Asus X900-PIB Manual

P3C-E

Rambus™ Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

2 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual

USER'S NOTICE

Product Name: ASUS P3C-E

Manual Revision: 1.04 E478

Release Date: November 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 P3C-E........................................................................ 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 ........................................................................ 22

3.5.1 Installing Memory Using RIMM/C-RIMM .................. 23

3.5.2 Installing Memory Using an ASUS DIMM Riser ......... 24

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

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

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

3.6.3 Installing the Processor.................................................. 29

3.6.4 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions.................................... 30

3.6.5 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors ............ 33

3.6.6 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 Power Connection Procedures .................................................. 47

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CONTENTS

4. BIOS SETUP..................................................................................... 48

4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 48

4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System....................... 48

4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures ........................................... 49

4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 51

4.3 Main Menu................................................................................ 54

4.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................................ 60

4.5 Power Menu .............................................................................. 72

4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................ 77

4.7 Exit Menu ................................................................................. 79

5. SOFTWARE SETUP....................................................................... 81

5.1 Operating Systems .................................................................... 81

5.2 P3C Series Motherboard Support CD....................................... 82

5.3 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup ............................................. 84

5.4 Intel LDCM Client Setup.......................................................... 86

5.5 INF Update Utility for Intel 820 Chipset .................................. 88

5.6 Install YAMAHA XG Audio Driver (VxD) ..................................

(only with onboard audio option) ............................................. 89

5.7 Install YAMAHA XG Studio Audio

Application (only with onboard audio option).......................... 90

5.8 Install Y AMAHA DS-XG Audio

Application (only with onboard audio option).......................... 91

5.9 Install ASUS PC Probe V2.10 .................................................. 92

5.10 Install ASUS Update V2.24 ...................................................... 93

5.11 Install PC-Cillin 98 V4.06 ........................................................ 94

5.12 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader V4.0 ...................................... 95

5.13 Uninstalling Programs .............................................................. 96

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ........................................................... 97

6.1 ASUS PC Probe ........................................................................ 97

6.2 Using YAMAHA XGPlayer.................................................... 103

6.3 Using YAMAHA XGstudio Mixer ......................................... 105

7. APPENDIX...................................................................................... 107

7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card ................................................. 107

7.2 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 installa-

tion. 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 interfer-

ence 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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1.1 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

(1) Universal Retention Mechanism

(1) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMMs

(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

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)

1. INTRODUCTION

Manual / Checklist

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2.1 The ASUS P3C-E

The ASUS P3C-E 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

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 100MHzMHz 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, which will improve cryptog-

raphy, 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 perfor-

mance and multimedia and 3D functions, especially where high bandwidth is

required. These sockets also accept Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs (16, 32,

64, 128, 256, or 512MB) up to 1GB by using an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser (avail-

able separately as an option).

• AGP Pro Slot: Supports the new Accelerated Graphics Port Pro card for high

performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical applica-

tions 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/R W , LS-120,

and Tape Backup drives.

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

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

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.

2. FEATURES

Specifications

2. FEATURES

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2. FEATURES

Optional Components

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

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!

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

• 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.

• 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 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.)

• 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 firm-

ware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually au-

tomatic 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.

• 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.

2.1.2 Specifications–Optional Components

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

• PCI Audio: Provides Yamaha PCI audio chipset. Full audio output can be di-

rected to the chassis’ internal speaker to save space, save money, and reduce

complications associated with external speakers.

• Infrared Interface: Integrated serial infrared interface supports an optional re-

mote control package for wireless interfacing with external peripherals, per-

sonal 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.

• RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new gen-

eration 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 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 fall asleep waiting 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 compo-

nents 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. FEATURES

Intelligence

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.

• 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: 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 moni-

tor will warn the user before the system resources are used up to prevent pos-

sible application crashes. Suggestions will give the user information on manag-

ing 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 sec-

onds 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 infor-

mation providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can

determine the stage the computer is in. A simple glimpse provides useful infor-

mation to the user.

• Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up can be enabled or dis-

abled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to be powered ON using your

keyboard or mouse click.

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2. FEATURES

Motherboard Parts

2.2 Motherboard Parts

See opposite page for locations.

ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply

CPU Slot 1

Intel 820 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

RIMM Sockets

Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH)

Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors

Four Mbit Firmware Hub (Programmable BIOS)

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

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

Feature Setting DIP Switches

ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor

PCI-to-ISA Bridge

Wake-On-Ring Connector

Wake-On-LAN Connector

ISA Slot (optional)

Yamaha® 744 PCI Audio Controller (optional)

PCI Slots

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 (B) (optional)

Serial COM2 Port (B)

Parallel Port (T)

Serial COM1 Port (B)

USB Ports (USB1 & USB2)

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

T: Top

B: Bottom

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2. FEATURES

Motherboard Parts

2.2 Motherboard Parts...

continued

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1 86

1314 9

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.1 Motherboard Layout

P3C-E

GAME_AUDIO

Mic

Line

Out

Line

TRCPU

WOL_CON

JP15 (WOR)

PCI Slot 2 (PCI2)

PCI Slot 1 (PCI1)

PCI Slot 3 (PCI3)

PCI Slot 4 (PCI4)

PCI Slot 5 (PCI5)

Audio

Codec

JP10

CLRTC

SPDIOOUT

JP2

JP12

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Intel I/O

Controller

Hub (ICH)

PCI-to-ISA

Bridge

COM1

COM2

OPTIONAL

USB

T: USB1

B: USB2

B: Keyboard

T: Mouse

PS2KBMS

T: Top B: Bottom

ATX Power Connector

MODEM

Audio Modem Riser

CD_IN

VIDEO

AUX

Intel 820

Memory

Controller

Hub (MCH)

CPU1 (Slot 1)

CPU_FAN

RIMM0 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module)

RIMM1 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module)

Row

RIMM0 RIMM1

SPDIFIN

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro)

CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PRIMARY IDE

SECONDARY IDE

FLOPPY

PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN

32-bit

PCI

Audio

Chipset

ISA Slot (SLOT2)

DIP Switches

ASUS

ASIC

with Hardware

Monitor

CHASSIS

TRPWR

JP22

IDELED

PANEL

PARALLEL PORT

Motherboard Layout

3. H/W SETUP

Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase.

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.2 Layout 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) DSW (SW2) p.20 CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Setting

6) CLRTC p.59 Clear RTC RAM

Expansion Slots

1) RIMM0, RIMM1 p.22 184-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

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)

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_Fan, PWR_FAN p.44 CPU, Power Supply, Chassis Fan Connectors (Four 3-pin)

CHA_FAN

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

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

17)SPDIFIN, SPDIOOUT p.45 Digital Audio Interface Header (Two 2-pin)

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

Layout Contents

3. H/W SETUP

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

3. H/W SETUP

19) PLED (PANEL) p.46 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins)

20) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p.46 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins)

21) SPEAKER (PANEL) p.46 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)

22) LED (PANEL) p.46 System Message LED (2 pins)

23) SMI (PANEL) p.46 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins)

24) PWRSW (PANEL) p.46 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins)

25) RESET (PANEL) p.46 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins)

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3. HARDWARE SETUP

Motherboard Settings

3. H/W 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 electric-

ity, 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 con-

nectors, 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 posi-

tion. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position.

P3C-E DIP Switches

1. Frequency Selection

2. Frequency Selection

3. Frequency Selection

4. Frequency Selection

5. Frequency Selection

OFF

12345

DSW

(D21)

P3C-E

PARALLEL PORT

OPTIONAL

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Motherboard Settings

3. H/W SETUP

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]

P3C-E JumperFree™ Mode Setting

JumperFree Jumper

123

JP22

P3C-E

PARALLEL PORT

OPTIONAL

(JumperFree Mode)

12345

DSW

(SW2)

OFF

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

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard 32-bit PCI audio control-

ler (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). If using a PCI audio card, Onboard AC97

Audio Controller in 4.4.2 1/O Device Configuration must also be disabled.

P3C-E

P3C-E Audio Controller Setting

Enable Disable

JP2

Setting JP2

Enable [1-2] (default)

Disable [2-3]

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3) Safe Mode Setting (JP10)

Usually socket 370 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 socket 370 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 mul-

tiple of 2 and 100MHz FSB to enter BIOS setup to correct the problem.

Setting JP10

Normal [1-2] (default)

Safe Mode [2-3]

Normal

(Default)

Safe Mode

123

JP10

P3C-E

P3C-E 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 in-

effectively, 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]

P3C-E

P3C-E Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting

Normal

(Default)

No Reboot

123

JP12

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6) 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.

DSW

(SW2)

CPU

PCI

→

103MHz

34.3MHz

105MHz

34.9MHz

100MHz

33.6MHz

12345

CPU

PCI

→

138MHz

34.5MHz

133.9MHz

33.4MHz

12345

P3C-E CPU External Clock

(BUS) Frequency Selection

(JumperFree Mode)

12345

P3C-E

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 .

CPU PCI Frequency Selection Switches

(MHz) (MHz) 1 2 3 4 5

103.0 34.33 [O N] [ON ] [ON ] [ON ] [ON ]

105.0 35.00 [O N] [ON ] [ON ] [ON ] [OFF]

100.9 33.63 [O N] [ON ] [ON ] [OFF] [OFF]

107.0 35.67 [O N] [ON ] [OFF] [ON ] [O N]

109.0 36.33 [O N] [ON ] [OFF] [ON ] [OFF]

112.0 37.33 [ON] [O N] [OFF] [OFF] [ON ]

114.0 38.00 [ON] [O N] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF]

116.1 38.70 [ON] [OFF] [O N] [O N] [O N]

118.0 39.33 [ON] [OFF] [O N] [O N] [OFF]

120.0 40.00 [O N] [OFF] [ON ] [OFF] [OFF]

122.0 40.67 [O N] [OFF] [OFF] [O N] [O N]

125.1 41.70 [O N] [OFF] [OFF] [O N] [OFF]

128.2 42.73 [O N] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [O N]

130.0 43.33 [O N] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF]

133.9 33.48 [OFF] [ON ] [ON ] [ON ] [OFF]

138 34.5 [OFF] [ON] [O N] [OFF] [ON ]

142 35.5 [OFF] [ON] [O N] [OFF] [OFF]

146 36.5 [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON ] [ON ]

150 37.5 [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON ] [OFF]

153 38.25 [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [O N]

156 39 [OFF] [ON ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF]

159.1 39.78 [OFF] [OFF] [ON ] [O N] [O N]

162 40.5 [OFF] [OFF] [O N] [O N] [OFF]

165 41.25 [OFF] [OFF] [ON ] [OFF] [O N]

168 42 [OFF] [OFF] [ON ] [OFF] [OFF]

171 42.75 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON ]

174 43.5 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [O N] [OFF]

177 44.25 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON ]

180 45 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF]

NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CON-

TACT INFORMATION)

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System Memory

3. H/W SETUP

3.5 System 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 support Direct RDRAMs (both ECC and non-ECC are supported) in 64, 96,

128, 192, and 256MB densities.

With an optional ASUS DIMM Riser, unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random

Access Memory (SDRAM, 3.3V power level) in 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB

densities can also be used on these sockets.

The chipset’s Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature is available only when

using RDRAMs. ECC feature is not available when using SDRAM (ECC and non-

ECC) with an ASUS DIMM Riser.

For memory speed setup, see 4.4.1 CHIP Configuration.

Install memory in any combination as follows:

Location Memory Module Subtotal

RIMM0

RDRAM (do not use when SDRAM is used) x 1

(Rows 0&1)

C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated)

RIMM1

RDRAM (do not use when SDRAM is used) x 1

(Rows 2&3)

C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated)

TOT AL SYSTEM MEMORY =

(RDRAM: 1GB Max) / (SDRAM: 1GB Max)

IMPORTANT

1. When using RDRAM as memory, the RIMM sockets must be populated in

the following sequence: RIMM0 and then RIMM1.

2. To use SDRAM with this motherboard, an ASUS DIMM Riser (ASUS DR2)

must be installed as an interface (see 3.5.2 Installing Memory Using the ASUS

DIMM Riser). Th e riser must be inserted into RIMM0, with RIMM1 populated

with C-RIMM.

3. C-RIMMs (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.

This assures the electrical integrity of a Rambus interface.

4. DO NOT mix RDRAMs with an SDRAM+Riser or vice versa.

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3.5.1 Installing 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 mod-

ule only by the edges.

P3C-E 184-Pin RIMM Sockets

RIMM Sockets

P3C-E

PARALLEL PORT

OPTIONAL

RIMM with Heat Spreader

C-RIMM

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

inside the RIMM sockets.

NOTCH KEYS

CONNECTORS

RDRAM (with heat spreader)MOUNTING NOTCH

RIBS (inside socket)

EJECTOR

(TOP VIEW)

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 mod-

ule 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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3.5.2 Installing 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.

P3C-E 184-Pin RIMM Sockets

ASUS DIMM Riser (DR2)

ATTACH MOUNT

BRIDGES

P3C-E

PARALLEL PORT

OPTIONAL

RIMM0 RIMM1

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

NOTE: Hold the riser by its edges to avoid touching the connector or any deli-

cate 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.

• T o 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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J1M1

J1M2

RIBS (inside socket)

EJECTOR

RIMM0 (top view)

NOTCH KEYS

CONNECTORS

SDRAMMOUNTING NOTCH

NOTCH KEYS

CONNECTORS

MOUNTING NOTCH

EJECTORRIBS (inside socket)

Screw to secure

riser to case

CAPTIVE NUT

(back of riser)

ATTACH MOUNT

BRIDGE (top view)

ATTACH MOUNT

BRIDGE (top view)

CPU FAN

Screw to secure

riser to case

CAPTIVE NUT

(back of riser)

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 ejec-

tors 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. To release a memory module, 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 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB; double-sided

come in 32, 64, 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

Unbuffered

RFU

Buffered

Reserved

3.3V

5.0V

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 pur-

chasing. The riser supports four clock signals.

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CPU

3. H/W SETUP

3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

NOTE: The following pictures are provided for reference purposes only. The ap-

pearance 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 pack-

aged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (SECC2), a Pentium

II processor pack-

aged in SECC2/SECC, or a Celeron™ processor packaged in a Single Edge Proces-

sor Package (SEPP). An ASUS S370 Series CPU card can allow Socket 370 proces-

sors 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).

3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism

Y our motherboard comes preinstalled with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM).

The URM supports Pentium III / II and Celeron processors.

Universal Retention Mechanism (URM)

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.

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

3.6.3 Installing the Processor

Unlocked Folding Support

T o unlock the support arms, simply flip

them up to an upright position.

Locked Folding Support

1. Unlock the URM’ s Folding Support

Arms: The folding support arms of

the URM are locked when shipped.

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.

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CPU

3. H/W SETUP

3. Insert the SECC2/SECC/SEPP

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

CPU fan cable to

fan connector

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.

Using SECC2 fan with Pentium

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.

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.

Four Pins and metal clip

Lock Arm

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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

CPU fan cable to

fan connector

CPU fan

cable to fan

connector

Lock hole

3.6.4 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions

ASUS provides two smart solutions to Slot 1 CPU thermal problems: the ASUS

Smart Fan or ASUS S-P2FAN and the ASUS P2T -Cable.

ASUS S-P2FAN

The optional ASUS Smart Fan or

ASUS S-P2FAN is a CPU fan for a

Pentium

II processor packaged in

an SECC. Unlike other CPU thermal

solutions, the ASUS S-P2FAN has

an integrated thermal sensor located

near the center of the CPU heat source. The sensor is optimized by ASUS to give the

most accurate reading of the CPU temperature, thus provides the best protection to

your computer system.

To Use the ASUS S-P2FAN

See 2. Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for the relevant procedures. Note

that the S-P2FAN comes with a rock arm design for easy FAN/CPU installation.

Rock Arm

CPU Fan Cable

Thermal Sensor

Cable

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