®
P4T-M
Intel® 850 ATX Motherboard
Quick Setup Manual
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ASUS P4T-M
December 2000
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1. FEATURES
1.2 Layout Contents
Expansion
1) RIMMA1/A2/B1/B2
2) CPU
3) PCI1/2/3/4/5
4) AGPPRO
p.18 184-Pin System Memory Support
p.19 Central Processing Unit (CPU)6
p.25 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots
p.26 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) Slot
Connectors
1) PRIMARY/SECONDARYIDE p.30 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pins)
2) FLOPPY
CPU_FAN, PCI_FAN
MAIN_FAN
p.30 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pins)
p.31 CPU, PCI, MAIN Fan Connectors (Three 3-pin)
3
4) WOL
5) USB2
6) IA
p.32 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins)
p.32 USB Header (10-1 pins)
p.33 Internal Audio (4-pin VIDEO, CD_IN, AUX)
p.33 Connector (5 pins)
7) AFPANEL
8) ATXPWR, AUXPWR,
ATX12V
p.34 ATX 12V Power Supply Connectors
9) PWRLED (PANEL)
10) KEYLOCK (PANEL)
11) SPEAKER (PANEL)
12) MSG.LED (PANEL)
13) SMI (PANEL)
p.35 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins)
p.35 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins)
p.35 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)
p.35 System Message LED (2 pins)
p.35 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins)
p.35 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins)
p.35 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins)
14) PWRSW (PANEL)
15) RESET (PANEL)
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2. HARDWARE SETUP
2.1 Getting Started
IMPORTANT: Due to Pentium 4 CPU’s power consumption requirement, an
ATX12V power supply is recommended for this motherboard. For typical system
configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 230W and at least
8.5A on the +12V lead is required. For heavily-loaded configurations, an ATX12V
power supply that can supply at least 300W is required.
Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:
• Check Motherboard Settings
• Install Memory Modules
• Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Install Expansion Cards
• Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply
WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate
Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electric-
ity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do
not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or con-
nectors, or other components.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
component whenever the components are separated from the system.
5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or
remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.
WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or
removing system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The onboard LED when
lit acts as a reminder that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode and not
powered OFF.
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2.2 System Memory
NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory.
This motherboard has four 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets.
These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies.
Location
Memory Module
Subtotal
RIMMA1
(Rows 0&1)
RDRAM
x 1
x 1
x 1
x 1
=
C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated)
RIMMA2
(Rows 2&3)
RDRAM
C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated)
RIMMB1
(Rows 4&5)
RDRAM
C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated)
RIMMB2
(Rows 6&7)
RDRAM
C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated)
TOTAL SYSTEM MEMORY
(2GB Max)
IMPORTANT
1. The memory configuration of channelA(RIMMA1 and RIMMA2) and chan-
nel B (RIMMB1 and RIMMB2) must be identical (see below).
2. C-RIMMs (Continuity RIMM) must be used to complete the sockets that are
not populated by RDRAMs. A C-RIMM is necessary to avoid breaking the
signal lines, which are a serial connection in a Rambus interface, such as
used in this motherboard. This assures the electrical integrity of a Rambus
interface.
3. When C-RIMMs are required, it is recommended that they be inserted into
RIMMA2 and RIMMB2.
a.
b.
c.
C-RIMM
128MB RDRAM
RIMMB2
RIMMB1
NOTE: When using only two memory modules,
it is recommended that you use configuration a.
C-RIMM
128MB RDRAM
RIMMA2
RIMMA1
128MB RDRAM
C-RIMM
RIMMB2
RIMMB1
128MB RDRAM
C-RIMM
RIMMA2
RIMMA1
RIMMB2
RIMMB1
128MB RDRAM
128MB RDRAM
128MB RDRAM
128MB RDRAM
RIMMA2
RIMMA1
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2.2.1 Installing Memory
The memory module (RIMM/C-RIMM) will fit in only one orientation.
IMPORTANT: Do not touch the memory module’s connectors. Handle the mod-
ule only by the edges.
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P4T-M 184-Pin RIMM Sockets
1. Make sure that the notch keys in the module are aligned with the small ribs
inside the RIMM sockets.
MOUNTING NOTCH
RDRAM (with heat spreader)
NOTCH KEYS
CONNECTORS
(TOP VIEW)
EJECTOR
RIBS (inside socket)
2. With the ejectors in the open position (as shown), push down gently but firmly
on the memory module until it snaps into place. The guides on the socket’s
ejectors should go through the two mounting notches on the module and the
ejectors should close. If necessary, push the ejectors inward to secure the mod-
ule in place.
Removing Memory
To release a memory module, push both ejectors outward and pull the module straight
up and out of the RIMM sockets.
WARNING! RIMM modules become extremely hot during operation. To re-
duce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the modules to cool off
before removing them.
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket for the supported CPUs. The CPU that
came with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating.
If this is not the case, then purchase a fan before you turn on your system.
Socket 423 Pentium 4
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Gold Arrow
Gold Arrow
P4T-M Socket 423
Before you start, you should check to see that you have the following items:
(NOTE: Motherboard layout is not identical to the example.)
Rubber Pad
Metal Baseboard
2 Metal heatsink retaining clips
4 Copper captive nuts
4 Washers
4 Pan Head screws
2 Heatsink support bases
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2. HARDWARE SETUP
2.3.1 CPU Installation
Step 1: Install the Baseboard
A metal baseboard is required to install the heatsink to the motherboard. A rubber
pad is placed between the metal board and motherboard to provide insulation to
prevent shorting. (NOTE: Motherboard layout is not identical to the example.)
Align the rubber pad over
the metal baseboard so that
the holes match. Align the
motherboard over the rub-
ber pad and metal base-
board so that the screws on
the baseboard match up
with the motherboard’s
screw holes.
Rubber Pad Metal Baseboard
Place the four washers over the four
screws on the baseboard.
Tighten the four copper captive
nuts over the washers.
Copper captive nut
®
d
Motherboar
Washer
I M P O R T A N T :
This step is a M U S T! The washers
are necessary to prevent shorting.
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Step 2: Install the CPU
A. Locate the ZIF socket on the motherboard.
B. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sidesways and then lifting it up to a
90˚–100˚ angle.
C. Align the CPU over the socket such that its notched or marked corner matches
the socket’s corner near the end of the lever, while making sure that the CPU is
parallel to the socket.
D. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The illustration
below shows how to insert a CPU properly.
CAUTION! The CPU fits in only one orientation. Do not force the CPU into the
socket as it will bend the pins and damage the CPU. It should drop into the
socket with minimal pressure. If not, check its orientation or check for bent pins.
E. Secure the CPU into the socket by pushing the socket lever all the way down.
You will hear a click indicating that the lever is in place.
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Step 3: Install the Heatsink Support Base
Place the two heatsink support base as shown and screw in the four pan head screws.
Step 4: Install the Heatsink
Carefully place the fan heatsink on top of the heatsink support base and connect the
fan power cable to the CPU fan connector.
Connect to the
CPU fan connector.
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Step 5: Install the Heatsink Retaining Clips
1
Latch one end of the heatsink
retaining clip to one of the tabs
on the heatsink support base.
Latch the large slotted tab
on the clip to the protrud-
ing tab on the side of the
heatsink support base.
Push down on the
other end of the
heatsink retaining
clip until it locks
into place.
2
3
WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s
heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. Without sufficient
circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the
motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary.
NOTE: Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (frequency
multiple setting is available only on unlocked processors) for your Socket 423 pro-
cessor or else boot-up may not be possible. Socket 423 processors provide internal
thermal sensing so that a socket mounted thermal resistor is not needed.
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2.4 Expansion Cards
WARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion
cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Proce-
dure for more information).
2.4.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hard-
ware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers.
2. Remove your computer system’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you
intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use.
3. Carefully align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above.
5. Replace the computer system’s cover.
6. Set up the BIOS if necessary
(such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes in PNP AND PCI SETUP)
7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
2.4.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclu-
sively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but
most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your
motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your moth-
erboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ
0
Priority
Standard Function
System Timer
1
1
2
Keyboard Controller
2
N/A
11
12
13
14
15
3
4
5
6
7
Programmable Interrupt
Communications Port (COM2)
Communications Port (COM1)
Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
Floppy Disk Controller
Printer Port (LPT1)
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
ACPI Mode when enabled
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
Numeric Data Processor
Primary IDE Channel
3*
4*
5*
6
7*
8
9*
10*
11*
12*
13
14*
15*
8
9
10
Secondary IDE Channel
*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard
INT-A INT-B INT-C INT-D INT-E INT-F INT-G INT-H
PCI slot 1
PCI slot 2
PCI slot 3
AGP slot
USB HC0
USB HC1
SMB
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—
—
used
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
shared
shared
—
—
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—
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used
—
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—
—
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—
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shared
—
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shared
—
used
—
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shared
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shared
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—
—
—
—
AC’97
LAN (8139C)
—
IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers sup-
port “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Conflicts will arise
between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable.
2.4.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot
This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP) pro slot to support a
new generation of AGP graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth.
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P4T-M Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
CAUTION! TheAGP Pro slot is shipped with a warning label over the 20-pin bay.
DO NOT remove this label and the safety tab underneath it if you will be using an
AGP card without a retention notch. Removing may cause the
card to shift and may cause damage to your card, slot, and moth-
erboard. Remove ONLY when you will be using an AGP Pro
card. Use a rigid tip, such as a pen tip, to dislodge and remove
the tab from the bay.
Removing the tab
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2.5 Onboard Connectors
1) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE)
These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the
cable’s blue connector to the motherboard’s primary (recommended) or second-
ary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/100
slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to your UltraDMA/100
master device. It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/100 devices be connected
to the secondary IDE connector. If you install two hard disks, you must config-
ure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. Please
refer to your hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS now sup-
ports specific device bootup (see 4.6 Boot Menu). (Pin 20 is removed to pre-
vent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin
20 plugged).
TIP: You may configure two hard disks to be both Masters with two ribbon
cables – one for the primary IDE connector and another for the secondary IDE
connector. You may install one operating system on an IDE drive and another on
a SCSI drive and select the boot disk through 4.6 Boot Menu.
IMPORTANT: UltraDMA/100 IDE devices must use a 40-pin 80-conductor IDE
cable for 100MByte/sec transfer rates.
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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PIN 1
P4T-M IDE Connectors
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2) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connect-
ing the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the
floppy drives. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta-
tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged).
FLOPPY
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PIN 1
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P4T-M Floppy Disk Drive Connector
3) Chassis (PCI_FAN), CPU (CPU_FAN), Power Supply (MAIN_FAN) Fan
Connectors (3 pins)
These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Orientate
the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat
sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the
wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the
black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consid-
eration the polarity of the connector.
NOTE: The “Rotation” signal is to be used only by a specially designed fan with
rotation signal. The Rotations per Minute (RPM) can monitored using a utility such
as ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM.
WARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow
across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. Damage may occur to the motherboard
and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers,
do not place jumper caps over these pins.
CPU_FAN
Rotation
PWR_FAN
+12V
GND
CHA_FAN
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P4T-M 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power
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4) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL)
This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as
the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7. Appendix). The connector powers up
the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card.
IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake On LAN or PCI Modem is
enabled (see 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that your system has an ATX power
supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power
supply with at least 720mA +5 volt
standby power
WOL_CON
Ground
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PME +5 Volt Standby
P4T-M Wake-On-LAN Connector
5) USB Headers (10-1 pin USB2)
If the USB Ports on the back panels are inadequate, a USB header is available
for two additional USB ports. Connect the 10-1 pin ribbon cable from the pro-
vided 2-port USB connector set to the midboard 10-1 pin USB header and mount
the USB connector set to an open slot on your chassis.
1: USB Power 6: USB Power
10
5
6
1
2: USBP2–
3: USBP2+
4: GND
7: USBP3–
8: USBP3+
9: GND
5: NC
USB2
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P4T-M USB Headers
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6) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin VIDEO, CD_IN, AUX)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from such audio-vi-
sual sources as a VIDEO or CD-ROM input, or MPEG card.
AUX_CON
VIDEO
CD IN
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P4T-M Internal Audio Connectors
7) Front-Panel Connectors (12-pin AFPANEL)
Theis connector allows you to setup an optional ASUS ipanel, an easy to access
operational console mounted in a standard front drive bay. The iPanel offers
front I/O ports, status LEDs and space reserved for a hard disk drive. If you are
not using an ASUS iPanel, you can connect an optional wireless transmitting
and receiving infrared module to the SIR connector or an optional consumer
infrared connector set to the CIR and SIR connectors for both wireless transmit-
ting and remote control functions through one external infrared module.
AFPANEL
SIR
CIR
Standard Infrared (SIR)
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Front View
Back View
IR_CON
P4T-M Front Panel Connectors
+5V
(NC)
IRTX
GND
IRRX
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8) Power Supply Connectors
(20-pin block ATXPWR)
(6-pin AUXPWR)
(4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. Each plug from the
power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole
sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the
pins are aligned. An auxiliary power supply may be needed depending on your
system configuration.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply (minimum recom-
mended wattage: 230 watts; 300W for a fully-configured system) can supply at
least 20 amperes on the +5-volt lead and at least 720mA on the +5-volt standby
lead (+5VSB). Your system may become unstable/unreliable and may experi-
ence difficulty in powering up if your power supply is inadequate. For Wake-
On-LAN support, your ATX power supply (minimum recommended wattage:
230watts) must supply at least 720mA +5VSB.
Pin 1
COM
COM
+12V DC
+12V DC
ATX12V
ATXPWR
Pin 1
+3.3VDC
+3.3VDC
COM
+3.3VDC
-12VDC
COM
+5VDC
COM
PS_ON#
COM
+5VDC
COM
COM
COM
P4T-M
PWR_OK
+5VSB
+12VDC
-5VDC
+5VDC
+5VDC
P4T-M ATX &
Auxiliary Power Connectors
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The following is for items 15–21
Speaker
Connector
Keyboard Lock
Power LED
Reset SW
Message LED
SMI Lead
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ATX Power
Switch*
*
Requires an ATX power supply.
P4T-M System Panel Connectors
9) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED)
This 3-1 pin connector connects the system power LED, which lights when the
system is powered on and blinks when it is in sleep mode.
10) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted key switch to allow key-
board locking.
11) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. Two sources
(LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to hear system beeps and warn-
ings. Only SPEAKER will allow you to hear system beeps before the integrated
audio has been properly initialized.
12) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED)
This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. The
LED will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is data re-
ceived. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support.
13) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI)
This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or “Green”
mode, where system activity is decreased to save electricity and expand the life
of certain components when the system is not in use. This 2-pin connector con-
nects to the case-mounted suspend switch.
14) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW)
The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead.
Pressing the button once will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF.
Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds will turn the
system off. The system power LED shows the status of the system’s power.
15so1) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting
your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred
method of rebooting to prolong the life of the system’s power supply.
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