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...digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the product is authorized in this manual, including the products and ... CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS P4T-F Manual Revision: 1.01 E868 Release Date: September 2001 2 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,...
...digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the product is authorized in this manual, including the products and ... CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS P4T-F Manual Revision: 1.01 E868 Release Date: September 2001 2 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,...
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...items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for master and... floppy disk drives (1) ASUS 2-port 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 ...
...items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for master and... floppy disk drives (1) ASUS 2-port 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 ...
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...so that support four IDE devices in the OS, PCs can operate at up to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and DMA and with two connectors that you do not...configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/NT and later. FEATURES Specifications 2. Supports UltraDMA/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 2.
...so that support four IDE devices in the OS, PCs can operate at up to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and DMA and with two connectors that you do not...configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/NT and later. FEATURES Specifications 2. Supports UltraDMA/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 2.
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... motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to use . 3. WARNING! Install the necessary software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to support these cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 29 Failure to do so may need to the slot with...
... motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to use . 3. WARNING! Install the necessary software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to support these cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 29 Failure to do so may need to the slot with...
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.... AGP slot used , leaving 4 IRQs free. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 30 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual shared - - - used - shared - - - - shared shared -- -- HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for expansion cards. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available ... devices. PCI slot 3 - - - - -- PCI slot 4 - - - - used - - USB HC0 - - - AC'97 - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used - - - - -
.... AGP slot used , leaving 4 IRQs free. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 30 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual shared - - - used - shared - - - - shared shared -- -- HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for expansion cards. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available ... devices. PCI slot 3 - - - - -- PCI slot 4 - - - - used - - USB HC0 - - - AC'97 - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used - - - - -
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... place the system into a suspend mode or "Green" mode, where system activity is in use. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 41 3. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 24) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to hear system beeps before...Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground 3. H/W SETUP Connectors P4T-F P4T-F System Panel Connectors Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. 20) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin...
... place the system into a suspend mode or "Green" mode, where system activity is in use. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 41 3. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 24) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to hear system beeps before...Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground 3. H/W SETUP Connectors P4T-F P4T-F System Panel Connectors Message LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. 20) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin...
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... system floppy disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS A7A266 User's Manual 45 Reboot your screen during bootup. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG....SYS to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to reinstall the BIOS later. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It...
... system floppy disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS A7A266 User's Manual 45 Reboot your screen during bootup. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG....SYS to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to reinstall the BIOS later. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It...
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.... 5.2 Start Windows When you start Windows 98 for Windows 95, you must use any version of your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 77 NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards, the following can only be used as a general reference...
.... 5.2 Start Windows When you start Windows 98 for Windows 95, you must use any version of your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 77 NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards, the following can only be used as a general reference...
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..., CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 78 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P4T-F Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. SigmaTel Codec: Installs Intel's audio driver. • ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a utility to monitor your computer's fan...
..., CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 78 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P4T-F Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. SigmaTel Codec: Installs Intel's audio driver. • ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a utility to monitor your computer's fan...
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All drivers and programs will install automatically. S/W SETUP Support CD ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 79 Follow the instructions that appear on the name of the CD. • ReadMe: Allows you to the Software Reference section for software ... Procedure On the Installation Items Menu, click on the setup screens. SOFTWARE SETUP • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the driver or program group to initiate installation. 5.
All drivers and programs will install automatically. S/W SETUP Support CD ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 79 Follow the instructions that appear on the name of the CD. • ReadMe: Allows you to the Software Reference section for software ... Procedure On the Installation Items Menu, click on the setup screens. SOFTWARE SETUP • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the driver or program group to initiate installation. 5.
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... Launch the utility from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. If you selected updating/downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you will need to update your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 80 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Select the file, click Save...
... Launch the utility from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. If you selected updating/downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you will need to update your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 80 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Select the file, click Save...
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...to continue the system parameter configuration. 2. Click Next to File Video Configuration Start Playback Stop Recording / Playback Start Recording Pause 88 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Exit Minimize Help Video Mail Wizard Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease ...Mail x.x. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.4.1 Starting VideoLive Mail To start and guide you with the result. You may have to specify the video driver for audio compression, and prompt you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to configure the hardware and E-mail setting....
...to continue the system parameter configuration. 2. Click Next to File Video Configuration Start Playback Stop Recording / Playback Start Recording Pause 88 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Exit Minimize Help Video Mail Wizard Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease ...Mail x.x. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.4.1 Starting VideoLive Mail To start and guide you with the result. You may have to specify the video driver for audio compression, and prompt you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to configure the hardware and E-mail setting....
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...as , EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), and RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) and DDR DRAM, (Double-Data Rate DRAM). Device Driver A device driver is a special set of DRAM such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or ...violet light, flash ROM can be electrically erased. Cache Memory. Since the flash ROM contents can easily update the BIOS.. 90 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are socket 370 (for Pentium III FC-PGA and Celeron-PPGA), socket 7 (for ...
...as , EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), and RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) and DDR DRAM, (Double-Data Rate DRAM). Device Driver A device driver is a special set of DRAM such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or ...violet light, flash ROM can be electrically erased. Cache Memory. Since the flash ROM contents can easily update the BIOS.. 90 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are socket 370 (for Pentium III FC-PGA and Celeron-PPGA), socket 7 (for ...
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...of the speed of data between two devices over short-range pointto-point infrared at speeds between 9.6Kbps and 4Mbps. APPENDIX Glossary 7. I /O devices ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 91 I /O address space. Two devices cannot share the same I /O Address The specific memory location for a fee. ISP (Internet... IRQ and address assignment. POST (Power On Self Test) Powering on the changes defined in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the computer initiates the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST...
...of the speed of data between two devices over short-range pointto-point infrared at speeds between 9.6Kbps and 4Mbps. APPENDIX Glossary 7. I /O devices ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 91 I /O address space. Two devices cannot share the same I /O Address The specific memory location for a fee. ISP (Internet... IRQ and address assignment. POST (Power On Self Test) Powering on the changes defined in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the computer initiates the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST...