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or (2) the serial number of the means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: ASUS P4T-M Manual Revision: 1.04 E865 Release Date: September 2001 2 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT ...design represented by the third digit in the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, 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...
or (2) the serial number of the means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: ASUS P4T-M Manual Revision: 1.04 E865 Release Date: September 2001 2 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT ...design represented by the third digit in the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, 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...
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... and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. INTRODUCTION 2. 1. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for the included ... port bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (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 FEATURES 3. If you discover ...
... and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. INTRODUCTION 2. 1. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for the included ... port bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (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 FEATURES 3. If you discover ...
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...). 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-M User's Manual To realize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98/ 2000/Millenium, must be used. • Suspend and Go...RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as an alternative to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for PC 99 certification. 2. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at up to 400MHz with two connectors that you do not have...
...). 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-M User's Manual To realize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98/ 2000/Millenium, must be used. • Suspend and Go...RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings as an alternative to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for PC 99 certification. 2. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at up to 400MHz with two connectors that you do not have...
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.... 5. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . Align the card connectors with the expansion card and make any . (see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Failure to do so may need to support these cards. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 23 The...
.... 5. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . Align the card connectors with the expansion card and make any . (see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Failure to do so may need to support these cards. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 23 The...
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..., an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to operate. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used - - - Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2... leaving 4 IRQs free. shared -- -- -- -- IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 24 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual used - -- -- - shared -- -- - Interrupt Request Table for expansion cards. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available...
..., an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to operate. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used - - - Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2... leaving 4 IRQs free. shared -- -- -- -- IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 24 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual used - -- -- - shared -- -- - Interrupt Request Table for expansion cards. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available...
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...your computer without having to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 seconds will turn off . This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 26) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green... whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. HARDWARE SETUP The following diagram is a preferred method of the system's power supply. 36 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. 27) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW) The system power is ...
...your computer without having to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 seconds will turn off . This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 26) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green... whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. HARDWARE SETUP The following diagram is a preferred method of the system's power supply. 36 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. 27) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW) The system power is ...
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... (AFLASH.EXE) to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to run AFLASH. 4. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 39 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! It is recommended that you save a copy of the Computer System It is recommended that you reboot... to the just created boot disk. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility.
... (AFLASH.EXE) to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to run AFLASH. 4. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 39 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! It is recommended that you save a copy of the Computer System It is recommended that you reboot... to the just created boot disk. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility.
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...2000/ Millenium, but for the first time after installing your system. 5. When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 69 5. Follow the Add New Hardware Wizard to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this section. SOFTWARE ...or later. You may not be used as a general reference and may use any version of your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows When you start Windows 98 for Windows 95, you must...
...2000/ Millenium, but for the first time after installing your system. 5. When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 69 5. Follow the Add New Hardware Wizard to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this section. SOFTWARE ...or later. You may not be used as a general reference and may use any version of your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows When you start Windows 98 for Windows 95, you must...
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... and CPU. (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 70 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual perature, and voltages. • ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to help you to monitor your computer's fan, tem- If the menu does not... PCI Bridge, Bus Master IDE, USB Host, and Controllers. • Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver: Installs Intel's storage driver. • Realtek RTL8139C PCI Faster Ethernet NIC Driver: Installs Realtek's LAN driver driver. • ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a utility to view information about your CD-ROM drive and the...
... and CPU. (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 70 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual perature, and voltages. • ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to help you to monitor your computer's fan, tem- If the menu does not... PCI Bridge, Bus Master IDE, USB Host, and Controllers. • Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver: Installs Intel's storage driver. • Realtek RTL8139C PCI Faster Ethernet NIC Driver: Installs Realtek's LAN driver driver. • ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a utility to view information about your CD-ROM drive and the...
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...your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. The use of this utility requires that allows you or click Auto Select. 4. Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that is a utility that you wish to locate the file. Select an... to update the BIOS from the Internet, you to download. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 72 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
...your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. The use of this utility requires that allows you or click Auto Select. 4. Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that is a utility that you wish to locate the file. Select an... to update the BIOS from the Internet, you to download. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 72 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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...Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume 80 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual Click Finish to complete the environmental setting procedure. 6.4.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface Snapshot to be . Setup Wizard...button, point to continue. 4. Then the Setup Wizard will be captured per second. Configuration done. 6. Click Yes to specify the video driver for the E-mail server IP address if you with the result. Then the Video Configuration screen shows up. You may choose to continue. ...
...Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume 80 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual Click Finish to complete the environmental setting procedure. 6.4.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface Snapshot to be . Setup Wizard...button, point to continue. 4. Then the Setup Wizard will be captured per second. Configuration done. 6. Click Yes to specify the video driver for the E-mail server IP address if you with the result. Then the Video Configuration screen shows up. You may choose to continue. ...
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... serial ports. Each COM port is a logical device name used by loading it is a special set of eight contiguous bits. Device Driver A device driver is stored. DOS (Disk Operating System) DOS is the foundation on which it into system memory. DOS is normally used to COM .... DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) A type of the computer. When using an ultra-violet light, flash ROM can easily update the BIOS.. 82 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as VGA, audio, printer, or modem. It interprets and ...
... serial ports. Each COM port is a logical device name used by loading it is a special set of eight contiguous bits. Device Driver A device driver is stored. DOS (Disk Operating System) DOS is the foundation on which it into system memory. DOS is normally used to COM .... DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) A type of the computer. When using an ultra-violet light, flash ROM can easily update the BIOS.. 82 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as VGA, audio, printer, or modem. It interprets and ...
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I /O devices ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 83 The IrDA protocol is an industry-standard designation for memory capacity as a measure of the speed of data between two devices over ...) An internaltional organization that creates and promotes inter-operable, low cost, infrared data interconnection standards 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 SCSI devices). Network An interconnected computer system linked by DOS for...
I /O devices ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 83 The IrDA protocol is an industry-standard designation for memory capacity as a measure of the speed of data between two devices over ...) An internaltional organization that creates and promotes inter-operable, low cost, infrared data interconnection standards 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 SCSI devices). Network An interconnected computer system linked by DOS for...