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... 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T 8 2.2 P4T Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 43 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 43 4.1.1 Upon First Use...56 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 Chip Configuration 60 I/O Device Configuration 62 PCI Configuration 64 Shadow Configuration 65 4 ASUS P4T User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 22 3.5.1 Installing Memory 23 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 24 3.6.1 CPU...
... 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T 8 2.2 P4T Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 43 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 43 4.1.1 Upon First Use...56 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 Chip Configuration 60 I/O Device Configuration 62 PCI Configuration 64 Shadow Configuration 65 4 ASUS P4T User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 P4T Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Getting Started 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory 22 3.5.1 Installing Memory 23 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 24 3.6.1 CPU...
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... 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. APPENDIX 109 7.1 Glossary 109 INDEX 113 ASUS P4T User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 95 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 95 6.2 ASUS Update 100 6.3 YAMAHA XGPlayer 101 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 105 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 106 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75 5.3 P4T Motherboard Support CD 76 5.4 INF Update Utility for Intel 850 Chipset...
... 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. APPENDIX 109 7.1 Glossary 109 INDEX 113 ASUS P4T User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 95 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 95 6.2 ASUS Update 100 6.3 YAMAHA XGPlayer 101 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 105 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 106 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75 5.3 P4T Motherboard Support CD 76 5.4 INF Update Utility for Intel 850 Chipset...
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... USB connector set with bracket (1) I/O port bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Heatsink Retention Module Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS P4T User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION 2. 1. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production...
... USB connector set with bracket (1) I/O port bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) CPU Heatsink Retention Module Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS P4T User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION 2. 1. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production...
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...-use DIP switches instead of frequency and Vcore voltage all through a new design, battery drain is enabled. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T The ASUS P4T motherboard is required. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub link between the ICH2 and MCH... with two connectors that supports AGP cards for keeping time! 8 ASUS P4T User's Manual Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 &...
...-use DIP switches instead of frequency and Vcore voltage all through a new design, battery drain is enabled. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T The ASUS P4T motherboard is required. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub link between the ICH2 and MCH... with two connectors that supports AGP cards for keeping time! 8 ASUS P4T User's Manual Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 &...
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... and autodetection of Ownership (TCO). ASUS P4T User's Manual 9 FEATURES Optional Components 2. All PCI slots can also be directed from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • Onboard LED: The onboard LED will light up to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. •... parallel port with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. This acts as a reminder to the user to the motherboard. FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is standby power to turn OFF the power before plugging and...
... and autodetection of Ownership (TCO). ASUS P4T User's Manual 9 FEATURES Optional Components 2. All PCI slots can also be directed from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • Onboard LED: The onboard LED will light up to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. •... parallel port with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. This acts as a reminder to the user to the motherboard. FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is standby power to turn OFF the power before plugging and...
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... PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory and processor. • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). With these features implemented in...ASUS smart series motherboards. To fully utilize the benefits of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. 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...
... PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory and processor. • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). With these features implemented in...ASUS smart series motherboards. To fully utilize the benefits of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. 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...
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... auto throttling is enabled, the CPU with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. This function ensures the best performance and reliability. ...user. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable current to be defined as information providers. Regardless of its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard is ...
... auto throttling is enabled, the CPU with either the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM will enter the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. This function ensures the best performance and reliability. ...user. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable current to be defined as information providers. Regardless of its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard is ...
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Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 2. FEATURES MB Components 2. FEATURES 2.2 P4T Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 1 Feature Setting DIP Switches 8 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 2 Intel I/O Controller ...(RJ-45) Connector (optional Top) 20 Wake-On-LAN Connector 15 Wake-On-Ring Connector 17 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 6 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 9 Auxiliary Power Supply Connector 5 Special Feature Onboard LED 13...
Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 2. FEATURES MB Components 2. FEATURES 2.2 P4T Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium 4 Processors 1 Feature Setting DIP Switches 8 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH 2 Intel I/O Controller ...(RJ-45) Connector (optional Top) 20 Wake-On-LAN Connector 15 Wake-On-Ring Connector 17 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 10 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 6 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector 9 Auxiliary Power Supply Connector 5 Special Feature Onboard LED 13...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T Motherboard Layout 24.4cm (9.60in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 PARALLEL PORT COM2 TR2 USBPWR RIMMB2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) RIMMB1 (16/18 bit, ... Hub (ICH2) CLRTC LED PCI3 PCI4 P4T PCI5 DIP Switches 4Mbit Firmware Hub SCSILED ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor WOR Multi I/O PCI_FAN JEN USB2 CHASSIS IR SMB WOL PANEL HDDLED Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P4T User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE...
HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T Motherboard Layout 24.4cm (9.60in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 PARALLEL PORT COM2 TR2 USBPWR RIMMB2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) RIMMB1 (16/18 bit, ... Hub (ICH2) CLRTC LED PCI3 PCI4 P4T PCI5 DIP Switches 4Mbit Firmware Hub SCSILED ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor WOR Multi I/O PCI_FAN JEN USB2 CHASSIS IR SMB WOL PANEL HDDLED Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS P4T User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) SW1 6-10 3) SW1 1-4 4) USBPWR p. 17 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable / Enable) p. 18 CPU External Frequency (Switches 6-10) p. 20 CPU Core: Bus Frequency Multiple (Switches 1-4) p. ... (PANEL) p. 39 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pin) 25) PWRSW (PANEL) p. 39 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 26) RESET (PANEL) p. 39 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) SW1 6-10 3) SW1 1-4 4) USBPWR p. 17 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable / Enable) p. 18 CPU External Frequency (Switches 6-10) p. 20 CPU Core: Bus Frequency Multiple (Switches 1-4) p. ... (PANEL) p. 39 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pin) 25) PWRSW (PANEL) p. 39 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 26) RESET (PANEL) p. 39 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) ASUS P4T User's Manual 15 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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..., an ATX12V power supply that you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the +12V lead is required. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to Pentium ...CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® P4T P4T Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS P4T User's Manual Failure to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4.
..., an ATX12V power supply that you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the +12V lead is required. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to Pentium ...CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® P4T P4T Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS P4T User's Manual Failure to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4.
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... Selection 8. Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Selection 10. ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Selection 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree™) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2] SW1 OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ® P4T P4T JumperFree™ Mode Setting Jumper JumperFree 12 23 JEN ASUS P4T User's Manual 17
... Selection 8. Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Selection 10. ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Selection 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree™) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2] SW1 OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ® P4T P4T JumperFree™ Mode Setting Jumper JumperFree 12 23 JEN ASUS P4T User's Manual 17
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3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1 Switches 6-... 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 P4T P4T CPU External Frequency Selection CPU/DRAM → 120.0MHz 122.0MHz 125.0MHz PCI BUS → 40.0MHz 40.7MHz 41.7MHz 128.0MHz 42...ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPU/DRAM → 130.0MHz 133.0MHz PCI BUS → 43.30MHz 44.3MHz 18 ASUS P4T User's Manual Only selected switches are illustrated. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock.) NOTE: JEN must be set to...
3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1 Switches 6-... 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 P4T P4T CPU External Frequency Selection CPU/DRAM → 120.0MHz 122.0MHz 125.0MHz PCI BUS → 40.0MHz 40.7MHz 41.7MHz 128.0MHz 42...ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPU/DRAM → 130.0MHz 133.0MHz PCI BUS → 43.30MHz 44.3MHz 18 ASUS P4T User's Manual Only selected switches are illustrated. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock.) NOTE: JEN must be set to...
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Overclocking can result in system instability or even shorten the life of the processor. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP Manual CPU Settings NOTE: The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. 3. CPU (MHz) 100 103 105 108 110 112 115 118 120 122 125 125 130 133 120 133 133...] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS P4T User's Manual 19
Overclocking can result in system instability or even shorten the life of the processor. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP Manual CPU Settings NOTE: The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. 3. CPU (MHz) 100 103 105 108 110 112 115 118 120 122 125 125 130 133 120 133 133...] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] For updated processor settings, visit ASUS's web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION) ASUS P4T User's Manual 19
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® 8.0x 9.0x 10.0x 11.0x 12.0x 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 P4T P4T CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection 13.0x 14.0x 15.0x 16.0x Frequency Multiple Settings Multi. 1 2 3 4 8 [OFF] [OFF...] [ON] [ON] 22 [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] 23 [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] 24 [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU Core: Bus Frequency Multiple (SW1 Switches 1-4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of the CPU and...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® 8.0x 9.0x 10.0x 11.0x 12.0x 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 P4T P4T CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection 13.0x 14.0x 15.0x 16.0x Frequency Multiple Settings Multi. 1 2 3 4 8 [OFF] [OFF...] [ON] [ON] 22 [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] 23 [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] 24 [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] 20 ASUS P4T User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU Core: Bus Frequency Multiple (SW1 Switches 1-4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of the CPU and...
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.... 2. To support wake up from USB devices, this jumper to Enable to use the USB devices to Enable without the correct power source. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T User's Manual 21 3. The computer will not power ON if the jumper is Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. HARDWARE... jumpers to Enable. 2. The default setting is set to disable or enable the USB device wake-up the PC. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR [2-3] (default) [1-2] ® P4T P4T USB Device Wake Up USBPWR 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) 3.
.... 2. To support wake up from USB devices, this jumper to Enable to use the USB devices to Enable without the correct power source. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T User's Manual 21 3. The computer will not power ON if the jumper is Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. HARDWARE... jumpers to Enable. 2. The default setting is set to disable or enable the USB device wake-up the PC. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR [2-3] (default) [1-2] ® P4T P4T USB Device Wake Up USBPWR 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) 3.
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...RDRAM RIMMB2 C-RIMM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM C-RIMM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 c. 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 128MB RDRAM RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM 128MB RDRAM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 22 ASUS P4T User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended that are required, it is required after adding or removing memory. Location ... recommended that the electrical integrity of channel A (RIMMA1 and RIMMA2) and channel B (RIMMB1 and RIMMB2) must be used in this motherboard. a. C-RIMMS (Continuity RIMM) must be populated) Total System Memory (2GB Max) IMPORTANT 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 22 ASUS P4T User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended that are required, it is required after adding or removing memory. Location ... recommended that the electrical integrity of channel A (RIMMA1 and RIMMA2) and channel B (RIMMB1 and RIMMB2) must be used in this motherboard. a. C-RIMMS (Continuity RIMM) must be populated) Total System Memory (2GB Max) IMPORTANT 1.
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... the ejectors in the module are aligned with Heat Spreader C-RIMM 1. ASUS P4T User's Manual 23 WARNING! Channel B Channel A ® RIMM Sockets RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 P4T P4T 184-Pin RIMM Sockets RIMM with the small ribs inside socket) (TOP VIEW) 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. Handle the module only by...
... the ejectors in the module are aligned with Heat Spreader C-RIMM 1. ASUS P4T User's Manual 23 WARNING! Channel B Channel A ® RIMM Sockets RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 P4T P4T 184-Pin RIMM Sockets RIMM with the small ribs inside socket) (TOP VIEW) 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. Handle the module only by...