CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION | 7 | |
1.1 | How This Manual Is Organized ................................................... | 7 |
1.2 | Item Checklist .............................................................................. | 7 |
2. FEATURES | 8 | |
2.1 | The ASUS P3V133 ...................................................................... | 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 | P3V133 Motherboard Components ........................................... | 12 |
3. HARDWARE SETUP | 14 | |
3.1 | P3V133 Motherboard Layout .................................................... | 14 |
3.2 | Layout Contents ......................................................................... | 15 |
3.3 | Hardware Setup Steps ................................................................ | 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 |
| 3.6.6 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot 1 Processors ............... | 27 |
| 3.6.5 Removing the Processor ................................................... | 27 |
| 3.6.7 ASUS Smart Thermal Solutions ....................................... | 28 |
| 3.6.8 Precautions ....................................................................... | 29 |
3.7 | Expansion Cards ........................................................................ | 30 |
3.8 | External Connectors ................................................................... | 32 |
3.9 | Starting Up the First Time .......................................................... | 41 |
4. BIOS SETUP | 42 | |
4.1 | Managing and Updating Your BIOS .......................................... | 42 |
| 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System .......................... | 42 |
| 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ......... | 43 |
4.2 | BIOS Setup Program .................................................................. | 45 |
| 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ................................................................ | 46 |
| 4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... | 46 |
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