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...coupled with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4P800-MX package for buying the ASUS® P4P800-MX motherboard! Before you for the following items. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4P800-MX series support CD UltraATA100/66 cable Floppy disk cable I/O ...The CPU features the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and a new power design that allows up to 4GB of power computing! The ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the world of system memory ...
...coupled with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4P800-MX package for buying the ASUS® P4P800-MX motherboard! Before you for the following items. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4P800-MX series support CD UltraATA100/66 cable Floppy disk cable I/O ...The CPU features the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and a new power design that allows up to 4GB of power computing! The ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the world of system memory ...
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... The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA interfaces onboard. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you install the ASUS Update utility from a floppy disk. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 Dual-channel DDR400 memory support The motherboard supports up to 4GB of...restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to your system with the legacy Parallel ATA. The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you to personalize and add style to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 1-13. See...
... The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA interfaces onboard. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you install the ASUS Update utility from a floppy disk. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 Dual-channel DDR400 memory support The motherboard supports up to 4GB of...restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to your system with the legacy Parallel ATA. The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you to personalize and add style to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 1-13. See...
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1 23 4 5 6 7 8 15 14 13 16 26 12 17 25 24 11 10 18 23 22 9 19 20 21 ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-5
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 15 14 13 16 26 12 17 25 24 11 10 18 23 22 9 19 20 21 ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-5
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... a microphone. This port connects a VGA monitor. 25 Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 26 PS/2 keyboard port. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-7 In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/ Center. 20 Line Out jack. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes...
... a microphone. This port connects a VGA monitor. 25 Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 26 PS/2 keyboard port. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-7 In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/ Center. 20 Line Out jack. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes...
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... power supply is switched off mode, a reminder that came with the component. 5. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. P4P800-MX ® P4P800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-9 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. Before you install motherboard components or change any...
... power supply is switched off mode, a reminder that came with the component. 5. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. P4P800-MX ® P4P800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-9 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. Before you install motherboard components or change any...
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... the CPU! Reboot the computer. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. It is set to 6.4GB/s. Power up to Enabled. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The socket is supported under Windows XP and later versions only...
... the CPU! Reboot the computer. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. It is set to 6.4GB/s. Power up to Enabled. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The socket is supported under Windows XP and later versions only...
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... any of the DDR DIMM sockets. Installing DDR DIMMs other than 4GB) due to Table 2. 5. Refer to ICH5 resource allocation. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-13 1.9 System memory The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that the memory frequency... only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel. 3. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins P4P800-MX 104 Pins ® P4P800-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.9.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Important notes 1. ...
... any of the DDR DIMM sockets. Installing DDR DIMMs other than 4GB) due to Table 2. 5. Refer to ICH5 resource allocation. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-13 1.9 System memory The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that the memory frequency... only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel. 3. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins P4P800-MX 104 Pins ® P4P800-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.9.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Important notes 1. ...
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...8226; • ••• •• ••• Legend: A - C - Double-sided Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for the latest QVL. 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components....Firmly insert the DIMM into either slot, in place and the DIMM is properly Unlocked Retaining Clip seated. Single-sided DS - ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Align...
...8226; • ••• •• ••• Legend: A - C - Double-sided Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for the latest QVL. 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components....Firmly insert the DIMM into either slot, in place and the DIMM is properly Unlocked Retaining Clip seated. Single-sided DS - ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Align...
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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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.... Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 P4P800-MX ® P4P800-MX USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 1. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB)...least 500mA on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers to +5V to +5VSB. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4P800-MX ® P4P800-MX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-19 The USB device wake-up feature. The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are set to wake up the computer from ...
.... Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 P4P800-MX ® P4P800-MX USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 1. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB)...least 500mA on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers to +5V to +5VSB. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4P800-MX ® P4P800-MX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-19 The USB device wake-up feature. The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are set to wake up the computer from ...
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... the 80-conductor IDE cable. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the secondary IDE connector. 1. 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 secondary IDE connector. If you... cable. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. 2. The hole near the blue connector on how to the UltraATA100/66/33 master device. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21
... the 80-conductor IDE cable. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the secondary IDE connector. 1. 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 secondary IDE connector. If you... cable. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. 2. The hole near the blue connector on how to the UltraATA100/66/33 master device. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21
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... +3.3VDC -12.0VDC GND +12V DC GND COM +12V DC PS_ON# COM ® COM COM -5.0VDC +5.0VDC P4P800-MX ATX Power Connector +5.0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in BIOS Refer to...
... +3.3VDC -12.0VDC GND +12V DC GND COM +12V DC PS_ON# COM ® COM COM -5.0VDC +5.0VDC P4P800-MX ATX Power Connector +5.0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in BIOS Refer to...
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... Signal GND CHASSIS1 ® P4P800-MX Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) 8. When you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. By default, the pins ..., the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to this connector. P4P800-MX +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V ® P4P800-MX Game Connector GAME1 The USB 2.0/GAME module is for playing or editing audio files. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-25 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin...
... Signal GND CHASSIS1 ® P4P800-MX Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) 8. When you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. By default, the pins ..., the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to this connector. P4P800-MX +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V ® P4P800-MX Game Connector GAME1 The USB 2.0/GAME module is for playing or editing audio files. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-25 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin...
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... 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 connection speed. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-27 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...
... 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 connection speed. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-27 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...
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..., the utility returns to a floppy disk. 2. A:\>afudos /ip4p800m.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-3 Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. done A:\> 5. Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt. All rights reserved. ...system boot failure! Reboot the system. The screen displays the status of booting from the hard disk. 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see on the screen is accessible by simply pressing during the Power-On Self Tests...
..., the utility returns to a floppy disk. 2. A:\>afudos /ip4p800m.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-3 Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. done A:\> 5. Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt. All rights reserved. ...system boot failure! Reboot the system. The screen displays the status of booting from the hard disk. 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see on the screen is accessible by simply pressing during the Power-On Self Tests...
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... found ! Start flashing... Checking for floppy... Reading file "p4p8mxas.rom". Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Checking for CD-ROM... Completed. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-5 The BIOS update process continues when the P4P8MXAS.ROM is no floppy disk found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "p4p8mxas.rom". When the BIOS...
... found ! Start flashing... Checking for floppy... Reading file "p4p8mxas.rom". Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Checking for CD-ROM... Completed. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-5 The BIOS update process continues when the P4P8MXAS.ROM is no floppy disk found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "p4p8mxas.rom". When the BIOS...
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...-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Use the navigation keys to configure system time. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-7 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help...
...-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Use the navigation keys to configure system time. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-7 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help...
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...Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [Disabled] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through...to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 2.3.4 Language [English] This field allows you to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] ...
...Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [Disabled] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through...to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 2.3.4 Language [English] This field allows you to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] ...
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... and Serial ATA device configurations" on page 1-22 for the appropriate settings of the IDE operation mode depending on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-11 Set to change the default setting for the IDE devices installed in this setting, you may use native OS on the operating system...
... and Serial ATA device configurations" on page 1-22 for the appropriate settings of the IDE operation mode depending on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-11 Set to change the default setting for the IDE devices installed in this setting, you may use native OS on the operating system...
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... Enter to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-13 System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to display the configuration options...
... Enter to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-13 System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to display the configuration options...