Asus P4S800 MX SE User Manual

P4S800-MX SE

User Guide

Contents

Notices ............................................................................................ v

Safety information .......................................................................... vi

P4S800-MX SE specification summary........................................ viii

About this guide.............................................................................. ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2

1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-2

1.4 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-5

1.5 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 1-6

1.5.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6

1.5.2 Placement direction ............................................... 1-7

1.5.3 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-7

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 1-8

1.6.1 Overview ................................................................ 1-8

1.6.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 1-9

1.7 System memory ............................................................... 1-10

1.7.1 DIMM sockets location......................................... 1-10

1.7.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 1-10

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..................................................1-11

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-12

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 1-12

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 1-12

1.8.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-14

1.8.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 1-14

1.9 Jumpers............................................................................ 1-15

1.10 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-17

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors......................................... 1-17

1.10.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 1-18

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Contents

Chapter 2: BIOS Information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2

2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ............. 2-3

2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-4

2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-5

2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ............................. 2-6

2.1.6 ASUS Update utility ............................................... 2-8

2.2 BIOS Setup program .........................................................2-11

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen .............................................. 2-12

2.2.2 Menu bar .............................................................. 2-12

2.2.3 Navigation keys ................................................... 2-12

2.2.4 Menu items .......................................................... 2-13

2.2.5 Sub-menu items................................................... 2-13

2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-13

2.2.7 Pop-up window .................................................... 2-13

2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-13

2.2.9 General help ........................................................ 2-13

2.3 Main menu........................................................................ 2-14

2.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 2-14

2.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 2-14

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-14

2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave .......... 2-15

2.3.5 OnChip SATA Controller ...................................... 2-16

2.3.6 System Information .............................................. 2-16

2.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 2-17

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 2-17

2.4.2 CPU Configuration ............................................... 2-18

2.4.3 Chipset................................................................. 2-19

2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 2-21

2.4.5 PCI PnP ............................................................... 2-22

2.4.6 USB Configuration ............................................... 2-23

2.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 2-24

2.5.1 Suspend Mode..................................................... 2-24

2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-24

2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support.............................................. 2-24

2.5.4 APM Configuration ............................................... 2-25

2.5.5 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-26

2.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-27

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-27

2.6.2 Removable Drives ............................................... 2-27

2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-28

2.6.4 Security ................................................................ 2-29

2.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 2-31

Chapter 3: Software support

3.1 Install an operating system................................................. 3-2

3.2 Support CD information ...................................................... 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 3-3

3.2.4 ASUS contact information...................................... 3-4

3.3 RAID configurations ........................................................... 3-5

3.3.1 Installing hard disks ............................................... 3-5

3.3.2 SIS RAID configurations ........................................ 3-6

3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk .............................................. 3-15

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.

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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P4S800-MX SE specification summary

CPU

Socket 478 for Intel^®Pentium^®4/Celeron processors

Intel^®Hyper-Threading technology ready

Supports Intel^®Prescott CPU

Chipset

SiS661 FX

SiS964

Front Side Bus (FSB)

Memory

800/533 MHz

2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory

Supports DDR400/333/266 unbuffered non-ECC DDR

DIMMs

Expansion slots

1 x AGP 8X/4X (1.5V only)

3 x PCI

VGA

SiS Real256E integrated graphics

Storage

2 x UltraATA133/100/66/33

2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD support

Audio

Realtek^®ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC

LAN

Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller + Realtek^®LAN PHY

Special features

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS EZ Flash

ASUS MyLogo2

Digital audio via S/PDIF out inteface

Overclock Features

Rear panel I/O

FSB frequency adjustable with 1MHz step (SFS)

AGP/PCI Asynchronous mode with FSB

ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

1 x Parallel port

1 x Serial port

1 x Video port

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x RJ-45 port

4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports

Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports

Internal I/O

2 x USB 2.0 connector for additional four USB ports

CPU and chassis fan connectors

20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors

CD/AUX audio connectors

S/PDIF out connector

Front panel audio connector

System panel connector

GAME/MIDI connector

Floppy disk drive connector

2 x IDE connectors

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P4S800-MX SE specification summary

BIOS features

4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP features, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,

SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS

MyLogo2, ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall),

ASUS EZ Flash

Industry standard

Manageability

PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1

WOL/WOR by PME, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0

Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

Form Factor

Support CD contents

Device drivers

ASUS PC Probe

ASUS LiveUpdate

ASUS Screensaver

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Anti-virus utility

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

About this guide

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the

following symbols used throughout this guide.

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.

Chapter 1

This chapter describes the features of the

motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the

motherboard components, and illustrations of the

layout, jumper settings, and connectors.

Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS^®P4S800-MX SE motherboard!

The ASUSP4S800-MX SE motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest

technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality

motherboards!

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 P4S800-MX SE package for the following items.

ASUS P4S800-MX SE motherboard

ASUS P4S800-MX SE series support CD

Serial ATA cable

Serial ATA power cable

80-conductor UltraATA IDE cable

Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive

I/O shield

Bag of extra jumper caps

User Guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3 Special features

Intel^®800MHz FSB CPU support

The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)

socket for the Intel^®Pentium^®4 processor. 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 P4S800-MX SE also supports the Intel^®Hyper-Threading

Technology and Intel^®Prescott CPU. See page 1-8 for details.

SiS661FX/964 chipset

Embedded in this motherboard is the SiS661FX/964 chipset that integrates various

SiS-developed technologies to ensure an efficient and reliable computing

performance.

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The SiS661FX chipset provides a high performance host interface for the Intel^®

Pentium^®4 processor, and supports AGP 8X, 800MHz front side bus, and

DDR400. The SiS661FX features the SiS HyperStreaming™ Engine that smartly

manages data streams between peripherals, core logic chipsets, front side bus,

memory and graphic interfaces. This technology dramatically optimizes and

improves the entire computer system performance.

Providing I/O and peripheral support is the SiS964 southbridge. The southbridge is

a subsystem that integrates various I/O functions including dual-channel ATA133

bus master IDE, USB 2.0/1.1, Ethernet, and audio controllers. The SiS964

provides LPC and AC’97 interfaces, and complies with the Advanced Power

Management (APM) 1.2 specification. The SiS964 interconnects with the

northbridge at up to 1GB/s using the SiS proprietary MuTIOL^®bus interface.

DDR400 support

The motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using DDR400/333/266

non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 3.2GB/s data transfer rate for the latest 3D

graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-10.

Real256E integrated graphics

Embedded in the northbridge is the SiS Real256E integrated graphics with a

256-bit 3D engine and 2D graphics accelerator with a maximum 64MB shared

display memory. The Real256E integrated graphics engine incorporates the

UltraAGPII™ technology to provide a faster link between the built-in graphic engine

and the northbridge memory controller. This technology boosts VGA throughput to

up to 3.2GB/s to bring clearer and sharper images for your multimedia and

graphic-intensive applications. The Real256E integrated graphics achieves a

maximum resolution of 2048x1536 at 32bpp. See page 1-17.

Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller

Onboard is the Realtek^®LAN PHY that interconnects with the SiS964 southbridge

LAN controller to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. See

page 1-17.

6-Channel Audio solution

The motherboard uses an onboard audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality

6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. See page 1-17.

Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA

interfaces and the SIS 964 chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more

flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150

MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-19 for details.

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USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification,

dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB

1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.

See page 1-17 and 1-22 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in

case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the

need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 2-6.

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 2-5.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add

style to your system with customizable boot logos.

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 shut down and reboot the system, and the

BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

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1.4 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 P4S800-MX SE comes with a stand-by power LED. When lit, the 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_PWR

OFF

Standby

Power

Powered

Off

P4S800-MX SE Onboard LED

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1.5 Motherboard overview

1.5.1 Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

KBPWR

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse

B: Keyboard

Super

I/O

CPU_FAN1

COM1

Socket 478

VGA

USB12

ATX12V

SiS

TOP

RJ-45

USB34

661FX

North Bridge

USBPW34

USBPW12

Top:Line In

Center:Line Out

Below:Mic In

AGP

CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

SB_PWR

PCI1

RTL8201CL

SiS

964

Chipset

SATA2

SATA1

PCI2

CLRTC1

PCI3

ALC655

AUX

USBPW56

USBPW78

SPDIF

FP_AUDIO

USB56

USB78

GAME

PANEL

KBPWR

USBPW34

USBPW12

USBPW56

USBPW78

CLRTC1

PANEL

PLED

SPEAKER

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

Clear CMOS

Normal

(Default)

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

RESET

IDE_LED

PWRSW

Requires an ATX power supply.

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1.5.2 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.

1.5.3 Screw holes

Place eight (8) 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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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.1 Overview

The Intel^®Pentium^®4 processor has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This

mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU

socket.

Gold Arrow

P4S800-MX SE CPU Socket 478

Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and

severely damage the CPU!

Notes on Intel^®Hyper-Threading Technology

1. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP, Windows

2003 Server 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 Techonology item in

BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

2. We recommended that you install Windows XP Service Pack 1 and later

versions.

3. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before

installing a supported operating system. See section “2.4.2 CPU

Configuration” for details.

4. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/

info/hyperthreading.

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1.6.2 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 90°-

100° angle.

Socket Lever

90 - 100

Make sure that the socket lever is

lifted up to 90°-100° angle,

otherwise the CPU does not fit in

completely.

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.

6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan

following the instructions that came

with the heatsink package.

7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the

CPU_FAN1 connector on the

motherboard.

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1.7 System memory

1.7.1 DIMM sockets location

The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.

P4S800-MX SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

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.

When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to install the memory

modules first. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory

sockets.

1.7.2 Memory configurations

You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the

DIMM sockets.

Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the Qualified

DDR400 vendors list next page. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the

latest DDR Qualified Vendors List.

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Table 1 Qualified DDR400 vendors list

This table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use

with this motherboard.

Size Vendor

CORSAIR

Model

Brand

N/A

Side(s) Component

256

512

256

512

256

512

CMX256A-3200LL DDR400

VS256MB400

N/A

CORSAIR

HYNIX

N/A

VS32M8-5 2B0409

VS32M8-5 2B0412

N/A

VS512MB400

N/A

CMX512-3200LL DDR400

HYMD232646B8J-D43

HYMD232646D8J-D43 AA

HYS64D32300GU-5-C

HYS64D32300HU-5-C

HYS64D64320GU-5-B

N/A

HYNIX

INFINEON

N/A

HY5DU56822BT-D43

HY5DU56822DT-D43

HYB25D256800CE-5-C

HYB25D256800CE-5C

HYB25D256800BT-5B

D32080HIT-5

HYNIX

INFINEON

KINGSTON

MICRON

VALUERAM KVR400X64C3A/256 N/A

VALUERAM KVR400X64C3A/256 WINBOND

W942508BH-5

KVR400X64C3A/512

N/A

D32080HIT-5

VALUE RAM KVR400X64C3A/512DDR HYNIX

VALUERAM KVR400X72C3A/512 N/A

VALUERAM KVR400X64C3A/1G INFINEON

HY5DU56822BT-D43

V58C2256804SAT5

HYB25D512800BE-5B

MT46V32M8TG-5BG

MT46V32M8TG-5BC

MT46V32M8TG-5BG

MT46V32M8TG-5BC

K4H560838F-TCCC

N/A

256

512

256

512

256

512

256

512

256

512

256

MT8VDDT3264AG-40BGB

MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4

MT16VDDT6464AG-40BGB

MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB

M368L3223FTN-CCC

N/A

MICRON

N/A

MICRON

N/A

MICRON

N/A

SAMSUNG

N/A

M368L6423FTN-CCC

TRANSCEND TS32MLD64V4F3

WINBOND

APACER

U24512ADWBG6H20

77.10636.11G

N/A

INFINEON

N/A

HYB25D256800BT-5B

K4H560838D-TCC4

V58C2256804SCT5B

KDL388P4LA-50

NT5DS3232M8BT-5T

V58C2256804SCT5B

77.10736.11G

BRAIN POWERN/A

KINGMAX

NANYA

N/A

MPXC22D-38KT3R

NT512D64S8HB1G-5T

V826632K24SCTG-D0

N/A

NANYA

N/A

PROMOS

* Side/s:

DS - Double-sided

SS - Single-sided

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

Follow these steps to install a DIMM.

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.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket

until the retaining clips snap back in

place and the DIMM is properly

seated.

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.

1.8 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. 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.

1.8.1 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.

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1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See

Chapter 2 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.

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ

Priority

Standard Function

System Timer

Keyboard Controller

N/A

Programmable Interrupt

Communications Port (COM1)

IRQ holder for PCI steering

Floppy Disk Controller

Printer Port (LPT1)

System CMOS/Real Time Clock

IRQ holder for PCI steering

Advance AC’97 CODEC

Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)

PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port

Numeric Data Processor

Primary IDE Channel

10*

11*

12*

14*

15*

Secondary IDE Channel

These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCI slot 1

––

shared

––

shared

––

PCI slot 2

PCI slot 3

––

used

––

AGP slot

shared

––

Onboard USB controller 1

Onboard USB controller 2

Onboard USB controller 3

Onboard USB 2.0 controller

Onboard LAN

––

used

––

used

––

used

––

used

––

shared

––

Onboard Audio

––

shared

––

Onboard VGA

shared

––

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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1.8.3 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.

1.8.4 AGP slot

The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) 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

the motherboard.

This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Install only +1.5V AGP

cards.

Keyed for 1.5v

P4S800-MX SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

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1.9 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

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. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (default) to pins 1-2. Keep the cap on

pins 1-2 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to

re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC1 jumper

default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

CLRTC1

1 2

2 3

Clear CMOS

Normal

(Default)

P4S800-MX SE Clear RTC RAM

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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 sleep mode (no

power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

Both jumpers are set to pins 1-2 (+5V) by default because not all computers

have the appropriate power supply to support this feature.

The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The

USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are for the internal USB header that you

can connect to the front USB ports.

1. This feature requires a power supply that can provide at least 500mA on

the +5VSB lead on each USB port when these jumpers are set to +5VSB.

Otherwise, the system would not power up.

2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability

(+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

USBPW34

USBPW12

1 2

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW56

USBPW78

1 2

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

P4S800-MX SE USB device wake up

3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)

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 500mA on the +5VSB

lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

KBPWR

1 2

2 3

+5V

+5VSB

(Default)

P4S800-MX SE Keyboard power setting

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1.10 Connectors

This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal

connectors.

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

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, 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 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes rear speaker.

5. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker.

In 6-channel mode, 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 speaker.

The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone jacks change when you

select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.

Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration

Headphone /2-Speaker

4-Speaker

Rear Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

6-Speaker

Light Blue

Lime

Pink

Line In

Line Out

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Bass/Center Speaker

Windows^®98SE only supports 2-channel speaker configuration.

7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9. VGA port. This port connects a VGA compatible monitor.

10. Serial port. This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

11. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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1.10.2 Internal connectors

1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 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 UltraATA133/100/66

slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraATA133/100/

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

UltraATA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation when you

connect the cables.

3. Support for UltraATA133 is available only when using Windows XP with

Service Pack 2.

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

P4S800-MX SE IDE connectors

2. 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).

FLOPPY

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

P4S800-MX SE Floppy disk drive connector

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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 133MB/s

(Ultra ATA/133).

SATA2

P4S800-MX SE SATA connectors

SATA1

If you install SATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD

configuration with the SIS964 RAID controller. Refer to page 2-16 for the BIOS

setting and page 3-15 for creating a RAID driver disk.

1. Install Windows^®2000 Service Pack 4, Windows^®XP Service Pack 1 or

later versions before using the Serial ATA feature.

2. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD) is available only if

you’re using Windows^®2000/XP or Windows^®2003 Server operating

systems.

3. Hot plug support for the Serial ATA drive and connectors are not available

in this motherboard.

4. Make sure to install the SIS RAID drivers before using the Serial ATA

connectors.

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4. 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 ATXPWR connector, this motherboard requires that

you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the

CPU.

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 230W, or 300W for a fully configured system. The

system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the

power supply is inadequate.

ATX12V

ATXPWR

GND

+12V DC

+12.0VDC

+5.0VDC

-5.0VDC

GND

+12V DC

+5VSB

PWR_OK

COM

+5.0VDC

COM

+5.0VDC

COM

PS_ON#

COM

+3.3VDC

-12.0VDC

+3.3VDC

P4S800-MX SE ATX power connectors

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5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1)

This is an interface for the front panel cable that allows convenient connection

and control of audio devices.

Be 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_AUDIO1

P4S800-MX SE Front panel audio connector

6. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN1)

The CPU fan connector support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.)

or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cable to the fan

connector 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

P4S800-MX SE CPU Fan connector

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7. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available

for additional USB ports. Connect the USB cable of an optional USB 2.0

module to this header. You may install the USB module in the chassis front

panel. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for connecting next generation USB

peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers.

USB56

USB78

P4S800-MX SE USB 2.0 connectors

The USB module is purchased separately.

8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF)

An onboard S/PDIF Out connector is available for an optional S/PDIF audio

module. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable this connector and the

other end to the S/PDIF module.

SPDIF

P4S800-MX SE Digital Audio Connector

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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9. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources

such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

(Black)

AUX

(White)

P4S800-MX SE Internal audio connectors

10. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1)

This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. Connect the GAME/MIDI cable

with yellow connector to the yellow header onboard. 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.

GAME

P4S800-MX SE Game connector

The GAME module is purchased separately.

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11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.

PLED

SPEAKER

PANEL

RESET

IDE_LED

PWRSW

* Requires an ATX power supply.

P4S800-MX SE System panel connector

The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the

connector description below for details.

•

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power

LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn

on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

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System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The

speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns

the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the

BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the

system is ON turns the system OFF.

•

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot

without turning off the system power.

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Chapter 2

This chapter tells how to change system settings

through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed

descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

provided.

BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic

Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.)

3. CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the support CD

when the BIOS gets corrupted.)

4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows^®environment.)

Refer to the corresponding section for each utility.

Important notes

•

It is recommended that you 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 AFUDOS or

the ASUS Update utilities.

•

A working BIOS file for this motherboard is in the support CD. Use this file

only when you do not have a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file in a

floppy disk.

Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this

motherboard using the ASUS Update utility.

2.1.1 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^®XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.

b. Click Start from the Windows^®desktop, 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. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then

click Start.

Windows^®2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows^®2000:

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. Insert the Windows^®2000 CD to the optical drive.

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c. Click Start, then select Run.

d. From the Open field, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive.

e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy

disk.

2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS

The AFUDOS.EXE utility can also be used to copy the current system BIOS

settings to a floppy or hard disk. The copy can be used as a backup in case the

system BIOS fails or gets corrupted.

1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /o<filename>

where “filename” can be any user provided filename of not more than eight (8)

alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3) alpha-numeric

characters for the extension name.

Press the Enter key.

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

Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make

sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and have enough space (at least

600KB) to store the file.

A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Reading flash ..... done

A:\>

When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt.

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2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS

The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that lets you update the BIOS file using

a bootable floppy diskette. AFUDOS also allows you to copy the original BIOS file

to a floppy diskette.

To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE:

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 down the BIOS file name to 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.rom>

where “filename.rom” 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 /iP4S800SE.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

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!

When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS

prompt.

A:\>afudos /iP4S800SE.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Reading file ..... done

Erasing flash .... done

Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Verifying flash .. done

A:\>

5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.

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2.1.4 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 floppy disk and using a DOS-based

utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS LPC chip 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 it to P4S800SE.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...

If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the error message “Floppy not

found!” appears.

If the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk, the error message

“P4S800SE.ROM not found!”

4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If the P4S800SE.ROM file is

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 “P4S800SE.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

Flashed successfully. Rebooting.

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2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore

the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can

update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk

that contains the updated BIOS file.

•

Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the

updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy

disk to P4S800SE.ROM.

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk

drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy

disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted

BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

Floppy found!

Reading file “P4S800SE.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can

cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy

disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive

for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted

BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

Floppy not found!

Checking for CD-ROM...

CD-ROM found!

Reading file “P4S800SE.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can

cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.

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2.1.6 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the

motherboard BIOS in Windows^®environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you

to:

•

Save the current BIOS file

Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

View the BIOS version information.

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).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical 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 screen menu.

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

Quit all Windows^®applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows^®desktop by clicking Start >

Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main

window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from the

Internet option from the drop-down

menu, then click Next.

3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network traffic, or click

Auto Select. Click Next.

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4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS

version that you wish to download.

Click Next.

5. Follow the screen instructions to

complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is

capable of updating itself

through the Internet. Always

update the utility to avail all its

features.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows^®desktop by clicking Start >

Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main

window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a file

option from the drop-down menu, then

click Next.

3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open

window, then click Save.

4. Follow the screen instructions to

complete the update process.

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2.2 BIOS Setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that you

can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and

updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring

your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure

your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to change

the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you may want to

enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management

settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup

program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the

CMOS RAM of the LPC chip.

The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the

computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press

<Del> during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise,

POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing

<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You

can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only

if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menu-

driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and

make your selections among the predetermined choices.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS

setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not

exactly match what you see on your screen.

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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items Menu bar

Configuration fields

General help

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a field.

System Time

System Date

Legacy Diskette A

[11:51:19]

[Thu 08/05/2003]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

Use [+] or [-] to

configure system time.

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Slave

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Slave

OnChip SATA Controller

:[ST320413A]

:[ASUS CD-S340]

:[Not Detected]

[RAID Mode]

System Information

Sub-menu items

Navigation keys

2.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main

For changing the basic system configuration

For changing the advanced system settings

Advanced

Power

For changing the Advanced Power Management (APM)

configuration

Boot

Exit

For changing the system boot configuration

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard

until the desired item is highlighted.

2.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that

particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change

the settings.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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2.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar

displays the specific items for that menu. For

example, selecting Main shows the Main

menu items.

System Time

System Date

Legacy Diskette A

Language

[11:51:19]

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a field.

[Thu 08/05/2003]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

[English]

Use [+] or [-] to

configure system time.

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Slave

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Slave

:[ST320413A]

:[ASUS CD-S340]

:[Not Detected]

System Information

Select Screen

Select Item

Tab Select Field

F1 General Help

Change Field

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,

and Exit) on the menu bar have their

respective menu items.

Main menu items

2.2.5 Sub-menu items

An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle

before the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

2.2.6 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable,

you may change the value of the field opposite the item. You can not select an item

that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To

change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to display a list of options.

Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

2.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop-up window with the

configuration options for that item.

2.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a

Primary Graphics Adapter

Search for MDA Resources

[AGP]

[Yes]

menu screen when there are items that do

not fit on the screen. Press Up/Down

arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys

to display the other items on the screen.

AGP Mode

AGP Fast Write

Graphics Aperture Size

[AGP 8X]

[Enabled]

[64MB]

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Option

General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

2.2.9 General help

Pop-up window

At the top right corner of the menu screen

is a brief description of the selected item.

Scroll bar

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2.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving

you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen

items and how to navigate through them.

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a field.

System Time

System Date

Legacy Diskette A

[11:51:19]

[Thu 08/05/2003]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

Use [+] or [-] to

configure system time.

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Slave

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Slave

OnChip SATA Controller

:[ST320413A]

:[ASUS CD-S340]

:[Not Detected]

[RAID Mode]

System Information

2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

This item allows you to set the system time.

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

This item allows you to set the system date.

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]

[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

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2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave

While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a

separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press Enter to

display the IDE device information.

Primary IDE Master

Select the type

of device connected

to the system

Device

Vendor

Size

: Hard Disk

: ST320413A

: 20.0GB

LBA Mode

Block Mode

PIO Mode

Async DMA

Ultra DMA

: Supported

: 16 Sectors

: Supported

: MultiWord DMA-2

: Ultra DMA-5

SMART Monitoring: Supported

Type

LBA/Large Mode

[Auto]

Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

PIO Mode

DMA Mode

Smart Monitoring

32Bit Data Transfer

[Auto]

[Disabled]

The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block

Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are auto-

detected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE

device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the

appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring

a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your

device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if

the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted

with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data

transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device

supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Disabled, the data transfer

from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

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DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]

[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2]

[UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration

options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

2.3.5 OnChip SATA Controller [Raid Mode]

Allows you to disable or set the onchip Serial ATA controller mode. Set to [Native

Mode] when using generic IDE devices or [Raid Mode] to enable the RAID

function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Raid Mode]

2.3.6 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items

in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS.

AMI BIOS

Version

: 08.00.10

Build Date : 12/09/04

Processor

Type

Speed

Count

: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz

: 2000MHz

: 1

System Memory

Size

: 1024MB

AMI BIOS

This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification.

System Memory

This item displays the auto-detected system memory.

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2.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other

system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.

Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.

JumperFree Configuration

CPU Configuration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Configuration

PCI PnP

USB Configuration

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration

Configure System Frequency

AI Overclock Tuner

Spread Spectrum

DRAM Frequency

[Standard]

[Enabled]

[Auto]

AI Overclock Tuner [Standard]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal

frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking options.

Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard]

Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become

unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

If you are using an unlocked CPU, the item CPU Ratio appears under the AI

Overclock Tuner item. You may select your desired ratio from the available

options.

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CPU Frequency (Value auto-detected)

Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI

bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals

the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS and ranges from

100 to 400.

FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

Front Side Bus

CPU External Frequency

FSB800

FSB533

200 MHz

133 MHz

The CPU Frequency item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking

Tuner item to [Manual].

AGP/PCI Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the AGP/PCI operating frequency.

Configuration options: [Auto][ 66.6/33.3] [75.0/37.5] [85.7/42.8]

Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Enables or disables the spread spectrum.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.

Configuration options: [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [Auto]

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2.4.2 CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS.

Configure advanced CPU settings

Enable or Disable

Update CPU MicroCode

Manufacturer: Intel

Brand String: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz

Frequency

FSB Speed

: 2000MHz

: 400MHz

Cache L1

Cache L2

Cache L3

: 8 KB

: 512 KB

: 0 KB

Ratio Status: Locked

Ratio Actual Value :20

Max CPUID Value Limit

Enhanced C1 Control

[Disabled]

[Auto]

CPU Internal Thermal Control

Hyper Threading Function

[Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]

When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically checks the CPU’s capability to enable

the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]

This item allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU internal thermal control

feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. This

item appears only when you installed a CPU with Hyper-Threading Technology

feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.4.3 Chipset

The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select

an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu.

NorthBridge SIS661FX Configuration

SouthBridge SIS964 Configuration

NorthBridge SiS661FX Configuration

Primary Graphics Adapter

MA 1T/2T Select

DRAM CAS# Latency

DRAM Precharge Delay

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

DRAM RAS# Precharge

Graphic Win Size

[PCI]

[Auto]

[By SPD]

[Auto]

[ 64MB]

[Disabled]

AGP Fast Write Control

Share Memory Size

[ 32MB]

Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI]

Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.

Configuration options: [PCI] [AGP] [Onboard AGP]

MA 1T/2T Select [Auto]

Allows you to set the Channel MA 1T or 2T setting.

Configuration options: [Auto] [MA 2T] [MA 1T]

DRAM CAS# Latency [By SPD]

Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the

data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [By SPD] [2T] [2.5T]

[3T]

DRAM Precharge Delay [Auto]

Sets the DRAM Precharge Delay. Configuration options: [Auto] [6T] [7T] [5T]

[4T] [8T] [9T]

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]

Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/

write command. Configuration options: [Auto] [3T] [2T] [4T] [5T]

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DRAM RAS# Precharge [Auto]

Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR

SDRAM. Configuration options: [Auto] [3T] [2T] [4T] [5T]

Graphics Win Size [64MB]

Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.

Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB]

AGP Fast Write Control [Disabled]

Enables or disables the AGP Fast Write Control feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Share Memory Size [32MB]

Sets the share memory size. Configuration options: [16MB] [32MB] [64MB]

[128MB] [Disabled]

SouthBridge SiS964 Configuration

Onboard AC97 Audio Device

Onboard SIS900 LAN Device

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Onboard AC97 Audio Device [Enabled]

This item enables or disables the onboard AC’97 audio CODEC device.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard SiS900 LAN Device [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller.

This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration

Configure onboard device

Enable or Disable

Update CPU MicroCode

Serial Port1 Address

Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ

[3F8/IRQ4]

[378]

[ECP]

[DMA3]

[IRQ7]

[Disabled]

Onboard Game/MIDI Port

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. When the item Parallel Port Address

is set to 3BC, the Parallel Port Mode options are only Normal, Bi-directional, and

ECP. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]

EPP Version [1.9]

Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when

the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

Allows selection of the Parallel Port ECP DMA channel.

Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]

Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330]

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2.4.5 PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP

devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either

PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA

devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.

Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

NO: Lets the BIOS

configure all the

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

devices in the system.

may cause system to malfunction.

YES: Lets the

operating system

Plug And Play O/S

PCI Lantency Timer

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

Palette Snooping

[No]

[64]

[Yes]

[Disabled]

configure Plug and

Play (PnP) devices not

required for boot if

your system has a Plug

and Play operating

system.

IRQ3

IRQ4

IRQ5

IRQ7

IRQ9

IRQ10

IRQ11

IRQ14

IRQ15

[PCI Device]

Plug and Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes]

and if you installed a Plug & Play operating system, the operating system

configures the Plug & Play devices not required for boot.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency

timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for

an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even

if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Pallete Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that

an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function

correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.4.6 USB Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an

item then press Enter to display the configuration options.

OnBoard SiS USB1.1 Device

OnBoard SiS USB2.0 Device

[Enabled]

USB Configuration

Module Version - 2.23.2-10.4

USB Devices Enabled: None

Legacy USB Support

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

[Auto]

[HiSpeed]

OnBoard SiS USB 1.1 Device [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SiS USB 1.1 device.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard SiS USB 2.0 Device [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SiS USB 2.0 device.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

•

The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the

auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

Set this item to Disable when using Windows^®98SE or Windows^®ME OS.

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto

allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected,

the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the

legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full

Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [Full Speed]

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2.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power

Management (APM). Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration

options.

Enable/Disable

ACPI support for

Operating System.

Suspend Mode

ACPI 2.0 Support

ACPI APIC Support

[Auto]

[No]

[Enabled]

ENABLE: If OS

supports ACPI.

APM Configuration

Hardware Monitor

DISABLE: If OS

does not support

ACPI.

2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend.

Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]

Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power

Interface) support in the ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). When set to

Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.5.4 APM Configuration

Power Button Mode

[On/Off]

Restore on AC Power Loss

Power On By PS2 Keyboard

Power On By PS2 Mouse

Power On By Internal MAC LAN

Power On By PCI Devices

Power On By External Modems

Power On By RTC Alarm

[Always OFF]

[Disabled]

Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power

button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Always OFF]

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to

Last State, the system goes into either off or on state whatever was the system

state before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Always Off] [Always On]

[Keep Previous State]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the

system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the

+5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power key]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on

the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on

the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

If the Power On By PS/2 Keyboard is enabled, the Power On by PS/2 Mouse

function is disabled.

Power On By Internal MAC LAN [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through the

internal MAC LAN. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at

least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a

PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides

at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Power On By External Modem [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer

when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and

applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try.

Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off

causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is

set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute,

and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.5 Hardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature

MB Temperature

[65.5ºC/148ºF]

[36ºC/96.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed

Chassis Fan Speed

[3260RPM]

[N/A]

VCORE Voltage

3.3V Voltage

5V Voltage

[ 1.504V]

[ 3.360V]

[ 5.160V]

[11.328V]

12V Voltage

CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]

MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the

motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display

the detected temperatures.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and

chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not

connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A.

VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through

the onboard voltage regulators.

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2.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item

then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Boot Settings

Specifies the Boot

Device Priority

sequence.

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Configuration

Security

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority

Specifies the boot

sequence from the

available devices.

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

3rd Boot Device

[First Floppy Drive]

[PM-ST320413A]

[PS-ASUS CD-S340]

A device enclosed in

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.

The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number

of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

2.6.2 Removable Drives

This item appears only when there are removable drives (like a USB flash disk)

plugged in the system.

Removable Drives

Specifies the boot

sequence from the

available devices.

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

3rd Boot Device

[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]

[ASUS USB Flash Disk]

A device enclosed in

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]

These items specify the removable boot device priority sequence from the

available removable boot devices. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

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2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Allows BIOS to skip

certain tests while

booting. This will

decrease the time

needed to boot the

system.

Quick Boot

Full Screen Logo

[Enabled]

[Force BIOS]

[On]

Add On ROM Display Mode

Bootup Num-Lock

PS/2 Mouse Support

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display

Interrupt 19 Capture

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while

booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],

BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Make sure that the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use

the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep

Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Configuration options: [Off] [On]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when error

occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”

during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.6.4 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select

an item then press Enter to display the configuration options.

<Enter> to change

password.

Security Settings

<Enter> again to

disable password.

Supervisor Password : Not Installed

User Password

: Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

Clear User Password

Password Check

[Setup]

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor

Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you

have set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of letters and/

or numbers, then press <Enter>. The password supports only a maximum of 6

characters.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you have successfully set

your password.

The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user

password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then

press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to

change other security settings.

User Access Level (Full Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.

Limited allows change to only selected fields, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.

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Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on

top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password,

this item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of letters and/

or numbers, then press <Enter>. Your password should have at least six

characters.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you have successfully set

your password.

The User Password item now shows Installed.

To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item if you wish to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup

utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing

Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]

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2.7 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the

BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Exit system setup

after saving the

changes.

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Discard Changes

F10 key can be used

for this operation.

Load Setup Defaults

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options

from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit

menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS

RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the PC is

turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok]

to save changes and exit.

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the

program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes

before exiting. Pressing <Enter> saves the changes while exiting.

Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the

Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than system date, system

time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the

previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select

[Ok] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the

Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation

window appears. Select [Ok] to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes

or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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Chapter 3

This chapter describes the contents of the

support CD that comes with the motherboard

package.

Software support

3.1 Install an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows^®98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS).

Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can

maximize the features of your hardware.

Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup

procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your

OS documentation for more information.

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and

several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without

notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.

3.2.1 Running the support CD

To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The

CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your

computer. Click on an item to install.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the

support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click

the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

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3.2.2 Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed

devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

SiS AGP driver

Installs SiS AGP display driver.

Onboard graphics driver

Installs SiS graphics driver for the onboard graphics controller.

Uninstall the SIS onboard VGA driver when installing a PCI VGA card.

Realtek ALC655 Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek^®ALC655 audio driver and application.

SIS RAID Controller Driver

Installs the SIS RAID driver.

Make SIS RAID Controller Driver Disk

Creates a SIS RAID driver disk.

SiS PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver

Installs the driver for the onboard SiS PCI LAN controller.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver.

3.2.3 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard

supports.

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ASUS PC Probe

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,

and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer

at a healthy operating condition.

ASUS Update

This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS

website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet

connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

Microsoft^®DirectX

Installs the Microsoft^®DirectX driver.

Anti-virus utility

The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that

destroys data.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. The Acrobat Reader software is for

viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).

ASUS Screen Saver

Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.

3.2.4 ASUS contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.

Screen display and utilities option may not be the same for other operating

system version.

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3.3 RAID configurations

The SIS 964 southbridge comes with a RAID controller that allows you to configure

Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following

RAID configurations.

RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write

data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a

single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone,

thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives

is required for this setup.

RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one

drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software

directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the

data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and

increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an

existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same

size or larger than the existing drive.

JBOD (Spanning) stands for Just a Bunch of Disks and refers to hard disk drives

that are not yet configured as a RAID set. This configuration stores the same data

redundantly on multiple disks that appear as a single disk on the operating system.

Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks

independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other RAID performance

benefits.

If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set,

copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install

an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “3.4 Creating

a RAID driver disk” for details.

3.3.1 Installing hard disks

The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance,

install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks

To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:

1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2. Connect the SATA signal cables.

3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.

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3.3.2 SIS RAID configurations

The motherboard includes a high performance Serial ATA RAID controller

integrated in the SIS 964 southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 with

two independent Serial ATA channels.

Entering the SIS RAID BIOS utility

1. Boot your computer.

2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <S> to enter the SIS RAID configuration utility.

The following menu options appear.

3. Press <R> to display the RAID setup menu.

Create an Array

1. From the SIS RAID BIOS utility main menu, press <A> to create an array.

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Creating JBOD

1. From the RAID Setup, press <1> then <Enter> to select JBOD (Spanning)

2. Select <1> to auto-create a RAID array or press <2> to manually configure

array then press <Enter>.

3. If you selected 1 proceed to step 5.

4. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar, then press <Enter> to

select a disk drive.

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5. The current RAID set is displayed on the upper side of the screen.

6. Press <Q> to exit the RAID setup.

7. Press <Y> then <Enter> to save changes.

After the setup is complete, you can partition and format your hard disk as a

single hard drive.

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Creating RAID 0 for performance

1. From the RAID Setup, press <2> then <Enter> to select RAID 0 (Striping).

2. Select <1> to auto-create a RAID array or press <2> to manually configure

array then press <Enter>.

3. If you selected 1 proceed to step 7.

4. If you selected 2, select the array block size by pressing the corresponding

number beside the available block sizes then press <Enter>.

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5. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar, then press <Enter> to

select a disk drive.

6. After selecting the drives, press <Q> to return to previous menu.

7. Press <N> then <Enter> to create a Stripe only configuration. Press <Y> if you

wish to split the data on the source disk to other disks.

8. If you selected Y, the following screen appears.

9. When finished, press <Q> to return to previous menu.

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10. The current RAID setup is displayed on the upper side of the screen. Press

<Q> to exit the RAID setup menu.

11. Press <Y> then <Enter> to save changes.

12. When finished, you can partition and format the array as a single hard drive.

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Creating RAID 1 for capacity

1. From the RAID Setup, press <3> then <Enter> to select RAID 1 (Mirroring).

2. Select <1> to auto-create a RAID array or press <2> to manually configure

array then press <Enter>.

3. If you selected 1 proceed to step 5.

4. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar, then press <Enter> to

select a disk drive.

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5. Press <N> then <Enter> to create a mirrored set. Press <Y> if you wish to

duplicate the source disk (DISK 1) data to the RAID disks.

6. If you selected Y, the followig screen appears.

7. When finished, press <Q> to return to previous menu. The current RAID set is

displayed on the upper side of the screen.

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8. Press <Q> to exit the RAID setup.

9. Press <Y> then <Enter> to save changes.

10. After the setup is complete, you can partition and format the array as a single

hard drive.

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3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk

A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows^®2000/XP

operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Use the

support CD that came with the motherboard package to create a RAID driver disk.

To use the support CD:

1. Boot your computer and insert the support CD into the optical drive.

2. Make sure that the optical drive is the primary boot device. If not, set the

optical drive as the primary boot device in the BIOS.

3. Press the any key when the prompts “Press any key to boot from the optical

drive.”. The following menu appears:

1) Make SIS RAID Driver Disk

2) Format Floppy Disk

3) FreeDOS command prompt

Please choose 1 ~ 3:_

4. Press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.

5. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive then press <Enter>.

6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.

7. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.

To install the RAID driver:

1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to

install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.

2. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk

drive.

3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.

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