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... works with the onboard Realtek 8201BL/CL LAN PHY to connect USB 2.0 devices. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN MAC The integrated MAC in the IGP chipset is a subsystem that supports AGP 8X specification. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 The IXP 200 (SB200) is the ATI RADEON™ 9200-based 2D/3D graphics engine with maximum 128MB shared display memory. Four 184-pin DIMM sockets are available for installation of high-speed...
... works with the onboard Realtek 8201BL/CL LAN PHY to connect USB 2.0 devices. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN MAC The integrated MAC in the IGP chipset is a subsystem that supports AGP 8X specification. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 The IXP 200 (SB200) is the ATI RADEON™ 9200-based 2D/3D graphics engine with maximum 128MB shared display memory. Four 184-pin DIMM sockets are available for installation of high-speed...
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... change the value of the field opposite the item. Plug and Play OS PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. System Information Menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with the configuration options for that menu. Pop-up window with a sub-menu on any menu screen is user- A configurable...
... change the value of the field opposite the item. Plug and Play OS PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. System Information Menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with the configuration options for that menu. Pop-up window with a sub-menu on any menu screen is user- A configurable...
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... entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode...
... entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode...
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... [Enabled] [Disabled] L3 Cache [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable support of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to enable or disable the Level 3 memory cache. Take caution when changing the settings of older OS for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS automatically detects these OS and allows the user to change the settings for CPUID maximum value limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
... [Enabled] [Disabled] L3 Cache [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable support of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to enable or disable the Level 3 memory cache. Take caution when changing the settings of older OS for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS automatically detects these OS and allows the user to change the settings for CPUID maximum value limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... change the advanced chipset settings. Init. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Options for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [PCI/AGP] [AGP/PCI] DRAM CAS Select [Slow] Allows you to select the size of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] AGP Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] Allows selection of mapped memory for NB. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide...
... change the advanced chipset settings. Init. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Options for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [PCI/AGP] [AGP/PCI] DRAM CAS Select [Slow] Allows you to select the size of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] AGP Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] Allows selection of mapped memory for NB. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide...
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...controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 EHCI controller. Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 1.1 OHCI Controllers [Both] Allows you to detect the presence of the onboard graphics controller memory use. If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio...
...controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 EHCI controller. Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 1.1 OHCI Controllers [Both] Allows you to detect the presence of the onboard graphics controller memory use. If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio...
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... to add more tables for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-19 Select an item then press Enter to change the power settings. IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for ACPI 2.0 specifications. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is included in the ASIC. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options.
... to add more tables for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-19 Select an item then press Enter to change the power settings. IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for ACPI 2.0 specifications. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is included in the ASIC. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options.
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...To set your password. Confirm the password when prompted. After you to disable password. Your password should have set a supervisor password, the other security settings. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information The Supervisor Password item on top of letters and/ or numbers, then press Enter. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Not Installed Not Installed to display the configuration options. The...
...To set your password. Confirm the password when prompted. After you to disable password. Your password should have set a supervisor password, the other security settings. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information The Supervisor Password item on top of letters and/ or numbers, then press Enter. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Not Installed Not Installed to display the configuration options. The...
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... This motherboard supports Windows® ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. • This motherboard does not support Windows® 98SE. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. If Autorun is enabled in...
... This motherboard supports Windows® ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. • This motherboard does not support Windows® 98SE. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. If Autorun is enabled in...
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.... Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo2™. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to activate these devices. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available drivers for the devices auto-detected by the system. Install ASUS Update This program allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide...
.... Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo2™. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to activate these devices. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available drivers for the devices auto-detected by the system. Install ASUS Update This program allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide...
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Use any of the same color. 3. In dual-channel configurations, always install an identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pair on this section. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins 104 Pins P4R800-VM P4R800-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Long AGP cards, when installed, may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Always install DIMMs with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may...
Use any of the same color. 3. In dual-channel configurations, always install an identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pair on this section. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins 104 Pins P4R800-VM P4R800-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Long AGP cards, when installed, may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Always install DIMMs with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may...
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...or the latest) motherboard BIOS to complete the process. 2. button. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the bootable floppy disk. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on Start, point to Settings, then click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the AFUDOS or the ASUS Update utilities. See Chapter 3 for...
...or the latest) motherboard BIOS to complete the process. 2. button. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the bootable floppy disk. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on Start, point to Settings, then click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the AFUDOS or the ASUS Update utilities. See Chapter 3 for...
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... description of options. Plug and Play OS PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to display a list of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information configurable, you may cause system to configure system time. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] A scroll...
... description of options. Plug and Play OS PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to display a list of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information configurable, you may cause system to configure system time. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] A scroll...
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...Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 2.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE drive. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select the type of device connected to display the IDE...
...Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 2.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE drive. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select the type of device connected to display the IDE...
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... system devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPUID Maximum Value Limit [Disabled] This item allows you to malfunction. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable the Level 3 memory cache. Certain operating systems do not support more than 3 CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. Configure advanced CPU settings...
... system devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPUID Maximum Value Limit [Disabled] This item allows you to malfunction. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable the Level 3 memory cache. Certain operating systems do not support more than 3 CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. Configure advanced CPU settings...
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... graphic data. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] Allows selection of mapped memory for NB. Init. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to select DRAM CAS speed. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] AGP Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of the graphics controller to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration Init. Select an item then press Enter to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide...
... graphic data. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] Allows selection of mapped memory for NB. Init. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to select DRAM CAS speed. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] AGP Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of the graphics controller to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration Init. Select an item then press Enter to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide...
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... USB 1.1 OHCI Controllers USB 2.0 EHCI Controller Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Enabled] [Both] [Enabled] [Enabled] AC97 Audio Device [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to configure the USB 1.1 OHCI controller. UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. If no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to select the size of USB devices at startup. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of the onboard graphics controller memory use...
... USB 1.1 OHCI Controllers USB 2.0 EHCI Controller Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Enabled] [Both] [Enabled] [Enabled] AC97 Audio Device [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to configure the USB 1.1 OHCI controller. UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. If no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to select the size of USB devices at startup. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of the onboard graphics controller memory use...
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... press Enter. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To change the supervisor password. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change password. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. After you have at least six characters. 3. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Not Installed Not Installed to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this...
... press Enter. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To change the supervisor password. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change password. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. After you have at least six characters. 3. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Not Installed Not Installed to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this...
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...; Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for more information. • This motherboard does not support Windows® 98SE. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for...
...; Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for more information. • This motherboard does not support Windows® 98SE. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for...
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... one Driver. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Install ASUS Update This program allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. AD1888 Driver and Application This item installs the AD1888 audio driver and...
... one Driver. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Install ASUS Update This program allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. AD1888 Driver and Application This item installs the AD1888 audio driver and...