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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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... CPU Installation 19 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation 20 3.6 Expansion Cards 22 3.7 External Connectors 24 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 35 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM 8 2.2 P4T-CM Motherboard Components 12 3. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 37 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 37 4.1.1 ... 4.4.2 I/O Device 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
... CPU Installation 19 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation 20 3.6 Expansion Cards 22 3.7 External Connectors 24 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 35 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM 8 2.2 P4T-CM Motherboard Components 12 3. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 37 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 37 4.1.1 ... 4.4.2 I/O Device 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
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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 CONTENTS 4.6 Boot Menu 63 4.7 Exit Menu 65 5.
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... 3. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives (1)... 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 BIOS SETUP 5. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How...
... 3. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives (1)... 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 BIOS SETUP 5. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How...
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FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM The ASUS P4T-CM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced...100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of 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 ...and manage system status information, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 2. FEATURES Performance 2. These RDRAMs are necessary to meet the increase in 64, 96, 128, 192,...
FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM The ASUS P4T-CM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced...100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of 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 ...and manage system status information, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 2. FEATURES Performance 2. These RDRAMs are necessary to meet the increase in 64, 96, 128, 192,...
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... the motherboard. ter bus to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. The IEEE 1394 is the fastest available interface for virtually automatic setup. • Smart BIOS: 2Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to 63 peripheral devices may be directed from PCI mas- ASUS P4T-CM...
... the motherboard. ter bus to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. The IEEE 1394 is the fastest available interface for virtually automatic setup. • Smart BIOS: 2Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to 63 peripheral devices may be directed from PCI mas- ASUS P4T-CM...
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...drivers and installation procedures for PC 99 certification. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance Features • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with... 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. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM,...
...drivers and installation procedures for PC 99 certification. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance Features • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with... 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. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM,...
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... used up can be enabled or disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to critical motherboard components. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for more critical for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. ...motherboard is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems, such as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in conjunction with throttle down to 50% of its duty cycle when temperature lowers to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. ASUS P4T-CM...
... used up can be enabled or disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to critical motherboard components. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for more critical for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. ...motherboard is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems, such as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in conjunction with throttle down to 50% of its duty cycle when temperature lowers to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. ASUS P4T-CM...
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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 2. Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 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 2. Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. FEATURES MB Components 2.
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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... 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... components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 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... 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... components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 24.4cm (9.6in) 14 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 3.
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... supply that can supply at least 8.5A on the inside. 2. WARNING! If you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables...edges and try not to Pentium 4 CPU's power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is required. Before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 16 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started IMPORTANT: Due to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other ...
... supply that can supply at least 8.5A on the inside. 2. WARNING! If you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables...edges and try not to Pentium 4 CPU's power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is required. Before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 16 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started IMPORTANT: Due to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other ...
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... 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. 3. The memory configuration of channel A (RIMMA1 ) and channel B (RIMMB1) must be identical. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM RIMMA1 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 System Memory NOTE: No hardware...
... 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. 3. The memory configuration of channel A (RIMMA1 ) and channel B (RIMMB1) must be identical. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM RIMMA1 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 System Memory NOTE: No hardware...
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... it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. Locate the P4 Socket 423 and open it to 100 degrees). 2. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 19 Insert the CPU with the motherboard should drop easily into place. If the CPU does not fit, check its locked position. Socket 423 Pentium 4 Gold Arrow...
... it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. Locate the P4 Socket 423 and open it to 100 degrees). 2. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 19 Insert the CPU with the motherboard should drop easily into place. If the CPU does not fit, check its locked position. Socket 423 Pentium 4 Gold Arrow...
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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. Four black plastic collars and four white plastic plugs. Step 1: Mount the Heatsink Support Braces: 1. 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. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 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. Four black plastic collars and four white plastic plugs. Step 1: Mount the Heatsink Support Braces: 1. 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. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 1. Two black plastic heatsink support braces have built-in retaining clips. 3.
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...a heatsink onto your CPU fan is working. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is sufficient air circulation across the processor...motherboard surface when mounting a clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur. Take care not to keep the CPU in retaining clips, right. Be sure that exposed CPU capacitors do not touch the heatsink, or else damage may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. 3. H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink ASUS P4T-CM...
...a heatsink onto your CPU fan is working. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is sufficient air circulation across the processor...motherboard surface when mounting a clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur. Take care not to keep the CPU in retaining clips, right. Be sure that exposed CPU capacitors do not touch the heatsink, or else damage may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. 3. H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink ASUS P4T-CM...
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...3.6.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. If your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for ISA or PCI devices. 22 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need...IDE Channel *These IRQs are already in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Unplug your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. Read the documentation for your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used . Secure the card on...
...3.6.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. If your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for ISA or PCI devices. 22 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need...IDE Channel *These IRQs are already in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Unplug your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. Read the documentation for your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used . Secure the card on...
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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 LAN IEEE 1394 INT-A INT-B -- -- -- Early... on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3.6.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 4X) This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP 4X) to use . shared -- -- INT-C INT-D INT-E INT-F - - - ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 23 used - - HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table for both types below: An early 3.3V...
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 LAN IEEE 1394 INT-A INT-B -- -- -- Early... on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3.6.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 4X) This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP 4X) to use . shared -- -- INT-C INT-D INT-E INT-F - - - ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 23 used - - HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table for both types below: An early 3.3V...
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... to mini DIN adapter on the side closest to your motherboard. H/W SETUP Connectors 2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (Purple 6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is detected. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin female) 3. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin female) 24 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Some pins are clearly distinguished from the first... keyboards. IDE ribbon cables must be on the opposite side on the connectors. See PS/2 Mouse Function Control in the Motherboard Layout. Check the connectors before installation because there may use IRQ12. If one is for connectors or power sources. 3. ...
... to mini DIN adapter on the side closest to your motherboard. H/W SETUP Connectors 2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (Purple 6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is detected. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin female) 3. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin female) 24 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Some pins are clearly distinguished from the first... keyboards. IDE ribbon cables must be on the opposite side on the connectors. See PS/2 Mouse Function Control in the Motherboard Layout. Check the connectors before installation because there may use IRQ12. If one is for connectors or power sources. 3. ...
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...must be connected to an expansion slot opening. A second serial header is ready for settings. COM 1 Serial Port (9-pin male) P4T-CM ® P4T-CM Serial COM2 Bracket COM2 PIN 1 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ... Connectors 4) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1, 10-1 pin COM2) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. See Onboard Serial Port 1/2 in 4.4.2 I /O Device Configuration). 3.
...must be connected to an expansion slot opening. A second serial header is ready for settings. COM 1 Serial Port (9-pin male) P4T-CM ® P4T-CM Serial COM2 Bracket COM2 PIN 1 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ... Connectors 4) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1, 10-1 pin COM2) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. See Onboard Serial Port 1/2 in 4.4.2 I /O Device Configuration). 3.
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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. For additional USB ports, ... (RJ45) (optional) The RJ45 connector is optional at the time of purchase and is located on top of the USB connectors. IEEE-1394 (6 pins) 26 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 5) Universal Serial Bus Ports (Black two 4 pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. H/W SETUP Connectors 7) IEEE-1394...
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. For additional USB ports, ... (RJ45) (optional) The RJ45 connector is optional at the time of purchase and is located on top of the USB connectors. IEEE-1394 (6 pins) 26 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 5) Universal Serial Bus Ports (Black two 4 pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. H/W SETUP Connectors 7) IEEE-1394...