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MotherboardP4V800-XUser Guide

xP4V800-X specifications summary* Specifications are subject to change without notice.Internal I/OBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilityPower Req

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theP4V800-X motherboard. It includes briefdescriptions of the motherboard components,and illustration

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4V800-X motherboard!The ASUS P4V800-X motherboard delivers a host of new

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide1-3DDR400 memory support The motherboard supports up to 3GB of system memory using PC3200/2700/2100non-ECC DDR D

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Motherboard componentsBefore you install the motherboard, learn about its major components andavailable features

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide1-5ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug fromthe ATX 12V power supply.CPU socket. A

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionUSB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) portsare available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide1-71.5 Motherboard layoutPCI1PANEL1P4V800-X®CDAUXSuperI/O4MbitROMAccelerated Graphics Port (AGP)CPU_FAN1FP_AUDIOAu

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard componentsor change any

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide1-91.7 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis toensur

iiChecklistCopyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)1.8.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Fo

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide1-111.8.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboar

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 System memoryThe motherboard comes with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual In-Line MemoryModule (DIMM) sockets.

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide1-131.9.2 Memory configurationsYou may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into theDIMM sockets o

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Expansion slotsThe motherboard has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot.To install and

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide1-151.10.3 PCI slotsThere are five 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The slots support PCI cardssuch as a LAN

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction1.11 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.You can

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide1-17P4V800-X®32213221P4V800-X USB Device Wake Up+5V(Default)+5VSBUSBPW78USBPW56+5V(Default)+5VSBUSBPW12USBPW342. U

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction1.12 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard.1. Floppy disk dri

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide1-193. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66 IDE ribbon ca

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ...vSafety information ...

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction4. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The pl

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide1-217. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB headers areava

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction8. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1)This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. Connect an optionalGAME/MIDI cab

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide1-2310. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection

1-24Chapter 1: Product introduction• Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET)This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebootingthe sy

Chapter 2This chapter tells how to change system settingsthrough the BIOS Setup menus. Detaileddescriptions of the BIOS parameters are alsoprovided.

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOSUpdate the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-34. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i<filename.rom>where “filename.rom” means the la

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS information1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o<filename>where “filename” can be any user provided file

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-52.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS with

ivSafeguardsContents2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 2-92.2.2 Menu bar ...

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from t

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-7The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware hub (FWH) that you canupdate using the provided

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-92.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bardisplays the specific items for that menu. Forexample, selecting Ma

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-112.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears givingyou an overview of the

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS information2.3.4 Primary/Secondary/Third/FourthIDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-13 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitAMI BIOSVersio

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and othersystem devices. Jumper

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-152.4.2 USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select anitem the

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:•

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS informationUSB 2.0 Ports Enabled [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports.Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disa

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-172.4.4 ChipsetThe Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Selectan item then pres

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS informationConfigure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to theDRA

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-19V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled]This item sets the bus link between the NorthBridge and SouthBridge.Configuration

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and E

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-212.4.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnPdevices. The menu inc

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS informationPCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices.Configuration optio

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-23 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitPower Manageme

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS informationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]This item sets the system status after restore on AC power loss.Configuration optio

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-25 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitCPU Temperatur

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an itemthen press Enter to display

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-272.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [E

2-28Chapter 2: BIOS informationSupervisor Password InstalledUser Password Not InstalledChange Supervisor PasswordUser

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide2-29After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you tochange other security settings

2-30Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for theBIOS items, and save o

Chapter 3This chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with the motherboardpackage.Software support

3-2Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS).Always install th

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installeddevices. I

3-4Chapter 3: Software supportASUS PC ProbeThis smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,and alerts you on any detec

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide3-53.3 RAID 0 / RAID 1 configurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in

viiAbout this guideConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used througho

3-6Chapter 3: Software support1. Install the Serial ATA hard disks into the drive bays.2. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the motherboard’s

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide3-73.3.3 Create Array1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Create Array then press the<Enter> ke

3-8Chapter 3: Software support5. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk for RAIDsystem. The following confirmation mes

ASUS P4V800-X motherboard user guide3-94. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to select diskdrive/s, then press <En

3-10Chapter 3: Software support3.3.6 Serial Number View1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Serial Number View thenpress the <Enter>

viiiASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447Genera

ixP4V800-X specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsStorageAudioLANUSBAI OverclockingSpeci