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... (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set with bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Retention Module (Preinstalled on setting up the included software ...information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on motherboard) (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module Two Rambus Memory Modules LAN Card: PCI-L3C920 1394 Card: PCI-1394E ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is...
... (1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set with bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Retention Module (Preinstalled on setting up the included software ...information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on motherboard) (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module Two Rambus Memory Modules LAN Card: PCI-L3C920 1394 Card: PCI-1394E ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is...
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... USB connectivity, control and monitoring of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can be defined as the "Stand by PC 99. ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are more ...and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. •...
... USB connectivity, control and monitoring of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can be defined as the "Stand by PC 99. ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are more ...and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. •...
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...H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 27 WARNING! Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your motherboard and expansion cards. ...(See 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . Remove your power supply when ...
...H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 27 WARNING! Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your motherboard and expansion cards. ...(See 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . Remove your power supply when ...
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... 11* 6 IRQ Holder for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need IRQ assignments. AC'97 - If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used PCI slot 2 - - - - -- Interrupt Request Table... an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for this Motherboard PCI slot 1 INT-A INT-B INT-C INT-D INT-E INT-F - - - - - used , leaving 4 IRQs free. IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 28 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual shared - - - - LAN - - - -...
... 11* 6 IRQ Holder for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need IRQ assignments. AC'97 - If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used PCI slot 2 - - - - -- Interrupt Request Table... an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for this Motherboard PCI slot 1 INT-A INT-B INT-C INT-D INT-E INT-F - - - - - used , leaving 4 IRQs free. IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 28 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual shared - - - - LAN - - - -...
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... on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you reboot using a floppy. 3. ASUS A7A266 User's Manual 43 To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory...
... on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you reboot using a floppy. 3. ASUS A7A266 User's Manual 43 To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory...
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...for the first time after installing your system. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use OSR 2.0 or later. S/W SETUP Install OS 74 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 5. For Windows NT 4.0, you start Windows 98 for Windows 95, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows When you... New Hardware Wizard to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this section. NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards, the following can only be used as a general reference and may use any version of your...
...for the first time after installing your system. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use OSR 2.0 or later. S/W SETUP Install OS 74 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 5. For Windows NT 4.0, you start Windows 98 for Windows 95, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows When you... New Hardware Wizard to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this section. NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards, the following can only be used as a general reference and may use any version of your...
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... the Client system. The administrator should appear. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P4T-EM Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to help you update your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to change at any time without... bridge address with Intel LDCM Administrator. • ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a utility to monitor your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX x.x Driver: Installs Microsoft DirectX driver. (CLICK THE RIGHT ARROW FOR THE NEXT MENU) ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 75
... the Client system. The administrator should appear. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P4T-EM Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to help you update your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to change at any time without... bridge address with Intel LDCM Administrator. • ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a utility to monitor your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX x.x Driver: Installs Microsoft DirectX driver. (CLICK THE RIGHT ARROW FOR THE NEXT MENU) ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 75
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... name of the PC-Cillin 2000 anti-virus scanning application. S/W SETUP Support CD 76 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual All drivers and programs install automatically. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format. Refer to begin installation. 5. The software supports... user's manuals saved in PDF format at any of our web sites. • ASUS Screen Saver: Installs the ASUS screen saver. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support CD:...
... name of the PC-Cillin 2000 anti-virus scanning application. S/W SETUP Support CD 76 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual All drivers and programs install automatically. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format. Refer to begin installation. 5. The software supports... user's manuals saved in PDF format at any of our web sites. • ASUS Screen Saver: Installs the ASUS screen saver. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support CD:...
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... ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual The use of this utility requires that you will need to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. 6. Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from a file, a window pops up prompting you to update the BIOS from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers.... If you selected the option to update your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you wish to locate the file. Choose the ...
... ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual The use of this utility requires that you will need to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. 6. Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from a file, a window pops up prompting you to update the BIOS from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers.... If you selected the option to update your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you wish to locate the file. Choose the ...
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... to allow the local CPU and bus master to user or other requests. I /O devices ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 93 The ISP also provides Internet utilities and services like a printer or the ...a particular device. Modem A device that will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the drive itself, eliminating the need for memory... capacity as a measure of the speed of others. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other means. UltraDMA/33 IDE...
... to allow the local CPU and bus master to user or other requests. I /O devices ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 93 The ISP also provides Internet utilities and services like a printer or the ...a particular device. Modem A device that will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the drive itself, eliminating the need for memory... capacity as a measure of the speed of others. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other means. UltraDMA/33 IDE...