ASUS P4P800-E DELUXE User Manual

P4P800-E

Deluxe

User Guide

Motherboard

E1867

Revised Edition V2

December 2004

Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

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Contents

Notices ..........................................................................................	vii
Safety information ........................................................................	viii
About this guide..............................................................................	ix
How this guide is organized ..................................................	ix
Where to find more information .............................................	ix
Conventions used in this guide ..............................................	x
Typography.............................................................................	x
P4P800-E 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	Unique ASUS features ...........................................	1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1	Before you proceed ............................................................		2-1
2.2	Motherboard overview ........................................................		2-2
	2.2.1	Placement direction ...............................................	2-2
	2.2.2	Screw holes ...........................................................	2-2
	2.2.3	Motherboard layout ................................................	2-3
	2.2.4	Layout Contents .....................................................	2-4
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)...........................................		2-6
	2.3.1	Overview ................................................................	2-6
	2.3.2	Installing the CPU ..................................................	2-7
	2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ...............................		2-9
	2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable .............................		2-11
2.4	System memory ...............................................................		2-12
	2.4.1	Overview ..............................................................	2-12
	2.4.2	Memory configurations ........................................	2-12
	2.4.3	Qualified Vendor List ............................................	2-14
	2.4.4	Installing a DIMM .................................................	2-15
	2.4.5	Removing a DIMM ...............................................	2-15
2.5	Expansion slots ................................................................		2-16
	2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ................................		2-16
	2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................		2-16
	2.5.3	Interrupt assignments ..........................................	2-17

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	2.5.4	PCI slots ..............................................................	2-18
	2.5.5	AGP slot ...............................................................	2-18
	2.5.6	Wi-Fi slot ..............................................................	2-19
2.6	Jumpers............................................................................		2-20
2.7	Connectors .......................................................................		2-23
	2.7.1	Rear panel connectors .........................................	2-23
	2.7.2	Internal connectors ..............................................	2-25
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1	Starting up for the first time ................................................		3-1
3.2	Powering off the computer .................................................		3-2
	3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ..........................		3-2
	3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch ....................		3-2
3.3	ASUS POST Reporter™ ....................................................		3-3
	3.3.1	Vocal POST messages ..........................................	3-3
	3.3.2	Winbond Voice Editor ............................................	3-5
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 ......................		4-2
	4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC .................		4-3
	4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............		4-4
	4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 .......		4-5
	4.1.6	ASUS Update ........................................................	4-7
4.2	BIOS Setup program ..........................................................		4-9
	4.2.1	BIOS menu screen ..............................................	4-10
	4.2.2	Menu bar ..............................................................	4-10
	4.2.3	Navigation keys ...................................................	4-10
	4.2.4	Menu items ...........................................................	4-11
	4.2.5	Sub-menu items ....................................................	4-11
	4.2.6	Configuration fields ...............................................	4-11
	4.2.7	Pop-up window .....................................................	4-11
	4.2.8	Scroll bar ...............................................................	4-11
	4.2.9	General help .........................................................	4-11
4.3	Main menu........................................................................		4-12
	4.3.1	System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] .....................................	4-12
	4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .............................		4-12
	4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] .......................		4-12

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4.3.4 Language [English] ..............................................

4-12

4.3.5Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Third

		and Fourth IDE Master ........................................	4-13
	4.3.6	IDE Configuration ................................................	4-14
	4.3.7	System Information ..............................................	4-16
4.4	Advanced menu ...............................................................		4-16
	4.4.1	JumperFree Configuration ...................................	4-17
	4.4.2	CPU Configuration ...............................................	4-19
	4.4.3	Chipset .................................................................	4-20
	4.4.4	Onboard Devices Configuration ...........................	4-22
	4.4.5	PCI PnP ...............................................................	4-24
	4.4.6	USB Configuration ...............................................	4-25
	4.4.7	Speech Configuration ..........................................	4-27
	4.4.8	Instant Music Configuration .................................	4-27
4.5	Power menu .....................................................................		4-28
	4.5.1	Suspend Mode [Auto] ..........................................	4-28
	4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] .......................		4-28
	4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] .........................................		4-28
	4.5.4	ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] .............................	4-28
	4.5.5	BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled] .....................	4-28
	4.5.6	APM Configuration ...............................................	4-29
	4.5.7	Hardware Monitor ................................................	4-31
4.6	Boot menu ........................................................................		4-32
	4.6.1	Boot Device Priority .............................................	4-33
	4.6.2	Hard disk drives ...................................................	4-33
	4.6.3	Boot Settings Configuration .................................	4-34
	4.6.4	Security ................................................................	4-35
4.7	Exit menu .........................................................................		4-37

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

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5.3	Software Information ..........................................................		5-7
	5.3.1	ASUS MyLogo2™ ..................................................	5-7
	5.3.2	ASUS Instant Music ...............................................	5-9
5.4	AI Net feature ...................................................................		5-12
5.5	Audio configurations .........................................................		5-13
	5.5.1	Sound Effect options ............................................	5-13
	5.5.2	S/PDIF options .....................................................	5-14
	5.5.3	Speaker Configuration .........................................	5-15
	5.5.4	AI Audio feature ...................................................	5-16
	5.5.5	HRTF Demo .........................................................	5-17
	5.5.6	General settings ...................................................	5-18
	5.5.7 Rear panel audio ports function variation ............		5-18
5.6	Promise® RAID configurations..........................................		5-19
	5.6.1 Install the hard disks ............................................		5-20
	5.6.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility ............................		5-21
	5.6.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) ..............		5-22
	5.6.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) ......................		5-23
	5.6.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands .......................		5-25
5.7	Intel® RAID for Serial ATA configuration ............................		5-27
	5.7.1	BIOS Configuration ..............................................	5-27
	5.7.2 Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks ................		5-27
	5.7.3 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets ......		5-28
	5.7.4 Creating a RAID Volume ......................................		5-28
	5.7.5 Deleting a RAID Volume ......................................		5-29
	5.7.6	Reset RAID Data .................................................	5-30
5.8	Creating a floppy with RAID driver ...................................		5-31

Quick Reference Card

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies 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 jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

•Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

•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.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

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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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/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.

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
	sign indicates that you must press the enclosed
	key. Example: <Enter> indicates that you must
	press the Enter or Return key.
<Multiple key names>	If you must press two or more keys
	simultaneously, the key names are linked with a
	plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command	Means that you must enter the command
	exactly as shown then supply the appropriate
	values that appear in brackets. Example:
	At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
	afudos /i[filename]
	In this example, you must supply a filename for
	[filename].
	afudos /iP4P800-E.ROM

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P4P800-E Deluxe specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

Front Side Bus (FSB)

Memory

Expansion slots

Storage

AI Audio

AI Net

AI BIOS

AI Overclocking

Special features

Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron processors with speeds up to 3.2 GHz+

Supports Intel® Hyper-threading Technology Supports Intel® Prescott CPU

Intel® 865PE

Intel® ICH5R

800/533/400 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture

4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR400/333/266 SDRAM memory

ASUS Hyper-Path Technology

1 x AGP 8X (0.8V, 1.5V only)

5 x PCI

1 x ASUS WiFi slot for optional wireless LAN upgrade

ICH5R SouthBridge supports

-2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33

-2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 function Promise® 20378 RAID controller supports

-1 x UltraDMA 133 support for two drives

-2 x Serial ATA

-RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and Multi-RAID function

Realtek® ALC850 8-channel CODEC

Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology S/PDIF out interface support

Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit Ethernet controller Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) Technology support

ASUS CrashFree BIOS2

ASUS Q-Fan Technology

ASUS Post Reporter™

Intelligent CPU frequency tuner ASUS JumperFree

CPU, Memory and AGP voltage adjustable

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment

Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

Power Loss Restart

S/PDIF out interface support

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P4P800-E Deluxe specifications summary

IEEE 1394	VIA VT6307 IEEE1394 controller supports two IEEE 1394
	connectors
USB
	Maximum of 8 USB 2.0 ports
Rear panel I/O
	1 x Parallel port
	1 x Serial port
	1 x Optical S/PDIF output port
	1 x Coaxial S/PDIF output port
	1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
	1 x PS/2 Mouse port
	1 x RJ45 port
	4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	1 x IEEE 1394 port
	8-channel audio I/O ports
Internal I/O
	2 x USB 2.0 supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
	CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors
	20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors
	Chassis intrusion
	IEEE 1394 connector
	GAME/MIDI connector
	CD/AUX/Modem audio connectors
	Front panel audio connector
	Serial port 2 connector
BIOS features
	4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM
	BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS Instant Music, ASUS
	MyLogo2, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS Multi-Language BIOS
Industry standard
	PCI 2.2, PCI 2.3, USB 2.0
Manageability
	WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion
Support CD contents
	Device drivers
	ASUS PC Probe
	ASUS AI Booster
	ASUS Live Update Utility
	Anti-virus utility
Form Factor
	ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Product introduction

Chapter summary

1.1	Welcome! ........................................................	1-1
1.2	Package contents ..........................................	1-1
1.3	Special features .............................................	1-2

ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard!

The 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 a 478-pin package coupled with the Intel® 865PE chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.

Supporting up to 4 GB of system memory with DDR400/333/266 SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support, RAID, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you 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.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD

WinDVD Suite Platinum (Retail boxes only) 2 x SATA cable

1 x SATA power cable (Retail boxes only)

1 x 2-port USB+GAME module with cable (Retail boxes only) 1 x 1394 module (Retail boxes only)

2 x 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA IDE drives 1 x 40-conductor IDE cable

1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield

Bag of extra jumper caps

Instant Music keyboard label (Retail boxes only) User Guide (includes Quick Reference Card) Quick Setup Guide (Retail boxes only)

Setting Sticker (Retail boxes only)

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3Special features

1.3.1 Product Highlights

Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package with 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. This motherboard supports 800/533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows 6.4GB/s, 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU.

Dual Channel DDR memory support

Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.

ASUS Hyper-Path Technology

This unique technology from ASUS optimizes the true potential of the Intel® 865PE chipset to deliver the highest performance among competing 865PE-based solutions.

SouthBridge Integrated Serial ATA and RAID solution

The motherboard supports the next generation Serial ATA (SATA) specification with RAID 0 and RAID 1 function through the ICH5R SouthBridge controller. The Serial ATA specification provides scalable performance with up to 150MB/s data transfer rate and allows a maximum of two Serial ATA hard disks with RAID 0 and RAID 1 array.

Multi-RAID Function

The motherboard has the Promise PDC30378 controller to support multiRAID solution using Serial ATA and UltraDMA hard disks. The RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (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

AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s.

S/PDIF out

The motherboard supports S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems.

IEEE 1394 support

The IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394 interface 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.

8 USB 2.0 ports

The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to 8 USB 2.0 ports. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.

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1.3.2 Unique ASUS features

ASUS Wi-Fi slot

The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card to set up an environment for wireless LAN. The ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card bundles the exclusive software Access Point (AP) to save the extra cost of a stand-alone AP. In addition, the card comes with user-friendly utilities and applications that allow quick connection to notebooks, PDAs and other wireless LAN peripherals. See page 2-19.

AI NET solution

The Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a singlechip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The 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 Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) net-diagnosing utility, that intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up to 100 meters. This feature helps maintain a more stable network connection. See page 5-12.

AI Audio technology

The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It also features intelligent detection of plugged peripherals into the audio ports and identifies any incompatible devices. See page 5-13.

AI Overclocking

This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on the installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while maintaining system stability. See page 4-17.

AI BIOS solution

The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan, POST Reporter, and CrashFree BIOS2.

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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. See page 4-31.

CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5.

ASUS POST Reporter

The motherboard offers an exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the PowerOn Self-Tests (POST). Through an added external speaker, you will hear the messages informing you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support. See page 3-3.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-34, 5-7.

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 reboot the system and the BIOS shows the previous setting so users can amend the CPU setting again.

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. See page 4-4.

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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. See page 4-12.

ASUS Instant Music

This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to Windows™. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See pages 4-27, 5-9.

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Chapter 2

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

Hardware information

Chapter summary

2.1	Before you proceed .......................................	2-1
2.2	Motherboard overview...................................	2-2
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU) .....................	2-6
2.4	System memory ...........................................	2-12
2.5	Expansion slots ...........................................	2-15
2.6	Jumpers ........................................................	2-20
2.7	Connectors ...................................................	2-23

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2.1Before 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.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. When lit, the green LED 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. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

	SB_PWR
P4P800-E	ON	OFF
	Standby	Powered
	Power	Off
P4P800-E Onboard LED

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2.2Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

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.

2.2.1 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.

2.2.2 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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2.2.3

Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

PS/2KBMS KBPWR

T: Mouse

Super I/O

B: Keyboard

SPDIF_O

Socket 478

CPU_FAN

PARALLEL PORT

-bit,184(64pin module)

-bit,184(64pin module)

-bit,184(64pin module)

-bit,184(64pin module)

PowerATXConnector

FLOPPY1

Bottom:

SPDIF_O2

COM1

USB1

Top:

DIMM A1

DIMM A2

DIMM B1

DIMM B2

USB2

1394

USB2.0 Top:

ATX12V1

T: USB3

RJ-45

Intel

DDR

DDR

DDR

DDR

B: USB4

82865PE

(12.0in)

Top:Bass

Memory

Center:

USBPW12

Top:Line In

Hub

Back surround L/R

Controller

Below:

USBPW34

Side surround L/R

Center:Line Out

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

IDE1PRI

IDE1SEC

30.5cm

Below:Mic In

Marvell

88E8001 Gbit

®

PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN

Intel

SATA2

PCI1

AUX

ICH5R

SATA1

MODEM CD

PCI2

CR2032 3V

USBPW56

Lithium Cell

SMB20

USBPW78

4Mbit

CMOS Power

Firmware

Audio

PCI3

Hub

CLRTC

Codec

USB_56

USB_78

FP_AUDIO

P4P800-E

PRI_RAID

VIA VT6307

Chipset

PCI5

PROMISE PDC20378

SATA_RAID2

COM2

CHASSIS

PCI4

SATA_RAID1

Speech

Controller

WIFI

IE1394_2

GAME

PANEL

SB_PWR

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2.2.4	Layout Contents
Slots		Page
1.	PCI slots	2-18
2.	AGP slot	2-18
3.	Wi-Fi slot	2-19
4.	DDR DIMM slots	2-12
Jumpers		Page
1.	Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)	2-20
2.	USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,
	USBPW56, USBPW78)	2-21
3.	Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)	2-22
4.	SMB 2.0 jumper	2-22
Rear Panel Connectors		Page
1.	PS/2 mouse port	2-23
2.	Parallel port	2-23
3.	IEEE 1394 port	2-23
4.	Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45)	2-23
5.	Center/Subwoofer jack	2-23
6.	Rear Speaker out jack	2-23
7.	Line In jack	2-23
8.	Line Out jack	2-23
9.	Microphone jack	2-23
10.	Side Speaker out jack	2-23
11.	USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4	2-24
12.	USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2	2-24
13.	Serial connector	2-24
14.	S/PDIF Optical cable jack	2-24
15.	S/PDIF Coaxial cable jack	2-24
16.	PS/2 keyboard port	2-24

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Internal Connectors		Page
1.	Floppy disk connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)	2-25
2.	Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)	2-25
3.	Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE1)	2-25
4.	Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)	2-26
5.	ATA RAID connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID)	2-28
6.	SATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2 )	2-29
7.	CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN)	2-30
8.	Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN)	2-30
9.	Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN)	2-30
10.	Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)	2-30
11.	ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR)	2-31
12.	ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V)	2-31
13.	USB headers (10-1 pin USB_56, USB_78)	2-32
14.	MODEM connector (4-pin MODEM)	2-33
15.	CD connector (4-pin CD)	2-33
16.	AUX connector (4-pin AUX)	2-33
17.	IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)	2-33
18.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)	2-34
19. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)		2-34
20.	Chassis Intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)	2-35
21.	System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)	2-35
	- System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED)
	- System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR)

- Reset Switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)

- ATX Power Switch (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN)

- System Management Interrupt Lead (Light Blue 2-pin SMI)

- Hard Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

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2.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor.

Take note of the marked corner (with		Gold Mark
gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark
should match a specific corner on the
socket to ensure correct installation.

Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

1. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading 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 Technology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

3.It is recommended that you install Windows® XP 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.

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

1.Buy an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Install the CPU.

2.Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

3.Reboot the computer.

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU.

1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.

2.Unlock the socket by pressing the

lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.

90º~100º angle

Socket Lever

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely.

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3. Position the CPU above the
socket such that its marked	Gold Mark
corner matches the base of the
socket lever.

4.Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5.When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

After installation, make sure to plug-in the 4-pin ATX power cable to the motherboard.

This motherboard does not support unlocked Intel® Willamette CPUs.

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