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... described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...
... described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...
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Features Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii ASUS contact information x P4P800S-E Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-5 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.4.1 Major components 1-6 1.4.2 Core specifications 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central ...
Features Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii ASUS contact information x P4P800S-E Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-5 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.4.1 Major components 1-6 1.4.2 Core specifications 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central ...
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P4P800S-E Deluxe specification summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage IEEE 1394 AI Audio AI Net AI Overclocking Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel... IEEE 1394 controller supports two (2) IEEE 1394 ports ADI AD1985 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out interface Intel® CSA 82547EI 1000 Gigabit Ethernet controller ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU, memory and AGP voltages SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 1000MHz to 400MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio...
P4P800S-E Deluxe specification summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage IEEE 1394 AI Audio AI Net AI Overclocking Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel... IEEE 1394 controller supports two (2) IEEE 1394 ports ADI AD1985 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out interface Intel® CSA 82547EI 1000 Gigabit Ethernet controller ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU, memory and AGP voltages SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 1000MHz to 400MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio...
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xii P4P800S-E Deluxe specification summary Internal connectors BIOS features Special Features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x SATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Multi-language BIOS, ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS POST Reporter PCI 2.3, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis intrussion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are...
xii P4P800S-E Deluxe specification summary Internal connectors BIOS features Special Features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x SATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Multi-language BIOS, ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS POST Reporter PCI 2.3, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis intrussion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are...
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... interfaces and the Intel ICH5R onboard, and allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration. ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 1-3 This proprietary slot will support the IEEE 802.11g WiFi-b™ card when available. See page 2-17. The SATA specification allows for the ASUS WiFi-b™ addon card. See page 2-16. The card also comes with lower...
... interfaces and the Intel ICH5R onboard, and allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration. ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 1-3 This proprietary slot will support the IEEE 802.11g WiFi-b™ card when available. See page 2-17. The SATA specification allows for the ASUS WiFi-b™ addon card. See page 2-16. The card also comes with lower...
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...facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you install the motherboard, familiarize yourself with its components. 1.4.1 Major components The following are the major components of the P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard as pointed out in the picture on the components. 1-6 Chapter 1:... Before you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available features to Chapter 2 for the specifications of each component. ATX12V power connector 2. IEEE 1394 controller 18.
...facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you install the motherboard, familiarize yourself with its components. 1.4.1 Major components The following are the major components of the P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard as pointed out in the picture on the components. 1-6 Chapter 1:... Before you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available features to Chapter 2 for the specifications of each component. ATX12V power connector 2. IEEE 1394 controller 18.
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The Intel® 848P Memory Controller Hub provides the processor interface with 800/533/400 MHz system bus that supports AGP 3.0 specification including 8X Fast Write protocol. The power supply must have at 400/333/266MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that ...44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface. 7 Floppy disk connector. 1.4.2 Core specifications 1 ATX 12V connector. The Intel® 848P Memory Controller Hub interconnects to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 8 IDE connectors. These three...
The Intel® 848P Memory Controller Hub provides the processor interface with 800/533/400 MHz system bus that supports AGP 3.0 specification including 8X Fast Write protocol. The power supply must have at 400/333/266MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that ...44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface. 7 Floppy disk connector. 1.4.2 Core specifications 1 ATX 12V connector. The Intel® 848P Memory Controller Hub interconnects to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 8 IDE connectors. These three...
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... and allows data transfer rates of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Gold Arrow ® P4P800S-E P4P800S-E Socket 478 Incorrect installation of up to 6.4GB/s. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. Note in the illustration that the CPU... for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. It is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. The socket also supports the Intel® Prescott CPU. Make sure to ensure system stability and performance. 3. Notes...
... and allows data transfer rates of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Gold Arrow ® P4P800S-E P4P800S-E Socket 478 Incorrect installation of up to 6.4GB/s. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. Note in the illustration that the CPU... for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. It is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. The socket also supports the Intel® Prescott CPU. Make sure to ensure system stability and performance. 3. Notes...
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... motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. ® P4P800S-E Keyed for 1.5v P4P800S-E Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with PCI specifications. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card... that long PCI cards be installed in PCI slots 2 or 3. 2.6.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that comply with +1.5V specification.
... motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. ® P4P800S-E Keyed for 1.5v P4P800S-E Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with PCI specifications. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card... that long PCI cards be installed in PCI slots 2 or 3. 2.6.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that comply with +1.5V specification.
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Legacy OS are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations supported by Intel ICH5R specifications. Compatible Mode - P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA Ports Only ASUS P4P800S-E motherboard user guide 2-23 Primary P-ATA+S-ATA Sec. Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0 Configuration A Configuration B Configuration C P-ATA Primary Secondary (2 devices) (2 devices) - - Operating System 1. Windows® ...
Legacy OS are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations supported by Intel ICH5R specifications. Compatible Mode - P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA Ports Only ASUS P4P800S-E motherboard user guide 2-23 Primary P-ATA+S-ATA Sec. Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0 Configuration A Configuration B Configuration C P-ATA Primary Secondary (2 devices) (2 devices) - - Operating System 1. Windows® ...
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...: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - P4P800S-E IDE Connectors PIN 1 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information BIOS supports specific device bootup. You may configure two hard disks to PIN 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided...
...: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - P4P800S-E IDE Connectors PIN 1 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information BIOS supports specific device bootup. You may configure two hard disks to PIN 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided...
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...connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This is an interface for additional USB ports. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L ® P4P800S-E FP_AUDIO MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L P4P800S-E Front Panel Audio Connector 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the... front panel audio cable. You must install the driver before you want to this header. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that allow convenient connection and control of high-speed peripherals. 7. The USB module cable has two USB 2.0 ports that support the...
...connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This is an interface for additional USB ports. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L ® P4P800S-E FP_AUDIO MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L P4P800S-E Front Panel Audio Connector 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the... front panel audio cable. You must install the driver before you want to this header. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that allow convenient connection and control of high-speed peripherals. 7. The USB module cable has two USB 2.0 ports that support the...
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... over-clocking Action • Install an Intel Pentium 4 Processor into the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instruction on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI VGA card into one of system events and boot status. POST Message No... CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to inform you will hear the specific cause of the default POST messages and their corresponding actions, if any. 3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech ...
... over-clocking Action • Install an Intel Pentium 4 Processor into the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instruction on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI VGA card into one of system events and boot status. POST Message No... CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to inform you will hear the specific cause of the default POST messages and their corresponding actions, if any. 3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech ...
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Pop-up window with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 4-9 To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side ... screen is a brief description of options. You can not select an item that menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen.
Pop-up window with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 4-9 To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side ... screen is a brief description of options. You can not select an item that menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen.
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... SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 4-11 Setting to the system...
... SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 4-11 Setting to the system...
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Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 09/03/03 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.40G Speed : 2400MHz Count :... 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected ...
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 09/03/03 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.40G Speed : 2400MHz Count :... 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected ...
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...] [1.8500V] [1.8250V] [1.8000V] [1.7750] [1.7500V] [1.7250V] [1.7000V] [1.6750V] [1.6500V] [1.6250V] [1.6000V] Refer to the default setting. AGP/PCI Frequency (MHz) [Auto] Allows you to select a specific CPU VCore voltage. DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the AGP operating voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [66.66/33.33] [72.73/36.36...
...] [1.8500V] [1.8250V] [1.8000V] [1.7750] [1.7500V] [1.7250V] [1.7000V] [1.6750V] [1.6500V] [1.6250V] [1.6000V] Refer to the default setting. AGP/PCI Frequency (MHz) [Auto] Allows you to select a specific CPU VCore voltage. DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the AGP operating voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [66.66/33.33] [72.73/36.36...
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... [Available] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is disabled. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] 4.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable support for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 4-25 The Module Version...
... [Available] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is disabled. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] 4.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable support for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 4-25 The Module Version...
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... to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the ASIC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 4-29 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Select an item then press Enter to be...
... to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the ASIC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 4-29 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Select an item then press Enter to be...
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... Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-...] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modem [Disabled] This allows either off mode. Power On By PCI...
... Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-...] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modem [Disabled] This allows either off mode. Power On By PCI...