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.../400 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB system memory using PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs Expansion slots 3 x PCI Storage 2 x UltraATA100/66/33 connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors Audio ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out support LAN Realtek® RTL8101L 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN controller VGA Intel® Extreme Graphics Special features ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Video port 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS...
.../400 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB system memory using PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs Expansion slots 3 x PCI Storage 2 x UltraATA100/66/33 connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors Audio ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out support LAN Realtek® RTL8101L 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN controller VGA Intel® Extreme Graphics Special features ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Video port 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS...
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... graphics via Extreme Graphics 2, Serial ATA support, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4P800-MX is damaged or missing, contact your package with the Intel® 865GV chipset to 3.2GHz core frequencies. The motherboard also supports the next generation Intel Prescott CPU. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4P800-MX series support CD UltraATA100/66 cable Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide...
... graphics via Extreme Graphics 2, Serial ATA support, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4P800-MX is damaged or missing, contact your package with the Intel® 865GV chipset to 3.2GHz core frequencies. The motherboard also supports the next generation Intel Prescott CPU. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4P800-MX series support CD UltraATA100/66 cable Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide...
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... the support CD. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 1-13. See page 1-22. See page 1-27. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you install the ASUS Update utility from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from Utilities menu in the motherboard allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-5. No need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a floppy disk. See...
... the support CD. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 1-13. See page 1-22. See page 1-27. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you install the ASUS Update utility from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from Utilities menu in the motherboard allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-5. No need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a floppy disk. See...
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... programmable BIOS program. 10 SATA connectors. The Intel® 865GV Memory Controller Hub provides the processor interface with 800/533/400 MHz system bus that integrates various I/O functions including 2channel ATA100 bus master IDE controller, up to an ATX power supply. This 20-pin connector connects to 4GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector. One side of the IDE ribbon cable. 9 Flash EEPROM. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and...
... programmable BIOS program. 10 SATA connectors. The Intel® 865GV Memory Controller Hub provides the processor interface with 800/533/400 MHz system bus that integrates various I/O functions including 2channel ATA100 bus master IDE controller, up to an ATX power supply. This 20-pin connector connects to 4GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector. One side of the IDE ribbon cable. 9 Flash EEPROM. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and...
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... Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-Speaker Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 22 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-7 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. These three 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 15 LAN controller. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for a PS/2 keyboard. This port connects a VGA monitor. 25 Serial port. 13 Audio CODEC. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker...
... Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-Speaker Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 22 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-7 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. These three 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 15 LAN controller. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for a PS/2 keyboard. This port connects a VGA monitor. 25 Serial port. 13 Audio CODEC. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker...
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... device by setting its jumper accordingly. It is intentional. 3. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. You may configure two hard disks to the secondary IDE connector. If you installed a legacy operating system (e.g. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraATA100/66/33 IDE ribbon cable. BIOS supports specific device bootup. P4P800-MX PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P4P800-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 Important note when using legacy OS...
... device by setting its jumper accordingly. It is intentional. 3. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. You may configure two hard disks to the secondary IDE connector. If you installed a legacy operating system (e.g. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraATA100/66/33 IDE ribbon cable. BIOS supports specific device bootup. P4P800-MX PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P4P800-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 Important note when using legacy OS...
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..., and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. 2.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE drive. There is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Select a device item then...
..., and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. 2.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE drive. There is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Select a device item then...
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...Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Refer to use legacy OS on the operating system (OS) that you installed. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-11 Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Compatible Mode] Allows selection of the IDE Configuration items under different operating systems. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you did not install any Serial ATA device. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. In this menu allows you...
...Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Refer to use legacy OS on the operating system (OS) that you installed. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-11 Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Compatible Mode] Allows selection of the IDE Configuration items under different operating systems. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you did not install any Serial ATA device. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. In this menu allows you...
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... start unit command. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] The Device items appear only when there are installed USB devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information The message "No USB mass storage device detected" appears if none is enabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is installed in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). USB Function [8 USB Ports] Allows you to set the number of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto...
... start unit command. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] The Device items appear only when there are installed USB devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information The message "No USB mass storage device detected" appears if none is enabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is installed in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). USB Function [8 USB Ports] Allows you to set the number of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto...
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...item Configure DRAM Timing by the clock generator to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Select an item then press Enter to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.55V] [2.65V] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. CPU External Frequency (MHz) DDR Reference Voltage DRAM Frequency Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priority Onboard Video Memory Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [Internal VGA...
...item Configure DRAM Timing by the clock generator to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Select an item then press Enter to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.55V] [2.65V] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. CPU External Frequency (MHz) DDR Reference Voltage DRAM Frequency Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priority Onboard Video Memory Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [Internal VGA...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you are using any audio device. 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration OnBoard AC'97 Audio OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit OnBoard AC'97 Audio [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you are using any audio device. 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration OnBoard AC'97 Audio OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit OnBoard AC'97 Audio [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS...
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... USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. After installing the driver and applications, the SoundMAX Integrated Audio icon appears on the taskbar. This utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that outline to support 10/100 Mbps networking. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enables Plug-n-Play INF support for Intel chipset components. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard...
... USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. After installing the driver and applications, the SoundMAX Integrated Audio icon appears on the taskbar. This utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that outline to support 10/100 Mbps networking. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enables Plug-n-Play INF support for Intel chipset components. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard...
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... ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. The Acrobat Reader software is for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on page viii of the BIOS from the ASUS website. View the online help for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support...
... ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. The Acrobat Reader software is for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on page viii of the BIOS from the ASUS website. View the online help for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support...
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... dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra ATA100/66/33, PIO Modes 0~4 IDE devices. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and allows for PC health monitoring. 7 Floppy disk connector. This 20-pin connector connects to prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is a standby power on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Super I/O controller. One side of the IDE ribbon cable. 9 Flash EEPROM. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to an ATX power supply. The Intel® 865GV Memory Controller...
... dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra ATA100/66/33, PIO Modes 0~4 IDE devices. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and allows for PC health monitoring. 7 Floppy disk connector. This 20-pin connector connects to prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is a standby power on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Super I/O controller. One side of the IDE ribbon cable. 9 Flash EEPROM. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to an ATX power supply. The Intel® 865GV Memory Controller...
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...if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data...
...if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data...
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... the BIOS language version from the available options. Select an item then press Enter if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Set to use legacy OS on the operating system (OS) that you to configure the item. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Refer to the section "Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations" on page 1-22 for the IDE devices installed...
... the BIOS language version from the available options. Select an item then press Enter if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Set to use legacy OS on the operating system (OS) that you to configure the item. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Refer to the section "Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations" on page 1-22 for the IDE devices installed...
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.... If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] The Device items appear only when there are installed USB devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled[ USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command...
.... If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] The Device items appear only when there are installed USB devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled[ USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command...
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...2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration OnBoard AC'97 Audio OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit OnBoard AC'97 Audio [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
...2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration OnBoard AC'97 Audio OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit OnBoard AC'97 Audio [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 3-3 Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility. (Note: The Intel® 865GV graphics driver supports DirectX 7.x only.) SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application This item installs the AC'97 audio driver and applications to support 10/100 Mbps networking. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. REALTEK 10/100 LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek LAN driver to...
ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 3-3 Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility. (Note: The Intel® 865GV graphics driver supports DirectX 7.x only.) SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application This item installs the AC'97 audio driver and applications to support 10/100 Mbps networking. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. REALTEK 10/100 LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek LAN driver to...
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... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on page viii of the BIOS from their PC at a healthy operating condition. You may also find this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support View the PC-cillin online help for viewing files saved in the office. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen...
... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on page viii of the BIOS from their PC at a healthy operating condition. You may also find this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support View the PC-cillin online help for viewing files saved in the office. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen...
