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... ASUS P4T-M 8 2.2 P4T-M Motherboard Components 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T-M Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 16 3.4 System Memory 17 3.5.1 CPU Installation 19 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation 20 3.6 Expansion Cards 23 3.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card 23 3.6.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24 3.7 External Connectors 26...
... ASUS P4T-M 8 2.2 P4T-M Motherboard Components 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T-M Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 16 3.4 System Memory 17 3.5.1 CPU Installation 19 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU 19 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation 20 3.6 Expansion Cards 23 3.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card 23 3.6.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 24 3.7 External Connectors 26...
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... (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM (1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set with bracket (1) I/O 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 If you discover damaged or missing...
... (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM (1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set with bracket (1) I/O 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 If you discover damaged or missing...
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... UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 100MB/ sec; The slot is keyed to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual All PCI slots can support...8226; PC Health Monitoring: An easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Legacy Free: Provides three 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) with ...
... UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 100MB/ sec; The slot is keyed to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) 8 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual All PCI slots can support...8226; PC Health Monitoring: An easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Legacy Free: Provides three 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) with ...
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FEATURES Optional Components 2. 2. Provides Vcore and CPU/ RDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for a ...
FEATURES Optional Components 2. 2. Provides Vcore and CPU/ RDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for a ...
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...management. • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems, such as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in conjunction with throttle down to 50% of its duty cycle when the CPU temperature reaches the threshold and return to 100% of the setting, pushing the power button for... are set for its duty cycle when temperature lowers to be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is enabled, the CPU with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to present enormous ...
...management. • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems, such as the Soft-Off (see ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in conjunction with throttle down to 50% of its duty cycle when the CPU temperature reaches the threshold and return to 100% of the setting, pushing the power button for... are set for its duty cycle when temperature lowers to be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is enabled, the CPU with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to present enormous ...
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... Drive Connector (34-1pin) 11) PRIMARY/SECONDARYIDE p.30 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pin) 12) USB2 p.30 USB Header (10-1 pin) 13) IA p.31 Internal Audio (4 pin SPDIF_OUT, CD_IN, AUX) 14... pin) 15) CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN p.32 CPU, PWR, CHA Fan Connectors (Three 3 pin) CHA_FAN 16) SPDIFOUT p.33 Digital Audio Interface Connector (3 pin WOL) 17) WOLCON p.33 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pin) 18) IR p.34...p.36 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin) 27) PWRSW (PANEL) p.36 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 28) RESET (PANEL) p.36 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-M ...
... Drive Connector (34-1pin) 11) PRIMARY/SECONDARYIDE p.30 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pin) 12) USB2 p.30 USB Header (10-1 pin) 13) IA p.31 Internal Audio (4 pin SPDIF_OUT, CD_IN, AUX) 14... pin) 15) CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN p.32 CPU, PWR, CHA Fan Connectors (Three 3 pin) CHA_FAN 16) SPDIFOUT p.33 Digital Audio Interface Connector (3 pin WOL) 17) WOLCON p.33 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pin) 18) IR p.34...p.36 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin) 27) PWRSW (PANEL) p.36 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 28) RESET (PANEL) p.36 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-M ...
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...ATX power supply is required. H/W SETUP Getting Started 3. Unplug your power supply when adding or removing system components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. Failure to do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to Pentium 4 CPU... you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply WARNING! Make sure that can supply at ...
...ATX power supply is required. H/W SETUP Getting Started 3. Unplug your power supply when adding or removing system components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. Failure to do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to Pentium 4 CPU... you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply WARNING! Make sure that can supply at ...
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... it snaps into the socket to prevent overheating. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 19 Insert the CPU with the motherboard should drop easily into place. Do not force the CPU into its alignment and look for the P4 Socket 423 CPU. Locate the P4 Socket 423 and open it to avoid bending the pins. The... CPU fits in one orientation and should have a fan attached to it by pulling the lever ...
... it snaps into the socket to prevent overheating. ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 19 Insert the CPU with the motherboard should drop easily into place. Do not force the CPU into its alignment and look for the P4 Socket 423 CPU. Locate the P4 Socket 423 and open it to avoid bending the pins. The... CPU fits in one orientation and should have a fan attached to it by pulling the lever ...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 1. H/W SETUP Heatskink Built-in retaining clips, below left. Separate retaining clips 20 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual Two black plastic heatsink support braces have built-in retaining clips 2. An alternate heatsink support brace with two separate retaining clips may be included with this package, below . 3. Four black plastic collars and four white plastic plugs. 3. Both types of supports may be affixed to the motherboard using the plastic plugs and shown in #2 below right.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 1. H/W SETUP Heatskink Built-in retaining clips, below left. Separate retaining clips 20 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual Two black plastic heatsink support braces have built-in retaining clips 2. An alternate heatsink support brace with two separate retaining clips may be included with this package, below . 3. Four black plastic collars and four white plastic plugs. 3. Both types of supports may be affixed to the motherboard using the plastic plugs and shown in #2 below right.
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...Manual 21 With the added weight of heatsink support clips in place. 2. When mounting a heatsink onto your CPU, make sure that your CPU fan is working. 3. CAUTION! Connect the CPU fan cable to heatsink/CPU documentation. Insert the four black plastic collars from the top through to keep the...sure that there is required to the bottom of the motherboard. Place the heatsink on the CPU. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both types of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is sufficient air circulation across the processor's ...
...Manual 21 With the added weight of heatsink support clips in place. 2. When mounting a heatsink onto your CPU, make sure that your CPU fan is working. 3. CAUTION! Connect the CPU fan cable to heatsink/CPU documentation. Insert the four black plastic collars from the top through to keep the...sure that there is required to the bottom of the motherboard. Place the heatsink on the CPU. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both types of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is sufficient air circulation across the processor's ...
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H/W SETUP Heatskink 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to the central black tab on the plastic heatsink support base. 3. Push down on the end of the heatsink retaining clip until it ...
H/W SETUP Heatskink 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to the central black tab on the plastic heatsink support base. 3. Push down on the end of the heatsink retaining clip until it ...
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... 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power CHA_FAN 3. These are incorrectly used only by a specially designed fan with rotation signal. HARDWARE SETUP 15) Chassis (CHA_FAN), CPU (CPU_FAN), Power Supply (PWR_FAN) Fan Connectors (3 pins) These connectors support cooling fans of the connector. The red wire should be positive, while the...Rotations per Minute (RPM) can monitored using a utility such as ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM. 3. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins...
... 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power CHA_FAN 3. These are incorrectly used only by a specially designed fan with rotation signal. HARDWARE SETUP 15) Chassis (CHA_FAN), CPU (CPU_FAN), Power Supply (PWR_FAN) Fan Connectors (3 pins) These connectors support cooling fans of the connector. The red wire should be positive, while the...Rotations per Minute (RPM) can monitored using a utility such as ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM. 3. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins...
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... frequency beeps when system 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 , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will then run power-on the back of your system case according to switch... on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the front of the system case will light when the ATX power switch is equipped with "green" standards or if it complies with a surge protector. 5. If you do not...
... frequency beeps when system 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 , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will then run power-on the back of your system case according to switch... on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the front of the system case will light when the ATX power switch is equipped with "green" standards or if it complies with a surge protector. 5. If you do not...
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...1400MHz] This field allows you desire. Notes: The speed of locked processors may cause the system to select the internal frequency of your CPU. RDRAM Frequency (MHz) [Auto] This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the memory. This default setting is ... built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 51 Select the frequencies that you to hang or crash. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default of Pentium 4 processor. Leave on default setting for optimized performance of...
...1400MHz] This field allows you desire. Notes: The speed of locked processors may cause the system to select the internal frequency of your CPU. RDRAM Frequency (MHz) [Auto] This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the memory. This default setting is ... built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4T-M User's Manual 51 Select the frequencies that you to hang or crash. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default of Pentium 4 processor. Leave on default setting for optimized performance of...
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... "Press F1 to continue, DEL to [Ignore] only if necessary. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. CPU Fan, Power Fan [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU fan speed, power supply fan speed, and the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). BIOS SETUP ...Hardware Monitor MB Temperature, CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard) and CPU temperatures. Set to [Ignore] ...
... "Press F1 to continue, DEL to [Ignore] only if necessary. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. CPU Fan, Power Fan [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU fan speed, power supply fan speed, and the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). BIOS SETUP ...Hardware Monitor MB Temperature, CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard) and CPU temperatures. Set to [Ignore] ...
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...LPC Interface, SM Bus, 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 monitor your CD-ROM... nec- If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run E:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, 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...
...LPC Interface, SM Bus, 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 monitor your CD-ROM... nec- If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run E:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, 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...
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... Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to see the status of your computer system's vital components, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 6.2.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to...
... Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to see the status of your computer system's vital components, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 6.2.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to...
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... and voltages. Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. History Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of your PC for future... reference. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of the PC...
... and voltages. Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. History Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of your PC for future... reference. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of the PC...
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6. Device Summary Shows a summary of the ASUS Probe modules. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. 76 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. To run programs outside of devices in your PC. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Memory Shows the PC's memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. Utility Lets you run a program, click Execute Program.
6. Device Summary Shows a summary of the ASUS Probe modules. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. 76 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. To run programs outside of devices in your PC. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Memory Shows the PC's memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. Utility Lets you run a program, click Execute Program.
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..., punctuation mark, or other programs and software applications operate, including Windows. A byte is a special set of RAM that the CPU be electrically erased. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in the cache memory. Device Driver A device driver ... devices, modems, and infrared modules can easily update the BIOS.. 82 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual Each COM port is stored. CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as , EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), and RDRAM (Rambus ...
..., punctuation mark, or other programs and software applications operate, including Windows. A byte is a special set of RAM that the CPU be electrically erased. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in the cache memory. Device Driver A device driver ... devices, modems, and infrared modules can easily update the BIOS.. 82 ASUS P4T-M User's Manual Each COM port is stored. CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as , EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), and RDRAM (Rambus ...