Asus P4P800 User Manual

MotherboardP4P800User Guide

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

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the AdvancedPower Management (APM). Select an item th

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-27 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitPower Management

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS SetupPower Button Mode [On/Off]Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when thepower button is pressed. Configura

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-29 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitCPU Temperature

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS SetupFan Speed Ratio [11/16]This item allows you to select the appropriate fan speed ratio for thesystem. The default [11/16] is t

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-314.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Selectan item then press Enter to

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.6.2 Hard disk drives Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit1st Boo

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-33Full Screen Logo Enabled]This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.Make sure thi

4-34Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.6.4 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.Select an item then press Enter to dis

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-35User Access Level (Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.Configur

xiP4P800 specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDERAID IDE / Serial ATA(optional)IEEE 1394 (optional)Audio (optiona

4-36Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTo change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a userpassword.Clear User PasswordSelect this item if you wi

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-37Exit & Save ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from theExit menu to ens

4-38Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

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

ASUS P4P800 motherboardChapter summary5.1 Install an operating system... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-15.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system(OS). Always ins

5-2Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. Install th

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports.ASU

5-4Chapter 5: Software supportMicrosoft Direct X 8.1 DriverThis item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver.PC-CILLIN 2002This item installs the PC-cillin

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-55.2.5 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional informationon the motherbo

xiiSpecial featuresRear panel I/OInternal I/OBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilityForm FactorSupport CD contentsP4P800 specifications summaryRea

5-6Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical Support FormThe window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that youhave to fill up when requestin

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-75.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide you t

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 P4P800 motherboard user guide5-94. From the selection that appears,choose a logo image. Click Next.6. The next screen prompts you toflash the ori

5-10Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 ASUS PC ProbeThe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor yourcomputer system’s vital compon

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-11Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the itemsbeing monitored.Temperature MonitorShows

5-12Chapter 5: Software supportSettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times ofthe PC’s temperature, fan rotation,and vo

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-13Device SummaryShows a summary of devicespresent in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to thePC, suc

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 P4P800 motherboard user guide5-154. Highlight the Instant Music CDROM item and press Enter to displaythe CD-ROM options. Select the CD-ROM drive

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theP4P800 motherboard. It includes briefexplanations of the special attributes of themotherboard and

5-16Chapter 5: Software supportThese labels all come with your motherboard package.3. Connect speakers or a headphone to the Line Out (lime colored) p

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-175.3.5 SoundMAX® 4 XL softwareThe ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audiocapability through the S

5-18Chapter 5: Software supportSetup wizardsUse the speaker and microphone setup wizards to fine tune the gain/attenuation of the inputs/outputs for o

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-19Audio preferencesThe Preferences page of the SoundMAX4 XL allows you to changevarious audio settings.Listening e

5-20Chapter 5: Software supportRear panel audio ports function variationThe functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports ont

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-215.4 Intel® RAID for Serial ATA configurationThis motherboard supports Intel® RAID 0 for Serial ATA drives throug

5-22Chapter 5: Software support5.4.4 Creating a RAID Volume[ HELP ]Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length taht can be usedto uniquely id

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-232. Select the stripe value for the RAID 0 array by scrolling through theavailable values by using the Up and Dow

5-24Chapter 5: Software support5.4.6 Reset RAID Data1. Select option 3 Reset RAID Data and press the <Enter> key todelete the RAID set and remov

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-25Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.5.5 Using Intel® Makedisk.exeImportant Notes1. T

ASUS P4P800 motherboardChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...

5-26Chapter 5: Software support5.6 Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT)TechnologyThe P4P800 motherboard supports the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester(VCT

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide5-274. Click on the (VCT) Virtual Cable Tester button. The followingscreen display appears.5. Click on Run to execut

5-28Chapter 5: Software support

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide1-11.1 Welcome!1.2 Package contentsCheck your P4P800 package for the following items.Thank you for buying the ASUS®

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe P4P800 motherboard supports the latest In

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide1-3Ai Audio solutionThe SoundMAX-class ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC supports6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, st

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS evenbefore loading the operating

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide1-51.3.2 Value-added solutionsOverclocking• adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUSJumperFree™ solu

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

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the P4P800 motherboard, familiarize yourself with itsphysical configurati

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1-8Chapter 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 P4P800 motherboard user guide1-9Flash ROM. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOSprogram.South bridge controller. The Intel® ICH5R is a

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionLine Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or aspeaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this

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

ASUS P4P800 motherboardChapter summary2.1 Motherboard installation ... 2-12.2 Motherboard layout ...

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-12.1 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensure

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutPCI1PANEL1P4P800®CR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerCD1AUX1SuperI/O4MbitFirmwareHubPS/2KBMST: Mous

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-32.3 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change a

iiiFCC/CDC statements... viSafety information ...

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero InsertionForce (ZIF) socket. The socket is des

ASUS P4P800 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

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Position the CPU above thesocket such that its markedcorner matches the base of thesocket lever.4. Carefully inse

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-72.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsinkand fa

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 P4P800 motherboard user guide2-92.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect the CP

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 System memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIM

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-112.5.2 Memory configurationsYou may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs intothe DIMM sockets usi

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware informationTable 1 Recommended memory configurationsTable 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization* Use only identical DDR D

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-132.5.2.2 DDR Qualified Vendor ListThe following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that havebeen te

ivChapter 3: Powering up3.1 Starting up for the first time ... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Installing a DIMMFollow these steps to install a DIMM.1. Locate the DIMM sockets in themotherboard.2.5.4 Remo

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-152.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas five PCI slots and

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware informationStandard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Program

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-172.6.3 PCI slotsThere are five 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as a LAN car

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6.4 AGP slotThis motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that onlysupports +1.5V AGP cards. When

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-192.6.5 Wi-Fi slotThe Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi modulewhen available. Visit the A

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You can

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-212. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-upfeature. Set this

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56,USBPW78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer fr

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-152.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas five PCI slots and

vContents4.5.6 APM Configuration ... 4-274.5.7 Hardware Monitor ...

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware informationStandard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Program

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-172.6.3 PCI slotsThere are five 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as a LAN car

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6.4 AGP slotThis motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that onlysupports +1.5V AGP cards. When

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-192.6.5 Wi-Fi slotThe Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi modulewhen available. Visit the A

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You can

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-212. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-upfeature. Set this

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56,USBPW78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer fr

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-232.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.1. Floppy disk dr

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66 IDE hard diskrib

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-253. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cable

viFCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two c

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware informationParallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurationsFollowing are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configuration

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-275. SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System ManagementBus) devices. Devi

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information7. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors(3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fan

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-299. ATX power connectors(20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plu

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware information10. USB headers (10-1 pin USB_56, USB_78)If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header isavailabl

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-3112. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input f

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware information14. Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide2-3315. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector accomodates a second serial port using an optionalser

2-34Chapter 2: Hardware information• System Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPKR)This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker andallows you t

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

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

ASUS P4P800 motherboardChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be sure t

3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computerUsing the OS shut down functionIf you use Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, click the Start button, click

Chapter 4BIOS setupThis chapter gives information about theASUS P4P800 Basic Input/Output System(BIOS).This chapter includes updating theBIOS using t

ASUS P4SDX Deluxe motherboardChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS Setup program...

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOS4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk1. Do either one of the following to crea

4-2Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i<filename>where “filename” means the latest (or original) BIOS

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-31. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o<filename>where “filename” can be any user provid

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS withouthaving to go

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-54.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing theASUS P4P800 motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis manua

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Boot the system.2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen messagea

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-74.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware hub (FWH) that youcan update using the pr

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system configurationA

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-94.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bardisplays the specific items for that menu.For example, select

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appearsgiving you an overview of the basic system in

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-114.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave;Third and Fourth IDE MasterWhile entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS SetupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Co

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-13Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATAand Parallel

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitAMI BIOSVersion : 08.00.08

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-154.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPUand other system devices.

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Wh

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS SetupIf you are using an unlocked CPU, the item CPU Ratio appears underthe AI Overclock Tuner item. You may select your desired ra

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-17DDR Reference Voltage [Auto]Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. Configurationoptions: [2.85V] [

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.2 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected byBIOS.Hyper-Threading Technolog

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-19The following sub-items appear only when the item Configure DRAMTiming by SPD is set to Disabled.Configure DRAM

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS SetupGraphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI]Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.Configuration opt

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-21Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.Configuration

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 P4P800 motherboard user guide4-23Pallete Snooping [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCIdevices that an IS

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitUSB Mass Storage Reset Delay

ASUS P4P800 motherboard user guide4-25 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitInstant Music