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...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS P4T-F Manual Revision: 1.01 E868 Release Date:...
...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS P4T-F Manual Revision: 1.01 E868 Release Date:...
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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 1. HARDWARE SETUP 4. FEATURES 3. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33...
... 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 1. HARDWARE SETUP 4. FEATURES 3. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33...
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...level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for PC 99 certification. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD...to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. 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 ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features ...
...level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for PC 99 certification. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD...to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. 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 ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features ...
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... installing it. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 29 The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . 3. Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion...
... installing it. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 29 The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . 3. Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion...
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... - shared - - - - USB HC0 - - - used - - - - - Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs...- - - -- PCI slot 3 - - - - -- USB HC1 - - - - -- IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 30 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Interrupt Request Table for ISA or PCI devices. used - AC'97 - shared shared -- -- shared - - - -
... - shared - - - - USB HC0 - - - used - - - - - Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs...- - - -- PCI slot 3 - - - - -- USB HC1 - - - - -- IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 30 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Interrupt Request Table for ISA or PCI devices. used - AC'97 - shared shared -- -- shared - - - -
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...received from a fax/modem. Only SPEAKER will allow you to turn the system off your computer without having to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 41 This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. 25) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW) The system ...rebooting your power switch. Two sources (LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to the case-mounted speaker. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 24) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green"...
...received from a fax/modem. Only SPEAKER will allow you to turn the system off your computer without having to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 41 This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. 25) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW) The system ...rebooting your power switch. Two sources (LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to the case-mounted speaker. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 24) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or "Green"...
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... Use of the Computer System It is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. ASUS A7A266 User's Manual 45 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you need to reinstall the BIOS later... during bootup. This file works only in Windows and will not work with DOS prompt in DOS mode. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence. 4. If "...
... Use of the Computer System It is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. ASUS A7A266 User's Manual 45 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you need to reinstall the BIOS later... during bootup. This file works only in Windows and will not work with DOS prompt in DOS mode. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence. 4. If "...
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... OSR 2.0 or later. You may not be used as a general reference and may use any version of your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows When you start Windows 98 for Windows 95, you must use the latest... to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this section. 5. When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 77
... OSR 2.0 or later. You may not be used as a general reference and may use any version of your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows When you start Windows 98 for Windows 95, you must use the latest... to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this section. 5. When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 77
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... a utility to monitor your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to view information about your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX x.x Driver: Installs Microsoft DirectX driver. • Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software nec...name, BIOS version, and CPU. (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 78 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run E:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive and the support...
... a utility to monitor your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs a program to view information about your BIOS or download a BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX x.x Driver: Installs Microsoft DirectX driver. • Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software nec...name, BIOS version, and CPU. (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 78 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run E:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive and the support...
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...) 5.3.2 Installation Procedure On the Installation Items Menu, click on the setup screens. S/W SETUP Support CD ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 79 All drivers and programs will install automatically. Follow the instructions that appear on the name of the driver or program group to initiate installation. SOFTWARE SETUP • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view...
...) 5.3.2 Installation Procedure On the Installation Items Menu, click on the setup screens. S/W SETUP Support CD ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 79 All drivers and programs will install automatically. Follow the instructions that appear on the name of the driver or program group to initiate installation. SOFTWARE SETUP • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view...
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...on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 80 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that ... Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. If you selected updating/downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you will need to download. S/W REFERENCE ASUS Update 6. Choose the site that is a utility that allows you or click Auto Select. 4. 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE...
...on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 80 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that ... Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. If you selected updating/downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you will need to download. S/W REFERENCE ASUS Update 6. Choose the site that is a utility that allows you or click Auto Select. 4. 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE...
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...if there are not sure. Click Next to continue. 6. The Internet e-mail configuration screen appears. You may have to specify the video driver for the E-mail server IP address if you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to Programs, and then CyberLink VideoLive Mail...compression, and prompt you want to be . 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 MIC...
...if there are not sure. Click Next to continue. 6. The Internet e-mail configuration screen appears. You may have to specify the video driver for the E-mail server IP address if you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to Programs, and then CyberLink VideoLive Mail...compression, and prompt you want to be . 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 MIC...
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...normally used to communicate with simultaneous CPU, PCI and ISA bus activities. Since the flash ROM contents can easily update the BIOS.. 90 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual It includes multi-transaction timing, enhanced write performance, a passive release mechanism and support for mechanical events. DRAM (Dynamic ... IRQ and address assignment. This device is transferred from the main memory. Device Driver A device driver is configured to EPROM, but unlike EPROM which all other symbol. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are socket 370 (for Pentium III FC...
...normally used to communicate with simultaneous CPU, PCI and ISA bus activities. Since the flash ROM contents can easily update the BIOS.. 90 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual It includes multi-transaction timing, enhanced write performance, a passive release mechanism and support for mechanical events. DRAM (Dynamic ... IRQ and address assignment. This device is transferred from the main memory. Device Driver A device driver is configured to EPROM, but unlike EPROM which all other symbol. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are socket 370 (for Pentium III FC...
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...weather reports, and a host of others. The OnNow design initiative involves changes that will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the changes defined in the computer and connected to another computer through the phone system....company that is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to the Internet and the World Wide Web for a particular device. I /O devices ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 91 OnNow The OnNow design initiative is always ON but appears OFF and responds immediately to work simultaneously. 7 .
...weather reports, and a host of others. The OnNow design initiative involves changes that will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the changes defined in the computer and connected to another computer through the phone system....company that is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to the Internet and the World Wide Web for a particular device. I /O devices ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 91 OnNow The OnNow design initiative is always ON but appears OFF and responds immediately to work simultaneously. 7 .