Asus P4SDR-VM User's Guide

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5-14Chapter 5: Software support6. When a message appearsindicating that the tuning processis complete, click Finish.5. The next step repeats the color

IndexThis part contains an alphabetical list of thetopics found in this document.

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ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guideI-1AASUS ASIC 1-6ASUS PC Probe 5-12ASUS Update 5-3ATAPI CD-ROM 4-29Audio CODEC 1-14Automatic Power Up 4-28BB

I-2IndexHardware Monitor 4-28Heatsink installation 2-7IIRQ assignments 2-14JJumperFree mode 2-16JumpersClear RTC 2-19CPU frequency 2-17JumperFre

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theP4SDR-VM motherboard. It includes briefexplanations of the special attributes of themotherboard an

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboardChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4SDR-VM motherboard!The ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard delivers a host o

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe P4SDR-VM motherboard supports the latest

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide1-31.3.2 Value-added solutionsEasy overclocking• adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUSJumperFre

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the P4SDR-VM motherboard, familiarize yourself with itsphysical configura

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1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12Vplug from the ATX 12V power supply.CPU socket. A 478-p

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide1-7Super I/O controller. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface providesthe commonly used Super I/O functionality. The

iiChecklistCopyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 2Hardware informationThis chapter describes the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includ

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboardChapter summary2.1 Motherboard installation ... 2-12.2 Motherboard layout ...

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-12.1 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensur

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutThe audio features are optional. These components are grayed out inthe above motherboard layou

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-32.3 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero InsertionForc

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-52.4.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked cornermatches the base of the socket lever.4. Carefully in

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-72.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsinkand

iiiFeaturesContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink.Align and snap the four hooks of the retenti

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-92.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect the

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 System memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)sockets. These socket

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-112.5.3 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removingDIMMs or other system com

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas three PCI slots. The

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-13Standard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Pr

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 JumpersThe jumpers on the motherboard allow you to change some featuresettings to suit your customized system c

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-15CPU frequency settingsThis option tells the clock generator which frequency to send to the CPUand memory clock

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware information3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBV1, USBV2, USBV3)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleepmode

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-174. Clear RTC RAM (CLRRTC)These solders points allow you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC)RAM in CMOS. You ca

ivSafeguardsContentsChapter 3: Powering up3.1 Starting up for the first time ... 3-13.2 Powering off th

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.Always connect ribbo

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-193. IDE connectors (two 40-1 pin PRIMARY IDE/SECONDARY IDE)These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/133/1

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information4. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-216. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors(3-pin CPUFAN1, CHASFAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information8. Infrared module connector (5-1 pin IR1)This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receivingin

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide2-2310. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM1)(on audio models only)These connectors allow you to rec

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information• System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED)This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LEDlights up wh

Chapter 3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence and gives information on theBIOS beep codes.

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboardChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be sure

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

3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computerYou must first exit the operating system and shut down the system beforeswitching off the power.

Chapter 4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus.Detailed descriptions of the BIOSparameters are also

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboardChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS Setup program...

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-14.1.1 Using the computer for the first timeAFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by

4-2Chapter 4: BIOS Setup5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-31. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW orFTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the FlashROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-54.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that you canupdate using the provided

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2.1 BIOS menu barThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this menu to make changes to th

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-7General helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help sc

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

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, minute, seco

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-9Language [English US]This field allows you to choose the BIOS language version from theavailable options.Superv

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-11If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None].Other options for t

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTranslation Method [LBA]Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing(LBA) is enabled, the 28

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-13Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to thehighest n

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.2 Keyboard FeaturesBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon systembo

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-154.4 Advanced MenuCPU Speed [Manual]When the motherboard is set to JumperFree™ mode, this field allows youto se

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS SetupCPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto]This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be insynchronous or async

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-174.4.1 Chip ConfigurationThe SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) become configurable only whenyou set the SDRAM Config

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUSP4SDR-VM motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis manu

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSDRAM RAS Precharge Time (value depends on SDRAM SPD)This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-194.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationFloppy Disk Access Control [R/W]When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS SetupParallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.[Normal] allows normal-speed

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-214.4.3 PCI ConfigurationSlot 1 IRQ, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto]These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS SetupUSB Function [Enabled]This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Keep thedefault setting [Enabled] if you

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-23IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field isbeing used by

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This featureturns off the video display and shuts down t

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-25Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitorp

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5.1 Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after powerint

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-27Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar]This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on

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

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-29Boot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootdevices listed using the

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS SetupPlug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system toconfigure the PCI bus slots ins

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide4-314.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSetup program, save your c

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS SetupLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup menus. When you s

Chapter 5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with themotherboard package.

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboardChapter summary5.1 Install an operating system... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide5-15.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2operating system (OS)

5-2Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Installation menusThe support CD menu is composed of two screens. Click on the RightArrow on the lower right corne

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide5-35.2.3 Software and drivers descriptionThe menu lists the drivers and applications that are available for thismo

ixP4SDR-VM specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEAudio (optional)Special featuresRear panel I/OInternal I/OBIOS

5-4Chapter 5: Software supportASUS Screen SaverThis item installs the ASUS screen saver.E-Color 3DeepClick this item to install the 3Deep software. 3D

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide5-55.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide you

5-6Chapter 5: Software support4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucce

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide5-75.3.2 ASUS PC ProbeThe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor yourcomputer system’s vita

5-8Chapter 5: Software supportUsing ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the itemsbeing monitored.Temperature MonitorShows the PC

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide5-9SettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times ofthe PC’s temperature, fan rotatio

5-10Chapter 5: Software supportDevice SummaryShows a summary of devicespresent in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to thePC, such as CP

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide5-11ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon brings up a menu toopen or exit ASUS PC Probeand pa

5-12Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 E-Color 3DeepThe 3Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD colormonitor and maximize the color quali

ASUS P4SDR-VM motherboard user guide5-134. Select the color squares that mostclosely blend and match with thebackground.2. Follow the instructions t