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P4T User Manual
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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 of the Computer ... Chip Configuration 60 I/O Device Configuration 62 PCI Configuration 64 Shadow Configuration 65 4 ASUS P4T 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 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 (...
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 of the Computer ... Chip Configuration 60 I/O Device Configuration 62 PCI Configuration 64 Shadow Configuration 65 4 ASUS P4T 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 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 (...
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...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 5.9 ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 84 5.10 ASUS ...Applications 90 5.16 Uninstalling Programs 92 6. 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. APPENDIX 109 7.1 Glossary 109 INDEX 113 ASUS P4T User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5 Power Menu 66 4.5.1 Power ...
...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 5.9 ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 84 5.10 ASUS ...Applications 90 5.16 Uninstalling Programs 92 6. 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. APPENDIX 109 7.1 Glossary 109 INDEX 113 ASUS P4T User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5 Power Menu 66 4.5.1 Power ...
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...checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 2. FEATURES 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. BIOS SETUP 5. HARDWARE SETUP 4. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33...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 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This ...
...checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 2. FEATURES 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. BIOS SETUP 5. HARDWARE SETUP 4. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA33...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 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This ...
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...Wake-Up. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of up to 100MB/ sec; 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... 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 FEATURES Specifications 2. These RDRAMs are included to support AGP 2X and AGP 1X. • UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard...
...Wake-Up. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of up to 100MB/ sec; 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... 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 FEATURES Specifications 2. These RDRAMs are included to support AGP 2X and AGP 1X. • UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard...
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FEATURES Optional Components 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...
FEATURES Optional Components 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...
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FEATURES Performance 2. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and DMA and with existing DMA devices and systems so there ... 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P4T User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with a peak bandwidth of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for...
FEATURES Performance 2. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on all ASUS smart series motherboards. UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and DMA and with existing DMA devices and systems so there ... 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as required by PC 99. 10 ASUS P4T User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with a peak bandwidth of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for...
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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 supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable current...the user. A simple glimpse provides useful information to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in conjunction with throttle down to 50% of its duty cycle when the CPU temperature reaches the...
...Regardless of its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Temperature Monitoring andAlert: To prevent system overheat and system damage, this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable current...the user. A simple glimpse provides useful information to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS P4T User's Manual 11 The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in conjunction with throttle down to 50% of its duty cycle when the CPU temperature reaches the...
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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 Firmware ... Features LAN (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 Form Factor ATX 12...
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 Firmware ... Features LAN (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 Form Factor ATX 12...
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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, ... 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 SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 30.5cm (12.0in) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout...
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, ... 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 SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 30.5cm (12.0in) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout...
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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 3.
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... configurations, an ATX12V power supply that the ATX power supply is required. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® P4T P4T Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS P4T User's Manual Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started IMPORTANT: Due to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors...
... configurations, an ATX12V power supply that the ATX power supply is required. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ® P4T P4T Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS P4T User's Manual Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started IMPORTANT: Due to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Selection 7. 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 The white block represents the switch's position. Frequency Selection...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Selection 7. 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 The white block represents the switch's position. Frequency Selection...
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....0MHz PCI BUS → 36.7MHz 37.3MHz 38.3MHz 39.3MHz 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....7MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1 Switches 6-10) This option tells the clock generator which frequency to send to use these switches...
....0MHz PCI BUS → 36.7MHz 37.3MHz 38.3MHz 39.3MHz 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....7MHz ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1 Switches 6-10) This option tells the clock generator which frequency to send to use these 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 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 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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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] 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] ...[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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... in conjunction with Wake On USB Device in sleep mode. This jumper must be set to wake up function. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR [2-3] (default) [1-2] ® P4T P4T USB Device Wake Up USBPWR 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) 3. Set this jumper must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working... Enable without the correct power source. The total current consumed must be set to disable or enable the USB device wake-up the PC. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T User's Manual 21
... in conjunction with Wake On USB Device in sleep mode. This jumper must be set to wake up function. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR [2-3] (default) [1-2] ® P4T P4T USB Device Wake Up USBPWR 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) 3. Set this jumper must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal working... Enable without the correct power source. The total current consumed must be set to disable or enable the USB device wake-up the PC. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS P4T User's Manual 21
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...RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM 128MB RDRAM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 22 ASUS P4T User's Manual NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is necessary to avoid breaking the signal lines, which make serial connection in a Rambus interface, such as used in this motherboard. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3. When C-RIMMs are not ...populated by RDRAMs. A C-RIMM is required after adding or removing memory. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard has two 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. C-RIMMS (Continuity RIMM) must be identical, (see bellow). 2....
...RIMMB1 128MB RDRAM 128MB RDRAM RIMMA2 RIMMA1 22 ASUS P4T User's Manual NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is necessary to avoid breaking the signal lines, which make serial connection in a Rambus interface, such as used in this motherboard. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3. When C-RIMMs are not ...populated by RDRAMs. A C-RIMM is required after adding or removing memory. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard has two 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. C-RIMMS (Continuity RIMM) must be identical, (see bellow). 2....
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The guides on the socket's ejectors should close. RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. ASUS P4T User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM / C-RIMM) will fit in place. MOUNTING NOTCH RDRAM (with Heat ...secure the module in only one orientation. Channel B Channel A ® RIMM Sockets RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 P4T P4T 184-Pin RIMM Sockets RIMM with heat spreader) NOTCH KEYS CONNECTORS 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. To reduce the risk of the RIMM sockets. IMPORTANT: Do...
The guides on the socket's ejectors should close. RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. ASUS P4T User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM / C-RIMM) will fit in place. MOUNTING NOTCH RDRAM (with Heat ...secure the module in only one orientation. Channel B Channel A ® RIMM Sockets RIMMB2 RIMMB1 RIMMA2 RIMMA1 P4T P4T 184-Pin RIMM Sockets RIMM with heat spreader) NOTCH KEYS CONNECTORS 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings EJECTOR RIBS (inside the RIMM sockets. To reduce the risk of the RIMM sockets. IMPORTANT: Do...