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...-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW Contact your book size barebone system package for the following items. 1. Optional component(s) • Security port with : • ASUS P4R8L motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • PCMCIA slot • 4-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card • 200W power supply unit 2. User...
...-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW Contact your book size barebone system package for the following items. 1. Optional component(s) • Security port with : • ASUS P4R8L motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • PCMCIA slot • 4-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card • 200W power supply unit 2. User...
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1.1 Welcome! Press this LED indicates that supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with up to 2GB system memory. The ASUS book size barebone system is the ASUS P4R8L motherboard that the system is being read from or written to the hard disk drive. 7 4. This system features a complete array of power, design, and performance ...
1.1 Welcome! Press this LED indicates that supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with up to 2GB system memory. The ASUS book size barebone system is the ASUS P4R8L motherboard that the system is being read from or written to the hard disk drive. 7 4. This system features a complete array of power, design, and performance ...
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... fan and heatsink assembly 7. You may use the foot stand to place the system vertically on installing other system components. 4 1 2 3 6 5 7 1. Foot stand 1.6 System dimension The ASUS booksize barebone system is the internal view of the system when you remove the cover and the CPU fan duct. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below...
... fan and heatsink assembly 7. You may use the foot stand to place the system vertically on installing other system components. 4 1 2 3 6 5 7 1. Foot stand 1.6 System dimension The ASUS booksize barebone system is the internal view of the system when you remove the cover and the CPU fan duct. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below...
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..., such as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any system component. SB_PWR P4R8L ® ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P4R8L Onboard LED 18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Expansion card(s) 4. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON...
..., such as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any system component. SB_PWR P4R8L ® ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P4R8L Onboard LED 18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Expansion card(s) 4. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON...
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Locate the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 21 2.5 Installing a CPU The P4R8L motherboard comes with a fan duct to provide an efficient thermal solution to the system. Lift the fan duct, then set aside. Remove the two screws ...
Locate the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 21 2.5 Installing a CPU The P4R8L motherboard comes with a fan duct to provide an efficient thermal solution to the system. Lift the fan duct, then set aside. Remove the two screws ...
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Refer to 2GB non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Each DIMM socket is double-sided. P4R8L ® 104 Pins 80 Pins P4R8L 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets For optimum compatibility, it is recommend that you earlier removed. 2.6 Installing memory modules 2.6.1 Overview The system motherboard has two Double ...
Refer to 2GB non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Each DIMM socket is double-sided. P4R8L ® 104 Pins 80 Pins P4R8L 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets For optimum compatibility, it is recommend that you earlier removed. 2.6 Installing memory modules 2.6.1 Overview The system motherboard has two Double ...
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..., place the CD in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for the P4R8L motherboard. Click an item to install Click an icon to display other operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD to... One Driver Click this item to run the CD. 3.4.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 51 Install the necessary drivers to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
..., place the CD in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for the P4R8L motherboard. Click an item to install Click an icon to display other operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD to... One Driver Click this item to run the CD. 3.4.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 51 Install the necessary drivers to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
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...: Top: USB1 RJ-45 USB2 ATXPWR PCI1 RTL 8801B DVI CH7301 COM1 VGA CHA_FAN1 AUX CD TVOUT_R Super I/O SATA1 ATI IXP200 VIA VT6307 PCMCIA_CON 4IN1_CON P4R8L ® ATI RS300 Socket 478 DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) XWALL_KEY SPDIF_OUT IE1394_1 PWRSW IE1394_2 USB12...
...: Top: USB1 RJ-45 USB2 ATXPWR PCI1 RTL 8801B DVI CH7301 COM1 VGA CHA_FAN1 AUX CD TVOUT_R Super I/O SATA1 ATI IXP200 VIA VT6307 PCMCIA_CON 4IN1_CON P4R8L ® ATI RS300 Socket 478 DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) XWALL_KEY SPDIF_OUT IE1394_1 PWRSW IE1394_2 USB12...
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... clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 63 4.3 Jumper 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) ...cord and turn ON the computer. 6. The RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P4R8L ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4R8L Clear RTC RAM Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then ...
... clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 63 4.3 Jumper 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) ...cord and turn ON the computer. 6. The RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P4R8L ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4R8L Clear RTC RAM Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then ...
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... the PRI_XWIDE connector. 64 Chapter 4: Motherboard info The hard disk drive lock jumper is available only on the HDD security feature. 2. P4R8L ® XWALL 12 23 ENABLE DISABLE (Default) P4R8L XWALL Setting The XWALL jumper enables hard disk drive security only for details on models with a hard disk drive security feature. Hard...
... the PRI_XWIDE connector. 64 Chapter 4: Motherboard info The hard disk drive lock jumper is available only on the HDD security feature. 2. P4R8L ® XWALL 12 23 ENABLE DISABLE (Default) P4R8L XWALL Setting The XWALL jumper enables hard disk drive security only for details on models with a hard disk drive security feature. Hard...
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... ports connector (14-1 pin TVOUT_R) This interface is available at midboard to the ASUS proprietary daughtercard that supports the rear panel audio I/O, S-Video, and composite video ports. ® D33005 P4R8L ® P4R8L Rear Panel TV and Audio Ports Connector ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 65 4.4 Internal connectors This section describes and illustrates...
... ports connector (14-1 pin TVOUT_R) This interface is available at midboard to the ASUS proprietary daughtercard that supports the rear panel audio I/O, S-Video, and composite video ports. ® D33005 P4R8L ® P4R8L Rear Panel TV and Audio Ports Connector ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 65 4.4 Internal connectors This section describes and illustrates...
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... completely fit. +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC +3.3VDC -12.0VDC COM PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC P4R8L ® ATX12V P4R8L ATX Power Connectors ATXPWR GND +12V DC ATX12V1 GND +12V DC 66 Chapter 4: Motherboard info LED connector (6-pin LED_CON1) This connector supports the Power... are for the 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit are designed to fit these connectors in the system front panel. P4R8L ® LED_CON PLEDNC IDE_LED- 3. The plugs from the power supply unit.
... completely fit. +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC +3.3VDC -12.0VDC COM PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC P4R8L ® ATX12V P4R8L ATX Power Connectors ATXPWR GND +12V DC ATX12V1 GND +12V DC 66 Chapter 4: Motherboard info LED connector (6-pin LED_CON1) This connector supports the Power... are for the 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit are designed to fit these connectors in the system front panel. P4R8L ® LED_CON PLEDNC IDE_LED- 3. The plugs from the power supply unit.
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... the UltraATA cable connector. Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for the primary master device (hard disk drive) with the security feature. PRI_SIDE PRI_XWALL P4R8L ® P4R8L IDE Connectors PIN 1 See page 48 for details. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to the UltraATA100/66... the black connector to PIN 1. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. Refer to match the covered hole on the HDD security feature. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 67
... the UltraATA cable connector. Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for the primary master device (hard disk drive) with the security feature. PRI_SIDE PRI_XWALL P4R8L ® P4R8L IDE Connectors PIN 1 See page 48 for details. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to the UltraATA100/66... the black connector to PIN 1. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. Refer to match the covered hole on the HDD security feature. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 67
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... ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraATA133). P4R8L ® P4R8L SATA Connector SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA • The Serial ATA cable is smaller...by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface. • Hot plug support for a Serial ATA hard disk drive. P4R8L ® P4R8L Serial COM1 Bracket 68 COM1 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1) This next generation connector supports the thin Serial ATA ...
... ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraATA133). P4R8L ® P4R8L SATA Connector SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA • The Serial ATA cable is smaller...by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface. • Hot plug support for a Serial ATA hard disk drive. P4R8L ® P4R8L Serial COM1 Bracket 68 COM1 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1) This next generation connector supports the thin Serial ATA ...
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8. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! P4R8L ® P4R8L Internal Audio Connectors CD AUX Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support the ... matching the black wire to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a optical drive, TV tuner, or MPEG card. These are not jumpers! ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 69 Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) These connectors allow you to the ground pin. CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND...
8. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! P4R8L ® P4R8L Internal Audio Connectors CD AUX Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support the ... matching the black wire to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a optical drive, TV tuner, or MPEG card. These are not jumpers! ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 69 Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) These connectors allow you to the ground pin. CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND...
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...master device when recovering the BIOS using the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 2. Important notes • It is in the support CD. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 5.1 ...current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. • Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R8L.ROM) before proceeding with the BIOS update process. • If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable USB...
...master device when recovering the BIOS using the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 2. Important notes • It is in the support CD. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 5.1 ...current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. • Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R8L.ROM) before proceeding with the BIOS update process. • If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable USB...
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...CD-ROM found ! DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 73 When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. ...Starting BIOS recovery... Boot the system. 2. When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Reading file "p4r8l...
...CD-ROM found ! DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 73 When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. ...Starting BIOS recovery... Boot the system. 2. When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Reading file "p4r8l...