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... buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to set the BIOS items for overclocking. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 1-3 The Serial ATA specification allows for 5.1 surround sound using digital audio devices via a Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) jack located at the rear panel I/O. See page 1-15. 10/100 Mbps LAN support Easy connectivity to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of...
... buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to set the BIOS items for overclocking. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 1-3 The Serial ATA specification allows for 5.1 surround sound using digital audio devices via a Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) jack located at the rear panel I/O. See page 1-15. 10/100 Mbps LAN support Easy connectivity to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of...
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... Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering 10* 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering 11* 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. AGP slot used D E F GH - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
... Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering 10* 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering 11* 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. AGP slot used D E F GH - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
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... reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS P4P800-X motherboard...
... reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS P4P800-X motherboard...
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...the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on an available slot in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) This 4-pin connector connects to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 1-25 Serial connector (9-pin COM2 ) This 9-pin connector connects to the system power LED. 12. Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED +5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL HD_LED+ HD_LEDPWRBIN Ground Reset Ground P4P800-X R P4P800-X System panel connector IDELED Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead...
...the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on an available slot in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) This 4-pin connector connects to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 1-25 Serial connector (9-pin COM2 ) This 9-pin connector connects to the system power LED. 12. Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED +5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL HD_LED+ HD_LEDPWRBIN Ground Reset Ground P4P800-X R P4P800-X System panel connector IDELED Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead...
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... screen displays the status of paper. A:\>afudos /iP4P800X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 2-3 Write the BIOS file name on the screen is your motherboard. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. You need to a bootable floppy disk. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Press . c. Click Start, then select Run. Follow succeeding screen instructions...
... screen displays the status of paper. A:\>afudos /iP4P800X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 2-3 Write the BIOS file name on the screen is your motherboard. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. You need to a bootable floppy disk. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Press . c. Click Start, then select Run. Follow succeeding screen instructions...
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... Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Use the navigation keys to configure system time. ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. Change Field Tab Select...
... Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Use the navigation keys to configure system time. ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. Change Field Tab Select...
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... Enter to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.2.9 General help Pop-up window with a sub-menu on the screen. configurable, you may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is distinguished by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI...
... Enter to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.2.9 General help Pop-up window with a sub-menu on the screen. configurable, you may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is distinguished by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI...
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... SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Setting to display the IDE device information. Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE drive...
... SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Setting to display the IDE device information. Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE drive...
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... Enter if you are using legacy OS including MS-DOS, Linux, Windows ME/98/NT4.0. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. WIN ME, 98, NT4.0, MS DOS) is used. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 2-13 Set to configure the item. PIO Mode [Auto...
... Enter if you are using legacy OS including MS-DOS, Linux, Windows ME/98/NT4.0. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. WIN ME, 98, NT4.0, MS DOS) is used. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 2-13 Set to configure the item. PIO Mode [Auto...
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...+SATA] to use native OS (Windows 2000/XP) on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 04/28/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.40G : 2399MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you are using a legacy operating system. Setting to Compatible Mode. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only] The IDE Port Settings appears only when the item Onboard IDE...
...+SATA] to use native OS (Windows 2000/XP) on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 04/28/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.40G : 2399MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you are using a legacy operating system. Setting to Compatible Mode. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only] The IDE Port Settings appears only when the item Onboard IDE...
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... a specific DDR Reference voltage. See page1-7 for CPU ID maximum value limit . DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support of older OS for details. Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.40G Frequency : 2399 MHz FSB Speed : 533 MHz This should be enabled inorder to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] This item allows you to boot legacy...
... a specific DDR Reference voltage. See page1-7 for CPU ID maximum value limit . DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support of older OS for details. Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Family CPU 2.40G Frequency : 2399 MHz FSB Speed : 533 MHz This should be enabled inorder to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] This item allows you to boot legacy...
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... BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. if no audio device is detected, the controller is enabled; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.This item appears only when the Parallel Port Address is set to detect whether you are using any audio device. If an audio device...
... BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. if no audio device is detected, the controller is enabled; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.This item appears only when the Parallel Port Address is set to detect whether you are using any audio device. If an audio device...
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... graphics device is detected, the item shows None. USB Configuration Module Version : 2.22.4-5.3 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Enables USB host controllers. PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to enable or disable the USB function. When set...
... graphics device is detected, the item shows None. USB Configuration Module Version : 2.22.4-5.3 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Enables USB host controllers. PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to enable or disable the USB function. When set...
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... is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in the system. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] ASUS P4P800-X Motherboard 2-23 USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to select the number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start...
... is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in the system. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] ASUS P4P800-X Motherboard 2-23 USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to select the number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the APIC support settings after OS installation, otherwise, a system boot failure may occur. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS-->AML ACPI table APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the ACPI...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the APIC support settings after OS installation, otherwise, a system boot failure may occur. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS-->AML ACPI table APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the ACPI...
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... Time Clock (RTC) RAM. again to display the configuration options. Confirm the password when prompted. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. The message "Password Installed" appears after you have successfully set a password, this item to change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on how to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To set or change password. The Supervisor Password...
... Time Clock (RTC) RAM. again to display the configuration options. Confirm the password when prompted. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. The message "Password Installed" appears after you have successfully set a password, this item to change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on how to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To set or change password. The Supervisor Password...
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...User Password item and press Enter. 2. To change password. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 2-31 Change User Password Select this item if you wish to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Confirm the password when prompted. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to disabled password. The User...
...User Password item and press Enter. 2. To change password. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 2-31 Change User Password Select this item if you wish to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Confirm the password when prompted. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to disabled password. The User...
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... CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your CD-ROM drive. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented...
... CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your CD-ROM drive. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented...
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... or readme file that the motherboard supports. ADI AD1888 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the ADI AD1888 audio driver and application to activate the devices. ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 3-3 Refer to support 10/100 Mbps networking. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that came with the utility. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps...
... or readme file that the motherboard supports. ADI AD1888 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the ADI AD1888 audio driver and application to activate the devices. ASUS P4P800-X motherboard 3-3 Refer to support 10/100 Mbps networking. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that came with the utility. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps...
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.... Screen display and utilities option may also find this user guide. Anti-virus application This anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from the ASUS website. I'm InTouch Remote Access Application Installs the I'm InTouch Remote Access application that allow users to remotely access files or control some hardware from their PC at home or in page 2-32. To use the MyLogo™ feature, set the BIOS "Quick Boot...
.... Screen display and utilities option may also find this user guide. Anti-virus application This anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from the ASUS website. I'm InTouch Remote Access Application Installs the I'm InTouch Remote Access application that allow users to remotely access files or control some hardware from their PC at home or in page 2-32. To use the MyLogo™ feature, set the BIOS "Quick Boot...