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10ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual2. FEATURESPerformance2. FEATURES2.1.3 Performance• UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connector

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual1006. SOFTWARE REFERENCEDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to the PC

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 1016. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon will bring up a menu toopen or exit

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ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 1036. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEXGPlayer6.2 Using YAMAHA XGPlayerTo start the YAMAHA XGPlayer, click Start, point t

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual1046. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEXGPlayer6.2.2 TroubleshootingCannot install• Do you have the required hardware, such

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 1056. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.3 Using YAMAHA XGstudio MixerTo start the YAMAHA XGstudio, click Start, point to Programs, point t

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual1066. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEXGstudio MixerSmart ArrangerThe Smart Arranger allows you to easily change the mood

7. APPENDIX7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOutput SignalASUSOtherIntelChipsetIf you are usi

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual1087. APPENDIX7.1.1 Features• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)• Wake-On-LAN Remote C

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 1097. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXModem Riser7.2.3 Hardware Installation Procedure7.2 Modem Riser (optional)7.2.1 56K Software ModemTh

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 112. FEATURES2. FEATURESIntelligence2.1.4 Intelligence• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and sys

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual1107. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXModem Riser7.2.4 Software Setup in Windows 98The Modem Riser supports the Plug and Play feature. It a

12ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual2. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard Parts2.2 Motherboard PartsSee opposite page for locations.123456789101112131415161718192

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 132. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard Parts2.2 Motherboard Parts...continued4252321191622261112218524101 861520371314 917

14ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3.1 Motherboard LayoutP3C-EGAME_AUDIOMicInLineOutLineInTRCPUWOL_CONJP15 (WOR)PCI Slot 2 (PCI2)PCI Slot 1 (P

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 153. HARDWARE SETUP3.2 Layout ContentsMotherboard Settings1) JP22 p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable)2) JP2 p.18 Audio COn

16 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3. H/W SETUP19) PLED (PANEL) p.46 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins)20) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p.46 Keyboard Lock S

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 173. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3.3 Hardware Setup ProcedureBefore using your computer, you must complete

18 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP1) JumperFree™ Mode (JP22)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 193. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3) Safe Mode Setting (JP10)Usually socket 370 processors have locked frequ

2 ASUS P3C-E User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS P3C-EManual Revision: 1.04 E478Release Date: November 1999No part of this manual, inclu

20 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP6) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW-1, -2, -3, -4, -5)This option tells

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUPExternal Frequency TableThe following table is for use by experienced moth

22 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5 System MemoryNOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or remo

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 233. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5.1 Installing Memory Using RIMM/C-RIMMThe memory module (RIMM/C-RIMM) will fit

24 ASUS P3C-E User’s ManualLayout Contents3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.5.2 Installing Memory Using an ASUS DIMM RiserThe ASUS DIMM Riser will fit in

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUPJ1M1J1M2RIBS (inside socket)EJECTORRIMM0 (top view)NOTCH KEYSCONNECTORSSDRAMMOUNT

26 ASUS P3C-E User’s ManualSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUPGeneral DIMM Notes• PC100-compliant modules must be used on the riser because of

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 273. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)NOTE: The following pictures are provided for reference pu

28 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUPThe URM is now ready for the installation of your processor.3.6.3 Installing the ProcessorU

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 293. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3. Insert the SECC2/SECC/SEPPSECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC’s two locks inward u

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Tele

30 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP4. Secure the SECC2/SECC/SEPPSecure the SECC2/SECC/SEPP in place by pushing the SECC2/SECC/

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP1. Simply peel off the tab from the sensor and then stick the sensor near the middleedge of

32 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP3.6.5 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 ProcessorsThe recommended heatsinks for the Slot 1 processors are t

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUP3.6.6 PrecautionsOperating a processor at temperatures above its maximum specified operating tem-perature

34 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.7 Expansion CardsWARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansioncards

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUP DMA Channels3. H/W SETUPBoth ISA and PCI expansion cards may require IRQs. System IRQs are available toca

36 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)This motherboard provides an accelerated graph

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 373. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) SlotThis connector supports a specially designed audi

38 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.8 External ConnectorsWARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources.

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 393. HARDWARE SETUP3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 0 & 1 (Black two 4-pin USB)Two USB ports are available for connecting US

4 ASUS P3C-E User’s ManualCONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1 How This Manual

40 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP6) Joystick/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional)You may connect game

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 413. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP9) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE)These connectors sup

42 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP11) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)This connector connects to a LAN card with

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 433. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP13) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDE)This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE

44 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual Connectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP15) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD_IN, AUX, VIDEO, MODEM)These connectors allo

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 453. HARDWARE SETUP Connectors3. H/W SETUP17) Digital Audio Interface Header (2-pin SPDIFIN/SPDIOOUT)only with Yamaha PCI aud

46 ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP19) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED)This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED, which

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 473. HARDWARE SETUPPower Connections3. H/W SETUP3.9 Power Connection Procedures1. After all connections are made, close the s

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual484. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer SystemIt is recommended t

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 494. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Curre

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4. BIOS SETUP... 484.1 Managing an

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual504. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.7. The util

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 514. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated usingth

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual524. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2.1 BIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use thi

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 534. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides aG

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).The

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPNOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure youhave the configuration infor

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual564. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,incorrect parameter

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesHeadThis field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOther options for “Type:” are:[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible flo

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Main MenuForgot the password?If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing t

6 ASUS P3C-E User’s ManualFCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 Advanced MenuCPU Internal Frequency [Manual]This field allows you to select the internal speed

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationCPU Vcore [2.00V] (when CPU Internal Frequency is set to [Manual])This field d

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual624. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration4.4.1 CHIP ConfigurationWhen Using RDRAM ModulesWhen Using SDRAM ModulesData In

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPWhen Using RDRAM ModulesRDRAM Pool B State [Nap]This sets the operating state of the RDRAM device

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationGraphics Window Size [64MB]This feature allows you to select the size of mapped

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 654. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationI/O Device ConfigOnboard AC97 Modem Controller, Audio Controller [A

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual664. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device ConfigUART2 Use Standard Infrared [Disabled]When enabled, this field activates the onb

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 674. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationSlot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3/5, Slot 4 IRQ [Auto]These fields set how IRQ use is deter

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual684. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP PCI ConfigurationPCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource ExclusionIRQ XX Used By ISAThese fields indicate whethe

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 694. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationPCI/PNP ISA DMA Resource ExclusionDMA x Used By ISA [No/ICU]These fields indicat

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 71.1 How This Manual Is OrganizedThis manual is divided into the following sections:1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and ch

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual704. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP PCI ConfigurationPCI/PNP ISA UMB Resource ExclusionISA MEM Block BASE [No/ICU]This field allows y

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 714. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPShadow ConfigurationVideo ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]This field allows you to change the video BIOS

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual724. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns OFF thevid

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 734. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower MenuVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video O

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual744. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 754. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower Up ControlWake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR [Disabled]Set this field to [Enabled] if you wish to

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual764. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature, CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor is a

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 774. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Boot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootde

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual784. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPlug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to con

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 794. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit MenuExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from

8ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual2.1 The ASUS P3C-EThe ASUS P3C-E motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC userwho wants advanced features proce

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual804. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameterson

815. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985. SOFTWARE SETUP5.1 Operating SystemsYou should always use the latest operating system

825. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.2 P3C Series Motherboard Support CDNOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change

835. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98• Install PC-cillin 98 V4.06: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. Viewthe

845. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.3 Intel LDCM Administrator SetupSystem Requirements• Intel® Pentium® microprocessor or

855. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(9) Click here.(7) Click here.(10) Click here.(8) Enter username and password,and other

865. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.4 Intel LDCM Client SetupSystem Requirements• Intel® Pentium® microprocessor or higher

875. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(5) Click here.(6) Click here.(7) Click here.(8) Click here.(9) Click here.(10) Click he

885. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.5 INF Update Utility for Intel 820 ChipsetInsert the Support CD that came with your mo

895. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.6 Install YAMAHA XG Audio Driver (VxD)(only with onboard audio option)Insert the Suppo

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 92. FEATURES2. FEATURESOptional Components• Around-the-Clock Intrusion Detection: Chassis intrusion circuitry can log chas-

905. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.7 Install YAMAHA XG Studio AudioApplication (only with onboard audio option)Insert the

915. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.8 Install YAMAHA DS-XG AudioApplication (only with onboard audio option)Insert the Sup

925. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9 Install ASUS PC Probe V2.10Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard int

935. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.10 Install ASUS Update V2.24Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into

945. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.11 Install PC-Cillin 98 V4.06Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard int

955. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.12 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader V4.0Insert the Support CD that came with your motherbo

965. SOFTWARE SETUPP3C-E User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.13 Uninstalling ProgramsAdd/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. You m

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 976. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe976. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual986. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.1.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the

ASUS P3C-E User’s Manual 996. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeInformationSettingsLets you set threshold levels and pollingintervals o