ASUS P3V4X User Manual
®
P3V4X
ATX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
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Product Name: ASUS P3V4X
Manual Revision: 1.02 E525
Release Date: March 2000
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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 P3V4X ....................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Special Features................................................................ 10
2.1.3 Performance Features ....................................................... 10
2.1.4 Intelligence ....................................................................... 11
2.2 P3V4X Motherboard Components............................................. 12
3. HARDWARE SETUP 14
3.1 P3V4X Motherboard Layout ..................................................... 14
3.2 Layout Contents ......................................................................... 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure......................................................... 16
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................. 16
3.5 System Memory (DIMM) .......................................................... 20
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................. 23
3.6.1 Quick CPU Installation Procedure ................................... 23
3.6.2 Attaching the Heatsink ..................................................... 24
3.6.3 Installing the Universal Retention Mechanism ................ 24
3.6.4 Installing the Processor .................................................... 26
3.6.5 Removing the Processor ................................................... 27
3.6.6 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors ............... 27
3.6.7 Precautions ....................................................................... 28
3.7 Expansion Cards ........................................................................ 29
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ............................ 29
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 29
Standard Interrupt Assignments ............................................ 30
3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards......................... 31
3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) .................................... 31
3.8 External Connectors ................................................................... 32
3.9 Power Connection Procedures ................................................... 41
4. BIOS SETUP 43
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS .......................................... 43
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System.......................... 43
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ......... 44
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CONTENTS
4.2 BIOS Setup Program.................................................................. 47
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................ 48
4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 48
4.3 Main Menu................................................................................. 50
4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ................................. 51
4.3.2 Keyboard Features............................................................ 54
4.4 Advanced Menu ......................................................................... 56
4.4.1 Chip Configuration........................................................... 60
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ................................................. 63
4.4.3 PCI Configuration ............................................................ 65
4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ...................................................... 68
4.5 Power Menu ............................................................................... 69
4.5.1 Power Up Control............................................................. 71
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ............................................................ 73
4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................. 74
4.7 Exit Menu................................................................................... 75
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 77
5.1 Operating Systems ..................................................................... 77
5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation ................................. 77
5.2 P3V Series Motherboard Support CD........................................ 78
5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx.................................................... 79
5.4 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx ......................................................... 80
5.5 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xx...................................... 80
5.6 VIA 4 in 1 Driver ....................................................................... 82
5.7 Uninstalling Programs................................................................ 82
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 85
6.1 ASUS PC Probe ......................................................................... 85
7. APPENDIX 89
7.1 S370 Series CPU Cards ............................................................. 89
7.1.1 Using the ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards ........................ 90
7.1.2 Setting up the ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards.................. 90
7.2 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card ......................................... 91
7.3 Glossary ..................................................................................... 93
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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. 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
1.1 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 Instructions on setting up the motherboard.
4. BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS
5. SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions 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) 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 jumper caps
(1) Support CD with drivers and utilities
(1) This Motherboard User’s Manual
ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional)
ASUS S370 Series CPU cards (optional)
ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional)
CPU thermal sensor cable (optional)
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2.1 The ASUS P3V4X
The ASUS P3V4X 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
• VIA Apollo Pro133A Chipset: Features the VIA VT82C694X system control-
2. FEATURES
®
Intel Pentium
Intel Pentium
Intel Pentium
Intel Pentium
Intel Pentium
Intel Celeron™ 66MHz FSB SEPP
ler and VIA VT82C596B PCI to ISA bridge with support for AGP 4x mode;
133/100/66MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); and UltraDMA/66 / UltraDMA/33.
III 100MHz FSB, Katmai core SECC2
®
III B 133MHz FSB, Katmai core SECC2
®
III E 100MHz FSB, Coppermine core SECC2
®
III EB 133MHz FSB, Coppermine core SECC2
®
II 100MHz/66MHz FSB SECC
• PC133 Memory / VCM /HSDRAM Support: Equipped with four Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support Intel PC133/PC100-compliant (8,
16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 5 1 2 MB), NEC’s Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAM, or Enhanced Memory System’s High-speed DRAMs (HSDRAMs) up to 2GB. VC
SDRAM and HSDRAM are new DRAM core architectures that dramatically improve the memory system’s ability to service, among others, high multimedia re-
quirements.
• JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings, core voltage, and easy
overclocking of frequency 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.
• Multi-Cache: Supports processors with 512, 256, 128, or 0KB Pipelined Burst
Level 2 cache.
• AGP Slot: Supports AGP cards for high performance, component level inter-
connection targeted at 3D graphical applications supporting 133MHz 4X mode.
• UltraDMA/66 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE control-
ler 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, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.
• Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an op-
tional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7. Appendix).
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2. FEATURES
• Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI
modem card that supports a WOR connector.
• 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.
• SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physi-
cally transport commands and information between SMBus devices.
• PCI/ISA Expansion Slots: Provides six 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots,
which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards (PCI
supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput) and one 16-bit ISA slot.
• Super 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.
• Enhanced ACPI: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced
ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup.
• 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.
• Universal Retention Mechanism: Supports a Pentium®III / II processor pack-
aged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (SECC2/SECC) or a Celeron™ processor packaged in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP).
• Smart BIOS: 2MB firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency ad-
justments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot
selection.
• Integrated Infrared Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote con-
trol package for wireless interfacing with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller.
Specifications
2. FEATURES
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2. FEATURES
2.1.2 Special Features
• ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more
Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support 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.
2. FEATURES
Performance
• Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard disk
drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of hard disk
drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic.
• PC’98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series
motherboards meet PC’98 compliancy . The PC’98 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
Windows95/98/NT.
• Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through
the onboard SYMBIOS firmware.
2.1.3 Performance Features
• Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas-
ter busses to the memory and processor.
• 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.)
• VCM/HSDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation
memory, NEC’s Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs (Synchronous Dynamic Ran-
dom Access Memory) or Enhanced Memory System’s High-speed DRAMs
(HSDRAMs) for higher system performance at minimal cost premium.
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2. FEATURES
2.1.4 Intelligence
• Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleep
mode. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is
an important feature in implementing silent PC systems.
• Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 sec-
onds when the system is in the working state places the system into one of two
states: sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS or OS setting (see
PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). When the power button is pressed
for more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the
BIOS setting.
• 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 fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.
• PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Up: Keyboard/Mouse Power Up can be enabled
or disabled to allow the computer to be powered on by either pressing the space
bar, Ctrl-Esc, or Power keys (see 4.5.1 Power Up Control).
Intelligence
2. FEATURES
• Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): T urbo LEDs now act as informa-
tion providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can determine if there are messages waiting in the mailbox. A simple glimpse provides
useful information to the user.
• 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 vital information from their computers from anywhere in the world!
• System Resources Alert: Today’s operating systems such as Windows 95/98/
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.
• Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is monitored by the
ASUS ASIC through the CPU’s internal thermal diode (on Pentium III, Pentium
II (Deschutes), and PPGA370 Celeron in conjunction with the ASUS S370-133
CPU card) to prevent system overheat and system damage.
• Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure
stable voltage to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are
more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper
system configuration and management.
• Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through
the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is kept in memory on battery power
for more protection.
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2.2 P3V4X Motherboard Components
See opposite page for locations.
Processor Support Slot 1 for Coppermine/Katmai/Mendecino Processors ...... 2
P3V4X Components
2. FEATURES
Main Memory Maximum 2GB support
Expansion Slots 6 PCI Slots .................................................................... 11
2. FEATURES
Location
66MHz to 150MHz bus support
(16 external clock settings)
Chipsets VIA VT82C694X System Controller ............................. 3
VIA VT82C596B PCI to ISA Bridge ............................. 9
2 Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM ........................ 12
Multi-I/O and Keyboard Controller.............................. 16
4 DIMM Sockets ............................................................ 4
PC133 SDRAM support
1 ISA Slot...................................................................... 10
1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot ...................... 17
System I/O 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA66 Support) ....................6
1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector .................................... 8
1 Serial COM1 Connector ............................................ 20
1 Serial COM2 Connector ............................................ 18
1 Parallel Port Connector.............................................. 19
2 USB Connectors ........................................................ 21
1 PS/2 Mouse Connector ....................................(Top) 22
1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ........................ (Bottom) 22
3D Graphics VIA VT82C694X System Controller ............................. 3
Network Feature Wake-On-LAN Connector ............................................15
Wake-On-Ring Connector ............................................ 13
Hardware Monitoring
Power ATX Power Supply Connector ....................................... 1
Form Factor ATX, 19.2cm x 30.5cm (7.6” x 12”)
Hardware Monitor .......................................................... 7
3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors
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2. FEATURES
P3V4X Motherboard Component Locations
22
21
20
19
18
1
23
4
5
6
2. FEATURES
Component Locations
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
9
810
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.1 P3V4X Motherboard Layout
19.2cm (7.6in)
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
USB
T: USB1
B: USB2
COM1
Motherboard Layout
3. H/W SETUP
COM2
PS2KBMS
ATX Power Connector
PARALLEL PORT
JTPWR
CLRTC
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
(CMOS Power)
CPU_FAN
VIA
VT82C694X
CPU Slot 1
Accelerated Graphics Port
Chipset
P3V4X
R
PLED2
PCI Slot 1
PWR_FAN
DIMM Socket 0 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module)
DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module)
DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module)
DIMM Socket 3 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module)
0 1 2 34
Row
12345
O
N
5 6
678
7
9
10
SECONDARY IDE
DIP
Switches
PRIMARY IDE
30.4cm (12.0in)
Multi-I/O
WOL_CON
Flash EEPROM
CHASSIS
SMB
WOR
(Programable BIOS)
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 5
PCI Slot 6
ISA Slot
FLOPPY
VIA
VT82C596B
Chipset
JEN
ASUS
ASIC
with
Hardware
Monitor
CHA_FAN
PANEL
IDELED
IR
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.2 Layout Contents
Motherboard Settings
1) JEN p. 17 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable)
2) U12-Switches 5 & 6 p. 17 AGP Bus Frequency Setting
3) U12-Switches 7–10 p. 18 CPU Bus Frequency Selection
4) U12-Switches 1–4 p. 19 CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple
Expansion Slots/Sockets
1) DIMM1, -2, -3, -4 p. 20 DIMM Memory Module Support
2) Slot 1 p. 23 CPU Support
3) PCI1,-2, -3, -4, -5, -6 p. 29 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots
4) SLOT2 p. 30 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots
6) AGP p. 31 Accelerated Graphics Port
Connectors
1) PS2KBMS p. 32 PS/2 Mouse Port Connector (6 pin-female)
2) PS2KBMS p. 32 PS/2 Keyboard Port Connector (6-pin female)
3) PARALLEL p. 33 Parallel (Printer) Port Connector (25-pin female)
4) COM1, COM2 p. 33 Serial Port COM1 & COM2 (two 9-pin male)
5) USB p. 33 Universal Serial BUS Port Connectors 1 & 2 (T wo 4-pin female)
6) Primary/Secondary IDE p. 34 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pins)
7) FLOPPY p. 34 Floppy Drive Port Connector (34 pins)
8) IDELED p. 35 IDE LED Activity Light (2 pins)
9) WOR p. 35 Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins)
10) CHA_, PWR_, CPU_FAN p. 36 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU Fan Power Lead (3 pins)
11) WOL_CON p. 37 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins)
12) IR p. 37 Infrared Port Module Connector (5 pins)
13) SMB p. 38 SMBus Connector (3 pins)
14) JTPWR p. 38 Thermal Sensor Connector
15) ATXPWR p. 39 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20 pins)
16) CHASSIS p. 39 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pins)
17)
PWR.LED (
18)
KEYLOCK (
19) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 40 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)
20) MSG.LED (PANEL) p. 40 System Message LED (2 pins)
21) SMI (PANEL) p. 40 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins)
22) PWR.SW (PANEL) p. 40 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins)
23) RESET (PANEL) p. 40 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins)
PANEL
PANEL
)
p. 40 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins)
)
p. 40 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins)
*
3. H/W SETUP
Layout Contents
*
The optional onboard hardware monitor uses the address 290H-297H so legacy ISA cards
must not use this address otherwise conflicts will occur.
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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 electric-
Motherboard Settings
3. H/W SETUP
ity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
3. HARDWARE SETUP
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 (U12)
The motherboard’s onboard functions are either adjusted through jumpers or DIP
switches. When using DIP switches, the white block represents the switch’s posi-
tion. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position.
ON
OFF
ON
12345678910
P3V4X
R
P3V4X DIP Switches
1. Frequency Multiple
2. Frequency Multiple
3. Frequency Multiple
4. Frequency Multiple
5. AGP Frequency Selection
6. AGP Frequency Selection
7. Frequency Selection
8. Frequency Selection
9. Frequency Selection
10. Frequency Selection
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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]
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Jumper JumperFree
JEN
123
P3V4X Jumper Mode Setting
2. AGP Bus Frequency Setting (U12-Switches 5&6)
This option sets the frequency ratio between the AGP bus frequency and the
DRAM (CPU bus) frquency . The default sets the AGP frequency to be 2/3 of the
DRAM frequency . When the CPU/DRAM frequency is set to 66MHz, set Switch
5 to [ON] and Switch 6, [ON]. See the processor table on the following page.
ON
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AGP Bus Freq.
=DRAM Freq. x2/3
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12345678910
AGP Bus Freq.
AGP Bus Freq.
=DRAM Freq. x1
=DRAM Freq. x1
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ON
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Auto
Mode
P3V4X AGP Bus Frequency Setting
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AGP Bus Freq.
=DRAM Freq. x1/2
3. CPU Bus Frequency Selection (U12–Switches 7, 8, 9, 10)
This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and
PCI bus. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency (or BUS Clock).
The BUS Clock multiplied by the BUS Multiple equals the CPU’s Internal frequency
(the advertised CPU speed).
NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must be set to OFF.
Motherboard Settings
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ON
12345678910ON12345678910ON12345678910
CPU/DRAM
PCI
CPU/DRAM
PCI
CPU/DRAM
PCI
80MHz
40MHz
ON
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66MHz
33MHz
ON
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68MHz
34MHz
ON
75MHz
37MHz
103MHz
34MHz
100MHz
33MHz
ON
83MHz
42MHz
112MHz
37MHz
120MHz
40MHz
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Frequency Selection
CPU/DRAM
PCI
CPU/DRAM
PCI
CPU/DRAM
PCI
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115MHz
38MHz
ON
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140MHz
35MHz
ON
12345678910
133MHz
33MHz
110MHz
36MHz
150MHz
37MHz
12345678910
105MHz
35MHz
ON
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124MHz
31MHz
NOTE: Overclocking your processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower
speed. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not required for Pentium III/II
processors because they send signals directly to the onboard power regulator.
WARNING! Frequencies above 133MHz exceed the specifications for the on-
board chipset and are not guaranteed to be stable.
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4. CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (U12–Switches 1, 2, 3, 4)
This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of the
CPU and the CPU’s External frequency. These must be set in conjunction with the
CPU Bus Frequency.
NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must be set to OFF.
ON
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3.0x(3/1)
ON
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4.5x(9/2)
ON
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6.0x(6/1)
ON
12345678910
7.5x(15/2)
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Frequency Multiple
ON
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2.0x(2/1)
ON
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3.5x(7/2)
ON
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5.0x(5/1)
ON
12345678910
6.5x(13/2)
ON
12345678910
8.0x(8/1)
ON
12345678910
2.5x(5/2)
ON
12345678910
4.0x(4/1)
ON
12345678910
5.5x(11/2)
ON
12345678910
7.0x(7/1)
ON
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TEST
Adjusting CPU Settings Manually
NOTE: JumperFree mode must be disabled when adjusting CPU settings manually .
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Motherboard Settings
Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of your processor as follows:
(CPU BUS Freq.) (Freq. Multiple) AGP
Intel CPU Model Freq. Mult. BUS F. 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6
Pentium III 733MHz 5.5x 133MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][OFF] [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF]
Pentium III 667MHz 5.0x 133MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF]
Pentium III 700MHz 7.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF]
Pentium III 650MHz 6.5x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][ON][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF]
Pentium III 600MHz 6.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][ON][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF]
Pentium III 550MHz 5.5x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF]
Pentium III 500MHz 5.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF]
Pentium II/III 450MHz 4.5x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][ON][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF]
Pentium II 400MHz 4.0x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][ON][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF]
Pentium II 350MHz 3.5x 100MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][OFF][ON][ON][ON][OFF]
Celeron 466MHz 7.0x 66MHz [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [ON][OFF][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF]
Celeron 433MHz 6.5x 66MHz [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [OFF][ON][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF]
Celeron 400MHz 6.0x 66MHz [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [ON][ON][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF]
Pentium II/Celeron 333MHz 5.0x 66MHz [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [ON][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF]
Pentium II/Celeron 300MHz 4.5x 66MHz [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [OFF][ON][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF]
Pentium II/Celeron 266MHz 4.0x 66MHz [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [ON][ON][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF]
Pentium II 233MHz 3.5x 66MHz [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [ON][OFF]
For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION )
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3.5 System Memory (DIMM)
This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Four sockets
are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory (SDRAM) of 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB to form a memory
size between 8MB to 2GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one
row on the motherboard. This motherboard also supports NEC’s Virtual Channel
(VC) SDRAMs and Enhanced Memory System’s High-speed DRAMs (HSDRAMs).
Memory speed setup is recommended through 4.4.1 Chip Configuration.
IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for more)
• SDRAMs used must be compatible with the current Intel PC133 SDRAM
• DO NOT attempt to mix registered SDRAMs with VC SDRAMs.
System Memory
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specification.
Install memory in any combination as follows:
DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Total Memory
Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
Socket 4 (Rows 6&7) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
Total System Memory (Max 2GB) =
General DIMM Notes
• DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard.
• For the system bus to operate at 100MHz, use only PC100- or PC133-compliant
DIMMs; for the system bus to operate at 133MHz, use PC133-compliant DIMMs.
• ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the
memory of choice for best performance vs. stability.
• 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 16, 32, 64,128, or 256MB; double-sided come in 32,
64, 128, 256, or 512MB.
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DIMM Memory Installation Procedures:
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 as shown. DRAM
SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on both sides. SDRAM DIMMs have
different pin contacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density.
Lock
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60 Pins
20 Pins
P3V4X 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets
The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type,
check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below).
168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V)
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System Memory
DRAM Key Position
RFU
Buffered
Unbuffered
Voltage Key Position
5.0V
Reserved
3.3V
The notches on the DIMM 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 tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing.
This motherboard supports four clock signals.
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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
®
III processor packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge 2 (SECC2), a Pentium® II processor packaged in 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 ASUS motherboards with a Slot 1 connector. (See 7.1 ASUS S370 Series
CPU Cards 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.
3.6.1 Quick CPU Installation Procedure
CPU
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1. Attach the heatsink to the processor with thermal grease and retention clip.
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.
2. Install the Universal Retention Mechanism onto the motherboard.
3. Insert the processor.
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3.6.2 Attaching 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.
1. Attach the heatsink to the processor core with a good quality thermal interface
material.
2. Mount the heatsink to the processor package.
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CPU
Using SECC fan with Pentium
®
II
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
Lock Arm
®
III
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.
Four Pins and metal clip
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.
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.
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3.6.3 Installing the Universal Retention Mechanism
Your motherboard comes with a set of Universal Retention Mechanism (URM),
which supports Pentium III / II and Celeron processors. There are two types of URMs:
(A) With Integrated Retainer Pins and (B) With Separate Retainer Pins.
URM (A) URM (B)
Integrated Retainer Pins
1. Place the motherboard on the anti-static foam that was shipped with the motherboard. Do not place the motherboard on a hard surface while installing the URM
as the black fastener sleeves must protrude through the bottom of the motherboard.
2. Locate the Slot 1 connector on the motherboard.
3. Position the retention mechanism on either side of the Slot 1 connector.
4. Making sure that the top retainer pins are not pushed in, press down on the
retention brackets until the black fastener sleeves fit snugly against the board.
WARNING! Installing the URM while the retainer pins are pushed in will not
only cause the URM to be installed improperly but will also damage the URM.
5. Push the four retainer pins completely down into the black fastener sleeves until
the head of each pin is securely seated.
Separate Retainer Pins
CPU
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3.6.4 Installing the Processor
NOTE: The following steps assume that you have already attached the heatsink and
installed the URM into your motherboard.
1. Make sure that the processor substrate key is aligned with the Slot 1 connector key.
Connector Key
Substrate Key
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CPU
2. Push down firmly but gently the SECC2/SECC/SEPP into the URM until it
snaps into place.
NOTE: The processor edge fingers must be kept parallel to the connector or else
misalignment will occur.
SECC for Pentium II only: Secure the SECC in place by pushing the two SECC
locks outward so that the locks show through the retention mechanism’s lock holes.
SECC2/SEPP: When engaged, the T-bars lock into the slots at the two ends of
the SECC2/SEPP heatsink.
SECC SECC2/SEPP
Lock hole
Lock hole
CPU fan cable to
fan connector
CPU fan
cable to fan
connector
3. If your URM is of type A, make sure the locks are in the locked position as shown.
Locked Position
(push upward)
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3.6.5 Removing the Processor
SECC: Push the SECC’s two locks inward to disengage the latch feature and firmly
lift the SECC assembly out of the URM.
SECC2/SEPP
Push lock inward
CPU fan cable to
fan connector
CPU fan cable to
fan connector
SECC2/SEPP:
URM (A): Unlock the URM by pushing the two locks down and then pull the
SECC2/SEPP assembly out.
URM (B): Place one hand on the heatsink and your other thumb on the top of one
of the URMs. Push the URM away from the assembly with your thumb while you
rotate the processor out of the slot 1 connector with the other.
CAUTION! You may wear gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges
when removing SECC2/SEPP processors.
3.6.6 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors
The recommended heatsinks for the Slot 1 processors are those with three-pin fans
that can be connected to the motherboard’s CPU fan connector. These heatsinks
dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hardware monitor, they can
monitor the fan’s RPM and use the alert function with the Intel LANDesk Client
Manager (LDCM) or the ASUS PC Probe software.
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SECC Heatsink & Fan SECC2 Heatsink & Fan
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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3.6.7 Precautions
Operating a processor at temperatures above its maximum specified operating temperature will shorten the processor lifetime and may cause unreliable operation. To
prevent system overheat and/or damage, it is important to have accurate temperature readings of the processor core (the main source of power dissipation) for system thermal management. Included inside Pentium III, Pentium II (Deschutes), FCPGA370 Celeron, and PPGA370 Celeron processors is a thermal sensor that is connected to the internal thermal diode.
Unlike other motherboards, this motherboard was designed to acquire thermal data
directly from the processor thermal diode. Therefore, the CPU temperature reported
may be higher than those from motherboards that take readings from thermal sensors external to the processor. This is not a cause for alarm. If, however, the BIOS
and/or your hardware monitoring program is reporting a CPU temperature above
the threshold, check the following:
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CPU
1. An Intel recommended fan heatsink is used.
2. Good quality thermal interface material is used.
3. The heatsink is correctly installed onto the processor with a strong retention clip.
4. There is no visible gap between the processor die and heatsink.
The thermal interface material
should be continuous with no
through-holes or debris.
Example of a correctly installed retention clip
Example of an incorrectly installed retention clip
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3.7 Expansion Cards
WARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion
cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both your motherboard and expansion cards.
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers.
2. Remove your computer system’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you
intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use.
3. Carefully align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above.
5. Replace the computer system’s cover.
6. Set up the BIOS if necessary
(such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration)
7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but
most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your
motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free.
IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers
support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Conflicts
will arise between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or
cards inoperable.
Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard
INT-A INT-B INT-C INT-D
PCI slot 1 shared —— —
PCI slot 2 — shared ——
PCI slot 3 ——shared —
PCI slot 4 ———shared
PCI slot 5 ———shared
PCI slot 6 ——shared —
AGP slot shared shared ——
Onboard USB controller ———shared
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