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... up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that you need when installing the ASUS P4P800 motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the P4P800 motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to change system settings through the BIOS...
... up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that you need when installing the ASUS P4P800 motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the P4P800 motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to change system settings through the BIOS...
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Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-7 ASUS P4P800 motherboard
Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-7 ASUS P4P800 motherboard
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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4P800 package for the following items. ASUS P4P800 motherboard ASUS support CD 2 x SATA cable 80-conductor ribbon cables for UltraDMA/66/100 IDE drives 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4P800 motherboard! ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 1-1 The ASUS P4P800 motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4P800 package for the following items. ASUS P4P800 motherboard ASUS support CD 2 x SATA cable 80-conductor ribbon cables for UltraDMA/66/100 IDE drives 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4P800 motherboard! ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 1-1 The ASUS P4P800 motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
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... motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS previous settings in the P4P800 motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to... USB 1.1 to select the language of the CPU parameters. eliminates the need to configure easier and faster. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data.... Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from the available options. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 1-3
... motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS previous settings in the P4P800 motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to... USB 1.1 to select the language of the CPU parameters. eliminates the need to configure easier and faster. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data.... Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from the available options. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 1-3
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... through the Winbond ASIC. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in CMOS for critical components. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for fine-tuning system bus frequency from ...and AGP voltages • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for timely failure detection. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for more protection. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through a ...
... through the Winbond ASIC. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in CMOS for critical components. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for fine-tuning system bus frequency from ...and AGP voltages • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for timely failure detection. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for more protection. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through a ...
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.... This green 6-pin connector is an AC'97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. This port allows connection to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps) in the 2.4 GHz band. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 1-9
.... This green 6-pin connector is an AC'97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. This port allows connection to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps) in the 2.4 GHz band. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 1-9
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Chapter summary 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.5 System memory 2-10 2.6 Expansion slots 2-15 2.7 Jumpers 2-20 2.8 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P4P800 motherboard
Chapter summary 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.5 System memory 2-10 2.6 Expansion slots 2-15 2.7 Jumpers 2-20 2.8 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P4P800 motherboard
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... screws! Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The P4P800 uses the ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.1.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the... motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you place it .
... screws! Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The P4P800 uses the ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.1.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the... motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you place it .
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. ® P4P800 P4P800 Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-3 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. ® P4P800 P4P800 Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-3 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling...
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2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-5 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2.
2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-5 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2.
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... mechanism. CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 Processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-7 You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to remove the retention module base when installing the...
... mechanism. CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 Processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-7 You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to remove the retention module base when installing the...
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3. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Don't forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-9 When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the module base.
3. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Don't forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-9 When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the module base.
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... DIMMs other than 4GB) due to use the blue DIMM slots first. DIMMs installed into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-11 Always install DIMMs with 1GB DIMMs (total 4GB), the system may detect only 3+GB (a little less than the recommended configurations may...
... DIMMs other than 4GB) due to use the blue DIMM slots first. DIMMs installed into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-11 Always install DIMMs with 1GB DIMMs (total 4GB), the system may detect only 3+GB (a little less than the recommended configurations may...
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...slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use only the tested and qualified DDR400 DIMMs listed above. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-13 2.5.2.2 DDR Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 ...modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C* - Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. supports one module inserted in any slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. Make sure to use with...
...slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use only the tested and qualified DDR400 DIMMs listed above. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-13 2.5.2.2 DDR Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 ...modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C* - Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. supports one module inserted in any slot in a Single-channel memory configuration. Make sure to use with...
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... setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Refer to the card. Make sure to install expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for later use . ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-15 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these...
... setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Refer to the card. Make sure to install expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for later use . ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-15 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these...
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... WiFi slot can not be used at the same time. • When installing long PCI cards, it is recommended that comply with the USB connectors. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-17 The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that to install in PCI...
... WiFi slot can not be used at the same time. • When installing long PCI cards, it is recommended that comply with the USB connectors. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-17 The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that to install in PCI...
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... sequence spread spectrum, frequency hopping spread spectrum, and infrared. This standard includes provisions for direct sequence devices. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-19 The channels available to an 802.11b wireless PCI card will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. Channels 1, 6, and 11 are independent and do not overlap with the...
... sequence spread spectrum, frequency hopping spread spectrum, and infrared. This standard includes provisions for direct sequence devices. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-19 The channels available to an 802.11b wireless PCI card will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. Channels 1, 6, and 11 are independent and do not overlap with the...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control) KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® P4P800 P4P800 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-21 2.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control) KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® P4P800 P4P800 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-21 2.
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... change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-15 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install...
... change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-15 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install...