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...any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in ... without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
...any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in ... without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P800-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-4 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 ...
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P800-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-4 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 ...
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P4P800-MX specifications summary CPU Support the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package on 90 nm process Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology Chipset ... 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/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...
P4P800-MX specifications summary CPU Support the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package on 90 nm process Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology Chipset ... 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/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...
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P4P800-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-... BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS MyLogo™ PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Flash Utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
P4P800-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-... BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS MyLogo™ PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Flash Utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
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... cables with the legacy Parallel ATA. The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 2-4. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps ... rate, and software compatibility with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 6.4GB/s data transfer rate for optimal performance. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 1-22. No need to your system with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and incredible detail. ...
... cables with the legacy Parallel ATA. The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 2-4. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps ... rate, and software compatibility with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 6.4GB/s data transfer rate for optimal performance. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 1-22. No need to your system with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and incredible detail. ...
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DDR DIMM sockets 5. IDE connectors 9. South Bridge controller 12. Standby power LED 13. Serial port 26. Refer to the succeeding pages for the specifications of each component. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction North Bridge controller 4. Floppy disk connector 8. PCI slots 15. RJ-45 port 19. VGA port 25. CPU socket 3. SATA ...
DDR DIMM sockets 5. IDE connectors 9. South Bridge controller 12. Standby power LED 13. Serial port 26. Refer to the succeeding pages for the specifications of each component. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction North Bridge controller 4. Floppy disk connector 8. PCI slots 15. RJ-45 port 19. VGA port 25. CPU socket 3. SATA ...
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...; Pentium® 4 Processor in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on one corner. This processor supports 800/533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows ... It is set to 6.4GB/s. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Power up to Enabled. Under the Advanced Menu...
...; Pentium® 4 Processor in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on one corner. This processor supports 800/533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows ... It is set to 6.4GB/s. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Power up to Enabled. Under the Advanced Menu...
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The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-17 1.10.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard.
The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-17 1.10.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard.
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...This connector supports the provided UltraATA100/66/33 IDE ribbon cable. Refer to page 1-22 on the UltraATA100/66/33 cable is intentional. 3. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21 one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraATA100/66/33 cable. 2. It is removed to the Parallel ATA and Serial... second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to match the covered hole on the next page. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the...
...This connector supports the provided UltraATA100/66/33 IDE ribbon cable. Refer to page 1-22 on the UltraATA100/66/33 cable is intentional. 3. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21 one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraATA100/66/33 cable. 2. It is removed to the Parallel ATA and Serial... second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to match the covered hole on the next page. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the...
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... ® GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P4P800-MX SATA Connectors Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations Following are MS-DOS, Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0®. Legacy OS are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations supported by Intel ICH5 specifications. Native operating systems (OS) are Windows® 2000...
... ® GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P4P800-MX SATA Connectors Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations Following are MS-DOS, Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0®. Legacy OS are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations supported by Intel ICH5 specifications. Native operating systems (OS) are Windows® 2000...
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...complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. P4P800-MX USB+8V USB_P8USB_P8+... GND NC GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V USB+7V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND ® USB56 P4P800-MX USB 2.0 Connectors 1 USB78 1 NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+6V The USB 2.0/GAME module is purchased separately. 11. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-27
...complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. P4P800-MX USB+8V USB_P8USB_P8+... GND NC GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V USB+7V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND ® USB56 P4P800-MX USB 2.0 Connectors 1 USB78 1 NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+6V The USB 2.0/GAME module is purchased separately. 11. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-27
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Power LED Speaker Connector PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P4P800-MX IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- P4P800-MX System Panel connector • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector connects to the hard disk activity LED. Attach.../ Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWR ) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. Any read or write activity of the specific connector colors as described. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. ExtSMI# Ground...
Power LED Speaker Connector PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P4P800-MX IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- P4P800-MX System Panel connector • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector connects to the hard disk activity LED. Attach.../ Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWR ) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. Any read or write activity of the specific connector colors as described. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. ExtSMI# Ground...
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...-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press Enter to configure system time. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [Disabled] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of ... Pop-up window with a sub-menu on any menu screen is user- 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do ...
...-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press Enter to configure system time. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [Disabled] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of ... Pop-up window with a sub-menu on any menu screen is user- 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do ...
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Set to [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] if you set to any of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+SATA] [Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only] The IDE Port Settings appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode ... are using a legacy operating system. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for advanced users only. Confgiuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [...
Set to [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] if you set to any of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+SATA] [Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only] The IDE Port Settings appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode ... are using a legacy operating system. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for advanced users only. Confgiuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [...
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Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] DMA Channel xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specific DMA channel is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [16K] [32K] [64K] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information When set to [Disabled] deactivates ... of memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices. Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] DMA Channel xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specific DMA channel is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [16K] [32K] [64K] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information When set to [Disabled] deactivates ... of memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices. Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
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... you to change the settings for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-21 Configuration options: [No] [Yes...
... you to change the settings for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-21 Configuration options: [No] [Yes...
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... Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter Power setup menu for details". You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A.
... Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter Power setup menu for details". You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A.
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..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Checklist E1696 Revised Edition V2 June 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Checklist E1696 Revised Edition V2 June 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P800-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-4 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 ...
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P800-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-4 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 ...
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P4P800-MX specifications summary CPU Support the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package on 90 nm process Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology Chipset ... 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/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...
P4P800-MX specifications summary CPU Support the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package on 90 nm process Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology Chipset ... 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/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...