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1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7
1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 The ASUS P3W-E Motherboard ................................................. 8
2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Optional Components ........................................................ 9
2.1.3 Performance ..................................................................... 10
2.1.4 Intelligence ....................................................................... 11
2.2 Motherboard Part Definitions ................................................... 12
2.3 Motherboard Part Locations ..................................................... 13
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 ........................................................... 25
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 26
3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism ...................................... 26
3.6.2 Heatsinks .......................................................................... 27
3.6.3 Installing the Processor .................................................... 27
3.6.4 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors .............. 29
3.6.5 Precautions ....................................................................... 30
3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 31
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ............................ 31
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 32
3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards ........................ 34
3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot .................................... 34
3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 35
3.9 Power Connection Procedures .................................................. 47
4. BIOS SETUP ..................................................................................... 48
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 48
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ......................... 48
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................. 49
4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 51
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 52
4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 52
4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................ 54
4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ................................ 55
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