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PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Re*qRueiequrtireusnaenaAlTimXepnowtaetriosnupApTlyX. 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 ... 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB CLRTC1 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Carte mère ASUS Série P4 1-7
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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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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 power... 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 ...
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 power... 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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...8X (AGP 3.0) is backward compatible with customizable boot logos. The Serial ATA specification allows for 5.1 surround sound, and over 90dB dynamic range. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to 2.12 GB/s. With a bus of devices such as AGP 4X. 8 USB 2.0 ... into a high-end entertainment system with RAID 0, RAID 1 support The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to powerful sound systems. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 1-3 The HyperStreaming Engine smartly manages the data streaming to buy a replacement ROM chip. See pages 1-19.
...8X (AGP 3.0) is backward compatible with customizable boot logos. The Serial ATA specification allows for 5.1 surround sound, and over 90dB dynamic range. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to 2.12 GB/s. With a bus of devices such as AGP 4X. 8 USB 2.0 ... into a high-end entertainment system with RAID 0, RAID 1 support The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to powerful sound systems. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 1-3 The HyperStreaming Engine smartly manages the data streaming to buy a replacement ROM chip. See pages 1-19.
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...ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that the system is detached from a floppy disk. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See page 2-21. 1.4 Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. The ... the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you should shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU's previous setting for each parameter. feature of the onboard LED. ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF ...
...ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that the system is detached from a floppy disk. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See page 2-21. 1.4 Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. The ... the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you should shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU's previous setting for each parameter. feature of the onboard LED. ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF ...
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...* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. shared - - AGP slot shared - - - - used -- -- -- When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. PCI slot 4 - - - Onboard USB 1.1/2.0 controller...
...* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. shared - - AGP slot shared - - - - used -- -- -- When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. PCI slot 4 - - - Onboard USB 1.1/2.0 controller...
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...1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. CLRTC1 ® P4S800D-X 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS P4S800D-X Clear RTC RAM setting You do not need to clear the RTC... due to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. The RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM...
...1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. CLRTC1 ® P4S800D-X 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS P4S800D-X Clear RTC RAM setting You do not need to clear the RTC... due to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. The RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM...
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...2-pin IDE_LED) This connector supplies power to the system power LED. 11. 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 while in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)... This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. Any read or ...
...2-pin IDE_LED) This connector supplies power to the system power LED. 11. 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 while in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)... This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. Any read or ...
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Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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... save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file in a floppy disk. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for Windows® 2000: a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the AFUDOS or the ASUS Update utilities. • A working BIOS file for each utility. DOS environment Insert... a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you do not have a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of ...
... save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file in a floppy disk. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for Windows® 2000: a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the AFUDOS or the ASUS Update utilities. • A working BIOS file for each utility. DOS environment Insert... a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you do not have a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of ...
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... Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to continue. 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... Press , then follow screen instructions to the ... alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3) alpha-numeric characters for reference only. The BIOS information on your optical drive. Press the Enter key. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-3
... Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to continue. 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... Press , then follow screen instructions to the ... alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3) alpha-numeric characters for reference only. The BIOS information on your optical drive. Press the Enter key. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-3
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... 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> 5. 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. The screen displays the status of paper. done Writing...
... 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> 5. 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. The screen displays the status of paper. done Writing...
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...-in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Reading file "P4S800DX.ROM". The EZ Flash is found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Flashed successfully. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-5 To launch EZ Flash, press + during...
...-in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Reading file "P4S800DX.ROM". The EZ Flash is found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Flashed successfully. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-5 To launch EZ Flash, press + during...
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... this disk to a bootable floppy disk, you may cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... If you downloaded from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Reading file "P4S800DX.ROM". Boot the system. 2. If the BIOS file that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4S800DX.ROM) before proceeding with the motherboard or a floppy disk that you have...
... this disk to a bootable floppy disk, you may cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... If you downloaded from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Reading file "P4S800DX.ROM". Boot the system. 2. If the BIOS file that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4S800DX.ROM) before proceeding with the motherboard or a floppy disk that you have...
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...failure! 4. Checking for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... If there is no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-7 CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... Place the... support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1.
...failure! 4. Checking for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... If there is no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-7 CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... Place the... support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1.
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...supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you with its test routines. The LPC chip on your system using this last option only if the ... section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections among the predetermined choices. This section explains how to reconfigure your screen. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Because the BIOS software is a menudriven program, which means you wish to run this program. This requires you may want to enable the security ...
...supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you with its test routines. The LPC chip on your system using this last option only if the ... section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections among the predetermined choices. This section explains how to reconfigure your screen. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Because the BIOS software is a menudriven program, which means you wish to run this program. This requires you may want to enable the security ...
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...-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Raid Mode] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The...desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. 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 ...
...-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Raid Mode] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The...desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. 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 ...
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...items An item with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is user- A configurable field is enclosed in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Raid Mode] The other items on the screen. NorthBridge SiS655FX/TX Configuration SouthBridge SiS964 Configuration Select Screen... menu items. Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Pop-up window with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. Select Screen Select Item +-...
...items An item with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is user- A configurable field is enclosed in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Raid Mode] The other items on the screen. NorthBridge SiS655FX/TX Configuration SouthBridge SiS964 Configuration Select Screen... menu items. Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Pop-up window with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. Select Screen Select Item +-...
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...25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary...TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-11 Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day ...
...25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary...TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-11 Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day ...