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... 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 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. The product name and revision number are...
... 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 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. The product name and revision number are...
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SOFTWARE REFERENCE 73 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 73 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 78 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 79 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 69 5.1 Install Operating System 69 5.2 Start Windows 69 5.3 P4T-M Motherboard Support CD 70 6.1 ASUS Live Update 72 6. APPENDIX 81 7.1 Glossary 81 INDEX 85 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 64 4.6 Boot Menu 65 4.7 Exit Menu 67 5.
SOFTWARE REFERENCE 73 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 73 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 78 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 79 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 69 5.1 Install Operating System 69 5.2 Start Windows 69 5.3 P4T-M Motherboard Support CD 70 6.1 ASUS Live Update 72 6. APPENDIX 81 7.1 Glossary 81 INDEX 85 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 64 4.6 Boot Menu 65 4.7 Exit Menu 67 5.
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... (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 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 software Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. 1. INTRODUCTION...
... (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 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 software Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. 1. INTRODUCTION...
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... a bandwidth of 266MB/sec - twice the maximum bandwidth of up to 100MB/ sec; FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-M The ASUS P4T-M motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. ...software. • Legacy Free: Provides three 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) with four Rambus Inline Memory Module (RIMM) sockets to support Intel PC800/PC600-compliant Rambus DRAMs (RDRAMs) (available in processor performance and multimedia and 3D functions, especially where high bandwidth is keyed to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T...
... a bandwidth of 266MB/sec - twice the maximum bandwidth of up to 100MB/ sec; FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-M The ASUS P4T-M motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. ...software. • Legacy Free: Provides three 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) with four Rambus Inline Memory Module (RIMM) sockets to support Intel PC800/PC600-compliant Rambus DRAMs (RDRAMs) (available in processor performance and multimedia and 3D functions, especially where high bandwidth is keyed to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T...
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... documentation that comes with the expansion card and make any . (see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to use . 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 23 Keep the screw for later use . Install the necessary software drivers for the card before installing it. 2. Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion cards or...
... documentation that comes with the expansion card and make any . (see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to use . 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 23 Keep the screw for later use . Install the necessary software drivers for the card before installing it. 2. Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion cards or...
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... you may not reflect your system using this program. The Setup program has been designed to configure your BIOS screens exactly. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is a menu-driven program, which means you still need to use as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. The EEPROM on again. Even if...
... you may not reflect your system using this program. The Setup program has been designed to configure your BIOS screens exactly. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is a menu-driven program, which means you still need to use as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. The EEPROM on again. Even if...
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SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to install all plug-and play devices. ... may not be used as a general reference and may use any version of your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 69
SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to install all plug-and play devices. ... may not be used as a general reference and may use any version of your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 69
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...BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs Microsoft DirectX driver. • Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software nec- Updated or other language versions of our web sites. • Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE, PowerDVD ... THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 70 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual essary to change at any time without notice. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P4T-M Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to view user's manuals saved...
...BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs Microsoft DirectX driver. • Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software nec- Updated or other language versions of our web sites. • Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE, PowerDVD ... THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 70 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual essary to change at any time without notice. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P4T-M Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to view user's manuals saved...
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S/W SETUP Support CD ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 71 SOFTWARE SETUP • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. • ReadMe: Allows you to view the support CD file list and contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. (TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE SECONDARY MENU) 5. 5.
S/W SETUP Support CD ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 71 SOFTWARE SETUP • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. • ReadMe: Allows you to view the support CD file list and contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. (TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE SECONDARY MENU) 5. 5.
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From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you are properly connected to locate the file. Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from a file, a window pops up prompting you to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...update your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you will need to update the BIOS from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 72 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual S/W REFERENCE Live Update 6....
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you are properly connected to locate the file. Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from a file, a window pops up prompting you to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...update your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you will need to update the BIOS from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 72 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual S/W REFERENCE Live Update 6....
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...up in next execution check box. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 73 It also has a utility that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your PC. Clicking the icon will appear on the taskbar's system tray indicating that lets you open ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows ... to show the screen again when you review useful information about your computer, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. The PC Probe icon will allow you to see the status of your computer system's vital components,...
...up in next execution check box. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 73 It also has a utility that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your PC. Clicking the icon will appear on the taskbar's system tray indicating that lets you open ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows ... to show the screen again when you review useful information about your computer, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. The PC Probe icon will allow you to see the status of your computer system's vital components,...
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SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC's temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold ...adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Voltage Monitor Shows the PC's voltages. 74 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. Fan Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan...
SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC's temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold ...adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Voltage Monitor Shows the PC's voltages. 74 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. Fan Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan...
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... Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 75 Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold. Fan Control Lets you record ... Drives Shows the used . When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. History Lets you enable/disable Smart Fan Control. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times...
... Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 75 Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold. Fan Control Lets you record ... Drives Shows the used . When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. History Lets you enable/disable Smart Fan Control. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times...
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Device Summary Shows a summary of the ASUS Probe modules. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. 76 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. Utility Lets you run a program, click Execute Program. To run programs outside of devices in your PC. 6. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Memory Shows the PC's memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage.
Device Summary Shows a summary of the ASUS Probe modules. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. 76 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. Utility Lets you run a program, click Execute Program. To run programs outside of devices in your PC. 6. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Memory Shows the PC's memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage.
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ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 77 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.
ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 77 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.
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... 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE CyberLink PowerPlayer SE is the only software you need to waste time identifying your file types. 6.3.1 Starting CyberLink PowerPlayer SE To start CyberLink Power Player, click the Windows Start button, point to bookmark 78 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual No need for all kinds of video and audio files. CD Mode...
... 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE CyberLink PowerPlayer SE is the only software you need to waste time identifying your file types. 6.3.1 Starting CyberLink PowerPlayer SE To start CyberLink Power Player, click the Windows Start button, point to bookmark 78 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual No need for all kinds of video and audio files. CD Mode...
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... standard. VLM 3's mails comprise video, sound, or snapshot information; A one-minute video mail with Video for different purpose. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 79 and thus may always adjust resolution and recording parameters for Windows standard. Users may convey the most profound ... sales tool. For personal or home users, VLM 3 easily records live product information to friends or family members across the Internet. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail CyberLink's VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a. It is very convenient for Windows is done in e-mail system...
... standard. VLM 3's mails comprise video, sound, or snapshot information; A one-minute video mail with Video for different purpose. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 79 and thus may always adjust resolution and recording parameters for Windows standard. Users may convey the most profound ... sales tool. For personal or home users, VLM 3 easily records live product information to friends or family members across the Internet. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail CyberLink's VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a. It is very convenient for Windows is done in e-mail system...
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...Configuration screen shows up. Then the Setup Wizard will start VideoLive Mail, click the Windows Start button, point to configure the hardware and E-mail setting. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.4.1 Starting VideoLive Mail To start and guide you with the result. The Internet e-mail configuration screen appears. You may have to specify the video...Mail Wizard 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 Next when ready. 7. 6. You will prompt a dialog to be .
...Configuration screen shows up. Then the Setup Wizard will start VideoLive Mail, click the Windows Start button, point to configure the hardware and E-mail setting. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.4.1 Starting VideoLive Mail To start and guide you with the result. The Internet e-mail configuration screen appears. You may have to specify the video...Mail Wizard 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 Next when ready. 7. 6. You will prompt a dialog to be .
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...BIOS parameters can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, highspeed serial interface. This copy is accidentally erased, damaged, or destroyed. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 81 This is a set of data used by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The specification also defines new... extensions supporting modem and docking to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including hardware, operating system and application software. Bus Bus Frequency Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate PCI AGP 1X AGP 2X AGP 4X 33MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 33MHz 66MHz 133MHz 266MHz...
...BIOS parameters can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, highspeed serial interface. This copy is accidentally erased, damaged, or destroyed. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 81 This is a set of data used by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The specification also defines new... extensions supporting modem and docking to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including hardware, operating system and application software. Bus Bus Frequency Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate PCI AGP 1X AGP 2X AGP 4X 33MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 33MHz 66MHz 133MHz 266MHz...
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...), slot 2 (for Xeon), and slot A (for PCI 2.1 compliant delayed transactions. Cache Memory. A type of host based applications. A software component that allows the computer's operating system to COM ports. Each COM port is transferred from "Start | Shut Down..." Concurrent PCI provides increased... and software applications operate, including Windows. DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) A type of RAM that retains its uncompressed form and the compressed form in the cache memory. Pointing devices, modems, and infrared modules can easily update the BIOS.. 82 ASUS P4T-M User...
...), slot 2 (for Xeon), and slot A (for PCI 2.1 compliant delayed transactions. Cache Memory. A type of host based applications. A software component that allows the computer's operating system to COM ports. Each COM port is transferred from "Start | Shut Down..." Concurrent PCI provides increased... and software applications operate, including Windows. DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) A type of RAM that retains its uncompressed form and the compressed form in the cache memory. Pointing devices, modems, and infrared modules can easily update the BIOS.. 82 ASUS P4T-M User...