Asus P4P800 SE User Manual
Motherboard P4P800 SE User Guide
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iii Features Contents Notices .......................................................................................... vii Safety information ........................................................................ viii About this guide .............................................................................. ix How this guide is organized .................................................. ix Where to find more information ............................................. ix Conventions used in this guide .............................................. x T ypography ............................................................................. x P4P800 SE specifications summary .............................................. xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 W elcome! ........................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .................................................................. 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights .................................................. 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ........................................... 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 2-6 2.3.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-7 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 2-9 2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable ............................. 2-1 1 2.4 System memory ............................................................... 2-12 2.4.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-12 2.4.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-12 2.4.3 Qualified V endor List ............................................ 2-14 2.4.4 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-15 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-16 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-16 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-16
iv Safeguards Contents 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17 2.5.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-18 2.5.5 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-18 2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot .............................................................. 2-19 2.6 Jumpers ............................................................................ 2-20 2.7 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ......................................... 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 2-25 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering of f the computer ................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .......................... 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ................. 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 4-4 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update ........................................................ 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .............................................. 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar .............................................................. 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys ................................................... 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-1 1 4.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 4-1 1 4.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 4-1 1 4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-1 1 4.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 4-1 1 4.2.9 General help ......................................................... 4-1 1 4.3 Main menu ........................................................................ 4-12 4.3.1 System T ime ........................................................ 4-12 4.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 4-12 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-12 4.3.4 Language ............................................................. 4-12
v Contents 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Third and Fourth IDE Master ............................... 4-13 4.3.6 IDE Configuration ................................................ 4-14 4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 4-17 4.4.2 CPU Configuration ............................................... 4-19 4.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 4-20 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ........................... 4-22 4.4.5 PCI PnP ............................................................... 4-24 4.4.6 USB Configuration ............................................... 4-25 4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 4-27 4.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 4-28 4.5.1 Suspend Mode ..................................................... 4-28 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ............................... 4-28 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 4-28 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support .............................................. 4-28 4.5.5 APM Configuration ............................................... 4-29 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-31 4.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 4-32 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 4-33 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-33 4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-35 4.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system ................................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ...................................................... 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information ..................................... 5-4 5.2.5 Other information ................................................... 5-5 5.3 Software Information .......................................................... 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2⢠.................................................. 5-7 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music ............................................... 5-9 5.4 AI Net feature ................................................................... 5-12
vi Contents 5.5 SoundMAX î 4 XL software ............................................... 5-13 Setup wizards ................................................................... 5-14 5.6 Intel î RAID for Serial A T A configuration ........................... 5-17 5.6.1 BIOS Configuration .............................................. 5-17 5.6.2 Installing Serial A T A (SA T A) hard disks ................ 5-17 5.6.3 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets ...... 5-18 5.6.4 Creating a RAID V olume ...................................... 5-18 5.6.5 Deleting a RAID V olume ...................................... 5-19 5.6.6 Reset RAID Data ................................................. 5-20 5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk .............................................. 5-21 Quick Reference Card
vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer â s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of f and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ⢠Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ⢠Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . ⢠Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ⢠Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user â s authority to operate this equipment.
viii Safety information Electrical safety ⢠T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. ⢠When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. ⢠Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. ⢠Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. ⢠Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company . ⢠If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer . Operation safety ⢠Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. ⢠Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately . ⢠T o avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry . ⢠Avoid dust, humidity , and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. ⢠Place the product on a stable surface. ⢠If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer .
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: ⢠Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it supports. ⢠Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. ⢠Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. ⢠Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ⢠Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package.
x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign indicates that you must press the enclosed key . Example: <Enter> indicates that you must press the Enter or Return key . <Multiple key names> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously , the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ). Example: <Ctrl Alt D> Command Means that you must enter the command exactly as shown then supply the appropriate values that appear in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this example, you must supply a filename for [filename]. afudos /iP4P800E.ROM DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
xi P4P800 SE specifications summar y Socket 478 for Intel î Pentium î 4 / Celeron processors with speeds up to 3.2 GHz Supports Intel î Hyper-Threading T echnology Supports Intel î Prescott CPU Intel î 865PE Intel î ICH5R 800/533/400 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR400/333/266 SDRAM memory ASUS Hyper-Path T echnology 1 x AGP 8X (0.8V , 1.5V only) 5 x PCI 1 x ASUS WiFi slot for optional wireless LAN upgrade ICH5R SouthBridge supports - 2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 - 2 x Serial A T A with RAID 0, RAID 1 function ADI AD1985 SoundMAX î 6-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration T echnology S/PDIF out interface support Marvell î 88E8001 Gigabit Ethernet controller V irtual Cable T ester (VCT) T echnology support ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan T echnology Intelligent CPU frequency tuner ASUS JumperFree CPU, Memory and AGP voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies ASUS C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Power Loss Restart S/PDIF out interface support (continued on the next page) CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio AI Net AI BIOS AI Overclocking Special features
xii P4P800 SE specifications summar y Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x S/PDIF output port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin A TX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion S/PDIF-out connector GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX/Modem audio connectors Front panel audio connector Serial port 2 connector 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP , DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS Instant Music, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS C.P .R., ASUS Multi-Language BIOS PCI 2.2, PCI 2.3, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS AI Booster ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus software A TX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard Chapter summar y 1.1 W elcome! ........................................................ 1-1 1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 1-1 1 . 1 Welcome! 1 .2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Thank you for buying the ASUS î P4P800 SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard incorporates the Intel î Pentium î 4 processor in a 478-pin package coupled with the Intel î 865PE chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 4 GB of system memory with DDR400/333/266 SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial A T A support, RAID, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in the world of power computing! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below . If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Intervideo î WinDVD Suite Platinum (Gold V ersion only) 2 x SA T A cable 1 x 2-port USB GAME module with cable (Retail boxes only) 1 x 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA IDE drives 1 x 40-conductor IDE cable 1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps Instant Music keyboard label (Retail boxes only) User Guide (includes Quick Reference Card) Quick Setup Guide (Retail boxes only) Setting Sticker (Retail boxes only)
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 .3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel î Pentium î 4 processor in the 478-pin package with 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. This motherboard supports 800/533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows 6.4GB/s, 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively . The motherboard also supports the Intel î Hyper-Threading T echnology and the next-generation Intel î Prescott CPU. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology , the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS Hyper-Path T echnology This unique technology from ASUS optimizes the true potential of the Intel î 865PE chipset to deliver the highest performance among competing 865PE-based solutions. SouthBridge Integrated Serial A T A and RAID solution The motherboard supports the next generation Serial A T A (SA T A) specification with RAID 0 and RAID 1 function through the ICH5R SouthBridge controller . The Serial A T A specification provides scalable performance with up to 150MB/s data transfer rate and allows a maximum of two Serial A T A hard disks with RAID 0 and RAID 1 array . AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 1-3 S/PDIF out The motherboard supports S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. 8 USB 2.0 ports The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to 8 USB 2.0 ports. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is designed for the ASUS WiFi-b⢠add-on card to set up an environment for wireless LAN. The ASUS WiFi-b⢠add-on card bundles the exclusive software Access Point (AP) to save the extra cost of a stand-alone AP . In addition, the card comes with user-friendly utilities and applications that allow quick connection to notebooks, PDAs and other wireless LAN peripherals. See page 2-19. AI NET solution The Marvell î Gigabit LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The controller integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer T ransceiver solution to support high performance network applications. The controller is equipped with the Virtual Cable T ester (VCT) net-diagnosing utility , that intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up to 100 meters. This feature helps maintain a more stable network connection. See page 5-12. AI Audio solution The SoundMAX î -class ADI AD1985 AC âÂÂ97 audio CODEC supports 6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, stereo microphone input, variable sample rate conversion (SRC), professional quality 103-dB output with 94-dB SNR, and analog enumeration capability . The SoundMAX î 4 XL software features the AudioESP⢠(Audio Enumeration and Sensing Process) that allows intelligent detection of the peripherals plugged into the audio ports and identifies the incompatible devices, if any .. See 5-13. AI Overclocking This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on the installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while maintaining system stability . See page 4-17. AI BIOS solution The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan and CrashFree BIOS2.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 1-5 ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-31. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5. ASUS MyLogo2⢠This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-33, 5-7. C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P .R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P .R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the system and the BIOS shows the previous setting so users can amend the CPU setting again. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-4.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure easier and faster . See page 4-12. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to Windowsâ¢. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See pages 4-27, 5-9.
Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard Chapter summar y 2.1 Before you proceed ....................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................... 2-6 2.4 System memory ........................................... 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots ........................................... 2-16 2.6 Jumpers ........................................................ 2-20 2.7 Connectors ................................................... 2-23
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-1 2. 1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. When lit, this green LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-of f mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ⢠Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. ⢠Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity . ⢠Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. ⢠Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. ⢠Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the A TX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard over view Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below . 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PCI1 P ANEL1 P4P800 SE î CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD1 AUX1 Super I/O 4Mbit Firmware Hub PS/2KBMS T : Mouse B: Ke yboard Below:Mic In Center:Line Out T op:Line In Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) CPU_F AN1 FP_AUDIO Audio Codec USB2.0 T : USB4 B: USB3 T op: RJ-45 GAME1 Socket 478 A TX12V1 CHASSIS1 DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 CLRTC1 FLOPPY1 PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 P ARALLEL PORT COM1 SPDIF_O SPDIF_OUT A TX Power Connector DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) KBPWR CHA_F AN1 Intel ICH5R Intel 82865PE Memory Controller Hub Marvell Gigabit LAN S ATA 2 COM2 USB_56 USB_78 SB_PWR1 PWR_F AN1 S ATA 1 MODEM1 WIFI USBPW12 USBPW34 USBPW56 USBPW78 24.5cm (9.6in) 30.5cm (12.0in) USB20_12 SMB20
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout Contents Slots Page 1. DDR DIMM slots 2-12 2. PCI slots 2-18 3. AGP slot 2-18 4. Wi-Fi slot 2-19 Jumpers Page 1. Clear R TC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-20 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) 2-21 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2-22 4. SMB 2.0 jumper 2-22 Rear Panel Connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port 2-23 2. Parallel port 2-23 3. Line In jack 2-23 4. Line Out jack 2-23 5. Microphone jack 2-23 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-23 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-23 8. Serial connector 2-23 9. S/PDIF Coaxial cable jack 2-23 10. PS/2 keyboard port 2-23
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-5 Internal Connectors Page 1. Floppy disk connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-25 2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-25 3. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE1) 2-25 4. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2) 2-26 5. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_F AN) 2-28 6. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_F AN) 2-28 7. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_F AN) 2-28 8. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-28 9. A TX power connector (20-pin A TXPWR) 2-29 10. A TX 12V power connector (4-pin A TX12V) 2-29 1 1. USB headers (10-1 pin USB_56, USB_78) 2-30 12. CD connector (4-pin CD) 2-31 13. AUX connector (4-pin AUX) 2-31 14. MODEM connector (4-pin MODEM) 2-31 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) 2-31 16. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) 2-32 17. Chassis Intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-32 18. System panel connector (20-pin P ANEL) 2-33 - System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED) - System W arning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) - Reset Switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) - A TX Power Switch (Y ellow 2-pin PWRBTN) - System Management Interrupt Lead (Light Blue 2-pin SMI) - Hard Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Pr ocessing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel î Pentium î 4 processor . T ake note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold Mark T o use the Hyper-Threading T echnology on this motherboard: 1. Buy an Intel î Pentium î 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading T echnology . Install the CPU. 2. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading T echnology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading T echnology . 3. Reboot the computer . Notes on Intel î Hyper-Threading T echnology ⢠This motherboard supports Intel î Pentium î 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading T echnology . ⢠Hyper-Threading T echnology is supported under Windows î XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only . Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading T echnology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. ⢠It is recommended that you install Windows î XP Service Pack 1. ⢠Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading T echnology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. ⢠For more information on Hyper-Threading T echnology , visit www .intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90 ð-100 ð angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90 ð-100 ð angle; otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely . Socket Lever 90ú~100ú angle
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever . 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! After installation, make sure to plug-in the 4-pin A TX power cable to the motherboard. This motherboard does not support unlocked Intel î Willamette CPUs. Gold Mark
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-9 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel î Pentium î 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Retention Module Base CPU Heatsink Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. Y our boxed Intel î Pentium î 4 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter . When you buy a boxed Intel î Pentium î 4 processor , the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism. In case you buy a CPU separately , make sure that you use only Intel î -certified heatsink and fan. The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. Y ou do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base. Retention Hole Retention Hook Snapped to the Retention Hole Retention Lock Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention mechanism to the module base. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the hooks into the holes.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-11 2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. 3. Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector . CPU Fan Connector (CPU_F AN)
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memor y 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets. 2.4.2 Memory configurations Y ou may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Important notes on memory configurations 1. Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in T able 1. 2. Use the blue DIMM slots first. 3. In Dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel. 4. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency , otherwise, the system may run in a lower frequency . For optimum compatibility , it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor . See list of Qualified V endors List on page 2-13. 5. When all four sockets are populated with 1GB DIMMs (total 4 GB), the system may detect only 3 GB (a little less than 4 GB) due to the Southbridge resource allocation. 6. Three DDR DIMMs installed into any three memory sockets will function in single channel mode. 7. Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB. Refer to T able 2 for configurations. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins 104 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-13 T able 1 Recommended memory configurations * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: ⢠install identical DIMMs in all four sockets or ⢠install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Sockets Mode/DIMM T ype DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) Single-channel (1) Populated â â â (2) â Populated â â (3) â â Populated â (4) â â â Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated â Populated â (2) â Populated â Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated (DDR400/DDR333/ DDR266) (DDR400/DDR333/ DDR266) T able 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB DDR DIMM T ype Memory Frequency 800 MHz PC3200/PC2700*/PC2100 400/333*/266 MHz 533 MHz PC2700/PC2100 333/266 MHz 400 MHz PC2100 266 MHz *When using 800MHz CPU FSB, PC2700 DDR DIMMs may run only at 320MHz (not 333MHz) due to chipset limitation.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Qualified V endor List The following table lists the DDR400 memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) for the latest QVL. A* - supports one module inserted in the slot referred in T able 1, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B* - supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration . C* - support for 4 modules inserted into the blue & yellow slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size V endor Model Brand SS/DS Component A* B* C* 256MB A DA T A MDGA5F3G315B1EC2 ADA T A SS ADD8608A8A-5B ⢠⢠⢠256MB A DA T A MDOWB5F3G316B1EAE Winbond SS W942508BH-5 ⢠⢠256MB A DA T A MDOSS6F3G31JB1EAE SAMSUNG SS K4H560838D-TCC4 ⢠⢠256MB Apacer 77.10636.465 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838D-TCC4 ⢠⢠⢠512MB Apacer 77.10736.464 SAMSUNG DS K4H560838D-TCC4 ⢠⢠⢠256MB Corsair CMX256-3500C2 XMS3502v1.1 N/A SS N/A ⢠⢠512MB Corsair CMX512-3500C2 XMS3502v1.1 N/A DS N/A ⢠⢠256MB Hynix HYMD232646B8J-D43AA Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT -D43 ⢠⢠⢠512MB Hynix HYMD232646B8J-D43AA Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT -D43 ⢠⢠⢠128MB Infineon HYS64D16301GU-5-B Infineon SS HYB25D256160BT -5B ⢠⢠⢠256MB Infineon HYS64D32300GU-5-B Infineon SS HYB25D256800BT -5B ⢠⢠⢠512MB Infineon HYS64D64320GU-5-B Infineon SS HYB25D256800BT -5B ⢠⢠⢠256MB Kingston KVR400X64C25/256 Winbond SS W942508BH-5 ⢠⢠⢠512MB Kingston KVR400X64C25/512 Winbond DS W942508BH-5 ⢠256MB Kingston KHX3500/256 N/A SS N/A ⢠⢠256MB MICRON MT16VDDT3264AG-403B2 MICRON DS MT46V16M8-5TESB ⢠⢠512MB PSC AL6D8A53TK1-5B PSC DS A2S56D30A TP ⢠⢠⢠256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC ⢠⢠⢠512MB SAMSUNG M368L6423ETM-CCC SAMSUNG DS K4H560838E-TCCC ⢠⢠⢠256MB T ranscend TS32MLD64V4F3 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838D-TCC4 ⢠⢠256MB T ranscend TS32MLD64V4F3 Mosel SS V58C2256804SA T5 ⢠⢠512MB T ranscend TS64MLD64V4F3 SAMSUNG DS K4H560838D-TCC4 ⢠⢠256MB T ranscend TS64MLD64V4F3 Mosel DS V58C2256804SA T5 ⢠⢠⢠256MB T winMOS M2G9108AF A TT9FD81AA4T T winMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D ⢠⢠⢠512MB T winMOS M2G9J16AGA TT9F081AA4T T winMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D ⢠⢠256MB T winMOS M2S9108AF APS9F081 1A-T PSC SS A2S56D30A TP ⢠⢠⢠256MB Winbond W9425GCDB-5 Winbond SS W942508CH-5 ⢠⢠⢠512MB Winbond W9451GCDB-5 Winbond DS W942508CH-5 ⢠⢠â¢
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-15 2.4.4 Installing a DIMM 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Unlocked Retaining Clip DDR DIMM NOTCH Locked Retaining Clip
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier . 6. Replace the system cover . 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. T urn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any . See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-17 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 1 1 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real T ime Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 1 1* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support âÂÂShare IRQâ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard ABCDE F G H PCI slot 1 â â â â â shared â â PCI slot 2 â â â â â â shared â PCI slot 3 â â â â â â â shared PCI slot 4 â â â â shared â â â PCI slot 5 â â â â â shared â â AGP slot used â â â â â â â Onboard USB 1.1/2.0 controller â â â â shared shared shared shared Onboard LAN â â â â â â shared â Onboard Audio â â used â â â â âÂÂ
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP8X/4X cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with 1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Install only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards on this motherboard! This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. If installing the A T i 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later , for optimum performance and overclocking stability . P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for 1.5v ⢠When installing long PCI cards, it is recommended that you install it in PCI slots 3, 4, or 5. Long PCI cards installed in PCI slots 1 and 2 may interfere with the SA T A and GAME connectors. ⢠The PCI slot 5 and Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-19 2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b⢠module. V isit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) for product updates. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.1 1b/g standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ASUS WiFi-b⢠Setup ⢠The PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time. ⢠The ASUS WiFi-b⢠module is purchased separately . P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE WIRELESS Connectors WIFI
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (R TC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery . T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. T urn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery . 3. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. Replace the battery . 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer . 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Y ou do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 12 23
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-21 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). ⢠The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system will not power up. ⢠The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability ( 5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE USB Device W ake Up 3 2 2 1 5V (Default) 5VSB USBPW12 USBPW34 3 2 2 1 5V (Default) 5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 ( 5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an A TX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Keyboard Power Setting (Default) 5V 5VSB KBPWR 23 12 P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE SMB2.0 Support SMB20 Disable Enable (Default) 3 2 2 1 4. SMB2.0 (two 3-pin SMB20) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the SMBus 2.0 feature supported on the motherboard. By default, these jumpers are set to pins 2-3 to disable the feature. If you wish to install PCI devices that comply with SMBus 2.0 specification, move the jumper caps to pins 1-2 to enable the SMBus 2.0 feature.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-23 2.7 Connector s 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner , or other devices. 3. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 4- and 6-channel modes, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. 5. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker . In 4- and 6-channel modes, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6- channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center . 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial connector . This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. 10. S/PDIF Coaxial out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices with coaxial cable connectors. 1 1. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1 11 4 5 6 7 2 3 9 10 8
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Rear panel audio ports function variation The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports on the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. Windows î 98SE only supports 4.1-channel speaker setting. Headphone/ 2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-25 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). P4P800 SE î NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4P800 SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector PIN 1 FLOPPY1 1. Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. 2. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the UltraDMA cable connector . This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. 3. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA cable is intentional. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided Ultra DMA100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cableâÂÂs blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector , then connect the gray connector to the Ultra DMA100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the Ultra DMA100/66 master device.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial A T A cables for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial A T A interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel A T A with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133). P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE SA T A Connectors S ATA 2 GND RSA T A_TXP2 RSA T A_TXN2 GND RSA T A_RXP2 RSA T A_RXN2 GND S ATA 1 GND RSA T A_TXP1 RSA T A_TXN1 GND RSA T A_RXP1 RSA T A_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial A T A ⢠In a legacy operating system (DOS, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT) environment, using the Serial A T A connectors will disable the ICHR chipset support to one of the IDE channels (either primary or secondary channel). ⢠The Serial A T A RAID feature (RAID 0,1) is available only if you are using Windows î XP and Windows î 2000. ⢠Hot plug support for Serial A T A drive and connections are not available in this motherboard. ⢠Install Windows î XP Service Pack 1 when using Serial A T A.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-27 Parallel A T A and Serial A T A device configurations Following are the Parallel A T A and Serial A T A device configurations supported by Intel ICH5R specifications. Native operating systems (OS) are Windows 2000/XP . ICH5R supports a maximum of six (6) devices using these OS. Legacy OS are MS-DOS, Windows 98/Me/NT4.0. ICH5R supports a maximum of four (4) devices using these OS. Legend: Supported â Disabled P-A T A S-A T A Operating System Primary Secondary Port 0 Port 1 (2 devices) (2 devices) (1 device) (1 device) 1. Windows 2000/XP 2. Windows 98/Me/NT4.0 Configuration A â Configuration B â Configuration C âÂÂâ Required IDE Configuration settings in BIOS Refer to the following table for the appropriate BIOS settings of the above P-A T A and S-A T A device configurations. See section âÂÂ4.3.6 IDE Configurationâ for details on the related BIOS items. Windows Windows 98/Me/NT4.0 BIOS item 2000/XP A B C Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Compatible Mode Compatible Mode Compatible Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S -A T A â â â IDE Port Settings â Primary P-A T A S-A T A Sec. P-A T A S-A T A P-A T A Ports Only
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_F AN, PWR_F AN, CHA_F AN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at 12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . 5. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector accomodates a second serial port using a serial port bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of suf ficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The serial port bracket is purchased separately . P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE 12-V olt Fan Connectors CPU_F AN1 CHA_F AN1 GND Rotation 12V PWR_F AN1 GND Rotation 12V GND Rotation 12V P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Serial COM2 Bracket PIN 1 COM2
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-29 6. A TX power connectors (20-pin A TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors connect to an A TX 12V power supply . The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. In addition to the 20-pin A TX power connector , this motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin A TX 12V power plug to provide suf ficient power to the CPU. 1. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin A TX 12V power plug. Otherwise, the system does not boot up. 2. Make sure that your A TX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the 12V lead and at least 1A on the 5-volt standby lead ( 5VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is 300W , or 350W for a fully configured system. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE A TX Power Connector A TXPWR1 A TX12V1 3.3VDC -12.0VDC COM PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC 5.0VDC 5.0VDC PWR_OK 12.0VDC 3.3VDC 3.3VDC COM 5.0VDC COM 5.0VDC COM 5VSB 12V DC GND 12V DC GND
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. USB headers (10-1 pin USB_56, USB_78) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB headers are available for additional USB ports. The USB headers comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. Y ou must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability . NEVER connect a 1394 cable to any of the USB (blue) connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE USB 2.0 Header USB56 USB 5V USB_P6- USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V USB_P5- USB_P5 GND 1 USB78 USB 5V USB_P8- USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7- USB_P7 GND 1
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-31 8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin MODEM, CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector . It also allows the sharing of mono_in (such as a phone) and a mono_out (such as a speaker) between the audio and a voice modem card. 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable. The Front panel Line-Out connector and the Rear panel Line-Out jack can not work simultaneously . P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Internal Audio Connectors CD1(Black) AUX1(White) Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground MODEM Modem-In Ground Modem-Out Ground P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Front Panel Audio Connector FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 Line out_R Line out_L BLINE_OUT_R NC MICPWR 5V A AGND
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 1 1. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled âÂÂChassis Signalâ and âÂÂGroundâ are shorted with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Chassis Alarm Lead CHASSIS1 5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) 10. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector . The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. P4P800-E î P4P800-E Game Connector GAME 5V 5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 5V
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-33 12. System panel connector (20-pin P ANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. ⢠System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. ⢠System W arning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. ⢠Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning of f the system power . ⢠A TX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Y ellow 2-pin PWRBTN ) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power . Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP , or ON and SOFT OFF , depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF . ⢠System Management Interrupt Lead (Light Blue 2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspended mode, or âÂÂgreenâ mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components. Attach the case-mounted suspend switch to this 2-pin connector . P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE System Panel Connectors * Requires an A TX power supply . PLED- Ground PWR 5V Speaker Speaker Connector Power LED Ground Reset SW SMI Lead ExtSMI# Ground Reset Ground Ground A TX Power Switch* PLED IDE_LED- IDE_LED IDE_LED
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof connection. T ake note of the specific connector colors as described. ⢠Hard disk activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Any read or write activity of an IDE device cause this LED to light up.
Chapter 3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard Chapter summar y 3.1 Starting up for the first time .......................... 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer ........................... 3-2
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 3-1 3. 1 St ar ting up for the fir st time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . 5. T urn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power (if you are using an A TX power supply , you need to switch on the power supply as well as press the A TX power switch on the front of the chassis). 6. After applying power , the power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For A TX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the A TX power switch. If your monitor complies with âÂÂgreenâ standards or if it has a âÂÂpower standbyâ feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power , the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. At power on, hold down <Del> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.
3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering of f the com puter 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows î 98/98SE/ME/2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. If you are using Windows î XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shut down the computer . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. See section âÂÂ4.5 Power Menuâ in Chapter 4.
Chapter 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard Chapter summar y 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............. 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program ...................................... 4-9 4.3 Main menu .................................................... 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu ........................................... 4-16 4.5 Power menu .................................................. 4-28 4.6 Boot menu .................................................... 4-32 4.7 Exit menu ...................................................... 4-37
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-1 4. 1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST . 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 4. ASUS Update - Updates the BIOS in a Windows î environment. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Important notes Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. V isit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility . 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows î 98SE/ME/2000/XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. b. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer . c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format . A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. If you are using Windows⢠XP , select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start . OR If you are using Windows î 98SE/ME/2000, select Full option button from the format type, then click Start.
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup A:\>afudos /iP4P800SE.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only . What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS T o update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Boot the system from the floppy disk. 4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos / i [filename] where [filename] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk. The screen displays the status of the update process. Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper . Y ou need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-3 When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iP4P800SE.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC Y ou can use the AFUDOS.EXE utility to copy the current system BIOS to a floppy or hard disk and use it as backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. T o copy the BIOS from your PC using AFUDOS: 1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o[filename] where [filename] is a string of not more than eight (8) alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3) alpha- numeric characters for the extension name. Press <Enter>. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only . What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 1. If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the error message âÂÂFloppy not found!â appears. 2. If the correct BIOS file is not in the floppy disk, the error message âÂÂFloppy not found!â is displayed. Make sure to rename the downloaded BIOS file as âÂÂP4P800SE.ROMâÂÂ. 2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk has at least 600KB free space to store the file, and is not write-protected. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done A:\> When the copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility . The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt F2> during the Power-On Self T ests (POST). T o update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as P4P800SE.ROM . Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system. 3. T o launch EZ Flash, press <Alt F2> during POST to display the following.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-5 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file âÂÂP4P800SE.româÂÂ. Completed. Start flashing... Flashed successfully. Rebooting. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. T o recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 1. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2. If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable floppy disk, you may also use this disk to restore the BIOS. See section âÂÂ4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.âÂÂ
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup T o recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. 3. Place the support CD in the CD-ROM. The support CD contains the original BIOS for this motherboard. If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, the BIOS update process continues. 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as â P4P800SE.ROM âÂÂ. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found. Reading file âÂÂP4P800SE.ROMâÂÂ. Completed. Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file âÂÂP4P800SE.ROMâÂÂ. Completed. Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-7 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows î environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). T o install ASUS Update: 1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX . See page 5-3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your system. T o update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1 . Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Select your desired update method, then click Next .
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next . 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window prompts you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save , then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 3. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traf fic, or choose Auto Select . Click Next.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-9 4.2 BIOS Setup pr ogram This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section â 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.â Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to âÂÂRun SetupâÂÂ. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility . Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you may want to enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility . When you start up the computer , the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est (POST) to enter the Setup utility . Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST , restart the system by pressing <Ctrl Alt Delete> , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Y ou can also restart by turning the system of f and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section âÂÂ4.7 Exit Menu.â 1. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only , and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest product and BIOS information.
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen T o select an item on the menu bar , press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another . System Time [22:16:45] System Date [Tue 01/15/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette B [Disabled] Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Pioneer CD-ROM ATA] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time. Navigation keys General help Menu bar Sub-menu items Configuration fields Menu items
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. T o display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you may change the value of the field opposite the item. Y ou can not select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. T o change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to display a list of options. Refer to âÂÂ4.2.7 Pop-up window .â 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Scroll bar Pop-up window Main menu items
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System T ime [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system time 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English] Refer to section âÂÂ4.2.1 BIOS menu screenâ for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time [22:16:45] System Date [Tue 01/15/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette B [Disabled] Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Pioneer CD-ROM ATA] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-13 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press Enter to display the IDE device information. The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor , Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMAR T monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. T ype [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (A T API Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP , LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector T ransfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST32122A Size : 2.1GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-2 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disable] Select the type of device connected to the system.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMAR T Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press Enter if you wish to configure the item. Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows 2000/XP . Set to Compatible Mode if you are using legacy OS including MS-DOS, Windows ME/98/NT4.0. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-A T A] The default setting S-A T A allows you to use native OS on Serial A T A and Parallel A T A ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility . In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel A T A ports only if you did not install any Serial A T A device. IDE Configuration Onboard PCI IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configure S-ATA as RAID [No] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. WIN ME, 98, NT4.0, MS DOS) is used. Set [Enhanced Mode] when Native OS (i.e. Win2000, WIN XP) is used.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-15 The P-A T A S-A T A and P-A T A options are for advanced users only . If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-A T A . Configuration options: [P-A T A S-A T A] [S-A T A] [P-A T A] IDE Port Settings [Primary P-A T A S-A T A] Allows selection of the IDE ports to activate if you are using a legacy operating system. Set to [Primary P-A T A S-A T A] if you wish to use the primary Parallel A T A and Serial A T A ports, or set to [Secondary P-A T A SA T A] to enable the secondary P-A T A port instead. Setting to [P-A T A Ports Only] disables the two Serial A T A ports supported by ICH5. Configuration options: [Primary P-A T A S-A T A] [Secondary P-A T A S-A T A] [P-A T A Ports Only] IDE Detect T ime Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting A T A/A T API devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] The Enhanced Mode Support On appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set to Enhanced Mode . The IDE Port Settings appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set to Compatible Mode . Configure S-A T A as RAID [No] This field configures the S-A T A to function as an IDE controller or RAID. Configuration options: [Y es] [No] Serial A T A BOOTROM [Enabled] This field enables or disables the Serial A T A boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Serial A T A BOOTROM item appears only when the item Configure S-A T A as RAID is set to [Y es] .
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory AMI BIOS Version : 1001.004 Build Date : 01/27/04 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.40G Speed : 2400MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 128MB JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Speech Configuration Instant Music Configuration Adjust system frequency/voltage.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-17 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration AI Overclock T uner [Standard] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency . Select either one of the preset overclocking options. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. If you are using an unlocked CPU, the item CPU Ratio appears under the AI Overclock T uner item. Y ou may select your desired ratio from the available options. CPU Ratio [12] This field sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus (FSB) Frequency . If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, the actual and setpoint values may differ . Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [T urbo] may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [T urbo] Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] Performance Mode [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Selecting a very high AGP/PCI frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. CPU VCore V oltage [Auto] Allows you to select a specific CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.9500V] [1.9250V] [1.9000V] [1.8750V] [1.8500V] [1.8250V] [1.8000V] [1.7750V] [1.7500V] [1.7250V] [1.7000V] [1.6750V] [1.6500V] [1.6250] [1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency . Configuration options: [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [500 MHz] [533 MHz] [Auto] AGP/PCI Frequency (MHz) [Auto] Allows you to adjust to a higher AGP/PCI frequency for better system performance and overclocking capability . Configuration options: [Auto] [66.66/33.33] [72.73/36.36] [80.00/40.00] When you set the AI Overclocking T uner item to [Manual], the related overclocking items appear . CPU External Frequency (MHz) [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS and is not manually configurable. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the following table for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the FSB. Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 800 200 MHz FSB 533 133 MHz FSB 400 100 MHz T able 4.4.1 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner [Manual] CPU External Frequency (MHz) [133] DRAM Frequency [Auto] AGP/PCI Frequency (MHz) [Auto] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] AGP VDDQ Voltage [1.50V] Performance Mode [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-19 DDR Reference V oltage [Auto] Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. Configuration options: [2.85V] [2.75V] [2.65V] [2.55V] [Auto] AGP VDDQ voltage [1.50V] Allows selection of the AGP operating voltage. Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.70V] [1.60V] [1.50V] Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. A very high Vcore voltage may severely damage the CPU! 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. Use the arrow keys to adjust value. Max V alue Limit [Disabled] Enable this item if you want to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] This item allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer : Intel(R) Brand String : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.4G Frequency : 2400MHz FSB Speed : 533MHz Cache L1 : 8 KB Cache L2 : 512 KB Cache L3 : 0 KB Ratio Status : Locked Ratio Actual Value : 18 VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Maximum Value Limit [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Selects the VID setting at which the processor is to run.
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Hyper-Threading T echnology [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading T echnology . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks] This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2.0 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] 4.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. The Hyper-Threading T echnology item appears only when you install an Intel î Pentium î 4 CPU with Hyper-Threading T echnology support. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto] DRAM Idle Timer [Auto] DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI] Graphics Aperture Size [ 64MB] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Set DRAM timing parameters according to DRAM SPD or manually.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-21 Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [AGP/PCI] [PCI/AGP] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] This field enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If the system becomes unstable after changing the settings of any of the above items, revert to the default settings. DRAM Idle T imer [Auto] Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [16T] [64T] [Auto] DRAM Refresh Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [15.6 uSec] [7.8 uSec] [64 uSec] Setting to [Enabled] may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto] . DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM Precharge Delay [8 Clocks] Configuration options: [8 Clocks] [7 Clocks] [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [8 Clocks] Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto] This field when [Enabled] minimize latencies from CPU to memory to boost system performance. Enable this item to activate the ASUS HyperPath T echnology feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration OnBoard ACâÂÂ97 Audio [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device. If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ICH Delayed T ransaction [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] OnBoard ACâÂÂ97 Audio î [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] OnBoard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Marvell î 88E8001 does NOT support S5 W ake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows î MEâ¢. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller . This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-23 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330]
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Y es] and if you installed a Plug & Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug & Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] PCI Latency T imer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register . Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Y es] When set to [Y es], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] PCI Slot-1/5 IRQ Preference [Auto] PCI Slot-2 IRQ Preference [Auto] PCI Slot-3 IRQ Preference [Auto] PCI Slot-4 IRQ Preference [Auto] NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Plug and Play OS [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] IRQ3 [Available] IRQ4 [Available] IRQ5 [Available] IRQ7 [Available] IRQ9 [Available] IRQ10 [Available] IRQ11 [Available] IRQ14 [Available] IRQ15 [Available]
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-25 Pallete Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly . Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [A vailable] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [A vailable] [Reserved] PCI Slot - xx IRQ Preference [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI slot IRQ Preference. Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [1 1] [12] [14] [15] The Module V ersion and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto- detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 4.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. USB Function [8 USB Ports] Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.0-4.3 USB Devices Enabled : None USB Function [8 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Enables USB host controllers.
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The Device and Emulation T ype items appear only when there are installed USB devices. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to select the number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command. The message âÂÂNo USB mass storage device detectedâ appears if none is installed in the system. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation T ype [N/A] When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as floppy drive, and the remaining drives as hard drives. Forced FDD option can be used to force an HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD (for example, ZIP drive). Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [Full Speed] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] No USB Mass Storage device detected Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command.
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-27 4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [IDE Secondary Master] Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave] When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is automatically disabled. See page 5-9 for details. The above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item. Instant Music Option Instant Music [Disabled] If enabled, power up by PS/2 kepyboard function will be disabled.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost V ideo on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-29 4.5.5 APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Disbaled] [Enabled] V ideo Power Down Mode [Suspend] Allows you to select the video power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Allows you to select the hard disk power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Suspend] Suspend Time Out [Disabled] Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1-2 Min] [2-3 Min] [4-5 Min] [8-9 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Allows you to select the duty cycle in throttle mode. Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50%] [37.5%] [25%] [12.5%] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Of f] [Suspend] APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Suspend Time Out [Disabled] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Enable or disable APM.
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Of f, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state whatever was the system state before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour , R TC Alarm Minute, and R TC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modem [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try . T urning an external modem of f and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-31 The above item appears only when the Q-Fan Control item is set to Enabled. 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor CPUT emperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB T emperature [xxxC/xxxF] Power T emperature [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard, CPU, and power supply temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more ef ficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled], the Fan Speed Ratio item appears to allow selection of the appropriate fan speed ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Speed Ratio [1 1/16] Allows you to select the appropriate fan speed ratio for the system. The default [1 1/16] is the minimum fan speed ratio. Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. Configuration options: [1 1/16] [12/16] [13/16] [14/16] [15/16] Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [31.5 ð C/86.5 ð F] MB Temperature [31 ð C/87.5 ð F] Power Temperature [N/A] Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Fan Speed [5232RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [1.552V] 3.3V Voltage [3.408V] 5V Voltage [5.080V] 12V Voltage [11.977V] CPU Temperature
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: âÂÂHardware Monitor found an error . Enter Power setup menu for detailsâÂÂ. Y ou will then be prompted to âÂÂPress F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUPâÂÂ. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-33 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS MyLogo2⢠feature. 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST32122A] 3rd Boot Device [SS-Pioneer CD-ROM] 4th Boot Device [Yukon PXE] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Boot to OS/2 [No] Wait for âÂÂF1â If Error [Enabled] Hit âÂÂDELâ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] T ypematic Rate [Fast] Allows you to select the keyboard typematic rate. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Boot to OS/2 [No] Allows you to specify the OS/2 compatibility mode. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] W ait for âÂÂF1â If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit âÂÂDEL â Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message âÂÂPress DEL to run Setupâ during POST . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-35 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you have set a password, this item shows Installed . T o set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter> . 2. From the password box, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter> . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message âÂÂPassword Installedâ appears after you have successfully set your password. T o change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. T o clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message âÂÂPassword Uninstalledâ appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real T ime Clock (R TC) RAM. See section âÂÂ2.6 Jumpersâ for information on how to erase the R TC RAM. Security Settings Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable password.
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [V iew Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility . V iew Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows change to only selected fields, such as Date and T ime. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility . Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed . Security Settings Supervisor Password Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable password.
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-37 T o set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter> . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message âÂÂPassword Installedâ appears after you have successfully set your password. T o change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item if you wish to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility . When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Boot Sector V irus Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Ye s to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5> , a confirmation window appears. Select Ye s to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the PC is turned of f. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ye s to save changes and exit.
Chapter 5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard Chapter summar y 5.1 Install an operating system ........................... 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ................................ 5-1 5.3 Software Information ..................................... 5-7 5.4 AI Net feature ................................................ 5-12 5.5 SoundMAX î 4 XL software .......................... 5-13 5.6 Intel î RAID for Serial A T A configuration .... 5-19 5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk ........................ 5-23
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-1 5. 1 Inst all an operating system This motherboard supports Windows î 98SE/ME/2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. 5.2 Suppor t CD infor mation The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 5.2.1 Running the support CD T o begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer . Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary , use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only . Refer to your OS documentation for more information. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the CD. Click an icon to display more information Click an item to install
5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. SoundMAX î Audio Driver and Application This item executes the wizard to install the AD1985 audio driver and applications. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel î Chipset INF Update Program that enables Plug-n-Play INF support for Intel î chipset components. This utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. Y ou may install this utility in three modes: interactive, silent and unattended preload. The interactive mode requires user input during installation. This is not required in the silent and unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility . Intel Application Accelerator Driver This item installs the Intel Application Accelerator Driver . If you are using Windows î 2000 or Windows î XP , this driver allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for the Serial A T A channels. This driver can only be installed when the RAID function of Serial A T A is enabled.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. The screen displays and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver . Marvell Gigabit LAN Driver This item executes the interface for the Marvell î LAN driver and diagnostics installation.
5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Booster This item installs the ASUS AI Booster utility . Anti-virus application The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. Adobe Acrobat Reader This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader . The Acrobat Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver . Screen display and utilities option may not be the same for other operating system versions. 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. Y ou may also find this information in the inside front cover of this user guide.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-5 5.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
5-6 Chapter 5: Software support T echnical Support Form The window displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to fill up when requesting technical support. Filelist The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2⢠The ASUS MyLogo2⢠is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the software menu. See section âÂÂ5.2.3 Utilities menuâÂÂ. 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility . See section âÂÂ4.1.6 ASUS Update.â 2. When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option âÂÂUpdate BIOS from a file.â 3. Specify the location of the BIOS file, such as from a floppy disk. Click Next. Follow these steps to use ASUS MyLogo2. 5.3 Sof twar e Information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. This section provides details on the software applications that the motherboard supports. Before using ASUS MyLogo2⢠feature, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. Make sure that the BIOS Item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. See section âÂÂ4.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationâÂÂ.
5-8 Chapter 5: Software support 4. From the selection that appears, choose a logo image. Click Next . 6. The next screen prompts you to flash the original BIOS to update it with the new boot logo. Click Flash to update the BIOS. 7. When finished, click Exit , then reboot your computer . Y our system boots with the new boot logo. 5. When you click on an image, it displays larger on the MyLogo2 screen. Instead of starting from ASUS Update, you may also launch ASUS MyLogo2 directly from the Windows Start menu to change your BIOS boot logo. After you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo, use the ASUS Update utility to upload the new BIOS. If you wish to make the logo image smaller , click on the arrow on the Ratio item and select your desired scale. If you wish, you may create your own boot logo image in GIF , JPG, or BMP file formats.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-9 1. Instant Music only supports CDs in audio format. 2. Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on sound card. 3. Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard. T o enable ASUS Instant Music: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-R W drive) to the 4-pin CD-In connector (labeled CD) on the motherboard. See section âÂÂ2.7 Connectorsâ for the location. Make sure to connect the CD-ROM audio cable. Otherwise, you cannot control the audio volume using the Instant Music function keys. 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music . The onboard audio ACâÂÂ97 CODEC supports this feature, which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW). 2. T urn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the Delete key during the Power On Self-T ests (POST). 3. From the BIOS screen select Advanced then Instant Music Configuration . 4. In the Instant Music Configuration menu, select the item Instant Music and set it to Enabled . See section âÂÂ4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration.â 5. The Instant Music CD-ROM Drive item appears if you enabled Instant Music. Highlight the item then press <Enter> to display the CD-ROM options. 6. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 1. The Scroll Lock LED is fixed to ON after enabling Instant Music. 2. The Caps Lock LED turns ON when you pause the CD playback. 3. When set to Instant Music mode, the system wake-up features (LAN, keyboard, mouse, USB) are deactivated. In this case, power up the system using the power switch. 4. If the system lost connection or did not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically . A âÂÂbeepâ indicates this condition.
5-10 Chapter 5: Software support T o use ASUS Instant Music: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power . 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs. These keys only function as indicated if you enabled the Instant Music item in BIOS. Instant Music function keys (Set 1) CD ON/OFF PLA Y/P AUSE STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT VOL. DOWN VOL. UP Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 T o guide you in using Instant Music, place the Instant Music label over the function keys on the keyboard. The Instant Music keyboard label comes with your motherboard package. Instant Music function keys (Set 2) CD ON/OFF PLA Y/P AUSE STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT VOL. DOWN VOL. UP SCROLL LOCK LED CAPS LOCK LED 3. Connect speakers or a headphone to the Line Out (lime colored) port on the rear panel for audio output. Y ou may also connect a headphone to the headphone jack on the CD-ROM drive front panel. 4. Press <Esc> to turn ON Instant Music. 5. Place an audio CD on the CD-ROM drive. 6. Press <F1> or the <Space Bar> to play the first track on the CD.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-11 If there is no CD on the drive and you press <F1> or <Space Bar>, the drive tray ejects. 7. Refer to the Instant Music function key definitions on the previous page to select other tracks or control the volume. 8. Press <F2> or <Enter> once to stop playing the CD. Press <F2> or <Enter> one more time to eject the CD.
5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 3. Click on Run to execute test. 1. The V irtual Cable T ester⢠(VCT) feature is supported in Windows î XP⢠and Windows î 2000⢠operating systems only . 2. The V irtual Cable T ester⢠(VCT) feature works on Gigabit LAN only . 3. The Run button on the VCT T ester dialog box is disabled if no problem is detected on the network. 5.4 AI Net feature The motherboard supports the Marvell î Virtual Cable T ester (VCT) T echnology . The VCT virtually diagnoses and reports cable faults using the T ime Domain Reflectometry (TDR) tool. The VCT technology detects and reports open and shorted cables with up to one meter of accuracy . It also detects impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns. VCT remarkably reduces networking and support costs complementing a highly manageable and controlled network system. This tool can be incorporated in the network systems sofware making it ideal for field support as well as development diagnostics. Using the Virtual Cable T ester⢠T o use the the Marvell î V irtual Cable T ester⢠on your computer: 1. Click the Start button. Select All Programs->Marvell->Virtual Cable T ester . 2. From the menu, click Virtual Cable T ester . The following screen appears.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-13 5.5 SoundMAX î 4 XL sof tware The ADI AD1985 AC âÂÂ97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX î 4 XL with AudioESP⢠software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard install the SoundMAX î Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. ⢠Y ou must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup. ⢠SoundMAX î 4 XL requires Microsoft î Windows î 98SE/ME/2000/ XP . Make sure that one of these operating systems is installed before installing SoundMAX î . If the SoundMAX î 4 XL software is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX î 4 XL icon on the taskbar . From the taskbar , double-click on the SoundMAX4 î XL icon to display the SoundMAX î Control Panel . SoundMAX î 4 XL icon
5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Setup wizards Use the speaker and microphone setup wizards to fine tune the gain/ attenuation of the inputs/outputs for optimal audio performance. Y ou may launch the setup wizards by clicking the Configuration button when AudioESP detects and verifies a newly connected peripheral, or by clicking on the icon from the SoundMAX control panel. Speaker wizard Follow the screen instructions to configure the speakers to your desired settings. Microphone wizard Follow the screen instructions to configure the microphone to your desired settings.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-15 Audio preferences The Preferences page of the SoundMAX4 XL allows you to change various audio settings. Listening environment options The SoundMAX4 XL support several audio technologies including SoundMAX SPX⢠Animated Audio, 3DP Aâ¢, MultiDrive⢠5.1, EnvironmentFCâ¢, MacroFX/ZoomFXâ¢, and V irtual Theater Surround.
5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Rear panel audio ports function variation The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports on the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. Headphone/ 2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-17 This motherboard supports Intel î RAID 0 and RAID 1 for Serial A T A drives through the Intel î ICH5R chipset. The Serial A T A as RAID option must be enabled in the BIOS before the system can load the Intel î RAID Option ROM code for Intel î RAID. The Intel î RAID Option ROM is a standard PnP (Plug and Play) option ROM that provides a pre-operating system user interface for the Intel î RAID implementation. It also allows the boot order to be selected from within the BIOS setup utility . T o install the Serial A T A cable: 1. Attach either cable end to the SA T A connector on the motherboard. 2. Attach the other cable end to the SA T A hard disk. 3. Connect the SA T A power cables. 1. Both the data and power SA T A cables are new cables. Y ou cannot use the older 40-pin 80-conductor IDE or regular IDE power cables with SA T A hard drives. 2. Carefully follow any technical instructions that come from the hard disk manufacturer . 5.6.1 BIOS Configuration 1. T urn ON the system and enter BIOS by pressing the Delete key during the Power-On Self T est (POST). 2. From the BIOS screen, select the Main menu then the IDE Configuration menu. 3. If necessary , switch the Onboard IDE Operate Mode option from [Legacy Mode] to [Enhanced Mode]. 4. Switch the Configure S-A T A as RAID option to [Y es]. 5. Press <F10> to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS setup program. 5.6.2 Installing Serial A T A (SA T A) hard disks Installing Serial A T A (SA T A) hard disks requires the use of a new SA T A data cable (4-conductor) which supports the Serial A T A protocol and a SA T A power cable. Any end of the SA T A data cable can be connected to the SA T A hard disk or the SA T A connector on the motherboard. For more information about the Intel î RAID for SA T A configuration, refer to the Intel Application Accelerator , RAID Edition, User â s manual in âÂÂ\Manual\IAA RAID Manual.docâ of the support CD. 5.6 Int el î RAID for Serial AT A configur ation (for Windows 2000 and W indows XP only)
5-18 Chapter 5: Software support 5.6.4 Creating a RAID V olume [ HELP ] î Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length taht can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and can not contain special characters. Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID_Volume1 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 149.0GB îÂÂî Create Volume [ ]-Changeî [ ]-Changeî [TAB]-Nextî [TAB]-Nextî [ESC] Previous MenuîÂÂî [ESC] Previous MenuîÂÂî [Enter]-Select [Enter]-Select 5.6.3 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets The Serial A T A RAID set must be configured in the RAID Configuration utility . This configuration can be done by the Intel î RAID Option ROM. During the Power-On Self T est (POST), the following message will appear for a few seconds: âÂÂPress <Ctrl-I> to enter Raid Configuration UtilityâÂÂ. When this message appears, press <Ctrl I> to launch the RAID configuration utility . [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] î RAID Volumes: None defined. Non-RAID Disks: Port Drive ModelîÂÂî Serial #îÂÂî SizeîÂÂî StatusîÂÂî Bootable 0 ST380013ASîÂÂî xxxxxxxxîÂÂî 74.5GBî NormalîÂÂî Yes 1 ST380013ASîÂÂî xxxxxxxxîÂÂî 74.5GBî NormalîÂÂî Yes Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx [ MAIN MENU ] 1.î Create RAID Volume 2.î Delete RAID Volume 3.î Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4.î Exit [ ]-SelectîÂÂî [ ]-SelectîÂÂî [ESC] ExitîÂÂî [ESC] ExitîÂÂî [Enter]-Select Menu [Enter]-Select Menu T o create a RAID volume: 1. Select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter> . The following screen appears.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-19 2. Key-in a unique name for your RAID volume then press <Enter> . 3. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select your desired RAID Level then press <Enter> . 4. If you selected RAID 0 (Stripe), use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the stripe size for your RAID 0 array then press <Enter> .The available values range from 8 KB to 128 KB. The strip value should be chosen based on the planned drive usage. Some suggested selections are listed below . The default selection is 64 KB. ⢠16 KB - low disk usage ⢠64 KB - typical disk usage ⢠128 KB - performance disk usage 5. On the Create V olume prompt, press <Enter> to create the array . The utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y> . Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N) 6. Select 4 Exit then press <Enter> to exit the RAID configuration utility . The utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y> . 5.6.5 Deleting a RAID V olume [ HELP ] î Deleting a volume will destroy the volume data on the drive(s) and cause any member disks to become available as non-RAID disks. WARNING: îÂÂEXISTING DATA WITHING THIS VOLUME WILL BE LOST AND NON-RECOVERABLE Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx [ DELETE ARRAY MENU ] [ ]-Changeî [ ]-Changeî [TAB]-Nextî [TAB]-Nextî [<ESC>]-Previous Menuî [<ESC>]-Previous Menuî [<DEL>]-Delete Volume [<DEL>]-Delete Volume NameîÂÂîÂÂî LevelîÂÂî Drives î Capacityî StatusîÂÂî Bootable RAID_Volume1î RAID0(Stripe)î 2îÂÂî 149.0GB î Normal îÂÂî Yes T ake caution in using this option; All data on the RAID drives will be lost! T o delete a RAID volume: 1. Select 2 Delete RAID V olume then press <Enter> .
5-20 Chapter 5: Software support 5.6.6 Reset RAID Data T o reset RAID data and remove any RAID structures in the drives: 1. Select 3 Reset RAID Data and press <Enter> . [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] î RAID Volumes: None defined. Non-RAID Disks: Port Drive ModelîÂÂî Serial #îÂÂî SizeîÂÂî StatusîÂÂî Bootable 0 ST380013ASîÂÂî xxxxxxxxîÂÂî 74.5GBî NormalîÂÂî Yes 1 ST380013ASîÂÂî xxxxxxxxîÂÂî 74.5GBî NormalîÂÂî Yes Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx [ MAIN MENU ] 1.î Create RAID Volume 2.î Delete RAID Volume 3.î Reset Disks to Non-RaID 4.î Exit [ ]-SelectîÂÂî [ ]-SelectîÂÂî [ESC] ExitîÂÂî [ESC] ExitîÂÂî [Enter]-Select Menu [Enter]-Select Menu 2. The utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y> . T ake caution when using this option. All data on the RAID drives and all internal RAID structures will be lost! Resetting all RAID data will remove any internal RAID structures from all RAID disks, including disks with working volumes. These structures are used to maintain the RAID volumes. By removing these structures, the drive will revert back to a Non-RAID disk that can then be used or reallocated to a new RAID volume. [ RESET ALL DATA RAID DATA ] WARNING: Selecting "Yes" will cause all data on any RAID disk (RAID Volume or Other RAID Disk) to be lost. Are you sure you want to destroy all RAID data (Y/N): 2. Press <Del> to delete the RAID volume. Are you sure you want to delete this volume? ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!! Are you sure you want to delete volume "RAID_Volume1"? (Y/N) [ VOLUME DELETE VERIFICATION ] 3. The utility prompts a verification message, press <Y> .
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-21 5.7 Cr eating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the Intel î RAID driver is required when installing Windows î XP/2000 operating system. Y ou can create a RAID driver disk using the Makedisk.exe utility in the support CD. T o create a RAID driver disk: 1. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility for your RAID controller . The Makedisk.exe utility for the Intel î RAID driver is located in âÂÂ\Drivers\Chipset\IAA\Makedisk.exeâ of the motherboard support CD. The Makedisk.exe utility for Intel î RAID is supported in Windows î XP/ 2000 only . 2. Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 3. W rite-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. T o install the RAID driver: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6> then insert the RAID disk driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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ii Checklist Copyright é 2005 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (âÂÂASUSâÂÂ). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair , modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL âÂÂAS ISâ WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECT ORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the ownersâ benefit, without intent to infringe. E1886 Revised Edition V2 February 2005
iii Features Contents Notices .......................................................................................... vii Safety information ........................................................................ viii About this guide .............................................................................. ix How this guide is organized .................................................. ix Where to find more information ............................................. ix Conventions used in this guide .............................................. x T ypography ............................................................................. x P4P800 SE specifications summary .............................................. xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 W elcome! ........................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .................................................................. 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights .................................................. 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ........................................... 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 2-6 2.3.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-7 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 2-9 2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable ............................. 2-1 1 2.4 System memory ............................................................... 2-12 2.4.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-12 2.4.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-12 2.4.3 Qualified V endor List ............................................ 2-14 2.4.4 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-15 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-16 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-16 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-16
iv Safeguards Contents 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17 2.5.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-18 2.5.5 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-18 2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot .............................................................. 2-19 2.6 Jumpers ............................................................................ 2-20 2.7 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ......................................... 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 2-25 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering of f the computer ................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .......................... 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ................. 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 4-4 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update ........................................................ 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .............................................. 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar .............................................................. 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys ................................................... 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-1 1 4.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 4-1 1 4.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 4-1 1 4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-1 1 4.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 4-1 1 4.2.9 General help ......................................................... 4-1 1 4.3 Main menu ........................................................................ 4-12 4.3.1 System T ime ........................................................ 4-12 4.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 4-12 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-12 4.3.4 Language ............................................................. 4-12
v Contents 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Third and Fourth IDE Master ............................... 4-13 4.3.6 IDE Configuration ................................................ 4-14 4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 4-17 4.4.2 CPU Configuration ............................................... 4-19 4.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 4-20 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ........................... 4-22 4.4.5 PCI PnP ............................................................... 4-24 4.4.6 USB Configuration ............................................... 4-25 4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 4-27 4.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 4-28 4.5.1 Suspend Mode ..................................................... 4-28 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ............................... 4-28 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 4-28 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support .............................................. 4-28 4.5.5 APM Configuration ............................................... 4-29 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-31 4.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 4-32 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 4-33 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-33 4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-35 4.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system ................................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ...................................................... 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information ..................................... 5-4 5.2.5 Other information ................................................... 5-5 5.3 Software Information .......................................................... 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2⢠.................................................. 5-7 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music ............................................... 5-9 5.4 AI Net feature ................................................................... 5-12
vi Contents 5.5 SoundMAX î 4 XL software ............................................... 5-13 Setup wizards ................................................................... 5-14 5.6 Intel î RAID for Serial A T A configuration ........................... 5-17 5.6.1 BIOS Configuration .............................................. 5-17 5.6.2 Installing Serial A T A (SA T A) hard disks ................ 5-17 5.6.3 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets ...... 5-18 5.6.4 Creating a RAID V olume ...................................... 5-18 5.6.5 Deleting a RAID V olume ...................................... 5-19 5.6.6 Reset RAID Data ................................................. 5-20 5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk .............................................. 5-21 Quick Reference Card
vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer â s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of f and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ⢠Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ⢠Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . ⢠Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ⢠Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user â s authority to operate this equipment.
viii Safety information Electrical safety ⢠T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. ⢠When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. ⢠Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. ⢠Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. ⢠Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company . ⢠If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer . Operation safety ⢠Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. ⢠Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately . ⢠T o avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry . ⢠Avoid dust, humidity , and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. ⢠Place the product on a stable surface. ⢠If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer .
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: ⢠Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it supports. ⢠Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. ⢠Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. ⢠Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ⢠Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package.
x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign indicates that you must press the enclosed key . Example: <Enter> indicates that you must press the Enter or Return key . <Multiple key names> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously , the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ). Example: <Ctrl Alt D> Command Means that you must enter the command exactly as shown then supply the appropriate values that appear in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this example, you must supply a filename for [filename]. afudos /iP4P800E.ROM DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
xi P4P800 SE specifications summar y Socket 478 for Intel î Pentium î 4 / Celeron processors with speeds up to 3.2 GHz Supports Intel î Hyper-Threading T echnology Supports Intel î Prescott CPU Intel î 865PE Intel î ICH5R 800/533/400 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR400/333/266 SDRAM memory ASUS Hyper-Path T echnology 1 x AGP 8X (0.8V , 1.5V only) 5 x PCI 1 x ASUS WiFi slot for optional wireless LAN upgrade ICH5R SouthBridge supports - 2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 - 2 x Serial A T A with RAID 0, RAID 1 function ADI AD1985 SoundMAX î 6-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration T echnology S/PDIF out interface support Marvell î 88E8001 Gigabit Ethernet controller V irtual Cable T ester (VCT) T echnology support ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan T echnology Intelligent CPU frequency tuner ASUS JumperFree CPU, Memory and AGP voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies ASUS C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Power Loss Restart S/PDIF out interface support (continued on the next page) CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio AI Net AI BIOS AI Overclocking Special features
xii P4P800 SE specifications summar y Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x S/PDIF output port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin A TX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion S/PDIF-out connector GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX/Modem audio connectors Front panel audio connector Serial port 2 connector 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP , DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS Instant Music, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS C.P .R., ASUS Multi-Language BIOS PCI 2.2, PCI 2.3, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS AI Booster ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus software A TX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard Chapter summar y 1.1 W elcome! ........................................................ 1-1 1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 1-1 1 . 1 Welcome! 1 .2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Thank you for buying the ASUS î P4P800 SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard incorporates the Intel î Pentium î 4 processor in a 478-pin package coupled with the Intel î 865PE chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 4 GB of system memory with DDR400/333/266 SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial A T A support, RAID, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in the world of power computing! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below . If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Intervideo î WinDVD Suite Platinum (Gold V ersion only) 2 x SA T A cable 1 x 2-port USB GAME module with cable (Retail boxes only) 1 x 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA IDE drives 1 x 40-conductor IDE cable 1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps Instant Music keyboard label (Retail boxes only) User Guide (includes Quick Reference Card) Quick Setup Guide (Retail boxes only) Setting Sticker (Retail boxes only)
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 .3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel î Pentium î 4 processor in the 478-pin package with 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. This motherboard supports 800/533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows 6.4GB/s, 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively . The motherboard also supports the Intel î Hyper-Threading T echnology and the next-generation Intel î Prescott CPU. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology , the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS Hyper-Path T echnology This unique technology from ASUS optimizes the true potential of the Intel î 865PE chipset to deliver the highest performance among competing 865PE-based solutions. SouthBridge Integrated Serial A T A and RAID solution The motherboard supports the next generation Serial A T A (SA T A) specification with RAID 0 and RAID 1 function through the ICH5R SouthBridge controller . The Serial A T A specification provides scalable performance with up to 150MB/s data transfer rate and allows a maximum of two Serial A T A hard disks with RAID 0 and RAID 1 array . AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 1-3 S/PDIF out The motherboard supports S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. 8 USB 2.0 ports The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to 8 USB 2.0 ports. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is designed for the ASUS WiFi-b⢠add-on card to set up an environment for wireless LAN. The ASUS WiFi-b⢠add-on card bundles the exclusive software Access Point (AP) to save the extra cost of a stand-alone AP . In addition, the card comes with user-friendly utilities and applications that allow quick connection to notebooks, PDAs and other wireless LAN peripherals. See page 2-19. AI NET solution The Marvell î Gigabit LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The controller integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer T ransceiver solution to support high performance network applications. The controller is equipped with the Virtual Cable T ester (VCT) net-diagnosing utility , that intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up to 100 meters. This feature helps maintain a more stable network connection. See page 5-12. AI Audio solution The SoundMAX î -class ADI AD1985 AC âÂÂ97 audio CODEC supports 6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, stereo microphone input, variable sample rate conversion (SRC), professional quality 103-dB output with 94-dB SNR, and analog enumeration capability . The SoundMAX î 4 XL software features the AudioESP⢠(Audio Enumeration and Sensing Process) that allows intelligent detection of the peripherals plugged into the audio ports and identifies the incompatible devices, if any .. See 5-13. AI Overclocking This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on the installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while maintaining system stability . See page 4-17. AI BIOS solution The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan and CrashFree BIOS2.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 1-5 ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-31. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5. ASUS MyLogo2⢠This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-33, 5-7. C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P .R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P .R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the system and the BIOS shows the previous setting so users can amend the CPU setting again. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-4.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure easier and faster . See page 4-12. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to Windowsâ¢. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See pages 4-27, 5-9.
Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard Chapter summar y 2.1 Before you proceed ....................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................... 2-6 2.4 System memory ........................................... 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots ........................................... 2-16 2.6 Jumpers ........................................................ 2-20 2.7 Connectors ................................................... 2-23
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-1 2. 1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. When lit, this green LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-of f mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ⢠Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. ⢠Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity . ⢠Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. ⢠Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. ⢠Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the A TX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard over view Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below . 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PCI1 P ANEL1 P4P800 SE î CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD1 AUX1 Super I/O 4Mbit Firmware Hub PS/2KBMS T : Mouse B: Ke yboard Below:Mic In Center:Line Out T op:Line In Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) CPU_F AN1 FP_AUDIO Audio Codec USB2.0 T : USB4 B: USB3 T op: RJ-45 GAME1 Socket 478 A TX12V1 CHASSIS1 DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 CLRTC1 FLOPPY1 PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 P ARALLEL PORT COM1 SPDIF_O SPDIF_OUT A TX Power Connector DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) KBPWR CHA_F AN1 Intel ICH5R Intel 82865PE Memory Controller Hub Marvell Gigabit LAN S ATA 2 COM2 USB_56 USB_78 SB_PWR1 PWR_F AN1 S ATA 1 MODEM1 WIFI USBPW12 USBPW34 USBPW56 USBPW78 24.5cm (9.6in) 30.5cm (12.0in) USB20_12 SMB20
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout Contents Slots Page 1. DDR DIMM slots 2-12 2. PCI slots 2-18 3. AGP slot 2-18 4. Wi-Fi slot 2-19 Jumpers Page 1. Clear R TC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-20 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) 2-21 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2-22 4. SMB 2.0 jumper 2-22 Rear Panel Connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port 2-23 2. Parallel port 2-23 3. Line In jack 2-23 4. Line Out jack 2-23 5. Microphone jack 2-23 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-23 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-23 8. Serial connector 2-23 9. S/PDIF Coaxial cable jack 2-23 10. PS/2 keyboard port 2-23
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-5 Internal Connectors Page 1. Floppy disk connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-25 2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-25 3. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE1) 2-25 4. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2) 2-26 5. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_F AN) 2-28 6. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_F AN) 2-28 7. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_F AN) 2-28 8. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-28 9. A TX power connector (20-pin A TXPWR) 2-29 10. A TX 12V power connector (4-pin A TX12V) 2-29 1 1. USB headers (10-1 pin USB_56, USB_78) 2-30 12. CD connector (4-pin CD) 2-31 13. AUX connector (4-pin AUX) 2-31 14. MODEM connector (4-pin MODEM) 2-31 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) 2-31 16. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) 2-32 17. Chassis Intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-32 18. System panel connector (20-pin P ANEL) 2-33 - System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED) - System W arning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) - Reset Switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) - A TX Power Switch (Y ellow 2-pin PWRBTN) - System Management Interrupt Lead (Light Blue 2-pin SMI) - Hard Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Pr ocessing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel î Pentium î 4 processor . T ake note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold Mark T o use the Hyper-Threading T echnology on this motherboard: 1. Buy an Intel î Pentium î 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading T echnology . Install the CPU. 2. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading T echnology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading T echnology . 3. Reboot the computer . Notes on Intel î Hyper-Threading T echnology ⢠This motherboard supports Intel î Pentium î 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading T echnology . ⢠Hyper-Threading T echnology is supported under Windows î XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only . Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading T echnology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. ⢠It is recommended that you install Windows î XP Service Pack 1. ⢠Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading T echnology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. ⢠For more information on Hyper-Threading T echnology , visit www .intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90 ð-100 ð angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90 ð-100 ð angle; otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely . Socket Lever 90ú~100ú angle
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever . 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! After installation, make sure to plug-in the 4-pin A TX power cable to the motherboard. This motherboard does not support unlocked Intel î Willamette CPUs. Gold Mark
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-9 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel î Pentium î 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Retention Module Base CPU Heatsink Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. Y our boxed Intel î Pentium î 4 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter . When you buy a boxed Intel î Pentium î 4 processor , the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism. In case you buy a CPU separately , make sure that you use only Intel î -certified heatsink and fan. The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. Y ou do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base. Retention Hole Retention Hook Snapped to the Retention Hole Retention Lock Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention mechanism to the module base. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the hooks into the holes.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-11 2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. 3. Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector . CPU Fan Connector (CPU_F AN)
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memor y 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets. 2.4.2 Memory configurations Y ou may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Important notes on memory configurations 1. Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in T able 1. 2. Use the blue DIMM slots first. 3. In Dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel. 4. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency , otherwise, the system may run in a lower frequency . For optimum compatibility , it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor . See list of Qualified V endors List on page 2-13. 5. When all four sockets are populated with 1GB DIMMs (total 4 GB), the system may detect only 3 GB (a little less than 4 GB) due to the Southbridge resource allocation. 6. Three DDR DIMMs installed into any three memory sockets will function in single channel mode. 7. Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB. Refer to T able 2 for configurations. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins 104 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-13 T able 1 Recommended memory configurations * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: ⢠install identical DIMMs in all four sockets or ⢠install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Sockets Mode/DIMM T ype DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) Single-channel (1) Populated â â â (2) â Populated â â (3) â â Populated â (4) â â â Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated â Populated â (2) â Populated â Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated (DDR400/DDR333/ DDR266) (DDR400/DDR333/ DDR266) T able 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB DDR DIMM T ype Memory Frequency 800 MHz PC3200/PC2700*/PC2100 400/333*/266 MHz 533 MHz PC2700/PC2100 333/266 MHz 400 MHz PC2100 266 MHz *When using 800MHz CPU FSB, PC2700 DDR DIMMs may run only at 320MHz (not 333MHz) due to chipset limitation.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Qualified V endor List The following table lists the DDR400 memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) for the latest QVL. A* - supports one module inserted in the slot referred in T able 1, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B* - supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration . C* - support for 4 modules inserted into the blue & yellow slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Size V endor Model Brand SS/DS Component A* B* C* 256MB A DA T A MDGA5F3G315B1EC2 ADA T A SS ADD8608A8A-5B ⢠⢠⢠256MB A DA T A MDOWB5F3G316B1EAE Winbond SS W942508BH-5 ⢠⢠256MB A DA T A MDOSS6F3G31JB1EAE SAMSUNG SS K4H560838D-TCC4 ⢠⢠256MB Apacer 77.10636.465 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838D-TCC4 ⢠⢠⢠512MB Apacer 77.10736.464 SAMSUNG DS K4H560838D-TCC4 ⢠⢠⢠256MB Corsair CMX256-3500C2 XMS3502v1.1 N/A SS N/A ⢠⢠512MB Corsair CMX512-3500C2 XMS3502v1.1 N/A DS N/A ⢠⢠256MB Hynix HYMD232646B8J-D43AA Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT -D43 ⢠⢠⢠512MB Hynix HYMD232646B8J-D43AA Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT -D43 ⢠⢠⢠128MB Infineon HYS64D16301GU-5-B Infineon SS HYB25D256160BT -5B ⢠⢠⢠256MB Infineon HYS64D32300GU-5-B Infineon SS HYB25D256800BT -5B ⢠⢠⢠512MB Infineon HYS64D64320GU-5-B Infineon SS HYB25D256800BT -5B ⢠⢠⢠256MB Kingston KVR400X64C25/256 Winbond SS W942508BH-5 ⢠⢠⢠512MB Kingston KVR400X64C25/512 Winbond DS W942508BH-5 ⢠256MB Kingston KHX3500/256 N/A SS N/A ⢠⢠256MB MICRON MT16VDDT3264AG-403B2 MICRON DS MT46V16M8-5TESB ⢠⢠512MB PSC AL6D8A53TK1-5B PSC DS A2S56D30A TP ⢠⢠⢠256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC ⢠⢠⢠512MB SAMSUNG M368L6423ETM-CCC SAMSUNG DS K4H560838E-TCCC ⢠⢠⢠256MB T ranscend TS32MLD64V4F3 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838D-TCC4 ⢠⢠256MB T ranscend TS32MLD64V4F3 Mosel SS V58C2256804SA T5 ⢠⢠512MB T ranscend TS64MLD64V4F3 SAMSUNG DS K4H560838D-TCC4 ⢠⢠256MB T ranscend TS64MLD64V4F3 Mosel DS V58C2256804SA T5 ⢠⢠⢠256MB T winMOS M2G9108AF A TT9FD81AA4T T winMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D ⢠⢠⢠512MB T winMOS M2G9J16AGA TT9F081AA4T T winMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D ⢠⢠256MB T winMOS M2S9108AF APS9F081 1A-T PSC SS A2S56D30A TP ⢠⢠⢠256MB Winbond W9425GCDB-5 Winbond SS W942508CH-5 ⢠⢠⢠512MB Winbond W9451GCDB-5 Winbond DS W942508CH-5 ⢠⢠â¢
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-15 2.4.4 Installing a DIMM 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Unlocked Retaining Clip DDR DIMM NOTCH Locked Retaining Clip
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier . 6. Replace the system cover . 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. T urn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any . See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-17 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 1 1 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real T ime Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 1 1* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support âÂÂShare IRQâ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard ABCDE F G H PCI slot 1 â â â â â shared â â PCI slot 2 â â â â â â shared â PCI slot 3 â â â â â â â shared PCI slot 4 â â â â shared â â â PCI slot 5 â â â â â shared â â AGP slot used â â â â â â â Onboard USB 1.1/2.0 controller â â â â shared shared shared shared Onboard LAN â â â â â â shared â Onboard Audio â â used â â â â âÂÂ
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP8X/4X cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with 1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Install only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards on this motherboard! This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. If installing the A T i 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later , for optimum performance and overclocking stability . P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for 1.5v ⢠When installing long PCI cards, it is recommended that you install it in PCI slots 3, 4, or 5. Long PCI cards installed in PCI slots 1 and 2 may interfere with the SA T A and GAME connectors. ⢠The PCI slot 5 and Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-19 2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b⢠module. V isit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) for product updates. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.1 1b/g standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ASUS WiFi-b⢠Setup ⢠The PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time. ⢠The ASUS WiFi-b⢠module is purchased separately . P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE WIRELESS Connectors WIFI
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (R TC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery . T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. T urn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery . 3. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. Replace the battery . 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer . 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Y ou do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 12 23
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-21 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). ⢠The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system will not power up. ⢠The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability ( 5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE USB Device W ake Up 3 2 2 1 5V (Default) 5VSB USBPW12 USBPW34 3 2 2 1 5V (Default) 5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 ( 5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an A TX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Keyboard Power Setting (Default) 5V 5VSB KBPWR 23 12 P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE SMB2.0 Support SMB20 Disable Enable (Default) 3 2 2 1 4. SMB2.0 (two 3-pin SMB20) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the SMBus 2.0 feature supported on the motherboard. By default, these jumpers are set to pins 2-3 to disable the feature. If you wish to install PCI devices that comply with SMBus 2.0 specification, move the jumper caps to pins 1-2 to enable the SMBus 2.0 feature.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-23 2.7 Connector s 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner , or other devices. 3. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 4- and 6-channel modes, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. 5. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker . In 4- and 6-channel modes, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6- channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center . 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial connector . This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. 10. S/PDIF Coaxial out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices with coaxial cable connectors. 1 1. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1 11 4 5 6 7 2 3 9 10 8
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Rear panel audio ports function variation The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports on the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. Windows î 98SE only supports 4.1-channel speaker setting. Headphone/ 2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-25 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). P4P800 SE î NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4P800 SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector PIN 1 FLOPPY1 1. Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. 2. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the UltraDMA cable connector . This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. 3. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA cable is intentional. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided Ultra DMA100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cableâÂÂs blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector , then connect the gray connector to the Ultra DMA100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the Ultra DMA100/66 master device.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial A T A cables for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial A T A interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel A T A with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133). P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE SA T A Connectors S ATA 2 GND RSA T A_TXP2 RSA T A_TXN2 GND RSA T A_RXP2 RSA T A_RXN2 GND S ATA 1 GND RSA T A_TXP1 RSA T A_TXN1 GND RSA T A_RXP1 RSA T A_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial A T A ⢠In a legacy operating system (DOS, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT) environment, using the Serial A T A connectors will disable the ICHR chipset support to one of the IDE channels (either primary or secondary channel). ⢠The Serial A T A RAID feature (RAID 0,1) is available only if you are using Windows î XP and Windows î 2000. ⢠Hot plug support for Serial A T A drive and connections are not available in this motherboard. ⢠Install Windows î XP Service Pack 1 when using Serial A T A.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-27 Parallel A T A and Serial A T A device configurations Following are the Parallel A T A and Serial A T A device configurations supported by Intel ICH5R specifications. Native operating systems (OS) are Windows 2000/XP . ICH5R supports a maximum of six (6) devices using these OS. Legacy OS are MS-DOS, Windows 98/Me/NT4.0. ICH5R supports a maximum of four (4) devices using these OS. Legend: Supported â Disabled P-A T A S-A T A Operating System Primary Secondary Port 0 Port 1 (2 devices) (2 devices) (1 device) (1 device) 1. Windows 2000/XP 2. Windows 98/Me/NT4.0 Configuration A â Configuration B â Configuration C âÂÂâ Required IDE Configuration settings in BIOS Refer to the following table for the appropriate BIOS settings of the above P-A T A and S-A T A device configurations. See section âÂÂ4.3.6 IDE Configurationâ for details on the related BIOS items. Windows Windows 98/Me/NT4.0 BIOS item 2000/XP A B C Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Compatible Mode Compatible Mode Compatible Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S -A T A â â â IDE Port Settings â Primary P-A T A S-A T A Sec. P-A T A S-A T A P-A T A Ports Only
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_F AN, PWR_F AN, CHA_F AN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at 12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . 5. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector accomodates a second serial port using a serial port bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of suf ficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The serial port bracket is purchased separately . P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE 12-V olt Fan Connectors CPU_F AN1 CHA_F AN1 GND Rotation 12V PWR_F AN1 GND Rotation 12V GND Rotation 12V P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Serial COM2 Bracket PIN 1 COM2
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-29 6. A TX power connectors (20-pin A TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors connect to an A TX 12V power supply . The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. In addition to the 20-pin A TX power connector , this motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin A TX 12V power plug to provide suf ficient power to the CPU. 1. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin A TX 12V power plug. Otherwise, the system does not boot up. 2. Make sure that your A TX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the 12V lead and at least 1A on the 5-volt standby lead ( 5VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is 300W , or 350W for a fully configured system. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE A TX Power Connector A TXPWR1 A TX12V1 3.3VDC -12.0VDC COM PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC 5.0VDC 5.0VDC PWR_OK 12.0VDC 3.3VDC 3.3VDC COM 5.0VDC COM 5.0VDC COM 5VSB 12V DC GND 12V DC GND
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. USB headers (10-1 pin USB_56, USB_78) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB headers are available for additional USB ports. The USB headers comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. Y ou must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability . NEVER connect a 1394 cable to any of the USB (blue) connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE USB 2.0 Header USB56 USB 5V USB_P6- USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V USB_P5- USB_P5 GND 1 USB78 USB 5V USB_P8- USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7- USB_P7 GND 1
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-31 8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin MODEM, CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector . It also allows the sharing of mono_in (such as a phone) and a mono_out (such as a speaker) between the audio and a voice modem card. 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable. The Front panel Line-Out connector and the Rear panel Line-Out jack can not work simultaneously . P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Internal Audio Connectors CD1(Black) AUX1(White) Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground MODEM Modem-In Ground Modem-Out Ground P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Front Panel Audio Connector FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 Line out_R Line out_L BLINE_OUT_R NC MICPWR 5V A AGND
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 1 1. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled âÂÂChassis Signalâ and âÂÂGroundâ are shorted with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE Chassis Alarm Lead CHASSIS1 5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) 10. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector . The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. P4P800-E î P4P800-E Game Connector GAME 5V 5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 5V
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-33 12. System panel connector (20-pin P ANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. ⢠System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. ⢠System W arning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. ⢠Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning of f the system power . ⢠A TX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Y ellow 2-pin PWRBTN ) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power . Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP , or ON and SOFT OFF , depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF . ⢠System Management Interrupt Lead (Light Blue 2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspended mode, or âÂÂgreenâ mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components. Attach the case-mounted suspend switch to this 2-pin connector . P4P800 SE î P4P800 SE System Panel Connectors * Requires an A TX power supply . PLED- Ground PWR 5V Speaker Speaker Connector Power LED Ground Reset SW SMI Lead ExtSMI# Ground Reset Ground Ground A TX Power Switch* PLED IDE_LED- IDE_LED IDE_LED
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof connection. T ake note of the specific connector colors as described. ⢠Hard disk activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Any read or write activity of an IDE device cause this LED to light up.
Chapter 3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard Chapter summar y 3.1 Starting up for the first time .......................... 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer ........................... 3-2
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 3-1 3. 1 St ar ting up for the fir st time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . 5. T urn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power (if you are using an A TX power supply , you need to switch on the power supply as well as press the A TX power switch on the front of the chassis). 6. After applying power , the power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For A TX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the A TX power switch. If your monitor complies with âÂÂgreenâ standards or if it has a âÂÂpower standbyâ feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power , the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. At power on, hold down <Del> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.
3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering of f the com puter 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows î 98/98SE/ME/2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. If you are using Windows î XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shut down the computer . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. See section âÂÂ4.5 Power Menuâ in Chapter 4.
Chapter 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard Chapter summar y 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............. 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program ...................................... 4-9 4.3 Main menu .................................................... 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu ........................................... 4-16 4.5 Power menu .................................................. 4-28 4.6 Boot menu .................................................... 4-32 4.7 Exit menu ...................................................... 4-37
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-1 4. 1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST . 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 4. ASUS Update - Updates the BIOS in a Windows î environment. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Important notes Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. V isit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility . 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows î 98SE/ME/2000/XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. b. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer . c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format . A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. If you are using Windows⢠XP , select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start . OR If you are using Windows î 98SE/ME/2000, select Full option button from the format type, then click Start.
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup A:\>afudos /iP4P800SE.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only . What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS T o update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Boot the system from the floppy disk. 4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos / i [filename] where [filename] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk. The screen displays the status of the update process. Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper . Y ou need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-3 When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iP4P800SE.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC Y ou can use the AFUDOS.EXE utility to copy the current system BIOS to a floppy or hard disk and use it as backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. T o copy the BIOS from your PC using AFUDOS: 1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o[filename] where [filename] is a string of not more than eight (8) alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3) alpha- numeric characters for the extension name. Press <Enter>. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only . What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 1. If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the error message âÂÂFloppy not found!â appears. 2. If the correct BIOS file is not in the floppy disk, the error message âÂÂFloppy not found!â is displayed. Make sure to rename the downloaded BIOS file as âÂÂP4P800SE.ROMâÂÂ. 2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk has at least 600KB free space to store the file, and is not write-protected. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done A:\> When the copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility . The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt F2> during the Power-On Self T ests (POST). T o update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as P4P800SE.ROM . Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system. 3. T o launch EZ Flash, press <Alt F2> during POST to display the following.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-5 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file âÂÂP4P800SE.româÂÂ. Completed. Start flashing... Flashed successfully. Rebooting. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. T o recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 1. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2. If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable floppy disk, you may also use this disk to restore the BIOS. See section âÂÂ4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.âÂÂ
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup T o recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. 3. Place the support CD in the CD-ROM. The support CD contains the original BIOS for this motherboard. If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, the BIOS update process continues. 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as â P4P800SE.ROM âÂÂ. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found. Reading file âÂÂP4P800SE.ROMâÂÂ. Completed. Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file âÂÂP4P800SE.ROMâÂÂ. Completed. Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-7 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows î environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). T o install ASUS Update: 1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX . See page 5-3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your system. T o update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1 . Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Select your desired update method, then click Next .
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next . 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window prompts you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save , then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 3. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traf fic, or choose Auto Select . Click Next.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-9 4.2 BIOS Setup pr ogram This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section â 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.â Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to âÂÂRun SetupâÂÂ. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility . Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you may want to enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility . When you start up the computer , the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est (POST) to enter the Setup utility . Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST , restart the system by pressing <Ctrl Alt Delete> , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Y ou can also restart by turning the system of f and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section âÂÂ4.7 Exit Menu.â 1. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only , and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest product and BIOS information.
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen T o select an item on the menu bar , press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another . System Time [22:16:45] System Date [Tue 01/15/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette B [Disabled] Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Pioneer CD-ROM ATA] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time. Navigation keys General help Menu bar Sub-menu items Configuration fields Menu items
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. T o display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you may change the value of the field opposite the item. Y ou can not select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. T o change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to display a list of options. Refer to âÂÂ4.2.7 Pop-up window .â 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Scroll bar Pop-up window Main menu items
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System T ime [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system time 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English] Refer to section âÂÂ4.2.1 BIOS menu screenâ for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time [22:16:45] System Date [Tue 01/15/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette B [Disabled] Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Pioneer CD-ROM ATA] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-13 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press Enter to display the IDE device information. The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor , Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMAR T monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. T ype [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (A T API Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP , LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector T ransfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST32122A Size : 2.1GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-2 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disable] Select the type of device connected to the system.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMAR T Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press Enter if you wish to configure the item. Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows 2000/XP . Set to Compatible Mode if you are using legacy OS including MS-DOS, Windows ME/98/NT4.0. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-A T A] The default setting S-A T A allows you to use native OS on Serial A T A and Parallel A T A ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility . In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel A T A ports only if you did not install any Serial A T A device. IDE Configuration Onboard PCI IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configure S-ATA as RAID [No] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. WIN ME, 98, NT4.0, MS DOS) is used. Set [Enhanced Mode] when Native OS (i.e. Win2000, WIN XP) is used.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-15 The P-A T A S-A T A and P-A T A options are for advanced users only . If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-A T A . Configuration options: [P-A T A S-A T A] [S-A T A] [P-A T A] IDE Port Settings [Primary P-A T A S-A T A] Allows selection of the IDE ports to activate if you are using a legacy operating system. Set to [Primary P-A T A S-A T A] if you wish to use the primary Parallel A T A and Serial A T A ports, or set to [Secondary P-A T A SA T A] to enable the secondary P-A T A port instead. Setting to [P-A T A Ports Only] disables the two Serial A T A ports supported by ICH5. Configuration options: [Primary P-A T A S-A T A] [Secondary P-A T A S-A T A] [P-A T A Ports Only] IDE Detect T ime Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting A T A/A T API devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] The Enhanced Mode Support On appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set to Enhanced Mode . The IDE Port Settings appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set to Compatible Mode . Configure S-A T A as RAID [No] This field configures the S-A T A to function as an IDE controller or RAID. Configuration options: [Y es] [No] Serial A T A BOOTROM [Enabled] This field enables or disables the Serial A T A boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Serial A T A BOOTROM item appears only when the item Configure S-A T A as RAID is set to [Y es] .
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory AMI BIOS Version : 1001.004 Build Date : 01/27/04 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.40G Speed : 2400MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 128MB JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Speech Configuration Instant Music Configuration Adjust system frequency/voltage.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-17 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration AI Overclock T uner [Standard] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency . Select either one of the preset overclocking options. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. If you are using an unlocked CPU, the item CPU Ratio appears under the AI Overclock T uner item. Y ou may select your desired ratio from the available options. CPU Ratio [12] This field sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus (FSB) Frequency . If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, the actual and setpoint values may differ . Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [T urbo] may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [T urbo] Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] Performance Mode [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Selecting a very high AGP/PCI frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. CPU VCore V oltage [Auto] Allows you to select a specific CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.9500V] [1.9250V] [1.9000V] [1.8750V] [1.8500V] [1.8250V] [1.8000V] [1.7750V] [1.7500V] [1.7250V] [1.7000V] [1.6750V] [1.6500V] [1.6250] [1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency . Configuration options: [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [500 MHz] [533 MHz] [Auto] AGP/PCI Frequency (MHz) [Auto] Allows you to adjust to a higher AGP/PCI frequency for better system performance and overclocking capability . Configuration options: [Auto] [66.66/33.33] [72.73/36.36] [80.00/40.00] When you set the AI Overclocking T uner item to [Manual], the related overclocking items appear . CPU External Frequency (MHz) [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS and is not manually configurable. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the following table for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the FSB. Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 800 200 MHz FSB 533 133 MHz FSB 400 100 MHz T able 4.4.1 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner [Manual] CPU External Frequency (MHz) [133] DRAM Frequency [Auto] AGP/PCI Frequency (MHz) [Auto] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] AGP VDDQ Voltage [1.50V] Performance Mode [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-19 DDR Reference V oltage [Auto] Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. Configuration options: [2.85V] [2.75V] [2.65V] [2.55V] [Auto] AGP VDDQ voltage [1.50V] Allows selection of the AGP operating voltage. Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.70V] [1.60V] [1.50V] Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. A very high Vcore voltage may severely damage the CPU! 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. Use the arrow keys to adjust value. Max V alue Limit [Disabled] Enable this item if you want to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] This item allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer : Intel(R) Brand String : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.4G Frequency : 2400MHz FSB Speed : 533MHz Cache L1 : 8 KB Cache L2 : 512 KB Cache L3 : 0 KB Ratio Status : Locked Ratio Actual Value : 18 VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Maximum Value Limit [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Selects the VID setting at which the processor is to run.
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Hyper-Threading T echnology [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading T echnology . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks] This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2.0 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] 4.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. The Hyper-Threading T echnology item appears only when you install an Intel î Pentium î 4 CPU with Hyper-Threading T echnology support. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto] DRAM Idle Timer [Auto] DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI] Graphics Aperture Size [ 64MB] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Set DRAM timing parameters according to DRAM SPD or manually.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-21 Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [AGP/PCI] [PCI/AGP] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] This field enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If the system becomes unstable after changing the settings of any of the above items, revert to the default settings. DRAM Idle T imer [Auto] Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [16T] [64T] [Auto] DRAM Refresh Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [15.6 uSec] [7.8 uSec] [64 uSec] Setting to [Enabled] may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto] . DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM Precharge Delay [8 Clocks] Configuration options: [8 Clocks] [7 Clocks] [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [8 Clocks] Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto] This field when [Enabled] minimize latencies from CPU to memory to boost system performance. Enable this item to activate the ASUS HyperPath T echnology feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration OnBoard ACâÂÂ97 Audio [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device. If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ICH Delayed T ransaction [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] OnBoard ACâÂÂ97 Audio î [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] OnBoard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Marvell î 88E8001 does NOT support S5 W ake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows î MEâ¢. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller . This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-23 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330]
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Y es] and if you installed a Plug & Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug & Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] PCI Latency T imer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register . Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Y es] When set to [Y es], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] PCI Slot-1/5 IRQ Preference [Auto] PCI Slot-2 IRQ Preference [Auto] PCI Slot-3 IRQ Preference [Auto] PCI Slot-4 IRQ Preference [Auto] NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Plug and Play OS [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] IRQ3 [Available] IRQ4 [Available] IRQ5 [Available] IRQ7 [Available] IRQ9 [Available] IRQ10 [Available] IRQ11 [Available] IRQ14 [Available] IRQ15 [Available]
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-25 Pallete Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly . Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [A vailable] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [A vailable] [Reserved] PCI Slot - xx IRQ Preference [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI slot IRQ Preference. Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [1 1] [12] [14] [15] The Module V ersion and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto- detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 4.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. USB Function [8 USB Ports] Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.0-4.3 USB Devices Enabled : None USB Function [8 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Enables USB host controllers.
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The Device and Emulation T ype items appear only when there are installed USB devices. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to select the number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command. The message âÂÂNo USB mass storage device detectedâ appears if none is installed in the system. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation T ype [N/A] When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as floppy drive, and the remaining drives as hard drives. Forced FDD option can be used to force an HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD (for example, ZIP drive). Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [Full Speed] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] No USB Mass Storage device detected Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command.
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-27 4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [IDE Secondary Master] Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave] When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is automatically disabled. See page 5-9 for details. The above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item. Instant Music Option Instant Music [Disabled] If enabled, power up by PS/2 kepyboard function will be disabled.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost V ideo on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-29 4.5.5 APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Disbaled] [Enabled] V ideo Power Down Mode [Suspend] Allows you to select the video power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Allows you to select the hard disk power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Suspend] Suspend Time Out [Disabled] Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1-2 Min] [2-3 Min] [4-5 Min] [8-9 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Allows you to select the duty cycle in throttle mode. Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50%] [37.5%] [25%] [12.5%] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Of f] [Suspend] APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Suspend Time Out [Disabled] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Enable or disable APM.
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Of f, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state whatever was the system state before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour , R TC Alarm Minute, and R TC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modem [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try . T urning an external modem of f and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-31 The above item appears only when the Q-Fan Control item is set to Enabled. 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor CPUT emperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB T emperature [xxxC/xxxF] Power T emperature [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard, CPU, and power supply temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more ef ficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled], the Fan Speed Ratio item appears to allow selection of the appropriate fan speed ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Speed Ratio [1 1/16] Allows you to select the appropriate fan speed ratio for the system. The default [1 1/16] is the minimum fan speed ratio. Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. Configuration options: [1 1/16] [12/16] [13/16] [14/16] [15/16] Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [31.5 ð C/86.5 ð F] MB Temperature [31 ð C/87.5 ð F] Power Temperature [N/A] Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Fan Speed [5232RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [1.552V] 3.3V Voltage [3.408V] 5V Voltage [5.080V] 12V Voltage [11.977V] CPU Temperature
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: âÂÂHardware Monitor found an error . Enter Power setup menu for detailsâÂÂ. Y ou will then be prompted to âÂÂPress F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUPâÂÂ. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-33 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS MyLogo2⢠feature. 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST32122A] 3rd Boot Device [SS-Pioneer CD-ROM] 4th Boot Device [Yukon PXE] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Boot to OS/2 [No] Wait for âÂÂF1â If Error [Enabled] Hit âÂÂDELâ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] T ypematic Rate [Fast] Allows you to select the keyboard typematic rate. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Boot to OS/2 [No] Allows you to specify the OS/2 compatibility mode. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] W ait for âÂÂF1â If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit âÂÂDEL â Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message âÂÂPress DEL to run Setupâ during POST . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-35 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you have set a password, this item shows Installed . T o set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter> . 2. From the password box, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter> . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message âÂÂPassword Installedâ appears after you have successfully set your password. T o change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. T o clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message âÂÂPassword Uninstalledâ appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real T ime Clock (R TC) RAM. See section âÂÂ2.6 Jumpersâ for information on how to erase the R TC RAM. Security Settings Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable password.
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [V iew Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility . V iew Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows change to only selected fields, such as Date and T ime. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility . Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed . Security Settings Supervisor Password Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable password.
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-37 T o set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter> . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message âÂÂPassword Installedâ appears after you have successfully set your password. T o change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item if you wish to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility . When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Boot Sector V irus Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Ye s to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5> , a confirmation window appears. Select Ye s to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the PC is turned of f. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ye s to save changes and exit.
Chapter 5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard Chapter summar y 5.1 Install an operating system ........................... 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ................................ 5-1 5.3 Software Information ..................................... 5-7 5.4 AI Net feature ................................................ 5-12 5.5 SoundMAX î 4 XL software .......................... 5-13 5.6 Intel î RAID for Serial A T A configuration .... 5-19 5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk ........................ 5-23
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-1 5. 1 Inst all an operating system This motherboard supports Windows î 98SE/ME/2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. 5.2 Suppor t CD infor mation The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 5.2.1 Running the support CD T o begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer . Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary , use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only . Refer to your OS documentation for more information. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the CD. Click an icon to display more information Click an item to install
5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. SoundMAX î Audio Driver and Application This item executes the wizard to install the AD1985 audio driver and applications. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel î Chipset INF Update Program that enables Plug-n-Play INF support for Intel î chipset components. This utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. Y ou may install this utility in three modes: interactive, silent and unattended preload. The interactive mode requires user input during installation. This is not required in the silent and unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility . Intel Application Accelerator Driver This item installs the Intel Application Accelerator Driver . If you are using Windows î 2000 or Windows î XP , this driver allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for the Serial A T A channels. This driver can only be installed when the RAID function of Serial A T A is enabled.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. The screen displays and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver . Marvell Gigabit LAN Driver This item executes the interface for the Marvell î LAN driver and diagnostics installation.
5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Booster This item installs the ASUS AI Booster utility . Anti-virus application The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. Adobe Acrobat Reader This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader . The Acrobat Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver . Screen display and utilities option may not be the same for other operating system versions. 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. Y ou may also find this information in the inside front cover of this user guide.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-5 5.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
5-6 Chapter 5: Software support T echnical Support Form The window displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to fill up when requesting technical support. Filelist The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2⢠The ASUS MyLogo2⢠is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the software menu. See section âÂÂ5.2.3 Utilities menuâÂÂ. 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility . See section âÂÂ4.1.6 ASUS Update.â 2. When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option âÂÂUpdate BIOS from a file.â 3. Specify the location of the BIOS file, such as from a floppy disk. Click Next. Follow these steps to use ASUS MyLogo2. 5.3 Sof twar e Information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. This section provides details on the software applications that the motherboard supports. Before using ASUS MyLogo2⢠feature, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. Make sure that the BIOS Item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. See section âÂÂ4.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationâÂÂ.
5-8 Chapter 5: Software support 4. From the selection that appears, choose a logo image. Click Next . 6. The next screen prompts you to flash the original BIOS to update it with the new boot logo. Click Flash to update the BIOS. 7. When finished, click Exit , then reboot your computer . Y our system boots with the new boot logo. 5. When you click on an image, it displays larger on the MyLogo2 screen. Instead of starting from ASUS Update, you may also launch ASUS MyLogo2 directly from the Windows Start menu to change your BIOS boot logo. After you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo, use the ASUS Update utility to upload the new BIOS. If you wish to make the logo image smaller , click on the arrow on the Ratio item and select your desired scale. If you wish, you may create your own boot logo image in GIF , JPG, or BMP file formats.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-9 1. Instant Music only supports CDs in audio format. 2. Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on sound card. 3. Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard. T o enable ASUS Instant Music: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-R W drive) to the 4-pin CD-In connector (labeled CD) on the motherboard. See section âÂÂ2.7 Connectorsâ for the location. Make sure to connect the CD-ROM audio cable. Otherwise, you cannot control the audio volume using the Instant Music function keys. 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music . The onboard audio ACâÂÂ97 CODEC supports this feature, which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW). 2. T urn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the Delete key during the Power On Self-T ests (POST). 3. From the BIOS screen select Advanced then Instant Music Configuration . 4. In the Instant Music Configuration menu, select the item Instant Music and set it to Enabled . See section âÂÂ4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration.â 5. The Instant Music CD-ROM Drive item appears if you enabled Instant Music. Highlight the item then press <Enter> to display the CD-ROM options. 6. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 1. The Scroll Lock LED is fixed to ON after enabling Instant Music. 2. The Caps Lock LED turns ON when you pause the CD playback. 3. When set to Instant Music mode, the system wake-up features (LAN, keyboard, mouse, USB) are deactivated. In this case, power up the system using the power switch. 4. If the system lost connection or did not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically . A âÂÂbeepâ indicates this condition.
5-10 Chapter 5: Software support T o use ASUS Instant Music: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power . 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs. These keys only function as indicated if you enabled the Instant Music item in BIOS. Instant Music function keys (Set 1) CD ON/OFF PLA Y/P AUSE STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT VOL. DOWN VOL. UP Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 T o guide you in using Instant Music, place the Instant Music label over the function keys on the keyboard. The Instant Music keyboard label comes with your motherboard package. Instant Music function keys (Set 2) CD ON/OFF PLA Y/P AUSE STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT VOL. DOWN VOL. UP SCROLL LOCK LED CAPS LOCK LED 3. Connect speakers or a headphone to the Line Out (lime colored) port on the rear panel for audio output. Y ou may also connect a headphone to the headphone jack on the CD-ROM drive front panel. 4. Press <Esc> to turn ON Instant Music. 5. Place an audio CD on the CD-ROM drive. 6. Press <F1> or the <Space Bar> to play the first track on the CD.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-11 If there is no CD on the drive and you press <F1> or <Space Bar>, the drive tray ejects. 7. Refer to the Instant Music function key definitions on the previous page to select other tracks or control the volume. 8. Press <F2> or <Enter> once to stop playing the CD. Press <F2> or <Enter> one more time to eject the CD.
5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 3. Click on Run to execute test. 1. The V irtual Cable T ester⢠(VCT) feature is supported in Windows î XP⢠and Windows î 2000⢠operating systems only . 2. The V irtual Cable T ester⢠(VCT) feature works on Gigabit LAN only . 3. The Run button on the VCT T ester dialog box is disabled if no problem is detected on the network. 5.4 AI Net feature The motherboard supports the Marvell î Virtual Cable T ester (VCT) T echnology . The VCT virtually diagnoses and reports cable faults using the T ime Domain Reflectometry (TDR) tool. The VCT technology detects and reports open and shorted cables with up to one meter of accuracy . It also detects impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns. VCT remarkably reduces networking and support costs complementing a highly manageable and controlled network system. This tool can be incorporated in the network systems sofware making it ideal for field support as well as development diagnostics. Using the Virtual Cable T ester⢠T o use the the Marvell î V irtual Cable T ester⢠on your computer: 1. Click the Start button. Select All Programs->Marvell->Virtual Cable T ester . 2. From the menu, click Virtual Cable T ester . The following screen appears.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-13 5.5 SoundMAX î 4 XL sof tware The ADI AD1985 AC âÂÂ97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX î 4 XL with AudioESP⢠software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard install the SoundMAX î Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. ⢠Y ou must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup. ⢠SoundMAX î 4 XL requires Microsoft î Windows î 98SE/ME/2000/ XP . Make sure that one of these operating systems is installed before installing SoundMAX î . If the SoundMAX î 4 XL software is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX î 4 XL icon on the taskbar . From the taskbar , double-click on the SoundMAX4 î XL icon to display the SoundMAX î Control Panel . SoundMAX î 4 XL icon
5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Setup wizards Use the speaker and microphone setup wizards to fine tune the gain/ attenuation of the inputs/outputs for optimal audio performance. Y ou may launch the setup wizards by clicking the Configuration button when AudioESP detects and verifies a newly connected peripheral, or by clicking on the icon from the SoundMAX control panel. Speaker wizard Follow the screen instructions to configure the speakers to your desired settings. Microphone wizard Follow the screen instructions to configure the microphone to your desired settings.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-15 Audio preferences The Preferences page of the SoundMAX4 XL allows you to change various audio settings. Listening environment options The SoundMAX4 XL support several audio technologies including SoundMAX SPX⢠Animated Audio, 3DP Aâ¢, MultiDrive⢠5.1, EnvironmentFCâ¢, MacroFX/ZoomFXâ¢, and V irtual Theater Surround.
5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Rear panel audio ports function variation The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports on the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. Headphone/ 2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-17 This motherboard supports Intel î RAID 0 and RAID 1 for Serial A T A drives through the Intel î ICH5R chipset. The Serial A T A as RAID option must be enabled in the BIOS before the system can load the Intel î RAID Option ROM code for Intel î RAID. The Intel î RAID Option ROM is a standard PnP (Plug and Play) option ROM that provides a pre-operating system user interface for the Intel î RAID implementation. It also allows the boot order to be selected from within the BIOS setup utility . T o install the Serial A T A cable: 1. Attach either cable end to the SA T A connector on the motherboard. 2. Attach the other cable end to the SA T A hard disk. 3. Connect the SA T A power cables. 1. Both the data and power SA T A cables are new cables. Y ou cannot use the older 40-pin 80-conductor IDE or regular IDE power cables with SA T A hard drives. 2. Carefully follow any technical instructions that come from the hard disk manufacturer . 5.6.1 BIOS Configuration 1. T urn ON the system and enter BIOS by pressing the Delete key during the Power-On Self T est (POST). 2. From the BIOS screen, select the Main menu then the IDE Configuration menu. 3. If necessary , switch the Onboard IDE Operate Mode option from [Legacy Mode] to [Enhanced Mode]. 4. Switch the Configure S-A T A as RAID option to [Y es]. 5. Press <F10> to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS setup program. 5.6.2 Installing Serial A T A (SA T A) hard disks Installing Serial A T A (SA T A) hard disks requires the use of a new SA T A data cable (4-conductor) which supports the Serial A T A protocol and a SA T A power cable. Any end of the SA T A data cable can be connected to the SA T A hard disk or the SA T A connector on the motherboard. For more information about the Intel î RAID for SA T A configuration, refer to the Intel Application Accelerator , RAID Edition, User â s manual in âÂÂ\Manual\IAA RAID Manual.docâ of the support CD. 5.6 Int el î RAID for Serial AT A configur ation (for Windows 2000 and W indows XP only)
5-18 Chapter 5: Software support 5.6.4 Creating a RAID V olume [ HELP ] î Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length taht can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and can not contain special characters. Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID_Volume1 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 149.0GB îÂÂî Create Volume [ ]-Changeî [ ]-Changeî [TAB]-Nextî [TAB]-Nextî [ESC] Previous MenuîÂÂî [ESC] Previous MenuîÂÂî [Enter]-Select [Enter]-Select 5.6.3 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets The Serial A T A RAID set must be configured in the RAID Configuration utility . This configuration can be done by the Intel î RAID Option ROM. During the Power-On Self T est (POST), the following message will appear for a few seconds: âÂÂPress <Ctrl-I> to enter Raid Configuration UtilityâÂÂ. When this message appears, press <Ctrl I> to launch the RAID configuration utility . [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] î RAID Volumes: None defined. Non-RAID Disks: Port Drive ModelîÂÂî Serial #îÂÂî SizeîÂÂî StatusîÂÂî Bootable 0 ST380013ASîÂÂî xxxxxxxxîÂÂî 74.5GBî NormalîÂÂî Yes 1 ST380013ASîÂÂî xxxxxxxxîÂÂî 74.5GBî NormalîÂÂî Yes Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx [ MAIN MENU ] 1.î Create RAID Volume 2.î Delete RAID Volume 3.î Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4.î Exit [ ]-SelectîÂÂî [ ]-SelectîÂÂî [ESC] ExitîÂÂî [ESC] ExitîÂÂî [Enter]-Select Menu [Enter]-Select Menu T o create a RAID volume: 1. Select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter> . The following screen appears.
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-19 2. Key-in a unique name for your RAID volume then press <Enter> . 3. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select your desired RAID Level then press <Enter> . 4. If you selected RAID 0 (Stripe), use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the stripe size for your RAID 0 array then press <Enter> .The available values range from 8 KB to 128 KB. The strip value should be chosen based on the planned drive usage. Some suggested selections are listed below . The default selection is 64 KB. ⢠16 KB - low disk usage ⢠64 KB - typical disk usage ⢠128 KB - performance disk usage 5. On the Create V olume prompt, press <Enter> to create the array . The utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y> . Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N) 6. Select 4 Exit then press <Enter> to exit the RAID configuration utility . The utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y> . 5.6.5 Deleting a RAID V olume [ HELP ] î Deleting a volume will destroy the volume data on the drive(s) and cause any member disks to become available as non-RAID disks. WARNING: îÂÂEXISTING DATA WITHING THIS VOLUME WILL BE LOST AND NON-RECOVERABLE Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx [ DELETE ARRAY MENU ] [ ]-Changeî [ ]-Changeî [TAB]-Nextî [TAB]-Nextî [<ESC>]-Previous Menuî [<ESC>]-Previous Menuî [<DEL>]-Delete Volume [<DEL>]-Delete Volume NameîÂÂîÂÂî LevelîÂÂî Drives î Capacityî StatusîÂÂî Bootable RAID_Volume1î RAID0(Stripe)î 2îÂÂî 149.0GB î Normal îÂÂî Yes T ake caution in using this option; All data on the RAID drives will be lost! T o delete a RAID volume: 1. Select 2 Delete RAID V olume then press <Enter> .
5-20 Chapter 5: Software support 5.6.6 Reset RAID Data T o reset RAID data and remove any RAID structures in the drives: 1. Select 3 Reset RAID Data and press <Enter> . [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] î RAID Volumes: None defined. Non-RAID Disks: Port Drive ModelîÂÂî Serial #îÂÂî SizeîÂÂî StatusîÂÂî Bootable 0 ST380013ASîÂÂî xxxxxxxxîÂÂî 74.5GBî NormalîÂÂî Yes 1 ST380013ASîÂÂî xxxxxxxxîÂÂî 74.5GBî NormalîÂÂî Yes Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx [ MAIN MENU ] 1.î Create RAID Volume 2.î Delete RAID Volume 3.î Reset Disks to Non-RaID 4.î Exit [ ]-SelectîÂÂî [ ]-SelectîÂÂî [ESC] ExitîÂÂî [ESC] ExitîÂÂî [Enter]-Select Menu [Enter]-Select Menu 2. The utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y> . T ake caution when using this option. All data on the RAID drives and all internal RAID structures will be lost! Resetting all RAID data will remove any internal RAID structures from all RAID disks, including disks with working volumes. These structures are used to maintain the RAID volumes. By removing these structures, the drive will revert back to a Non-RAID disk that can then be used or reallocated to a new RAID volume. [ RESET ALL DATA RAID DATA ] WARNING: Selecting "Yes" will cause all data on any RAID disk (RAID Volume or Other RAID Disk) to be lost. Are you sure you want to destroy all RAID data (Y/N): 2. Press <Del> to delete the RAID volume. Are you sure you want to delete this volume? ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!! Are you sure you want to delete volume "RAID_Volume1"? (Y/N) [ VOLUME DELETE VERIFICATION ] 3. The utility prompts a verification message, press <Y> .
ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-21 5.7 Cr eating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the Intel î RAID driver is required when installing Windows î XP/2000 operating system. Y ou can create a RAID driver disk using the Makedisk.exe utility in the support CD. T o create a RAID driver disk: 1. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility for your RAID controller . The Makedisk.exe utility for the Intel î RAID driver is located in âÂÂ\Drivers\Chipset\IAA\Makedisk.exeâ of the motherboard support CD. The Makedisk.exe utility for Intel î RAID is supported in Windows î XP/ 2000 only . 2. Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 3. W rite-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. T o install the RAID driver: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6> then insert the RAID disk driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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