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... 2-23 2.6 Boot Menu 2-24 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-24 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-25 2.6.3 Security 2-26 2.7 Exit Menu 2-28 Chapter 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing An Operating System 3-2 3.2 Support CD Information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 Contacts menu 3-4 3.3 VIA RAID configurations 3-5 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-5 3.3.2 VIA RAID configurations 3-6 3.3 Creating...
... 2-23 2.6 Boot Menu 2-24 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-24 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-25 2.6.3 Security 2-26 2.7 Exit Menu 2-28 Chapter 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing An Operating System 3-2 3.2 Support CD Information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 Contacts menu 3-4 3.3 VIA RAID configurations 3-5 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-5 3.3.2 VIA RAID configurations 3-6 3.3 Creating...
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...: Tips and additional information to complete a task. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that you MUST follow to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of ...through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. About This Guide How this guide is organized This manual contains the following ...
...: Tips and additional information to complete a task. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that you MUST follow to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of ...through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. About This Guide How this guide is organized This manual contains the following ...
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P4V800D-X Specifications Summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory ...VIA PT880 Ultra VIA VT8237R PLUS 800/533/400 MHz Dual Channel Memory Architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets for up to 4GB, support PC3200/ PC2700/PC2100, non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory 1 x AGP 8X 1 x PCI Express x16 (x4 mode only) 3 x ... out interface Realtek 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports Wake on Ring, LAN, USB, Keyboard & Mouse STR (Suspend-to-RAM) STD (Suspend-to-Disk) S/PDIF out interface ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 1 x Parallel port 1 x...
P4V800D-X Specifications Summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory ...VIA PT880 Ultra VIA VT8237R PLUS 800/533/400 MHz Dual Channel Memory Architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets for up to 4GB, support PC3200/ PC2700/PC2100, non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory 1 x AGP 8X 1 x PCI Express x16 (x4 mode only) 3 x ... out interface Realtek 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports Wake on Ring, LAN, USB, Keyboard & Mouse STR (Suspend-to-RAM) STD (Suspend-to-Disk) S/PDIF out interface ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 1 x Parallel port 1 x...
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MyLogo PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) Drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus Software (OEM Version) Userʼs Manual 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x FDD ...cable I/O shield ATX Form Factor, 12" x 8.2" (30.5cm x 20.8cm) * Note: The specifications are subject to change without notice. ix P4V800D-X Specifications Summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Support CD Accessary Form factor 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI...
MyLogo PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) Drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus Software (OEM Version) Userʼs Manual 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x FDD ...cable I/O shield ATX Form Factor, 12" x 8.2" (30.5cm x 20.8cm) * Note: The specifications are subject to change without notice. ix P4V800D-X Specifications Summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Support CD Accessary Form factor 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product Introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product Introduction
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... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4V800D-X motherboard Cables 1 x Ultra 133/100/66 DMA cable 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Floppy Disk Drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or...
... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4V800D-X motherboard Cables 1 x Ultra 133/100/66 DMA cable 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Floppy Disk Drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or...
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... for details. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfer rate. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-3 Backwards compatible with high bandwidth up the PCI bus. See pages1-17 & 1-20 for details. PCI Express ... connection to 40 times faster at 480 MB/s, for next generation components and peripherals. PCI Express Interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that enables enhanced graphics performance with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer...
... for details. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfer rate. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-3 Backwards compatible with high bandwidth up the PCI bus. See pages1-17 & 1-20 for details. PCI Express ... connection to 40 times faster at 480 MB/s, for next generation components and peripherals. PCI Express Interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that enables enhanced graphics performance with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer...
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... the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is not available, and go through the support CD when a bootable disk is no need to clear CMOS data. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in a support CD. Users can reboot their system through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process.... ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to ...
... the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is not available, and go through the support CD when a bootable disk is no need to clear CMOS data. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in a support CD. Users can reboot their system through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process.... ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to ...
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...) for a list of the module are the same or set to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-9 A DDR DIMM is recommended that support up to 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR400/333/266 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. P4V800D-X ® P4V800D-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install single or double-sided...
...) for a list of the module are the same or set to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-9 A DDR DIMM is recommended that support up to 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR400/333/266 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. P4V800D-X ® P4V800D-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install single or double-sided...
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...-6B 256MB Smart U24256ADSRG6H20 N/A Smart SS D32M8XS60HBX4AMV 512MB BiaoXing BXXC22D-38KT3B N/A BiaoXing DS VM256D328BT-5 A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of... Dual-channel memory configuration C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as ...
...-6B 256MB Smart U24256ADSRG6H20 N/A Smart SS D32M8XS60HBX4AMV 512MB BiaoXing BXXC22D-38KT3B N/A BiaoXing DS VM256D328BT-5 A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of... Dual-channel memory configuration C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as ...
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... the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-11 Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 1. Follow these steps...
... the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-11 Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 1. Follow these steps...
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... settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings...
... settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings...
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... using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-13 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11...
... using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-13 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11...
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... for 1.5v P4V800D-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card ... (AGP) slot that they fit into the AGP slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports universal PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to...
... for 1.5v P4V800D-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card ... (AGP) slot that they fit into the AGP slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports universal PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to...
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... Windows® 2003, or newer OS versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • The Serial ATA interface is not supported when using Windows® 98SE/Me operating system. 4. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ...P4V800D-X SATA connectors Important notes on the fan connectors! These are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. P4V800D-X CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® PWR_FAN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation P4V800D-X Fan connectors ASUS P4V800D...
... Windows® 2003, or newer OS versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • The Serial ATA interface is not supported when using Windows® 98SE/Me operating system. 4. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ...P4V800D-X SATA connectors Important notes on the fan connectors! These are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. P4V800D-X CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® PWR_FAN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation P4V800D-X Fan connectors ASUS P4V800D...
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...This connector supports the front panel audio I/O ports. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to replace the power supply in only one orientation. The minimum recommended wattage is for a fully configured system. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard ...1-21 Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is 230W, or 300W for the front panel audio cable. P4V800D-X ® FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND Line out_L NC...
...This connector supports the front panel audio I/O ports. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to replace the power supply in only one orientation. The minimum recommended wattage is for a fully configured system. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard ...1-21 Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is 230W, or 300W for the front panel audio cable. P4V800D-X ® FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND Line out_L NC...
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.... • System Management Interrupt (2-pin SMI) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground P4V800D-X RESET ® IDE_LED PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data... 10. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P4V800D-X System Panel connector • System power LED (3-1 pin PLED) This connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-23
.... • System Management Interrupt (2-pin SMI) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground P4V800D-X RESET ® IDE_LED PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data... 10. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P4V800D-X System Panel connector • System power LED (3-1 pin PLED) This connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-23
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ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the mother board support CD. Refer to the corresponding section for each utility. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable fl... updating the BIOS. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy...
ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the mother board support CD. Refer to the corresponding section for each utility. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable fl... updating the BIOS. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy...
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All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... Boot the system from the website provided by default to store the file. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 2-3 What you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. AFUDOS also ... see on the screen is for reference only. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to a floppy diskette. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the ...
All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... Boot the system from the website provided by default to store the file. ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 2-3 What you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. AFUDOS also ... see on the screen is for reference only. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to a floppy diskette. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the ...
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... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in the future. For example, you can recognize these...
... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in the future. For example, you can recognize these...