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... 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F 8 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components 12 3. CONTENTS 1. 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 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention...
... 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F 8 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components 12 3. CONTENTS 1. 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 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention...
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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 SETUP 77 5.1 Install Operating System 77 5.2 Start Windows 77 5.3 P4T-F Motherboard Support CD 78 6. 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.
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 SETUP 77 5.1 Install Operating System 77 5.2 Start Windows 77 5.3 P4T-F Motherboard Support CD 78 6. 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.
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... USB connector set with bracket (1) Bag of 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 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION 2. If you discover damaged...
... USB connector set with bracket (1) Bag of 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 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION 2. If you discover damaged...
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...dedicated high speed hub link between the ICH2 and MCH with two connectors that supports AGP cards for exceptiona peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual twice the maximum bandwidth of the PCI bus. • AGP Pro Slot: Comes with support for UltraDMA/100, ... Controller and Firmware Hub) with an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that support four IDE devices on two channels. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F The ASUS P4T-F motherboard is enabled. • Easy-to-Use DIP Switches: As an alternative to JumperFree Mode™, jumpers and DSW switches are necessary...
...dedicated high speed hub link between the ICH2 and MCH with two connectors that supports AGP cards for exceptiona peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual twice the maximum bandwidth of the PCI bus. • AGP Pro Slot: Comes with support for UltraDMA/100, ... Controller and Firmware Hub) with an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that support four IDE devices on two channels. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F The ASUS P4T-F motherboard is enabled. • Easy-to-Use DIP Switches: As an alternative to JumperFree Mode™, jumpers and DSW switches are necessary...
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...and system memory management issues. The chipset supporst up to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of most devices for the motherboard. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 9 Added featuers include 3D stereo enhancement, and extra true line-level out for a wireless interface. • Concurrent ... LED: Signals AC power is okay. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard hardware and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Legacy Free: Provides five 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) with this 6 tooth connector....
...and system memory management issues. The chipset supporst up to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of most devices for the motherboard. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 9 Added featuers include 3D stereo enhancement, and extra true line-level out for a wireless interface. • Concurrent ... LED: Signals AC power is okay. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard hardware and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Legacy Free: Provides five 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) with this 6 tooth connector....
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... Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES Specifications 2. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at up to be enabled.) • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). To realize the benefits of 0.8GB/s, MCH dual channel Rambus DRAMs can be used. • ...100/66, 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 ...
... Power Management (OSPM) functionality. FEATURES Specifications 2. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at up to be enabled.) • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). To realize the benefits of 0.8GB/s, MCH dual channel Rambus DRAMs can be used. • ...100/66, 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 ...
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...and Windows NT/2000, require much more than 4 seconds will give the user information on managing their limited resources more information) button. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 11 All the fans are used up can be enabled or disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to present ... are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard is a new technology to prevent possible application crashes. Suggestions will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or ...
...and Windows NT/2000, require much more than 4 seconds will give the user information on managing their limited resources more information) button. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 11 All the fans are used up can be enabled or disabled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to present ... are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard is a new technology to prevent possible application crashes. Suggestions will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or ...
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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 13 Low... 2 Connector 21 1 Game/MIDI Connector 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 14 Form Factor ATX 12...
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 13 Low... 2 Connector 21 1 Game/MIDI Connector 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 14 Form Factor ATX 12...
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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 (16/... (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) AUX...
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 (16/... (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) AUX...
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 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. Selection (SW1 Switches 1-5) 3) SW1 (Switches 1-4) p. 20 Manual CPU Ratio Settings (... 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 Freq. 3.
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 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. Selection (SW1 Switches 1-5) 3) SW1 (Switches 1-4) p. 20 Manual CPU Ratio Settings (... 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 Freq. 3.
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...supply when adding or removing system components. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply cables 6. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure IMPORTANT: Due to your computer: 1. Make sure that can supply at least 230W... and at least 300W is recommended for this motherboard. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Configure the BIOS parameter settings WARNING! For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply...
...supply when adding or removing system components. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply cables 6. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure IMPORTANT: Due to your computer: 1. Make sure that can supply at least 230W... and at least 300W is recommended for this motherboard. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Configure the BIOS parameter settings WARNING! For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply...
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... follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer when working on the motherboard. WARNING! To protect them against damage from the system. 5. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section tells you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the inside...
... follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer when working on the motherboard. WARNING! To protect them against damage from the system. 5. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section tells you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the inside...
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... Settings (SW1 Switches) The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Selection 8. Frequency Selection 3. Reserved 6. 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 3. The illustration...
... Settings (SW1 Switches) The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Selection 8. Frequency Selection 3. Reserved 6. 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 3. The illustration...
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... processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed. Set the CPU frequency only to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 19 SW1 P4T-F P4T-F CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 100.0MHz 103.0MHz 105.0MHz 110.0MHz AGP 66.0MHz 68.0MHz 70.0MHz 73.0MHz PCI... BUS Clock). Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable. 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
... processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed. Set the CPU frequency only to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 19 SW1 P4T-F P4T-F CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 100.0MHz 103.0MHz 105.0MHz 110.0MHz AGP 66.0MHz 68.0MHz 70.0MHz 73.0MHz PCI... BUS Clock). Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable. 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
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... SW1 switches (7-10) to use this feature, JEN must be set to User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu in 3, HARDWARE SETUP.) 2. IMPORTANT: 1. 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...[OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual When JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these switches. (Set Operating Frequency Setting to Jumper Mode, [1-2]. (See 1, ...
... SW1 switches (7-10) to use this feature, JEN must be set to User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu in 3, HARDWARE SETUP.) 2. IMPORTANT: 1. 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...[OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual When JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these switches. (Set Operating Frequency Setting to Jumper Mode, [1-2]. (See 1, ...
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...ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers to +5V to CPU; H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 21 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or ... Set these jumpers are set to select +5V (because not all computers have the appropriate power supply). NOTES: 1. USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V P4T-F P4T-F USB Device Wake Up 3. RAM refreshed; RAM in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up . 2. ...
...ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers to +5V to CPU; H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 21 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or ... Set these jumpers are set to select +5V (because not all computers have the appropriate power supply). NOTES: 1. USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V P4T-F P4T-F USB Device Wake Up 3. RAM refreshed; RAM in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up . 2. ...
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...CNR Slot later in this section). The factory default setting is used to CNRUSB setting shown below. IMPORTANT! P4T-F A7V266 CNR/USB Selection 12 J3J3+ 2 1 OC3 USB2 23 J3J3+ 3 2 OC3 CNRUSB 22 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Setting Enable Disable ADN [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. If a USB hub CNR card is...Audio Codec may be enabled or disabled using a PCI audio card on any of USB or CNR functions: J3-, J3+ and OC3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-F P4T-F AUDIO Setting ADN 2 1 ENABLE AUDIO 3 2 DISABLE AUDIO 6) USB2 / CNRUSB Selection (J3-J3-/OC3) The CNR slot can support an ...
...CNR Slot later in this section). The factory default setting is used to CNRUSB setting shown below. IMPORTANT! P4T-F A7V266 CNR/USB Selection 12 J3J3+ 2 1 OC3 USB2 23 J3J3+ 3 2 OC3 CNRUSB 22 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Setting Enable Disable ADN [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. If a USB hub CNR card is...Audio Codec may be enabled or disabled using a PCI audio card on any of USB or CNR functions: J3-, J3+ and OC3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P4T-F P4T-F AUDIO Setting ADN 2 1 ENABLE AUDIO 3 2 DISABLE AUDIO 6) USB2 / CNRUSB Selection (J3-J3-/OC3) The CNR slot can support an ...
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...(RIMM) sockets. This assures the electrical integrity of channel A (RIMMA1 and RIMMA2) and channel B (RIMMB1 and RIMMB2) must be used in this motherboard. Location Memory Module Subtotal RIMMA1 (Rows 0&1) RDRAM x 1 C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated) RIMMA2 (Rows 2&3) RDRAM x 1 ... 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 C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 NOTE: When using only two memory modules, ...
...(RIMM) sockets. This assures the electrical integrity of channel A (RIMMA1 and RIMMA2) and channel B (RIMMB1 and RIMMB2) must be used in this motherboard. Location Memory Module Subtotal RIMMA1 (Rows 0&1) RDRAM x 1 C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated) RIMMA2 (Rows 2&3) RDRAM x 1 ... 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 C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 NOTE: When using only two memory modules, ...
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... SE and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. • ASUS Screen Saver: Installs the ASUS screen saver. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you update your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P4T-F Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are... subject to help you to view user's manuals saved in PDF format. SigmaTel Codec: Installs Intel's audio driver. • ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a utility to ...
... SE and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. • ASUS Screen Saver: Installs the ASUS screen saver. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you update your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P4T-F Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are... subject to help you to view user's manuals saved in PDF format. SigmaTel Codec: Installs Intel's audio driver. • ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a utility to ...