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ASUS P3B-1394 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 P3B-1394 Motherboard ............................................ 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 P3B-1394 Motherboard Components ....................................... 12
2.2.1 Component Locations ...................................................... 13
3. HARDWARE SETUP ...................................................................... 14
3.1 P3B-1394 Motherboard Layout ................................................ 14
3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 16
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 16
3.5 System Memory (DIMM) ......................................................... 19
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes ...................................................... 19
3.5.2 Memory Installation ......................................................... 20
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 21
3.6.1 Quick CPU Installation Procedure ................................... 21
3.6.2 Attaching the Heatsink ..................................................... 22
3.6.3 Installing the Universal Retention Mechanism ................ 22
3.6.4 Installing the Processor .................................................... 24
3.6.5 Removing the Processor .................................................. 25
3.6.6 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors .............. 25
3.6.7 Precautions ....................................................................... 26
3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 27
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ............................ 27
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 27
Standard Interrupt Assignments ............................................ 28
3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) .................................... 28
3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 29
3.9 Starting Up the First Time ........................................................ 39
4. BIOS SETUP .................................................................................... 40
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 40
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ......................... 40
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ......... 41
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