® P3B-1394 IEEE-1394 Motherboard USER’S MANUAL
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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 P3B-1394 Motherboard ............................................ 8 2.1.1 Specifications ...............
CONTENTS 4.2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................... 43 4.3 Standard CMOS Setup .............................................................. 44 4.4 BIOS Features Setup ................................................................. 47 4.5 Chipset Features Setup .............................................................. 51 4.6 Power Management Setup ........................................................ 54 4.7 PNP and PCI Setup ....................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3B-1394 Motherboard The ASUS P3B-1394 is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest CPU. 2.1.1 Specifications 2. FEA TURES Specifications • Multi-Speed: Supports Intel Pentium® III (450MHz and faster), Pentium® II (233MHz to 450MHz), and CeleronTM (266MHz and faster) processors. • 1394-1995 and 1394.
• AGP Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical display applications using a 1X or 2X mode bus. • Legacy Free: Provides three 32-bit PCI (rev 2.2) expansion slots with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks, and system memory management issues. PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput. • Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities.
2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • 2. FEA TURES Specifications • • • • • 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.
2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • • • • • • Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 seconds when the system is in the working state places the system into one of two states: sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.6 Power Management Setup). When the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
2. FEATURES 2.2 ASUS P3B-1394 Part Locations 2 1 3 4 5 6 27 2.
2. FEATURES 2.3 ASUS P3B-1394 Part Descriptions SEC CPU Socket Intel 440BX AGPset 2 DIMM Sockets Primary, Secondary IDE Connectors Function DIP Switches ATX Power Connector Programmable Flash EEPROM Serial COM2 Header Multi I/O Chip Floppy Disk Drive Connector Intel PIIX4E PCIset TI 1394 Link Layer Chip ASUS ASIC with hardware monitor Accelerated Graphics Port Wake-On-Ring Connector Wake-On-LAN Connector 3 PCI Slots Aureal 3D PCI Audio (optional) AC’97 V2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS2 KBMS Row 0 1 2 3 CPU_FAN USB T: Port1 B: Port2 1394HEAD2 1394_ CON 1394HEAD3 Line In 1394 Physical Layer Chip COM2 FLOPPY DISK DRIVE CONN. Multi I/O ® Mic In CD_IN Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) MODEM PCI Slot 1 (PCI1) Audio Codec SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE AUX_CON WOR 1394 Link Layer Chip P3B-1394 PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) GAME_AUDIO 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) DIP_SW 6–10 2) DIP_SW 2–5 p. 18 CPU External Frequency Selection p. 19 CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple Selection Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) System Memory DIMM1, DIMM2 SLOT-1 PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 AGP p. 20 p. 22 p. 23 p. 27 p. 28 System Memory Support DIMM Memory Module Support CPU Support 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots Accelerated Graphics Port p. 29 p. 29 p. 30 p. 30 p. 30 p. 31 p. 31 p. 31 p.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check Motherboard Settings Install Memory Modules Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Install Expansion Cards Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP CPU 103.0MHz PCI 34.3MHz 105MHz 35MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 110.0MHz 36.7MHz 100.0MHz 33.4MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 83.0MHz 41.6MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 75.0MHz 37.5MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPU 66.0MHz PCI 33.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON ON DIP_SW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (DIP_SW Switches 1-4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the CPU’s External frequency. These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. 3.0x(3/1) 3.5x(7/2) 4.0x(4/1) 4.5x(9/2) 5.0x(5/1) 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Installation 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 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. Lock 88 Pins 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ® 60 Pins P3B-1394 20 Pins P3B-1394 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) NOTE: The following pictures are provided for reference purposes only. The appearance of your retention mechanism and fan may be different from the examples. Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for a Pentium® III processor packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (SECC2), a Pentium® II processor packaged in SECC2/SECC, or a Celeron™ processor packaged in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP).
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.3 Installing the Processor 1. Unlock the URM’s Folding Support Arms: The folding support arms of the URM are locked when shipped. Locked Folding Support Arms To unlock the support arms, simply flip them up to an upright position. Unlocked Folding Support Arms The URM is now ready for the installation of your processor. 3. H/W SETUP CPU 2. Attach the Heatsink NOTE: If provided, you should follow the heatsink attachment instructions that came with your heatsink or processor.
3. HARDWARE SETUP WARNING! Make sure the heatsink is mounted tightly against the SECC2, SECC, or SEPP; otherwise, the CPU will overheat. You may install an auxiliary fan to provide adequate circulation across the processor’s passive heatsink. 3. Insert the SECC2/SECC/SEPP SECC with Pentium® II only: Push the SECC’s two locks inward until you hear a click (the picture in step 2 shows the locks in the outward position and inward in the picture below).
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.4 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors SECC Heatsink & Fan 3. H/W SETUP CPU 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 motherboard’s CPU fan connector. These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hardware monitor, they can monitor the fan’s RPM and use the alert function with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) or the ASUS PC Probe software.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.5 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.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers. 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3. H/W SETUP DMA Channels Manager tab. Double-clicking on a specific hardware device gives you the Resources tab which shows the Interrupt number and address. 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.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8 External Connectors WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the motherboard layout. Placing jumper caps over these connectors will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy disk drives.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Universal Serial Bus Connectors 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. USB 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 4) Parallel Port Connector (25-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port in 4.5 Chipset Features Setup. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) IEEE-1394 Connector (6-pin 1394_CON) This connector supports external devices with a 6-pin IEEE-1394 connector. IEEE-1394 (6 pins) 3. H/W SETUP DMA Connectors Channels 7) Joystick/MIDI Connector (15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (with optional onboard audio) You may connect game joysticks or game pades to this connector for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing audio.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 9) IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin PRIMARY/SECONDARY IDE) These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the documentation of your hard disk for the jumper settings.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 11) Chassis,Power Supply,CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_,PWR_,CPU_FAN) These connectors support cooling fans of 500mA (6W) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) The WOL_CON connector powers up the system when a wake-up packet or signal is received from the network through the ASUS PCI-L101 LAN card. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake On LAN is set to Enabled (see 4.6 Power Management Setup) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power. WOL_CON ® Ground P3B-1394 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP ® P3B-1394 +12V Ground TPB2TPB2+ TPA2TPA2+ Ground Ground +12V Ground TPB2TPB2+ TPA2TPA2+ Ground Ground 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 1394HEAD3 1394HEAD2 14) IEEE-1394 Headers (8-pin 1394HEAD2/1394HEAD3) These headers can support an IEEE-1394 serial connector cable set that mounts to the front of a case with a 1394 connector slot for easy accessibility or an IEEE-1394/COM2 combination serial connector cable set that mounts to a free expansion slot at the back of your case.
3. HARDWARE SETUP For items 16-23 ® P3B-1394 PWRLED+ PWRLEDPWRLEDBReset Ground PWRBTN Ground IDELEDIDELED+ MSGLED+ MSGLEDKeylock Ground ExtSMI# Ground +5V Message LED SMI Lead Speaker Connector Ground Speaker Keyboard Lock ATX Power Reset SW Switch* IDELED Power LED * Requires an ATX power supply. P3B-1394 System Panel Connections 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 16) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MLED) The LED connected to this lead indicates the state of the system.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 21) IDE Activity LED Lead (2-pin IDELED) This 2-pin connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up. 22) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered ON and turns OFF when it is in sleep or soft-off mode.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 25) Serial Port Header (10-pin COM2) The optional IEEE-1394 and serial combination cable with bracket can be used to add an additional serial port for a second serial device. Connect the IEEE1394 cables from the 1394 CON board to the two IEEE-1394 headers (1394HEAD2/1394HEAD3), the serial cable from the bracket to the COM2 header, and then mount the bracket to the chassis on a free expansion slot. COM2 10 1 -12V RI2# DCD2# TXD2 RXD2 DTA2# RTS2# DSA2# CTS2# +5V ® P3B-1394 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 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 user’s manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 3. H/W SETUP Power Connections 5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order: a.
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.
4. BIOS SETUP 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ASUS P3B-1394 User’s Manual 4. BIOS SETUP Flash Memory Writer 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.
4. BIOS SETUP 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. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup The motherboard supports a 5-Volt programmable Flash ROM chip, which can be updated when BIOS upgrades are released. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to download the new BIOS file into the ROM chip as described in detail in this section. All computer motherboards provide a Setup utility program for specifying the system configuration and settings. If your motherboard came in a computer system, the proper configuration entries may have already been made.
4. BIOS SETUP Load Defaults The “Load BIOS Defaults” option loads the minimum settings for troubleshooting. “Load Setup Defaults”, on the other hand, is for loading optimized defaults for regular use. Choosing defaults at this level, will modify all applicable settings. A section at the bottom of the above screen displays the control keys for this screen. Take note of these keys and their respective uses.
4. BIOS SETUP Time To set the time, highlight the “Time” field and then press either / or <+>/<–> to set the current time. Follow the hour, minute and second format. Valid values for hour, minute and second are: (Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Press twice if you do not want to modify the current time. NOTE: You can bypass the date and time prompts by creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
4. BIOS SETUP Auto detection of hard disks on bootup For each field: Primary Master, Primary Slave, Secondary Master, and Secondary Slave, you can select Auto under the TYPE and MODE fields. This will enable auto detection of your IDE hard disk during bootup. This will allow you to change your hard disks (with the power off) and then power on without having to reconfigure your hard disk type.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4 BIOS Features Setup This “BIOS Features Setup” option consists of configuration entries that allow you to improve your system performance, or let you set up some system features according to your preference. Some entries are required by the motherboard’s design to remain in their default settings. 4. BIOS SETUP BIOS Features A section at the lower right of the screen displays the control keys you can use. Take note of these keys and their respective uses.
4. BIOS SETUP Processor Serial Number (Disabled) The Processor Serial Number is a unique electronic number that is added to every Pentium III processor to help verify the identity of the user across the Internet. Set this field to Enabled when you need increased security for doing business online or e-commerce. Otherwise, set it to Disabled for greater anonymity when surfing the Internet. If you are not using a Pentium III processor on the motherboard, you may not make changes to this field.
4. BIOS SETUP IDE HDD Block Mode Sectors (HDD MAX) This field enhances hard disk performance by making multi-sector transfers instead of one sector per transfer. Most IDE drives, except older versions, can utilize this feature. The selections are HDD MAX, Disabled, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32. HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability (Disabled) This field enables or disables S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) support for S.M.A.R.T.-capable hard disk drives.
4. BIOS SETUP Security Option (System) When you specify a Supervisor Password and/or User Password (explained later in this section), the Security Option field determines when the system prompts for the password. The default setting is System, where the system prompts for the User Password every time you start your system. The other option is Setup, where the system goes through its startup routine unless the Setup utility is called, when the system prompts for the Supervisor Password.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Chipset Features Setup This “Chipset Features Setup” option controls the configuration of the board’s chipset. Control keys for this screen are the same as for the previous screen. NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of Chipset Features Setup SDRAM Configuration (By SPD) This sets the optimal timings for items 2-5. Leave on default setting. 4.
4. BIOS SETUP Video Memory Cache Mode (UC) USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. You must leave this on the default setting of UC (uncacheable) if your display card cannot support this feature or else your system may not boot. PCI 2.1 Support (Enabled) This function allows you to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including passive release and delayed transaction.
4. BIOS SETUP Onboard Parallel Port (378H/IRQ7) This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. You can select 3BCH/IRQ 7, 378H/IRQ 7, 278H/IRQ 5, or Disabled. If you install an I/O card with a parallel port, ensure that there is no conflict in the address assignments. The PC can support up to three parallel ports as long as there are no conflicts for each port. Parallel Port Mode (ECP+EPP) This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.6 Power Management Setup NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of Power Management Setup 4. BIOS SETUP Power Management Power Management (User Define) This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. The User Define option allows you to make your own selections in the Power menu. When set to Max Saving, system power will be conserved to its greatest amount.
4. BIOS SETUP Video Off Method (DPMS OFF) This field defines the video off features. The following options are available: DPMS OFF, DPMS Reduce ON, Blank Screen, V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS Standby, and DPMS Suspend. The DPMS (Display Power Management System) features allow 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.
4. BIOS SETUP AC PWR Loss Restart (Disabled) This allows you to set whether you want your system to boot up after the power has been interrupted. Disabled leaves your system off after reapplying power and Enabled boots up your system after reapplying power. Wake On LAN (Disabled) This allows you to remotely power up your system through your network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. With this feature, you can remotely upload/download data to/from systems during off-peak hours.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.7 PNP and PCI Setup This “PNP and PCI Setup” option configures the PCI bus slots. All PCI bus slots on the system use INTA#. Thus all installed PCI cards must be set to this value. NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of PNP and PCI Setup 4. BIOS SETUP Plug & Play / PCI PNP OS Installed (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.
4. BIOS SETUP ....................................................................................................................................... DMA x Used By ISA (No/ICU) These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for each field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. Available options include: No/ICU and Yes.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.8 Load BIOS Defaults This “Load BIOS Defaults” option allows you to load the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the BIOS ROM. These default settings are non-optimal and disable all high performance features. To load these default settings, highlight “Load BIOS Defaults” on the main screen and then press . The system displays a confirmation message on the screen. Press and then to confirm. Press and then to abort.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.10 Supervisor Password & User Password These two options set the system passwords. “Supervisor Password” sets a password that will be used to protect the system and the Setup utility; “User Password” sets a password that will be used exclusively on the system. By default, the system comes without any passwords. To specify a password, highlight the type you want and then press . A password prompt appears on the screen.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.11 IDE HDD Auto Detection This “IDE HDD Auto Detection” option detects the parameters of an IDE hard disk drive, and automatically enters them into the Standard CMOS Setup screen. 4. BIOS SETUP Hard Disk Detect Up to four IDE drives can be detected, with parameters for each listed inside the box. To accept the optimal entries, press or else select from the numbers displayed under the OPTIONS field (2, 1, 3 in this case); to skip to the next drive, press .
4. BIOS SETUP IMPORTANT! If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous sys- tem, incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk. If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the disk will not be readable. If the auto-detected parameters do not match the ones that should be used for your disk, do not accept them.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliancy. For Windows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Starting Windows For the First Time Power ON your system and insert your ASUS support CD into your CD-ROM drive. When you start Windows for the first time after the installation of your motherboard, Windows will detect all plug-and-play devices.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P3B-1394 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, double-click or run E:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive E:). 5.3.1 Installation Menu 5.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP • • • • • • • • • • • • Intel LDCM Administrator Setup: Installs software to monitor PC systems on the network within the same bridge address with the Client software installed. The administrator should install both Client and Administrator Software. Intel LDCM Client Setup: Installs software to monitor PC systems on the local system. The LANDesk Client Manager must be installed in order to use the hardware manager features.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.4 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup 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: Intel LDCM will not run if another hardware monitoring utility is installed. To uninstall any program, see 5.11 Uninstalling Programs. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. 66 (4) Click here. (6) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.5 Intel LDCM Client Setup 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: Intel LDCM will not run if another hardware monitoring utility is installed. To uninstall any program, see 5.11 Uninstalling Programs. (1) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here. (2) Click here. (5) Click here. ASUS P3B-1394 User’s Manual (6) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP (7) Click here. (9) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (11) Click here and then click Finish to restart. 68 ASUS P3B-1394 User’s Manual (8) Click here. (10) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 Install 1394 Host Controller Driver 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. (1) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here only after you have read the license agreement. (2) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.7 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 5.11 Uninstalling Programs. (2) Click here. (1) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (6) Click here. (5) Click here. (7) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.8 Install ASUS Update 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. (2) Click here. (1) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (3) Click here. (5) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.9 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. (2) Click here. (1) Click here. (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. 5.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.10 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x 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. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here only after you have read the License Agreement. (4) Click here. ASUS P3B-1394 User’s Manual 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.11 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. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (2) Select the program to remove and click here. (3) Click here.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.12 Ulead VideoStudio 3.0 SE DV 5.12.1 System Requirements • • • • • • • • • • • Pentium II 266MHz recommended for Digital Video (DV). For DV device control, you will need an OHCI-compliant IEEE-1394 controller and a DV camcorder A hard disk drive with a sustained transfer rate of at least 3.6MB per second (SCSI and UltraDMA hard disk drivers are recommended). Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0. For DV support, Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE is required.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.12.3 Installation Procedure Insert the Ulead VideoStudio CD into your CD-ROM drive. Windows may automatically run the setup utility or you can use Windows Explorer to browse for, and then manually run, SETUP.EXE. Click Install Ulead VideoStudio 3.0 to install the program as well as the necessary drivers. It is recommended that you install the selected drivers, as they will optimize the way Ulead VideoStudio works with your system’s hardware. The unselected drivers are optional.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM 6.1 Intel LANDesk Client Manager With the growth of the computer industry, computer systems have become more complex and difficult to manage. Intel LANDesk Client Manager is a computer management application that simplifies many aspects of managing a computer and assists in troubleshooting common computer problems.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM 6.1.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM 6.1.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM 6.1.4 To select a computer 1. From the main Client Manager window, click File | Select Computer. 2. In the Select Computer dialog box, click the computer you want to view. 3. Click the Select button. 6.1.5 To discover new computers • In the Select Computer dialog box, click the Discover button on the toolbar or press +.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM After you attempt to wake up a computer, the status of that computer changes in the list view to a Wake Pending status. If the attempt to wake up a computer is successful, the Wake Pending status changes to a status reflecting the computer’s health (such as Normal, Warning, or Critical). If the computer does not wake up after five minutes, a message box appears stating possible reasons why the computer did not respond.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Intel LDCM 6.1.10 Understanding the Computer Status Icons When you open the Select Computer dialog box, each computer in the list displays an icon indicating the current status of that computer. The table below describes the seven states a computer may be in. 82 Unavailable The computer is currently in a powered-down state. Wakeable The computer is currently in a powered-down state but supports Remote Wakeup technology.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, 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.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.2.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC’s temperature. Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the PC’s fan rotation.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC by date, time, and target history. Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. Memory Shows the PC’s memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe Device Summary Shows a summary of devices in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed.
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6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Ulead VideoStudio 6.3 Ulead VideoStudio 3.0 Ulead VideoStudio 3.0 is a powerful tool for making movies on your computer. The easiest to use and most trouble free video editing software available on the market today, Ulead VideoStudio walks you through the process of editing with frame accuracy, adding transition effects, creating animated titles, and recording CD quality audio tracks. Just follow along the step by step path to video perfection.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Ulead VideoStudio 6.3.1 Video Wizard Video Wizard is a simplified video editor and is fully capable of creating completed movies. It is also an excellent tool for setting up more sophisticated projects that can be polished up in Ulead VideoStudio. Preview window Displays the output from your video source or a preview of the video files in your movie. Step guide Contains information, help, and advice to guide you through a particular step.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Ulead VideoStudio 6.3.2 Ulead VideoStudio Video Wizard and Ulead VideoStudio both follow a step-by-step organization. By working through the steps, listed from left to right across the Step menu at the top of the program, you can quickly create fantastic home videos. Step menu Click the name of a step to work on a specific aspect of your movie. Preview window Displays video files or your camcorder’s output.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Ulead VideoStudio Step by Step Here’s a brief walkthrough of Ulead VideoStudio. Just click the Step menu at the top of the program interface to move to a particular section. 1. Start 5. Title Create a new project or open an existing one with the controls in the Options panel. Type opening credits, closing credits, captions, and titles over your video. Any True Type font on your computer of any color style and size can be used.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card LEDs LAN Activity Output Signal Intel Chipset RJ45 Wake on LAN Output Signal ASUS Motherboard type Other If you are using the ASUS PCI-L101 on an ASUS motherboard, leave the jumper on its defaut setting of “ASUS.” If you are using another brand of motherboard, set the jumper to “Other.” Connect the Wake on LAN (WOL) output signal to the motherboard’s WOL_CON in order to utilize the wake on LAN feature of the motherboard.
7. APPENDIX 7.1.1 Features 7. APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card • • • • • • • • • • • • Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Wake-On-LAN Remote Control Function Supported PCI Bus Master Complies to PCI Local Bus Rev. 2.1 specifications Consists of MAC & PHY (10/100Mbps) interfaces Complies to IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX interfaces Fully supports 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX operations through a single RJ45 port Supports 32-bit Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.
7. APPENDIX 7.2 S370 Series CPU Cards 7. APPENDIX S370 Series CPU Cards The optional ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards allow Slot 1 motherboards to accept socket 370 processors. The ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards give Slot 1 motherboard owners an inexpensive way to upgrade their Pentium II computers using lower costing socket 370 processors. Since socket 370 processors are based on the Pentium II design, the only difference is the connector and the amount of internal cache within the processor.
7. APPENDIX 7.2.1 Using the ASUS S370 Series CPU Card The general procedure for using the ASUS S370 Series CPU Card is as follows: 7. APPENDIX S370 Series CPU Cards 1. Check the voltage setting for your socket 370 processor using the jumpers on the card if necessary. For current socket 370 processors, the default setting should be used. See the reverse side of the ASUS S370 Series CPU Card or this page for voltage settings. 2. Install the socket 370 processor.
7. APPENDIX 7.3 Glossary AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) An interface specification that enables high-performance 3D graphics on mainstream PCs. AGP offers a higher throughput than PCI by providing the graphics controller with direct access to system memory. Bus Frequency PCI AGP 1X AGP 2X AGP 4X 33MHz 66MHz 133MHz 266MHz Bus Speed 133MB/s 200-300MB/s 528MB/s 1 GB/s 7. APPENDIX Glossary Bus AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.
7. APPENDIX Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other symbol. COM Port COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports. Pointing devices, modems, and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports. Each COM port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment. 7.
7. APPENDIX MMX A set of 57 new instructions based on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD), which is built into the new Intel Pentium PP/MT (P55C) and Pentium II (Klamath) CPU as well as other x86-compatible microprocessors. The MMX instructions are designed to accelerate multimedia and communications applications, such as 3D video, 3D sound, video conference. 7.
7. APPENDIX UltraDMA/33 UltraDMA/33 is a new 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). 7.
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