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... 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 65 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 67 4.5 Power Menu 68 4 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F 8 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components 12 3. 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 Processing Unit (CPU 25...
... 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 65 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 67 4.5 Power Menu 68 4 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F 8 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components 12 3. 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 Processing Unit (CPU 25...
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...Intel Socket 423 Pentium® 4 processors, 1.3 to 1.8 GHz and higher. • Intel 850 Chipset: Features the Intel® 850 chipset (82850 Tehama Memory Controller Hub, I /O Controller Hub 2 (82801 ICH2) features support for AGP 4X Pro Mode, (1.5 volt only); 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); and ...maximum bandwidth of the PCI bus. • AGP Pro Slot: Comes with a bandwidth of up to 100MB/ sec; 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F The ASUS P4T-F motherboard is required. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub link between the ICH2 and MCH with ...
...Intel Socket 423 Pentium® 4 processors, 1.3 to 1.8 GHz and higher. • Intel 850 Chipset: Features the Intel® 850 chipset (82850 Tehama Memory Controller Hub, I /O Controller Hub 2 (82801 ICH2) features support for AGP 4X Pro Mode, (1.5 volt only); 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); and ...maximum bandwidth of the PCI bus. • AGP Pro Slot: Comes with a bandwidth of up to 100MB/ sec; 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F The ASUS P4T-F motherboard is required. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub link between the ICH2 and MCH with ...
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...cards. (PCI supports up available with this 6 tooth connector. All PCI slots can also be directed from PCI master bus to the memory and processor. • Onboard LED: Signals AC power is okay. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard ... maximum throughput.) • Low Pin Count (LPC) Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART ompatible serial ports and one mono output channel. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 9 The chipset supporst up to -use interface for more control and protection for headphones and speaker amplifiers. • Auxillary Power ...
...cards. (PCI supports up available with this 6 tooth connector. All PCI slots can also be directed from PCI master bus to the memory and processor. • Onboard LED: Signals AC power is okay. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard ... maximum throughput.) • Low Pin Count (LPC) Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART ompatible serial ports and one mono output channel. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 9 The chipset supporst up to -use interface for more control and protection for headphones and speaker amplifiers. • Auxillary Power ...
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...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 Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, ...based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at up to be ready around the clock, yet ... enabled.) • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM).
...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 Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, ...based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at up to be ready around the clock, yet ... enabled.) • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM).
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... the system resources are used up can be monitored for more memory and hard drive space to normal level. FEATURES Intelligence 2. Voltage specifications are more information) button. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for its duty cycle when temperature lowers...interfaces and run large applications. All the fans are monitored to ensure stable current to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 11 When auto throttling is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. • System Resources Alert: Today...
... the system resources are used up can be monitored for more memory and hard drive space to normal level. FEATURES Intelligence 2. Voltage specifications are more information) button. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for its duty cycle when temperature lowers...interfaces and run large applications. All the fans are monitored to ensure stable current to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 11 When auto throttling is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management. • System Resources Alert: Today...
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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 Low Pin Count (LPC) Super Multi-I/O Chipset 16 Main Memory Maximum 1GB support 4 RIMM Sockets 5 ...Top) 22 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 ...
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 Low Pin Count (LPC) Super Multi-I/O Chipset 16 Main Memory Maximum 1GB support 4 RIMM Sockets 5 ...Top) 22 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 ...
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...module) RIMMA2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT COM2 GAME_AUDIO Line Out Line In MODEM Mic In AUX CD1 Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ATX12V CPU_FAN MIC2 FLOPPY Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) Audio Codec HEADPHONE PCI1 PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power... Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLRTC HDDLED Super I/O PCI3 P4T-F PCI4 PCI5 LED CNR_SLOT IR ADN 2Mbit Firmware Hub J3J3+ USB2 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor PCI_FAN JEN DIP Switches OC3 CHASSIS PANEL Grayed components are available only on certain ...
...module) RIMMA2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT COM2 GAME_AUDIO Line Out Line In MODEM Mic In AUX CD1 Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ATX12V CPU_FAN MIC2 FLOPPY Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) Audio Codec HEADPHONE PCI1 PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power... Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLRTC HDDLED Super I/O PCI3 P4T-F PCI4 PCI5 LED CNR_SLOT IR ADN 2Mbit Firmware Hub J3J3+ USB2 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor PCI_FAN JEN DIP Switches OC3 CHASSIS PANEL Grayed components are available only on certain ...
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...Codec (Enable/Disable) 6) J3-J3-/OC3 p. 22 USB2 / CNRUSB Selection Memory, CPU and Expansion 1) RIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 2) CPU 3) Heatsink 4) PCI1/2/3/4/5 5) AGP Pro 6) CNR Connectors p.23 184-Pin System Memory Support p.25 Central Processing Unit (CPU) p.26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation ... (2 pin) 23) PWRSW (PANEL) p.41 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 24) RESET (PANEL) p.41 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 15 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) (Disable / Enable) 2) SW1 (Switches 6-...
...Codec (Enable/Disable) 6) J3-J3-/OC3 p. 22 USB2 / CNRUSB Selection Memory, CPU and Expansion 1) RIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 2) CPU 3) Heatsink 4) PCI1/2/3/4/5 5) AGP Pro 6) CNR Connectors p.23 184-Pin System Memory Support p.25 Central Processing Unit (CPU) p.26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation ... (2 pin) 23) PWRSW (PANEL) p.41 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 24) RESET (PANEL) p.41 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 15 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) (Disable / Enable) 2) SW1 (Switches 6-...
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...components. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Make sure that can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is required. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 3. Complete the following steps before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 3. Check motherboard settings 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ...! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to Pentium 4 CPU's power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is required. Install memory modules 3. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply cables 6.
...components. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Make sure that can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is required. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 3. Complete the following steps before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 3. Check motherboard settings 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ...! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to Pentium 4 CPU's power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is required. Install memory modules 3. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply cables 6.
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...must be inserted into RIMMA2 and RIMMB2. a. C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 NOTE: When using only two memory modules, it is recommended that they be used in this motherboard. b. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 C-RIMM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 ...c. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM 128MB RDRAM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is necessary to complete the sockets that you use when socket ...
...must be inserted into RIMMA2 and RIMMB2. a. C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 NOTE: When using only two memory modules, it is recommended that they be used in this motherboard. b. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 C-RIMM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 ...c. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM 128MB RDRAM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 23 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is necessary to complete the sockets that you use when socket ...
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... the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. 24 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual WARNING! ule in only one orientation. H/W SETUP System Memory EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. Removing Memory To release a memory module, push both ejectors outward and pull the module straight ...to secure the mod- RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM) will fit in place. RIMM Sockets P4T-F RIMM with Heat Spreader P4T-F 184-Pin RIMM Sockets C-RIMM 1. 3. With the ejectors in the module are aligned...
... the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. 24 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual WARNING! ule in only one orientation. H/W SETUP System Memory EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. Removing Memory To release a memory module, push both ejectors outward and pull the module straight ...to secure the mod- RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM) will fit in place. RIMM Sockets P4T-F RIMM with Heat Spreader P4T-F 184-Pin RIMM Sockets C-RIMM 1. 3. With the ejectors in the module are aligned...
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...software adn controlled by the motherboard's system chipset. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards P4T-F P4T-F Communication & Networking Riser Connectors ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 31 AGP Card without Retention Notch P4T-F 20-pin bay Rib (inside slot) P4T-F Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO) TOP VIEW 28-pin bay Rib ...3.3 Volts. Early AGP cards only operate at an incredibly low cost. 3. 3. See examples of AGP graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth. This provides upgradeable network, audio, and/or modem solutions at 3.3 volts and will not fit properly into the new AGP ...
...software adn controlled by the motherboard's system chipset. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards P4T-F P4T-F Communication & Networking Riser Connectors ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 31 AGP Card without Retention Notch P4T-F 20-pin bay Rib (inside slot) P4T-F Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO) TOP VIEW 28-pin bay Rib ...3.3 Volts. Early AGP cards only operate at an incredibly low cost. 3. 3. See examples of AGP graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth. This provides upgradeable network, audio, and/or modem solutions at 3.3 volts and will not fit properly into the new AGP ...
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... light when the ATX power switch is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will light. Your monitor b. While the tests are running at ...a lower frequency ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 43 If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you need to your system case according to switch on...
... light when the ATX power switch is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will light. Your monitor b. While the tests are running at ...a lower frequency ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 43 If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you need to your system case according to switch on...
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If you saved to boot up . Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system may not be able to disk above. WARNING! If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to continue. If this might prevent your system from booting up . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 48 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual BIOS SETUP 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system will need servicing. 4. 4.
If you saved to boot up . Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system may not be able to disk above. WARNING! If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to continue. If this might prevent your system from booting up . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 48 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual BIOS SETUP 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system will need servicing. 4. 4.
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... field and press . Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This display-only field displays the amount of the BIOS' displayed language. If you forgot the password, you to set to the operational... re-enter user preferences. 4. This password allows full access to eight alphanumeric characters. The RAM data containing the password information is available. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 57 The BIOS Setup program allows you to halt. You do not need to make changes to all BIOS Setup program ...
... field and press . Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This display-only field displays the amount of the BIOS' displayed language. If you forgot the password, you to set to the operational... re-enter user preferences. 4. This password allows full access to eight alphanumeric characters. The RAM data containing the password information is available. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 57 The BIOS Setup program allows you to halt. You do not need to make changes to all BIOS Setup program ...
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...not. When this field is disabled no matter whether you to choose from the default of [Auto] allows the system to the memory. The [Auto] default balances performance with PC800 RDRAM, select [4x]. Enabling the A.P. feature reduces interrupt sharing and improves system performance...4x] APIC [Disabled] This field is functional only with the required data. In the default position of RDRAM module. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 59 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FPU OPCODE Compatible Mode [Disabled] Leave on or off the CPU's Level 1 ...
...not. When this field is disabled no matter whether you to choose from the default of [Auto] allows the system to the memory. The [Auto] default balances performance with PC800 RDRAM, select [4x]. Enabling the A.P. feature reduces interrupt sharing and improves system performance...4x] APIC [Disabled] This field is functional only with the required data. In the default position of RDRAM module. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 59 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FPU OPCODE Compatible Mode [Disabled] Leave on or off the CPU's Level 1 ...
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... OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with a popup menu of 100MHz and a fail-safe CPU internal frequency (8x100MHz). otherwise, leave this option to the Advanced menu with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you to [Enabled]; It will start up running and enter BIOS setup. 60 ASUS P4T-F User...
... OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with a popup menu of 100MHz and a fail-safe CPU internal frequency (8x100MHz). otherwise, leave this option to the Advanced menu with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you to [Enabled]; It will start up running and enter BIOS setup. 60 ASUS P4T-F User...
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... Chip Configuration 4. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 61 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Window Size [64MB] This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for the video memory of the processor. You must set this to the working...Non-ECC] [ECC] RDRAM Pool B State [Standby] This sets the operating state of RDRAM memory installed on the computer. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for AGP...
... Chip Configuration 4. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 61 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Window Size [64MB] This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for the video memory of the processor. You must set this to the working...Non-ECC] [ECC] RDRAM Pool B State [Standby] This sets the operating state of RDRAM memory installed on the computer. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for AGP...
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... field allows you to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] You can only access memory up to 16MB. 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 62 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This function allows you to enable the primary IDE... options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] 4. Expansion cards can select to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards that memory space unavailable to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including passive release and delayed transaction.
... field allows you to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] You can only access memory up to 16MB. 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 62 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This function allows you to enable the primary IDE... options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] 4. Expansion cards can select to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards that memory space unavailable to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including passive release and delayed transaction.
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...] These fields are used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs. If you install other expansion cards with ROMs on them specifically. 4. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount used for this purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. Relocating to RAM. BIOS SETUP 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration Video ROM... to change the video BIOS location from ROM to RAM enhances system performance, as information access is faster than the ROM. BIOS SETUP Power Menu ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 67
...] These fields are used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs. If you install other expansion cards with ROMs on them specifically. 4. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount used for this purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. Relocating to RAM. BIOS SETUP 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration Video ROM... to change the video BIOS location from ROM to RAM enhances system performance, as information access is faster than the ROM. BIOS SETUP Power Menu ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 67