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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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... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product Name: ASUS P4T-CM Manual Revision: 1.00 E795 Release Date: July 2001 2 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for...
... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product Name: ASUS P4T-CM Manual Revision: 1.00 E795 Release Date: July 2001 2 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for...
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...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 3
...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 3
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... 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 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM 8 2.2 P4T-CM Motherboard Components 12 3. 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...
... 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 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM 8 2.2 P4T-CM Motherboard Components 12 3. 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...
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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 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. SOFTWARE SETUP 67 5.1 Install Operating System 67 5.2 Start Windows 67 5.3 P4T-CM Motherboard Support CD 68 6.
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 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. SOFTWARE SETUP 67 5.1 Install Operating System 67 5.2 Start Windows 67 5.3 P4T-CM Motherboard Support CD 68 6.
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... Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual WARNING! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
... Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual WARNING! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
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...into the following sections: 1. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. HARDWARE SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 5. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. Intructions on setting up the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material for (1)...(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 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 2. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information...
...into the following sections: 1. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. HARDWARE SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 5. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. Intructions on setting up the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material for (1)...(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 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 2. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information...
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...increase in 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 512MB densities) up to support only the latest 1.5 volt AGP cards: i.e.: ASUS V3800 and newer versions. • UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with an Accelerated Graphics ... ICH2: The Intel I /O Controller Hub, and Firmware Hub) with a bandwidth of up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM The ASUS P4T-CM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • ...
...increase in 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 512MB densities) up to support only the latest 1.5 volt AGP cards: i.e.: ASUS V3800 and newer versions. • UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with an Accelerated Graphics ... ICH2: The Intel I /O Controller Hub, and Firmware Hub) with a bandwidth of up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM The ASUS P4T-CM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • ...
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... output channel. ter bus to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES Optional Components 2. 2. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 9 UART2 can also be connected simultaneously. Provides Vcore and CPU/ RDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot...
... output channel. ter bus to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. FEATURES Optional Components 2. 2. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 9 UART2 can also be connected simultaneously. Provides Vcore and CPU/ RDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot...
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... levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98/ 2000/Millenium, must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. UltraDMA/100 is also implemented on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for.../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's Manual With these features implemented in two channels. The new PC 99 requirements for Windows 95/NT and later. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for...
... levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98/ 2000/Millenium, must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. UltraDMA/100 is also implemented on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for.../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's Manual With these features implemented in two channels. The new PC 99 requirements for Windows 95/NT and later. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for...
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FEATURES Intelligence 2. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 11 All the fans are set for RPM and failure. Suggestions will...to allow the computer to be monitored for its duty cycle when temperature lowers to normal level. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for future processors, so monitoring is a new technology to critical motherboard components. FEATURES 2.1.4 ..., such as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power...
FEATURES Intelligence 2. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 11 All the fans are set for RPM and failure. Suggestions will...to allow the computer to be monitored for its duty cycle when temperature lowers to normal level. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for future processors, so monitoring is a new technology to critical motherboard components. FEATURES 2.1.4 ..., such as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power...
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2. Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 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 ... 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 FEATURES MB Components 2.
2. Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 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 ... 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 FEATURES MB Components 2.
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SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 24.4cm (9.6in) 14 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 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 Intel ...
SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 24.4cm (9.6in) 14 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 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 Intel ...
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... System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin) 26) PWRSW (PANEL) p.34 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 27) RESET (PANEL) p.34 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 15 3.
... System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin) 26) PWRSW (PANEL) p.34 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 27) RESET (PANEL) p.34 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 15 3.
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... 4 CPU's power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is switched off before handling computer components. Before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 16 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Hold components by the edges and try not to your computer, you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the bag that can...
... 4 CPU's power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is switched off before handling computer components. Before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 16 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Hold components by the edges and try not to your computer, you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the bag that can...
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... (Rows 2&3) RDRAM TOTAL SYSTEM MEMORY (1GB Max) Subtotal x 1 x 1 = IMPORTANT 1. This motherboard has two 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 17 These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding...
... (Rows 2&3) RDRAM TOTAL SYSTEM MEMORY (1GB Max) Subtotal x 1 x 1 = IMPORTANT 1. This motherboard has two 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 17 These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding...
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... orientation. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. With the ejectors in the module are aligned with Heat Spreader P4T-CM ® P4T-CM 184-Pin RIMM Sockets 1. RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. Make sure that the notch keys in the open position (as shown...NOTCH RDRAM (with heat spreader) NOTCH KEYS CONNECTORS 3. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. 18 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual WARNING! IMPORTANT: Do not touch the memory module's connectors. Handle the module only by the edges.
... orientation. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. With the ejectors in the module are aligned with Heat Spreader P4T-CM ® P4T-CM 184-Pin RIMM Sockets 1. RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. Make sure that the notch keys in the open position (as shown...NOTCH RDRAM (with heat spreader) NOTCH KEYS CONNECTORS 3. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. 18 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual WARNING! IMPORTANT: Do not touch the memory module's connectors. Handle the module only by the edges.
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... motherboard should drop easily into the socket to the tip of the lever handle. 3. CAUTION! If the CPU does not fit, check its locked position. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 19 The CPU fits in one orientation and should have a fan attached to it to 100 degrees). 2. If not, then purchase a fan before turning...
... motherboard should drop easily into the socket to the tip of the lever handle. 3. CAUTION! If the CPU does not fit, check its locked position. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 19 The CPU fits in one orientation and should have a fan attached to it to 100 degrees). 2. If not, then purchase a fan before turning...
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Four black plastic collars and four white plastic plugs. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 1. Step 1: Mount the Heatsink Support Braces: 1. Insert the white plastic plugs into the middle of the black plastic collars and pop them firmly out the bottom of the motherboard. H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink 2. Two black plastic heatsink support braces have built-in retaining clips. 3. 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 3.
Four black plastic collars and four white plastic plugs. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 1. Step 1: Mount the Heatsink Support Braces: 1. Insert the white plastic plugs into the middle of the black plastic collars and pop them firmly out the bottom of the motherboard. H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink 2. Two black plastic heatsink support braces have built-in retaining clips. 3. 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 3.
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... mounting a clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur. Take care not to the fan connector. (See 3.1 Motherboard Layout / 3.8 Connectors). H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 21 CAUTION! WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that exposed CPU capacitors do not touch...
... mounting a clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur. Take care not to the fan connector. (See 3.1 Motherboard Layout / 3.8 Connectors). H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 21 CAUTION! WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heatsink by regularly checking that exposed CPU capacitors do not touch...