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... 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T-F Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 23 3.5.1 CPU Installation 25 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU 25 3.5.2... 3.6.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 30 3.8 External Connectors 32 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 43 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F 8 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 45 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 45 4.1.2 ...
... 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T-F Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 23 3.5.1 CPU Installation 25 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU 25 3.5.2... 3.6.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 30 3.8 External Connectors 32 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 43 4. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F 8 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 45 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 45 4.1.2 ...
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CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 70 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 71 4.6 Boot Menu 72 4.7 Exit Menu 74 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 80 6.1 ASUS Live Update 80 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 81 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 86 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 87 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Install Operating System 77 5.2 Start Windows 77 5.3 P4T-F Motherboard Support CD 78 6. APPENDIX 89 7.1 Glossary 89 INDEX 95 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 5
CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 70 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 71 4.6 Boot Menu 72 4.7 Exit Menu 74 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 80 6.1 ASUS Live Update 80 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 81 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 86 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 87 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Install Operating System 77 5.2 Start Windows 77 5.3 P4T-F Motherboard Support CD 78 6. APPENDIX 89 7.1 Glossary 89 INDEX 95 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 5
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... spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Retention Module (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module Rambus LAN Card 1394 Card ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 7 BIOS SETUP 5. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal...
... spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Retention Module (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module Rambus LAN Card 1394 Card ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 7 BIOS SETUP 5. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal...
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...Pro Slot: Comes with support for AGP 4X Pro Mode, (1.5 volt only); 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F The ASUS P4T-F motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • Intel ...® 850 chipset (82850 Tehama Memory Controller Hub, I /O Controller Hub 2 (82801 ICH2) features support for exceptiona peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE...
...Pro Slot: Comes with support for AGP 4X Pro Mode, (1.5 volt only); 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F The ASUS P4T-F motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • Intel ...® 850 chipset (82850 Tehama Memory Controller Hub, I /O Controller Hub 2 (82801 ICH2) features support for exceptiona peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE...
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... 2Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one parallel port with this 6 tooth connector. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 9 All PCI slots can also be directed from PCI master bus to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) • Low Pin Count... system memory management issues. FEATURES Optional Components 2. Added featuers include 3D stereo enhancement, and extra true line-level out for the motherboard. FEATURES • CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio,...
... 2Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one parallel port with this 6 tooth connector. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 9 All PCI slots can also be directed from PCI master bus to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) • Low Pin Count... system memory management issues. FEATURES Optional Components 2. Added featuers include 3D stereo enhancement, and extra true line-level out for the motherboard. FEATURES • CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio,...
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... 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/NT and later. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with a peak bandwidth of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for configuring and managing all the energy saving...
... 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/NT and later. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with a peak bandwidth of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for configuring and managing all the energy saving...
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... enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are more information)... crashes. Suggestions will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to critical motherboard components. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 11 When auto throttling is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. • System Resources Alert:...
... enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are more information)... crashes. Suggestions will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to critical motherboard components. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 11 When auto throttling is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. • System Resources Alert:...
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FEATURES 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 2 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 4 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 11 2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH 13 ...22 1 Line In Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line Microphone Connector Bottom) 22 Hardware Monitoring ASUS onboard chipset 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 3 Special Feature Auxillary Power Connector 6 Onboard LED 14 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 2. FEATURES MB Components 2.
FEATURES 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 2 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 4 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 11 2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH 13 ...22 1 Line In Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line Microphone Connector Bottom) 22 Hardware Monitoring ASUS onboard chipset 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 3 Special Feature Auxillary Power Connector 6 Onboard LED 14 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 2. FEATURES MB Components 2.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T-F Motherboard Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 24.4cm (9.60in) ATX Power Connector USBPWR RIMMB2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) RIMMB1 (16/... (ICH2) CLRTC HDDLED Super I/O PCI3 P4T-F PCI4 PCI5 LED CNR_SLOT IR ADN 2Mbit Firmware Hub J3J3+ USB2 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor PCI_FAN JEN DIP Switches OC3 CHASSIS PANEL Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 30.5cm (12.0in) AUX...
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T-F Motherboard Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 24.4cm (9.60in) ATX Power Connector USBPWR RIMMB2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) RIMMB1 (16/... (ICH2) CLRTC HDDLED Super I/O PCI3 P4T-F PCI4 PCI5 LED CNR_SLOT IR ADN 2Mbit Firmware Hub J3J3+ USB2 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor PCI_FAN JEN DIP Switches OC3 CHASSIS PANEL Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 30.5cm (12.0in) AUX...
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... System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin) 23) PWRSW (PANEL) p.41 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 24) RESET (PANEL) p.41 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 15 Freq. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) (Disable / Enable) 2) SW1 (Switches 6-10) p. 19 CPU Ext.
... System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin) 23) PWRSW (PANEL) p.41 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 24) RESET (PANEL) p.41 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 15 Freq. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) (Disable / Enable) 2) SW1 (Switches 6-10) p. 19 CPU Ext.
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...that can supply at least 8.5A on the +12V lead is required. Install memory modules 3. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Check motherboard settings 2. For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is ...required. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure IMPORTANT: Due to your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to Pentium 4 CPU's power consumption requirement, an ATX12V ...
...that can supply at least 8.5A on the +12V lead is required. Install memory modules 3. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Check motherboard settings 2. For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is ...required. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure IMPORTANT: Due to your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to Pentium 4 CPU's power consumption requirement, an ATX12V ...
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... expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 17 Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off before handling computer components. ...
... expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 17 Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off before handling computer components. ...
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.... Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2] JEN OFF SW1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P4T-F 12 Jumper Mode P4T-F JumperFree™ Mode Setting 23 Jumper Free (Default) 18 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual P4T-F P4T-F DIP Switches ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON OFF SW1 1. Frequency Selection 7. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to be made through...
.... Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2] JEN OFF SW1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P4T-F 12 Jumper Mode P4T-F JumperFree™ Mode Setting 23 Jumper Free (Default) 18 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual P4T-F P4T-F DIP Switches ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON OFF SW1 1. Frequency Selection 7. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to be made through...
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... Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 19 Overclocking the processor is not recommended. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). It may result in a slower speed. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. SW1 P4T-F P4T-F CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 100.0MHz 103.0MHz 105...
... Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 19 Overclocking the processor is not recommended. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). It may result in a slower speed. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. SW1 P4T-F P4T-F CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 100.0MHz 103.0MHz 105...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-F CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency P4T-F Selection ON ON ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 4 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual To use this feature, JEN must be set the CPU Frequency.) SW1 3. Set the DSW switches according to the internal speed of bus...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-F CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency P4T-F Selection ON ON ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 4 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual To use this feature, JEN must be set the CPU Frequency.) SW1 3. Set the DSW switches according to the internal speed of bus...
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... supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in reduced power mode). 3. RAM refreshed; NOTES: 1. USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V P4T-F P4T-F USB Device Wake Up 3. RAM in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to CPU; This feature requires an ATX power... +5V to allow wake up from S3 sleep state (no power to allow wake up from the S1 sleep state (CPU stopped; H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 21 The default setting for the three jumpers is 1-2 to +5VSB. HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up . 2. system...
... supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in reduced power mode). 3. RAM refreshed; NOTES: 1. USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V P4T-F P4T-F USB Device Wake Up 3. RAM in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to CPU; This feature requires an ATX power... +5V to allow wake up from S3 sleep state (no power to allow wake up from the S1 sleep state (CPU stopped; H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 21 The default setting for the three jumpers is 1-2 to +5VSB. HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up . 2. system...
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Setting Enable Disable ADN [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-F P4T-F AUDIO Setting ADN 2 1 ENABLE AUDIO 3 2 DISABLE AUDIO 6) USB2 / CNRUSB Selection (J3-J3-/OC3) The CNR slot can support an optional USB hub CNR card. P4T-F A7V266 CNR/USB Selection 12 J3J3+ 2 1 OC3 USB2 23 J3J3+ 3 2 OC3 CNRUSB 22 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 3. Always set all three jumpers...
Setting Enable Disable ADN [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-F P4T-F AUDIO Setting ADN 2 1 ENABLE AUDIO 3 2 DISABLE AUDIO 6) USB2 / CNRUSB Selection (J3-J3-/OC3) The CNR slot can support an optional USB hub CNR card. P4T-F A7V266 CNR/USB Selection 12 J3J3+ 2 1 OC3 USB2 23 J3J3+ 3 2 OC3 CNRUSB 22 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 3. Always set all three jumpers...
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This motherboard has four 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. a. The memory configuration of a Rambus interface. 3. C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 RIMMB1...must be populated) TOTAL SYSTEM MEMORY = (2GB Max) IMPORTANT 1. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. When C-RIMMs are required, it is recommended that are a serial connection in this motherboard. 3. 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-F User's Manual 23
This motherboard has four 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. a. The memory configuration of a Rambus interface. 3. C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 RIMMB1...must be populated) TOTAL SYSTEM MEMORY = (2GB Max) IMPORTANT 1. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. When C-RIMMs are required, it is recommended that are a serial connection in this motherboard. 3. 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-F User's Manual 23
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... snaps into its alignment and look for the P4 Socket 423 CPU. Locate the P4 Socket 423 and open it to 100 degrees). 2. CAUTION! ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 25 Then lift the lever upwards. The CPU fits in one orientation and should have a fan attached to it by pulling the... lever gently sideways away from the socket. H/W SETUP CPU 3. Socket 423 Pentium 4 P4T-F Gold Arrow P4T-F Socket 423 3.6.1 CPU Installation 1. The CPU that came with the correct orientation. Insert the CPU with the motherboard should drop easily into the socket to the tip of the socket base nearest to avoid...
... snaps into its alignment and look for the P4 Socket 423 CPU. Locate the P4 Socket 423 and open it to 100 degrees). 2. CAUTION! ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 25 Then lift the lever upwards. The CPU fits in one orientation and should have a fan attached to it by pulling the... lever gently sideways away from the socket. H/W SETUP CPU 3. Socket 423 Pentium 4 P4T-F Gold Arrow P4T-F Socket 423 3.6.1 CPU Installation 1. The CPU that came with the correct orientation. Insert the CPU with the motherboard should drop easily into the socket to the tip of the socket base nearest to avoid...