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...BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the means indicated on the product itself. ASUS... by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS P4T-M Manual Revision: 1.04 E865 Release Date: September 2001 2 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual The product name and revision number are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Copyright...
...BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the means indicated on the product itself. ASUS... by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS P4T-M Manual Revision: 1.04 E865 Release Date: September 2001 2 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual The product name and revision number are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Copyright...
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... System 39 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 40 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 42 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 43 4.2.2 Legend Bar 43 4.3 Main Menu 45 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 46 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 49 4.4 Advanced Menu 51 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 54 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 56 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 58 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 60 4.5 Power Menu 61 4.5.1 Power Up Control 63 4 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual HARDWARE...
... System 39 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 40 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 42 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 43 4.2.2 Legend Bar 43 4.3 Main Menu 45 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 46 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 49 4.4 Advanced Menu 51 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 54 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 56 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 58 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 60 4.5 Power Menu 61 4.5.1 Power Up Control 63 4 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual HARDWARE...
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... cable for the included software Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. BIOS SETUP 5. HARDWARE SETUP 4. 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... (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Heatsink Retention Module (1) Quick Setup Manual (1) Reference Card Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 7 1. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1....
... cable for the included software Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. BIOS SETUP 5. HARDWARE SETUP 4. 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... (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Heatsink Retention Module (1) Quick Setup Manual (1) Reference Card Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 7 1. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1....
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FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-M The ASUS P4T-M motherboard is keyed 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 four Rambus Inline Memory Module (RIMM) .... • AGP 4X Slot: Comes with support for more peripheral connectivity options. • Wake-Up Support: Supports Wake-On-LAN, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. • PC Health Monitoring: An easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up...
FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-M The ASUS P4T-M motherboard is keyed 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 four Rambus Inline Memory Module (RIMM) .... • AGP 4X Slot: Comes with support for more peripheral connectivity options. • Wake-Up Support: Supports Wake-On-LAN, Keyboard Wake-Up, and BIOS Wake-Up. • PC Health Monitoring: An easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up...
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...(LPC) Multi-I /O Device Configuration in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. • Smart BIOS: 4Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to the memory and processor. 2.1.2 Optional Components • Realtek RTL8139C Ethernet: (optional) Single chip...directed from PCI master bus to -use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. FEATURES Optional Components 2. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 9 The IEEE-1394 supports traditional asynchronous data transfer as well as isochronous (real-time) data transfer. ...
...(LPC) Multi-I /O Device Configuration in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. • Smart BIOS: 4Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to the memory and processor. 2.1.2 Optional Components • Realtek RTL8139C Ethernet: (optional) Single chip...directed from PCI master bus to -use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. FEATURES Optional Components 2. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 9 The IEEE-1394 supports traditional asynchronous data transfer as well as isochronous (real-time) data transfer. ...
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...yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for system bootup. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of 3.2GB/s. • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need to upgrade current...generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. 2. FEATURES Performance 2. The new PC 99 requirements for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management...
...yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for system bootup. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of 3.2GB/s. • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is no need to upgrade current...generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. 2. FEATURES Performance 2. The new PC 99 requirements for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management...
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...prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, PWR, and CHASSIS fans can be enabled or disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to prevent possible application crashes. Voltage specifications are more critical for more than 4... the user information on managing their limited resources more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can be monitored for more memory and hard drive space to enable Pentium 4 processors... a new technology to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 11
...prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, PWR, and CHASSIS fans can be enabled or disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to prevent possible application crashes. Voltage specifications are more critical for more than 4... the user information on managing their limited resources more efficiently. • Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can be monitored for more memory and hard drive space to enable Pentium 4 processors... a new technology to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 11
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... RIMMA1 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-M User's Manual 17 C-RIMM RIMMB2 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 NOTE: When using only two memory modules, C-RIMM RIMMA2 it is required after adding or ...removing memory. The memory configuration of a Rambus interface. 3. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended that you use when socket will not be identical (see below). 2.
... RIMMA1 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-M User's Manual 17 C-RIMM RIMMB2 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 NOTE: When using only two memory modules, C-RIMM RIMMA2 it is required after adding or ...removing memory. The memory configuration of a Rambus interface. 3. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended that you use when socket will not be identical (see below). 2.
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...the card connectors with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in the next section when installing expansion cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 23 Follow the steps in place. 4. Read the documentation that comes with the screw you intend to use . 3. Keep... to do so may need to change the settings.) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . WARNING! Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any necessary hardware settings for the card before installing it. 2. The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to both the motherboard...
...the card connectors with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in the next section when installing expansion cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 23 Follow the steps in place. 4. Read the documentation that comes with the screw you intend to use . 3. Keep... to do so may need to change the settings.) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . WARNING! Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any necessary hardware settings for the card before installing it. 2. The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to both the motherboard...
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... chassis. 10 5 USB2 6 1: USB Power 6: USB Power 2: USBP2- 7: USBP3- 3: USBP2+ 1 4: GND 8: USBP3+ 9: GND 5: NC P4T-M P4T-M USB Headers 30 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 11) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable...red markings (usually zigzag) on your hard disk documentation for two additional USB ports. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.6 Boot Menu). (Pin 20 is available for the jumper settings. P4T-M P4T-M IDE Connectors PIN 1 12) USB Headers (10-1 pin USB2) If the USB...
... chassis. 10 5 USB2 6 1: USB Power 6: USB Power 2: USBP2- 7: USBP3- 3: USBP2+ 1 4: GND 8: USBP3+ 9: GND 5: NC P4T-M P4T-M USB Headers 30 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 11) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable...red markings (usually zigzag) on your hard disk documentation for two additional USB ports. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.6 Boot Menu). (Pin 20 is available for the jumper settings. P4T-M P4T-M IDE Connectors PIN 1 12) USB Headers (10-1 pin USB2) If the USB...
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...feature requires that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5 volt standby power WOL_CON +5 Volt Standby PME P4T-M Ground P4T-M Wake-On-LAN Connector ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 33 H/W SETUP Connectors 3. The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is used ...: Requires an ATX power supply with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see BIOS 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that Wake On LAN or PCI Modem is enabled (see 7. P4T-M P4T-M Digital Audio Interface 1 +5V SPDIFOUT Ground SPDIFOUT 17) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-...
...feature requires that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5 volt standby power WOL_CON +5 Volt Standby PME P4T-M Ground P4T-M Wake-On-LAN Connector ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 33 H/W SETUP Connectors 3. The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is used ...: Requires an ATX power supply with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see BIOS 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that Wake On LAN or PCI Modem is enabled (see 7. P4T-M P4T-M Digital Audio Interface 1 +5V SPDIFOUT Ground SPDIFOUT 17) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-...
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Your system power. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency ... all connections are running, the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will light when the ATX power switch is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running at a lower frequency ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 37 For...
Your system power. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency ... all connections are running, the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will light when the ATX power switch is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running at a lower frequency ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 37 For...
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... the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down your operating system before switching off your operating system. H/W SETUP Powering Up 38 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down the computer? If you can now safely turn off after exiting or...
... the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down your operating system before switching off your operating system. H/W SETUP Powering Up 38 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down the computer? If you can now safely turn off after exiting or...
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..., check the last four numbers of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 39 BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of your CD-ROM drive) ...to copy AFLASH.EXE to create a bootable system floppy disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is recommended that may be...
..., check the last four numbers of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 39 BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of your CD-ROM drive) ...to copy AFLASH.EXE to create a bootable system floppy disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is recommended that may be...
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.... 2. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 40 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for details) and save to File from the... disk you know that the new BIOS revision will solve...
.... 2. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 40 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for details) and save to File from the... disk you know that the new BIOS revision will solve...
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.... 7. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be displayed. 8. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 41 The boot block will be able to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. BIOS SETUP 6. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will need servicing...
.... 7. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be displayed. 8. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 41 The boot block will be able to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. BIOS SETUP 6. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will need servicing...
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..., press the key after the computer has run this utility. This section describes how to use as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. You can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the system chassis. Program Information 3. The EEPROM on again. Press to call up... the Setup utility. It is used if you may not reflect your BIOS screens exactly. 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your ...
..., press the key after the computer has run this utility. This section describes how to use as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. You can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the system chassis. Program Information 3. The EEPROM on again. Press to call up... the Setup utility. It is used if you may not reflect your BIOS screens exactly. 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your ...
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...bottom of the screen has a menu bar with the following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the Setup screen you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted... a legend bar. ADVANCED Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to the basic system configuration. tures. The keys in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to its Setup Defaults Saves changes...
...bottom of the screen has a menu bar with the following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the Setup screen you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted... a legend bar. ADVANCED Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to the basic system configuration. tures. The keys in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to its Setup Defaults Saves changes...
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... or the up a submenu, simply move from field to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. If you would within a menu. BIOS SETUP General Help In addition to field within a sub-menu just as shown in square brackets ...of certain fields. A sub-menu contains additional options for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction 44 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual This screen can be launched from any of the legend keys and their corresponding alternates and functions. ...
... or the up a submenu, simply move from field to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. If you would within a menu. BIOS SETUP General Help In addition to field within a sub-menu just as shown in square brackets ...of certain fields. A sub-menu contains additional options for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction 44 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual This screen can be launched from any of the legend keys and their corresponding alternates and functions. ...
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..., second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to support older Japanese floppy drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 45 4. The format is month, day, year. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in...Mode Support [Disabled] This is accessed, the following screen appears: 4. Use the or + keys to 1.44MB) on a 3.5inch diskette. BIOS SETUP Main Menu Main Menu System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Floppy ...
..., second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to support older Japanese floppy drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 45 4. The format is month, day, year. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in...Mode Support [Disabled] This is accessed, the following screen appears: 4. Use the or + keys to 1.44MB) on a 3.5inch diskette. BIOS SETUP Main Menu Main Menu System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Floppy ...