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... external FSB frequency to raise the memory bus bandwith. Enjoy better performance at the same CPU speed and improve your network or broadband connection with the ADI AD1888 SoundMAX audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the onboard S/PDIF interface. The SATA specification allows for details. 10/100 Mbps LAN support Easy connectivity to...
... external FSB frequency to raise the memory bus bandwith. Enjoy better performance at the same CPU speed and improve your network or broadband connection with the ADI AD1888 SoundMAX audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the onboard S/PDIF interface. The SATA specification allows for details. 10/100 Mbps LAN support Easy connectivity to...
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..., and BIOS automatically restores the CPU's previous setting for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a floppy disk. See page 1-24 for each parameter. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the Winbond Super I/O) to use a DOS-based utility or boot from...
..., and BIOS automatically restores the CPU's previous setting for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a floppy disk. See page 1-24 for each parameter. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the Winbond Super I/O) to use a DOS-based utility or boot from...
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.... For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Always install DIMMs with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on page 1-16. 2. ASUS P5P800S 1-15 Refer to chipset limitation. CPU FSB 800 MHz 533 MHz DDR DIMM Type PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 PC2700/PC2100 Memory Frequency 400/320...
.... For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Always install DIMMs with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on page 1-16. 2. ASUS P5P800S 1-15 Refer to chipset limitation. CPU FSB 800 MHz 533 MHz DDR DIMM Type PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 PC2700/PC2100 Memory Frequency 400/320...
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... the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
... the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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... System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM2)* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot Onboard USB controller Onboard LAN Onboard Audio A B used D E F G H - -
... System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM2)* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot Onboard USB controller Onboard LAN Onboard Audio A B used D E F G H - -
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... long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5P800S.ROM. R O M. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5P800S.ROM". d. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Press , then follow screen instructions to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update...
... long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5P800S.ROM. R O M. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5P800S.ROM". d. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Press , then follow screen instructions to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update...
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...Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. X X. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support...
...Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. X X. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support...
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... Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu...
... Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu...
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..., and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5P800S 2-15 Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 2.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and...
..., and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5P800S 2-15 Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 2.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to set or change the default setting for the IDE devices installed in this setting, you to use legacy OS on Serial...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to set or change the default setting for the IDE devices installed in this setting, you to use legacy OS on Serial...
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... CPU VCore voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to the system bus and PCI bus. If this item is not supported by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Configuration options: [2.85V] [2.75V] [2.65V] [2.55V] [Auto] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Lock Free [Auto] Allows you installed a CPU with the CPU Lock Free feature. Use the and keys to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. The bus frequency (external frequency...
... CPU VCore voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to the system bus and PCI bus. If this item is not supported by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Configuration options: [2.85V] [2.75V] [2.65V] [2.55V] [Auto] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Lock Free [Auto] Allows you installed a CPU with the CPU Lock Free feature. Use the and keys to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. The bus frequency (external frequency...
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... Actual Value : 14 CPU Ratio CPU Lock Free VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updation Max CPUID Value Limit: NX Technology [ 14] [Auto] [ 62] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control Hyper Threading Technology [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. This item appears only if you installed an unlocked CPU. The default value of this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. NOTE...
... Actual Value : 14 CPU Ratio CPU Lock Free VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updation Max CPUID Value Limit: NX Technology [ 14] [Auto] [ 62] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control Hyper Threading Technology [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. This item appears only if you installed an unlocked CPU. The default value of this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. NOTE...
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...Disabled] Enables or disables the NX Technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This feature lowers the frequency and voltage (Dynamic VID) to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting...
...Disabled] Enables or disables the NX Technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This feature lowers the frequency and voltage (Dynamic VID) to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting...
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...disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup if no audio device is detected, the controller is enable; Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to Auto, the BIOS detects whether you are using any audio device...
...disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup if no audio device is detected, the controller is enable; Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to Auto, the BIOS detects whether you are using any audio device...
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...(OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS P5P800S 2-27 USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23...
...(OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS P5P800S 2-27 USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23...
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... you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P800S 2-29...
... you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P800S 2-29...
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... the option ROMs to disabled password. The Supervisor Password item on how to display the configuration options. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. After you successfully set a Supervisor Password: 1. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . ASUS P5P800S...
... the option ROMs to disabled password. The Supervisor Password item on how to display the configuration options. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. After you successfully set a Supervisor Password: 1. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . ASUS P5P800S...
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... drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers...
... drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers...
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... the devices. ASUS P5P800S 3-3 Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. Install the necessary drivers to install the ADI AD1888 audio driver and application. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for details. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Refer to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive...
... the devices. ASUS P5P800S 3-3 Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. Install the necessary drivers to install the ADI AD1888 audio driver and application. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for details. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Refer to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive...
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.... ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you installed the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 upgrade. The Microsoft DirectX9.0 driver is also available when you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer from viruses that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
.... ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you installed the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 upgrade. The Microsoft DirectX9.0 driver is also available when you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer from viruses that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or...