ASUS P4TE User Manual
®
P4T-E
Intel® 850 ATX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
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Product Name: ASUS P4T-E
Manual Revision: 1.01 E837
Release Date: September 2001
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7
1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 The ASUS P4T -E ........................................................................ 8
2. FEATURES ...................................................................................... 10
2.2 P4T-E Motherboard Components ............................................. 12
3. HARDWARE SETUP ...................................................................... 14
3.1 P4T-E Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 14
3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 16
3.4 Motherboard Settings................................................................ 17
3.5 System Memory ........................................................................ 23
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 25
3.7 Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 29
3.8 External Connectors.................................................................. 32
3.9 Starting Up the First Time ........................................................ 43
4. BIOS SETUP..................................................................................... 45
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 45
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System....................... 45
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures ........................................... 46
4.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................................ 49
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................. 50
4.2.2 Legend Bar .................................................................... 50
4.3 Main Menu................................................................................ 52
4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave .............................. 53
4.3.2 Keyboard Features ......................................................... 56
4.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................................ 58
4.4.1 Chip Configuration ........................................................ 61
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration .............................................. 63
4.4.3 PCI Configuration ......................................................... 65
4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ................................................... 67
4.5 Power Menu .............................................................................. 68
4.5.1 Power Up Control.......................................................... 70
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 71
4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................ 72
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4.7 Exit Menu ................................................................................. 74
5.1 Install Operating System........................................................... 76
5.2 Start Windows........................................................................... 76
5. SOFTWARE SETUP....................................................................... 77
5.3 P4T-E Motherboard Support CD .............................................. 77
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ........................................................... 79
6.1 ASUS PC Probe ........................................................................ 79
6.2 ASUS Live Update ................................................................... 84
6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE ...................................................... 85
6.4 CyberLink V ideoLive Mail....................................................... 86
7. APPENDIX....................................................................................... 89
7.1 Glossary ....................................................................................89
INDEX ................................................................................................... 93
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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient 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.
WARNING! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly ap-
proved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance
and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist
2. FEATURES Production information and specifications
3. HARDWARE SETUP Intructions on setting up the motherboard.
4. BIOS SETUP Intructions on setting up the BIOS
5. SOFTWARE SETUP Intructions on setting up the included software
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software
7. APPENDIX Optional items and general reference
1.2 Item Checklist
Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items,
contact your retailer.
Manual / Checklist
1. INTRODUCTION
Package Contents
(1) ASUS Motherboard
(1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon
cable for internal UltraDMA33/
66/100 IDE drives
(1) IDE Ribbon Cable
(1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25” and (2)
3.5” floppy disk drives
(1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set
with bracket
(1) Bag of spare jumpers
(1) Support drivers and utilities
(1) This Motherboard User’s Manual
(1) CPU Retention Module
(Preinstalled on motherboard)
(2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity
RIMM
Optional Items
ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared
module
Two Rambus Memory Modules
LAN Card: PCI-L3C920
1394 Card: PCI-1394E
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2. FEATURES
2.1 The ASUS P4T -E
The ASUS P4T-E motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user
who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors.
2.1.1 Core Specifications
• Intel Processor Support: Intel Socket 478 Pentium® 4 / Northwood
Core Specifications
2. FEATURES
processors, 1.4 to 2.0 GHz and higher.
• Intel 850 Chipset: Features the Intel
troller Hub, I/O Controller and Firmware Hub) with support for AGP 4X Pro
Mode, (1.5 volt only); 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); and dual channel RDRAM.
• Intel ICH2: The Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (82801 ICH2) features support for
UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 100MB/
sec; and two USB controllers for a total of 4 USB ports.
• Low Pin Count (LPC) Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART
ompatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities.
UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless
connections.
• PC800 Memory Support: Equipped with four Rambus Inline Memory Module
(RIMM) sockets to support Intel PC800/PC600-compliant Rambus DRAMs
(RDRAMs) (available in 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 512MB) up to 2GB. These
RDRAMs are necessary to meet the increase in processor performance and
multimedia and 3D functions, especially where high bandwidth is required.
®
• Intel
Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated high speed hub
link between the ICH2 and MCH with a bandwidth of 266MB/sec – twice the
maximum bandwidth of the PCI bus.
• UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller
with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Supports
UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master
IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM,
CD-R/R W, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.
• JumperFree
frequency and Vcore voltage can be controlled through the BIOS firmware if
JumperFree™ mode is enabled.
• Easy-to-Use DIP Switches: As an alternative to JumperFree Mode
and DSW switches are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor’s
external frequency.
™
®
850 chipset (82850 T ehama Memory Con-
™
Mode: Now processor settings and easy overclocking of
™
, jumpers
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2. FEATURES
2.1.2 Connections
• CPU socket: 478-pin surface mount, ZIF socket mPGA478 B.
• PCI Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI slots, (PCI 2.2 compliant) with
no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues. All
PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI
supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.) The MB supports Concurrent
PCI, which allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master bus to the memory
and processor.
• AGP Pro Slot: Comes with an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro slot that
supports AGP cards for high performance, component level interconnect
targeted at 3D graphical applications using a 4X mode bus. The slot is keyed to
support only the latest 1.5 volt AGP cards: ASUS V3800 and newer
versions.
• IDE connectors: Dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four
Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Both the primary (blue) and
secondary (black) connectors are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the
IDE ribbon cable.
Connections
2. FEATURES
• Floppy disk connector: Supports the floppy disk drive ribbon cable. One side
of the connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable.
• CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides
an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio, V.90 analog modem,
Home PNA, 10/100 Ethernet networking, and a USB hub.
• USB ports: Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting
USB devices such as a mouse and PDA.
• IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for a wireless interface.
• Serial ports: Two 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for pointing devices or other
serial devices.
• Parallel port: 25-pin port connects a parallel printer or other devices.
• PS/2 mouse port: Green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
• PS/2 keyboard port: Purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
• Onboard LED: Signals AC power is okay.
• ATX power connector. Supplies the MB with ATX power.
• Microphone jack (optional): Pink jack connects a microphone.
• Line In jack (optional): Light blue jack connects a tape player or other audio
sources.
• Line Out jack (optional): Lime jack connects a headphone or a speaker.
• Game/MIDI connector (optional): This connector supports a joystick or a game
pad for playing games, and MIDI devices.
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2.1.3 Optional Components
• AC’97 Codec: The latest high-performance mini-chipset supports hi-fidelity
18-bit stereo, full duplex audio performance, up to four analog line inputs, two
stereo outputs, and one mono output channel, 3D stereo enhancement.
• Auxillary Power Connector: Extra power is available with 6 tooth connector.
• SPDIFOUT Connector: Digital audio output support
Options / Performance
2. FEATURES
2.1.4 Performance and Intelligence
• High-Speed Data T ransfer Interface: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with
two connectors that support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports
UltraDMA/100/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and
supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW,
LS-120, and T ape Backup drives. (UltraDMA/66/100 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to be enabled.)
• RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports Rambus
Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). While PC100 SDRAM modules
operate at 100MHz with a peak bandwidth of 0.8GB/s, MCH dual channel Rambus
DRAMs can operate at up to 400MHz with a peak bandwidth of 3.2GB/s.
2. FEATURES
• Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash
EEPROM), offering enhanced Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) for W indows 98/2000/Millenium compatibility , built-in firmware-based
virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup.
ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS)
supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With these
features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy
all the energy saving standards.
• Smart BIOS: 2Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface for more
control and protection for the motherboard. Supports Vcore and CPU/RDRAM
frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/
Floppy boot selection.
• Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings
as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart™ so that you do
not have to wait for a long time for system bootup.
• PC Health Monitoring: An easy way to examine and manage system status
information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status
through the onboard hardware and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM
software.
• Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which
allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher
level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.)
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2. FEATURES
• Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard is a new
technology to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. When auto
throttling is enabled, the CPU with throttle down to 50% of its duty cycle when
the CPU temperature reaches the threshold and return to 100% of its duty cycle
when temperature lowers to normal level. This function ensures the best performance and reliability.
• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system
damage, the CPU, MAIN, and PCI fans are monitored for speed and failure. All
the fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.
• Temperature Monitoring and Alert: To prevent system overheat and system
damage, this motherboard supports processor thermal sensing and auto-protection.
• Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure
stable current to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are
more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper
system configuration and management.
• System Resources Alert: Today’s operating systems, such as Windows 98/
Millenium, and W indows NT/2000, require much more memory and hard drive
space to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC in conjunction with either the bundled ASUS PC
Probe or Intel LDCM will warn the user before the system resources are used up
to prevent possible application crashes. Suggestions will give the user information on managing their limited resources more efficiently.
• Dual Function Power Button: Through BIOS, the power button can be defined
as the “Stand by” (ie.: Suspend or Sleep) button or as the Soft-Off (see ATX
Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead in 3.8 Connectors for more information) button.
Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will
enter the Soft-Off mode.
• Peripheral Power Up: Keyboard or Mouse power up can be enabled or dis-
abled through BIOS setup to allow the computer to be powered ON using your
keyboard or mouse click.
Performance
2. FEATURES
• New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meet
the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification. The new PC 99 requirements
for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring
and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation
procedures for W indows 95/NT and later. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as required by PC 99.
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2.2 P4T-E Motherboard Components
See opposite page for locations.
Processor Support Socket 478 for Pentium 4 Processors ....................................... 2
2. FEATURES
MB Components
Main Memory Maximum 2GB support
Expansion Slots 5 PCI Slots .............................................................................. 17
2. FEATURES
Location
Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ............................... 4
Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) ......................................... 11
2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) ................................................. 13
Low Pin Count (LPC) Super Multi-I/O Chipset .................... 16
4 RIMM Sockets ...................................................................... 5
Dual Channel PC800/PC600 RDRAM support
Switches DSW Frequency Setting ........................................................... 9
1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) Slot.......................... 21
1 Communications and Networking Riser (CNR) Slot .......... 15
System I/O 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA33/66/100 support) ................... 7
1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ............................................... 8
1 USB Header (supports 2 USB ports)................................... 12
1 Parallel Port Connector ............................................. (Top) 25
1 Serial COM1 Port Connector .............................. (Bottom) 26
1 Serial COM2 Port Connector .............................. (Bottom) 24
2 USB Port Connectors ......................................................... 27
1 PS/2 Mouse Connector .............................................. (Top) 28
1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................................... (Bottom) 28
Audio SPDIFOUT Connector ......................................... (optional) 18
Headphone Connector ...........................................(optional) 19
AC’97 Audio CODEC ............................................................ 20
Microphone 2 Connector .......................................(optional) 22
1 Game/MIDI Connector.............................................. (Top) 23
1 Line Out Connector ............................................. (Bottom) 23
1 Line In Connector................................................ (Bottom) 23
1 Line Microphone Connector ............................... (Bottom) 23
Hardware Monitoring ASUS onboard chipset ........................................................... 10
Power ATX Power Supply Connector ................................................. 1
ATX 12V Power Supply Connector ......................................... 3
12
Special Feature Auxillary Power Connector ...................................................... 6
Onboard LED ......................................................................... 14
Form Factor ATX
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2. FEATURES
2.2.1 Component Locations
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
2
1 3
5
74 6
2. FEATURES
Component Locations
20
19
18
17
16
15
14 813
12
11
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3.1 P4T-E Motherboard Layout
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
USB
T: Port1
B: Port
Motherboard Layout
3. H/W SETUP
2
COM1
3. HARDWARE SETUP
24.4cm (9.60in)
ATX Power Connector
USBPWR
RIMMB2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module)
RIMMB1 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module)
MAIN_FAN
AUX Power
Connector
PARALLEL PORT
COM2
Line
Out
Line
In
MODEM
Mic
GAME_AUDIO
In
AUX
MIC2
Audio
Codec
HEADPHONE
SPDIFOUT
Super
I/O
CD1
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro)
CNR_SLOT
Socket 478
JR1
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
P4T-E
PCI4
PCI5
SMB
ADN
SECONDARY IDEPRIMARY IDE
(16/18 bit, 184-pin module)
Intel 850
1
Memory
Controller
RIMMA
RIMMA2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module)
Hub (MCH)
CPU_FAN
ATX12V
FLOPPY
Intel I/O
Controller
Hub
(ICH2)
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
2Mbit
Firmware
Hub
LED
IR
OC3
USB2
J3J3+
CHASSIS
ASUS
ASIC
with
Hardware
Monitor
HDDLED
DIP
Switches
R301
(CLRTC)
PCI_FAN
PANEL
JEN
30.5cm (12.0in)
Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.2 Layout Contents
Motherboard Settings
™
1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree
2) SW1 (Switches 6-10) p. 19 CPU Ext. Freq. Selection (SW1 Switches 6-10)
3) SW1 (Switches 1-4) p. 20 Manual CPU Ratio Settings (SW1 Switches 1-4)
4) USBPWR p. 21 USB Device Wake-up (USBPWR)
5) ADN p. 22 Onboard Audio Codec (Enable/Disable)
6) J3-J3+, OC3 p. 22 USB2 / CNRUSB Selection
Memory, CPU and Expansion
1) RIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 p.23 184-Pin System Memory Support
2) CPU p.25 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
3) Heatsink p.26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation
4) PCI1/2/3/4/5 p.29 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots
5) AGP Pro p.31 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) Slot
6) CNR p.31 Communications and Networking Riser (CNR) Slot
Connectors
Mode (JEN) (Disable / Enable)
1) PS2KBMS p.32 PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin female)
2) PS2KBMS p.32 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin female)
3) PRINTER p.33 Parallel Port Connector (25 pin female)
4) COM1, COM2 p.33 Serial Port Connector (Two 9 pin male)
5) USB p.33 Universal Serial Bus Ports (Two 4 pin female)
6) GAME_AUDIO p.34 Joystick/MIDI Connector (15 pin female) (optional)
7) LINE-IN, -OUT, MIC p.34 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” female)(optional)
8) FLOPPY p.34 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pin)
9) PRIMAR Y/SECONDAR Y IDE p.35 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pin)
MAIN_FAN, CPU_FAN, PCI_FAN
10)
11) USB2 p.37 USB Header (10-1 pin)
12) MODEM, CD_IN, AUX p.37 Internal Audio Connectors (Three 4 pin) (optional)
13) MIC2 p.38 Internal Microphone Connector (3 pin) (optional)
14) HEADPHONE p.38 Headphone Connector (3 pin) (optional)
15) SPDIFOUT p.38 Digital Audio Connector (4-1 pin) (optional)
16) IR p.39 Standard Infrared (SIR) Module Connector (5 pin)
17) HDLED p.39 IDE Activity LED (2 pin)
18) SMB p.40 System Management Bus Connector (5-1 pin)
19) TR1 p.40 Device Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pin)
A TXPWR, ATX12V, (AUXPWR)
20)
21) PWRLED (PANEL) p.42 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin)
22) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p.43 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pin)
23) SPEAKER (PANEL) p.44 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pin)
24) MSG.LED (PANEL) p.45 System Message LED (2 pin)
25) SMI (PANEL) p.46 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pin)
26) PWRSW (PANEL) p.47 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin)
27) RESET (PANEL) p.48 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin)
p.36 Fan Connectors (Three 3 pin)
p.41 Power Supply Connector (20 pin, 4 pin) (6 pin)
Layout Contents
3. H/W SETUP
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3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure
IMPORTANT: Due to Pentium 4 CPU’s power consumption requirement, an
ATX12V power supply is recommended for this motherboard. For typical system
configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 230W and at least
8.5A on the +12V lead is required. For heavily-loaded configurations, an ATX12V
power supply that can supply at least 300W is required.
Complete the following steps before using your computer:
1. Check motherboard settings
2. Install memory modules
3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
4. Install Expansion Cards
5. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply cables
6. Configure the BIOS parameter settings
3. H/W SETUP
Getting Started
WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or
removing system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
3. HARDWARE SETUP
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.4 Motherboard Settings
This section tells you how to change motherboard function settings through the
switches and/or jumpers.
WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate
Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do
not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
component whenever the components are separated from the system.
5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or
remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.
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ON
Standby
Power
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Motherboard Settings
OFF
Powered
Off
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Motherboard Frequency Settings (SW1 Switches)
The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block
represents the switch’s position. The illustration below shows all the switches in the
OFF position.
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Motherboard Settings
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SW1
ON
OFF
ON
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1. Frequency Multiple
2. Frequency Multiple
3. Frequency Multiple
4. Frequency Multiple
5. Reserved
6. Frequency Selection
7. Frequency Selection
8. Frequency Selection
9. Frequency Selection
10. Frequency Selection
1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree
JumperFree
™
mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS setup
(see 4.4 Advanced Menu).
Setting JEN
Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default)
Disable (Jumper Mode) [1-2]
JEN
SW1
ON
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12
Jumper Mode
2
3
Jumper Free
(Default)
™
mode. The
OFF
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2) CPU External Frequency Selection (SW1 Switches 6-10)
This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM,
and the PCI bus. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency (or
BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the
CPU’s Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed).
ON
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SW1
CPU
AGP
PCI
100.0MHz
66.0MHz
33.0MHz
103.0MHz
68.0MHz
34.0MHz
105.0MHz
70.0MHz
35.0MHz
110.0MHz
73.0MHz
36.0MHz
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External Frequency Selection
WARNING! Set the CPU frequency only to the recommended settings.
Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed
to be stable. Overclocking the processor is not recommended. It may result in a
slower speed.
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3) Manual CPU Ratio Settings (SW1 Switches 1-4)
Set SW1 switches (7-10) to use the clock multiplier to coordinate the ratio of
bus speeds with CPU settings. Set the DSW switches according to the internal
speed of your processor and the bus frequency.
IMPORTANT:
1. To use this feature, JEN must be set to Jumper Mode, [1-2].
(See 1, JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) in 3, HARDWARE SETUP.)
2. When JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these switches.
(Set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu
in BIOS Setup so you can set the CPU Frequency.)
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SW1
ON
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CPU Ratio Multiplier Table
Multiplier 1 2 3 4
8.0x [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF]
10.0x [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF]
11.0x [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF]
12.0x [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF]
13.0x [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF]
14.0x [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF]
15.0x [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF]
16.0x [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF]
17.0x [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON]
18.0x [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON]
19.0x [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON]
20.0x [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON]
21.0x [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON]
22.0x [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON]
23.0x [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON]
24.0x [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON]
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ON
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8.0x 10.0x 11.0x 12.0x
ON
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13.0x 14.0x 15.0x 16.0x
17.0x 18.0x 19.0x 20.0x
21.0x 22.0x 23.0x 24.0x
ON
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4) USB Device Wake-up (USBPWR)
The jumpers are set to +5V as the default to allow wake up from the S1 sleep
state (CPU stopped; RAM refreshed; system running in low power mode) using
the connected USB devices. Set the jumpers to +5VSB to allow wake up from
S3 sleep state (no power to CPU; RAM in slow refresh; power supply in reduced power mode).
The default setting for the three jumpers is 2-3 to select +5V (because not all
computers have the appropriate power supply to support the other mode).
NOTES:
1. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on
the +5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to +5VSB. Otherwise, the
system does not power up.
2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability
(+5VSB) whether under normal working conditions or in sleep mode.
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USBPWR
2
1
+5VSB
3
2
+5V
(Default)
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5) Onboard Audio Setting (ADN) (audio models only)
The onboard Audio Codec may be enabled or disabled using these jumpers.
Disable the onboard Audio Codec if using a PCI audio card on any of the
expansion slots or a primary audio/modem CNR on a CNR slot (see CNR Slot
later in this section).
Setting ADN
Enable [1-2] (default)
Disable [2-3]
ADN
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6) USB2 / CNRUSB Selection (J3-J3+, OC3)
The CNR slot can support an optional USB hub CNR card. Three jumpers are
used to control selection of USB or CNR functions: J3-, J3+ and OC3. The
factory default setting is for standard USB2 control. If a USB hub CNR card is
used, reset these jumpers to CNRUSB setting shown below.
IMPORTANT! Always set all three jumpers accordingly when selecting a device.
2
1
ENABLE AUDIO
(Default)
12
OC3
3
2
DISABLE AUDIO
12
J3J3+
USB2
(Default)
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CNRUSB
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3.5 System Memory
NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory.
This motherboard has four 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets.
These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies.
Location Memory Module Subtotal
RIMMA1
(Rows 0&1)
RIMMA2
(Rows 2&3)
RIMMB1
(Rows 4&5)
RIMMB2
(Rows 6&7)
RDRAM x 1
C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated)
RDRAM x 1
C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated)
RDRAM x 1
C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated)
RDRAM x 1
C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated)
TOT AL SYSTEM MEMOR Y =
(2GB Max)
IMPORTANT
1. The memory configuration of channel A (RIMMA1 and RIMMA2) and
channel B (RIMMB1 and RIMMB2) must be identical (see below).
2. C-RIMMs (Continuity RIMM) must be used to complete the sockets that
are not populated by RDRAMs. A C-RIMM is necessary to avoid breaking
the signal lines, which are a serial connection in a Rambus interface, such
as used in this motherboard. This assures the electrical integrity of a Rambus
interface.
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3. When C-RIMMs are required, it is recommended that they be inserted into
RIMMA2 and RIMMB2.
a.
b.
c.
C-RIMM
128MB RDRAM
C-RIMM
128MB RDRAM
128MB RDRAM
C-RIMM
128MB RDRAM
C-RIMM
128MB RDRAM
128MB RDRAM
128MB RDRAM
128MB RDRAM
RIMMB2
RIMMB1
RIMMA2
RIMMA1
RIMMB2
RIMMB1
RIMMA2
RIMMA1
RIMMB2
RIMMB1
RIMMA2
RIMMA1
NOTE: When using only two memory
modules, it is recommended that you
use configuration a.
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3.5.1 Installing Memory
The memory module (RIMM) will fit in only one orientation.
IMPORTANT: Do not touch the memory module’s connectors. Handle the mod-
ule only by the edges.
RIMM Sockets
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System Memory
1. Make sure that the notch keys in the module are aligned with the small ribs
inside the RIMM sockets.
2. With the ejectors in the open position (as shown), push down gently but firmly
on the memory module until it snaps into place. The guides on the socket’s
ejectors should go through the two mounting notches on the module and the
ejectors should close. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to secure the mod-
ule in place.
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RDRAM (with heat spreader)MOUNTING NOTCH
EJECTOR
RIBS (inside socket)
RIMM with Heat Spreader
C-RIMM
NOTCH KEYS
CONNECTORS
(TOP VIEW)
Removing Memory
T o release a memory module, push both ejectors outward and pull the module straight
up and out of the RIMM sockets.
WARNING! RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. To re-
duce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the modules to cool off
before removing them.
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3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 478, for CPU installation. A fan and heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating. Purchase and install a
fan and heatsink before turning on the system.
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1. Locate the Socket 478 and open it by pulling
the lever gently sideways away from the socket.
Then lift the lever upwards. The socket lever
must be fully opened (90 to 100 degrees).
2. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The
gold arrow of the CPU must be oriented
toward the inner corner of the socket base
nearest to the hinge of the lever handle.
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90 -100
CPU
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CAUTION! The CPU fits in one orientation
and should drop easily into place. Do not force
the CPU into the socket to avoid bending the
pins. If the CPU does not fit, check its
alignment and look for bent pins.
3. Once completely inserted, press the CPU firmly and close the socket lever until it
snaps into its locked position.
4. Install an Intel fan heatsink.
CAUTION! Take care not to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting a
clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur . When mounting a heatsink
onto your CPU, make sure that exposed CPU capacitors do not touch the
heatsink, or else damage may occur! Refer to heatsink/CPU documentation.
NOTE: Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (frequency
multiple setting is available only on unlocked processors) for your Socket 478
processor or else boot-up may not be possible. Socket 478 processors provide
internal thermal sensing: a socket mounted thermal resistor is not needed.
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3.6.1 Installing the Heatsink and Fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 478 / Northwood Processor requires a specially designed
heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
The Intel Pentium 4 478 / Northwood Processor includes the heatsink, fan, and
retention mechanism. If a CPU is purchased separately, only use an Intel certified
heatsink and fan.
Step 1: Mount the Heatsink
Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. Make sure that the heatsink fits
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CPU Heatsink
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properly on the retention module base. Note that the retention module base is
already installed on the motherboard.
CPU Heatsink
Retention Module Base
WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the
processor’s heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is
working. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat
and damage both the processor and the motherboard.
NOTE: If using a rectangular heatsink, use a model with fin-ends that
project and terminate on the longer side of the unit, not on the shorter
side.
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Step 2: Mount the Fan
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. Carefully fit the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly to
the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the hooks into the holes.
Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention mechanism to
the module base.
Retention Hole
Retention Lock
Retention Hook
Snapped to the
Retention Hole
CPU Heatsink
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Step 3: Lock the Retention Mechanism
Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to
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the module base. When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite
directions. The heatsink should entirely cover the CPU. With the added weight
of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to keep the
CPU in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the fan connector.
Step 4: Connect the CPU Fan Cable
With the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism in place, attach the CPU fan
cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled CPUFAN.
CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN)
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3.7 Expansion Cards
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers.
2. Remove your computer system’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you
intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use.
3. Carefully align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above.
5. Replace the computer system’s cover.
6. Set up the BIOS if necessary
(such as IRQ XX Reserved for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration)
7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
WARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion
Cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both your motherboard and expansion cards. (See 3.3 Hardware Setup Proce-
dure for more information).
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