ASUS P4C800 DELUXE User Manual
P4C800 Deluxe
User Guide
Motherboard
Checklist
E1224
First Edition V1
April 2003
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Contents
Notices ...........................................................................................vi
Safety information ......................................................................... vii
About this guide............................................................................ viii
ASUS contact information ...............................................................x
P4C800 Deluxe specifications summary........................................ xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights .................................................. 1-2
1.3.2 Value-added solutions............................................ 1-5
1.4 Motherboard overview........................................................ 1-6
1.4.1 Major components ................................................. 1-6
1.4.2 Core specifications ................................................ 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-1
Features
2.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 2-2
2.3 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-4
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-4
2.4.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-5
2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 2-7
2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable .............................. 2-9
2.5 System memory ............................................................... 2-10
2.5.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-10
2.5.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-10
2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-13
2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-13
2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-14
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-14
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-14
2.6.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-16
2.6.4 AGP Pro slot ........................................................ 2-17
2.6.5 Wi-Fi slot .............................................................. 2-18
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Safeguards
Contents
2.7 Jumpers............................................................................ 2-19
2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-21
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
3.2 Vocal POST Messages ...................................................... 3-2
3.3 Powering off the computer ................................................. 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 4-1
4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 4-1
4.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 4-3
4.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-4
4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-6
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 4-7
4.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 4-7
4.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 4-7
4.2.4 Menu items ............................................................ 4-8
4.2.5 Sub-menu items..................................................... 4-8
4.2.6 Configuration fields ................................................ 4-8
4.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Scroll bar................................................................ 4-8
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-8
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4.3 Main menu.......................................................................... 4-9
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]....................................... 4-9
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ............................... 4-9
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ......................... 4-9
4.3.4 Language [English] ................................................ 4-9
4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave .......... 4-10
4.3.6 IDE Configuration .................................................4-11
4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-13
4.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 4-14
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 4-14
4.4.2 CPU Configuration ............................................... 4-17
4.4.3 Chipset................................................................. 4-18
4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 4-20
4.4.5 PCI PnP ............................................................... 4-22
4.4.6 USB Configuration ............................................... 4-23
Contents
4.4.7 Speech Configuration .......................................... 4-25
4.4.8 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 4-26
4.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 4-27
4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] .......................................... 4-27
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ....................... 4-27
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ......................................... 4-27
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ............................. 4-27
4.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled] ..................... 4-27
4.5.6 APM Configuration............................................... 4-28
4.5.7 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-30
4.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 4-32
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 4-32
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-33
4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-35
4.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 4-38
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Install an operating system................................................. 5-1
5.2 Support CD information...................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 5-1
5.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 5-3
5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information..................................... 5-4
5.2.5 Other information ................................................... 5-5
5.3 Software information .......................................................... 5-7
5.3.1 ASUS Update ........................................................ 5-7
5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2™.................................................. 5-8
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe .................................................. 5-10
5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor .......................................... 5-15
5.3.5 SoundMAX® 4 XL software ................................. 5-19
5.4 RAID configurations ......................................................... 5-23
5.4.1 Install the hard disks ............................................ 5-24
5.4.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility ............................ 5-25
5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) .............. 5-26
5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) ...................... 5-27
5.4.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands....................... 5-29
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• 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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
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 ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal
cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the P4C800 Deluxe
motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of
the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information
on the BIOS beep codes.
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
• Chapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with
the motherboard package.
• Index
This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this
document.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the
ASUS Contact Information on page x.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447
General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449
General Email: info@asus.com.tw
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English)
Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English)
Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General Fax: +1-510-608-4555
General Email: tmd1@asus.com
Technical Support
Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555
General Support: +1-502-933-8713
Web Site: www.asus.com
Support Email: tsd@asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax: +49-2102-442066
General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0
Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10
Support Fax: +49-2102-9599-11
Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
Web Site: www.asuscom.de
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P4C800 Deluxe specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron
with speeds up to 3.2+ GHz
On-die 512KB/256KB L2 cache with full speed
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
New power design supports next generation Intel Prescott CPU
Intel 875P MCH
(features the Intel Performance Acceleration Technology)
Intel ICH5
800/533/400 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB memory
Supports PC3200/2700/2100 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC
DDR DIMMs
1 x AGP Pro/8X
5 x PCI
1 x Wi-Fi
Supported by South Bridge (ICH5)
- 2 x UltraDMA 100 connectors
- 2 x Serial ATA connectors
Supported by Promise
- 1 x UltraDMA 133 connector
- 2 x Serial ATA connectors
- RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1, Multi-RAID configurations
®
PDC20378 controller (optional)
IEEE 1394 (optional)
AI Audio
AI Net
AI BIOS
AI Overclocking
VIA 6307 IEEE 1394 controller
- supports 2 x IEEE 1394 connectors
ADI AD1985 6-channel audio CODEC
3Com® 3C940 Gigabit PCI LAN controller
AI BIOS solutions: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS Q-Fan Technology
ASUS POST Reporter™
Intelligent CPU frequency tuner
ASUS JumperFree
Adjustable CPU V
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz to
400MHz at 1MHz increments
C. P. R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
, memory, and AGP voltages
CORE
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Special features
Rear panel I/O
Internal I/O
ASUS MyLogo2
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS Instant Music
Power Loss Restart
Multi-language BIOS
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x S/PDIF Out
1 x IEEE 1394 port (on 1394 models only)
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports
CPU/Power/Chassis fan connectors
20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors
IDE LED/Power LED connectors
Chassis intrusion connector
1 x IEEE 1394 connector (on 1394 models only)
GAME/MIDI connector
S/PDIF Out connector
CD/AUX/Modem audio connectors
Front panel audio connector
Serial port 2 (COM2) connector
BIOS features
Industry standard
Manageability
Power requirement
Form Factor
Support CD contents
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM
BIOS2.3, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree
BIOS 2, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Instant Music
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS LiveUpdate
Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the features of the
P4C800 Deluxe motherboard. It includes
brief explanations of the special attributes of
the motherboard and the new technology it
supports.
Product introduction
Chapter summary
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1
1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2
1.4 Motherboard overview................................... 1-6
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4C800 Deluxe motherboard!
The ASUS
P4C800 Deluxe motherboard delivers a host of new features
and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of
ASUS quality motherboards!
The motherboard incorporates the Intel
®
Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin
package coupled with the Intel® 875P chipset to set the latest trend for a
powerful desktop platform solution.
Supporting 800 MHz FSB, up to 4GB of system memory with PC3200/
2700/2100 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP Pro/8X slot,
Serial ATA support, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features,
the P4C800 Deluxe is your perfect vehicle to get ahead in the world of
power computing!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your P4C800 Deluxe package for the following items.
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard
ASUS support CD
InterVideo WinDVD Suite
2 x SATA cable
2 x 80-conductor ribbon cables for UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE drives
40-conductor IDE cable
Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive
I/O shield
Bag of extra jumper caps
User Guide
Reference Card
Quick Setup Guide
Jumpers and Connectors Sticker
Instant Music keyboard label
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
(last page of the User Guide)
(retail boxes only)
(retail boxes only)
(retail boxes only)
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a
478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor with 512KB L2
cache includes a 800/533/400 MHz system bus and features the Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology and new power design that allow up to
3.2+GHz core frequencies. See page 2-4 for more information.
The motherboard will also support the next generation Intel Prescott CPU
when available.
Dual-channel DDR400 memory support
Employing the dual-channel DDR memory architecture, the motherboard
provides a solution that doubles the system memory bandwidth to boost
system performance. The motherboard supports up to 4GB of system
memory using PC3200/2700/2100 ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs to
deliver up to 6.4GB/s data transfer rate for the latest 3D graphics,
multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-10.
Intel Performance Acceleration Technology (PAT)
Incorporating the Intel PAT, which is a turbo mode enabled in the Intel
875P to work with DDR 400 memory and boost system performance, the
motherboard delivers a new level of performance to beat.
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the
SATA interfaces onboard. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more
flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to
150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-23.
Multi-RAID solution
The motherboard has the Promise® PDC20378 controller to support multiRAID solution using Serial ATA/150 and Ultra ATA/133 hard disks. The
RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 provide a cost-effective
high-performance solution for added system performance and reliability.
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AGP 8X support
The motherboard supports the latest graphic architecture, the AGP Pro/8X
interface (a.k.a. AGP 3.0), offering 2.1GB/s bandwidth which is twice that
of its predecessor AGP 4X.
AI NET solution
The 3Com® 3C940 Gigabit PCI LAN controller chipset is onboard to
provide a single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications.
The 3C940 controller integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit
Ethernet Media Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer
Transceiver solution to support high performance network applications.
The controller is equipped with the net-diagnosing utility, VCT (Virtual
Cable Tester), that intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a
remote location up to 100 meters. This feature helps maintain a more
stable network connection.
AI Audio technology
The SoundMAX-class ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC supports
6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, stereo microphone input, variable
Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), professional quality 103-dB out put with
94-dB SNR, and analog enumeration capability. The SoundMAX 4 XL
software features the AudioESP™ (Audio Enumeration and Sensing
Process) that allows intelligent detection of the peripherals plugged into
the audio ports and identifies the incompatible devices, if any.
AI Overclocking
This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on the
installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while still
maintaining system stability. See section “4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration”
to set the BIOS items for overclocking.
AI BIOS solution
The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions:
CrashFree BIOS2, Q-Fan, and POST Reporter.
CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support
CD, or from a bootable floppy disk, when the BIOS codes and data are
corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM
chip. See page 4-4.
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ASUS Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
ASUS POST Reporter™
The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST
Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the
Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you of the system boot status and
causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software
lets you to customize the voice messages in different languages.
IEEE 1394 support
The IEEE 1394 interfaces and the VIA 6307 controller onboard provide
high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and
devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394 allows up to
400Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth
asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals,
and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs,
printers,TVs, and digital cameras. See page 2-30.
(on 1394 models only)
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12
Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-29.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to
the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.
When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to
open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and
reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default
setting for each parameter.
ASUS Instant Music
This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even before
entering the operating system. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special
function keys and enjoy the music!
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ASUS Multi-language BIOS
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice
from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to
configure easier and faster. Visit the ASUS website for information on the
supported languages.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility
or boot from a floppy disk.
1.3.2 Value-added solutions
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond
Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per
minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The system voltage
levels are monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.
ACPI ready
The Advanced Configuration power Interface (ACPI) provides more energy
saving features for operating systems that support OS Directed Power
Management (OSPM).
Chassis intrusion detection
The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the Winbond
ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is retained in CMOS for more protection.
ASUS Update
This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly
interface. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to
obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard.
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1.4 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, familiarize yourself with its physical
configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard
installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard
specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the
board and its components.
1.4.1 Major components
The following are the major components of the P4C800 Deluxe
motherboard as pointed out in the picture on page 1-7.
1. CPU socket
2. North Bridge controller
3. ATX12V power connector
4. DDR DIMM sockets
5. Floppy disk connector
6. IDE connectors
7. ATX power connector
8. AGP Pro/8X slot
9. Standby power LED
10. Flash ROM
11. Speech controller
12. RAID Ultra ATA133 connector
13. SATA connectors
14. SATA RAID connectors
15. RAID/SATA/IDE controller
16. South Bridge controller
18. Wi-Fi slot
19. Super I/O controller
20. PCI slots
21. Audio CODEC
22. LAN controller
23. PS/2 mouse port
24. Parallel port
25. IEEE 1394 port (optional)
26. RJ-45 port
27. Line In jack
28. Line Out jack
29. Microphone jack
30. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
31. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
32. Serial port
33. S/PDIF out port
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17. IEEE 1394 controller (optional)
See page 1-8 for the specifications of each component. Refer to
Chapter 2 for detailed information on the components.
34. PS/2 keyboard port
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CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket
for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor , with 800/533/400 MHz system bus
that allows 6.4GB/s, 4.3GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates,
respectively. The socket will support the Intel Prescott CPU when
available.
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North bridge controller . The Intel
provides the CPU interface, DDR interface, AGP interface, and Hub
Interface. The MCH manages the flow of information between these
interfaces. Designed for use with the Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron
processor, the MCH provides the processor interface with 800/533/400
MHz frequency , system memory interface with up to 6.4GB/s bandwidth
in dual-channel mode, and 0.8V/1.5V AGP Interface Specification 3.0
that supports 8X/4X Fast W rite protocol. The MCH interconnects to the
south bridge ICH5 via the Intel® proprietary Hub Interface.
ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug
from the ATX 12V power supply .
DDR DIMM sockets. These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to
4GB system memory using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC3200/
PC2700/PC2100 DDR DIMMs.
875P Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
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Floppy disk connector . This connector accommodates the provided
ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the connector is slotted
to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable.
IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support
Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Both the primary (blue)
and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion
of the IDE ribbon cable.
ATX power connector. This 20-pin connector connects to an ATX 12V
power supply . The power supply must have at least 1A on the +5V
standby lead (+5VSB).
AGP Pro/8X slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro slot
supports 0.8V/1.5V AGP 8X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical
applications and delivers up to 2.1GB/s bandwidth.
Standby power LED. This LED lights up if there is a standby power on
the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system
power before plugging or unplugging devices.
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Flash ROM. This 4Mb firmware hub (FWH) contains the programmable
BIOS program.
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Speech controller. This Winbond speech controller supports the
ASUS POST Reporter™ for configurable vocal POST alerts.
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RAID Ultra ATA133 connector. This connector supports two Ultra
ATA133 HDDs. On RAID models, the HDDs on this connector may be
configured as RAID0, RAID1, or RAID0+1 together with the Serial A TA
HDDs on the SATA RAID connectors.
SATA connectors. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and
allows for up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard
Parallel ATA with 133 MB/s.
SATA RAID connectors. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs
and may be configured as RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1. Together with the
UltraDMA133 devices, if present, the SATA RAID devices may be set
up as a multi-RAID configuration.
RAID/SAT A /IDE controller. The Promise® PDC20378 RAID controller
provides high-performance RAID0/RAID1/RAID0+1 functionality and
complies with the Serial ATA and UltraDMA 133 specifications.
(on RAID models only)
(on RAID models only)
South bridge controller . The fifth-generation Intel I/O Controller Hub
(ICH5) is a subsystem that integrates various I/O functions including
2-channel ATA/100 bus master IDE controller, up to eight USB 2.0/1.1
ports, I/O APIC, LPC interface, AC’97 2.3 interface, and PCI 2.2 interface.
The ICH5 also contains the necessary arbitration and buffering for efficient
utilization of these interfaces.
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IEEE 1394 controller . The VIA VT6307 controller chipset supports two
low power IEEE 1394 connectors to allow 100Mbps, 200Mbps, and
400Mbps data transfers between the 1394 devices.
(on 1394 models only)
Wi-Fi slot. The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot connects a Wi-Fi
equipment for wireless networking that allows 11Mbps transmission
(with a fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps) in the 2.4 GHz band. Wi-Fi
networks use radio technologies known as IEEE 802.11b (or later) to
provide a fast reliable wireless connectivity.
Super I/O controller . This Winbond Low Pin Count (LPC) interface
provides the commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports
a high-performance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M
floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible
UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface. This controller also integrates the
ASIC for PC health monitoring.
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PCI slots. These five 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus
master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum
throughput.
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Audio CODEC. The AD1985 AC ‘97 2.3 stereo audio CODEC provides
a 6-channel audio capability. The CODEC supports surround sound
output, variable sample rate conversion, analog enumeration
capability, and other major audio technologies for a complete
integrated audio solution.
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LAN controller . The 3Com
single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) and Network
Interface Card (NIC) applications. The controller provides a 32-bit
interface and supports 1000/100/10 Mbps data transfer rates.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or
other devices.
IEEE 1394 port. This port connects IEEE 1394-compliant devices like
camcorders, VCRs, printers, or digital cameras.
RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
3C940 Gigabit PCI LAN controller is a
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Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other
audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes
Rear Speaker Out.
Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front
Speaker Out.
Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In
6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
S/PDIF out port. This connector supports S/PDIF devices that
provides 5.1-channel surround sound and 3D audio.
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PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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Chapter 2
This chapter describes the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes
details on the switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.
Hardware information
Chapter summary
2.1 Motherboard installation ............................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layouts ..................................... 2-2
2.3 Before you proceed ....................................... 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................... 2-4
2.5 System memory ........................................... 2-10
2.6 Expansion slots ........................................... 2-14
2.7 Jumpers ........................................................ 2-19
2.8 Connectors ................................................... 2-21
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2.1 Motherboard installation
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The motherboard uses the ATX
form factor that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 x 24.5 cm).
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
2.1.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
2.1.2 Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the
motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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2.2 Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
SPDIF_O
COM1
Bottom:
Top:
USB1
1394
USB2
USB2.0
Top:
T: USB4
RJ-45
B: USB3
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
3C940
3Com
AD1985
CODEC
SPDIF_OUT
FP_AUDIO
GAME
PARALLEL PORT
Gbit
LAN
KBPWR
USBPW12
USBPW34
I/O
Super
PWR_FAN
Socket 478
Intel 875P
Memory
Controller
Hub (MCH)
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Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP_PRO)
PCI1
SMB20
USB56
PCI2
P4C800
PCI3
CDAUX
USB78
PCI4
MODEM
PCI5
WIFI
COM2
ATX12V
CPU_FAN
USBPW78
USBPW56
VIA
VT6307
Chipset
IE1394_2
SMB
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
SEC_IDE
DDR DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
Intel
DDR DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
CHA_FAN
Hub
4Mbit
Firmware
Speech
Controller
FLOPPY
ATX Power Connector
PRI_IDE
CLRTC
SB_PWR
ICH5
SATA2
SATA1
SATA_RAID2
RAID
Controller
PROMISE
PDC20378
SATA_RAID1
CHASSIS
TRPWR
PRI_RAID
PANEL
30.5cm (12.0in)
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The RAID and 1394 features are optional. These components are
grayed out in the above motherboard layout.
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2.3 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is
detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or
components.
When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is ON, in
sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down
the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in
any motherboard component.
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SB_PWR
P4C800
P4C800 Onboard LED
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket. The socket is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4
Processor in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. The Pentium 4
processor features the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture, HyperThreading Technology, and 800/533/400MHz system bus. Together, these
attributes improve system performance by allowing higher core
frequencies, faster execution of integer instructions, and data transfer
rates up to 6.4GB/s. The socket will also support the Intel Prescott CPU
when available.
Note in the illustration that the CPU
has a gold triangular mark on one
corner. This mark indicates the
processor Pin 1 that should match a
specific corner of the CPU socket.
Gold Mark
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and
severely damage the CPU!
Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
1. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with HyperThreading Technology.
2. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP and
Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the
Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. If you are using any
other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology
item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
3. It is recommended that you install WinXP Service Pack 1.
4. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS
before installing a supported operating system.
5. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
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