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Carte mère ASUS Série P4 1-7 P4S8X-MX PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE PRI_IDE FLOPPY P4S8X-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA USB12 ATXPWR USB34 ...
Carte mère ASUS Série P4 1-7 P4S8X-MX PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE PRI_IDE FLOPPY P4S8X-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA USB12 ATXPWR USB34 ...
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... Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET PWRSW **RReeqquuiireesrtaunnAeTXalpimoweenrtsautipopnly.ATX 1-8 Chapitre 1 : Introduction au produit P4S800-MX SE PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE PRI_IDE FLOPPY P4S800-MX SE DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB2...
... Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET PWRSW **RReeqquuiireesrtaunnAeTXalpimoweenrtsautipopnly.ATX 1-8 Chapitre 1 : Introduction au produit P4S800-MX SE PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE PRI_IDE FLOPPY P4S800-MX SE DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB2...
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Features Contents Notices ...v Safety information v About this guide vi P4S800D-X specification summary vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Before you ...1-15 Chapter 2: 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 copy the current BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 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 screen 2-9...
Features Contents Notices ...v Safety information v About this guide vi P4S800D-X specification summary vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Before you ...1-15 Chapter 2: 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 copy the current BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 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 screen 2-9...
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viii P4S800D-X specification summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents CPU/Power/Chassis FAN connectors 20-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V ... audio in Front panel audio connector 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x Serial ATA ports 4Mb Flash ROM, ASUS JumperFree, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS Instant Music Lite PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis intrusion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 ...
viii P4S800D-X specification summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents CPU/Power/Chassis FAN connectors 20-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V ... audio in Front panel audio connector 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x Serial ATA ports 4Mb Flash ROM, ASUS JumperFree, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS Instant Music Lite PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis intrusion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 ...
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...controller in the P4S800D-X motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface. This protection eliminates the need to powerful sound systems. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 1-3...software compatibility with RAID 0, RAID 1 support The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to a fast 480 Mbps on page 2-27. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the SIS 964 chipset, the motherboard supports RAID0, RAID1 configuration using SATA drives. Serial...
...controller in the P4S800D-X motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface. This protection eliminates the need to powerful sound systems. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 1-3...software compatibility with RAID 0, RAID 1 support The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to a fast 480 Mbps on page 2-27. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the SIS 964 chipset, the motherboard supports RAID0, RAID1 configuration using SATA drives. Serial...
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... the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a stand-by power LED. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to playback audio files even before removing or plugging in case the system hangs due to the...each parameter. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before entering the operating system. See page 2-21. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby...
... the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a stand-by power LED. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to playback audio files even before removing or plugging in case the system hangs due to the...each parameter. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before entering the operating system. See page 2-21. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby...
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... 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary...
... 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary...
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... Clear CMOS P4S800D-X Clear RTC RAM setting You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear ...cell battery. The RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product ...
... Clear CMOS P4S800D-X Clear RTC RAM setting You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear ...cell battery. The RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product ...
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... pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the hard disk activity LED. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL1 ® P4S800D-X IDE_LED P4S800D-X System panel connector IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the... Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. The LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. The System Panel connector is in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • Reset Switch Lead...
... pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the hard disk activity LED. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL1 ® P4S800D-X IDE_LED P4S800D-X System panel connector IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the... Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. The LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. The System Panel connector is in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • Reset Switch Lead...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... A:/S then press . c. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to ... from the menu, then select Format. Important notes • It is in a floppy disk. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard is recommended that you do not have a copy of boot disks for each utility. Use this ...
... A:/S then press . c. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to ... from the menu, then select Format. Important notes • It is in a floppy disk. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard is recommended that you do not have a copy of boot disks for each utility. Use this ...
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...Inc. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o where "filename" can be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to the DOS prompt. What you see on the screen is not write-protected and have enough space (at least 600KB)... filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-3 The BIOS information on your optical drive. Reading flash ..... done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is your screen may not be used as shown. e. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American...
...Inc. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o where "filename" can be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to the DOS prompt. What you see on the screen is not write-protected and have enough space (at least 600KB)... filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-3 The BIOS information on your optical drive. Reading flash ..... done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is your screen may not be used as shown. e. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American...
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... on your motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. done Erasing flash .... Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... Reboot the system from the support CD to a floppy diskette. At the...
... on your motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. done Erasing flash .... Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... Reboot the system from the support CD to a floppy diskette. At the...
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... found !" Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Save the BIOS file to display the following. Reboot the system. 3. If there is not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Doing so may cause system boot failure! Checking for floppy... Flashed successfully. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-5
... found !" Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Save the BIOS file to display the following. Reboot the system. 3. If there is not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Doing so may cause system boot failure! Checking for floppy... Flashed successfully. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-5
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... saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable floppy disk, you downloaded from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... See section "2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." Starting BIOS recovery... If the BIOS file that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted...
... saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable floppy disk, you downloaded from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... See section "2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." Starting BIOS recovery... If the BIOS file that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted...
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... motherboard. Reading file "P4S800DX.ROM". DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-7 Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically...
... motherboard. Reading file "P4S800DX.ROM". DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-7 Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically...
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... failed. The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you are for reference purposes only, and may want to run this program. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS ...RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Even if you can update using the provided utility described in the future. It is designed to make it as easy to configure your...
... failed. The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you are for reference purposes only, and may want to run this program. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS ...RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Even if you can update using the provided utility described in the future. It is designed to make it as easy to configure your...
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... 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to select items in ] :[...ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Raid Mode] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette ...
... 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to select items in ] :[...ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Raid Mode] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette ...
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...of the menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information configurable, you may change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit)...IDE Slave OnChip SATA Controller System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is enclosed in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Raid Mode] The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main menu items Use [...
...of the menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information configurable, you may change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit)...IDE Slave OnChip SATA Controller System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is enclosed in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Raid Mode] The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main menu items Use [...
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Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Configuration options: [...IDE Slave OnChip SATA Controller System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Raid Mode] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate ...Time [xx:xx:xxxx] This item allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-11 Use [+] or [-] to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] This item ...
Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Configuration options: [...IDE Slave OnChip SATA Controller System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Raid Mode] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate ...Time [xx:xx:xxxx] This item allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-11 Use [+] or [-] to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] This item ...