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® P4T-CM Intel® 850 Micro-ATX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 1
® P4T-CM Intel® 850 Micro-ATX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 1
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... Configuration 55 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 57 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 59 4.5 Power Menu 60 4.5.1 Power Up Control 61 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 62 4 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T-CM Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 16 3.4 System Memory 17 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 3.5.1 CPU Installation 19...
... Configuration 55 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 57 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 59 4.5 Power Menu 60 4.5.1 Power Up Control 61 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 62 4 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T-CM Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 16 3.4 System Memory 17 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 3.5.1 CPU Installation 19...
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CONTENTS 4.6 Boot Menu 63 4.7 Exit Menu 65 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 67 5.1 Install Operating System 67 5.2 Start Windows 67 5.3 P4T-CM Motherboard Support CD 68 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 71 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 71 6.2 ASUS Live Update 76 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 77 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 78 7. APPENDIX 81 7.1 Glossary 81 INDEX 85 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 5
CONTENTS 4.6 Boot Menu 63 4.7 Exit Menu 65 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 67 5.1 Install Operating System 67 5.2 Start Windows 67 5.3 P4T-CM Motherboard Support CD 68 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 71 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 71 6.2 ASUS Live Update 76 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 77 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 78 7. APPENDIX 81 7.1 Glossary 81 INDEX 85 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 5
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... set with bracket (1) I/O port bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Retention Module (1) CD Audio Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/ 1000 ethernet card ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 7 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting...
... set with bracket (1) I/O port bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Retention Module (1) CD Audio Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/ 1000 ethernet card ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 7 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting...
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... and Firmware Hub) with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. These RDRAMs are necessary to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual The slot is keyed to examine and manage system status information, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120...AGP 4X Slot: Comes with an Accelerated Graphics Port 4X slot that support four IDE devices on two channels. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM The ASUS P4T-CM motherboard is required. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub link between the ICH2 and MCH with ...
... and Firmware Hub) with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. These RDRAMs are necessary to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual The slot is keyed to examine and manage system status information, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120...AGP 4X Slot: Comes with an Accelerated Graphics Port 4X slot that support four IDE devices on two channels. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM The ASUS P4T-CM motherboard is required. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub link between the ICH2 and MCH with ...
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..., two stereo outputs, and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. ter bus to -use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. The IEEE-1394 supports traditional asynchronous data transfer as well as isochronous (real-time) data transfer. FEATURES • Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I /O... 100/10 Mbps data transfer capacity. (See 4.4.2: I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one mono output channel. 2. FEATURES Optional Components 2. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 9 Up to 63 peripheral devices may be directed from PCI mas-
..., two stereo outputs, and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. ter bus to -use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. The IEEE-1394 supports traditional asynchronous data transfer as well as isochronous (real-time) data transfer. FEATURES • Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I /O... 100/10 Mbps data transfer capacity. (See 4.4.2: I /O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one mono output channel. 2. FEATURES Optional Components 2. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 9 Up to 63 peripheral devices may be directed from PCI mas-
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... memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape ...Backup drives. Supports UltraDMA/100/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P4T-CM User...
... memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape ...Backup drives. Supports UltraDMA/100/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P4T-CM User...
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... can be enabled or disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are more memory and hard drive space to be monitored for more information) button. FEATURES ...2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up can be ...
... can be enabled or disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are more memory and hard drive space to be monitored for more information) button. FEATURES ...2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up can be ...
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FEATURES MB Components 2. FEATURES 2.2 P4T-CM Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 1 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 2 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 11 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH 9 Main Memory ... Low Pin Count (LPC) Winbond Multi-I/O Chipset 4 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 6 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 6 Special Feature 1 iPanel Header 8 Form Factor MicroATX 12 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 2.
FEATURES MB Components 2. FEATURES 2.2 P4T-CM Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 1 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 2 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 11 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH 9 Main Memory ... Low Pin Count (LPC) Winbond Multi-I/O Chipset 4 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 6 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 6 Special Feature 1 iPanel Header 8 Form Factor MicroATX 12 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 2.
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... 3. SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 24.4cm (9.6in) 14 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T-CM Motherboard Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: Top: USB1 RJ-45 USB2 COM1 24.4cm (9.60in) CPU_FAN Multi I/O ATX12V ATX Power Connector RIMMA1 (16/... module) RIMMB1 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT Socket 423 PWR_FAN GAME_AUDIO Intel 850 Memory Line Out Controller Hub (MCH) Line In Mic P4T-CM In ® Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1 1 1 Realtek RTL8139C Audio Codec PCI1 AUX_CON PCI2 WOLCON PCI3 CD_IN CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power COM2...
... 3. SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 24.4cm (9.6in) 14 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T-CM Motherboard Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: Top: USB1 RJ-45 USB2 COM1 24.4cm (9.60in) CPU_FAN Multi I/O ATX12V ATX Power Connector RIMMA1 (16/... module) RIMMB1 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT Socket 423 PWR_FAN GAME_AUDIO Intel 850 Memory Line Out Controller Hub (MCH) Line In Mic P4T-CM In ® Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1 1 1 Realtek RTL8139C Audio Codec PCI1 AUX_CON PCI2 WOLCON PCI3 CD_IN CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power COM2...
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... ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is switched off before handling computer components. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. ... precautions whenever you unplug your computer when working on your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 16 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual WARNING! Use a grounded wrist strap before you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the ...
... ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is switched off before handling computer components. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. ... precautions whenever you unplug your computer when working on your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 16 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual WARNING! Use a grounded wrist strap before you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the ...
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3. This motherboard has two 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 17 Location Memory Module RIMMA1 (Rows 0&1) RDRAM RIMMB1 (Rows 2&3) RDRAM TOTAL SYSTEM MEMORY (1GB Max) Subtotal x 1 x 1 = IMPORTANT 1. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 System Memory NOTE: No ...
3. This motherboard has two 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 17 Location Memory Module RIMMA1 (Rows 0&1) RDRAM RIMMB1 (Rows 2&3) RDRAM TOTAL SYSTEM MEMORY (1GB Max) Subtotal x 1 x 1 = IMPORTANT 1. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 System Memory NOTE: No ...
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H/W SETUP CPU 3. Then lift the lever upwards. Insert the CPU with the motherboard should drop easily into place. The gold arrow of the CPU must be oriented toward the outer corner of the socket base nearest to ...The CPU that came with the correct orientation. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 19 3. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to avoid bending the pins. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket for bent pins. Socket 423 Pentium 4 Gold Arrow P4T-CM ® P4T-CM Socket 423 Gold Arrow 3.5.1 CPU Installation 1. Locate...
H/W SETUP CPU 3. Then lift the lever upwards. Insert the CPU with the motherboard should drop easily into place. The gold arrow of the CPU must be oriented toward the outer corner of the socket base nearest to ...The CPU that came with the correct orientation. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 19 3. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to avoid bending the pins. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket for bent pins. Socket 423 Pentium 4 Gold Arrow P4T-CM ® P4T-CM Socket 423 Gold Arrow 3.5.1 CPU Installation 1. Locate...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 1. Step 1: Mount the Heatsink Support Braces: 1. Two black plastic heatsink support braces have built-in retaining clips. 3. H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink 2. Insert the white plastic plugs into the middle of the black plastic collars and pop them firmly out the bottom of the motherboard. 3. Four black plastic collars and four white plastic plugs. Mount the heatsink support braces: insert the four black plastic collars from the top through to the bottom of the motherboard. 20 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual
HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 1. Step 1: Mount the Heatsink Support Braces: 1. Two black plastic heatsink support braces have built-in retaining clips. 3. H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink 2. Insert the white plastic plugs into the middle of the black plastic collars and pop them firmly out the bottom of the motherboard. 3. Four black plastic collars and four white plastic plugs. Mount the heatsink support braces: insert the four black plastic collars from the top through to the bottom of the motherboard. 20 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual
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3. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to the fan connector. (See 3.1 Motherboard Layout / 3.8 Connectors). Be sure that there is working. WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP Step 2: Mount the Heatsink: 1. CAUTION! You may occur.... entirely cover the CPU. Place the heatsink on the CPU. H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 21 Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to keep the CPU in retaining clips, right. Refer...
3. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to the fan connector. (See 3.1 Motherboard Layout / 3.8 Connectors). Be sure that there is working. WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP Step 2: Mount the Heatsink: 1. CAUTION! You may occur.... entirely cover the CPU. Place the heatsink on the CPU. H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 21 Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to keep the CPU in retaining clips, right. Refer...
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...most of them are usually available for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for ISA or PCI devices. 22 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 ... possible future use. 3. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need an IRQ to one use . HARDWARE...
...most of them are usually available for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for ISA or PCI devices. 22 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 ... possible future use. 3. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need an IRQ to one use . HARDWARE...
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...that will not fit properly into the new AGP 4X slots. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. shared -- -- shared used shared used - - ASUS® AGP 4X cards are supported. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 23 3. used - - - Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that the cards do not need IRQ assignments....Request Table for both types below: An early 3.3V AGP card: Do not use . shared - P4T-CM ® P4T-CM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) IMPORTANT: Only 1.5V AGP cards are rated for this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot USB HC0 USB HC1 SMB AC'97 ...
...that will not fit properly into the new AGP 4X slots. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. shared -- -- shared used shared used - - ASUS® AGP 4X cards are supported. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 23 3. used - - - Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that the cards do not need IRQ assignments....Request Table for both types below: An early 3.3V AGP card: Do not use . shared - P4T-CM ® P4T-CM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) IMPORTANT: Only 1.5V AGP cards are rated for this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot USB HC0 USB HC1 SMB AC'97 ...
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... closest to Pin 1 on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin female) 24 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 External Connectors WARNING! See PS/2 Mouse Function Control in the Motherboard Layout. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the second drive connector no more... than 15 cm (6 in.) from jumpers in 4.4 Advanced Menu. This connector will cause damage to your motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will not allow standard AT size (large ...
... closest to Pin 1 on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin female) 24 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 External Connectors WARNING! See PS/2 Mouse Function Control in the Motherboard Layout. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the second drive connector no more... than 15 cm (6 in.) from jumpers in 4.4 Advanced Menu. This connector will cause damage to your motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will not allow standard AT size (large ...
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..., 10-1 pin COM2) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin female) 3. COM 1 Serial Port (9-pin male) P4T-CM ® P4T-CM Serial COM2 Bracket COM2 PIN 1 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 25 See Onboard Serial Port 1/2 in 4.4.2 I /O Device Configuration). HARDWARE SETUP 3) Parallel Port...
..., 10-1 pin COM2) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin female) 3. COM 1 Serial Port (9-pin male) P4T-CM ® P4T-CM Serial COM2 Bracket COM2 PIN 1 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 25 See Onboard Serial Port 1/2 in 4.4.2 I /O Device Configuration). HARDWARE SETUP 3) Parallel Port...
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... (RJ45) (optional) The RJ45 connector is optional at the time of purchase and is located on top of the USB connectors. The connector allows the motherboard to connect to use the USB headers (see 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) must be Enabled to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. NOTE: USB Function (see... Controller Interface Connector (6 pin 1394_CON) (optional) This connector supports external digital devices. For additional USB ports, you can use these ports. IEEE-1394 (6 pins) 26 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual
... (RJ45) (optional) The RJ45 connector is optional at the time of purchase and is located on top of the USB connectors. The connector allows the motherboard to connect to use the USB headers (see 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) must be Enabled to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. NOTE: USB Function (see... Controller Interface Connector (6 pin 1394_CON) (optional) This connector supports external digital devices. For additional USB ports, you can use these ports. IEEE-1394 (6 pins) 26 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual