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...the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Products...OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product Name: ASUS P4T-EM Manual Revision: 1.00 E903 Release Date: November 2001 2 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO...
...the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Products...OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product Name: ASUS P4T-EM Manual Revision: 1.00 E903 Release Date: November 2001 2 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO...
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...): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2980-7698 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS Newsgroup: csnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510... 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-EM User's Manual 3
...): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2980-7698 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS Newsgroup: csnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510... 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-EM User's Manual 3
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.../Slave 51 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 54 4.4 Advanced Menu 56 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 59 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 61 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 63 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 65 4.5 Power Menu 66 4 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T-EM Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory 21 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 23 3.7 Expansion Cards...
.../Slave 51 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 54 4.4 Advanced Menu 56 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 59 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 61 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 63 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 65 4.5 Power Menu 66 4 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T-EM Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory 21 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 23 3.7 Expansion Cards...
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SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.3 P4T-EM Motherboard Support CD 75 6. APPENDIX 91 7.1 Glossary 91 INDEX 95 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 77 6.1 Winbond Smart Manager 77 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 81 6.3 ASUS Live Update 86 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 87 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 88 7. CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 68 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 69 4.6 Boot Menu 70 4.7 Exit Menu 72 5.1 Install Operating System 74 5.2 Start Windows 74 5.
SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.3 P4T-EM Motherboard Support CD 75 6. APPENDIX 91 7.1 Glossary 91 INDEX 95 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 77 6.1 Winbond Smart Manager 77 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 81 6.3 ASUS Live Update 86 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 87 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 88 7. CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 68 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 69 4.6 Boot Menu 70 4.7 Exit Menu 72 5.1 Install Operating System 74 5.2 Start Windows 74 5.
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... not exceed the Class B limits for help. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual These limits are designed to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. If this product not expressly approved by one or more of the...
... not exceed the Class B limits for help. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual These limits are designed to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. If this product not expressly approved by one or more of the...
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... infrared module Two Rambus Memory Modules LAN Card: PCI-L3C920 1394 Card: PCI-1394E ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 7 Intructions on setting up the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material 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...
... infrared module Two Rambus Memory Modules LAN Card: PCI-L3C920 1394 Card: PCI-1394E ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 7 Intructions on setting up the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material 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...
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...Controller Hub 2 (82801 ICH2) features support for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of the processor's external frequency. 8 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 2. and two USB controllers for a total of 4 USB ports. • Low Pin Count (LPC) Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high...The Intel I /O Controller and Firmware Hub) with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-EM The ASUS P4T-EM motherboard is required. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub link between the ICH2 and MCH...
...Controller Hub 2 (82801 ICH2) features support for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of the processor's external frequency. 8 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 2. and two USB controllers for a total of 4 USB ports. • Low Pin Count (LPC) Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high...The Intel I /O Controller and Firmware Hub) with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-EM The ASUS P4T-EM motherboard is required. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub link between the ICH2 and MCH...
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...connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. • Onboard LED: Signals AC power is keyed to support only the latest 1.5 volt AGP cards: ASUS V3800 and newer versions. • CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio... processor. • AGP Slot: Comes with an Accelerated Graphics Port slot that supports AGP cards for playing games, and MIDI devices. ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 9 The slot is okay. • ATX power connector. FEATURES Connections 2. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors...
...connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. • Onboard LED: Signals AC power is keyed to support only the latest 1.5 volt AGP cards: ASUS V3800 and newer versions. • CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio... processor. • AGP Slot: Comes with an Accelerated Graphics Port slot that supports AGP cards for playing games, and MIDI devices. ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 9 The slot is okay. • ATX power connector. FEATURES Connections 2. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors...
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2. FEATURES Options / Performance 2. This function ensures the best performance and reliability. 10 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at up to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one mono output channel, 3D stereo ...way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard...
2. FEATURES Options / Performance 2. This function ensures the best performance and reliability. 10 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at up to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one mono output channel, 3D stereo ...way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard...
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... Suspend or Sleep) button or as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will give the user information on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power ...Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU and MAIN fans are monitored for PC 99 certification. ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 11 The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat...
... Suspend or Sleep) button or as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will give the user information on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power ...Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU and MAIN fans are monitored for PC 99 certification. ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 11 The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat...
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2. FEATURES MB Components 2. Location Processor Support Socket 478 for locations. FEATURES 2.2 P4T-EM Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 3 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 5 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 11 2Mbit Firmware ...19 1 Game/MIDI Connector Top) 22 1 Line Out Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line In Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line Microphone Connector Bottom) 22 Hardware Monitoring ASUS onboard chipset 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 4 Special Feature Onboard LED 14 Form Factor MicroATX 12...
2. FEATURES MB Components 2. Location Processor Support Socket 478 for locations. FEATURES 2.2 P4T-EM Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 3 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 5 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 11 2Mbit Firmware ...19 1 Game/MIDI Connector Top) 22 1 Line Out Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line In Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line Microphone Connector Bottom) 22 Hardware Monitoring ASUS onboard chipset 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 2 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 4 Special Feature Onboard LED 14 Form Factor MicroATX 12...
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...478 COM2 Line Out Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) GAME_AUDIO Line In Mic In AUX MODEM CD1 J11 J12 INTEL_FPANEL1 Audio Codec P4T-EM ATX12V CPU_FAN Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 OC3 J3J3+ Intel I/O HDDLED Controller Hub (ICH2) CLCMOS ADN SPDIFOUT Super I/O PCI2 ...SMB CNR_SLOT ® LED1 IR SMARTCON CHASSIS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PANEL 2Mbit Firmware Hub FLOPPY ASUS ASIC USB2 Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout PRIMARY IDE 24.4cm (9.6in) 3.
...478 COM2 Line Out Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) GAME_AUDIO Line In Mic In AUX MODEM CD1 J11 J12 INTEL_FPANEL1 Audio Codec P4T-EM ATX12V CPU_FAN Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 OC3 J3J3+ Intel I/O HDDLED Controller Hub (ICH2) CLCMOS ADN SPDIFOUT Super I/O PCI2 ...SMB CNR_SLOT ® LED1 IR SMARTCON CHASSIS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PANEL 2Mbit Firmware Hub FLOPPY ASUS ASIC USB2 Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout PRIMARY IDE 24.4cm (9.6in) 3.
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... (5-1 pin) 18) ATXPWR, ATX12V p.38 Power Supply Connector (20 pin) (4 pin) 19) INTEL_FPANEL1 p.39 Intel Front Panel Audio Connector (10-1 pin) (optional) 20) SMARTCON p.39 ASUS SmartCard Connector (14-1 pin ) 21) PLED (PANEL) p.40 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin) 22) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p.40 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pin) 23) SPEAKER (PANEL... System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin) 26) PWRBTN (PANEL) p.40 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 27) RESET (PANEL) p.40 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
... (5-1 pin) 18) ATXPWR, ATX12V p.38 Power Supply Connector (20 pin) (4 pin) 19) INTEL_FPANEL1 p.39 Intel Front Panel Audio Connector (10-1 pin) (optional) 20) SMARTCON p.39 ASUS SmartCard Connector (14-1 pin ) 21) PLED (PANEL) p.40 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin) 22) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p.40 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pin) 23) SPEAKER (PANEL... System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin) 26) PWRBTN (PANEL) p.40 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 27) RESET (PANEL) p.40 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
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... when working on your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual Install memory modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you how to Pentium 4 CPU...
... when working on your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual Install memory modules 3. Install Expansion Cards 5. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you how to Pentium 4 CPU...
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P4T-EM ® P4T-EM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 17 SW1 P4T-EM ® P4T-EM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection. Adding or removing devices is not advisable when the LED is in the OFF position. Frequency Selection 2. ...
P4T-EM ® P4T-EM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 17 SW1 P4T-EM ® P4T-EM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection. Adding or removing devices is not advisable when the LED is in the OFF position. Frequency Selection 2. ...
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...guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual It may result in a slower speed. 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). P4T-EM SW1 Default Setting CPU 100.0MHz AGP 66.0MHz PCI 33.0MHz ON 12345 ON ...12345 103.0MHz 68.0MHz 34.0MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 ® P4T-EM CPU External...
...guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual It may result in a slower speed. 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). P4T-EM SW1 Default Setting CPU 100.0MHz AGP 66.0MHz PCI 33.0MHz ON 12345 ON ...12345 103.0MHz 68.0MHz 34.0MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 ® P4T-EM CPU External...
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...power supply that can supply at least 2A on a CNR slot (see CNR Slot later in this section). P4T-EM USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V (Default) ® P4T-EM USB Device Wake Up 5) Onboard Audio Setting (ADN) (audio models only) The onboard Audio Codec may be ...when these jumpers. HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up . 2. Setting Enable Disable ADN [1-2] (default) [2-3] P4T-EM ® P4T-EM AUDIO Setting ADN 3 2 2 1 ENABLE AUDIO (Default) DISABLE AUDIO ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 19 NOTES: 1. The default setting for the three jumpers is 2-3 to select +5V (because not all computers...
...power supply that can supply at least 2A on a CNR slot (see CNR Slot later in this section). P4T-EM USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V (Default) ® P4T-EM USB Device Wake Up 5) Onboard Audio Setting (ADN) (audio models only) The onboard Audio Codec may be ...when these jumpers. HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up . 2. Setting Enable Disable ADN [1-2] (default) [2-3] P4T-EM ® P4T-EM AUDIO Setting ADN 3 2 2 1 ENABLE AUDIO (Default) DISABLE AUDIO ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 19 NOTES: 1. The default setting for the three jumpers is 2-3 to select +5V (because not all computers...
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The factory default setting is used. (See page 39 for the INTEL_FPANEL1 connector.) J11 J12 P4T-EM ® P4T-EM Internal Line Out Connectors LAP_LT LAP_LTT LAP_RT LAP_RTT 20 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual OC3 J3J3+ OC3 J3J3+ 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-EM ® P4T-EM CNR/USB Selection 2 1 USB2 (Default) 3 2 CNRUSB 7) Intel Front Panel Audio Selection (J11, J12) The motherboard ships with...
The factory default setting is used. (See page 39 for the INTEL_FPANEL1 connector.) J11 J12 P4T-EM ® P4T-EM Internal Line Out Connectors LAP_LT LAP_LTT LAP_RT LAP_RTT 20 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual OC3 J3J3+ OC3 J3J3+ 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-EM ® P4T-EM CNR/USB Selection 2 1 USB2 (Default) 3 2 CNRUSB 7) Intel Front Panel Audio Selection (J11, J12) The motherboard ships with...
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... = (2GB Max) IMPORTANT 1. b. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 C-RIMM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 c. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM 128MB RDRAM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 21 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. This assures the electrical integrity of channel A (RIMMA1 and RIMMA2) and channel B (RIMMB1 and RIMMB2) must be used to complete...
... = (2GB Max) IMPORTANT 1. b. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 C-RIMM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 c. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM 128MB RDRAM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 ASUS P4T-EM User's Manual 21 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. This assures the electrical integrity of channel A (RIMMA1 and RIMMA2) and channel B (RIMMB1 and RIMMB2) must be used to complete...