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... 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 54 4.4 Advanced Menu 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 Installation 24 3.6.2 CPU Heatsink Retention...
... 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 54 4.4 Advanced Menu 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 Installation 24 3.6.2 CPU Heatsink Retention...
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APPENDIX 109 7.1 Glossary 109 INDEX 113 ASUS P4T User's Manual 5 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 78 5.5 Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver 79 5.6 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup 81 5.7 Intel LDCM Client Setup 83 5.8 ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for LDCM 6.0 84...
APPENDIX 109 7.1 Glossary 109 INDEX 113 ASUS P4T User's Manual 5 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 78 5.5 Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver 79 5.6 Intel LDCM Administrator Setup 81 5.7 Intel LDCM Client Setup 83 5.8 ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for LDCM 6.0 84...
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... (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 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. FEATURES 3. HARDWARE SETUP 4. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is...
... (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 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. FEATURES 3. HARDWARE SETUP 4. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is...
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... the Intel® 850 chipset (Memory Controller Hub, I /O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) features support for AGP 4X mode; 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T The ASUS P4T motherboard is enabled. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM...® 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 2.
... the Intel® 850 chipset (Memory Controller Hub, I /O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) features support for AGP 4X mode; 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T The ASUS P4T motherboard is enabled. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM...® 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 2.
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...Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Legacy Free: Provides five 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) with EPP and ECP capabilities. ASUS P4T User's Manual 9 FEATURES Optional Components 2. Provides Vcore and CPU/ RDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO...system status information, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to -use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which supports Wired for a wireless interface. • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent ...
...Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Legacy Free: Provides five 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) with EPP and ECP capabilities. ASUS P4T User's Manual 9 FEATURES Optional Components 2. Provides Vcore and CPU/ RDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO...system status information, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to -use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which supports Wired for a wireless interface. • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent ...
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...motherboard meet the stringent requirements for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for PC 99 certification. 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... requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to memory and processor. • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). The new PC 99 requirements for systems...
...motherboard meet the stringent requirements for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for PC 99 certification. 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... requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to memory and processor. • RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). The new PC 99 requirements for systems...
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... Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can access any information from their computers from a fax/modem. With this motherboard is a new technology to prevent possible application crashes. 2. FEATURES Intelligence 2. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. •...run large applications. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 When auto throttling is necessary to normal level. Regardless of its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard supports processor thermal ...
... Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can access any information from their computers from a fax/modem. With this motherboard is a new technology to prevent possible application crashes. 2. FEATURES Intelligence 2. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. •...run large applications. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 When auto throttling is necessary to normal level. Regardless of its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard supports processor thermal ...
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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 Hub 2 (ICH2 12 4Mbit ...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 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS P4T User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. 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 Hub 2 (ICH2 12 4Mbit ...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 Form Factor ATX 12 ASUS P4T User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket 423 for locations. FEATURES MB Components...
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SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 30.5cm (12.0in) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 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... Graphics Port (AGP Pro) PCI1 PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel I/O Controller 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...
SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 30.5cm (12.0in) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 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... Graphics Port (AGP Pro) PCI1 PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel I/O Controller 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...
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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 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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... against damage from the system. 5. Ensure that can supply at least 8.5A on the motherboard. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® P4T P4T Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS P4T User's Manual For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that the ATX power supply is... recommended for this motherboard. Failure to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. If you plug in or ...
... against damage from the system. 5. Ensure that can supply at least 8.5A on the motherboard. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® P4T P4T Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS P4T User's Manual For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that the ATX power supply is... recommended for this motherboard. Failure to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. If you plug in or ...
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... Menu). Frequency Multiple 2. ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Selection 9. The white block represents the switch's position. Frequency Selection 8. 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 Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Selection...
... Menu). Frequency Multiple 2. ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Selection 9. The white block represents the switch's position. Frequency Selection 8. 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 Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Selection...
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Only selected switches are illustrated. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency ... 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... 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 For a complete frequency listing, see the next page. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock.) NOTE...
Only selected switches are illustrated. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency ... 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... 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 For a complete frequency listing, see the next page. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock.) NOTE...
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...] [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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP Manual CPU Settings NOTE: The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shorten the life...
...] [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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP Manual CPU Settings NOTE: The following table is for use by experienced motherboard installers only. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shorten the life...
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... 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 ® 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] [OFF...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 ...
... 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 ® 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] [OFF...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 ...
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... in sleep mode. The computer will not power ON if the jumper is Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up (USBPWR) Set these jumpers to Enable. 2. NOTES: 1. To support wake up from USB devices, ... to Enable without the correct power source. The total current consumed must be set to wake up function. 3. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR [2-3] (default) [1-2] ® P4T P4T USB Device Wake Up USBPWR 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) 3.
... in sleep mode. The computer will not power ON if the jumper is Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 4) USB Device Wake-up (USBPWR) Set these jumpers to Enable. 2. NOTES: 1. To support wake up from USB devices, ... to Enable without the correct power source. The total current consumed must be set to wake up function. 3. 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 3. These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies. When C-RIMMs are not populated by RDRAMs. A ... memory C-RIMM RIMMA2 modules, it is recommended that they be identical, (see bellow). 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard has two 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended that the electrical...
... 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 3. These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies. When C-RIMMs are not populated by RDRAMs. A ... memory C-RIMM RIMMA2 modules, it is recommended that they be identical, (see bellow). 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard has two 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended that the electrical...
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... the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. Handle the module only by the edges. RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. ASUS P4T User's Manual 23 MOUNTING NOTCH RDRAM (with Heat Spreader C-RIMM... 1. Channel B Channel A ® RIMM Sockets RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 P4T P4T 184-Pin RIMM Sockets RIMM with heat spreader) NOTCH ...
... the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. Handle the module only by the edges. RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. ASUS P4T User's Manual 23 MOUNTING NOTCH RDRAM (with Heat Spreader C-RIMM... 1. Channel B Channel A ® RIMM Sockets RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 P4T P4T 184-Pin RIMM Sockets RIMM with heat spreader) NOTCH ...