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    R 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
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    THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. 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 2 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    marketing requests only) Technical Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 3
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    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
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    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 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 5
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    '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 de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    (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
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    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 mas- ter busses to the memory and processor. 8 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    keeping time! motherboard. supports an optional re- mote 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-OnLAN activity. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    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. 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11
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    Motherboard Parts 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts See opposite page for locations. 1 ATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supply 2 CPU Slot 1 3 Intel 820 Memory on LAN model only) 32 PS/2 Mouse (T) / PS/2 Keyboard (B) Connector 12 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts...continued 12 34 5 6789 32 31 30` 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 13
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    Chipset JP2 PCI Slot 4 (PCI4) JP12 PCI Slot 5 (PCI5) ISA Slot (SLOT2) PCI-to-ISA Bridge JP18 (SMB) TRPWR JP22 DIP Switches CHASSIS ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor IDELED IR PANEL Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JP22 2) JP2 3) JP10 4) JP12 RAM Expansion Slots 1) RIMM0, RIMM1 p.24 184-Pin System Memory Support 2) CPU p.31 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 3) PCI1, (2 pins) ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 15
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    (2 pins) p.52 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) p.52 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p.52 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install P3C-LS / L / S 12345 DSW (D21) ON 1. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection 5. Frequency Selection ON OFF P3C-LS/L/S DIP Switches ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    a primary AMR on the AMR slot (see 3.7.3 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot). Setting Enable Disable JP2 [1-2] (default) [2-3] ON 12345 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3C-LS / L / S JP2 1 2 3 Enable 1 2 3 Disable P3C-LS/L/S Audio Controller Setting 18 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    the system to Safe Mode so you may correct any problem. Setting Normal No Reboot JP12 [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P3C-LS / L / S JP12 1 23 123 Normal No Reboot (Default) P3C-LS/L/S Automatic Timeout Reboot Setting ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 19
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    3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) Onboard Audio Setting (available on software . Setting Enable Disable JP17 [2-3] (default) [1-2] P3C-LS / L / S JP17 1 23 123 Disable Enable (Default) P3C-LS/L/S SCSI Controller Setting 20 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7) LAN support of the LAN controller. Setting Enable Disable JP9 [2-3] (default) [1-2] P3C-LS / L / S JP9 1 23 JP8 123 JP9 Disable Enable (Default) P3C-LS/L/S Wake-On-LAN Controller Setting ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    BIOS setup to set the Frequency Multiple. If the Frequency Multiple is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple in BIOS setup will have no effect. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. Overclocking can result in ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 23
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    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. 24 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    RIMM C-RIMM *SDRAM with an ASUS DR2 DIMM Riser (see Important SDRAM notes in opposite page) Current Memory J1M1 (Rows 0&1) J1M2 (Rows 2&3) 1 SDRAM 2 SDRAMs SDRAM SDRAM (empty) SDRAM Notes on memory size - J1M2J1M1 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 25
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    push down gently but firmly on the memory module until it snaps into place. The guides on the socket's ejectors should go Memory 1. To release a memory module, push both ejectors outward and pull the module straight up and out of the RIMM sockets. 26 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    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 PARALLEL PORT OPTIONAL P3C-LS / L / S 1 2 3 4 ATTACH MOUNT BRIDGES ASUS DIMM Riser (DR2) P3C-LS The guides on
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    motherboard. 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. 28 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    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 purchasing. The riser supports four clock signals. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 29
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    3. HARDWARE SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) 3. H/W SETUP 30 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    any ASUS motherboard with the Slot 1 connector (See 7.2 S370 Series CPU Card for instructions on motherboard. You may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. 2. Install the Universal Retention Mechanism onto the motherboard. 3. Insert the processor. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    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 provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 32 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    motherboard comes with a set of Universal Retention Mechanism (URM), which supports fit snugly against the board. 5. Push the four retainer pins completely down into the black fastener sleeves until the head of each pin is securely seated. 3. H/W SETUP CPU ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    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 the locked position as shown. Locked Position (push upward) 34 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    (LDCM) or the ASUS PC Probe software. 3. H/W SETUP CPU 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. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 35
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    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 an incorrectly installed retention clip 3. H/W SETUP CPU 36 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    3. HARDWARE SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) 3. H/W SETUP ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 37
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    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 - - INT-C - - shared - shared - - - shared - INT-D - - - shared - - shared - - shared 38 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    , this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is added to the system. For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 39
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    Port (AGP) This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) pro slot to support a new generation of AGP graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth. 3. H/W SETUP Connectors P3C-LS / L / S , the card and the slot may be damaged or burnt. 40 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    CODEC. The motherboard's onboard CODEC (optional) must be disabled when using a primary AMR. NOTE: An AMR is not included with this motherboard. P3C-LS / L / S P3C-LS/L/S Audio Modem Riser Slot PARALLEL PORT 3. H/W SETUP Connectors OPTIONAL 1 2 3 4 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 41
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    These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 42 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    Port Connector (RJ45) (only in LAN models) The RJ-45 connector is optional at the time of purchase and is located on top of the USB connecotrs. The connector allows the motherboard to connect to a Lo- cal Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. RJ45 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 43
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    chassis intrusion lead is not used, a jumper cap must be placed over the pins to close the circuit. PARALLEL PORT OPTIONAL P3C-LS / L / S 1 2 3 4 +5Volt (Power Supply Stand By) Chassis Signal 1 Ground CHASSIS P3C-LS/L/S Chassis Open Alarm Lead 44 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    support the provided UltraDMA/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable's blue connector to the motherboard's P3C-LS / L / S 1 2 3 4 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 PIN 1 P3C-LS/L/S Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    enabled (see 4.4.3 Power Management) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power. 3. H/W SETUP Connectors PARALLEL PORT OPTIONAL P3C-LS / L / S 1 2 3 4 JP15 2 Ring# Ground 1 P3C-LS/L/S Wake-On-Ring Connector 46 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins. PARALLEL PORT P3C-LS / L / S 1 2 3 4 CPU_Fan PWR_Fan CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation OPTIONAL P3C-LS/L/S 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User
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    the motherboard's IR connector according to the pin definitions. PARALLEL PORT P3C-LS / L / S 1 2 3 4 IR +5V (NC) IRRX GND IRTX 1 9 2 10 OPTIONAL (NC) GND CIRRX CIR +5V P3C-LS/L/S Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) 48 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS
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    P3C-LS / L / S 1 2 3 4 +3.3 Volts -12.0 Volts Ground Power Supply On Ground Ground Ground -5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts P3C-LS/L/S ATX Power Connector +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground Power Good +5V Standby +12.0 Volts ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    1 34 68-Pin Ultra160 SCSI Connector P3C-LS / L / S 1 50-Pin Ultra-Fast SCSI Connector 35 68 1 34 68-Pin Wide SCSI Connector P3C-LS/L/S Onboard SCSI Connectors IMPORTANT: Read the SCSI connection and termination information on the next page. 50 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    AIC-7892B chipset (optional) incorporates an advanced multimode I/O cell that supports both single-ended (SE) and low voltage differential (LVD) devices. -Ended Devices CD-ROM Scanner Tape P3C-LS/L/S Mixed LVD and Single-Ended Device Configurations ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 51
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    driver support. 26) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually any problems. This P3C-LS / L / S Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. P3C-LS/L/S System Panel Connectors 52 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    system user's manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn ON the power, the system > to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 53
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    motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory work with certain memory drivers that may be Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 54 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    problems with your motherboard and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result in your motherboard having more problems! 1. Download an updated ASUS operation, press . 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 55
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    if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you saved to disk above. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update the BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need servicing. 56 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User
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    motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using the provided utility as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard screens exactly. 4. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 57
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    cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup 4. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction 58 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    it indicates that there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use and or the up and key to return to the main menu. Take some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys and their ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 59
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    3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode support will allow reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Drive A] [Drive B] [Both] 60 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    old or too new. You can try updating your BIOS or enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters manually. NOTE: After the IDE hard disk drive information has been entered into BIOS, new IDE hard disk for the Type field are: [None] - to disable IDE devices ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 61
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    older previous system, incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk. ] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual]. 62 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    number of sectors per block to the highest number supported by the drive. This field can also be configured manually. Note that when this field is automatically configured, the options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 63
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    : [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 64 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    . In other words, it makes erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) Memory [XXX MB] This field displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during bootup. You do not need to make changes to this field. This is a display only field. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the CPU Bus Frequency. Each of the two memory data transfer methods leads to a set of 15 CPU Bus Frequency selections. Configuration options: [3/1] vary depending on the CPU/PCI Frequency Ratio. 66 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled]; otherwise, leave this on [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    and recovery of single-bit errors. When [EC-Only] is selected, data errors are detected but not corrected. This field is available only if your memory modules have ECC. Configuration options: [Non-ECC] [ECC] [EC-Only] 68 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    Using SDRAM Modules SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This sets the optimal SDRAM timings, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting of [By SPD] automatically options: [Fast] [Normal] 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 69
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    this field is disabled, the 8-bit and 16-bit I/O Recovery Time configurations will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 8-bit, 16-bit I/O Recovery Time [3.5 BUSCLK] Leave on default setting. 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 70 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    I/O Device Config Onboard AC97 Modem Controller, Audio Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard's BIOS to detect whether you are using any modem/audio device. If a modem/audio options: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10] [Disabled] ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 71
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    onboard standard infrared feature and sets the second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the motherboard. If your system already has a second serial port connected to [Disabled] [2E0-2E8H] [3E0-3E8H] 4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config 72 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    or MPEG Video Cards, may not show colors properly. The setting [Enabled] should correct this problem. Otherwise, leave this on the default setting of [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ (SE) devices, such as scanners, CD-ROMs, or tape drives. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 73
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    clustering applications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Set to [Enabled] if you want [Disabled] Leave on default setting. 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration 74 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    to know which addresses the ROMs use to shadow them specifically. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount used for this purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Shadow Configuration ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 75
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    Max Saving] IMPORTANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be installed to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. For DOS Advanced in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 76 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    expansion cards you use on the motherboard do not support the STR function, you must leave this field on the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Sets the time ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 77
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    ] [Enabled] IMPORTANT: This feature requires an optional network interface with Wake-OnLAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power. 78 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    system power up. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 4. BIOS SETUP Power Up Control ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 79
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    MB Temperature, CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard) and CPU temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. CPU Fan, Power Fan, Chassis prompted to "Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP". 80 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    -ROM drives or allow you to disable this field. Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Network)] ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 81
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    will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu 82 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program. If you have made changes to fields other than system date, system time, and password, the system will ask for confirmation before exiting. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 83
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    option, all selections are saved and a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM. 4. BIOS SETUP Exit Menu 84 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.1.1 First Time instructions to complete installation. 55.. SS//WWSSEETTUUPP WiWinnddoowwss9988 NOTE: The screen displays in this and the following section may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your screen. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    P3C Series Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support . Refer to online help for more information. 86 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    motherboard's manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support folder. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 87
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    utility, such as ASUS PC Probe, is installed. To uninstall any program, see 5.14 Uninstalling Programs. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here only after you have carefully read the license agreement. (4) Click here. 88 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    't have the Acrobat Reader installed. See 5.12 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader V4.0 on how to install the Acrobar Reader. (10) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 89
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    . Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD ASUS PC Probe, is installed. To uninstall any program, see 5.14 Uninstalling Programs. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 90 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    if you don't have the Acrobat Reader installed. See 5.12 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader V4.0 on how to install the Acrobar Reader. (11) Click here. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 91
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    Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 92 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here. (6) Click here and then click Finish. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS
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    drivers and/or software. You may not, however, be able to use immediately the devices associated with the drivers or software because these drivers need to be enabled. These drivers are enabled when Windows starts/restarts. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 94 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    XG Studio Audio Application (only with onboard audio option) Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon here. (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 95 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98
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    5. SOFTWARE SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 96 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    ASUS PC Probe Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. NOTE: ASUS and when the Setup Complete box appears, click Finish to complete setup. 98 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.12 Install PC-Cillin 98 Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to disk is created, click OK. (9) Click here and then click Finish to restart. 100 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.13 Install ADOBE Acrobat Reader Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in Click here. (5) Click here and then click Finish to restart. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 101
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    98 (1) Double-click here to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box. (2) Select the program to remove and click Add/ Remove. (3) Click here. 102 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    Start button, point to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx. The PC Probe icon will appear on the taskbar's system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon will allow you to see the status of your PC. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 103
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    6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Voltage Monitor Shows the PC's voltages. 104 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    of your PC by date, time, and target history. Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC's hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. Memory Shows the PC's memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 105
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    in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program. 106 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 107
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    6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE (This page was intentionally left blank) 6. S/W REFERENCE 108 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    Arrangement Block Level Meter Display Voice Select Channel Solo Channel Mute Pan Knob Channel Volume Slider Live Stage Exit Minimize Effect Control Master Volume Slider ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 109
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    tone generator (MU80 or MU50 etc.) External tone generator of another manufacturer Driver to select and set Select the YAMAHA SGMP Driver Select the YAMAHA SXG50 Driver Select the YAMAHA CBX Driver Refer to the owner's manual for your tone generator. 110 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    LAN (WOL) output signal to the motherboard's WOL_CON in order to utilize the wake on LAN feature of the motherboard. Connect the LAN activity output signal (LAN_LED) to the system cabinet's front panel LAN_LED in order to display the LAN data activity. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 111
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    7.1.2 Software Driver Support • NetWare ODI Drivers - Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client • NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft the system administrator's job, and then of course save you time-consuming efforts and costs. Q: What components does Wake-On- ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    In appearance, the primary MR has a crystal onboard but the secondary does not. If your motherboard has an audio codec and no PCI audio chipset onboard, you may use the secondary MR; connector to a telephone (optional). 6. Replace the computer chassis. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 113
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    "Add New Hardware Found". 3. Select Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. 4. Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive. Enter the path E:\Modem\Win98 modem, responses will be displayed as shown. 114 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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USER’S MANUAL
Special Features
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Intel® 82559 10/100 LAN Chipset
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Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN Support
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Adaptec® 7892 Ultra 160 SCSI Controller
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Intel® 82559 10/100 LAN Chipset
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Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN Support
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Adaptec® 7892 Ultra 160 SCSI Controller