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...12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4S800 series support CD 80-conductor UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for a cost-effective desktop platform solution. ...-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, USB 2.0 and 6-channel audio features, the P4S800 is damaged or missing, contact your affordable vehicle to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4S800 motherboard! The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 or Celeron Processor in ...
...12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4S800 series support CD 80-conductor UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for a cost-effective desktop platform solution. ...-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, USB 2.0 and 6-channel audio features, the P4S800 is damaged or missing, contact your affordable vehicle to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4S800 motherboard! The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 or Celeron Processor in ...
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1.3 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1 23 4 5 6 16 7 8 15 14 17 13 12 11 10 18 19 27 26 25 24 23 ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 9 20 21 22 1-3 Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades.
1.3 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1 23 4 5 6 16 7 8 15 14 17 13 12 11 10 18 19 27 26 25 24 23 ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 9 20 21 22 1-3 Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades.
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... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for your LAN applications. 17 PS/2 mouse port. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-5 Wi-Fi networks use radio technologies known as shown in the 2.4 GHz band. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/ Center. 21...
... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for your LAN applications. 17 PS/2 mouse port. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-5 Wi-Fi networks use radio technologies known as shown in the 2.4 GHz band. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/ Center. 21...
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... 5.1 and EAX. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. ASUS Instant Music Lite Through this unique feature, P4S800 is the industry's high-performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-7 SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. S/PDIF out...
... 5.1 and EAX. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. ASUS Instant Music Lite Through this unique feature, P4S800 is the industry's high-performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-7 SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. S/PDIF out...
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... +1.5V AGP cards on them due to ensure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Whenever you uninstall any component, place it . P4S800 ® SB_PWR P4S800 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your AGP slot or motherboard... removing the motherboard. Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your chassis to static electricity. 3. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-9
... +1.5V AGP cards on them due to ensure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Whenever you uninstall any component, place it . P4S800 ® SB_PWR P4S800 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your AGP slot or motherboard... removing the motherboard. Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your chassis to static electricity. 3. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-9
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... to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-11 This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with the heatsink package. 7. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. The...
... to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-11 This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with the heatsink package. 7. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. The...
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... 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-13 Qualified DDR 400 memory modules: Vendor Part Number Chip Vendor Chip Part Number ADATA /S MDOMO5F3G31-JB1EAZ Mosel V58C2256804SAT5 ADATA /S MDOADHF3G31-JB1FC2 ADATA ADD8608A8A...
... 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-13 Qualified DDR 400 memory modules: Vendor Part Number Chip Vendor Chip Part Number ADATA /S MDOMO5F3G31-JB1EAZ Mosel V58C2256804SAT5 ADATA /S MDOADHF3G31-JB1FC2 ADATA ADD8608A8A...
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... 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI slot 1 - ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-15 shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments...
... 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI slot 1 - ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-15 shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments...
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... RTC RAM CLRTC 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can...
... RTC RAM CLRTC 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can...
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... for a chassis designed with a jumper cap. If you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU. P4S800 ® ATXPWR ATX12V Pin 1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC GND +5.0VDC +5.0VDC +12V DC...pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are designed to an ATX 12V power supply. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4S800 ® P4S800 Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-19 ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors connect to fit these connectors in only one...
... for a chassis designed with a jumper cap. If you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU. P4S800 ® ATXPWR ATX12V Pin 1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC GND +5.0VDC +5.0VDC +12V DC...pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are designed to an ATX 12V power supply. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4S800 ® P4S800 Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-19 ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors connect to fit these connectors in only one...
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... panel audio cable that allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. P4S800 ® P4S800 Wi-Fi Slot ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide WIFI 1-21 Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. 7. WiFi connector (63-pin...
... panel audio cable that allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. P4S800 ® P4S800 Wi-Fi Slot ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide WIFI 1-21 Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. 7. WiFi connector (63-pin...
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Attach the casemounted suspend switch to the system power LED. The read or write activities of certain system components. P4S800 System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to this LED to light up when... 2-pin connector. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-23 ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground P4S800 ® IDE_LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. 12.
Attach the casemounted suspend switch to the system power LED. The read or write activities of certain system components. P4S800 System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to this LED to light up when... 2-pin connector. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 1-23 ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground P4S800 ® IDE_LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. 12.
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...your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the disk. 2. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-3 appears. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the programmable flash... D is recommended that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to create a bootable system disk. AFLASH works only in File] BIOS Version: P4S800 Boot Block WARNING! Continue to remove the message, then type in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work in the correct file name...
...your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the disk. 2. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-3 appears. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the programmable flash... D is recommended that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to create a bootable system disk. AFLASH works only in File] BIOS Version: P4S800 Boot Block WARNING! Continue to remove the message, then type in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work in the correct file name...
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This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. The utility starts to start the update. 7. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-5
This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. The utility starts to start the update. 7. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-5
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... example, you see on . This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to the advanced features. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-7
... example, you see on . This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to the advanced features. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-7
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... any of each menu. Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-9 The sub-menu appears.
... any of each menu. Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-9 The sub-menu appears.
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...-compatible disk drives [MO] - for the hard disk drive that you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. for the drive. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-11 Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to the next section for the Type field are removing a drive and not replacing it, select...
...-compatible disk drives [MO] - for the hard disk drive that you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. for the drive. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-11 Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to the next section for the Type field are removing a drive and not replacing it, select...
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Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to 30 characters per second. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-13 Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated ... [Disabled] Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for displaying the first and second characters. Set to [Disabled] to [User Type HDD].
Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to 30 characters per second. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-13 Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated ... [Disabled] Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for displaying the first and second characters. Set to [Disabled] to [User Type HDD].
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... the system. The default of greater than 64MB, you are using this option to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to enable or disable the Instant Music feature. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-15 PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. When you to the default...
... the system. The default of greater than 64MB, you are using this option to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to enable or disable the Instant Music feature. ASUS P4S800 motherboard user guide 2-15 PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. When you to the default...