P4P800 SE
User Guide
Contents
Notices .......................................................................................... vii
Safety information ........................................................................ viii
About this guide.............................................................................. ix
How this guide is organized .................................................. ix
Where to find more information ............................................. ix
Conventions used in this guide ..............................................x
Typography.............................................................................x
P4P800 SE specifications summary .............................................. xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1 Product Highlights.................................................. 1-2
1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ........................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3
2.2.4 Layout Contents..................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-6
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-7
2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 2-9
2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable .............................2-11
2.4 System memory ............................................................... 2-12
2.4.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-12
2.4.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-12
2.4.3 Qualified Vendor List............................................ 2-14
2.4.4 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-15
2.4.5 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-15
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-16
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-16
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-16
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17
2.5.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-18
2.5.5 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-18
2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot .............................................................. 2-19
2.6 Jumpers............................................................................ 2-20
2.7 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-23
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ......................................... 2-23
2.7.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 2-25
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer ................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .......................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 4-1
4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 4-2
4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ................. 4-3
4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 4-4
4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5
4.1.6 ASUS Update ........................................................ 4-7
4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-9
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .............................................. 4-10
4.2.2 Menu bar .............................................................. 4-10
4.2.3 Navigation keys ................................................... 4-10
4.2.4 Menu items ...........................................................4-11
4.2.5 Sub-menu items....................................................4-11
4.2.6 Configuration fields ...............................................4-11
4.2.7 Pop-up window .....................................................4-11
4.2.8 Scroll bar ...............................................................4-11
4.2.9 General help .........................................................4-11
4.3 Main menu........................................................................ 4-12
4.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 4-12
4.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 4-12
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-12
4.3.4 Language ............................................................. 4-12
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4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave;
Third and Fourth IDE Master ............................... 4-13
4.3.6 IDE Configuration ................................................ 4-14
4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-16
4.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 4-16
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 4-17
4.4.2 CPU Configuration ............................................... 4-19
4.4.3 Chipset................................................................. 4-20
4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 4-22
4.4.5 PCI PnP ............................................................... 4-24
4.4.6 USB Configuration ............................................... 4-25
4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 4-27
4.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 4-28
4.5.1 Suspend Mode..................................................... 4-28
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume............................... 4-28
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 4-28
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support.............................................. 4-28
4.5.5 APM Configuration............................................... 4-29
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-31
4.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 4-32
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 4-33
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-33
4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-35
4.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 4-37
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Install an operating system................................................. 5-1
5.2 Support CD information ...................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 5-1
5.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 5-3
5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information..................................... 5-4
5.2.5 Other information ................................................... 5-5
5.3 Software Information .......................................................... 5-7
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™.................................................. 5-7
5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music ............................................... 5-9
5.4 AI Net feature ................................................................... 5-12
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5.5 SoundMAX® 4 XL software ............................................... 5-13
Setup wizards ................................................................... 5-14
5.6 Intel® RAID for Serial ATA configuration ........................... 5-17
5.6.1 BIOS Configuration .............................................. 5-17
5.6.2 Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks ................ 5-17
5.6.3 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets ...... 5-18
5.6.4 Creating a RAID Volume...................................... 5-18
5.6.5 Deleting a RAID Volume ...................................... 5-19
5.6.6 Reset RAID Data ................................................. 5-20
5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk .............................................. 5-21
Quick Reference Card
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal
cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new
technologies it supports.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST
messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
• Chapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with
the motherboard package.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Typography
Bold text
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Italics
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign indicates that you must press the enclosed
key. Example: <Enter> indicates that you must
press the Enter or Return key.
<Multiple key names> If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are linked with a
plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command
Means that you must enter the command exactly
as shown then supply the appropriate values that
appear in brackets. Example:
At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
In this example, you must supply a filename for
[filename].
afudos /iP4P800E.ROM
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P4P800 SE specifications summary
CPU
Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron processors
with speeds up to 3.2 GHz+
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Supports Intel® Prescott CPU
Chipset
Intel® 865PE
Intel® ICH5R
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
800/533/400 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB unbuffered
non-ECC DDR400/333/266 SDRAM memory
ASUS Hyper-Path Technology
Expansion slots
Storage
1 x AGP 8X (0.8V, 1.5V only)
5 x PCI
1 x ASUS WiFi slot for optional wireless LAN upgrade
ICH5R SouthBridge supports
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2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33
2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 function
AI Audio
ADI AD1985 SoundMAX® 6-channel CODEC
Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology
S/PDIF out interface support
AI Net
Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit Ethernet controller
Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) Technology support
ASUS CrashFree BIOS2
ASUS Q-Fan Technology
AI BIOS
AI Overclocking
Intelligent CPU frequency tuner
ASUS JumperFree
CPU, Memory and AGP voltage adjustable
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up to
400MHz at 1MHz increment
Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Power Loss Restart
Special features
S/PDIF out interface support
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Rear panel I/O
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x S/PDIF output port
1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
1 x PS/2 Mouse port
1 x RJ45 port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
8-channel audio I/O ports
Internal I/O
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports
CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors
20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors
Chassis intrusion
S/PDIF-out connector
GAME/MIDI connector
CD/AUX/Modem audio connectors
Front panel audio connector
Serial port 2 connector
BIOS features
4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM
BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS Instant Music, ASUS
MyLogo2, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS Multi-Language BIOS
Industry standard
Manageability
PCI 2.2, PCI 2.3, USB 2.0
WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion
Support CD contents
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS AI Booster
ASUS Live Update Utility
Trend Micro™ PC-cillin anti-virus software
Form Factor
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies it
supports.
Product introduction
Chapter summary
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1
1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2
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1.1 Welcome!
®
Thank you for buying the ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in a
478-pin package coupled with the Intel® 865PE chipset to set a new
benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.
Supporting up to 4 GB of system memory with DDR400/333/266 SDRAM,
high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support, RAID,
USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead
in the world of power computing!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
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ASUS motherboard support CD
Intervideo® WinDVD Suite Platinum (Gold Version only)
2 x SATA cable
1 x 2-port USB+GAME module with cable (Retail boxes only)
1 x 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA IDE drives
1 x 40-conductor IDE cable
1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive
I/O shield
Bag of extra jumper caps
Instant Music keyboard label (Retail boxes only)
User Guide (includes Quick Reference Card)
Quick Setup Guide (Retail boxes only)
Setting Sticker (Retail boxes only)
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product Highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin
package with 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. This
motherboard supports 800/533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows
6.4GB/s, 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. The
motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and the
next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU.
Dual Channel DDR memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the
motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/
266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required
bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
ASUS Hyper-Path Technology
This unique technology from ASUS optimizes the true potential of the
Intel® 865PE chipset to deliver the highest performance among competing
865PE-based solutions.
SouthBridge Integrated Serial ATA and RAID solution
The motherboard supports the next generation Serial ATA (SATA)
specification with RAID 0 and RAID 1 function through the ICH5R
SouthBridge controller. The Serial ATA specification provides scalable
performance with up to 150MB/s data transfer rate and allows a maximum
of two Serial ATA hard disks with RAID 0 and RAID 1 array.
AGP 8X support
AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that
enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up
to 2.12 GB/s.
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S/PDIF out
The motherboard supports S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a
high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful
speaker systems.
8 USB 2.0 ports
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1
to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to 8 USB 2.0 ports. The
higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high
resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and
printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with
USB 1.1.
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1.3.2 Unique ASUS features
ASUS Wi-Fi slot
The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card to set
up an environment for wireless LAN. The ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card
bundles the exclusive software Access Point (AP) to save the extra cost of
a stand-alone AP. In addition, the card comes with user-friendly utilities
and applications that allow quick connection to notebooks, PDAs and
other wireless LAN peripherals. See page 2-19.
AI NET solution
The Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a
single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The
controller integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media
Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer Transceiver
solution to support high performance network applications. The controller
is equipped with the Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) net-diagnosing utility, that
intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up
to 100 meters. This feature helps maintain a more stable network
connection. See page 5-12.
AI Audio solution
The SoundMAX®-class ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC supports
6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, stereo microphone input, variable
sample rate conversion (SRC), professional quality 103-dB output with
94-dB SNR, and analog enumeration capability. The SoundMAX® 4 XL
software features the AudioESP™ (Audio Enumeration and Sensing
Process) that allows intelligent detection of the peripherals plugged into
the audio ports and identifies the incompatible devices, if any.. See 5-13.
AI Overclocking
This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on the
installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while
maintaining system stability. See page 4-17.
AI BIOS solution
The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan
and CrashFree BIOS2.
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ASUS Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
See page 4-31.
CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS
support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This
protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip.
See page 4-5.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos.
See pages 4-33, 5-7.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to
the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.
When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to
open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the
system and the BIOS shows the previous setting so users can amend the
CPU setting again.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility
or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-4.
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ASUS Multi-language BIOS
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice
from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to
configure easier and faster. See page 4-12.
ASUS Instant Music
This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without
booting the system to Windows™. Just press the ASUS Instant Music
special function keys and enjoy the music! See pages 4-27, 5-9.
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Chapter 2
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors
on the motherboard.
Hardware information
Chapter summary
2.1 Before you proceed ....................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview................................... 2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................... 2-6
2.4 System memory ........................................... 2-12
2.5 Expansion slots ........................................... 2-16
2.6 Jumpers ........................................................ 2-20
2.7 Connectors ................................................... 2-23
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2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from
the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. When lit, this green
LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power
cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The
illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
SB_PWR1
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P4P800 SE
ON
OFF
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
P4P800 SE Onboard LED
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2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
2.2.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
2.2.2 Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the
motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
KBPWR
Socket 478
CPU_FAN1
SPDIF_O
COM1
USB20_12
Intel
ATX12V1
82865PE
Memory
Controller
Hub
USB2.0
T: USB4
B: USB3
Top:
RJ-45
USBPW12
USBPW34
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1)
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CHA_FAN1
PWR_FAN1
SATA2
SATA1
Intel
ICH5R
PCI1
PCI2
CD1
AUX1
MODEM1
USBPW56
USBPW78
SMB20
4Mbit
Firmware
Hub
CLRTC1
Audio
Codec
USB_56
USB_78
PCI3
FP_AUDIO
P4P800 SE
PCI4
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
SPDIF_OUT
PCI5
COM2
CHASSIS1
SB_PWR1
PANEL1
GAME1
WIFI
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2.2.4 Layout Contents
Slots
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1. DDR DIMM slots
2. PCI slots
2-12
2-18
2-18
2-19
3. AGP slot
4. Wi-Fi slot
Jumpers
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1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,
USBPW56, USBPW78)
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3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
4. SMB 2.0 jumper
Rear Panel Connectors
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1. PS/2 mouse port
2. Parallel port
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3. Line In jack
4. Line Out jack
5. Microphone jack
6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
8. Serial connector
9. S/PDIF Coaxial cable jack
10. PS/2 keyboard port
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Internal Connectors
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1. Floppy disk connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)
3. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE1)
4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
5. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN)
6. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN)
7. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN)
8. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)
9. ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR)
10. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V)
11. USB headers (10-1 pin USB_56, USB_78)
12. CD connector (4-pin CD)
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13. AUX connector (4-pin AUX)
14. MODEM connector (4-pin MODEM)
15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)
16. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)
17. Chassis Intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
18. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)
- System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED)
- System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR)
- Reset Switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)
- ATX Power Switch (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN)
- System Management Interrupt Lead (Light Blue 2-pin SMI)
- Hard Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.3.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor.
Take note of the marked corner (with
gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark
should match a specific corner on the
socket to ensure correct installation.
Gold Mark
Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
•
This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with
Hyper-Threading Technology.
•
Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and
Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the
Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. If you are using any
other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology
item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
•
•
It is recommended that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1.
Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS
before installing a supported operating system.
•
For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
1. Buy an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading
Technology. Install the CPU.
2. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Under
the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading
Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a
CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
3. Reboot the computer.
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU
Follow these steps to install a CPU.
1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a
90º~100º angle
90°-100° angle.
Socket Lever
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle;
otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely.
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3. Position the CPU above the
socket such that its marked
corner matches the base of the
socket lever.
Gold Mark
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
5. When the CPU is in place, push
down the socket lever to secure
the CPU. The lever clicks on the
side tab to indicate that it is
locked.
After installation, make sure to plug-in the 4-pin ATX power cable to the
motherboard.
This motherboard does not support unlocked Intel® Willamette CPUs.
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2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink
and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package
includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism.
In case you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only
Intel®-certified heatsink and fan.
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the
heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard
upon purchase.
You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing
the CPU or installing other motherboard components.
CPU Heatsink
Retention Module Base
Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor package should come with
installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention
mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU
documentation, follow the latter.
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2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink.
Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes
on each corner of the module base.
Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly
fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the
hooks into the holes.
Retention Hole
Retention Lock
Retention Hook Snapped
to the Retention Hole
Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention
mechanism to the module base.
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3. Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the
heatsink and fan to the module base.
When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions.
2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable
When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,
connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN.
CPU Fan Connector
(CPU_FAN)
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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2.4 System memory
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets.
®
P4P800 SE
P4P800 SE 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
2.4.2 Memory configurations
You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Important notes on memory configurations
1. Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of
the recommended configurations in Table 1.
2. Use the blue DIMM slots first.
3. In Dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type
and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel.
4. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency, otherwise, the
system may run in a lower frequency. For optimum compatibility, it
is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same
vendor. See list of Qualified Vendors List on page 2-13.
5. When all four sockets are populated with 1GB DIMMs (total 4 GB),
the system may detect only 3+GB (a little less than 4 GB) due to
the Southbridge resource allocation.
6. Three DDR DIMMs installed into any three memory sockets will
function in single channel mode.
7. Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB.
Refer to Table 2 for configurations.
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Table 1
Recommended memory configurations
Sockets
Mode/DIMM Type
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
(blue)
(black)
(blue)
(black)
Single-channel
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)*
Populated
—
Populated
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(DDR400/DDR333/
DDR266)
Populated
—
—
—
—
Populated
—
Dual-channel
Populated
—
—
Populated
—
Populated
Populated
Populated
(DDR400/DDR333/
DDR266)
Populated
Populated Populated
* For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:
• install identical DIMMs in all four sockets or
• install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets)
and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)
Table 2
Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization
CPU FSB
DDR DIMM Type
PC3200/PC2700*/PC2100
PC2700/PC2100
PC2100
Memory Frequency
400/333*/266 MHz
333/266 MHz
800 MHz
533 MHz
400 MHz
266 MHz
*When using 800MHz CPU FSB, PC2700 DDR DIMMs may run only at
320MHz (not 333MHz) due to chipset limitation.
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2.4.3 Qualified Vendor List
The following table lists the DDR400 memory modules that have been
tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Size
Vendor
Model
Brand
SS/DS
SS
Component
A* B* C*
256MB A DATA
256MB A DATA
256MB A DATA
256MB Apacer
512MB Apacer
256MB Corsair
512MB Corsair
256MB Hynix
MDGA5F3G315B1EC2
MDOWB5F3G316B1EAE
MDOSS6F3G31JB1EAE
77.10636.465
ADATA
ADD8608A8A-5B
W942508BH-5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Winbond
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
K4H560838D-TCC4
K4H560838D-TCC4
K4H560838D-TCC4
N/A
•
•
77.10736.464
CMX256-3500C2 XMS3502v1.1 N/A
CMX512-3500C2 XMS3502v1.1 N/A
N/A
HYMD232646B8J-D43AA
HYMD232646B8J-D43AA
HYS64D16301GU-5-B
HYS64D32300GU-5-B
HYS64D64320GU-5-B
KVR400X64C25/256
KVR400X64C25/512
KHX3500/256
Hynix
HY5DU56822BT-D43
HY5DU56822BT-D43
HYB25D256160BT-5B
HYB25D256800BT-5B
HYB25D256800BT-5B
W942508BH-5
•
•
•
•
•
•
512MB Hynix
Hynix
128MB Infineon
256MB Infineon
512MB Infineon
256MB Kingston
512MB Kingston
256MB Kingston
256MB MICRON
512MB PSC
Infineon
Infineon
Infineon
Winbond
Winbond
N/A
W942508BH-5
N/A
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
MT16VDDT3264AG-403B2
AL6D8A53TK1-5B
MICRON
PSC
MT46V16M8-5TESB
A2S56D30ATP
•
•
•
256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETM-CCC
512MB SAMSUNG M368L6423ETM-CCC
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3
512MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3
256MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Mosel
K4H560838E-TCCC
K4H560838E-TCCC
K4H560838D-TCC4
V58C2256804SAT5
K4H560838D-TCC4
V58C2256804SAT5
TMD7608F8E50D
TMD7608F8E50D
A2S56D30ATP
SAMSUNG
Mosel
•
•
256MB TwinMOS M2G9108AFATT9FD81AA4T TwinMOS
512MB TwinMOS M2G9J16AGATT9F081AA4T TwinMOS
256MB TwinMOS M2S9108AFAPS9F0811A-T PSC
•
•
•
256MB Winbond
512MB Winbond
W9425GCDB-5
W9451GCDB-5
Winbond
Winbond
W942508CH-5
W942508CH-5
A* -
B* -
C* -
supports one module inserted in the slot referred in Table 1, in a Single-channel memory
configuration.
supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the yellow slots as one
pair of Dual-channel memory configuration .
support for 4 modules inserted into the blue & yellow slots as two pairs of Dual-channel
memory configuration.
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the ASUS
website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL.
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2.4.4 Installing a DIMM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing
DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
DDR DIMM NOTCH
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
Unlocked Retaining Clip
A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
2.4.5 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard
has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The
following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that
they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
Follow these steps to install an expansion card.
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screw for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the
software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ
0
Priority
Standard Function
System Timer
1
1
2
Keyboard Controller
2
3*
4*
5*
6
7*
8
9*
10*
11*
12*
13
14*
15*
N/A
11
12
13
14
15
3
4
5
6
7
Programmable Interrupt
Communications Port (COM2)
Communications Port (COM1)
Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
Floppy Disk Controller
Printer Port (LPT1)
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
ACPI Mode when used
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
Numeric Data Processor
Primary IDE Channel
8
9
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
—
—
—
—
B
C
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
D
E
—
—
F
shared
—
—
—
shared
—
G
—
shared
—
H
—
—
PCI slot 1
PCI slot 2
PCI slot 3
PCI slot 4
PCI slot 5
AGP slot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
shared
—
shared
—
—
—
—
—
used
—
—
—
Onboard USB 1.1/2.0 controller —
shared shared shared shared
Onboard LAN
Onboard Audio
—
—
—
—
—
—
shared
—
—
—
used
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the
system unstable and the card inoperable.
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2.5.4 PCI slots
The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB
card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following
figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
•
•
When installing long PCI cards, it is recommended that you install
it in PCI slots 3, 4, or 5. Long PCI cards installed in PCI slots 1 and
2 may interfere with the SATA and GAME connectors.
The PCI slot 5 and Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time.
2.5.5 AGP slot
The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP8X/4X cards.
When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V
specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that
they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard.
Install only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards on this motherboard! This
motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards.
®
P4P800 SE
Keyed for 1.5v
P4P800 SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the
card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and
overclocking stability.
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2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot
The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b™ module.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for product updates.
The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for wireless devices operating in the
2.4 GHz frequency band.
®
WIFI
P4P800 SE
P4P800 SE WIRELESS Connectors
ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup
•
•
The PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same
time.
The ASUS WiFi-b™ module is purchased separately.
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2.6 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM
data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system
passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap
on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to
pins 1-2.
4. Replace the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
CLRTC1
®
1 2
2 3
Normal
Clear CMOS
P4P800 SE
(Default)
P4P800 SE Clear RTC RAM
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R.
(CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so
BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56,
USBPW78)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow
refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
USBPW12
USBPW34
2
1 2
3
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
®
USBPW56
USBPW78
2
1 2
3
P4P800 SE
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
P4P800 SE USB Device Wake Up
•
•
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise,
the system will not power up.
The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep
mode.
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3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the
computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the
Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply
at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the
BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control).
KBPWR
1 2
2 3
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
®
P4P800 SE
P4P800 SE Keyboard Power Setting
4. SMB2.0 (two 3-pin SMB20)
These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the SMBus 2.0 feature
supported on the motherboard. By default, these jumpers are set to
pins 2-3 to disable the feature. If you wish to install PCI devices that
comply with SMBus 2.0 specification, move the jumper caps to pins
1-2 to enable the SMBus 2.0 feature.
®
SMB20
2
1 2
3
P4P800 SE
Disable
Enable
P4P800 SE SMB2.0 Support
(Default)
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2.7 Connectors
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors
1
2
3
4
5
6
11
10
9
7
8
1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or
other devices.
3. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
4. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or
other audio sources. In 4- and 6-channel modes, the function of this
jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.
5. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 4- and 6-channel modes, the function of this jack becomes
Front Speaker Out.
6. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-
channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center.
7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
9. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.
10. S/PDIF Coaxial out jack. This jack connects to external audio output
devices with coaxial cable connectors.
11. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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Rear panel audio ports function variation
The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports on
the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio
configuration as shown in the following table.
Headphone/
2-Speaker
4-Speaker
6-Speaker
Light Blue
Lime
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink
Mic In
Bass/Center
Windows® 98SE only supports 4.1-channel speaker setting.
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2.7.2 Internal connectors
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After
connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the
floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when
using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).
FLOPPY1
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
®
P4P800 SE
PIN 1
P4P800 SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector
2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)
This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66 IDE hard disk
ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary
(recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray
connector to the UltraDMA100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the
black connector to the UltraDMA100/66 master device.
1. Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device
in master or slave mode.
2. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered
hole on the UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect
orientation when you connect the cables.
3. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA cable is
intentional.
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
®
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
P4P800 SE
PIN 1
P4P800 SE IDE Connectors
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3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables
for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface
allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard
parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133).
SATA2
®
SATA1
P4P800 SE
P4P800 SE SATA Connectors
Important notes on Serial ATA
•
In a legacy operating system (DOS, Windows 98, Windows Me,
Windows NT) environment, using the Serial ATA connectors will
disable the ICHR chipset support to one of the IDE channels
(either primary or secondary channel).
•
•
•
The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0,1) is available only if you are
using Windows® XP and Windows® 2000.
Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections are not
available in this motherboard.
Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.
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Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations
Following are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations
supported by Intel ICH5R specifications.
Native operating systems (OS) are Windows 2000/XP. ICH5R supports a
maximum of six (6) devices using these OS.
Legacy OS are MS-DOS, Windows 98/Me/NT4.0. ICH5R supports a
maximum of four (4) devices using these OS.
P-ATA
S-ATA
Operating System
Primary
(2 devices)
Secondary
(2 devices)
Port 0
(1 device)
Port 1
(1 device)
1. Windows 2000/XP
2. Windows 98/Me/NT4.0
Configuration A
Configuration B
Configuration C
—
—
—
—
Legend:
Supported
Disabled
—
Required IDE Configuration settings in BIOS
Refer to the following table for the appropriate BIOS settings of the above
P-ATA and S-ATA device configurations. See section “4.3.6 IDE
Configuration” for details on the related BIOS items.
Windows
2000/XP
Windows 98/Me/NT4.0
B
BIOS item
A
Compatible Mode
—
C
Onboard IDE Operate Mode
Enhanced Mode
Compatible Mode
Compatible Mode
Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA
IDE Port Settings
—
—
—
Primary P-ATA+S-ATA Sec. P-ATA+S-ATA
P-ATA Ports Only
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4. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors
(3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W
max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan
cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of
sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on
the fan connectors!
CPU_FAN1
®
CHA_FAN1
P4P800 SE
PWR_FAN1
P4P800 SE 12-Volt Fan Connectors
5. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)
This connector accomodates a second serial port using a serial port
bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the
bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
COM2
®
PIN 1
P4P800 SE
P4P800 SE Serial COM2 Bracket
The serial port bracket is purchased separately.
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6. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs
from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the
connectors completely fit.
In addition to the 20-pin ATX power connector, this motherboard
requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide
sufficient power to the CPU.
1. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug.
Otherwise, the system does not boot up.
2. Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the
+12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB).
The minimum recommended wattage is 300W, or 350W for a fully
configured system. The system may become unstable or may not
boot up if the power is inadequate.
ATXPWR1
ATX12V1
+3.3VDC
-12.0VDC
COM
+3.3VDC
+3.3VDC
COM
+12V DC GND
PS_ON#
COM
+5.0VDC
COM
®
+12V DC GND
COM
COM
+5.0VDC
COM
-5.0VDC
+5.0VDC
+5.0VDC
PWR_OK
+5VSB
+12.0VDC
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P4P800 SE ATX Power Connector
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7. USB headers (10-1 pin USB_56, USB_78)
If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB headers
are available for additional USB ports. The USB headers comply with
USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1
allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous
running of high-speed peripherals.
You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability.
®
P4P800 SE
USB56
USB78
1
1
P4P800 SE USB 2.0 Header
NEVER connect a 1394 cable to any of the USB (blue) connectors.
Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin MODEM, CD, AUX)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The MODEM
connector allows the onboard audio to interface with a voice modem
card with a similar connector. It also allows the sharing of mono_in
(such as a phone) and a mono_out (such as a speaker) between the
audio and a voice modem card.
MODEM
Modem-Out
Ground
Right Audio Channel
Ground
Ground
®
Ground
Modem-In
Left Audio Channel
CD1(Black) AUX1(White)
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P4P800 SE Internal Audio Connectors
9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)
This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allow
convenient connection and control of audio devices.
By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins
LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove
the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.
®
FP_AUDIO
P4P800 SE
P4P800 SE Front Panel Audio Connector
The Front panel Line-Out connector and the Rear panel Line-Out jack
can not work simultaneously.
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10. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)
This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI
module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector.
The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad
for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.
®
P4P800-E
GAME
P4P800-E Game Connector
11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature.
This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis
intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis
component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this
lead to record a chassis intrusion event.
By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted
with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection
feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins.
CHASSIS1
®
P4P800 SE
(Default)
P4P800 SE Chassis Alarm Lead
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12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)
This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
Speaker
Connector
Power LED
®
Reset SW
IDE_LED
P4P800 SE
ATX Power
SMI Lead
Switch*
*
Requires an ATX power supply.
P4P800 SE System Panel Connectors
• System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED)
This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED
lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the
system is in sleep mode.
• System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for
rebooting the system without turning off the system power.
• ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN )
This connector connects a switch that controls the system power.
Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP,
or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.
Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4
seconds turns the system OFF.
• System Management Interrupt Lead (Light Blue 2-pin SMI)
This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a
suspended mode, or “green” mode, where system activity is instantly
decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system
components. Attach the case-mounted suspend switch to this 2-pin
connector.
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• Hard disk activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Any read
or write activity of an IDE device cause this LED to light up.
The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof
connection. Take note of the specific connector colors as described.
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Chapter 3
This chapter describes the power up
sequence, the vocal POST messages and
ways of shutting down the system.
Powering up
Chapter summary
3.1 Starting up for the first time.......................... 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer ........................... 3-2
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3.1 Starting up for the first time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system
chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power (if you are using an ATX power supply, you need to
switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on
the front of the chassis).
6. After applying power, the power LED on the system front panel case lights
up. For ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power switch. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it
has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch
between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system
then runs the power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps
or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything
within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may
have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or
call your retailer for assistance.
7. At power on, hold down <Del> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 4.
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3.2 Powering off the computer
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function
If you are using Windows® 98/98SE/ME/2000:
1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...
2. Make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then click the
OK button to shut down the computer.
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.
If you are using Windows® XP:
1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.
2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds
puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS
setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the
system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. See section
“4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4.
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Chapter 4
This chapter tells how to change the system
settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.
BIOS setup
Chapter summary
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............. 4-1
4.2 BIOS Setup program...................................... 4-9
4.3 Main menu .................................................... 4-12
4.4 Advanced menu ........................................... 4-16
4.5 Power menu.................................................. 4-28
4.6 Boot menu .................................................... 4-32
4.7 Exit menu ...................................................... 4-37
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in
DOS mode.
2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy
disk or the motherboard support CD.
4. ASUS Update - Updates the BIOS in a Windows® environment.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Important notes
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard using the ASUS Update utility.
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type:
format A:/S then press <Enter>.
Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
b. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My
Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2
Floppy Disk window appears.
e. If you are using Windows™ XP, select Create an MS-DOS startup
disk from the format options field, then click Start.
OR
If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000, select Full option button
from the format type, then click Start.
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2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable
floppy disk.
4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the
exact BIOS file name at the prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable
floppy disk that contains the BIOS file.
3. Boot the system from the floppy disk.
4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
where [filename]means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you
copied to the bootable floppy disk.
The screen displays the status of the update process.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you
see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iP4P800SE.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!
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When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the
DOS prompt.
A:\>afudos /iP4P800SE.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Verifying flash .. done
A:\>
5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.
4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC
You can use the AFUDOS.EXE utility to copy the current system BIOS to
a floppy or hard disk and use it as backup in case the system BIOS fails or
gets corrupted.
To copy the BIOS from your PC using AFUDOS:
1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /o[filename]
where [filename]is a string of not more than eight (8)
alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3) alpha-
numeric characters for the extension name.
Press <Enter>.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you
see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
Main filename
Extension name
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
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2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy
disk. Make sure that the floppy disk has at least 600KB free space to
store the file, and is not write-protected.
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
A:\>
When the copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS
prompt.
4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without
having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using
a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is
accessible by simply pressing <Alt + F2> during the Power-On Self Tests
(POST).
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as
P4P800SE.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system.
3. To launch EZ Flash, press <Alt+F2> during POST to display the
following.
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
1. If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the error message
“Floppy not found!” appears.
2. If the correct BIOS file is not in the floppy disk, the error
message “Floppy not found!” is displayed. Make sure to rename
the downloaded BIOS file as “P4P800SE.ROM”.
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4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessary
files are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update
process and automatically reboots the system when done.
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P4P800SE.rom”. Completed.
Start flashing...
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2
The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from
the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS
file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted.
1. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a
floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding
with the BIOS update process.
2. If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a
bootable floppy disk, you may also use this disk to restore the
BIOS. See section “4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.”
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
1. Boot the system.
2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message
appears.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
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3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for
this motherboard. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk,
the BIOS update process continues.
Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as
“P4P800SE.ROM”.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P4P800SE.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!
4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Boot the system.
2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message
appears.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the system automatically
checks the CD-ROM.
3. Place the support CD in the CD-ROM. The support CD contains the
original BIOS for this motherboard.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found.
Reading file “P4P800SE.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
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DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!
4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this
motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the
latest BIOS file.
4.1.6 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD
that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an
Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
To install ASUS Update:
1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Drivers menu
appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See
page 5-3 for the Utilities menu screen.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your system.
To update the BIOS using ASUS Update:
1. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs
> ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen
appears.
2. Select your desired update
method, then click Next.
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