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ASUS P3C2000 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 P3C2000 ................................................................... 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 (DIMM) ......................................................... 24
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes .................................................... 24
3.5.2 DIMM Installation ......................................................... 26
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 27
3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism ................................... 27
3.6.3 Installing the Processor .................................................. 28
3.6.2 Heatsinks ....................................................................... 28
3.6.4 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors ............ 31
3.6.5 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
3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 38
3.9 Starting Up the First Time ........................................................ 49
4. BIOS SETUP ..................................................................................... 51
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 51
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ....................... 51
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures ........................................... 52
