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Features Contents Notices ...v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P800S SE 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 ... BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu...
Features Contents Notices ...v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P800S SE 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 ... BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu...
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... frequencies ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x S/PDIF out interface Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (continued on the next page) ix P4P800S SE specifications summary... Realtek RTL8100C 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller Support S/PDIF out interface ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Instant Music-Lite ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 AI Overclocking ASUS JumperFree Adjustable CPU voltage SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1Mhz increment Adjustable...
... frequencies ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x S/PDIF out interface Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (continued on the next page) ix P4P800S SE specifications summary... Realtek RTL8100C 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller Support S/PDIF out interface ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Instant Music-Lite ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 AI Overclocking ASUS JumperFree Adjustable CPU voltage SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1Mhz increment Adjustable...
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x P4P800S SE specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX ... connectors CD/AUX/MODEM connectors Game/MIDI port connector 20-pin panel connector Front panel audio connector 3Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, DMI 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo PCI 2.3, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, SMBus ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12...
x P4P800S SE specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX ... connectors CD/AUX/MODEM connectors Game/MIDI port connector 20-pin panel connector Front panel audio connector 3Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, DMI 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo PCI 2.3, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, SMBus ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12...
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...your network or broadband connection with high bandwidth up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See pages 2-25, 3-5. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 1-3 AGP 8X support AGP8X is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with the... The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by a virus. See pages 1-5, 1-6, 3-3. See page 2-6. DDR400 (PC3200) support...
...your network or broadband connection with high bandwidth up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See pages 2-25, 3-5. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 1-3 AGP 8X support AGP8X is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with the... The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by a virus. See pages 1-5, 1-6, 3-3. See page 2-6. DDR400 (PC3200) support...
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... MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 2A on the +5VSB lead and 15A on the motherboard. This 3Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 South bridge controller. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 1-5 The power supply must have at 400/333/266MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that allows 6-channel audio playback...
... MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 2A on the +5VSB lead and 15A on the motherboard. This 3Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 South bridge controller. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 1-5 The power supply must have at 400/333/266MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that allows 6-channel audio playback...
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...4. PCI slot 3 -- shared - - - - - shared - - - - - -- - ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 1-15 Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - To install and configure an expansion card: 1. NOTE: The AGP slot ... 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. PCI slot 5 -- AGP slot used D E F GH - - Onboard LAN -- Onboard Audio -- shared - - - - - shared...
...4. PCI slot 3 -- shared - - - - - shared - - - - - -- - ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 1-15 Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - To install and configure an expansion card: 1. NOTE: The AGP slot ... 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. PCI slot 5 -- AGP slot used D E F GH - - Onboard LAN -- Onboard Audio -- shared - - - - - shared...
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... on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 1-17 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 1-2 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the...
... on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 1-17 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 1-2 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the...
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Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS (see section 2.5.1 Power Up Control). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB ... from S3 sleep mode (no power to wake up feature. The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are set to the front USB ports. 1. P4P800S SE ® KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4P800S SE Keyboard Power Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction All jumpers are for the rear USB ports. This feature requires a power supply that...
Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS (see section 2.5.1 Power Up Control). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB ... from S3 sleep mode (no power to wake up feature. The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are set to the front USB ports. 1. P4P800S SE ® KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4P800S SE Keyboard Power Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction All jumpers are for the rear USB ports. This feature requires a power supply that...
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...Parallel ATA interface. • Hot plug support for Serial ATA hard disks. GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND P4P800S SE SATA2 ® SATA1 P4P800S SE SATA Connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA solution: • In legacy operating ... cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the IDE channels from ICH5 south bridge chipset. See BIOS section for correct setting. • The Serial ATA cable is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The current Serial...
...Parallel ATA interface. • Hot plug support for Serial ATA hard disks. GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND P4P800S SE SATA2 ® SATA1 P4P800S SE SATA Connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA solution: • In legacy operating ... cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the IDE channels from ICH5 south bridge chipset. See BIOS section for correct setting. • The Serial ATA cable is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The current Serial...
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...ATA Primary Secondary (2 devices) (2 devices) - - Required IDE Configuration settings in BIOS Refer to the following table for details 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 - ICH5 supports a maximum of four (4) devices using these OS. ICH5 supports a maximum of six (6) devices using these OS. Compatible Mode - P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA Ports Only ASUS P4P800S SE...
...ATA Primary Secondary (2 devices) (2 devices) - - Required IDE Configuration settings in BIOS Refer to the following table for details 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 - ICH5 supports a maximum of four (4) devices using these OS. ICH5 supports a maximum of six (6) devices using these OS. Compatible Mode - P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA Ports Only ASUS P4P800S SE...
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...orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to PIN 1. SEC_IDE1 P4P800S SE ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA cable connector. Pin 20 on each IDE connector...disks, you connect the cables. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the secondary IDE connector. 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66/33 IDE ribbon cable. It is intentional. 3. PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 P4P800S SE IDE Connectors PIN 1 1-22 Chapter...
...orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to PIN 1. SEC_IDE1 P4P800S SE ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA cable connector. Pin 20 on each IDE connector...disks, you connect the cables. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the secondary IDE connector. 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66/33 IDE ribbon cable. It is intentional. 3. PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 P4P800S SE IDE Connectors PIN 1 1-22 Chapter...
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... Power LED Speaker Connector PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground P4P800S SE Reset SW ® IDE_LED ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. P4P800S SE System Panel Connector • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED (green)) This 3-1 pin connector... Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPKR (orange)) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. System panel connector (20 pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. The LED lights up ...
... Power LED Speaker Connector PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground P4P800S SE Reset SW ® IDE_LED ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. P4P800S SE System Panel Connector • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED (green)) This 3-1 pin connector... Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPKR (orange)) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. System panel connector (20 pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. The LED lights up ...
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..., Inc. done Erasing flash .... All rights reserved. Reading file ..... ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-3 What you see on the screen is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iP4P800SS...
..., Inc. done Erasing flash .... All rights reserved. Reading file ..... ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-3 What you see on the screen is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iP4P800SS...
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... automatically reboots the system when done. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-5
... automatically reboots the system when done. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-5
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... for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-7 Checking for CD-ROM... The support CD contains the original BIOS for floppy... Completed. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... If there is detected, the following screen message appears...
... for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-7 Checking for CD-ROM... The support CD contains the original BIOS for floppy... Completed. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... If there is detected, the following screen message appears...
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... Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select... of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-9 Use [+] or [-] to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [...
... Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select... of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-9 Use [+] or [-] to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [...
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.... System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to navigate...3.5 in ] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system ...
.... System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to navigate...3.5 in ] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system ...
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... : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items... item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI...
... : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items... item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI...
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...CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency depending on the CPU installed. If this item is not manually configurable. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-17 The value of this happens, revert to a higher AGP/PCI frequency for FSB 800 CPU. Configuration options: [Auto]...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU External Frequency (MHz) [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by BIOS and is auto-detected by the clock generator to select a specific CPU VCore voltage. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus...
...CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency depending on the CPU installed. If this item is not manually configurable. ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-17 The value of this happens, revert to a higher AGP/PCI frequency for FSB 800 CPU. Configuration options: [Auto]...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU External Frequency (MHz) [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by BIOS and is auto-detected by the clock generator to select a specific CPU VCore voltage. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus...
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...reserved for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-23 Select an item then press Enter to detect the presence of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled...] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to [Available], the specific IRQ is disabled. PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of USB devices at startup. When set to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] 2.4.6 USB...
...reserved for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide 2-23 Select an item then press Enter to detect the presence of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled...] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to [Available], the specific IRQ is disabled. PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of USB devices at startup. When set to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] 2.4.6 USB...