Asus P4S800D User Manual

MotherboardP4S800DUser Guide

xP4S800D specification summary* Specifications are subject to change without notice.CPU/Power/Chassis FAN connectors20-pin ATX power connector4-pin AT

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theP4S800D motherboard. It includes briefdescriptions of the motherboard components,and illustrations

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4S800D motherboard!The ASUS P4S800D motherboard, based on the SIS 655FX

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-3SiS® HyperStreaming Architecture The SiS® 655FX integrates the latest HyperStreaming Engine which greatlyimprove

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction8 USB 2.0 ports The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0specification, extending the connec

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-5ASUS Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even before entering theoperati

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Motherboard overview1.5.1 Motherboard layoutPCI1PANEL1P4S800D®CR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerCD1AUX1SuperI/O4Mbi

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-7Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen installing the

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)1.6.1 OverviewThe Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette/Prescott processors has a

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-91.6.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.

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 introduction1.7 System memory1.7.1 DIMM sockets locationThe following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.1

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-11Table 1 Recommended memory configurations* For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:• install identical DI

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsTo install and configure an expansion card:1. Install an expansion card following the instructio

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-131.8.1 Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, andother cards that comply

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-151.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.You

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer fr

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-171.10 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internalconnectors.1.10.1

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10.2 Internal connectors1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)This connector supports the provided Ultra

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-193. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction5. CPU, power and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1,CHA_FAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fans

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-218. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)This green connector accommodates the bundled serial port module. Insta

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionP4S800D®P4S800D Chassis Alarm LeadCHASSIS1+5VSB_MBChassis SignalGND(Default)P4S800D®P4S800D Game ConnectorGAME1+5V+

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-23P4S800D®P4S800D SATA ConnectorsSATA2GNDRSATA_TXP2RSATA_TXN2GNDRSATA_RXP2RSATA_RXN2GNDSATA1GNDRSATA_TXP1RSATA_TX

1-24Chapter 1: Product introductionP4S800D®P4S800D WiFi ConnectorsWIFI13. WiFi connector (63-pinWiFi)The WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support th

ASUS P4S800D motherboard user guide1-2512. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL1)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.

1-26Chapter 1: Product introduction

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 BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BasicInput/Out

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-32. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Makesure that the floppy disk is not write-

ivSafeguardsContentsChapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 Creating a bootable

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS informationWrite down the BIOS file name to a piece of paper. You need to type the exactBIOS file name at the prompt.2. Copy the AF

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-52.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS withouthaving to

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 P4S800D motherboard2-7The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to downloa

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that youcan update using the pro

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-92.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system configurati

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 P4S800D motherboard2-112.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears givingyou an overview of the basic system

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS information2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-13DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1][SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [U

v2.5 Power menu ... 2-242.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ...

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 P4S800D motherboard2-15DRAM Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [200 Mhz][266 MHz] [333 MHz] [4

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.2 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. Select Screen

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-172.4.3 ChipsetThe Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Selectan item then press Enter to d

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS informationAdvanced HyperStreaming Engine [Disabled]Allows your to enable or disable the advanced hyperstreaming engine.Configurat

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-192.4.3.2 SouthBridge SiS963/SiS964 Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 S

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS informationSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options:[Disabled] [3F

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-212.4.5 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnPdevices. The menu includes settin

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.6 USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select anitem then press E

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-23USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbp

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two condi

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced PowerManagement (APM). Select an i

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-25 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitPower Button Mode

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS informationPower On By PCI Devices [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through aPCI L

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-27If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error messageappears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter

2-28Chapter 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 P4S800D motherboard2-292.6.2 Hard Disk Drives Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit1st

2-30Chapter 2: BIOS informationAdd On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [KeepCurr

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-312.6.5 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Selectan item then press Enter to

2-32Chapter 2: BIOS informationUser Access Level (Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.Configuration o

ASUS P4S800D motherboard2-33Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to theSetup progra

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

2-34Chapter 2: BIOS information

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® ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Alwaysinstall the la

ASUS P4S800D motherboard3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installeddevices. Install the n

3-4Chapter 3: Software supportInstall ASUS UpdateThis program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUSwebsite. Before using

ASUS P4S800D motherboard3-53.3 ASUS Instant Music LiteThe motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature calledInstant Music Lite. T

3-6Chapter 3: Software supportTo use ASUS Instant Music Lite:1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that thesystem ha

ASUS P4S800D motherboard3-73.4 SiS® RAID configurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller that addsreliability to PC desk

3-8Chapter 3: Software support3.4.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disksThe SiS 964 southbridge chipset RAID controller supports Serial ATA andUl

ASUS P4S800D motherboard3-93.4.2 BIOS utility operation (for RAID only)1. Boot your system. During POST, the onboard BIOS will display the followingsc

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

3-10Chapter 3: Software support2. Press 2 then Enter to select Stripe (RAID 0)3. Press 1 and 7, then Enter to select the Block Size.4. Press 1 and 2,

ASUS P4S800D motherboard3-117. Press Q to exit the current setup menu.8. Press Y then Enter to save changes.9. Once the array has been created, you wi

3-12Chapter 3: Software support3.4.3 SIS 180 RAID utility operation1. After installing the SIS RAID utility, go to Start -> Programs-> SIS RAIDU

ASUS P4S800D motherboard3-13Creating an Array for Performance (RAID 0)Follow these steps to create a RAID 0 array:1. From the SIS 180 RAID utility men

3-14Chapter 3: Software supportSplit data (Boot from IDE): This operation will split the data from the sourcedisk into all the selected disks. In this

ixP4S800D specification summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsStorageAudioLANSpecial featuresOverclock FeaturesRear panel I/O(cont