Asus P4S800D-X User's Guide

MotherboardP4S800D-XUser Guide

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

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard1-3SiS® HyperStreaming ArchitectureThe SiS® 655FX integrates the latest HyperStreaming Engine which greatlyimproves computer

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionC.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to theBIOS defau

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard1-51.5 Motherboard overview1.5.1 Motherboard layoutPCI1PANEL1P4S800D-XRCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerCD1AUX1SuperI/O4MbitFi

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)1.6.1 OverviewThe Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on one cor

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard1-71.6.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.2. Unlock

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7System memory1.7.1 DIMM sockets locationThe following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.1.

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard1-9Table 1 Recommended memory configurations* For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:• install identical DIMMs in all

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A P

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard1-111.8.3 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, andother cards that comply with

iiChecklistCopyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.You can

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard1-132. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internalconnectors.1.10.1 Rear

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard1-151.10.2 Internal connectors1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)This connector supports the provided UltraATA13

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction3. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plu

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard1-175. CPU, power and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1,CHA_FAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1)This is an interface for the front panel cable that allows conve

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard1-1910. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables forp

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL1)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.• Sy

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

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ... vSafety informatio

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

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-X motherboard2-52.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having

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

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

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

ivSafeguardsContents2.2.5 Sub-menu items ... 2-102.2.6 Configuration fields ...

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

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

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS informationCPU Frequency [133]Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCIbus. The bus frequency

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard2-152.4.2 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. Select Screen

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.3 ChipsetThe Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Selectan item then press Enter t

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard2-17128 Bit Access Mode [Auto]Allows you to set the 128 Bit Access mode.Configuration options: [Auto] [64*2] [128*1]Ch0 MA 1

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS informationSouthBridge SiS964 ConfigurationOnboard AC97 Audio Device [Enabled]Onboard SiS900 LAN Device [Enabled] Onboard LAN

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard2-19EPP Version [1.9]Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only whenthe Parallel Port Mode is

2-20Chapter 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-X motherboard2-21OnBoard SiS USB 2.0 Device [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SiS USB 2.0 device.Configuration options

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two condit

2-22Chapter 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-X motherboard2-23Power Button Mode [On/Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Always OFF]Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Dis

2-24Chapter 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-X motherboard2-25If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error messageappears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Ent

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6.4 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Ad

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard2-27Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [KeepCurre

2-28Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6.5 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Selectan item then press Enter

ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard2-29Change User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item ontop of the screen show

2-30Chapter 2: BIOS informationExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to theSetup pro

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

viAbout this guideConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the followingsymbols used throughou

3-2Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Alwaysinstall the la

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

3-4Chapter 3: Software support3.2.4 ASUS Contact InformationClicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also findthis inform

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

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

viiP4S800D-X specification summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsStorageAudioLANSpecial featuresOverclock FeaturesRear panel I/O(c

viiiP4S800D-X specification summary* Specifications are subject to change without notice.CPU/Power/Chassis FAN connectors20-pin ATX power connector4-p

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