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..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS P4T-F Manual Revision: 1.01 E868 Release Date: September 2001 2 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Manual revisions are released for each product design represented by the third digit in the...
..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS P4T-F Manual Revision: 1.01 E868 Release Date: September 2001 2 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual Manual revisions are released for each product design represented by the third digit in the...
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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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FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F 8 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 45 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer...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. 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...
FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-F 8 2.2 P4T-F Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 45 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 45 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer...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. 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...
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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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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... receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in the ...of the FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual These limits are designed to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if ...
... receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in the ...of the FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual These limits are designed to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if ...
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1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. FEATURES 3. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE... (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 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is ...
1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. FEATURES 3. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33/ 66/100 IDE... (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 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is ...
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... overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltage can be controlled through the BIOS firmware if JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for exceptiona peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual twice the maximum bandwidth of 4 USB ports. • PC800 Memory Support: Equipped with four Rambus Inline Memory Module (RIMM) sockets to 1.8 GHz and higher. •...
... overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltage can be controlled through the BIOS firmware if JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for exceptiona peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual twice the maximum bandwidth of 4 USB ports. • PC800 Memory Support: Equipped with four Rambus Inline Memory Module (RIMM) sockets to 1.8 GHz and higher. •...
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.... The chipset supporst up to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. 2. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 9 UART2 can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS, which allows ... • Onboard 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. Supports...
.... The chipset supporst up to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. 2. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 9 UART2 can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS, which allows ... • Onboard 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. Supports...
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... series motherboards. 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 FEATURES Specifications 2. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with a peak bandwidth of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for configuring and managing all the...
... series motherboards. 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 FEATURES Specifications 2. While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with a peak bandwidth of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for configuring and managing all the...
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... • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are set for its duty cycle when temperature lowers to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. This function ensures the best performance and reliability. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To... ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for future processors, so monitoring is a new technology to prevent possible application crashes. FEATURES Intelligence 2. 2. All the fans are monitored to ensure stable current to 100% of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual ...
... • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are set for its duty cycle when temperature lowers to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. This function ensures the best performance and reliability. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To... ASUS ASIC in 3.8 Connectors for future processors, so monitoring is a new technology to prevent possible application crashes. FEATURES Intelligence 2. 2. All the fans are monitored to ensure stable current to 100% of the setting, pushing the power button for RPM and failure. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual ...
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FEATURES MB Components 2. 2. Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 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...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 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual
FEATURES MB Components 2. 2. Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 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...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 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual
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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 (... 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 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 (... 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 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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... 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 (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 USB2... 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
... 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 (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 USB2... 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
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... can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is required. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure IMPORTANT: Due to your computer: 1. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 8.5A on the +12V lead is required.
... can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is required. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure IMPORTANT: Due to your computer: 1. H/W SETUP Getting Started 16 ASUS P4T-F User's Manual For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 8.5A on the +12V lead is required.
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... from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard. WARNING! 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 hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal... wrist strap before you work on your computer when working on the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off before handling computer components. P4T-F P4T-F Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 3. 3.
... from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard. WARNING! 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 hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal... wrist strap before you work on your computer when working on the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off before handling computer components. P4T-F P4T-F Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 3. 3.
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... 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 Frequency Selection 8. Frequency Selection 10. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Frequency Settings (SW1 Switches) The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the...you to be made through the DIP switches. The white block represents the switch's position. Frequency Multiple 3. Reserved 6. 3. P4T-F P4T-F DIP Switches ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON OFF SW1 1.
... 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 Frequency Selection 8. Frequency Selection 10. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Frequency Settings (SW1 Switches) The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the...you to be made through the DIP switches. The white block represents the switch's position. Frequency Multiple 3. Reserved 6. 3. P4T-F P4T-F DIP Switches ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON OFF SW1 1.
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... Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). Overclocking the processor is not recommended. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 19 It may result in a slower speed. 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...
... Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). Overclocking the processor is not recommended. ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 19 It may result in a slower speed. 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...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3) Manual CPU Ratio Settings (SW1 Switches 1-4) Set 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. When JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these switches. (Set Operating Frequency Setting to ...] [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 Set the DSW switches according to coordinate the ratio of your processor and the bus frequency. 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3) Manual CPU Ratio Settings (SW1 Switches 1-4) Set 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. When JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these switches. (Set Operating Frequency Setting to ...] [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 Set the DSW switches according to coordinate the ratio of your processor and the bus frequency. 3.
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... to allow wake up from S3 sleep state (no power to allow wake up from the S1 sleep state (CPU stopped; H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers to +5V to CPU... have the appropriate power supply). The default setting for the three jumpers is 1-2 to +5VSB. RAM in reduced power mode). USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V P4T-F P4T-F USB Device Wake Up 3. NOTES: 1. RAM refreshed; power supply in slow refresh; HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up . 2.
... to allow wake up from S3 sleep state (no power to allow wake up from the S1 sleep state (CPU stopped; H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T-F User's Manual 21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers to +5V to CPU... have the appropriate power supply). The default setting for the three jumpers is 1-2 to +5VSB. RAM in reduced power mode). USBPWR 2 1 +5VSB 3 2 +5V P4T-F P4T-F USB Device Wake Up 3. NOTES: 1. RAM refreshed; power supply in slow refresh; HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up . 2.