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... 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 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Before you proceed 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-10 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-10 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.8.1 Overview 1-11 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.9 System memory 1-13 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-13 1.9.2 Installing...
... 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 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Before you proceed 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-10 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-10 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.8.1 Overview 1-11 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.9 System memory 1-13 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-13 1.9.2 Installing...
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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 Intel 865GV Intel ICH5 Front Side Bus (FSB) 800/533/400 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory ... 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 ...
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 Intel 865GV Intel ICH5 Front Side Bus (FSB) 800/533/400 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory ... 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 ...
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... up to 3.2GHz core frequencies. The ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your affordable vehicle in 478-pin package coupled with the Intel® 865GV chipset to 4GB of system memory with PC3200/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM, high...and a new power design that allows up to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Before you for the following items. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in the long line of the above items is your package with 512KB L2 cache and an...
... up to 3.2GHz core frequencies. The ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your affordable vehicle in 478-pin package coupled with the Intel® 865GV chipset to 4GB of system memory with PC3200/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM, high...and a new power design that allows up to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Before you for the following items. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in the long line of the above items is your package with 512KB L2 cache and an...
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..., or from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with the legacy Parallel ATA. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 1-22. This unique architecture enables balanced memory usage between graphics and the system for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The SATA specification allows for thinner...
..., or from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with the legacy Parallel ATA. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 1-22. This unique architecture enables balanced memory usage between graphics and the system for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The SATA specification allows for thinner...
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...insertion of the floppy disk cable. 8 IDE connectors. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to 4GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector. The ICH5 also contains the necessary arbitration and buffering for ...88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface. 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...
...insertion of the floppy disk cable. 8 IDE connectors. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to 4GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector. The ICH5 also contains the necessary arbitration and buffering for ...88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface. 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...
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... (9.6in) Socket 478 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN Super I/O ATX Power Connector DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) P4P800-MX DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB1 USB2 USBPW12 USBPW34 USB2.0 T: USB3 B:... USB4 Top: RJ-45 ATX12V1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Intel 865GV Memory Controller Hub PRI_IDE1 FP_AUDIO1 RTL8101L AD1888 CODEC PCI1 PCI2 CD1 AUX1 SB_PWR1 PCI3 SPDIF1 USB56 USBPW56 Intel ICH5 SATA2 CHASSIS1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS...
... (9.6in) Socket 478 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN Super I/O ATX Power Connector DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) P4P800-MX DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB1 USB2 USBPW12 USBPW34 USB2.0 T: USB3 B:... USB4 Top: RJ-45 ATX12V1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Intel 865GV Memory Controller Hub PRI_IDE1 FP_AUDIO1 RTL8101L AD1888 CODEC PCI1 PCI2 CD1 AUX1 SB_PWR1 PCI3 SPDIF1 USB56 USBPW56 Intel ICH5 SATA2 CHASSIS1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS...
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... recommended configurations in Table 1. 2. Make sure that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 4. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-13 Refer to 4GB system memory using the memory configurations in single-channel mode. 6. 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 install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and...
... recommended configurations in Table 1. 2. Make sure that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 4. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-13 Refer to 4GB system memory using the memory configurations in single-channel mode. 6. 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 install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and...
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... identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) and the type of DDR DIMM. Populated - (4) - -... - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) (1) Populated - - - (2) - ...
... identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) and the type of DDR DIMM. Populated - (4) - -... - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) (1) Populated - - - (2) - ...
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... as one module inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply ...both the motherboard and the components. supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into either slot, in place and the DIMM is properly Unlocked Retaining Clip seated. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-15 C - Single-sided DS - Unlock a DIMM socket...
... as one module inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply ...both the motherboard and the components. supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into either slot, in place and the DIMM is properly Unlocked Retaining Clip seated. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-15 C - Single-sided DS - Unlock a DIMM socket...
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...erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Hold down the key...as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.11 Jumpers 1. P4P800-MX ® P4P800-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to ...
...erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Hold down the key...as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.11 Jumpers 1. P4P800-MX ® P4P800-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to ...
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The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-13 Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. 2.4.1 USB Configuration The ... then press Enter to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 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.
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-13 Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. 2.4.1 USB Configuration The ... then press Enter to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 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.
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... by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by SPD [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priority Onboard Video Memory Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [Internal VGA] [Enabled, 8MB] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [Auto...
... by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by SPD [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priority Onboard Video Memory Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [Internal VGA] [Enabled, 8MB] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [Auto...
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... to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 4MB] [Enabled, 8MB] [Enabled, 16MB] [Enabled, 32MB] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to use of system memory for AGP graphic data. DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks] This item controls the latency...
... to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 4MB] [Enabled, 8MB] [Enabled, 16MB] [Enabled, 32MB] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to use of system memory for AGP graphic data. DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks] This item controls the latency...
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... Play O/S [No] When set to malfunction. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-19 Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the Game Port address or to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in units... of the menu items [ ] [Available] DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3 DMA Channel 5 DMA Channel 6 DMA Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Q IRQ15 Scroll down to display the rest of PCI...
... Play O/S [No] When set to malfunction. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-19 Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the Game Port address or to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in units... of the menu items [ ] [Available] DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3 DMA Channel 5 DMA Channel 6 DMA Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Q IRQ15 Scroll down to display the rest of PCI...
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Setting to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for use of memory block reserved for an IRQ. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Pallete Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that ... that the latter can function correctly. When set to [Available], the specific DMA channel is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Sets the size of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is reserved for use PCI bus mastering when reading...
Setting to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for use of memory block reserved for an IRQ. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Pallete Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that ... that the latter can function correctly. When set to [Available], the specific DMA channel is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Sets the size of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is reserved for use PCI bus mastering when reading...
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... BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to enable or disable the memory parity error checking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Typematic Rate [Fast] Allows you to enable or disable support fr PS/2 mouse. Setting to [Enabled] displays...
... BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to enable or disable the memory parity error checking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Typematic Rate [Fast] Allows you to enable or disable support fr PS/2 mouse. Setting to [Enabled] displays...
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... 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 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Before you proceed 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-10 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-10 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.8.1 Overview 1-11 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.9 System memory 1-13 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-13 1.9.2 Installing...
... 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 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Before you proceed 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-10 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-10 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.8.1 Overview 1-11 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.9 System memory 1-13 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-13 1.9.2 Installing...
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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 Intel 865GV Intel ICH5 Front Side Bus (FSB) 800/533/400 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory ... 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 ...
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 Intel 865GV Intel ICH5 Front Side Bus (FSB) 800/533/400 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory ... 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 ...
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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 If any of ...2GHz core frequencies. Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. The motherboard also supports the next generation Intel Prescott CPU. The ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard delivers a host of system memory with PC3200/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via Extreme Graphics 2, Serial ATA support, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio ...
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 If any of ...2GHz core frequencies. Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. The motherboard also supports the next generation Intel Prescott CPU. The ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard delivers a host of system memory with PC3200/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via Extreme Graphics 2, Serial ATA support, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio ...
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... to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a floppy disk. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support The motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using PC3200/2700/2100 non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to your system with customizable boot logos. See...feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 No need to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a bootable floppy...
... to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a floppy disk. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support The motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using PC3200/2700/2100 non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to your system with customizable boot logos. See...feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 No need to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a bootable floppy...