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... LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. All Rights Reserved. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER...
... LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. All Rights Reserved. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER...
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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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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 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.
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...-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with customizable boot logos. The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page... rendering, smooth motion, and incredible detail. See page 1-22. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 No need to your system with the legacy Parallel ATA. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a bootable floppy disk, when the...
...-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with customizable boot logos. The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page... rendering, smooth motion, and incredible detail. See page 1-22. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 No need to your system with the legacy Parallel ATA. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a bootable floppy disk, when the...
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... the component descriptions. 1. Standby power LED 13. RJ-45 port 19. Serial port 26. North Bridge controller 4. Refer to provide 6-channel audio playback for the specifications of each component. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI slots 15.
... the component descriptions. 1. Standby power LED 13. RJ-45 port 19. Serial port 26. North Bridge controller 4. Refer to provide 6-channel audio playback for the specifications of each component. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI slots 15.
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...BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Install the CPU. 2. Reboot the computer. Note in the illustration that should match a specific corner of up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2). To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on one corner. Power up ... surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports HyperThreading Techonology. 3. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. The item ...
...BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Install the CPU. 2. Reboot the computer. Note in the illustration that should match a specific corner of up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2). To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on one corner. Power up ... surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports HyperThreading Techonology. 3. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. The item ...
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1.10.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-17 The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.10.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-17 The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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... that you connect the cables. 2. MS-DOS, Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0®). 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 Refer to the Parallel ATA and Serial... connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraATA100/66/33 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the secondary IDE connector. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21 2.
... that you connect the cables. 2. MS-DOS, Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0®). 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 Refer to the Parallel ATA and Serial... connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraATA100/66/33 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the secondary IDE connector. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21 2.
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... cables for Serial ATA hard disks. Windows® 2000/XP 2. 3. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P4P800-MX SATA1 ® GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P4P800-MX SATA Connectors Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations Following are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations supported by Intel ICH5 specifications.
... cables for Serial ATA hard disks. Windows® 2000/XP 2. 3. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P4P800-MX SATA1 ® GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P4P800-MX SATA Connectors Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations Following are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations supported by Intel ICH5 specifications.
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... you can use the USB 2.0 capability. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-27 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. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps...
... you can use the USB 2.0 capability. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-27 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. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps...
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... connects to light up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. Power LED Speaker Connector PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P4P800-MX IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground Reset SW ® IDE_LED ATX Power SMI Lead Switch* * Requires an ATX...) This connector supplies power to the case-mounted reset switch for easy and foolproof connection. 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...
... connects to light up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. Power LED Speaker Connector PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P4P800-MX IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground Reset SW ® IDE_LED ATX Power SMI Lead Switch* * Requires an ATX...) This connector supplies power to the case-mounted reset switch for easy and foolproof connection. 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...
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... General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. 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 select a field. Pop... a field, select it then press Enter to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to display a list ...
... General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. 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 select a field. Pop... a field, select it then press Enter to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to display a list ...
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... P-ATA options are using a legacy operating system. IDE Port Settings [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Setting to Enhanced Mode. 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. Configuration...
... P-ATA options are using a legacy operating system. IDE Port Settings [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Setting to Enhanced Mode. 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. Configuration...
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... [Disabled] Sets the size of memory block reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Available], the specific DMA channel is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], the...
... [Disabled] Sets the size of memory block reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Available], the specific DMA channel is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], the...
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Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Select an item then ... the ASIC. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-21
Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Select an item then ... the ASIC. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-21
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..., and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators...
..., and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators...
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...FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT ...
...FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT ...
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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...