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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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    of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or
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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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    CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 SCSI Models (P3C-LS/P3C-S 7 Other Options 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Specifications-Optional Components 9 2.1.3 Performance 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11
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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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    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 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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    infrared interface 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 9
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    to 33MB/s. This motherboard with its chipset and support for UltraDMA/66 doubles the UltraDMA/33 burst 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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    any information from their computers from anywhere in the world. • Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Message LEDs now act as information providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 11
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    10 Feature Setting DIP Switches 11 Adaptec AIC-3860Q Chipset (optional) 12 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor 13 UltraWide SCSI Connector (optional) 14 Ultra FastSCSI Connector (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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    Out MODEM Intel 820 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Line In VIDEO AUX Mic CD_IN In JP10 Audio Modem Riser 1 2 RIMM0 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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    Frequency Setting p.63 Clear RTC RAM Expansion Slots 1) RIMM0, RIMM1 p.24 184-Pin System Memory Support 2) CPU p.31 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 3) PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4, PCI5 p.38 Connector (2 pins) 14) IDELED p.47 IDE Activity LED (2 pins) ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 15
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    3. HARDWARE SETUP 15) CPU_Fan, PWR_FAN CHA_FAN 16) MODEM, VIDEO, AUX 17) IR 18) SPDIFIN, SPDIOOUT 19) ATXPWR 20) SMB 21) J1, J2, J3 22) PLED (PANEL 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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    . The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. 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 17
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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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    onboard SCSI controller. The default setting is Enable, which lets you use the onboard SCSI controller. 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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    Enable, which lets you use the Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-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 21
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    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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    ] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [O N ] [OFF] [OFF] [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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    (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 module straight up and out of the RIMM sockets. 26 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    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 riser so much that you accidentally disconnect it. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 27
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    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 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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    the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position Voltage Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered 5.0V Reserved 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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    can allow Socket 370 processors to be used on any ASUS motherboard with the Slot 1 connector (See 7.2 S370 Series CPU Card for instructions on using this card). Pentium II processor packaged in Mechanism onto the motherboard. 3. Insert the processor. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 31
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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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    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) until the head of each pin is securely seated. 3. H/W SETUP CPU ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 33
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    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) 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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    should be continuous with no through-holes or debris. Example of a correctly installed retention clip Example of 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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    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 - - - - shared - - 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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    your system. Make sure that no two devices use the same IRQ or your computer will experience problems when those two devices are in use at the same time. To simplify this process, this PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 39
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    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 AGP Card without Retention Notch card and the slot may be damaged or burnt. 40 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot This connector supports a specially designed audio and/or modem card called 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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    allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 42 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    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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    ) (optional) You may connect game joysticks or game pads to this connector for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing 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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    disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). 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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    P3C-LS/L/S IDE Activity LED 15) Power Supply, CPU, Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) These connectors support cooling 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's Manual
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    '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 User's Manual
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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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    for assistance. 7. During power-ON, hold down to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your " will not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 53
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    not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from your hard drive. It 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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    solve your problems. Careless updating can result in your motherboard having more problems! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION this 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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    4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using the provided utility as described in 4.1 purposes only and may not reflect your BIOS 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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    help text for the currently selected field. NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default setting for that field. 4. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction 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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    an 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. HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual]. 62 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User
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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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    ] 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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    enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. 4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu P3C-LS / L / S CLRTC Short solder points to Clear CMOS P3C-LS/L/S Clear RTC RAM Halt On [All Errors] This field determines which to this field. This is a display only field. ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 65
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    0x]...[7.0x] [7.5x] [8.0x] CPU/PCI Freq. Ratio (when CPU Internal Frequency is set to [Manual]) This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with vary depending on the CPU/PCI Frequency Ratio. 66 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    mouse is detected or not. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of [Auto] allows the options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 67
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    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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    to [User Define]. SDRAM MA Wait State [Normal] This controls the leadoff clocks for CPU read cycles. Configuration options: [Fast] [Normal] 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 69
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    video memory of the processor. It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. You must set this to UC (uncacheable) if your display card cannot support 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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    for the onboard serial connectors. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration 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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    this field activates the 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 [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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    VGA cards, such as graphics accelerators or MPEG Video Cards, may not show colors properly. The setting [Enabled] should correct this problem. Otherwise, leave this on the default setting of (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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    drives, using low voltage differential (LVD) technology. LVD allows the onboard SCSI chipset to support a maximum of 15 devices on a 12m cable, a fourfold increase over UltraSCSI cable length ] Leave on default setting. 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration 74 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    BIOS Shadow [Enabled] This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM to RAM. Relocating to RAM enhances system performance, as 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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    Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns OFF the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. 4. BIOS SETUP Power . Click Advanced in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 76 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    The DPMS (Display Power Management System) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen (use this Configuration options: [Soft off] [Suspend] 4. BIOS SETUP Power Menu 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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    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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    Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details". You will then be 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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    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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    4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 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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    Driver: Installs Intel's Ultra ATA storage driver. • Install Adaptec SCSI 7892 Driver: Installs Adaptec's SCSI 7892 driver. • Install YAMAHA XG Audio Driver (Optional): Installs the drivers and software. Refer to online help for more information. 86 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. • ReadMe: Allows you to view the support CD file list and contact information. • Exit: Exits Runtime library in DIRECTX6 folder. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual 87
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    the Support 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 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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    Service Release 2), or Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 (Service the Support 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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    5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 Install Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive (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 User's Manual 93
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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 license agreement. (4) Click 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 here. Once the Emergency Clean 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 the License Agreement. (4) 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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    6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC's 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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    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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    S/W REFERENCE XGPlayer 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2.3 Troubleshooting Cannot install • Do you have the 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
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    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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    network conditions • Plug and Play 7.1.2 Software Driver Support • NetWare ODI Drivers - Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client • NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, Rev. 3.10 or up that can trigger wake-up frame. 112 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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    screw removed in step 2. 5. Connect the MR card's LINE connector to a telephone wall jack. Connect the PHONE 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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    message under "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 the modem, responses will be displayed as shown. 114 ASUS P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS User's Manual
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P3C-L / P3C-S / P3C-LS
Rambus™ Motherboards
USER’S MANUAL
Special Features
P3C-L
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Intel® 82559 10/100 LAN Chipset
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Alert-On-LAN and Wake-On-LAN Support
P3C-S
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Adaptec® 7892 Ultra 160 SCSI Controller
P3C-LS
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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