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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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...or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Manual revisions are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE ...trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are both printed on the following page. Product Name: ASUS P4T-CM Manual Revision: 1.00 E795 Release Date: July 2001 2 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. USER'S NOTICE No part...
...or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Manual revisions are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE ...trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are both printed on the following page. Product Name: ASUS P4T-CM Manual Revision: 1.00 E795 Release Date: July 2001 2 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. USER'S NOTICE No part...
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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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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 3.5.2 CPU ...50 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 53 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 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.
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 3.5.2 CPU ...50 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 53 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 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.
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APPENDIX 81 7.1 Glossary 81 INDEX 85 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 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. CONTENTS 4.6 Boot Menu 63 4.7 Exit Menu 65 5.
APPENDIX 81 7.1 Glossary 81 INDEX 85 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 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. CONTENTS 4.6 Boot Menu 63 4.7 Exit Menu 65 5.
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..., 1993. Washington DC: Office of the FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reprinted from...
..., 1993. Washington DC: Office of the FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reprinted from...
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...SETUP 4. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. FEATURES 3. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for the... 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 up ...
...SETUP 4. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. FEATURES 3. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for the... 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 up ...
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... (available 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 Port 4X... 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM The ASUS P4T-CM motherboard is keyed to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual and two USB controllers for AGP 4X mode; 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); 2. FEATURES Performance 2.
... (available 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 Port 4X... 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM The ASUS P4T-CM motherboard is keyed to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual and two USB controllers for AGP 4X mode; 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); 2. FEATURES Performance 2.
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... latest consumer electronics devices. • AC'97 Codec: (optional) The latest high-performance mini-chipset supports hi-fidelity 18-bit stereo, full duplex audio performance. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 9 FEATURES • Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I /O Device Configuration in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for throughput intensive consumer...
... latest consumer electronics devices. • AC'97 Codec: (optional) The latest high-performance mini-chipset supports hi-fidelity 18-bit stereo, full duplex audio performance. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 9 FEATURES • Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I /O Device Configuration in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for throughput intensive consumer...
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... (OSPM) functionality. 2. 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's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. ACPI... the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for Windows 95/NT and later. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards.
... (OSPM) functionality. 2. 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's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. ACPI... the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for Windows 95/NT and later. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards.
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...Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard is a new technology to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 11 This function ensures the best performance and reliability. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and ...Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable current to normal level. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for more critical for future processors, so monitoring is enabled, the CPU with either the bundled...
...Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard is a new technology to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 11 This function ensures the best performance and reliability. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and ...Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable current to normal level. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for more critical for future processors, so monitoring is enabled, the CPU with either the bundled...
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Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 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 ... 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.
Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 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 ... 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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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...(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 ...on certain models at the time of purchase. 3. SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 24.4cm (9.6in) 14 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 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...(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 ...on certain models at the time of purchase. 3. SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 24.4cm (9.6in) 14 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3.
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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 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 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 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
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... when working on the motherboard. Failure to do not have one, touch both of your computer, you unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 16 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on the bag that you must complete...
... when working on the motherboard. Failure to do not have one, touch both of your computer, you unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 16 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on the bag that you must complete...
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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 ...
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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... SETUP System Memory EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. 18 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Removing Memory To release a memory module, push both ejectors outward and pull the module straight up and out of personal injury... CONNECTORS 3. WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP 3.4.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM) will fit in the module are aligned with Heat Spreader P4T-CM ® P4T-CM 184-Pin RIMM Sockets 1. The guides on the socket's ejectors should go through the two mounting notches on the memory module until it...
... SETUP System Memory EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. 18 ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual Removing Memory To release a memory module, push both ejectors outward and pull the module straight up and out of personal injury... CONNECTORS 3. WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP 3.4.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM) will fit in the module are aligned with Heat Spreader P4T-CM ® P4T-CM 184-Pin RIMM Sockets 1. The guides on the socket's ejectors should go through the two mounting notches on the memory module until it...
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...lever must be fully opened (90 to avoid bending the pins. H/W SETUP CPU 3. The CPU that came with the correct orientation. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket for bent pins. 3. Socket 423 Pentium 4 Gold... Arrow P4T-CM ® P4T-CM Socket 423 Gold Arrow 3.5.1 CPU Installation 1. Locate the P4 Socket 423 and open it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from ...
...lever must be fully opened (90 to avoid bending the pins. H/W SETUP CPU 3. The CPU that came with the correct orientation. ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket for bent pins. 3. Socket 423 Pentium 4 Gold... Arrow P4T-CM ® P4T-CM Socket 423 Gold Arrow 3.5.1 CPU Installation 1. Locate the P4 Socket 423 and open it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from ...
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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 H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 1. Insert the white plastic plugs into the middle of the black plastic collars and pop them firmly out the bottom of the motherboard. Step 1: Mount the Heatsink Support Braces: 1. Four black plastic collars and four white plastic plugs. 3.
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 H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 1. Insert the white plastic plugs into the middle of the black plastic collars and pop them firmly out the bottom of the motherboard. Step 1: Mount the Heatsink Support Braces: 1. Four black plastic collars and four white plastic plugs. 3.
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... occur! You may occur. Connect the CPU fan cable to heatsink/CPU documentation. Refer to the fan connector. (See 3.1 Motherboard Layout / 3.8 Connectors). H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 21 Place the heatsink on the CPU. When mounting a heatsink onto your CPU fan is required to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting...
... occur! You may occur. Connect the CPU fan cable to heatsink/CPU documentation. Refer to the fan connector. (See 3.1 Motherboard Layout / 3.8 Connectors). H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink ASUS P4T-CM User's Manual 21 Place the heatsink on the CPU. When mounting a heatsink onto your CPU fan is required to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting...