ASUS P4R800-VM User Manual

P4R800-VM

User Guide

Motherboard

E1662

Revised Edition V4

May 2004

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Contents

Notices ...........................................................................................	vi
Safety information .........................................................................	vii
About this guide ............................................................................	viii
P4R800-VM specifications summary .............................................	ix

Chapter	1: Product introduction
1.1	Welcome! ...........................................................................		1-2
1.2	Package contents ...............................................................		1-2
1.3	Special features..................................................................		1-2
1.4	Before you proceed ............................................................		1-5
1.5	Motherboard overview ........................................................		1-6
	1.5.1	Motherboard layout ................................................	1-6
	1.5.2	Placement direction ...............................................	1-7
	1.5.3	Screw holes ...........................................................	1-7
1.6	Central Processing Unit (CPU)...........................................		1-8
	1.6.1	Overview ................................................................	1-8
	1.6.2	Installing the CPU ..................................................	1-9
1.7	System memory ...............................................................		1-10
	1.7.1	DIMM sockets location .........................................	1-10
	1.7.2	Memory configurations ........................................	1-10
	1.7.3	Installing a DIMM .................................................	1-12
1.8	Expansion slots ................................................................		1-12
	1.8.1	Standard interrupt assignments ...........................	1-13
	1.8.2	IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................	1-13
	1.8.3	PCI slots ..............................................................	1-14
	1.8.4	AGP slot ...............................................................	1-14
1.9	Jumpers............................................................................		1-15
1.10	Connectors .......................................................................		1-17
	1.10.1	Rear panel connectors .........................................	1-17
	1.10.2	Internal connectors ..............................................	1-18

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Chapter 2: BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ....................................			2-2
	2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................		2-2
	2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS .............		2-3
	2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ......................		2-4
	2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............		2-5
	2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 .......		2-6
2.2	BIOS Setup program ..........................................................		2-8
	2.2.1	BIOS menu screen ................................................	2-9
	2.2.2	Menu bar ................................................................	2-9
	2.2.3	Navigation keys .....................................................	2-9
	2.2.4	Menu items ..........................................................	2-10
	2.2.5	Sub-menu items ...................................................	2-10
	2.2.6	Configuration fields ..............................................	2-10
	2.2.7	Pop-up window ....................................................	2-10
	2.2.8	Scroll bar ..............................................................	2-10
	2.2.9	General help ........................................................	2-10
2.3	Main menu.........................................................................		2-11
	2.3.1	System Time .........................................................	2-11
	2.3.2	System Date .........................................................	2-11
	2.3.3	Legacy Diskette A .................................................	2-11

2.3.4Primary/IDE Master/Slave

		Secondary IDE Master/Slave ...............................	2-12
	2.3.5	System Information ..............................................	2-13
2.4	Advanced menu ...............................................................		2-14
	2.4.1	CPU Configuration ...............................................	2-14
	2.4.2	Chipset .................................................................	2-15
	2.4.3	Onboard Devices Configuration ...........................	2-17
	2.4.4	PCI PnP ...............................................................	2-18
2.5	Power menu .....................................................................		2-19
	2.5.1	Suspend Mode .....................................................	2-19
	2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume...............................		2-19
	2.5.3	ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................	2-19
	2.5.4	ACPI APIC Support ..............................................	2-19
	2.5.5	APM Configuration ...............................................	2-20
	2.5.6	Hardware Monitor ................................................	2-21

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2.6	Boot menu ........................................................................		2-22
	2.6.1	Boot Device Priority .............................................	2-22
	2.6.2	Boot Settings Configuration .................................	2-23
	2.6.3	Security ................................................................	2-24
2.7	Exit menu .........................................................................		2-26

Chapter 3: Software support

3.1	Install an operating system.................................................		3-2
3.2	Support CD information ......................................................		3-2
	3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................		3-2
	3.2.2	Drivers menu .........................................................	3-3
	3.2.3	Utilities menu .........................................................	3-3
	3.2.4	ASUS Contact Information .....................................	3-4

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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

Conventions used in this guide

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

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. 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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P4R800-VM specifications summary

CPU	Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood processor
	Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready
	New power design for next generation Intel® Prescott CPU
Chipset
	ATI RADEON™ 9100 IGP
	ATI IXP200
Front Side Bus (FSB)
	800/533/400 MHz
Memory
	4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
	Up to 4 GB system memory
	Supports unbuffered non-ECC PC3200*/2700/2100/1600
	DDR DIMMs.(*Supports one single-sided PC3200 [DDR400]
	DIMM per channel only)
Expansion slots
	1 x AGP 8X/4X (1.5V only)
	3 x PCI
VGA
	ATI Radeon™ 9200 integrated graphics
Storage
	2 x UltraATA100/66, PIO Mode 0 ~ 4
Audio
	ADI AD1888 6-channel audio CODEC
LAN
	IXP200 built in MAC with Realtek 8201BL/CL LAN PHY
Hardware monitoring
	Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan rotation
	and MB/CPU temperature
Special features
	Digital audio via an S/PDIF out inteface
	TV out support
	ASUS MyLogo2
	ASUS EZ Flash
	ASUS Q-Fan Technology
	ASUS CrashFree BIOS2
Rear panel I/O
	1 x Parallel port
	1 x VGA port
	1 x S/PDIF port
	1 x PS/2 keyboard port
	1 x PS/2 mouse port
	4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports
	1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
	Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports
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Internal I/O	1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB ports
	CPU and chassis fan connectors
	20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors
	CD/AUX audio connectors
	Front panel audio connector
	Panel connectors
	COM connector
	TV-out connector
	Power LED connector**
BIOS features	4Mb Flash EEPROM, AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, DMI,
	Green,PnP features, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2,
	ASUS MyLogo2, and ASUS EZ Flash
Industry standard	PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1
Form Factor	Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
Support CD contents	Device drivers
	ASUS PC Probe
	ASUS LiveUpdate
	ASUS Screensaver
	Adobe Acrobat Reader
	Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software
	Microsoft® DirectX 8.1

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

**Present only on PCB version 1.03 or later.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the features of this motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.

Product introduction

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4R800-VM motherboard!

The ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

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 P4R800-VM package for the following items.

ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard

Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

ASUS P4R800-VM series support CD

Serial (COM) port module and cable

80-conductor Ultra ATA IDE cable

Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive

I/O shield

Bag of extra jumper caps

User Guide

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

1.3Special features

Intel® 800MHz FSB CPU support

The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette 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 P4R800-VM also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU.

See page 1-8.

ATi RADEON 9100 IGP/IXP200 chipset

The embedded RADEON™ 9100 Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) Northbridge and the IXP200 Southbridge chipset control all interfaces to ensure an efficient and reliable computing performance. See page 2-15 and 2-16.

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The RADEON™ 9100 IGP provides processor interface with 800/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at 400/333/266/200MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that supports AGP 8X specification.

The IXP 200 (SB200) is a subsystem that integrates various I/O functions including dual-channel ATA100 bus master IDE controller, up to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I/O APIC interrupt and Ethernet controllers, and LPC, AC’97 2.2 interfaces, Ethernet controller, and PCI 2.2 interface. The proprietary A-Link interface connects the IXP 200 with the RADEON™ IGP at up to 266MB/s data transfer rate.

Dual channel DDR400 memory support

The motherboard supports single or dual memory architecture for up to 4GB system memory. Four 184-pin DIMM sockets are available for installation of unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. See page 1-10.

ATi RADEON 9200-based GPU

Integrated in the IGP chipset is the ATI RADEON™ 9200-based 2D/3D graphics engine with maximum 128MB shared display memory. The integrated graphics also supports TV out function through a separate TV out module (AV/S). The RADEON 9200-based GPU achieves a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 at 32bpp. See page 1-20.

Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN MAC

The integrated MAC in the IXP 200 Southbridge works with the onboard Realtek 8201BL/CL LAN PHY to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. See page 1-17.

SoundMAX digital audio system

The SoundMax Digital Audio System is the industry’s highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX. See page 1-17.

USB 2.0 connectivity

The motherboard rear panel comes with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to connect USB 2.0 devices. A USB header is also available at mid-board to accommodate a USB module for two (2) additional USB ports. The USB ports and header comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional USB 1.1 (12 Mbps) allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.

See pages 1-17 and 1-21.

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CrashFree BIOS2

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 2-6.

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 2-21.

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 2-5.

ASUS MyLogo2

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from Utilities menu in the support CD. See page 3-3.

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1.4Before 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 stand-by power LED. The green LED lights up to indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. The LED reminds you to 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.

P4R800-VM

SB_PWR1

ON

OFF

P4R800-VM Onboard LED

Standby

Powered

Power

Off

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1.5Motherboard overview

1.5.1 Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

	PS/2KBMS
	T: Mouse
	B: Keyboard										KBPWR1
											USBPW12

USB1

Socket 478

USB2

SPDIF_O

PARALLELPORT

VGA1

USBPW34

ATX12V1

ATI

TV-OUT1

USB2.0

Top:

RADEON

T: USB3

RJ-45

9100

B: USB4

IGP

CHA_FAN1

Top:Line In

Center:Line Out

Below:Mic In

P4R800-VM

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1)

			RTL
		8201BL					PCI1

FP_AUDIO1

PCI2

AUX1

CD1

PCI3

AD1888	USBPW56
CODEC

					Super I/O			KBPWR1
							1	2	2	3
CPU_FAN1	module)pin-bit,184	module)pin-bit,184	module)pin-bit,184
module)pin-bit,184								+5V	+5VSB
							(Default)
(64	(64	(64	(64					USBPW12
							1	2	2	3
DIMMDDR A1	DIMMDDR A2	DIMMDDR B1	DIMMDDR B2	ConnectorPowerATX		(9.6in)24.5cm
					FLOPPY1			+5V	+5VSB
							(Default)
								USBPW34
							1	2	2	3
								+5V	+5VSB
							(Default)
					SEC_IDE1
ATI					PRI_IDE1			PLED1
IXP200								1
			CLRTC1		4Mbit
			Lithium Cell		Firmware			PLED+	NC PLED-
					Hub
			CR2032 3V
			CMOS Power		SB_PWR1
	COM1
USB56					PLED1
			SPEAK1 F_PANEL1

	USBPW56			CLRTC1
1	2	2	3		3
				2
					2
	+5V	+5VSB		1
(Default)				Normal	Clear CMOS
				(Default)

F_PANEL1

Power LED Power Switch

Ground

Power Switch

Power LED-

Power LED+

F_PANEL1

Reset

Ground

IDE LED-

IDE LED+

IDE_LED Reset Switch

* Requires an ATX power supply.

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1.5.2 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.

1.5.3 Screw holes

Place eight (8) 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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1.6Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.1 Overview

The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 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 Arrow

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P4R800-VM Socket 478

Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!

Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

• 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.

•It is recommended that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1.

•Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system.

•For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading.

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1.6.2 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.

Socket

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

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

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

90 - 100

Gold Mark

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.

6.Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package.

7.Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.

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1.7System memory

1.7.1 DIMM sockets location

The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.

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DIMM A1

DIMM A2

DIMM B1

DIMM B2

Pins

80

104 Pins

P4R800-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to install the memory modules first. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory sockets.

1.7.2 Memory configurations

You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

Important notes

•Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in Table 1.

•A three-DIMM configuration is not supported on this motherboard

•In dual-channel configurations, always install an identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pair on sockets of the same color.

•Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

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