ultra 160 SCSI Controller

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Copyright © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

	Product Name:	ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS
	Manual Revision:	1.04 E493
	Release Date:	December 1999

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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................		7
1.1	How This Manual Is Organized ..................................................	7
1.2	Item Checklist .............................................................................	7
	SCSI Models (P3C-LS/P3C-S) ................................................	7
	Other Options ..........................................................................	7

2. FEATURES ........................................................................................			8
2.1	The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS ..........................................		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 ........................................................................	24
3.6	Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................	31
3.7	Expansion Cards .......................................................................	38
3.8	External Connectors ..................................................................	42
	SCSI Connection and Termination Information .......................	51
3.9	Power Connection Procedures ..................................................	53

4. BIOS SETUP .....................................................................................			54
4.1	Managing and Updating Your BIOS .........................................		54
	4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System .......................		54
	4.1.2	Updating BIOS Procedures ...........................................	55
	4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS .............................		56
4.2	BIOS Setup Program ................................................................		57
	4.2.1	BIOS Menu Bar .............................................................	58
	4.2.2	Legend Bar ....................................................................	58
4.3	Main Menu ................................................................................		60
	4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ..............................		61
	4.3.2	Keyboard Features .........................................................	64

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4.4	Advanced Menu ........................................................................		66
	4.4.1	CHIP Configuration .......................................................	68
	4.4.2	I/O Device Configuration ..............................................	71
	4.4.3	PCI Configuration .........................................................	73
	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
5.4	Intel LDCM Client Setup ..........................................................		90
5.5	INF Update Utility for Intel 820 Chipset ..................................		92
5.6	Install Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver ......................................		93
5.7	Install YAMAHA XG Audio Driver (VxD) ..................................
	(only with onboard audio option) .............................................		94
5.8	Install YAMAHA XG Studio Audio
	Application (only with onboard audio option) ..........................		94
5.9	Install YAMAHA DS-XG Audio
	Application (only with onboard audio option) ..........................		97
5.10 Install ASUS PC Probe ............................................................			98
5.11	Install ASUS Update .................................................................		99
5.12	Install PC-Cillin 98 .................................................................		100
5.13 Install ADOBE Acrobat Reader ..............................................			101
5.14	Uninstalling Programs ............................................................		102
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE .........................................................			103
6.1	ASUS PC Probe ......................................................................		103
6.2	Using YAMAHA XGPlayer ....................................................		109
7. APPENDIX		......................................................................................	111
7.1	PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card .................................................		111
7.2	Modem Riser (optional) ..........................................................		113

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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 approved 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. Washington DC: Office 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

1.1How 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

(1) Universal Retention Mechanism

(1) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM

(1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/33 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

SCSI Models (P3C-LS/P3C-S)

68-pin Ultra2 SCSI cable with terminator (usable on all 68-pin SCSI devices) 68-pin SCSI cable with internal male to external female connector

50-pin Ultra-Fast SCSI cable

Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set User’s Manual

Other Options

ASUS DR2 DIMM riser (optional)

ASUS S370 Series CPU card (optional)

ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional)

ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 ethernet card (optional)

CPU thermal sensor cable (optional)

Manual / Checklist

1. INTRODUCTION

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.2Specifications

TURES FEA

2.FEATURES

2.1The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS

The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS motherboards are carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors.

2.1.1 Specifications

•Latest Intel Processor Support

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

•Intel 820 Chipset: Features the Intel® 820 chipset (Memory Controller Hub and 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 (RNG), which will improve cryptography, digital signing, and other security protocols.

•PC800 Memory Support: Equipped with two Rambus Inline Memory Module (RIMM) sockets to support Intel PC800/PC700/PC600-compliant Rambus DRAMs (RDRAMs) (available in 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 512MB densities) up to 1GB. These RDRAMs are necessary to meet the increase in processor performance and multimedia and 3D functions, especially where high bandwidth is required. These sockets also accept Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs ( 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) up to 1GB by using an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser (available separately as an option).

•AGP Pro Slot: Comes with an onboard Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that supports AGP cards for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical applications using a 1X, 2X, or 4X mode bus.

•UltraDMA/66 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller 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/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.

• JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of frequency 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.

•Wired for Management (WfM) V2.0 Support: Supports remote monitor, diagnosis, and management (Alert-On-LAN) in network configuration.

•Firmware Hub: Provides security enhancements in computer platforms, such as RNG.

•Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART 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.

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

•Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor.

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

•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.

•PCI/ISA Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards, and one ISA slot (optional) to support legacy add-on cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) In LAN models, supports a secondary Wake-On-LAN activity with an optional Wake-On-LAN Ethernet card on the expansion slot.

•Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firm- ware-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/ RDRAM 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.

•SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices.

2.1.2 Specifications–Optional Components

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

•Network Interface: Features the Intel 82559 Fast-Ethernet Controller (fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) withAlert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN Support.

•Adaptec SCSI Chipset: Features Adaptec’s Ultra160 SCSI controller—AIC- 7892B SCSI chipset—that supports any combination of 50-pin narrow or 68pin Wide/LVD devices through the optional onboard 50and 68-pin SCSI connectors. Ultra160 SCSI technology provides new levels of I/O performance (160MB/sec compared with Ultra2 SCSI’s 80MB/sec) and reliability. Besides, it is completely backward compatible with every generation of SCSI devices.

•PCI Audio: Provides Yamaha PCI audio chipset.

•Infrared Interface: Integrated serial infrared interface supports an optional remote control package for wireless interfacing with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller.

•Wake-Up/Alert Support: Supports Wake-On-LAN/-On-Ring and Alert-On- LAN activity.

Optional Components

2. FEA TURES

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.2 FEAPerformance TURES

2.FEATURES

2.1.3Performance

•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/RW, 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 master buses to memory to CPU.

•RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with a peak bandwidth of 0.8GB/s, Rambus DRAMs can operate at up to 800MHz with a peak bandwidth of 1.6GB/s.

•ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also implemented on all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With 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 fall asleep waiting for system bootup.

•New 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 Windows 95/98/ NT. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as required by PC 99.

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2.1.4Intelligence

•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.

•Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protec- tion.

•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: Today’s operating systems such as Windows 98, Windows 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) ATX 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 if there are messages waiting in the email inbox. 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.

FEATURES	Intelligence
2.

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2Motherboard

.

TURES FEAParts

2.FEATURES

2.2Motherboard Parts

See opposite page for locations.

1ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply

2CPU Slot 1

3Intel 820 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

4RIMM Sockets

5Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH)

6Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors

7Four Mbit Firmware Hub (Programmable BIOS)

8Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O Chipset

9Floppy Disk Drive Connector

10Feature Setting DIP Switches

11Adaptec AIC-3860Q Chipset (optional)

12ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor

13UltraWide SCSI Connector (optional)

14Ultra FastSCSI Connector (optional)

15Ultra160 SCSI Connector (optional)

16PCI-to-ISA Bridge (optional)

17Adaptec 7892B Ultra160 SCSI Controller (optional)

18Wake-On-Ring Connector

19Wake-On-LAN Connector

20ISA Slot (optional)

21Yamaha® 744 PCI Audio Controller (optional)

22PCI Slots

23Intel 82259 10/100 LAN Controller (on LAN model only)

24Audio CODEC (optional)

25Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot

26	Audio Modem Riser Slot	T: Top
27	Joystick/Midi Connector (T) (optional) /	B: Bottom

Line Out, Line In, Microphone In Connectors (B) (optional)

28Serial COM2 Port (B)

29Parallel Port (T)

30Serial COM1 Port (B)

31USB Ports (USB1 & USB2) / LAN (RJ-45) Connector (on LAN model only)

32PS/2 Mouse (T) / PS/2 Keyboard (B) Connector

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2.FEATURES

2.2Motherboard Parts...continued

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

32

31

30`

29

28

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26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10

Motherboard Parts

2. FEA TURES

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Layout Motherboard

.3 SETUP H/W

3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.1 Motherboard Layout

	T: Mouse			PS2KBMS
	B: Keyboard
					OPTIONAL only)45-(RJ			CPU_FAN
	Bottom:		Top:
	USB1		RJ-45
	USB2
	COM1								(16/18bit, 184-pin module)	(16/18bit, 184-pin module)
PARALLEL PORT	COM2				Connector		CPU1 (Slot 1)	Memory
	AUDIOGAME			OPTIONAL				Intel 820	RIMM0	RIMM1
					Power			Controller
								Hub (MCH)
		Line			ATX
		Out				MODEM
		Line			VIDEO
		In			AUX
		Mic			CD_IN
		In					JP10				Row
							Audio Modem Riser		1 2	3 4
									RIMM0 RIMM1
					SPDIFIN		TRCPU

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro)

		JP4		P3C-LS / L / S
		JP5
Audio
Codec		JP6
		JP7

CHA_FAN

PWR_FAN

SECONDARY IDE

PRIMARY IDE

FLOPPY

	Intel I/O
	Controller
	Hub (ICH)			CR2032 3V
				Lithium Cell
				CMOS Power
CLRTC		35				68
		1				34

68-Pin Ultra160 SCSI Connector

PCI Slot 1 (PCI1)

JP17

1

PCI Slot 2 (PCI2)

Adaptec

JP8

Intel

WOL_CON

JP15 (WOR)

7892B

82559

JP9

10/100

Ultra160 SCSI

LAN

PCI Slot 3 (PCI3)

Controller

SPDIOOUT

32-bit

PCI Slot 4 (PCI4)

PCI-to-ISA

PCI

Audio

Bridge

Chipset

JP12

JP2

PCI Slot 5 (PCI5)

JP18 (SMB)

ISA Slot (SLOT2)

50-Pin Ultra-Fast SCSI Connector

35		68
1		34
	68-Pin UltraWide SCSI Connector

Adaptec

3860Q

Chipset

O N

1

DIP

JP22

3 2

Switches

TRPWR

4

5

CHASSIS

IDELED

IR

ASUS

ASIC

with Hardware

PANEL

Monitor

Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase.

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3.2Layout Contents

Motherboard Settings
1)	JP22	p.18	JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable)
2)	JP2	p.18	Audio COntroller Setting (Enable/Disable)
3)	JP10	p.19	Safe Mode Setting
4)	JP12	p.19	Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting
5)	AUDIO CODEC	p.20	Onboard Audio Setting (Enable/Disable)
6)	JP17	p.20	SCSI Controller Setting (Enable/Disable)
7)	JP8	p.21	LAN Controller Setting (Enable/Disable)
8)	JP9	p.21	Wake-On-LAN Setting (Enable/Disable)
9)	DSW (SW2)	p.22	CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Setting
10)	CLRTC	p.63	Clear RTC RAM

Expansion Slots

1)	RIMM0, RIMM1	p.24	184-Pin System Memory Support
2)	CPU	p.31	Central Processing Unit (CPU)
3)	PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4, PCI5 p.38		32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots
4)	AGPPRO	p.40	Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) Slot
5)	AMR	p.41	Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot

Connectors

1)	PS2KBMS	p.42	PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin female)
2)	PS2KBMS	p.42	PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female)
3)	USB	p.43	Universal Serial Bus Ports 0 & 1 (Two 4-pin female)
4)	PARALLEL	p.43	Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female)
5)	COM1, COM2	p.43	Serial Port COM1/COM2 Connectosr (Two 9-pin male)
6)	RJ45	p.43	Fast-Ethernet Port Connector (on LAN model only)
7)	GAME_AUDIO	p.43	Joystick/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional)
8)	GAME_AUDIO	p.44	Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” female) (optional)
9)	CHASSIS	p.44	Chassis Intrusion Connector (4-1 pins)
10)	PRIMARY/SECONDARYIDE p.45		Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pins)
11)	FLOPPY	p.45	Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pins)
12)	WOL_CON	p.46	Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins)
13)	WOR	p.46	Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins)
14)	IDELED	p.47	IDE Activity LED (2 pins)

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15)	CPU_Fan, PWR_FAN	p.47	CPU, Power Supply, Chassis Fan Connectors (Four 3-pin)
	CHA_FAN
16)	MODEM, VIDEO, AUX	p.48	Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4-pins) (optional)
17)	IR	p.48	Serial Infrared Module Connector (5-pin)
18)	SPDIFIN, SPDIOOUT	p.49	Digital Audio Interface Header (Two 2-pin)
19)	ATXPWR	p.49	ATX Power Supply Connectors (20 pins)
20)	SMB	p.50	SMBus Connector (3-pin) (optional)
21)	J1, J2, J3	p.50	Ultra-Fast (50-pin)/Ultra2 (68-pin) SCSI connectors
22)	PLED (PANEL)	p.52	System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins)
23)	KEYLOCK (PANEL)	p.52	Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins)
24)	SPEAKER (PANEL)	p.52	System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)
25)	LED (PANEL)	p.52	System Message LED (2 pins)
26)	SMI (PANEL)	p.52	System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins)
27)	PWRSW (PANEL)	p.52	ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins)
28)	RESET (PANEL)	p.52	Reset Switch Lead (2 pins)

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3.3Hardware 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

3.4Motherboard 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.

P3C-LS / L / S

										DSW	2 1				ON
										(D21)	3
											4
											5
											OFF				ON

1.Frequency Selection

2.Frequency Selection

3.Frequency Selection

4.Frequency Selection

5.Frequency Selection

P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches

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1)JumperFree™ Mode (JP22)

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								JP22
Enable (JumperFree)								[1-2] (default)
Disable (Jumper)							[2-3]

			JP22
P3C-LS / L / S	1	2	3	1	2	3
	JumperFree			Jumper

P3C-LS/L/S JumperFree™ Mode Setting

DSW

(D21)

	2 1			ON
	3
	4
	5

OFF

(JumperFree Mode)

2)Audio Controller Setting (JP2) (on model with onboard PCI audio)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard 32-bit PCI audio controller (optional component). Disable the onboard audio if you are using a PCI audio card on any of the expansion slots or a primary AMR on the AMR slot (see 3.7.3 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot).

Setting

JP2

Enable

[1-2] (default)

Disable

[2-3]

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	JP2
1	1
2	2
3	3
Enable	Disable

P3C-LS/L/S Audio Controller Setting

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3)Safe Mode Setting (JP10)

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. With 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 JP10

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

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JP10

1	2	3	1	2	3
Normal			Safe Mode
(Default)

P3C-LS/L/S Safe Mode Reboot Setting

4)Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (JP12)

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 (JP10) is set to Safe Mode, setting Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting (JP12) to No Reboot will bring the system to Safe Mode so you may correct any problem.

Setting				JP12
Normal				[1-2] (default)
No Reboot			[2-3]

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JP12

1	2	3	1	2	3
Normal			No Reboot
(Default)

P3C-LS/L/S Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting

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5)Onboard Audio Setting (available on software 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 a primary AMR on the AMR slot (see AMR Slot later in this section).

Setting					AUDIO CODEC
Enable					[1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (Default)
Disable				[2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3]

JP4=SPK
JP5=AUD_EN1		JP4–JP7
JP6=AUD_EN2
JP7=ADN#	1	1
	JP4	JP4

JP5

JP5

P3C-LS / L / S	JP6	JP6

JP7

JP7

Enable

Disable

Onboard

Onboard

Audio CODEC

Audio CODEC

(Default)

P3C-LS/L/S Audio CODEC Setting

6)SCSI Controller Setting (JP17) (available on SCSI models only)

This jumper lets you disable or enable the SCSI controller function. Set to Disable if you do not want to use the onboard SCSI controller. The default setting is Enable, which lets you use the onboard SCSI controller.

Setting JP17

Enable

[2-3] (default)

Disable [1-2]

P3C-LS / L / S

P3C-LS/L/S SCSI Controller Setting

JP17

1	2	3	1	2	3

Disable Enable

(Default)

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7)LAN Controller Setting (JP8) (available on LAN models only)

This jumper lets you disable or enable the LAN controller function. Set to Disable if you do not want to use the onboard LAN controller. The default setting is Enable, which lets you use the onboard LAN controller.

Setting JP8

Enable

[1-2] (default)

Disable [2-3]

JP8

				Enable
				(Default)			Disable
				1	2	3	1	2	3

JP8

JP9

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P3C-LS/L/S LAN Controller Setting

8)Wake-On-LAN Controller Setting (JP9) (available on LAN models only) This jumper lets you disable or enable the Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN support of the onboard LAN controller. The default setting is Enable, which lets you use the Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN support of the LAN controller.

Setting JP9

Enable

[2-3] (default)

Disable [1-2]

JP9

1

2

3

1

2

3

JP8

JP9

P3C-LS / L / S	Disable	Enable
		(Default)

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9)CPU External Frequency (FSB) 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.

																							DSW				ON						ON		2 1			ON
																							(D21)		21					21
																									3					3					3
																									4					4					4
																							FSB	→	5					5					5
																									100.9MHz					103MHz					105MHz
																																	ON
																								2 1			ON			2 1				2 1				ON
			P3C-LS / L / S
																								3						3				3
																								4						4				4
																								5						5				5

FSB

→

133.9MHz

138MHz

(JumperFree Mode)

P3C-LS/L/S CPU External Clock

(BUS) Frequency Selection

NOTE: If your processor does not have a locked Frequency Multiple, you must use CPU Core:Bus Freq. 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.

FSB	Frequency Selection Switches
(MHz)	1	2	3	4	5
103.0	[O N ]	[O N ]	[O N ]	[O N ]	[O N ]
105.0	[O N ]	[O N ]	[O N ]	[O N ]	[OFF]
100.9	[O N ]	[O N ]	[O N ]	[OFF] [OFF]
107.0	[O N ]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[O N ]
109.0	[O N ]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[OFF]
112.0	[O N ]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]
114.0	[O N ]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]
116.1	[O N ]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[O N ]	[O N ]
118.0	[O N ]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[O N ]	[OFF]
120.0	[O N ]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[OFF]
122.0	[O N ]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[O N ]
125.1	[O N ]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[OFF]
128.2	[O N ]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]
130.0	[O N ]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]
133.9	[OFF] [O N ]		[O N ]	[O N ] [OFF]
138	[OFF] [O N ]		[O N ] [OFF] [O N ]
142	[OFF]	[O N ]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[OFF]
146	[OFF]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[O N ]
150	[OFF]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[OFF]
153	[OFF]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]
156	[OFF]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]
159.1	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[O N ]	[O N ]
162	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[O N ]	[OFF]
165	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[O N ]
168	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[OFF]	[OFF]
171	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[O N ]
174	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]	[OFF]
177	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[O N ]
180	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]	[OFF]

NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION)

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3.5System Memory

NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory.

This motherboard has two Rambus Inline Memory Module (RIMM) sockets. These sockets (see Important notes for details) support Direct RDRAMs (both ECC and non-ECC are supported) in 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, and 512MB densities for a maximum of 1GB.

With the optional ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser, unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM, 3.3V power level) in 64, 128, 256, or 512MB densities with Serial Presence Detect (SPD) can also be used on the second socket for a maximum of 1GB.

The chipset’s Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature is available only when using RDRAMs. ECC feature is not available when using SDRAM with an ASUS DIMM Riser (ECC memory modules may still be used, but the ECC function will not be available).

For memory speed setup, see 4.4.1 CHIP Configuration.

IMPORTANT

General

1. DO NOT attempt to mix RDRAMs with an SDRAM+Riser or vice versa.

RDRAM

1.If more than one socket will be populated with RDRAMs, RIMM0 must be populated first and then RIMM1. If only one socket will be populated, RIMM0 must be populated with RDRAM, RIMM1 with C-RIMM. See table for an overview.

SDRAM

1.To use SDRAM with this motherboard, an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser must be installed as an interface (see 3.5.2 Installing Memory Using theASUS DR2 DIMM Riser). The riser must (and can only) be inserted into RIMM0, with the bundled C-RIMM inserted into RIMM1. See table for an overview.

2.When populating both DIMM sockets in the riser, the module density on J1M2 must be greater than the one on J1M1.

3.This motherboard’s chipset only supports 64Mbit and 128Mbit SDRAMs (see SDRAM Configurations). 32Mx4 128 Mbit support is for registered DIMMs only. 4Mx16 64 Mbit support is for unbufferred DIMMs only.

C-RIMM/CTRIMM

1.Depending on your configuration, a C-RIMM (Continuity RIMM) must be used to complete the sockets that are not populated by either RDRAMs or an ASUS DIMM Riser (when using SDRAM). C-RIMM is necessary to avoid breaking the signal lines, which are a serial connection in a Rambus interface, such as used in this motherboard. The C-RIMM assures the electrical integrity of a Rambus interface.

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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

Install memory in any of the following combinations (see following pages for installation procedures):

RDRAM

Current	RIMM0	RIMM1
Memory
1 RDRAM	RIMM	C-RIMM
2 RDRAMs	RIMM	RIMM
SDRAM/s*	DIMM Riser*	C-RIMM

*SDRAM with an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser (see Important SDRAM notes in opposite page)

Current	J1M1	J1M2	Notes on
Memory	(Rows 0&1)	(Rows 2&3)	memory size
1 SDRAM	SDRAM	(empty)	—
2 SDRAMs	SDRAM	SDRAM	J1M2J1M1

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3.5.1Installing Memory Using RIMM/C-RIMM

The memory module (RIMM/C-RIMM) will fit in only one orientation.

IMPORTANT: Do not touch the memory module’s connectors. Handle the module only by the edges.

RIMM0 RIMM1

RIMM Sockets

OPTIONAL

PARALLEL PORT

1 2

3 4

											RIMM with Heat Spreader
					P3C-LS / L / S
											C-RIMM

P3C-LS/L/S 184-Pin RIMM Sockets

1.Make sure that the notch keys in the module are aligned with the small ribs inside the RIMM sockets.

MOUNTING NOTCH

RDRAM (with heat spreader)

NOTCH KEYS

CONNECTORS

(TOP VIEW)

EJECTOR

RIBS (inside socket)

2.With the ejectors in the open position (as shown), push down gently but firmly on the memory module until it snaps into place. The guides on the socket’s ejectors should go through the two mounting notches on the module and the ejectors should close. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to secure the module in place.

Removing Memory

1.To release a memory module, push both ejectors outward and pull the module straight up and out of the RIMM sockets.

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3.5.2Installing Memory Using an ASUS DIMM Riser

The ASUS DIMM Riser will fit in only one orientation.

IMPORTANT: Do not touch the riser’s connectors. Handle the riser only by the edges.

RIMM0 RIMM1

OPTIONAL

PARALLEL PORT

				1 2		3 4							ATTACH MOUNT
													BRIDGES

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ASUS DIMM Riser (DR2)

P3C-LS/L/S 184-Pin RIMM Sockets

1.Remove the riser from its static-proof bag.

NOTE: Hold the riser by its edges to avoid touching the connector or any delicate components on the riser.

2.Align the notch keys in the riser with the small ribs inside the RIMM sockets (see opposite page for locations of parts).

3.With the RIMM socket’s ejectors in the open position, push down gently but firmly on the riser until it snaps into place. The guides on the socket’s ejectors should go through the two mounting notches on the riser and the ejectors should close. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to secure the riser in place.

NOTES:

•Do not rock the riser side to side. Rocking the riser can damage the RIMM socket and the riser.

•Do not force the riser in. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the riser out and try again.

•To see if the riser is properly connected, pull it gently. If it resists and stays in place, it is connected. Make sure that you do not pull the riser so much that you accidentally disconnect it.

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MOUNTING NOTCH

SDRAM

NOTCH KEYS

CONNECTORS

RIBS (inside socket)

EJECTOR

J1M1

J1M2					Screw to secure
					riser to case
CAPTIVE NUT					CAPTIVE NUT
(back of riser)					(back of riser)
Screw to secure
riser to case				NOTCH KEYS
				MOUNTING NOTCH
				CONNECTORS
ATTACH MOUNT					ATTACH MOUNT
BRIDGE (top view)					BRIDGE (top view)
					CPU FAN
			RIMM0 (top view)
	EJECTOR		RIBS (inside socket)

4. Screw the captive nuts into the attach mount bridges.

WARNING! Do not overtighten the captive nut. Doing so could damage your motherboard. Tighten captive nuts to no more than 6±1inch/pound.

5.With the ejectors of the DIMM socket (J1M1/J1M2) in the open position and while holding the riser along its edges, push down gently but firmly on one side of the memory module until it snaps into place and then do the same on the other side. The guides on the socket’s ejectors should go through the two mounting notches on the module and the ejectors should close. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to secure the module in place.

IMPORTANT: When populating both DIMM sockets, the module density on J1M2 must be greater than the one on J1M1. For example, if you are installing a 64MB memory on J1M1, you must install memory greater than or equal to 64MB on J1M2.

Removing Memory from the Riser

1.Unscrew the captive nuts from the attach mount bridge.

2.Push both ejectors (J1M1/J1M2) outward while holding the module along its side edges. Pull the module straight up and out of the DIMM sockets on the riser.

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General DIMM Notes

•PC100-compliant modules must be used on the riser because of the strict timing issues involved under this speed.

•This motherboard supports SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory modules. This is the memory of choice for best performance vs. stability.

•BIOS shows your memory type on bootup screen.

•Single-sided memory modules come in 64, 128, 256MB; double-sided come in 128, 256, 512MB.

•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		Voltage Key Position

RFU	Unbuffered	5.0V	Reserved
Buffered			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 socket on the riser. You must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. The riser supports four clock signals.

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