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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized... 7 1.2 Item Checklist... 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P3V4X... 8 2.1.1 Specifications... 8 2.1.2 Special Features... 10 2.1.3 Performance Features.. 10 2.1.4 Intelligence... 11 2.2 P3V4X Motherboard Components.. 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P3V4X Motherboard Layout... 14 3.2 Layout Contents... 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure.. 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings... 16 3.5 System Memory (DIMM)... 20 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU).. 23 3.6.1 Quick CPU Installation Procedure.. 23 3.6.2 Attaching the Heatsink... 24 3.6.3 Installing the Universal Retention Mechanism. 24 3.6.4 Installing the Processor.. 26 3.6.5 Removing the Processor... 27 3.6.6 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors.. 27 3.6.7 Precautions... 28 3.7 Expansion Cards.. 29 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure.. 29 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards.. 29 Standard Interrupt Assignments.. 30 3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards.. 31 3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP). 31 3.8 External Connectors.. 32 3.9 Power Connection Procedures... 41 4. BIOS SETUP 43 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS.. 43 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System. 43 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary). 44
4.2 BIOS Setup Program... 47 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar... 48 4.2.2 Legend Bar... 48 4.3 Main Menu... 50 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave.. 51 4.3.2 Keyboard Features.. 54 4.4 Advanced Menu... 56 4.4.1 Chip Configuration... 60 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration.. 63 4.4.3 PCI Configuration.. 65 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration.. 68 4.5 Power Menu... 69 4.5.1 Power Up Control... 71 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor.. 73 4.6 Boot Menu... 74 4.7 Exit Menu... 75 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Operating Systems... 77 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation.. 77 5.2 P3V Series Motherboard Support CD.. 78 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx.. 79 5.4 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx.. 80 5.5 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xx.. 80 5.6 VIA 4 in 1 Driver... 82 5.7 Uninstalling Programs... 82 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 85 6.1 ASUS PC Probe... 85 7. APPENDIX 89 7.1 S370 Series CPU Cards... 89 7.1.1 Using the ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards. 90 7.1.2 Setting up the ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards. 90 7.2 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card... 91 7.3 Glossary... 93

2.1.2 Special Features

ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support 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. Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. PC98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC98 compliancy. The PC98 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 Windows95/98/NT. Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware.

2. FEATURES Performance

2.1.3 Performance Features
Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. 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.) VCM/HSDRAM Optimized Performance: Supports the new generation memory, NECs Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) or Enhanced Memory Systems High-speed DRAMs (HSDRAMs) for higher system performance at minimal cost premium.

2.1.4 Intelligence

3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings

ON 9 10

P3V4X DIP Switches
1. Frequency Multiple 9. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Multiple 10. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Multiple 5. AGP Frequency Selection 6. AGP Frequency Selection 7. Frequency Selection 8. Frequency Selection
1. JumperFree Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree mode. The JumperFree mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW) must be set to OFF. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2]
JEN 3 Jumper 3 JumperFree
P3V4X Jumper Mode Setting
2. AGP Bus Frequency Setting (U12-Switches 5&6) This option sets the frequency ratio between the AGP bus frequency and the DRAM (CPU bus) frquency. The default sets the AGP frequency to be 2/3 of the DRAM frequency. When the CPU/DRAM frequency is set to 66MHz, set Switch 5 to [ON] and Switch 6, [ON]. See the processor table on the following page.
AGP Bus Freq. =DRAM Freq. x1
AGP Bus Freq. =DRAM Freq. x2/3

Auto Mode

AGP Bus Freq. =DRAM Freq. x1/2
P3V4X AGP Bus Frequency Setting
3. CPU Bus Frequency Selection (U12Switches 7, 8, 9, 10) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and PCI bus. This allows the selection of the CPUs External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the BUS Multiple equals the CPUs Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must be set to OFF.

ON ON ON 9 10

CPU/DRAM PCI

80MHz 40MHz

75MHz 37MHz

83MHz 42MHz

66MHz 33MHz

103MHz 34MHz

112MHz 37MHz

68MHz 34MHz

100MHz 33MHz

120MHz 40MHz

115MHz 38MHz

110MHz 36MHz

105MHz 35MHz

140MHz 35MHz

150MHz 37MHz

124MHz 31MHz

P3V4X CPU External Frequency Selection

133MHz 33MHz

NOTE: Overclocking your processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed. Voltage Regulator Output Selection (VID) is not required for Pentium III/II processors because they send signals directly to the onboard power regulator.
WARNING! Frequencies above 133MHz exceed the specifications for the onboard chipset and are not guaranteed to be stable.
4. CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (U12Switches 1, 2, 3, 4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the CPUs External frequency. These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. NOTE: In JumperFree mode, all dip switches must be set to OFF.

2.0x(2/1)

2.5x(5/2)

3.0x(3/1)

3.5x(7/2)

4.0x(4/1)

4.5x(9/2)

5.0x(5/1)

5.5x(11/2)

6.0x(6/1)

6.5x(13/2)

7.0x(7/1)

7.5x(15/2)
P3V4X CPU : BUS Frequency Multiple

8.0x(8/1)

Adjusting CPU Settings Manually NOTE: JumperFree mode must be disabled when adjusting CPU settings manually. Set the jumpers by the Internal speed of your processor as follows:
Intel CPU Model Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III Pentium III Pentium II/III Pentium II Pentium II Celeron Celeron Celeron Pentium II/Celeron Pentium II/Celeron Pentium II/Celeron Pentium II (CPU BUS Freq.) (Freq. Multiple) AGP Freq. Mult. BUS F. 733MHz 5.5x 133MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][OFF] [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF] 667MHz 5.0x 133MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][OFF] [ON][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF] 700MHz 650MHz 600MHz 550MHz 500MHz 450MHz 400MHz 350MHz 466MHz 433MHz 400MHz 333MHz 300MHz 266MHz 233MHz 7.0x 6.5x 6.0x 5.5x 5.0x 4.5x 4.0x 3.5x 7.0x 6.5x 6.0x 5.0x 4.5x 4.0x 3.5x 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [ON][OFF][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF] [OFF][ON][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF] [ON][ON][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF] [OFF][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF] [ON][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF] [OFF][ON][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF] [ON][ON][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF] [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [ON][OFF] [ON][OFF][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF] [OFF][ON][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF] [ON][ON][ON][OFF] [ON][OFF] [ON][OFF][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF] [OFF][ON][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF] [ON][ON][OFF][ON] [ON][OFF] [OFF][OFF][ON][ON] [ON][OFF]
For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION)

3.5 System Memory (DIMM)

This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Four sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 2GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard. This motherboard also supports NECs Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs and Enhanced Memory Systems High-speed DRAMs (HSDRAMs). Memory speed setup is recommended through 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for more) SDRAMs used must be compatible with the current Intel PC133 SDRAM specification. DO NOT attempt to mix registered SDRAMs with VC SDRAMs.
3. H/W SETUP System Memory
Install memory in any combination as follows:
DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) Socket 4 (Rows 6&7) 168-pin DIMM SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB Total System Memory (Max 2GB) x1 x1 x1 x1 = Total Memory
General DIMM Notes DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard. For the system bus to operate at 100MHz, use only PC100- or PC133-compliant DIMMs; for the system bus to operate at 133MHz, use PC133-compliant DIMMs. ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for best performance vs. stability. SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, or 256MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB.
DIMM Memory Installation Procedures:
Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation as shown. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on both sides. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density.

88 Pins

20 Pins
P3V4X 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets
The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below).
168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V)
DRAM Key Position Unbuffered RFU Buffered
Voltage Key Position 5.0V 3.3V Reserved
The notches on the DIMM will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. You must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals.

60 Pins

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3. H/W SETUP

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3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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 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.

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 P3V4X Users Manual 27
SECC2/SEPP: URM (A): Unlock the URM by pushing the two locks down and then pull the SECC2/SEPP assembly out. URM (B): Place one hand on the heatsink and your other thumb on the top of one of the URMs. Push the URM away from the assembly with your thumb while you rotate the processor out of the slot 1 connector with the other.

3.6.7 Precautions

Operating a processor at temperatures above its maximum specified operating temperature will shorten the processor lifetime and may cause unreliable operation. To prevent system overheat and/or damage, it is important to have accurate temperature readings of the processor core (the main source of power dissipation) for system thermal management. Included inside Pentium III, Pentium II (Deschutes), FCPGA370 Celeron, and PPGA370 Celeron processors is a thermal sensor that is connected to the internal thermal diode. Unlike other motherboards, this motherboard was designed to acquire thermal data directly from the processor thermal diode. Therefore, the CPU temperature reported may be higher than those from motherboards that take readings from thermal sensors external to the processor. This is not a cause for alarm. If, however, the BIOS and/or your hardware monitoring program is reporting a CPU temperature above the threshold, check the following:

1. 2. 3. 4.

An Intel recommended fan heatsink is used. Good quality thermal interface material is used. The heatsink is correctly installed onto the processor with a strong retention clip. There is no visible gap between the processor die and heatsink.

*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
Both ISA and PCI expansion cards may require IRQs. System IRQs are available to cards installed in the ISA expansion bus first, then any remaining IRQs are available to PCI cards. Currently, there are two types of ISA cards. The original ISA expansion card design, now referred to as legacy ISA cards, requires that you configure the cards jumpers manually and then install it in any available slot on the ISA bus. To see a map of your used and free IRQs in Windows 9x, the Control Panel icon in My Computer, contains a System icon, which gives you a Device Manager tab. Double-clicking on a specific hardware device gives you the Resources tab which shows the Interrupt number and address. Double-click Computer to see all the interrupts and addresses for 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 motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP) specification which was developed to allow automatic system configuration whenever a PNP-compliant card is added to the system. For PNP cards, IRQs are assigned automatically from those available.
If the system has both legacy and PNP ISA cards installed, IRQs are assigned to PNP cards from those not used by legacy cards. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS setup utility can be used to indicate which IRQs are being used by legacy cards. For older legacy cards that do not work with the BIOS, you can contact your vendor for an ISA Configuration Utility. An IRQ number is automatically assigned to PCI expansion cards after those used by legacy and PNP ISA cards. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to PCI cards that require an IRQ. To install a PCI card, you need to set the INT (interrupt) assignment. Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard use an INTA #, be sure that the jumpers on your PCI cards are set to INT A.
3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards
Some ISA cards, both legacy and PNP, may also need to use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel. DMA assignments for this motherboard are handled the same way as the IRQ assignment process described earlier. You can select a DMA channel in the PCI and PNP configuration section of the BIOS Setup utility. IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for legacy ISA cards (see 4.4.3 PCI Configuration. Choose Yes in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for those IRQs and DMAs you want to reserve).

6. Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cables blue connector to the motherboards primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to your UltraDMA/66 master device. It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/66 devices be connected to the secondary IDE connector. If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to your hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. (Pin 20 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 20 plugged). If you have more than two UltraDMA/66 devices, you will need to purchase another UltraDMA/66 cable. NOTE: The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/66 cable is intentional. TIP: You may configure two hard disks to be both Masters with two ribbon cables one for the primary IDE connector and another for the secondary IDE connector. You may install one operating system on an IDE drive and another on a SCSI drive and select the boot disk through 4.6 Boot Menu. IMPORTANT: UltraDMA/66 IDE devices must use a 40-pin 80-conductor IDE cable.
NOTE: Orient the red stripe to PIN 1

Secondary IDE Connector

Primary IDE Connector

P3V4X IDE Connectors

7. Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy disk drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged).
NOTE: Orient the red stripe of the floppy disk drive cable to Pin 1.

Floppy Drive Connector

P3V4X Floppy Disk Drive Connector
8. IDE Device Activity LED (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to the cabinets IDE device activity LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up.

4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary)
1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to the disk you created earlier. 2. Boot from the disk you created earlier. 3. At the A:\ prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>. 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press <Enter>. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX.XXX, and then press <Enter>. NOTE: To cancel this operation, press <Enter>.
6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.
7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when necessary. This will minimize the chance of a failed updating. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed.
8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
WARNING! If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this might prevent your system from booting up. Just repeat the process, and 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 a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need servicing.
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4.2 BIOS Setup Program

This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using the provided utility as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to Run Setup. This section describes how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, at some time in the future you may want to change the configuration of your computer. For example, you may want to enable the Security Password Feature or make changes to the power management settings. It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM. The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. This appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press <Delete> to call up the Setup utility. If you are a little bit late in pressing the mentioned key, POST will continue with its test routines, thus preventing you from calling up Setup. If you still need to call Setup, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the Reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on again. But do so only if the first two methods fail. The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key after the computer has run through its POST. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not reflect your BIOS screens exactly.

4. BIOS SETUP Program Information

4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System. EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the Setup program. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

4.2.2 Legend Bar

At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. Navigation Key(s)
<F1> or <Alt + H> <Esc>
4. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction

Function Description

Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu Moves the highlight up or down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field Moves the cursor to the first field Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup
or (keypad arrow) Selects the menu item to the left or right or (keypad arrows) - (minus key) + (plus key) or spacebar <Enter> <Home> or <PgUp> <End> or <PgDn> <F5> <F10>

General Help

In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions.
Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program
See 4.7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.

Scroll Bar

When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use <PgUp> and <PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help document. Press <Home> to display the first page, press <End> to go to the last page. To exit the help window, press <Enter> or <Esc>.

Sub-Menu

Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown in the left view) 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 submenu, simply move the highlight 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 submenus. 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 highlighted 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

4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave
NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the installed hard disk. To allow the BIOS to detect the drive type automatically, select [Auto]. Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, your hard disk drive may be too 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 drives must be partitioned (such as with FDISK) and then formatted before data can be read from and write on. Primary IDE hard disk drives must have its partition set to active (also possible with FDISK). Other options for the Type field are: [None] - to disable IDE devices

NOTE: The screen displays in this and the following section may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your screen.

5. S/W SETUP Windows 98

5.2 P3V Series Motherboard Support CD
NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear. If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run D:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive D:).

5.2.1 Installation Menu

Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a smart utility to monitor your computers fan, temperature, and voltages. 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. VIA 4 in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. 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.
Additonal CD Content: Flash BIOS writer in the AFLASH folder and DMI Configuration Utility in the DMI folder.
5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx
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 PC Probe will not run if another hardware monitoring utility is installed. To uninstall any program, see 5.7 Uninstalling Programs.
(1) Click here. (2) Click here.

(3) Click here.

(4) Click here.

(5) Click here.

(6) Click here.

(7) Click here.

(8) Click Next and when the Setup Complete box appears, click Finish to complete setup.
5.4 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx
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.

7. APPENDIX Glossary

POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may be used on ATX motherboards.
RAM (Random Access Memory) There are several different types of RAM such as DRAM (Dynamic RAM), EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM). ROM (Read Only Memory) ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain computer components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new programs (or BIOS). SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) High speed parallel interface defined by the X3T9.2 committee of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for connecting many peripheral devices. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system. Ultra DMA/33 Ultra DMA/33 is a specification to improve IDE transfer rates. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which only uses the rising edge of IDE command signal to transfer data, the DMA/33 uses both rising edge and falling edge. Hence, the data transfer rate is double of the PIO mode 4 or DMA mode 2. (16.6MB/s x2 = 33MB/s). USB (Universal Serial Bus) A new 4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem/ISDN to be automatically configured when they are attached physically without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be eliminated.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) RAID can be set up to provide mirroring (for fault tolerance), parity (for data guarding), or striping (for data distribution over several drives for increased performance). A RAID card is required to setup a RAID system.