Asus X900-PI - Manual (Page 4)

4 ASUS P3C-E 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-E ........................................................................ 8
2.1.1 Specifications .................................................................. 8
2.1.2 Specifications–Optional Components ............................. 9
2.1.3 Performance ................................................................... 10
2.1.4 Intelligence .................................................................... 11
2.2 Motherboard Parts ..................................................................... 12
3. HARDWARE SETUP ...................................................................... 14
3.1 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 14
3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 17
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 17
3.5 System Memory ........................................................................ 22
3.5.1 Installing Memory Using RIMM/C-RIMM .................. 23
3.5.2 Installing Memory Using an ASUS DIMM Riser ......... 24
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 27
3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism ................................... 27
3.6.2 Heatsinks ....................................................................... 28
3.6.3 Installing the Processor .................................................. 29
3.6.4 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions .................................... 30
3.6.5 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors ............ 33
3.6.6 Precautions .................................................................... 33
3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 34
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ......................... 34
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards ............................ 34
3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ................................. 36
3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot .................................. 37
3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 38
3.9 Power Connection Procedures .................................................. 47