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... RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS P4T-F Manual Revision: 1.01 E868 Release Date: September 2001 2 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Manual revisions are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Product warranty or service will not...
... RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS P4T-F Manual Revision: 1.01 E868 Release Date: September 2001 2 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Manual revisions are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Product warranty or service will not...
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...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 3
...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 3
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INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. CONTENTS 1. 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 ...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
INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. CONTENTS 1. 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 ...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
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APPENDIX 89 7.1 Glossary 89 INDEX 95 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 80 6.1 ASUS Live Update 80 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 81 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 86 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 87 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Install Operating System 77 5.2 Start Windows 77 5.3 P4T-F Motherboard Support CD 78 6. CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 70 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 71 4.6 Boot Menu 72 4.7 Exit Menu 74 5.
APPENDIX 89 7.1 Glossary 89 INDEX 95 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 80 6.1 ASUS Live Update 80 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 81 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 86 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 87 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Install Operating System 77 5.2 Start Windows 77 5.3 P4T-F Motherboard Support CD 78 6. CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 70 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 71 4.6 Boot Menu 72 4.7 Exit Menu 74 5.
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... try to comply with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Reprinted from that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the...
... try to comply with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Reprinted from that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the...
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... spare 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 If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package ...is divided into the following sections: 1. BIOS SETUP 5. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for ...
... spare 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 If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package ...is divided into the following sections: 1. BIOS SETUP 5. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for ...
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... of the processor's external frequency. • UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with support for exceptiona peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 2. and dual channel RDRAM. • Intel ICH2: The Intel I /O Controller and Firmware Hub) with two connectors that supports AGP cards for UltraDMA/100, which...
... of the processor's external frequency. • UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with support for exceptiona peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 2. and dual channel RDRAM. • Intel ICH2: The Intel I /O Controller and Firmware Hub) with two connectors that supports AGP cards for UltraDMA/100, which...
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... easy-to 133MB/s 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 2. FEATURES Optional Components 2. The chipset supporst up to the memory and processor. • Onboard LED: Signals AC power is okay. • Desktop Management Interface...
... easy-to 133MB/s 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 2. FEATURES Optional Components 2. The chipset supporst up to the memory and processor. • Onboard LED: Signals AC power is okay. • Desktop Management Interface...
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...66, 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 Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. UltraDMA/...bit device drivers and installation procedures for PC 99 certification. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance Features • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with a peak ...
...66, 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 Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. UltraDMA/...bit device drivers and installation procedures for PC 99 certification. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance Features • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with a peak ...
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... • Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 11 FEATURES Intelligence 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and ...critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is enabled, the CPU with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up...
... • Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 11 FEATURES Intelligence 2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and ...critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is enabled, the CPU with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up...
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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 ...) 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 MB Components 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 ...) 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 MB Components 2.
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T-F Motherboard Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 24.4cm (9.60in) ATX Power Connector USBPWR RIMMB2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) RIMMB1 (... 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 models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 30.5cm (12.0in...
HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T-F Motherboard Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port1 B: Port2 COM1 24.4cm (9.60in) ATX Power Connector USBPWR RIMMB2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) RIMMB1 (... 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 models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 30.5cm (12.0in...
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Selection (SW1 Switches 1-5) 3) SW1 (Switches 1-4) p. 20 Manual CPU Ratio Settings (SW1 Switches 7-10) 4) USBPWR p. 21 USB Device Wake-up (USBPWR) 5) ADN p. 22 Onboard Audio Codec (Enable/Disable) 6) J3-J3-/OC3 p. 22 ...System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (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 HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) (Disable / Enable) 2) SW1 (Switches 6-10) p. 19 CPU Ext. H/W SETUP ...
Selection (SW1 Switches 1-5) 3) SW1 (Switches 1-4) p. 20 Manual CPU Ratio Settings (SW1 Switches 7-10) 4) USBPWR p. 21 USB Device Wake-up (USBPWR) 5) ADN p. 22 Onboard Audio Codec (Enable/Disable) 6) J3-J3-/OC3 p. 22 ...System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (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 HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) (Disable / Enable) 2) SW1 (Switches 6-10) p. 19 CPU Ext. H/W SETUP ...
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... SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure IMPORTANT: Due to your computer: 1. Install memory modules 3. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply cables 6. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 3.
... SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure IMPORTANT: Due to your computer: 1. Install memory modules 3. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply cables 6. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 3.
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WARNING! P4T-F P4T-F Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 3. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Use a grounded wrist strap before you work on the ... switches and/or jumpers. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section tells you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very...
WARNING! P4T-F P4T-F Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 3. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. Use a grounded wrist strap before you work on the ... switches and/or jumpers. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section tells you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very...
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Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Selection 7. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2] JEN OFF SW1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P4T-F 12 Jumper Mode P4T-F JumperFree™ Mode Setting 23 Jumper Free (Default) 18 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual The illustration below shows all the switches in the OFF position. Frequency Multiple 5. Frequency Selection 8. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) JumperFree™ Mode...
Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Selection 7. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2] JEN OFF SW1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P4T-F 12 Jumper Mode P4T-F JumperFree™ Mode Setting 23 Jumper Free (Default) 18 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual The illustration below shows all the switches in the OFF position. Frequency Multiple 5. Frequency Selection 8. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 1) JumperFree™ Mode...
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... not guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. It may result in a slower speed. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Overclocking the processor is not recommended. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 19 This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. SW1...
... not guaranteed to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. It may result in a slower speed. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Overclocking the processor is not recommended. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 19 This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. SW1...
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...] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 4 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual IMPORTANT: 1. Set the DSW switches according to coordinate the ratio of your processor and the bus frequency. HARDWARE SETUP... 3) Manual CPU Ratio Settings (SW1 Switches 1-4) Set SW1 switches (7-10) to use BIOS setup in place of these switches. (Set Operating Frequency Setting to Jumper Mode, [1-2]. (...
...] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 4 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual IMPORTANT: 1. Set the DSW switches according to coordinate the ratio of your processor and the bus frequency. HARDWARE SETUP... 3) Manual CPU Ratio Settings (SW1 Switches 1-4) Set SW1 switches (7-10) to use BIOS setup in place of these switches. (Set Operating Frequency Setting to Jumper Mode, [1-2]. (...
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... NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in reduced power mode). RAM refreshed; H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 21 3. NOTES: 1. USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V P4T-F P4T-F USB Device Wake Up 3. The default setting for the three jumpers is 1-2 to +5VSB. This feature requires an ATX power supply that...
... NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in reduced power mode). RAM refreshed; H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 21 3. NOTES: 1. USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V P4T-F P4T-F USB Device Wake Up 3. The default setting for the three jumpers is 1-2 to +5VSB. This feature requires an ATX power supply that...