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...may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ... missing. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
...may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ... missing. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4S800 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Special Features 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Before you proceed 1-9 1.7 ... Jumpers 1-16 1.12 Connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 feature 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-7 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4S800 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Special Features 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Before you proceed 1-9 1.7 ... Jumpers 1-16 1.12 Connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 feature 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-7 iii
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... 10/100 Mbps LAN controller + VIA VT6103 PHY Integrated 6 USB 2.0 ports Support S/PDIF out interface ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Jumperfree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory and AGP Voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100Mhz up...2.0/USB 1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x SPDIF-out port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (continued on the next page) ix P4S800 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special Features Overclocking Features Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for ...
... 10/100 Mbps LAN controller + VIA VT6103 PHY Integrated 6 USB 2.0 ports Support S/PDIF out interface ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Jumperfree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory and AGP Voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100Mhz up...2.0/USB 1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x SPDIF-out port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (continued on the next page) ix P4S800 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special Features Overclocking Features Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for ...
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P4S800 specifications summary Internal I /O shield Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, SM bus Form Factor ATX form ... ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX audio connectors Front panel audio connector S/PDIF out connector BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, ASUS JumperFree,Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2...
P4S800 specifications summary Internal I /O shield Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, SM bus Form Factor ATX form ... ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX audio connectors Front panel audio connector S/PDIF out connector BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, ASUS JumperFree,Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2...
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...174; Hyper-Threading technology and DDR400 memory makes the P4S800 deliver a full-value, high-performance solution for an optional ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGP 8X support AGP 8X is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds ...DIMM only. 1.4 Special Features 1.4.1 Product highlights With the SiS 648FX chipset, the ASUS P4S800 supports latest 800MHz front side bus and Intel® next generation Prescott CPU. The ASUS P4S800 motherboard is twice as fast as AGP4X. Simply restart the system and the BIOS ...
...174; Hyper-Threading technology and DDR400 memory makes the P4S800 deliver a full-value, high-performance solution for an optional ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGP 8X support AGP 8X is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds ...DIMM only. 1.4 Special Features 1.4.1 Product highlights With the SiS 648FX chipset, the ASUS P4S800 supports latest 800MHz front side bus and Intel® next generation Prescott CPU. The ASUS P4S800 motherboard is twice as fast as AGP4X. Simply restart the system and the BIOS ...
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Chapter 1: Product introduction The socket is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 1.7.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the socket ...
Chapter 1: Product introduction The socket is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 1.7.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the socket ...
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...connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. You may configure two hard disks to PIN 1. P4S800 ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the floppy ribbon cable to the hard disk documentation for the secondary ...drive) and the black connector to match the covered hole on the motherboard. 1. If you connect the cables. BIOS supports specific device bootup. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE P4S800 IDE Connectors 1-18 PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.12 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the...
...connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. You may configure two hard disks to PIN 1. P4S800 ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the floppy ribbon cable to the hard disk documentation for the secondary ...drive) and the black connector to match the covered hole on the motherboard. 1. If you connect the cables. BIOS supports specific device bootup. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE P4S800 IDE Connectors 1-18 PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.12 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the...
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...on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND OC# P4S800 ® P4S800 USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 Do not connect OC# to GND, the system may connect an optional USB 2.0/GAME module, connect...panel are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. SPDIF_OUT P4S800 ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND P4S800 Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is inadequate use this header. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high ...
...on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND OC# P4S800 ® P4S800 USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 Do not connect OC# to GND, the system may connect an optional USB 2.0/GAME module, connect...panel are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. SPDIF_OUT P4S800 ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND P4S800 Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is inadequate use this header. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high ...
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... its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup General help window, press or . Use and or the up and down arrow keys to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To exit the help In addition to scroll through the values for the highlighted...
... its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup General help window, press or . Use and or the up and down arrow keys to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To exit the help In addition to scroll through the values for the highlighted...
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... (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the main menu. While moving around through the various menus and sub-menus. Valid values for the currently ... default values. The sub-menu appears. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-9 System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to field within a menu. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in...
... (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the main menu. While moving around through the various menus and sub-menus. Valid values for the currently ... default values. The sub-menu appears. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-9 System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to field within a menu. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in...
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... the appropriate CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] CPU VCore [1.xxxV] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is recommended that you to select a specific CPU core voltage. Note that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU Frequency [MHz]. Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the...
... the appropriate CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] CPU VCore [1.xxxV] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is recommended that you to select a specific CPU core voltage. Note that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU Frequency [MHz]. Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the...
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... hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If any of the monitored items is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-23 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at a certain time and day by selecting [Everyday] or at least...
... hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If any of the monitored items is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-23 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at a certain time and day by selecting [Everyday] or at least...
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...or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ... is defaced or missing. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
...or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ... is defaced or missing. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4S800 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Special Features 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Before you proceed 1-9 1.7 ... Jumpers 1-15 1.12 Connectors 1-17 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 feature 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-7 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4S800 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Special Features 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Before you proceed 1-9 1.7 ... Jumpers 1-15 1.12 Connectors 1-17 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 feature 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-7 iii
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.../100 Mbps LAN controller + VIA VT6103 PHY Integrated 6 USB 2.0 ports Support S/PDIF out interface ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Jumperfree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory and AGP Voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from ...USB 1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x SPDIF-out port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (continued on the next page) ix P4S800 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special Features Overclocking Features Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for...
.../100 Mbps LAN controller + VIA VT6103 PHY Integrated 6 USB 2.0 ports Support S/PDIF out interface ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Jumperfree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory and AGP Voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from ...USB 1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x SPDIF-out port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (continued on the next page) ix P4S800 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special Features Overclocking Features Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for...
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x P4S800 specifications summary Internal I /O shield Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, SM bus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in User's ...-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX audio connectors Front panel audio connector S/PDIF out connector 2Mb Flash ROM, ASUS JumperFree,Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2...
x P4S800 specifications summary Internal I /O shield Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, SM bus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in User's ...-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX audio connectors Front panel audio connector S/PDIF out connector 2Mb Flash ROM, ASUS JumperFree,Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2...
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...to enjoy this protection feature without the need to 1 DIMM only. The ASUS P4S800 motherboard is twice as fast as AGP4X. AGP 8X support AGP 8X is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with 32 DDR chips support to open the system... incredible value for an optional ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Special Features 1.4.1 Product highlights With the SiS 648FX chipset, the ASUS P4S800 supports latest 800MHz front side bus and Intel® next generation Prescott CPU. eliminates the need to overclocking failure, C.P.R.
...to enjoy this protection feature without the need to 1 DIMM only. The ASUS P4S800 motherboard is twice as fast as AGP4X. AGP 8X support AGP 8X is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with 32 DDR chips support to open the system... incredible value for an optional ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Special Features 1.4.1 Product highlights With the SiS 648FX chipset, the ASUS P4S800 supports latest 800MHz front side bus and Intel® next generation Prescott CPU. eliminates the need to overclocking failure, C.P.R.
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... mark on 0.13 micron process. Chapter 1: Product introduction The socket is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the chassis 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512/256KB L2 cache on one corner. This processor supports 800/533...
... mark on 0.13 micron process. Chapter 1: Product introduction The socket is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the chassis 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512/256KB L2 cache on one corner. This processor supports 800/533...
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... P4S800 IDE Connectors PIN 1 ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-17 PIN 1 P4S800 ® FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each IDE connector is recommended that you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. BIOS supports specific ...cables with two ribbon cables - IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. P4S800 ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard. 1.
... P4S800 IDE Connectors PIN 1 ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-17 PIN 1 P4S800 ® FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each IDE connector is recommended that you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. BIOS supports specific ...cables with two ribbon cables - IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. P4S800 ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard. 1.
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... with USB 2.0 specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. The module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 11. SPDIF_OUT P4S800 ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND P4S800 Digital Audio Connector The... optional USB 2.0/GAME module, connect the USB cable to this to connect one end of the audio cable to the S/PDIF module. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-21 If the S/PDIF out port at the rear panel is available for a S/PDIF audio module that allows digital...
... with USB 2.0 specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. The module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 11. SPDIF_OUT P4S800 ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND P4S800 Digital Audio Connector The... optional USB 2.0/GAME module, connect the USB cable to this to connect one end of the audio cable to the S/PDIF module. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-21 If the S/PDIF out port at the rear panel is available for a S/PDIF audio module that allows digital...