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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5V800-MX 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5V800-MX 1-1
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See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5V800-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ... 3.6 GHz. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5V800-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield...
See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5V800-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ... 3.6 GHz. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5V800-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield...
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... speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Onboard RAID solution The onboard VIA VT8251 chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configuration for details. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-3 The SATA specification allows for thinner, more powerful processing capability. USB 2.0 is software compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI...
... speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Onboard RAID solution The onboard VIA VT8251 chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configuration for details. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-3 The SATA specification allows for thinner, more powerful processing capability. USB 2.0 is software compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI...
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... on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . P5V800-MX ® P5V800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5V800-MX 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before...
... on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . P5V800-MX ® P5V800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5V800-MX 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before...
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Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V800-MX A 1-9 Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the socket. Load plate 5. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the ...
Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V800-MX A 1-9 Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the socket. Load plate 5. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the ...
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ASUS P5V800-MX 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each ...
ASUS P5V800-MX 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each ...
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5V800-MX 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5V800-MX 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
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...M381L3223ETM-CCC VV K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) SAMSUNG DS M381L6423ETM-CCC VV K4H560838E-TCCC SAMSUNG SS M368L3223ETM-CCC VV (Continued on the next page) ASUS P5V800-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM)... into the DIMM sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5V800-MX DIMM1 DIMM2 ® P5V800-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 DDR Qualified Vendors List You can also visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR DIMM modules for this motherboard.
...M381L3223ETM-CCC VV K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) SAMSUNG DS M381L6423ETM-CCC VV K4H560838E-TCCC SAMSUNG SS M368L3223ETM-CCC VV (Continued on the next page) ASUS P5V800-MX 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM)... into the DIMM sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5V800-MX DIMM1 DIMM2 ® P5V800-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 DDR Qualified Vendors List You can also visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR DIMM modules for this motherboard.
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... back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip...
... back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip...
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... - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment. shared -- shared - -- - ASUS P5V800-MX 1-19 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 • 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard...
... - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment. shared -- shared - -- - ASUS P5V800-MX 1-19 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 • 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard...
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Re-install the battery. 5. For system failure due to overclocking. P5V800-MX ® P5V800-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-21
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Re-install the battery. 5. For system failure due to overclocking. P5V800-MX ® P5V800-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-21
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.../LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 87 1 . L i n e I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . This port connects a microphone. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-23 This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3 . In 4-channel...
.../LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 87 1 . L i n e I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . This port connects a microphone. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-23 This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3 . In 4-channel...
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... primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, the black connector for the UltraATA133 master device. 1. Connect the cable's blue connector to PIN 1. P5V800-MX PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® P5V800-MX IDE connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 ASUS P5V800-MX 1-25 Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. 2. 2. Primary/Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin...
... primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, the black connector for the UltraATA133 master device. 1. Connect the cable's blue connector to PIN 1. P5V800-MX PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® P5V800-MX IDE connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 ASUS P5V800-MX 1-25 Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. 2. 2. Primary/Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin...
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... FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5V800-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5V800-MX Fan connectors 5. 4. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. P5V800-MX SPDIF_OUT ® GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5V800-MX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is... fan cables to the S/PDIF module. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-27 Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components...
... FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5V800-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5V800-MX Fan connectors 5. 4. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. P5V800-MX SPDIF_OUT ® GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5V800-MX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is... fan cables to the S/PDIF module. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-27 Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components...
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... l e to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB/GAME module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5V800-MX 1-29 Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that ..., MPEG card or modem. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. P5V800-MX CD (Black) AUX (White) Right Audio Channel Right Audio Channel ® Ground Ground Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Left Audio Channel...
... l e to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB/GAME module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5V800-MX 1-29 Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that ..., MPEG card or modem. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. P5V800-MX CD (Black) AUX (White) Right Audio Channel Right Audio Channel ® Ground Ground Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Left Audio Channel...
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...lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-31 System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 12. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED ...turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is color-coded for the HDD Activity LED. P5V800-MX System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW...
...lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. ASUS P5V800-MX 1-31 System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 12. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED ...turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is color-coded for the HDD Activity LED. P5V800-MX System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5V800-MX 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5V800-MX 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...you rename the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... When the correct BIOS file is refreshed. Reading file "P5V800MX.ROM". Completed. ASUS P5V800-MX 2-3 Install a graphics card into the expansion slot to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS...use EX Flash feature on motherboards with onboard VGA, you to update the BIOS without having to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you will not see the screen display when the BIOS is found ! Save the BIOS file to ...
...you rename the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... When the correct BIOS file is refreshed. Reading file "P5V800MX.ROM". Completed. ASUS P5V800-MX 2-3 Install a graphics card into the expansion slot to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS...use EX Flash feature on motherboards with onboard VGA, you to update the BIOS without having to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you will not see the screen display when the BIOS is found ! Save the BIOS file to ...
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... updating the BIOS. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS P5V800-MX 2-5 All rights reserved. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2.
... updating the BIOS. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS P5V800-MX 2-5 All rights reserved. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2.
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...or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the ...the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5V800-MX 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the...
...or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the ...the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5V800-MX 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the...