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 .......................................................................

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