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... 8 BIOS Importance / Settings 23 9 Important Information on Intel Option ROM Version 25 10 Configuring BIOS for Intel RAID for Serial ATA on Intel Motherboards 27 10.1 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets 27 10.2 Create RAID 0 or RAID 1 Volume 28 10.3 Delete RAID Volume 28 10....4 Reset RAID Data 28 11 Loading the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Driver During Operating System Install ...29 11.1 Instructions on Creating F6 Floppy Diskette 29 11.2 Installation Using F6 Method 30 12 Intel RAID Option ...
... 8 BIOS Importance / Settings 23 9 Important Information on Intel Option ROM Version 25 10 Configuring BIOS for Intel RAID for Serial ATA on Intel Motherboards 27 10.1 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets 27 10.2 Create RAID 0 or RAID 1 Volume 28 10.3 Delete RAID Volume 28 10....4 Reset RAID Data 28 11 Loading the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Driver During Operating System Install ...29 11.1 Instructions on Creating F6 Floppy Diskette 29 11.2 Installation Using F6 Method 30 12 Intel RAID Option ...
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...section of the floppy. For example: "C:\My Documents\setup.exe" -A -P User's Manual 29 As Windows* Setup begins, press to continue with your motherboard which is contained inside the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition .EXE package): IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.SYS, IASTOR.CAT, and TXTSETUP.OEM. 3. The following ... be on Creating F6 Floppy Diskette To create an F6 floppy diskette that contains the files that are needed when installing the driver via an F6 installation method, complete the following four files should be in the pathname or filename require quotes around the pathname...
...section of the floppy. For example: "C:\My Documents\setup.exe" -A -P User's Manual 29 As Windows* Setup begins, press to continue with your motherboard which is contained inside the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition .EXE package): IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.SYS, IASTOR.CAT, and TXTSETUP.OEM. 3. The following ... be on Creating F6 Floppy Diskette To create an F6 floppy diskette that contains the files that are needed when installing the driver via an F6 installation method, complete the following four files should be in the pathname or filename require quotes around the pathname...
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...the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition is booting or a hard drive that was included with your motherboard or system. User's Manual 41 Often, installing the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility will have the ability to Appendix ... For this reason, you will resolve conflicts where the operating system does not properly recognize the Intel device. The following non-driver components can be un-installed: • Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Utility • Help Documentation • Start Menu Shortcuts ...
...the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition is booting or a hard drive that was included with your motherboard or system. User's Manual 41 Often, installing the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility will have the ability to Appendix ... For this reason, you will resolve conflicts where the operating system does not properly recognize the Intel device. The following non-driver components can be un-installed: • Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Utility • Help Documentation • Start Menu Shortcuts ...
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... be prompted to 'Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver') or pre-installed on Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System In order to Windows*, install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition 3. Motherboard BIOS that enables a seamless migration from within operating system to add Start Menu links and...
... be prompted to 'Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver') or pre-installed on Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System In order to Windows*, install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition 3. Motherboard BIOS that enables a seamless migration from within operating system to add Start Menu links and...
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...cable can be connected to 1 meter (39 inches) in length. The following requirements: • SATA compatible logic either on the motherboard or on the motherboard. SATA data cables can be up to the SATA hard drive or the connector on a Serial ATA adapter card • SATA compatible... BIOS • SATA-aware device driver for the operating system • Generation 1-compatible SATA device such as a hard drive • A SATA data cable ...
...cable can be connected to 1 meter (39 inches) in length. The following requirements: • SATA compatible logic either on the motherboard or on the motherboard. SATA data cables can be up to the SATA hard drive or the connector on a Serial ATA adapter card • SATA compatible... BIOS • SATA-aware device driver for the operating system • Generation 1-compatible SATA device such as a hard drive • A SATA data cable ...
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... by adjusting the software settings. 1. 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 an expansion card. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-15 Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on...
... by adjusting the software settings. 1. 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 an expansion card. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-15 Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on...
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shared - Onboard Audio - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PCI slot 2 - - - - - - PCI slot 3 shared PCI slot 4 - - - - used Onboard USB ...Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI slot 1 - - - - - shared - - shared shared shared shared Onboard LAN - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or...
shared - Onboard Audio - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PCI slot 2 - - - - - - PCI slot 3 shared PCI slot 4 - - - - used Onboard USB ...Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI slot 1 - - - - - shared - - shared shared shared shared Onboard LAN - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or...
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... the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-15 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord...an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Failure to do...
... the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-15 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord...an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Failure to do...
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...inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - PCI slot 2 - - - - - - shared - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 ... Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI slot 1 - - - - - Onboard Audio - - shared - - shared shared shared shared Onboard LAN...
...inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - PCI slot 2 - - - - - - shared - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 ... Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI slot 1 - - - - - Onboard Audio - - shared - - shared shared shared shared Onboard LAN...
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... ICH5R south bridge chipset. See BIOS section for Serial ATA drive and connections are not available in this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP™ Service Pack 1 when using SATA will disable one of the Parallel... ATA interface. • The Serial ATA RAID driver is available for Windows® XP™ only. • Only RAID 0 is supported. • Hot plug support... next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-25
... ICH5R south bridge chipset. See BIOS section for Serial ATA drive and connections are not available in this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP™ Service Pack 1 when using SATA will disable one of the Parallel... ATA interface. • The Serial ATA RAID driver is available for Windows® XP™ only. • Only RAID 0 is supported. • Hot plug support... next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 2-25
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...panel are inadequate, a USB header is an optional item and not included in this motherboard package. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P4P800 P4P800 USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND... NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. USB headers...
...panel are inadequate, a USB header is an optional item and not included in this motherboard package. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P4P800 P4P800 USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND... NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. USB headers...
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... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide ...icon to display more information. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder...
... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide ...icon to display more information. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder...
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ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 5-3 Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. Screen display and driver options may not be the same for the 3COM NIC driver and diagnostics installation. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 driver. 3Com Gigabit LOM (3C940) Driver This item executes...
ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 5-3 Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. Screen display and driver options may not be the same for the 3COM NIC driver and diagnostics installation. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 driver. 3Com Gigabit LOM (3C940) Driver This item executes...
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... the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This section provides details on the software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you selected updating/ downloading from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user...
... the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This section provides details on the software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you selected updating/ downloading from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user...
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...wizard install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX4 XL icon on the SoundMAX4 XL icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 5-17 5.3.5 SoundMAX...® 4 XL software The ADI AD1985 AC '97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX4 XL with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. •...
...wizard install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX4 XL icon on the SoundMAX4 XL icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 5-17 5.3.5 SoundMAX...® 4 XL software The ADI AD1985 AC '97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX4 XL with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. •...
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... Makedisk.exe utility for Intel® RAID is supported in "/Drivers/chipset/IAA/Makedisk.exe" of the support CD. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 5-25 During OS installation, press the "F6" key and insert the created driver floppy disk to create a floppy disk with the RAID driver necessary when configuring RAID installations. 2. Write-protect the floppy...
... Makedisk.exe utility for Intel® RAID is supported in "/Drivers/chipset/IAA/Makedisk.exe" of the support CD. ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide 5-25 During OS installation, press the "F6" key and insert the created driver floppy disk to create a floppy disk with the RAID driver necessary when configuring RAID installations. 2. Write-protect the floppy...