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Asus P3C-D User Manual

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ASUS P3C-D User’s Manual

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7

1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7
1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7

2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8

2.1 The ASUS P3C-D ....................................................................... 8

2.1.1 Specifications .................................................................. 8
2.1.2 Specifications–Optional Components ............................. 9
2.1.3 Performance ................................................................... 10
2.1.4 Intelligence .................................................................... 11

2.2 Motherboard Parts ..................................................................... 12

3. HARDWARE SETUP ...................................................................... 14

3.1 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 14
3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 17
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 17
3.5 System Memory ........................................................................ 22

3.5.1 Installing Memory Using RIMM ................................... 24
3.5.2 Installing Memory Using an ASUS DIMM Riser ......... 25

3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 29

3.6.1 Quick CPU Installation Procedure ................................ 29
3.6.2 Attaching the Heatsink .................................................. 30
3.6.3 Installing the Universal Retention Mechanism ............. 30
3.6.4 Installing the Processor .................................................. 32
3.6.5 Removing the Processor ................................................ 33
3.6.6 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors ............ 33
3.6.7 Precautions .................................................................... 34

3.7. Expansion Cards ........................................................................ 35

3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ......................... 35
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards ............................ 36
3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro ........................... 37

3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 38
3.9 Power Connection Procedures .................................................. 49

4. BIOS SETUP ..................................................................................... 50

4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 50

4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ....................... 50
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures ........................................... 51
4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ............................. 52