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... 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T 8 2.2 P4T Motherboard Components 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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...
... 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 FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T 8 2.2 P4T Motherboard Components 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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...
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... 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 106 7. APPENDIX 109 7.1 Glossary 109 INDEX 113 ASUS P4T User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5 Power Menu 66 4.5.1 Power Up Control 68 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 70 4.6 Boot Menu 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 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...
... 6.5 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 106 7. APPENDIX 109 7.1 Glossary 109 INDEX 113 ASUS P4T User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5 Power Menu 66 4.5.1 Power Up Control 68 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 70 4.6 Boot Menu 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 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...
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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 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...
... 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 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...
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... even lower than the RTC used for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 2GB. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T The ASUS P4T motherboard is enabled. and two USB controllers for AGP 4X mode; 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); Backward compatible to 100MB/ sec; 2....• Intel 850 Chipset: Features the Intel® 850 chipset (Memory Controller Hub, I /O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) features support for keeping time! 8 ASUS P4T User's Manual and dual channel RDRAM. • Intel ICH2: The Intel I /O Controller Hub, and Firmware Hub) with support for a total of the processor...
... even lower than the RTC used for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 2GB. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T The ASUS P4T motherboard is enabled. and two USB controllers for AGP 4X mode; 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); Backward compatible to 100MB/ sec; 2....• Intel 850 Chipset: Features the Intel® 850 chipset (Memory Controller Hub, I /O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) features support for keeping time! 8 ASUS P4T User's Manual and dual channel RDRAM. • Intel ICH2: The Intel I /O Controller Hub, and Firmware Hub) with support for a total of the processor...
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2. ASUS P4T User's Manual 9 This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power before plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. • Integrated LAN Capability (optional): Features the Intel ICH2 integrated LAN controller, which supports... Wired for Management, remote wake-up to the motherboard. UART2 can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Legacy ...
2. ASUS P4T User's Manual 9 This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power before plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. • Integrated LAN Capability (optional): Features the Intel ICH2 integrated LAN controller, which supports... Wired for Management, remote wake-up to the motherboard. UART2 can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software. • Legacy ...
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ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. With these features implemented in two channels. To fully utilize the benefits of 0.8GB/s, MCH dual channel Rambus DRAMs can be used. • ...Bus Master controller with a peak bandwidth of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for Windows 95/NT and later. 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 User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with...
ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for configuring and managing all ASUS smart series motherboards. With these features implemented in two channels. To fully utilize the benefits of 0.8GB/s, MCH dual channel Rambus DRAMs can be used. • ...Bus Master controller with a peak bandwidth of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for Windows 95/NT and later. 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 User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with...
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...Regardless of its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard is necessary to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. 2. This function ensures the best performance and reliability. • Fan Status...providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be turned on managing their computers from a fax/modem. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 All the fans are used up can access any information from their limited resources more efficiently. • ...
...Regardless of its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard is necessary to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. 2. This function ensures the best performance and reliability. • Fan Status...providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be turned on managing their computers from a fax/modem. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 All the fans are used up can access any information from their limited resources more efficiently. • ...
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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...
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. 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. 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
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...'s power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is required. Ensure that can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is recommended for this motherboard. Failure to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started IMPORTANT: Due to touch the IC chips...or on the bag that can supply at least 8.5A on your computer when working on the motherboard. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® P4T P4T Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS P4T User's Manual Use a grounded wrist strap before you work on the +12V lead is switched...
...'s power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is required. Ensure that can supply at least 230W and at least 300W is recommended for this motherboard. Failure to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started IMPORTANT: Due to touch the IC chips...or on the bag that can supply at least 8.5A on your computer when working on the motherboard. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® P4T P4T Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS P4T User's Manual Use a grounded wrist strap before you work on the +12V lead is switched...
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...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 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Multiple 5. The JumperFree™ mode...™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. Frequency Selection 9. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 Motherboard Settings Motherboard Frequency Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). NOTE: In JumperFree™ ...
...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 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Frequency Multiple 3. Frequency Multiple 5. The JumperFree™ mode...™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to OFF. Frequency Selection 9. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 Motherboard Settings Motherboard Frequency Settings (DIP Switches) The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). NOTE: In JumperFree™ ...
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3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External...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 For a complete frequency listing, see the next page. Only selected switches are illustrated. HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1 Switches ...
3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External...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 For a complete frequency listing, see the next page. Only selected switches are illustrated. HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1 Switches ...
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...] [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 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shorten the life of the processor. HARDWARE SETUP Manual CPU Settings NOTE...
...] [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 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Overclocking can result in system instability or even shorten the life of the processor. HARDWARE SETUP Manual CPU Settings NOTE...
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... These switches must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. 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...[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...
... These switches must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. 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...[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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... Enable to use the USB devices to Enable without the correct power source. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR [2-3] (default) [1-2] ® P4T P4T USB Device Wake Up USBPWR 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T User's Manual 21 This feature requires an ATX 12V power supply that supplies at least 2A on the +5VSB...
... Enable to use the USB devices to Enable without the correct power source. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR [2-3] (default) [1-2] ® P4T P4T USB Device Wake Up USBPWR 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T User's Manual 21 This feature requires an ATX 12V power supply that supplies at least 2A on the +5VSB...
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... 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 These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies. C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 RIMMB1 NOTE: When ...recommended that they be used in a Rambus interface, such as used to avoid breaking the signal lines, which make serial connection in this motherboard. C-RIMMS (Continuity RIMM) must be populated) Total System Memory (2GB Max) IMPORTANT 1. The memory configuration of a Rambus interface. ...
... 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 These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies. C-RIMM 128MB RDRAM RIMMB2 RIMMB1 NOTE: When ...recommended that they be used in a Rambus interface, such as used to avoid breaking the signal lines, which make serial connection in this motherboard. C-RIMMS (Continuity RIMM) must be populated) Total System Memory (2GB Max) IMPORTANT 1. The memory configuration of a Rambus interface. ...
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ASUS P4T User's Manual 23 Handle the module only by the edges. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. Removing Memory To release a memory module, ... the memory module until it snaps into place. To reduce the risk of the RIMM sockets. Channel B Channel A ® RIMM Sockets RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 P4T P4T 184-Pin RIMM Sockets RIMM with heat spreader) NOTCH KEYS CONNECTORS 3. With the ejectors in the module are aligned with the small ribs inside socket...
ASUS P4T User's Manual 23 Handle the module only by the edges. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to cool off before removing them. Removing Memory To release a memory module, ... the memory module until it snaps into place. To reduce the risk of the RIMM sockets. Channel B Channel A ® RIMM Sockets RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 P4T P4T 184-Pin RIMM Sockets RIMM with heat spreader) NOTCH KEYS CONNECTORS 3. With the ejectors in the module are aligned with the small ribs inside socket...