Matrox Meteor-II PC Compatibility List

December 17, 2002

This list identifies the platforms (systems and motherboards) certified by Matrox Imaging to be compatible with Matrox Meteor-II. IMPORTANT: Platforms listed here DO NOT apply to the Matrox Meteor-II/Digital. Refer to the Matrox Meteor-II/Digital PC Compatibility List. Compatibility is defined as the general ability of Matrox Meteor-II to properly function on the specified platform when using MIL/MILLite 6.0 x or higher. It does not necessarily take into account interaction with other expansion peripherals. Therefore, customers should perform testing based on their applications' specific needs. Compatibility is not limited to the platforms listed below. Other platforms with similar characteristics may also be compatible. Please contact Matrox Imaging Technical Support for details on compatibility with specific platforms.

Desktop systems

Manufacturer / Model Processor Type Core Logic Chipset BIOS Revision Not available Not available Not available Phoenix BIOS version A09 Phoenix BIOS 4.0 version 6.0 Not available Phoenix BIOS 4.0 Release6.0,A03(4S4EB0X1.10A.0008.P03) 04/18/98 Phoenix BIOS version A09 Phoenix BIOS version A04 (4S4EB2X0.10A.007.P05) Phoenix BIOS version not available A04
Compaq / DeskPro EN Compaq / DeskPro 4000 CSS LAB / 7420 Dell / Dimension XPS B500R Dell / Dimension XPS D300 Dell / Dimension XPS D450 Dell / Dimension XPS R400 Dell / Dimension XPS R450 Dell / Dimension XPS T550 Dell / Dimension 4100 Dell / OptiPlex GX400 Continued
Pentium III Pentium II Pentium III Pentium III Pentium II Pentium II Pentium II Pentium II Pentium III Pentium III Pentium 4
820 440LX 440BX 820 440LX 440BX 440BX 440BX 440BX 815E 850i
Desktop systems (continued)
Manufacturer / Model Processor Type Core Logic Chipset BIOS Revision A06 Phoenix BIOS 4.0 release 6.00.4 (7/1/98) Phoenix BIOS 4.0 release 6.00.7 (10/16/98) Phoenix BIOS 4.0 release 6.04A4LL0X0.15A.0008.P05. 9709121806 AMIBIOS Build 012-3/24/1998 Phoenix BIOS 4.0 release 6.0 4W4SB0X0.15A.P04 Phoenix BIOS 4.0 release 4W4SB0X0.15A.0013.P08 Phoenix BIOS version not available P02 (pt84510a.15a.004.p02) Phoenix BIOS 4.0 release 6.0 version 1.0, 01/20/98 IBM NUKT29AUS 08/07/98 Phoenix BIOS 4.0
Dell / Precision 530 Gateway / ALR 7200 Gateway / ALR 7200R Gateway / G6-300 Gateway / G6-450 E-5200 Gateway / GP6-450 Gateway / Performance 500 Gateway / Performance 1000 Gateway / 500X HP / Vectra VL 7 IBM / Intellistation 6889 SIEMENS / Simati
Xeon (Dual) Pentium-II Pentium-II (Dual) Pentium II Pentium II Pentium II Pentium III Pentium III Pentium 4 Pentium-II Pentium II Pentium II
860 440BX 440BX 440LX 440BX 440BX 440BX 440LX 440BX 440LX

Motherboards

Manufacturer / Model Processor Type Core Logic Chipset BIOS Revision 02/04/1999-I440BX-W977-2A69KA1JC-JH Not available AWARD Modular BIOS V6.00PG AWARD BIOS version not available AWARD Modular BIOS V4.60PGA, R2.00, 12/14/1998 AWARD AX63 1.00 A7V133 BIOS Ver. 1004 CUBX BIOS version 1005. 04/24/2000 CUR-DLS BIOS Ver. 1005. 04/10/2001 CUSL2 BIOS version 1002. 04/24/2000 AWARD BIOS 1001 AWARD Modular V. 4.51 ACPI BIOS Rev. 1008 2/3/1999 AWARD 09/15/AWARD 09/15/AWARD 09/15/AWARD BIOS 4.51PG ACPI BIOS Rev. 1008 ACPI Bios Rev. 1009.A AWARD 1004I440BXP3BF10/25/1999

Intel / MS440GX Intel / MU440EX Intel / OR840 Intel / RC440BX Intel / SE440BX Intel / SE440BX-2 Intel / D845BG Iwill / DBL100 Iwill / LE370 Iwill / W02 I QDI / P6I440BX/B1S Shuttle / HOT 681Z Soyo / SY-6BA Supermico / Super P4DC6 III SuperMicro / Super P6DGE SuperMicro / Super P6SBA Tyan / 440BX Tiger Continued
Pentium II (Dual) Pentium II Pentium III (Dual) Pentium III Pentium II Pentium II Pentium IV Pentium II / III (Dual) Celeron Pentium III Pentium II / III Celeron Pentium II / III Xeon (Dual) Pentium II (Dual) Pentium II / III Pentium II
440GX 440EX 840 440BX 440BX 440BX 845 440BX 440LX 815e 440BX 440ZX 440BX 860 440GX 440BX 440BX
Manufacturer / Model Processor Type Core Logic Chipset BIOS Revision DMI VER.20, AUG 24, 1995 version 1.09 AMI BIOS BX32116A AMI BIOS TYAN Thunder 100 v. 1.16B AWARD BIOS S2380 V1.02A 5/5/2000
Tyan / Tiger 2 S1692D Tyan / Tiger 100 S1832DL Tyan / Tiger 100 S1836S/D Tyan / Trinity K7 (S2380)
Pentium II (Dual) Pentium III (Dual) Pentium III (Dual) AMD-K7 Athlon
440LX 440BX 440GX VIA KX133

Industrial computers

Manufacturer / Model Processor Type Core Logic Chipset BIOS Revision Backplane Tested
ICS / FCLX0256 Portwell / ROBO-618 Teknor / PCI.936 Texas Micro / PF5233 HX Texas Micro / P2300(D)FX/512 Texas Micro / 3213P-300W Trenton / CBI Trenton / P2LX/233 Trenton / P2BX/400 Trenton / ULE 5927
Pentium-II Pentium-II Pentium Pentium (MMX) Pentium II (Dual) Pentium PRO Pentium III Pentium II Pentium II Pentium III XEON
440LX 440BX 430HX 430HX 440FX 440FX 440BX 440LX 440BX ServerSet III LE E7500
AMI DMI version 2.0 (07/15/95) AMI BIOS 07/15/95 DMI version 2.0, ROBO-6 AWARD BIOS 4.51PG TEKNOR customized BIOS V2.6 Phoenix BIOS ver.4.05 07/24/98 Phoenix BIOS 4.0 release 6.0FX, P2300FX 4.06.1.1c (05/01/98) Phoenix BIOS 4.05.FX AMIBIOS Build 11 DMI version 2.0 (July 15, 95) AMI BIOS Build 13 (08/13/98) AMI BIOS 07

AMI BIOS 08

H A G E&F E&F Not available Not available C&D C C I

NEW TRENTON / XPI

Backplanes
ID Manufacturer / Model ISA slots PCI slots PCI-PCI bridge(s)

A B C D E F G H I

Portwell / PBP-14A7 Portwell / PBP-08P4 Trenton / BP3 16T-ISA PCI Trenton / TR-BP7 6T-2.1 Texas Micro / PCA 5/2/6 PCI/ISA Texas Micro / PCA 3ISA/ICPU/6PCI Teknor / 6PCI/6ISA/1CPU Industrial Computer Source / BP12-0559 Rev A Trenton / BP3/2/4/4
2 64-bit/66MHz PCI Slots 4 64-bit/33MHz PCI Slots 4 32-bit/33MHz PCI Slots
(1) 21052-AB none (3) DEC 21152-AA, (1) DEC 21150-AA (1) DEC 21152-AA (1) DEC 21150-AA (1) DEC 21150-AA (1) DEC 212052-AB (1) DEC 21152 (1) n/a
I. Not compatible in all multi-board configurations. II. Not compatible in all display modes (i.e., DualHead, DualScreen). III. Tested with single board configuration only.

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ASUS P3C-D Users 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 SpecificationsOptional 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.. ASUS P3C-D Users Manual

2. FEA TURES Specifications
Firmware Hub: Provides security enhancements in computer platforms, such as RNG. PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. PCI Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O Chipset: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. Smart BIOS: 4Mb firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. Provides CPU/RDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/ Floppy boot selection. Hardware random number generator supports new security software for data protection and secured Internet transactions. IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface. Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor.
2.1.2 SpecificationsOptional Components
The following onboard components are optional at the time of purchase: PCI Audio: Provides Crystal CS4280 PCI audio chipset. Full audio output can be directed to the chassis internal speaker (with 4W capability) to save space, save money, and reduce complications associated with external speakers. No Messy Wires: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for wireless interfacing with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller.
2. FEA TURES Optional Components

2.1.3 Performance

UltraPerformance: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. Dual Speeds: CPU frequency can operate at either 133MHz or 100MHz. High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can handle rates up to 33MB/s. This motherboard with its chipset and support for UltraDMA/66 doubles the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate to 66.6MB/s. UltraDMA/66 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to be enabled and/or for UltraDMA Mode 4.) Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with a peak bandwidth of 0.8GB/s, Rambus DRAMs can operate at up to 800MHz with a peak bandwidth of 1.6GB/s. ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also implemented on all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98, must be used. PC 99 Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meet PC 99 System Design requirements. The PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility 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.

WARNING! Installing the URM while the retainer pins are pushed in will not only cause the URM to be installed improperly but will also damage the URM. 5. Push the four retainer pins completely down into the black fastener sleeves until the head of each pin is securely seated.
3.6.4 Installing the Processor
NOTE: The following 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 key.

Connector Key

Substrate Key
2. Push down firmly but gently the SECC2/SECC/SEPP into the URM until it snaps into place. NOTE: The processor edge fingers must be kept parallel to the connector or else misalignment will occur. SECC for Pentium II only: Secure the SECC in place by pushing the two SECC locks outward so that the locks show through the retention mechanisms lock holes. SECC2/SEPP: When engaged, the T-bars lock into the slots at the two ends of the SECC2/SEPP heatsink.

SECC SECC2/SEPP

Lock hole Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector Locked Position (push upward) CPU fan cable to fan connector
ASUS C-P2T PC133 Termination Card
IMPORTANT: If you are installing only one processor, install the processor in CPU1 (Slot 1). You must terminate CPU2 (Slot 2) with the ASUS C-P2T PC133 CPU termination card to maintain signal strength.
3.6.5 Removing the Processor
SECC: Push the SECCs two locks inward to disengage the latch feature and firmly lift the SECC assembly out of the URM.

SECC2/SEPP

Push lock inward
CPU fan cable to fan connector
CAUTION! You may wear gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges when removing SECC2/SEPP processors.
3.6.6 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors
The recommended heatsinks for the Slot 1 processors are those with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that can be connected to the motherboards CPU fan connector. These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hardware monitor, they can monitor the fans RPM and use the alert function with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) or the ASUS PC Probe software.

3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free. The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. Use this table when configuring your system and for resolving IRQ conflicts.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ 2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* Priority N/A 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when enabled IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel
*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard
IMPORTANT: Interrupt requests are shared as shown by the following table: INT-A shared shared INT-B shared shared shared INT-C shared shared INT-D shared shared
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 will arise between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable.
3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro
This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) pro slot to support a new generation of AGP graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth.
Rib (inside slot) AGP Card without Retention Notch

20-pin bay

28-pin bay
P3C-D Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro)
WARNING! If you are using an old AGP 2X card (which does not have a retention notch), make sure that the cards connector pins are firmly seated between the 20pin and 28-pin bays of the AGP Pro slot. DO NOT allow any of the cards connectors to shift into the 20-pin bay. Otherwise, the card and the slot may be damaged or
PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP Pro slot Onboard USB controller Onboard audio controller

Keyboard Lock Power LED

PLED Keylock Ground +5 V

Speaker Connector

+5V Ground Ground Speaker
+5 V TB_LED ExtSMI# Ground PWR +3VSB

Message LED SMI Lead

Reset SW ATX Power Switch*
* Requires an ATX power supply.
P3C-D System Panel Connectors

Reset Ground

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3.9 Power Connection Procedures
1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are OFF (in some systems, marked with ). 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system users manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. You may then turn ON your devices in the following order: a. Your monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to switch ON the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the front of the case. 6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will light when the ATX power switch is pressed. The LED on the monitor may light up or switch between orange and green after the systems if it complies with green standards or if it has a power standby feature. The system will then run power-ON tests. While the tests are running, additional messages will appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn ON the power, the system may have failed a powerON test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. During power-ON, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switching OFF the power switch. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down your operating system. If you use Windows 95, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down the computer? The power supply should turn OFF after Windows shuts down. NOTE: The message You can now safely turn off your computer will not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies.
3. H/W SETUP Power Connections

4. BIOS SETUP

4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System
It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper lefthand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system floppy disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to the disk. 2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It will 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 recommended that you reboot using a floppy. 3. Reboot your computer from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify Floppy as the first item in the boot sequence. 4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH.

Sub-Menu

Note that a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. To call up a sub-menu, simply move the selection to the field and press <Enter>. The sub-menu will then immediately appear. Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu just as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main menu. Take some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and sub-menus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set default hot key <F5>. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently selected field.
NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default setting for that field.

4.3 Main Menu

When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears:
System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets your system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (100 year range). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.], Legacy Diskette B [None] Sets the type of floppy drives installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 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]

4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu

4.4.1 CHIP Configuration

When Using RDRAM Modules

When Using SDRAM Modules

4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration
Data Integrity Mode [Non-ECC] [Non-ECC] has byte-wise write capability but no provision for protecting data integrity in the DRAM array. [ECC] with hardware scrubbing allows the detection of single-bit and multiple-bit errors 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] 64 ASUS P3C-D Users Manual
RDRAM Pool B State [Nap] This sets the operating state of the RDRAM devices in Pool B. Selecting [Nap] allows the RDRAM in Pool B to enter power-saving mode. [Standby] allows the RDRAM in Pool B to return to the working state quickly and is setting of choice for higher system performance. IMPORTANT: If you select [Standby], sufficient air circulation inside your computer must be provided to cool down your system. Otherwise, your system may become unstable.
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 adjusts values in the CMOS chipset for maximum reliability and performance by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. [User Define] lets the user or BIOS set the SDRAMs parameters. To avoid data integrity issues, such as data loss and/or data corruption, set to its default setting of [By SPD]. Configuration options: [User Define] [By SPD] SDRAM CAS Latency This controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time that the data actually becomes available. NOTE: To display and access this field, the SDRAM Configuration field must be set to [User Define]. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay This controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and the read/write command. NOTE: To display and access this field, the SDRAM Configuration field must be set to [User Define]. SDRAM RAS Precharge Time This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the SDRAM. NOTE: To display and access this field, the SDRAM Configuration field must be set to [User Define]. SDRAM MA Wait State [Normal] This controls the leadoff clocks for CPU read cycles. Configuration options: [Fast] [Normal] ASUS P3C-D Users Manual 65

Graphics Window Size [64MB] This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a cache technology for the 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 this feature; otherwise your system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled] This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards that require it. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This function allows you to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including passive release and delayed transaction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Priority PCI Mode [Enabled] This field allows you to give PCI slot 1 a higher priority. You may want to leave on the default setting if you are using an IEEE-1394 PCI card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] You can select to enable the primary IDE channel, secondary IDE channel, both, or disable both channels. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled]
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration
Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set to [Read Only], this field protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing reads from the floppy disk drive but not writes. The setup default [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration options: [R/W] [Read Only] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4], Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3] These fields allow you to set the addresses 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] UART2 Use Standard Infrared [Disabled] When enabled, 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 serial port connected to the onboard COM2 connector, it will no longer work if you enable the infrared feature. See IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector in 3.8 External Connectors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you disable this feature, Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5]

4. BIOS SETUP Power Menu

Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video OFF feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video OFF features. 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 for monitors without power management or green features. If set up in your system, your screen saver will not display with [Blank Screen] selected). [V/ H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns OFF vertical and horizontal scanning. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank] [DPMS Standby] [DPMS Suspend] [DPMS OFF] [DPMS Reduce ON] HDD Power Down [Disabled] Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of inactivity as set in this user-configurable field. This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [3 Min].[15 Min] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1~2 Min] [2~3 Min] [4~5 Min].[1 Hour] PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft off] When set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system power-OFF button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [Suspend] allows the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds will place the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds will power OFF the system. Configuration options: [Soft off] [Suspend]

4.5.1 Power Up Control

AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after the power has been interrupted. [Disabled] leaves your system OFF and [Enabled] reboots your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PWR Up On Modem Act [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. NOTE: The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running, thus connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem OFF and then back ON while the computer is OFF causes an initialization string that will also cause the system to power ON. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wake On LAN [Disabled] Wake-On-LAN allows your computer to be booted from another computer via a network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IMPORTANT: This feature requires an optional network interface with Wake-OnLAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
4. BIOS SETUP Power Up Control
Wake On PS2 KB/PS2 Mouse/CIR [Disabled] Set this field to [Enabled] if you wish to use your PS2 keyboard (by pressing the spacebar), PS2 mouse (by clicking), or Consumer IR device to power up your computer. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead. The default is set to [Disabled] because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. Your computer will not power ON if you set this to [Enabled] and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic Power Up [Disabled] This allows an unattended or automatic 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]

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor

MB Temperature, CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard) and CPU temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. CPU1/CPU2 Fan, Power Fan, Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU fan speed, power supply fan speed, and the I/O card fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). The presence of the fans is automatically detected. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage, -12V Voltage, -5V Voltage [xx.xV] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the voltage output by the onboard voltage regulators. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. NOTE: If any of the monitored items is out of range, an error message will appear: Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details. You will then be prompted to Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP.
4. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor

4.6 Boot Menu

Boot Sequence
The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space> key, you can move devices up the list and by using the <-> key, you can move devices down the list. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up. Configuration options: [Removable Devices] [IDE Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Other Boot Device] Removable Device [Legacy Floppy] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy Floppy] [LS120] [ZIP-100] [ATAPI MO] IDE Hard Drive This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE hard disk drives or allow you to disable this field. ATAPI CD-ROM This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your connected ATAPI CD-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-D Users Manual 77

4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu

Plug & Play O/S [No] This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. When a non-PnP OS is installed or you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, select the default setting of [No]. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Boot Virus Detection [Enabled] This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot sector. The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects a virus. If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use a virus-free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] This field speeds up the Power-On-Self Test (POST) routine by skipping retesting a second, third, and fourth time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On]

5. S/W SETUP Windows 98

Install ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to help you update your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. Install PC-cillin 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. View the online help for more information. Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xx: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view users manuals saved in PDF format. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites. (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as 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 the CD installation menu. (TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE SECONDARY MENU) Additonal CD Content: Flash BIOS writer in the FLASH folder and DirectX x.x Runtime library in DIRECTXx folder.
5.3 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup

System Requirements

Intel Pentium microprocessor or higher. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 95 (can be OEM Service Release 2), or Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 4 or later). Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher. Memory: 16 MB of RAM for Windows 95/98; 24 MB of RAM for Windows NT (32 MB recommended). Disk storage space: 100 MB of available hard disk space to install; 40-100 MB of available hard disk space to run (depending on cluster size). Hardware system: DM or SM BIOS is required for full LDCM functionality. Protocols: IP (Winsock-enabled) communication protocol loaded on the client. An IP stack is required on the client, regardless of whether the client accesses the network. Monitor resolution of 600x800, 256 colors or greater.
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: LDCM will not run if another hardware monitoring utility, such as ASUS PC Probe, is installed. To uninstall any program, see 5.13 Uninstalling Programs.

(8) Click Next and when the Setup Complete box appears, click Finish to complete setup.
5.10 Install ASUS Update Vx.xx
5.11 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx
(3) Click here only after you have read the License Agreement.
(4) Setup will proceed with the installation if no viruses are found. Click here to start installation.
(6) & (7) Select the preferred features by clicking the appropriate buttons. (5) Click here.
(8) Insert a floppy disk and then click here. Once the Emergency Clean disk is created, click OK. (9) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5.12 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x
(5) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5.13 Uninstalling Programs
Add/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. You may use this function if a program does not provide its own uninstallation program.
(1) Double-click here to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box.
(2) Select the program to remove and click here.

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE

The Support CD that came with your motherboard includes an Administrators Guide and a Users Guide for Client Manager in Adobe Acrobats PDF format. Refer to these PDF files for more information on LDCM and how to use it. These files, enulLDCMa.PDF for the Administrators Guide, and enulLDCMc.PDF for the Client Manager, are found in the LDCM6.0 folder of your Support CD. To open, double-click a file. Make sure that you have already installed Adobes Acrobat Reader before attempting to open any PDF file. See 5.12 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader V4.0 for more information.
6. S/W REFERENCE Windows 98
6.1 Intel LANDesk Client Manager 6.0

6.2 ASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer systems vital components, such as fan rotations, V oltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer.
6.2.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe
When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether or not to show the screen the next time you open PC Probe. To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box.