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HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T-F Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 23 3.5.1 CPU Installation 25 3.5 Central... Menu Bar 50 4.2.2 Legend Bar 50 4.3 Main Menu 52 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 53 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 56 4.4 Advanced Menu 58 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 61 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 63 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 65 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 67 4.5 Power Menu 68 4 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist...
HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T-F Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 23 3.5.1 CPU Installation 25 3.5 Central... Menu Bar 50 4.2.2 Legend Bar 50 4.3 Main Menu 52 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 53 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 56 4.4 Advanced Menu 58 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 61 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 63 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 65 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 67 4.5 Power Menu 68 4 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist...
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INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. HARDWARE SETUP 4. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for ... jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Retention Module (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module Rambus LAN Card 1394 Card ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 7 FEATURES 3. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections...
INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. HARDWARE SETUP 4. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for ... jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Retention Module (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module Rambus LAN Card 1394 Card ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 7 FEATURES 3. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections...
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... Slot: Comes with two connectors that supports AGP cards for exceptiona peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual twice the maximum bandwidth of 266MB/sec - 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F The ASUS P4T-F motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • Intel Processor Support: Intel Socket 423...
... Slot: Comes with two connectors that supports AGP cards for exceptiona peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual twice the maximum bandwidth of 266MB/sec - 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F The ASUS P4T-F motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • Intel Processor Support: Intel Socket 423...
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... throughput.) • Low Pin Count (LPC) Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART ompatible serial ports and one mono output channel. 2. FEATURES • CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio, V.90 analog modem,... Components • AC'97 Codec: The latest high-performance mini-chipset supports hi-fidelity 18-bit stereo, full duplex audio performance. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 9 The chipset supporst up available with EPP and ECP capabilities. All PCI slots can also be directed from COM2 ...
... throughput.) • Low Pin Count (LPC) Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART ompatible serial ports and one mono output channel. 2. FEATURES • CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio, V.90 analog modem,... Components • AC'97 Codec: The latest high-performance mini-chipset supports hi-fidelity 18-bit stereo, full duplex audio performance. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 9 The chipset supporst up available with EPP and ECP capabilities. All PCI slots can also be directed from COM2 ...
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... connectors that you do not have to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. With these features implemented in two channels. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance Features • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with existing DMA devices...UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape...
... connectors that you do not have to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. With these features implemented in two channels. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance Features • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with existing DMA devices...UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual FEATURES Specifications 2. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape...
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... power button for RPM and failure. Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable current to prevent possible application crashes. FEATURES Intelligence 2. Regardless of its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat... the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to critical motherboard components. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 11 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection...
... power button for RPM and failure. Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable current to prevent possible application crashes. FEATURES Intelligence 2. Regardless of its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat... the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to critical motherboard components. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 11 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection...
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2. FEATURES 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 2 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 4 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 11 2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH 13...1 Line Out Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line In Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line Microphone Connector Bottom) 22 Hardware Monitoring ASUS onboard chipset 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 3 Special Feature Auxillary Power Connector 6 Onboard LED 14 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations...
2. FEATURES 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 2 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 4 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2 11 2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH 13...1 Line Out Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line In Connector Bottom) 22 1 Line Microphone Connector Bottom) 22 Hardware Monitoring ASUS onboard chipset 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 3 Special Feature Auxillary Power Connector 6 Onboard LED 14 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-F CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency P4T-F Selection ON ON ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21.0x ON 1... [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Set the DSW switches according to Jumper Mode, [1-2]. (See 1, JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) in 3, HARDWARE SETUP.) 2. When JumperFree mode is enabled...the clock multiplier to use this feature, JEN must be set the CPU Frequency.) SW1 3. 3.
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-F CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency P4T-F Selection ON ON ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17.0x ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21.0x ON 1... [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Set the DSW switches according to Jumper Mode, [1-2]. (See 1, JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) in 3, HARDWARE SETUP.) 2. When JumperFree mode is enabled...the clock multiplier to use this feature, JEN must be set the CPU Frequency.) SW1 3. 3.
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... Wake Up 3. Set to +5VSB to allow wake up (USBPWR) Set these jumpers are set to CPU; NOTES: 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 21 3. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in slow refresh... the three jumpers is 1-2 to allow wake up . 2. RAM refreshed; power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers to +5V to select +5V (because not...
... Wake Up 3. Set to +5VSB to allow wake up (USBPWR) Set these jumpers are set to CPU; NOTES: 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 21 3. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in slow refresh... the three jumpers is 1-2 to allow wake up . 2. RAM refreshed; power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers to +5V to select +5V (because not...
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... LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. HDDLED P4T-F P4T-F HDD Activity LED ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 39 You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. IR 1 P4T-F P4T-F Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View IRTX +5V GND (NC...
... LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. HDDLED P4T-F P4T-F HDD Activity LED ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 39 You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. IR 1 P4T-F P4T-F Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View IRTX +5V GND (NC...
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...). 3. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you turn on your system user's manual. 4. While the tests are running at a lower frequency ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 43 The system will then run power-on the front panel of your system case according to your devices in an endless loop... may have failed a power-on the monitor may light up or switch between orange and green after the system's if it has a power standby feature. After all switches are made, close the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord into the power supply located on the chain) c. External...
...). 3. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you turn on your system user's manual. 4. While the tests are running at a lower frequency ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 43 The system will then run power-on the front panel of your system case according to your devices in an endless loop... may have failed a power-on the monitor may light up or switch between orange and green after the system's if it has a power standby feature. After all switches are made, close the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord into the power supply located on the chain) c. External...
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..., reconfiguring your computer. The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to configure your BIOS screens exactly. 4. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 49 Press to "Run Setup". 4. Even if you from calling up the Setup utility. It is a menu-driven program, which...management settings. The EEPROM on again. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is used if you still need to enable the Security Password Feature or make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that can recognize these changes and record them in the future you may ...
..., reconfiguring your computer. The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to configure your BIOS screens exactly. 4. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 49 Press to "Run Setup". 4. Even if you from calling up the Setup utility. It is a menu-driven program, which...management settings. The EEPROM on again. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is used if you still need to enable the Security Password Feature or make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that can recognize these changes and record them in the future you may ...
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...The following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup 4. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction 50 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual BIOS SETUP 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the Setup screen you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field ...field or Moves the cursor to the first field or Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to the advanced features. ADVANCED Use this menu to configure the default system device used to exit the Setup program. POWER Use this menu to exit the...
...The following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup 4. BIOS SETUP Menu Introduction 50 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual BIOS SETUP 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the Setup screen you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field ...field or Moves the cursor to the first field or Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to the advanced features. ADVANCED Use this menu to configure the default system device used to exit the Setup program. POWER Use this menu to exit the...
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... manually. Note that came with your hard drive to determine the optimal value and set to this feature may not always be set value may decrease system performance. This feature is automatically configured, the set to enter into this field. Set to [Disabled] to the highest... number supported by the drive. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 55 BIOS SETUP Head This field configures the...
... manually. Note that came with your hard drive to determine the optimal value and set to this feature may not always be set value may decrease system performance. This feature is automatically configured, the set to enter into this field. Set to [Disabled] to the highest... number supported by the drive. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 55 BIOS SETUP Head This field configures the...
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... on this sub-menu, press the key to exit back to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, you just configured. 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4. BIOS SETUP Other options for the hard disk drive that you will notice that the drive size appear in the field for "Type:" are...IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 56 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - BIOS SETUP Main Menu Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to 30...
... on this sub-menu, press the key to exit back to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, you just configured. 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4. BIOS SETUP Other options for the hard disk drive that you will notice that the drive size appear in the field for "Type:" are...IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 56 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - BIOS SETUP Main Menu Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to 30...
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...options: [1.850] [1.825] [1.800] [1.775] [1.750] [1.725] [1.700] RDRAM Turbo Mode [Disabled] This feature enables the RDRAM Turbo feature. Note that selecting a frequency higher than the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to the subsequent 2 fields. BIOS...BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU Internal Frequency [Manual] When the motherboard is set to [Manual]) This feature tells the clock generator which frequency to send to match the speed of your CPU. BIOS will ...frequency of the CPU. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 58 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual
...options: [1.850] [1.825] [1.800] [1.775] [1.750] [1.725] [1.700] RDRAM Turbo Mode [Disabled] This feature enables the RDRAM Turbo feature. Note that selecting a frequency higher than the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to the subsequent 2 fields. BIOS...BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU Internal Frequency [Manual] When the motherboard is set to [Manual]) This feature tells the clock generator which frequency to send to match the speed of your CPU. BIOS will ...frequency of the CPU. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 58 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual
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... [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 59 4. BIOS SETUP RDRAM Frequency:FSB Ratio (MHz) [Auto] This feature tells the clock generator which frequency to send to supply the processor with Windows XP or...and set to [Disabled], USB controller legacy mode is detected or not. Alternatively, with PC600 RDRAM, select [3x], and with stability. C. feature reduces interrupt sharing and improves system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These...
... [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 59 4. BIOS SETUP RDRAM Frequency:FSB Ratio (MHz) [Auto] This feature tells the clock generator which frequency to send to supply the processor with Windows XP or...and set to [Disabled], USB controller legacy mode is detected or not. Alternatively, with PC600 RDRAM, select [3x], and with stability. C. feature reduces interrupt sharing and improves system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These...
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...RDRAM memory installed on the computer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Window Size [64MB] This feature allows you to the working state quickly. You must set this feature; Configuration options: [Standby] [Nap] AGP Fast-Write [Enabled] This controls the AGP fast-write function.... It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 61 BIOS SETUP ...
...RDRAM memory installed on the computer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Window Size [64MB] This feature allows you to the working state quickly. You must set this feature; Configuration options: [Standby] [Nap] AGP Fast-Write [Enabled] This controls the AGP fast-write function.... It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 61 BIOS SETUP ...
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... space for ISA expansion cards that memory space unavailable to 16MB. Expansion cards can select to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including passive release and delayed transaction. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 62 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Setting the address space to a particular setting will make that require it. 4. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary...
... space for ISA expansion cards that memory space unavailable to 16MB. Expansion cards can select to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including passive release and delayed transaction. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 62 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Setting the address space to a particular setting will make that require it. 4. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary...
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...; [No Swap] [Swap AB] Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set the addresses for the onboard serial connectors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 63 BIOS will automatically activate the Audio Controller if it will no longer work if you to set to [Read Only], this field... activates the onboard standard infrared feature and sets the second serial UART to floppy disks by allowing reads from the floppy disk drive but not writes. Configuration options: [3F8H...
...; [No Swap] [Swap AB] Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set the addresses for the onboard serial connectors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 63 BIOS will automatically activate the Audio Controller if it will no longer work if you to set to [Read Only], this field... activates the onboard standard infrared feature and sets the second serial UART to floppy disks by allowing reads from the floppy disk drive but not writes. Configuration options: [3F8H...