MotherboardP4C800 DeluxeUser Guide
xASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447General F
4-34Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTypematic Rate [Fast]Allows you to select the keyboard typematic rate. Configuration options:[Slow] [Fast]Parity Check [Disab
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-354.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.Select an item the
4-36Chapter 4: BIOS SetupUser Access Level (Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.Configuration options
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-37Change User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Passworditem on top of
4-38Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.7 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default valuesfor the BIOS items, and save or disc
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-39Discard ChangesThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore thepreviously saved
4-40Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
Chapter 5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with themotherboard package.
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboardChapter summary5.1 Install an operating system... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-15.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP operating system(OS). Alw
xiP4C800 Deluxe specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsStorageIEEE 1394 (optional)AI AudioAI NetAI BIOSAI Overclocki
5-2Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. Install th
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-33Com Gigabit LOM (3C940) DriverThis item installs the 3Com Gigabit LOM (3C940) driver for the GigabitLAN s
5-4Chapter 5: Software supportAdobe Acrobat ReaderThis item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. The Acrobat Readersoftware is for viewing files sa
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-55.2.5 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional informationon the m
5-6Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical Support FormThe window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that youhave to fill up when requestin
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-75.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guid
5-8Chapter 5: Software support4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucce
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-94. From the selection that appears,choose a logo image. Click Next.6. The next screen prompts you toflash
5-10Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 ASUS PC ProbeThe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor the vitalsystem information, such
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-11Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the itemsbeing monitored.Temperature Monit
xiiSpecial featuresRear panel I/OInternal I/OBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilityPower requirementForm FactorSupport CD contentsP4C800 Deluxe s
5-12Chapter 5: Software supportSettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times ofthe PC’s temperature, fan rotation,and vo
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-13Device SummaryShows a summary of devicespresent in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to the
5-14Chapter 5: Software supportASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon brings up a menu toopen or exit ASUS PC Probeand pause or re
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-155.3.4 Winbond Voice EditorThe Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocalPOST message
5-16Chapter 5: Software supportChanging the default language1. Click on the Load button. awindow showing the availablelanguages appears.2. Select your
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-17You may want to create a separate folder for your wave files so youcan locate them easily in one place.Cu
5-18Chapter 5: Software supportIf you receive an error message telling you that the files exceed the totalallowable size, do one or all of the followi
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-195.3.5 SoundMAX® 4 XL softwareThe ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audiocapability throug
5-20Chapter 5: Software supportSetup wizardsUse the speaker and microphone setup wizards to fine tune the gain/attenuation of the inputs/outputs for o
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-21Audio preferencesThe Preferences page of the SoundMAX4 XL allows you to changevarious audio settings.List
Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theP4C800 Deluxe motherboard. It includesbrief explanations of the special attributes ofthe motherboa
5-22Chapter 5: Software supportRear panel audio ports function variationThe functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports ont
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-231. The Scroll Lock LED is fixed to ON after enabling Instant Music.2. The Caps Lock LED turns ON when you
5-24Chapter 5: Software supportInstant Music function keys (Set 2)CD ON/OFFPLAY/PAUSESTOP/EJECTPREVIOUS NEXTVOL. DOWN VOL. UPSCROLLLOCKLEDCAPSLOCKLED3
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-255.4 RAID configurationsThe motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20378 controller chipset tosupport Redund
5-26Chapter 5: Software supportFollow these steps to install the hard disks for RAID configuration.1. Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Master/Slav
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-275.4.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility1. Boot the system.If this is the first time you boot the system with
5-28Chapter 5: Software support5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance)1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup.The f
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-295.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security)Creating a Security Array with New Drives1. In the FastBuild™ uti
5-30Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a Security Array with Existing Data DriveIf you would like to use an existing drive that already contains data
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-31Depending on the operating system you are installing (or that isalready installed), the RAID driver insta
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboardChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...
5-32Chapter 5: Software supportFastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.[ Select Drive for Rebuild ][ View Array Definition M
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide5-335.5 3Com® Virtual Cable Tester™ TechnologyThe motherboard supports the 3COM Virtual Cable Tester (VCT)Tec
5-34Chapter 5: Software support4. Click on the (VCT) Virtual Cable Tester button to display the followingscreen.5. Click on Run to execute test.If the
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4C800 Deluxe motherboard!The ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard de
1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technology The motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 P
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide1-3AGP 8X support The motherboard supports the latest graphic architecture, the AGP Pro/8Xinterface (a.k.a.
1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according tothe system loading to en
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide1-51.3.2 Value-added solutionsTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoringThe CPU temperature is monitored by the
iiChecklistCopyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may
1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, familiarize yourself with its physicalconfiguration and
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1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionCPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socketfor the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor, with 800/
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide1-9Speech controller. This Winbond speech controller supports theASUS POST Reporter™ for configurable vocal P
1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionPCI slots. These five 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support busmaster PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/
Chapter 2Hardware informationThis chapter describes the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includ
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboardChapter summary2.1 Motherboard installation ... 2-12.2 Motherboard layouts ...
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-12.1 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto
2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutThe RAID and 1394 features are optional. These components aregrayed out in the above motherboa
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-32.3 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or c
iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
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 P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-52.4.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the mother
2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Position the CPU above thesocket such that its markedcorner matches the base of thesocket lever.4. Carefully inse
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-72.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsin
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 P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-92.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect
2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 System memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIM
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-11Table 1 Recommended memory configurations* For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:• install identi
2-12Chapter 2: Hardware informationTable 3 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL)Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for bettersystem perfor
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-132.5.3 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removingDIMMs or other syste
ivSafeguardsContents2.7 Jumpers... 2-192.8 Connectors ...
2-14Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas five PCI slots, one A
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-15Standard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N
2-16Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6.3 PCI slotsThere are five 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as a LAN card,
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-172.6.4 AGP Pro slotThis motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro slot thatsupports AGP 8X (+
2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6.5 Wi-Fi slotThe PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot may not be used at the same time.The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) sl
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-192.7 Jumpers1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-u
2-20Chapter 2: Hardware informationYou do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due tooverclocking. For system failure due to overclocking,
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-212.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.Always con
2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE[blue], SEC_IDE [black)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-233. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)These next generation connectors support the thin Serial AT
vContents4.4.7 Speech Configuration ... 4-254.4.8 Instant Music Configuration ...
2-24Chapter 2: Hardware informationRequired IDE Configuration settings in BIOSRefer to the following table for the appropriate BIOS settings of the a
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-255. RAID ATA/133/100/66/33 connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID)(on RAID models only)This connector supports eithe
2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information8. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors(3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans o
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-279. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply.
2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)In addition to the S/PDIF Out port on the rear panel, an S/PDIF Outc
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-2913. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB headers
2-30Chapter 2: Hardware information14. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX, MODEM)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from s
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide2-3116. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio c
2-32Chapter 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.
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:•
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboardChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time... 3-13.2 Vocal POST Messages...
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be
3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Vocal POST MessagesThis motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support aspecial feature called the ASUS PO
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide3-3POST Message ActionNo keyboard detected • Check your keyboard if properlyconnected to the purple PS/2conne
3-4Chapter 3: Powering up3.3 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 P4C800 Deluxe motherboardChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS Setup program...
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe original BIOS file for this motherboard is in the support CD.Copy t
4-2Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i<filename.rom>where “filename.rom” means the latest (or origin
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-34.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the
4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS fromthe moth
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-5The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for thismotherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asu
4-6Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware hub (FWH) that youcan update using the provided utilit
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-7Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the scr
4-8Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bardisplays the specific items for that menu.For example, selecting Main show
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-94.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appearsgiving you an overview of
4-10Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices.There is a se
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-11PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Sele
4-12Chapter 4: BIOS SetupEnhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATAand Parallel ATA ports. We
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-13 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitAMI BIOSV
viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing andconfiguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m
4-14Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPUand other system devices.Take caution wh
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-15CPU External Frequency (MHz) [XXX] (value is auto-detected)Indicates the frequency sent by the clock ge
4-16Chapter 4: BIOS SetupDDR Reference Voltage [Auto]Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. Configurationoptions: [2.85V] [2.75V] [2.65V
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-174.4.2 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected byBIOS.Hyper
4-18Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.3 ChipsetThe Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipsetsettings. Select an item then press Enter to disp
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-19DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks]This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command andthe time t
4-20Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-21OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the floppy disk controller. Configurat
4-22Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.5 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings forPCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting I
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-23Pallete Snooping [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCIdevices tha
ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Wh
4-24Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitUSB Mass Storage Reset Delay
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-254.4.7 Speech Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save
4-26Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitInstant Music
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-274.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the AdvancedPower Management (APM
4-28Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitPower Management/APM
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-29Power Button Mode [On/Off]Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when thepower button i
4-30Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitCPU Temperature
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-31If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following errormessage appears: “Hardware Monitor foun
4-32Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Selectan item then press Enter to display the s
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe motherboard user guide4-334.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Quiet Boot
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