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P4S800D-E
Deluxe
User Guide
Motherboard
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Checklist
E1381
First Edition
December 2003
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................v
Safety information ..........................................................................vi
About this guide............................................................................. vii
P4S800D-E Deluxe specifications summary.................................. ix
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 ............................................................ 1-1
2.2 Motherboard overview........................................................ 1-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ............................................... 1-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-3
2.2.4 Layout Contents..................................................... 1-4
Features
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 1-6
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................ 1-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 1-7
2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 1-9
2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable .............................1-11
2.4 System memory ............................................................... 1-12
2.4.1 Overview .............................................................. 1-12
2.4.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 1-12
2.4.3 Qualified Vendor List............................................ 1-13
2.4.4 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 1-14
2.4.5 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 1-14
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-15
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 1-15
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 1-15
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 1-16
2.5.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-17
2.5.5 AGP slot............................................................... 1-17
2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot .............................................................. 1-18
2.6 Jumpers............................................................................ 1-19
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2.7 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-21
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors......................................... 1-21
2.7.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 1-22
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
4.3.4 Language [English] .............................................. 4-12
4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave .......... 4-12
4.3.6 OnChip SATA Controller ...................................... 4-14
4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-14
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4.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 4-15
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 4-15
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 ............................................... 4-24
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
2.5.5 APM Configuration............................................... 4-28
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-29
4.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 4-31
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 4-31
4.6.2 Removable Drives ............................................... 4-32
4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-32
4.6.4 Security ................................................................ 4-34
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
5.3 Software Information ............................................................ 5-7
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™.................................................. 5-7
5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music ............................................... 5-9
5.4 6-channel audio feature.................................................... 5-12
5.4.1 Listening Environment options............................. 5-13
5.4.2 MIDI Music Synthesizer ....................................... 5-14
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5.5 SiS
RAID configurations ................................................. 5-15
5.5.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks............... 5-16
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5.5.2 BIOS utility operation (for RAID only) .................. 5-17
5.5.3 SIS 180 RAID utility operation ............................. 5-20
5.6 Creating a floppy with RAID driver ................................... 5-23
5.7 AI Net feature ................................................................... 5-24
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.
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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.
<Key> enclosed in Indicates that you must press the enclosed
the less-than and key. Example: <Enter> indicates that you must
greater-than sign 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+Del>
Words in Italics Italics are used to emphasize a point.
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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P4S800D-E Deluxe specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron processors
with speeds up to 3.06 GHz+
Supports Intel® Hyper-threading Technology
New power design supports next generation Intel Prescott CPU
SiS 655TX
SiS 964
800/533/400 MHz
4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB unbuffered
non-ECC DDR400/333/266/200 SDRAM memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
1 x AGP 8X
5 x PCI
1 x ASUS Proprietary WiFi slot
SIS 964 SouthBridge supports
- 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 function
SIS 180 Serial/Ultra ATA RAID controller supports
- 2 x Serial ATA + 2 x Ultra ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 0+1 and JBOD
IEEE 1394
Audio
LAN
Special features
Rear panel I/O
VIA VT6307 IEEE 1394 controller
Supports 2 x IEEE 1394 connectors
ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC
S/PDIF interface
Marvell® Gigabit Ethernet controller
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS Instant Music
ASUS POST Reporter
ASUS MyLogo2
ASUS Multi-Language BIOS
ASUS Q-Fan
AI Overclocking
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x SPDIF-out port
1 x IEEE 1394 port
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports
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Overclock Features
Internal I/O
BIOS features
ASUS JumperFree
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
CPU, Memory, and AGP Voltage adjustable
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up to
300MHz at 1MHz increment
Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio, fixed AGP/PCI frequencies
2 x USB 2.0 supports additiona 4 USB 2.0 ports
4 x Serial ATA connectors
2 x IDE connectors
CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors
20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors
Chassis intrusion
IEEE 1394 connector
GAME/MIDI connector
CD/AUX audio connectors
Front panel audio connector
S/PDIF audio connector
Serial port 2 connector
Ultra ATA connector that support 2 drives
4Mb Flash ROM, ASUS JumperFree, AMI BIOS, PnP,
DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS
Instant Music, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2,
ASUS C.P.R., ASUS Multi-Language BIOS, ASUS Q-Fan,
ASUS AI Overclocking
Industry standard
Manageability
Support CD contents
Form Factor
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS Live Update
Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies it
supports.
Product introduction
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Chapter summary
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1
1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2
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1.1 Welcome!
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Thank you for buying the ASUS
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
P4S800D-E Deluxe motherboard!
The motherboard incorporates the Intel
478-pin package coupled with the SIS
benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.
Supporting up to 4GB of system memory with DDR400/333/266/200
SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support,
RAID, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 6-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.
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Pentium® 4 processor in a
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655TX chipset to set a new
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
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ASUS motherboard support CD
2 x SATA cable
1 x SATA power cable
1 x 2-port USB+GAME module w/ cable
1 x 1394 module
1 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
User Guide (includes Quick Reference Card)
Quick Setup Guide (Retail boxes only)
Jumper/Connector Sticker (Retail boxes only)
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special 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/
266/200 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required
bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
SiS® Advanced HyperStreaming Architecture
The SiS® 655TX integrates the latest SIS® Advanced HyperStreaming™
technology that provides a two-level smart arbitration mechanism to
schedule commands and data in the interface to improve the bus
utilization and efficiency of the CPU and other devices. Also, with the
Advanced HyperStreaming™ technology flow control mechanism and
intelligent arbitration algorithm, the bandwidth between interfaces with
other systems is increased and improves the transfer rate from the CPU
to the chipsets giving an enhanced system performance.
Serial ATA solution with
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD support
The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA
(SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA
storage interface. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more
flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to
150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with legacy Parallel
ATA. With the integrated controller in the SIS 964 chipset and the SiS 180,
the motherboard supports RAID0, RAID1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD
configuration using UltraATA133 drives and SATA drives.
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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. See page 2-17.
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.
6-channel digital audio
The ADI AD1888 SoundMAX AC ’97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide
6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound, over 90dB dynamic
range, and stereo MIC PREAMP.
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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 AP (Access Point) 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 2-18.
AI NET solution
The Marvell® Gigabit PCI LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a
single-chip 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 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. Se page 5-24.
AI BIOS solution
The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan,
POST Reporter, and CrashFree BIOS2.
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
4-30.
ASUS POST Reporter
The motherboard offers a new 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.
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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 MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 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 shut down and
reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default
setting for each parameter. See page 4-4.
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.
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. See page 4-12.
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 4-26, 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
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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 ........................................................ 2-19
2.7 Connectors ................................................... 2-21
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2.1 Before you proceed
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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_PWR1
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E Onboard LED
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powere
Off
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2.2 Motherboard 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
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24.5cm (9.6in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
Socket 478
SPDIF_O
PARALLEL PORT
COM1
Bottom:
Top:
USB1
1394
USB2
USB2.0
T: USB3
B: USB4
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
Top:
RJ-45
USBPW12
USBPW34
ATX12V1
SiS
655
TX
PWR_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
ATX Power Connector
PRI_IDE1
SEC_IDE1
DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
Marrell
CD1
AUX1
Audio
Codec
SPDIF_OUT
PCI LAN
88E8001
FP_AUDIO
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1)
PCI1
PCI2
USBPW56
USBPW78
PCI3
P4S800D-E
VT6307
PCI4
PCI5
SB_PWR1
WIFI
IE1394_2
VIA
USB56
USB78
COM2
SATA4
SATA3
GAME1
SiS
964
SiS
CLRTC1
180
SATA2
SATA1
Super
CHASSIS1
CHA_FAN1
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
I/O
4Mbit
Firmware
PANEL1
30.5cm (12.0in)
FLOPPY1
PRI_RAID1
Hub
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2.2.4 Layout Contents
Slots
1. PCI slots p. 2-17
2. AGP slot p. 2-17
3. Wi-Fi slot p. 2-18
4. DDR DIMM slots p. 2-12
Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) p. 2-19
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,
USBPW56, USBPW78) p. 2-20
Rear Panel Connectors
1. PS/2 mouse port p. 2-21
2. Parallel port p. 2-21
3. IEEE 1394 port p. 2-21
4. Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45) p. 2-21
5. Line In jack p. 2-21
6. Line Out jack p. 2-21
7. Microphone jack p. 2-21
8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 p. 2-21
9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 p. 2-22
10. Serial connector p. 2-22
11. S/PDIF out jack p. 2-22
12. PS/2 keyboard port p. 2-22
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Internal Connectors
1. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) p. 2-22
2. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE1) p. 2-22
3. Floppy disk connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) p. 2-23
4. RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1) p. 2-23
5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 ) p. 2-24
6. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN1) p. 2-25
7. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN1) p. 2-25
8. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) p. 2-25
9. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) p. 2-25
10. ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) p. 2-26
11. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V1) p. 2-26
12. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) p. 2-27
13. CD connector (4-pin CD1) p. 2-28
14. AUX connector (4-pin AUX1) p. 2-28
15. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) p. 2-28
16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) p. 2-29
17. Digital audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1) p. 2-29
18. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) p. 2-30
19. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) p. 2-30
- 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)
- Hard Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
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2.3 Central 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 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 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.
Gold Mark
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 Boot 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
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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 Lever
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle,
otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
90 -10
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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.
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!
Gold Mark
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.
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2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink
and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 Processor, the package
includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism.
In case you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel
certified heatsink and fan.
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the
heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard
upon purchase.
You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing
the CPU or installing other motherboard components.
CPU Heatsink
Retention Module Base
Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 Processor package should come with
installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention
mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU
documentation, follow the latter.
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2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink.
Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes
on each corner of the module base.
Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly
fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the
hooks into the holes.
Retention Hole
Retention Lock
2-10
Retention Hook Snapped
to the Retention Hole
Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention
mechanism to the module base.
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3. Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the
heatsink and fan to the module base.
When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions.
2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable
When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,
connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN1.
CPU Fan Connector
(CPU_FAN1)
Don’t forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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2.4 System memory
®
1
1
2
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets.
DIMM_A
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
DIMM_A2DIMM_B
DIMM_B
80 Pins 104 Pins
2.4.2 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 on memory configurations
1. 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.
2. In Dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type
and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel.
3. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. See list of Qualified Vendors List on page
2-13.
4. When all four sockets are populated with 1GB DIMMs (total 4GB),
the system may detect only 3+GB (a little less than 4GB) due to
the Southbridge resource allocation.
5. It is recommended to use the blue DIMM slots first.
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Table 1 Recommended memory configurations
Sockets
Mode/DIMM Type DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
(blue) (black) (blue) (black)
Single-channel (1) Populated — — —
(DDR400/DDR333/
DDR266/DDR200)
(2) — Populated — —
(3) — — Populated —
(4) — — — Populated
Dual-channel (1) Populated — Populated —
(DDR400/DDR333/
DDR266/DDR200)
(2) — Populated — Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:
• install identical DIMMs in all four sockets or
• install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets)
and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)
2.4.3 Qualified Vendor List
The following table lists the DDR400 memory modules that have been
tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Size Vendor Part No. Brand SS/DS Chip Number A* B* C*
512MB Kingston KVR333X72RC25/512 Micron DS MT46V64M4TG-6TC • • •
256MB TwinMos M2G9I08AFATT9F081AA4T TwinMos SS TMD7608F8E50D • • •
512MB TwinMos M2G9J16AGATT9F081AA4T TwinMos DS TMD7608F8E50D • • •
256MB TwinMos M2S9I08AFAPS9F0811A-T PSC SS A2S56D30ATP • • •
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838D-TCCC • • •
256MB A DATA MDOAD5F3G315B1EC2 A DATA SS ADD8608A8A-5B • • •
256MB A DATA MDOSS6F3G31YK1EZZ SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC • • •
256MB GEIL MAG32UL6464D2TG5A-KC GEIL SS GL3LC32G88TG-5A • • •
512MB GEIL MAG16UL3264D1TG5A-KC GEIL DS GL3LC32G88TG-5A • • •
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 Hynix SS HYB25D256800BT-5B • • •
512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 Hynix DS HYB25D256800BT-5B • • •
256MB Hynix HYMD232646B8J-D43AA Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 • • •
512MB Hynix HYMD264646B8J-D43AA Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 • • •
256MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C SAMSUNG SS K4H560838D-TCCC • • •
A* - supports one module inserted in the slot referred in Table 1, in a Single-channel memory
configuration.
B* - supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the yellow slots as one
pair of Dual-channel memory configuration .
C* - support for 4 modules inserted into the blue & yellow slots as two pairs of Dual-channel
memory configuration.
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the ASUS
website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL.
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2.4.4 Installing a DIMM
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.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
Unlocked Retaining Clip
A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
DDR DIMM NOTCH
Locked Retaining Clip
2.4.5 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard
has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The
following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that
they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
Follow these steps to install an expansion card.
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screw for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the
software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ Priority Standard Function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
ABCDEFGH
PCI slot 1 shared — — — — — — —
PCI slot 2 — shared — — — — — —
PCI slot 3 — — shared — — — — —
PCI slot 4 — — — shared — — — —
PCI slot 5 shared — — — — — — —
WiFi slot shared — — — — — — —
AGP slot shared — — — — — — —
Onboard USB 1.1/2.0 controller — — — — used used used used
Onboard LAN — — — shared — — — —
Onboard RAID — — shared — — — — —
Onboard 1394 — shared — — — — — —
Onboard Audio — — shared — — — — —
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the
system unstable and the card inoperable.
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2.5.4 PCI slots
®
The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB
card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following
figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
2.5.5 AGP slot
The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP8X/4X cards.
When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V
specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that
they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard.
Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are
not supported in this motherboard.
P4S800D-E
Keyed for 1.5v
P4S800D-E Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the
card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and
overclocking stability.
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2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot
®
I
The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b™ module.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for product updates.
The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for wireless devices operating in the
2.4 GHz frequency band.
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E WiFi Slot
ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup
WIF
• The PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same
time.
• The ASUS WiFi-b™ module is purchased separately.
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2.6 Jumpers
®
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM
data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system
passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap
on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to
pins 1-2.
4. Replace the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E Clear RTC RAM
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R.
(CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so
BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
CLRTC1
12 23
Normal Clear CMOS
(Default)
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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56,
®
3
B
USBPW12
3
B
USBPW78)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow
refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
USBPW34
21
2
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E USB Device Wake Up
• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise,
the system would not power up.
• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep
mode.
+5V
(Default)
USBPW56
USBPW78
21
+5V
(Default)
+5VS
2
+5VS
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2.7 Connectors
1
5
6
7
2 4
3
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors
12
1011
9
8
1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or
other devices.
3. IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, other PC’s
and/or portable devices.
4. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
5. 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 Bass/Center.
6. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 4-channel and 6-channel mode, the function of this jack
becomes Front Speaker Out.
7. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In
4-channel and 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear
Speaker Out.
Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration
The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone jacks change
when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the
following table.
Headphone/
2-channel 4-channel 6-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
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8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
®
s
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
10.Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.
11. S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices.
12.PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
2.7.2 Internal connectors
1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)
This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE hard
disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary
(recommended) or secondary IDE connector , then connect the gray
connector to the UltraAT A133/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and
the black connector to the UltraATA1133/100/66 master device.
1. Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device
in master or slave mode.
2. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole
on the UltraA TA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation
when you connect the cables.
3. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraATA cable is intentional.
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E IDE Connectors
SEC_IDE1
PIN 1
PRI_IDE1
NOTE: Orient the red marking
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)
®
n
®
s
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After
connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the
floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when
using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).
PIN 1
FLOPPY1
NOTE: Orient the red markings o
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E Floppy Disk Drive Connector
3. RAID ATA/133/100/66/33 connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1)
This connector support either RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 0 + 1
configuration with the Serial ATA connectors through the onboard SIS
®
180 controller. You can use the RAID feature to set up a disk array
configuration and to support additional IDE devices.
PIN 1
PRI_RAID1
NOTE: Orient the red marking
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E RAID Connector
Important notes on the RAID feature:
• By default, the drive that you connect to the PRI_RAID
connector follow the ATA133/100/66/33 protocol as an
independent drive, not as a disk array.
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
• The RAID/SATA controller chipset does not support ATAPI
devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc.
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4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
®
These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables
for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface
allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard
parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133).
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E SATA Connectors
Important notes on Serial ATA solution:
• The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible allowing easier
routing inside the chassis. The lower pin count of the Serial ATA
cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables
of the Parallel ATA interface.
SATA2
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_RXP2
SATA1
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
RSATA_RXN2
GND
RSATA_RXN1
SATA4
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
RSATA_RXP4
SATA3
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP3
RSATA_TXN3
RSATA_RXP3
GND
RSATA_RXN4
GND
RSATA_RXN3
• Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections are not
available in this motherboard.
• Install Windows® XP™ Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.
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5. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors
®
1
®
(3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W
max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan
cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of
sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on
the fan connectors!
PWR_FAN
Rotation
+12V
GND
CPU_FAN1
Rotation
+12V
GND
P4S800D-E
CHA_FAN1
GND
Rotation
+12V
P4S800D-E 12-Volt Fan Connectors
6. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)
This connector accomodates a second serial port using a serial port
bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the
bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
COM2
PIN 1
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E Serial COM2 Bracket
The serial port bracket is purchased separately.
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7. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)
®
These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs
from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the
connectors completely fit.
In addition to the 20-pin ATXPWR1 connector, this motherboard
requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide
sufficient power to the CPU.
• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug.
Otherwise, the system does not boot up.
• Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the
+12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB).
The minimum recommended wattage is 300W, or 350W for a fully
configured system. The system may become unstable or may not
boot up if the power is inadequate.
+12.0VDC
+5VSB
PWR_OK
+5.0VDC
+5.0VDC
P4S800D-E
+3.3VDC
+3.3VDC
P4S800D-E ATX Power Connector
ATXPWR1 ATX12V1
COM
COM
COM
Pin 1
+5.0VDC
+5.0VDC
-5.0VDC
COM
COM
COM
PS_ON#
COM
-12.0VDC
+3.3VDC
+12V DC GND
+12V DC GND
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8. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
®
If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is
available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB
2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This
speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows
faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous
running of high-speed peripherals.
You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability.
USB+5V
USB_P6-
USB_P6+
GND
P4S800D-E
USB56
NC
1
USB78
1
USB+5V
USB_P8-
USB_P8+
GND
NC
P4S800D-E USB 2.0 Header
NEVER connect a 1394 cable to any of the USB connectors. Doing so
will damage the motherboard!
USB+5V
USB_P5-
USB_P5+
GND
USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
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9. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1)
®
)
®
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
CD1 (Black)
AUX1 (White
Ground
P4S800D-E
Left Audio Channel
Right Audio Channel
P4S800D-E Internal Audio Connectors
10.IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_2)
These connectors are for IEEE 1394 modules. Attach the 10-1 pin
cable plugs to these connectors. You may also connect a 1394compliant internal hard disk to these connectors.
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NEVER connect a USB cable to any of the IEEE 1394 (orange)
connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
+12V
TPB0+
GND
TPA0+
1
IE1394_2
GND
GND
+12V
TPA0-
TPB0-
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11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1)
®
®
This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allow
convenient connection and control of audio devices.
By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins
LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove
the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.
+5VA
BLINE_OUT_L
BLINE_OUT_R
AGND
FP_AUDIO1
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E Front Panel Audio Connector
MIC2
MICPWR
NC
Line out_L
Line out_R
12.Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1)
This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound
output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector
and the other end to the S/PDIF module.
SPDIF_OUT1
GND
+5V
SPDIFOUT
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E Digital Audio Connector
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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13.GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1)
®
®
.
This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI
module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector.
The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad
for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.
J1B1
J1CX
GND
GND
J1CY
J1B2
+5V
+5V+5V
P4S800D-E
P4S800D-E Game Connector
GAME1
J2B2
J2CY
MIDI_IN
J2B1
J2CX
MIDI_OUT
13.System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
Speaker
PLED-
Connector
Speaker
Ground
+5V
Ground
PWR
Reset
Ground
Ground
Reset SW
ATX Power
Switch*
Power LED
P4S800D-E
*
Requires an ATX power supply
P4S800D-E System Panel Connectors
PLED+
IDE_LED+
IDE_LED
IDE_LED-
• System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED)
This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED
lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the
system is in sleep mode.
• System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
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• Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for
rebooting the system without turning off the system power.
• ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN )
This connector connects a switch that controls the system power.
Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP,
or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.
Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4
seconds turns the system OFF.
• Hard disk activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Any read
or write activity of an IDE device cause this LED to light up.
The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof
connection. Take note of the specific connector colors as described.
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Chapter 3
This chapter describes the power up
sequence, the vocal POST messages and
ways of shutting down the system.
Powering up
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Chapter summary
3.1 Starting up for the first time.......................... 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer ........................... 3-2
3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™................................. 3-4
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3.1 Starting up for the first time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system
chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power (if you are using an ATX power supply , you need to
switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on
the front of the chassis).
6. After applying power, the power LED on the system front panel case lights
up. For ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power switch. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it
has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch
between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system
then runs the power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps
or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything
within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power , the system may
have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or
call your retailer for assistance.
7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 4.
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3.2 Powering off the computer
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function
If you are using Windows 98/98SE/ME/NT/2000, click the Start button,
click Shut Down..., make sure that the Shut down option button is
selected, then the OK button to shut down the computer. The power
supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.
If you are using Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn Off
Computer, then the Turn Off button to shut down the computer . The
power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds
puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS
setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the
system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. See section
“4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4.
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3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™
This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a
special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives you
vocal POST messages and alerts to inform you of system events and boot
status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the
problem.
These POST messages are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor
software that came with your package. You can record your own
messages to replace the default messages.
3.3.1 Vocal POST messages
Following is a list of the default POST messages and their corresponding
actions:
POST Message Action
No CPU installed • Install a supported processor into
the CPU socket. See section “2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)” for
supported processors.
System failed CPU test • Check the CPU if properly installed.
• Call ASUS technical support for
assistance. See the “ASUS contact
information” on the inside front
cover of this manual.
System failed memory test • Install supported DDR DIMMs into
the sockets.
• Check if the DIMMs on the DIMM
sockets are properly installed.
• Make sure that your DIMMs are
not defective.
• Refer to section “2.4 System
memory” for instruction on installing
a DIMM.
System failed VGA test • Install a PCI VGA card into one of
the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card
into the AGP slot.
• Make sure that your VGA/AGP card
is not defective.
System failed due to CPU • Check your CPU settings in BIOS
over-clocking and make sure you only set to the
recommended settings. See section
“4.4 Advanced menu.”
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POST Message Action
No keyboard detected • Check your keyboard if properly
connected to the purple PS/2
connector on the rear panel.
• See section “2.7.1 Rear panel
connectors” for the location of the
connector.
No floppy disk detected • Make sure you have connected a
floppy disk to the floppy disk
connector on the motherboard.
No IDE hard disk detected • Make sure you have connected an
IDE hard disk drive to the one of the
IDE connectors on the motherboard.
CPU temperature too high • Check CPU fan if working properly.
CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure
it turns on after you applied power
to the system.
• Make sure that your CPU fan
supports the fan speed detection
function.
CPU voltage out of range • Check your power supply and
make sure it is not defective.
• Call ASUS technical support for
assistance. See the “ASUS contact
information” on the inside front
cover of this manual.
System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required
Computer now booting from operating • No action required
system
You may disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. See
section “4.4.6 Speech Configuration”.
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3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor
The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal
POST messages. Install the software from the utilities menu of the support
CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities menu” for details.
To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running
the ASUS PC Probe.
Follow these steps to use the Winbond Voice Editor.
Launching the program
Launch the program either from the Winbond Voice Editor icon on your
desktop, or from the Windows Start menu, Programs/Winbond Voice Editor/
V oice Editor
The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears.
.
Default Messages
POST Events
Playing the default wave files
To play the default wave files, simply click on a POST event on the left
side of the screen, then click the Play button.
The default language setting is English.
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Changing the default language
1. Click on the Load button. a
window showing the available
languages appears.
2. Select your desired language then
click Open. The event messages
for the language you selected
appear on the Voice Editor screen.
For some languages, not all events have a corresponding message
due to file size constraints.
3. Click on the Write button to update
the EEPROM.
4. Click Yes on the confirmation
window that appears.
The next time you boot your computer, the POST messages are
announced in the language that you selected .
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Customizing your POST messages
If your language is not in the selection or if you wish to record your own
POST messages to replace the pre-installed wave files, you may easily do
so.
Follow these steps to customize your POST messages.
1. Launch the Voice Editor and take note of the list of POST events on
the leftmost column of the screen.
2. Prepare your message for each event.
The total compressed size for all the wave files must not exceed 1Mbit,
so make your messages as short as possible.
3. Use a recording software, such as Windows Recorder, to record your
messages.
4. Save the messages as wave files (.WAV). It is recommended that you
save your files in low quality to keep them small. For example, use
8-bit, mono quality at 22Khz sampling rate.
You may want to create a separate folder for your wave files so you
can locate them easily in one place.
5. From the Voice Editor screen,
click on the Add button to display
the Add Wave File window.
6. Copy the wave files that you
recorded to the database. Close
the window when done.
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7. Click a POST event on the Voice
Editor screen, then on the Edit
button. The Event Sound Editor
window appears.
8. Locate and select your wave file
for the event then click on the
arrow opposite Voice1. The file
you selected appears on the
space next to it.
9. Click OK to return to the Voice
Editor screen.
10.Do steps 7 to 9 for the other
events.
11. When done, click the Save
button. A window appears
prompting you to save your
configuration.
12.Type a file name with a
.flh
extension, then click Save.
13.Click on the Write button to
compress the file and copy into
the EEPROM.
14.Click Yes on the confirmation
window that appears.
If you receive an error message telling you that the files exceed the total
allowable size, do one or all of the following.
• Try to modify your messages to make them shorter
• Save the wave files at a lower quality
• Skip lesser used events like FDD Detection, IDE HDD Detection, etc.
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Chapter 4
This chapter tells how to change the system
settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.
BIOS setup
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Chapter summary
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............. 4-1
4.2 BIOS Setup program...................................... 4-9
4.3 Main menu .................................................... 4-12
4.4 Advanced menu ........................................... 4-15
4.5 Power menu.................................................. 4-27
4.6 Boot menu .................................................... 4-31
4.7 Exit menu...................................................... 4-37
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS
(Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode.)
2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.)
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the
motherboard support CD.)
4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in a Windows
®
environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Important notes
It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard
BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the
BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS
Update or AFUDOS utilities.
Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard using the ASUS Update utility.
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type:
format A:/S then press <Enter>.
Windows
®
98SE/ME/2000/XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
b. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My
Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2
Floppy Disk window appears.
e. If you are using Windows™ XP, select Create an MS-DOS startup
disk from the format options field, then click Start.
OR
If you are using Windows™ 98SE/ME/2000, select Full option
button from the format type, then click Start.
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2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable
floppy disk.
4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in DOS environment.
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write down the BIOS file name to a piece of paper. You need to type
the exact BIOS file name at the prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable
floppy disk that contains the BIOS file.
3. Boot the system from the floppy disk.
4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i<filename>
where “filename” means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you
copied to the bootable floppy disk.
The screen displays the status of the update process.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you
see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iP4S800D.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
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When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the
DOS prompt.
A:\>afudos /iP4S800D.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Verifying flash .. done
A:\>
5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.
4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC
The AFUDOS.EXE utility can also be used to copy the current system
BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. The copy can be used as a backup
in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted.
1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /o<filename>
where “filename” can be any user provided filename of not more than
eight (8) alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3)
alpha-numeric characters for the extension name.
Press <Enter>.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you
see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
Main filename
Extension name
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
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2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy
disk. Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and have
enough space (at least 600KB) to store the file.
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
A:\>
When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to the
DOS prompt.
4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without
having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using
a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is
accessible by simply pressing <Alt + F2> during the Power-On Self Tests
(POST).
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as
P4S800DE.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system.
3. To launch EZ Flash, press <Alt+F2> during POST to display the
following.
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
• If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the error message
“Floppy not found!” appears.
• If the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk, the error
message “Floppy not found!” is displayed. Make sure to rename
the downloaded BIOS file as “P4S800DE.ROM”.
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4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessary
files are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update
process and automatically reboots the system when done.
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P4S800DE.rom”. Completed.
Start flashing...
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2
The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from
the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS
file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted.
1. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a
floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before
proceeding with the BIOS update process.
2. If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a
bootable floppy disk, you may also use this disk to restore the
BIOS. See section “4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.”
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
1. Boot the system.
2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message
appears.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
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3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for
this motherboard. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk,
the BIOS update process continues.
Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as
“P4S800DE.ROM”.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P4S800DE.rom”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!
4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Boot the system.
2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message
appears.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the system automatically
checks the CD-ROM.
3. Place the support CD in the CD-ROM. The support CD contains the
original BIOS for this motherboard.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found.
Reading file “P4S800DE.rom”. Completed.
Start flashing...
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DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!
4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this
motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the
latest BIOS file.
4.1.6 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD
that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an
Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
To install ASUS Update:
1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Drivers menu
appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See
page 5-3 for the Utilities menu screen.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your system.
To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update:
1. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs
> ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen
appears.
2. Select your desired update
method, then click Next.
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3. If you selected updating/
downloading from the Internet,
select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or choose Auto Select.
Click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the
BIOS version that you wish to
download. Click Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the
succeeding screens to complete
the update process.
If you selected the option to update
the BIOS from a file, a window
prompts you to locate the file.
Select the file, click Save, then
follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
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4.2 BIOS Setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can
update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section
explains how to configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to
change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you
may want to enable the security password feature or change the power
management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these
changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you
start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run
this program. Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to
enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this
last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is
a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various
sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the
navigation keys.
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to
ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default
Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “4.7 Exit Menu.”
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest
product and BIOS information.
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items
System Time [11:51:19]
System Date [Thu 08/05/2003]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S340]
Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled]
System Information
Sub-menu items
Configuration fields
General helpMenu bar
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Navigation keys
4.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system configuration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
configuration
Boot For changing the system boot configuration
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
4.2.3 Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for
that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu
and change the settings.
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4.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar
displays the specific items for that
menu. For example, selecting Main
shows the Main menu items.
System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Thu 03/27/2003]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340]
Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled]
System Information
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The other items (Advanced, Power,
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have
Main menu items
their respective menu items.
4.2.5 Sub-menu items
An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid
triangle before the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and
press Enter.
4.2.6 Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is userconfigurable, you may change the value of the field opposite the item. You
can not select an item that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to
display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”
4.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press Enter
to display a pop-up window with the
NorthBridge SiS655FX Configuration
SouthBridge SiS963/SiS964 Configuration
configuration options for that item.
Select Screen
Select Item
4.2.8 Scroll bar
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
A scroll bar appears on the right side
of a menu screen when there are
items that do not fit on the screen.
Pop-up window
Scroll bar
Press Up/Down arrow keys or
PageUp/PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen.
4.2.9 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the
selected item.
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4.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears
giving you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the
menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
System Time [11:51:19]
System Date [Thu 08/05/2003]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S340]
Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled]
System Information
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
This item allows you to set the system time.
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
This item allows you to set the system date.
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M,
3.5in.]
4.3.4 Language [English]
This field allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the
available options.
4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave
While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices.
There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item
then press Enter to display the IDE device information.
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Primary IDE Master
Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : ST320413A
Size : 20.0GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : Supported
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported
Select the type
of device connected
to the system.
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Smart Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode,
Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring)
are auto-detected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. These items
show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of
the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically
configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media
Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration
options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode
if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously
formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the
data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the
device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Disabled, the
data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
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DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0]
[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]
[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
4.3.6 OnChip SATA Controller
This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard Serial ATA controller.
4.3.7 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS.
AMI BIOS
Version : 08.00.08
Build Data : 08/04/03
Processor
Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz
Speed : 1500MHz
Count : 1
System Memory
Size : 256MB
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
AMI BIOS
This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Processor
This item displays the auto-detected processor information.
System Memory
This item displays the auto-detected system memory.
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4.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU
and other system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
JumperFree Configuration
CPU Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCIPnP
USB Configuration
Speech Configuration
Instant Music Configuration
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration
AI Overclock Tuner [Standdard]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Configure System Frequency/Voltage
Configure CPU.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]
CPU VCore Offset +0.1V [Disabled]
AGP VDDQ Voltage [Auto]
DDR Reference Voltage [Auto]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
AI Overclock Tuner [Standard]
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU
internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking options.
Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock
10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]
Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to
become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
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CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)
Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and
PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus
multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by
BIOS. The values range from 100 to 300. This item appears only when the
AI Overclock Tuner item is set to Manual.
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options:
[266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [Auto]
Configure System Frequency/Voltage
CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.9500V] [1.9250V] [1.9000V] [1.8750V]
[1.8500V] [1.8250V] [1.8000V] [1.7750V] [1.7500V]
CPU VCore Offset +0.1V [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU VCore Offset voltage.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DDR VDDQ Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to automatically detect or select from a list the DDR
operating voltage. Configuration options: [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70] [1.80V]
[Auto]
DDR Reference Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to automatically detect or select from a list the DDR
reference voltage. Configuration options: [2.55V] [2.65V] [2.75V] [2.85V]
[Auto]
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4.4.2 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by
BIOS.
Configure Advanced CPU settings
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz
Frequency : 1500Mhz
FSB Speed : 400Mhz
Cache L1 : 8 KB
Cache L2 : 25 KB
Cache L3 : 0 KB
Rario Status: Locked
Ratio Actual Value: 15
VID CMOS Setting: [ 62]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Hyper Threading Function [Enabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
VID CMOS Setting [ 62]
This item allows you to set the VID setting value in which the processor is
to run.
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
This item allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU internal thermal
control feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading
Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.3 Chipset
The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset
settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu.
NorthBridge SiS655TX Configuration
SouthBridge SiS963/SiS964 Configuration
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
NorthBridge SiS655TX Configuration
Graphics Adapter Priority [PCI]
Graphics Aperture Size [ 64MB]
Advanced HyperStreaming Engine [Enabled]
Performance Mode [Auto]
DRAM Timing [Auto]
128 Bit Access Mode [Auto]
Ch0 MA 1T/2T Select [Auto]
Ch1 MA 1T/2T Select [Auto]
DRAM CAS# Latency [By SPD]
DRAM Precharge Display [Auto]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [Auto]
Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI]
Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot
device. Configuration options: [PCI] [AGP]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]
Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]
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Advanced HyperStreaming Engine [Enabled]
Allows your to enable or disable the advanced hyperstreaming engine.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Performance Mode [Auto]
Allows boost in system performance.
Configuration options: [Safe] [Normal] [Aggressive] [Auto]
DRAM Timing [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM Timing.
Configuration options: [Slow] [Normal] [Fast] [Fast+] [Auto]
128 Bit Access Mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the 128 Bit Access mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [64*2] [128*1]
Ch0 MA 1T/2T Select [Auto]
Allows you to set the Channel 0 MA 1T or 2T setting.
Configuration options: [Auto] [MA 2T] [MA 1T]
Ch1 MA 1T/2T Select [Auto]
Allows you to set the Channel 1 MA 1T or 2T setting.
Configuration options: [Auto] [MA 2T] [MA 1T]
DRAM CAS# Latency [By SPD]
This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and
the time the data actually becomes available.
Configuration options: [By SPD] [2T] [2.5T] [3T]
DRAM Precharge Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [6T] [7T] [5T] [4T] [8T] [9T]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active
command and the read/write command.
Configuration options: [Auto] [3T] [2T] [4T] [5T]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [Auto]
This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to
the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [Auto] [3T] [2T] [4T] [5T]
If the system becomes unstable after changing the settings of any of
the above items, revert to the default settings.
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SouthBridge SiS963/SiS964 Configuration
Onboard AC97 Audio Device [Enabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Onboard AC97 Audio Device [Enabled]
This item enables or disables the onboard AC’97 audio CODEC
device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration
Configure Win637 Super IO Chipset
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
OnBoard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]
Onboard SIS180 SATA Controller [Enabled]
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Onboard LAN [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. When the item Parallel Port
Address is set to 3BC, the Parallel Port Mode options are only Normal,
Bi-directional, and ECP. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional]
[EPP] [ECP]
EPP Version [1.9]
Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears
only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP.
Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Allows selection of the Parallel Port ECP DMA channel. This item
appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP.
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options:
[IRQ5] [IRQ7]
Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]
Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330]
OnBoard SIS180 SATA Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SIS180 RAID controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. This item
appears only when the OnBoard LAN item is enabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.5 PCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel
resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the
memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.
Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause the system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S [No]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]
IRQ3 [Available]
IRQ4 [Available]
IRQ5 [Available]
IRQ7 [Available]
IRQ9 [Available]
IRQ10 [Available]
IRQ11 [Available]
IRQ14 [Available]
IRQ15 [Available]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Plug and Play O/S [No]
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set
to [Yes] and if you installed a Plug & Play operating system, the operating
system configures the Plug & Play devices not required for boot.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
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PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device
latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192]
[224] [248]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card
requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to
the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Pallete Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the
latter can function correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]
Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE
devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IRQ xx [Available]
When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA
devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved]
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4.4.6 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options.
Onboard SiS USB1.1 DEVICE [Enabled]
Onboard SiS USB2.0 DEVICE [Enabled]
USB Configuration
Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4
USB Devices Enabled: None
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Stop EHCI HC in OHCI handover [Enabled]
Enables USB host
controllers.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
OnBoard SiS USB 1.1 Device [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SiS USB 1.1 device.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard SiS USB 2.0 Device [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SiS USB 2.0 device.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
• The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows
None.
• Set to [Disabled] if you are using a Windows 98SE or Windows ME
OS.
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to
Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If
detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is
detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [Full Speed]
Stop EHCI HC in OHCI handover [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the feature to stop the EHCI host controller
during the OHCI OS handover call. This is needed when installing
operating systems that do not support EHCI host controllers.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.7 Speech Configuration
Speech Option
Speech Post Reporter [Enabled]
Report IDE Error [Disabled]
Report System Booting [Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Speech POST Reporter [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™
feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Speech POST Reporter is set to
Enabled.
Report IDE Error [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Report System Booting [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.8 Instant Music Configuration
Instant Music Option
Instant Music [Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Instant Music [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is
automatically disabled.
Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [IDE Secondary Master]
Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant
Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE
Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave]
The above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item.
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4.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press Enter to display the
configuration options.
Suspend Mode [Auto]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
AcPI APIC Support [Enabled]
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
Configure CPU.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend.
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) only] [Auto] [S3 only]
4.5.2 Repost V ideo on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration
options: [No] [Yes]
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to
Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.5.5 APM Configuration
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Always OFF]
Power On By PS2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS2 MOUSE [Disabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Power On By External Modem [Disabled]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the
power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Always Off]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power
loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.
When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state
whatever was the system state before the AC power loss. Configuration
options: [Always Off] [Always On] [Keep Previous State]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
This parameter allows you to disable or set specific keys on the keyboard
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
If the Power On By PS/2 Keyboard is enabled, the Power On by
PS/2 Mouse function is disabled.
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Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system
through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By External Modem [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is
in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the
first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the
computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system
power on.
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this
item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC
Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature [44ºC/111ºF]
MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF]
CPU Fan Speed [2393RPM]
Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]
Power Fan Speed [N/A]
CPU Fan Control [Disabled]
VCORE Voltage [ 1.465V]
3.3V Voltage [ 3.328V]
5V Voltage [ 5.026V]
12V Voltage [11.795V]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures.
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CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any
of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows
N/A.
CPU Fan Control [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that
smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When
this field is set to [Enabled], the CPU Fan Ratio item appears to allow
selection of the appropriate fan speed ratio. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Fan Ratio [11/16]
This item allows you to select the appropriate fan speed ratio for the
system. The default [11/16] is the minimum fan speed ratio. Select a
higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires
more ventilation. Configuration options: [11/16] [12/16] [13/16] [14/16]
[15/16]
The above item appears only when the CPU Fan Control item is set to
Enabled.
VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators.
If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error
message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power
setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to
continue or DEL to enter SETUP”.
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4.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select
an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu.
Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Removable Drives
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIV]
2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320413A]
3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S340]
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available
devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends
on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration
options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
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4.6.2 Removable Drives
This item appears only when there are removable drives (like a USB
flash disk) plugged in the system.
Removable Device Priority
1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIV]
2nd Boot Device [ASUS USB Flash Disk]
3rd Boot Device [ASUS USB Flash Disk]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
These items specify the removable boot device priority sequence from the
available removable boot devices. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive]
[Disabled]
4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests
(POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system.
When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the
ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force
BIOS] [Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration
options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.6.4 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options.
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After
you have set a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of
letters and/or numbers, then press Enter. Your password should have
at least six characters.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you have
successfully set your password.
The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a
user password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password
then press Enter. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the
CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.7 Jumpers” for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
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