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Contents Safeguards 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 Sub-menu items 2-8 Configuration fields 2-8 Pop-up window 2-8 Scroll bar 2-8 General help 2-8 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Time 2-9 2.3.2 System Date 2-9 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A Legacy Diskette B 2-9 2.3.4 Language 2-9 2.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave 2-10... 2-27 2.7 Exit menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
Contents Safeguards 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 Sub-menu items 2-8 Configuration fields 2-8 Pop-up window 2-8 Scroll bar 2-8 General help 2-8 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Time 2-9 2.3.2 System Date 2-9 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A Legacy Diskette B 2-9 2.3.4 Language 2-9 2.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave 2-10... 2-27 2.7 Exit menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
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...Pentium 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Notes on this motherboard: 1. It is supported under Windows XP and later versions only. Install the CPU. 2. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper...item Hyper-Threading Technology is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 The socket is set to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. To use...
...Pentium 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Notes on this motherboard: 1. It is supported under Windows XP and later versions only. Install the CPU. 2. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper...item Hyper-Threading Technology is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 The socket is set to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. To use...
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... connect the cables. 2. If you have more than two UltraATA100/66/33 devices, purchase another for the jumper settings. MS-DOS, Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0®). Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the ... use the 80-conductor IDE cable. 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 page 1-22 on each IDE connector is intentional. 3. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21
... connect the cables. 2. If you have more than two UltraATA100/66/33 devices, purchase another for the jumper settings. MS-DOS, Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0®). Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the ... use the 80-conductor IDE cable. 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 page 1-22 on each IDE connector is intentional. 3. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21
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... transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra ATA133). Configuration B - Configuration C Legend: - 3. Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0® Configuration A - Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial...four (4) devices using these OS. Windows® 2000/XP 2. Legacy OS are Windows® 2000/XP. 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...
... transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra ATA133). Configuration B - Configuration C Legend: - 3. Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0® Configuration A - Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial...four (4) devices using these OS. Windows® 2000/XP 2. Legacy OS are Windows® 2000/XP. 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...
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...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 Compatible Mode - Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ... ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the related BIOS items. BIOS item Windows 2000/XP Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Port Settings - The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate...
...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 Compatible Mode - Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ... ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the related BIOS items. BIOS item Windows 2000/XP Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Port Settings - The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate...
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... where "filename.rom" means the latest (or original) BIOS file that contains the BIOS file. 3. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S Windows environment a. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. You need to create a bootable floppy disk.... Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Control Panel. d. Visit the ASUS website to Settings, then click on Create Disk... button. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard....
... where "filename.rom" means the latest (or original) BIOS file that contains the BIOS file. 3. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S Windows environment a. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. You need to create a bootable floppy disk.... Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Control Panel. d. Visit the ASUS website to Settings, then click on Create Disk... button. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard....
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... there are items that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on any menu screen is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window with a sub-menu on the right side of the field opposite the item. You can not select an item that menu. Use [+] or ...Exit 2.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item 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 pop...
... there are items that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on any menu screen is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window with a sub-menu on the right side of the field opposite the item. You can not select an item that menu. Use [+] or ...Exit 2.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item 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 pop...
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... ports. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Language [English] This field allows you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ... "Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations" on the operating system (OS) that you are using legacy OS including MS-DOS, Windows® 98/NT4.0/ME. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
... ports. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Language [English] This field allows you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ... "Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations" on the operating system (OS) that you are using legacy OS including MS-DOS, Windows® 98/NT4.0/ME. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
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...To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. When set to save or discard your password. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-29 Confirm the password when prompted. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately ...optimal or failsafe default values for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Select one of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. When you have successfully set to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. The User Password item now shows Installed. ...
...To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. When set to save or discard your password. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-29 Confirm the password when prompted. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately ...optimal or failsafe default values for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Select one of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. When you have successfully set to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. The User Password item now shows Installed. ...
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.... 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select [Yes] to load default values. Pressing saves the changes while exiting. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore...
.... 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select [Yes] to load default values. Pressing saves the changes while exiting. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore...
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The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup ... you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS).
The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup ... you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS).
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... the chipset components will be configured. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Refer to the online help or readme file that the motherboard supports. This utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that enables Plug-n-Play INF...
... the chipset components will be configured. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Refer to the online help or readme file that the motherboard supports. This utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that enables Plug-n-Play INF...
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Contents Safeguards 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 Sub-menu items 2-8 Configuration fields 2-8 Pop-up window 2-8 Scroll bar 2-8 General help 2-8 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Time 2-9 2.3.2 System Date 2-9 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A Legacy Diskette B 2-9 2.3.4 Language 2-9 2.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave 2-10... 2-27 2.7 Exit menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
Contents Safeguards 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 Sub-menu items 2-8 Configuration fields 2-8 Pop-up window 2-8 Scroll bar 2-8 General help 2-8 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Time 2-9 2.3.2 System Date 2-9 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A Legacy Diskette B 2-9 2.3.4 Language 2-9 2.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave 2-10... 2-27 2.7 Exit menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
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Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 The socket is set to 6.4GB/s. This processor supports 800/533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates ...CPUs with 512KB L2 cache. Power up to Enabled. Make sure to ensure system stability and performance. 3. Notes on one corner. It is supported under Windows XP and later versions only. The item appears only if you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. If you are using any other operating systems, disable ...
Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 The socket is set to 6.4GB/s. This processor supports 800/533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates ...CPUs with 512KB L2 cache. Power up to Enabled. Make sure to ensure system stability and performance. 3. Notes on one corner. It is supported under Windows XP and later versions only. The item appears only if you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. If you are using any other operating systems, disable ...
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...PIN 1. ® P4P800-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 Important note when using legacy OS Refer to page 1-22 on how to match the covered hole on each IDE connector is recommended that you connect non-UltraATA100/66/33 devices to the secondary IDE connector. MS-DOS, Windows® 98/Me...is removed to configure P-ATA and S-ATA devices if you connect the cables. 2. Refer to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraATA100/66/33 IDE ribbon cable. For UltraATA100/66/33 ...
...PIN 1. ® P4P800-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 Important note when using legacy OS Refer to page 1-22 on how to match the covered hole on each IDE connector is recommended that you connect non-UltraATA100/66/33 devices to the secondary IDE connector. MS-DOS, Windows® 98/Me...is removed to configure P-ATA and S-ATA devices if you connect the cables. 2. Refer to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraATA100/66/33 IDE ribbon cable. For UltraATA100/66/33 ...
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...) 1. 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 Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration C Legend: - Legacy OS are MS-DOS, Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0®. Windows® 2000/XP 2. Supported Disabled S-ATA Port...
...) 1. 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 Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration C Legend: - Legacy OS are MS-DOS, Windows® 98/Me/NT4.0®. Windows® 2000/XP 2. Supported Disabled S-ATA Port...
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...volt standby lead (+5VSB). Windows 98/Me/NT4.0 A B C Compatible Mode - ATXPWR1 P4P800-MX ATX12V1 +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 Required IDE ...ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the related BIOS items. BIOS item Windows 2000/XP Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Port Settings -
...volt standby lead (+5VSB). Windows 98/Me/NT4.0 A B C Compatible Mode - ATXPWR1 P4P800-MX ATX12V1 +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 Required IDE ...ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the related BIOS items. BIOS item Windows 2000/XP Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Port Settings -
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...disk 1. Do either one of paper. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Control Panel. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S Windows environment a. d. Visit the ASUS website to the bootable floppy disk. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. 4. From your... Windows desktop, click on Start, point to restore the BIOS in the support CD. You need to Settings, then click ...
...disk 1. Do either one of paper. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Control Panel. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S Windows environment a. d. Visit the ASUS website to the bootable floppy disk. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. 4. From your... Windows desktop, click on Start, point to restore the BIOS in the support CD. You need to Settings, then click ...
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... the value of the selected item. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to display a pop-up window with a sub-menu on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter. 2.2.6 Configuration ... a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. 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. ...
... the value of the selected item. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to display a pop-up window with a sub-menu on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter. 2.2.6 Configuration ... a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. 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. ...
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...press Enter if you to use legacy OS on page 1-22 for better OS compatibility. We recommend that you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]...ATA ports only if you to Enhanced Mode if you installed. In this menu allows you did not install any Serial ATA device. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Set to change the settings for the...
...press Enter if you to use legacy OS on page 1-22 for better OS compatibility. We recommend that you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]...ATA ports only if you to Enhanced Mode if you installed. In this menu allows you did not install any Serial ATA device. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Set to change the settings for the...