ASUS 850 ATX P4T User Manual

® P4T
Intel® 850 ATX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL

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| Product Name: | ASUS P4T |
| Manual Revision: | 1.07 E707 |
| Release Date:: | March 2001 |
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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. | 7 | ||
1.1 | How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. | 7 | |
1.2 | Item Checklist ............................................................................. | 7 | |
2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ | 8 | ||
2.1 | The ASUS P4T ............................................................................ | 8 | |
2.2 | P4T Motherboard Components ................................................. | 12 | |
3. 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 | |
3.6 | Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. | 25 | |
3.7 | Expansion Cards ....................................................................... | 31 | |
3.8 | External Connectors .................................................................. | 33 | |
3.9 | Starting Up the First Time ........................................................ | 43 | |
4. BIOS SETUP ..................................................................................... | 45 | ||
4.1 | Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... | 45 | |
| 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ....................... | 45 | |
| 4.1.2 | Updating BIOS Procedures ........................................... | 46 |
4.2 | BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ | 49 | |
| 4.2.1 | BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................. | 50 |
| 4.2.2 | Legend Bar .................................................................... | 50 |
4.3 | Main Menu ................................................................................ | 52 | |
| 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave .............................. | 53 | |
| 4.3.2 | Keyboard Features ......................................................... | 56 |
4.4 | Advanced Menu ........................................................................ | 58 | |
| 4.4.1 | Chip Configuration ........................................................ | 62 |
| 4.4.2 | I/O Device Configuration .............................................. | 64 |
| 4.4.3 | PCI Configuration ......................................................... | 66 |
| 4.4.4 | Shadow Configuration ................................................... | 67 |
4.5 | Power Menu .............................................................................. | 68 | |
| 4.5.1 | Power Up Control .......................................................... | 70 |
| 4.5.2 | Hardware Monitor ......................................................... | 72 |
4.6 | Boot Menu ................................................................................ | 73 | |
4.7 | Exit Menu ................................................................................. | 75 |
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CONTENTS
5. SOFTWARE SETUP ....................................................................... | 77 | |
5.1 | Install Operating System ........................................................... | 77 |
5.2 | Start Windows ........................................................................... | 77 |
5.3 | P4T Motherboard Support CD .................................................. | 78 |
5.4 | INF Update Utility for Intel 850 Chipset .................................. | 80 |
5.5 | Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver ................................................. | 81 |
5.6 | Intel LDCM Administrator Setup ............................................. | 83 |
5.7 | Intel LDCM Client Setup .......................................................... | 85 |
5.8 | ASUS BIOS Flash Utility for LDCM 6.0 ................................. | 86 |
5.9 | ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx ............................................................. | 86 |
5.10 ASUS Update Vx.xx ................................................................. | 88 | |
5.11 | Microsoft DirectX Driver ......................................................... | 89 |
5.12 YAMAHA | 91 | |
5.13 | 91 | |
5.14 Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x ..................................................... | 92 | |
5.15 | Install Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications ...................... | 92 |
5.16 | Uninstalling Programs .............................................................. | 94 |
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ........................................................... | 97 | |
6.1 | ASUS PC Probe ........................................................................ | 97 |
6.2 | ASUS Update .......................................................................... | 102 |
6.3 | YAMAHA XGPlayer .............................................................. | 103 |
6.4 | CyberLink PowerPlayer SE .................................................... | 107 |
6.5 | CyberLink PowerDVD ........................................................... | 108 |
6.6 | CyberLink VideoLive Mail ..................................................... | 109 |
7. APPENDIX ...................................................................................... | 111 | |
7.1 | 111 | |
7.2 | Glossary .................................................................................. | 113 |
INDEX | ................................................................................................. | 117 |
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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
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1.INTRODUCTION
1.1How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
1. | INTRODUCTION | Manual information and checklist |
2. | FEATURES | Production information and specifications |
3. | HARDWARE SETUP | Intructions on setting up the motherboard. |
4. | BIOS SETUP | Intructions on setting up the BIOS |
5. | SOFTWARE SETUP | Intructions on setting up the included software |
6. | SOFTWARE REFERENCE | Reference material for the included software |
7. | APPENDIX | Optional items and general reference |
1.2 Item Checklist
Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer.
Package Contents
(1) ASUS Motherboard
(1)
(1) Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives
(1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25” and (2) 3.5” floppy disk drives
Bag 1
(1) Rubber pad
(1) Metal baseboard
Bag 2
(4) Copper captive nuts
(4) Washers
Bag 3
(2) Plastic CPU heatsink support base
(2)Metal CPU heatsink retaining clips
(4) Pan head screws
(2) ASUS
RIMM
(1) ASUS
(1) I/O port bracket
(1) Bag of spare jumpers
(1) Support drivers and utilities
(1) This Motherboard User’s Manual
Optional Items
ASUS
ASUS
1. INTRODUCTION
Manual / Checklist
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Specifications
.2 FEATURES
2.FEATURES
2.1The ASUS P4T
The ASUS P4T motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors.
2.1.1Specifications
•Latest Intel Processor Support
Intel Socket 423 Pentium® 4 processors
•Intel 850 Chipset: Features the Intel® 850 chipset (Memory Controller Hub, I/O Controller Hub, and Firmware Hub) with support for AGP 4X mode; 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); and dual channel RDRAM.
•Intel ICH2: The IntelI/OControllerHub2 (ICH2) features support for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 100MB/ sec; and two USB controllers for a total of 4 USB ports.
•PC800 Memory Support: Equipped with fourRambusInlineMemoryModule (RIMM) sockets to support Intel
•Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture:Features a dedicated high speed hub link between the ICH2 and MCH with a bandwidth of 266MB/sec – twice the maximum bandwidth of the PCI bus.
•AGP Pro Slot: Comes with an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that supports AGP cards for high performance, component level interconnect targeted at 3D graphical applications using a 1X, 2X, or 4X mode bus. Backward compatible to support AGP 2X and AGP 1X.
•UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as
•More USB Ports: Supports a total of 4 USB ports for more peripheral connectivity options.
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• JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is enabled.
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2.FEATURES
•SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices.
•PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software.
•Legacy Free: Provides five
•Low Pin Count (LPC)
•Enhanced ACPI &
•Smart BIOS: 4Mbit firmware gives a new
•IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for a wireless interface.
•Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor.
•Onboard LED: The onboard LED will light up when there is standby power to the motherboard. 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
2. FEATURES
Optional Components
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Performance
.2 FEATURES
2.FEATURES
2.1.2Performance
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•Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory and processor.
•RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with a peak bandwidth of 0.8GB/s, MCH dual channel Rambus DRAMs can operate at up to 400MHz with a peak bandwidth of 3.2GB/s.
•ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also implemented on all ASUS smart series motherboards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an
•Suspend and Go:
as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart™ so that you do not have to wait for a long time for system bootup.
•New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following
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