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... of the manual revision number. 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; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY... INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS P4T Manual Revision: 1.07 E820 Release Date: July 2001 2 ASUS P4T User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or...
... of the manual revision number. 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; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY... INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product Name: ASUS P4T Manual Revision: 1.07 E820 Release Date: July 2001 2 ASUS P4T User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or...
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... 5.11 Microsoft DirectX Driver 87 5.12 YAMAHA S-YXG50 SoftSynthesizer 89 5.13 PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx 89 5.14 Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x 90 5.15 Install Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications 90 5.16 Uninstalling Programs 92 6. 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...
... 5.11 Microsoft DirectX Driver 87 5.12 YAMAHA S-YXG50 SoftSynthesizer 89 5.13 PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx 89 5.14 Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x 90 5.15 Install Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications 90 5.16 Uninstalling Programs 92 6. 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...
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...discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. FEATURES 3. 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...floppy disk drives (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM (1) ASUS 2-port 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 ...
...discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. FEATURES 3. 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...floppy disk drives (2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM (1) ASUS 2-port 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 ...
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... drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66/100 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for PC 99 certification. With these features implemented in two channels. The new PC ..., and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for systems and components are based on all the energy saving standards. 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 While PC100...
... drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66/100 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for PC 99 certification. With these features implemented in two channels. The new PC ..., and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for systems and components are based on all the energy saving standards. 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 While PC100...
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... using your keyboard or mouse click. FEATURES Intelligence 2. When auto throttling is a new technology to normal level. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in conjunction with throttle down to 50% of its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To... computers from a fax/modem. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to be enabled or disabled through an internal or external modem. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse provides useful information to critical motherboard...
... using your keyboard or mouse click. FEATURES Intelligence 2. When auto throttling is a new technology to normal level. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in conjunction with throttle down to 50% of its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To... computers from a fax/modem. This function requires ACPI OS and driver support. • Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up to be enabled or disabled through an internal or external modem. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse provides useful information to critical motherboard...
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... any . (see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to use . 3. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . Follow the steps in place. 4. Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. WARNING! H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T User's Manual 27 HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards In the future, you intend...
... any . (see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to use . 3. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . Follow the steps in place. 4. Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. WARNING! H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS P4T User's Manual 27 HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards In the future, you intend...
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... - - shared - 3. INT-D - - - - Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to operate. Conflicts will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will arise between the two PCI groups that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving ...ISA or PCI devices. shared - - shared - - - - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 28 ASUS P4T User's Manual shared - - - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI...
... - - shared - 3. INT-D - - - - Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to operate. Conflicts will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will arise between the two PCI groups that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving ...ISA or PCI devices. shared - - shared - - - - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 28 ASUS P4T User's Manual shared - - - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI...
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...power LED, which lights when the system is powered on and blinks when it is data received. 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 "... Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted key switch to allow you to the case-mounted speaker. ASUS P4T User's Manual 39 3. Only SPEAKER will turn off . Two sources (LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow keyboard locking. 22) System Warning Speaker Connector ...
...power LED, which lights when the system is powered on and blinks when it is data received. 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 "... Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted key switch to allow you to the case-mounted speaker. ASUS P4T User's Manual 39 3. Only SPEAKER will turn off . Two sources (LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow keyboard locking. 22) System Warning Speaker Connector ...
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... utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you reboot using a floppy. 3. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. ASUS P4T User's Manual 43 4. AFLASH.EXE is your hard drive. NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon ... code displayed on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your screen during bootup. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you need to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the Computer System It is recommended that may ...
... utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you reboot using a floppy. 3. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. ASUS P4T User's Manual 43 4. AFLASH.EXE is your hard drive. NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon ... code displayed on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your screen during bootup. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you need to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the Computer System It is recommended that may ...
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... motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. When prompted to ensure full compliancy. You may not be an exact reflection of Windows 98/2000/ Millenium, but for Windows 95, you start Windows 98 for the first time after installing your system. 5. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS P4T User's Manual 75 NOTE: Because there...
... motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. When prompted to ensure full compliancy. You may not be an exact reflection of Windows 98/2000/ Millenium, but for Windows 95, you start Windows 98 for the first time after installing your system. 5. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS P4T User's Manual 75 NOTE: Because there...
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...Manager must be installed to use the hardware manager features. • ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for LDCM: Installs a utility that your CD-ROM drive is drive E:). 5.3.1 Installation Menu 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P4T Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to ... Master IDE, USB Host, and Controllers. • Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver: Installs Intel's storage driver. • Intel LDCM Administrator Setup: Installs software to the online help for more information. 76 ASUS P4T User's Manual If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run E:\ASSETUP....
...Manager must be installed to use the hardware manager features. • ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for LDCM: Installs a utility that your CD-ROM drive is drive E:). 5.3.1 Installation Menu 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P4T Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to ... Master IDE, USB Host, and Controllers. • Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver: Installs Intel's storage driver. • Intel LDCM Administrator Setup: Installs software to the online help for more information. 76 ASUS P4T User's Manual If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run E:\ASSETUP....
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5. S/W SETUP INF Utility 78 ASUS P4T User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.4 INF Update Utility for Intel 850 Chipset Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. 5.
5. S/W SETUP INF Utility 78 ASUS P4T User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.4 INF Update Utility for Intel 850 Chipset Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. 5.
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S/W SETUP ATA Storage ASUS P4T User's Manual 79 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.5 Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here only after you have read the license agreement. (5) Click here. (4) Click here. (6) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. 5.
S/W SETUP ATA Storage ASUS P4T User's Manual 79 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.5 Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here only after you have read the license agreement. (5) Click here. (4) Click here. (6) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. 5.
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S/W SETUP LDCM ASUS P4T User's Manual 81 See 5.14 Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x on how to install the Acrobar Reader. (10) To install other options, and then click here. (9) Click here. NOTE: This warning appears only if you don't have the Acrobat Reader installed. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Enter username and password, and other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. 5.
S/W SETUP LDCM ASUS P4T User's Manual 81 See 5.14 Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x on how to install the Acrobar Reader. (10) To install other options, and then click here. (9) Click here. NOTE: This warning appears only if you don't have the Acrobat Reader installed. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Enter username and password, and other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. 5.
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SOFTWARE SETUP (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Click here. 5. See 5.14 Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x on how to install the Acrobar Reader. (11) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. ASUS P4T User's Manual 83 5. S/W SETUP LDCM (9) Click here. (10) Click here. NOTE: This warning appears only if you don't have the Acrobat Reader installed.
SOFTWARE SETUP (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click here. (8) Click here. 5. See 5.14 Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x on how to install the Acrobar Reader. (11) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish. ASUS P4T User's Manual 83 5. S/W SETUP LDCM (9) Click here. (10) Click here. NOTE: This warning appears only if you don't have the Acrobat Reader installed.
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SOFTWARE SETUP 5.11 Microsoft DirectX Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P4T User's Manual 87 5.
SOFTWARE SETUP 5.11 Microsoft DirectX Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Click here. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P4T User's Manual 87 5.
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SOFTWARE SETUP 5.12 YAMAHA S-YXG50 SoftSynthesizer Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Enter the information requested and click here. (4) Click here. 5. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (7) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click OK. (6) Click here. 88 ASUS P4T User's Manual
SOFTWARE SETUP 5.12 YAMAHA S-YXG50 SoftSynthesizer Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Enter the information requested and click here. (4) Click here. 5. 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (7) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click OK. (6) Click here. 88 ASUS P4T User's Manual
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SOFTWARE SETUP 5.13 PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx Insert the Support CD that came with the installation if no viruses are found. ASUS P4T User's Manual 89 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (6) & (7) Select the preferred features by clicking the appropriate buttons. (8) Insert a floppy disk and then click here. Click ... or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to start installation. 5. Once the Emergency Clean disk is created, click OK. (9) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish.
SOFTWARE SETUP 5.13 PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx Insert the Support CD that came with the installation if no viruses are found. ASUS P4T User's Manual 89 5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (6) & (7) Select the preferred features by clicking the appropriate buttons. (8) Insert a floppy disk and then click here. Click ... or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to start installation. 5. Once the Emergency Clean disk is created, click OK. (9) To install other drivers/ programs, click here and then click Finish.
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5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P4T User's Manual 91 A VGA card with a Windows wave audio driver • 256 (or above CD-ROM drive • Sound card with • DirectDraw support • 8MB system memory 5.15.2 Cyberlink Contact Information 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.15 Install Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications 5.15.1 System Requirements • Pentium-100MHz PC compatible • Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 • Hard disk drive with at least 10MB of free space • 4x speed or above ) color VGA card is required.
5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS P4T User's Manual 91 A VGA card with a Windows wave audio driver • 256 (or above CD-ROM drive • Sound card with • DirectDraw support • 8MB system memory 5.15.2 Cyberlink Contact Information 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.15 Install Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications 5.15.1 System Requirements • Pentium-100MHz PC compatible • Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 • Hard disk drive with at least 10MB of free space • 4x speed or above ) color VGA card is required.
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... Internet, you are properly connected to locate the file. 100 ASUS P4T User's Manual If you selected Update from a file, you will need to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2 ASUS Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you to select an Internet site. S/W REFERENCE ASUS Update 6. The use of this utility requires that allows...
... Internet, you are properly connected to locate the file. 100 ASUS P4T User's Manual If you selected Update from a file, you will need to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.2 ASUS Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you to select an Internet site. S/W REFERENCE ASUS Update 6. The use of this utility requires that allows...