P5P800
Contents
Notices............................................................................................... vii
Safety information ............................................................................ viii
About this guide ................................................................................. ix
How this guide is organized .................................................... ix
Where to find more information .............................................. ix
Conventions used in this guide ................................................ x
Typography.......................................................................................... x
P5P800 specifications summary......................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-1
Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
Special features.................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
Product highlights................................................... 1-2
ASUS Proactive feature .......................................... 1-3
Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1
2.2
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 2-2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
Placement direction ................................................ 2-2
Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2
Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3
Layout Contents..................................................... 2-4
2.3
2.4
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
Installling the CPU ................................................... 2-6
Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ....................... 2-9
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..................2-11
System memory .................................................................2-13
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
Overview...............................................................2-13
Memory configurations .........................................2-13
Installing a DIMM ...................................................2-16
Removing a DIMM .................................................2-16
2.5
Expansion slots...................................................................2-17
2.5.1
2.5.2
Installing an expansion card..................................2-17
Configuring an expansion card..............................2-17
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2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
Interrupt assignments ..........................................2-18
PCI slots................................................................2-19
AGP slot................................................................2-19
2.6
2.7
Jumpers ..............................................................................2-20
Connectors .........................................................................2-23
2.7.1
2.7.2
Rear panel connectors ..........................................2-23
Internal connectors...............................................2-25
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1
3.2
Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
3.2.1
3.2.2
Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 4-1
ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-2
AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-7
4.2
BIOS setup program ...........................................................4-10
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
4.2.9
BIOS menu screen.................................................4-11
Menu bar...............................................................4-11
Navigation keys ....................................................4-11
Menu items ...........................................................4-12
Sub-menu items ...................................................4-12
Configuration fields ..............................................4-12
Pop-up window .....................................................4-12
Scroll bar ..............................................................4-12
General help ..........................................................4-12
4.3
Main menu ..........................................................................4-13
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
System Time.........................................................4-13
System Date .........................................................4-13
Legacy Diskette A ................................................4-13
Language ..............................................................4-13
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4.3.5
Primary and Secondary Master/Slave;
Third and Fourth IDE Master .................................4-14
IDE Configuration ..................................................4-15
System Information ..............................................4-17
4.3.6
4.3.7
4.4
Advanced menu..................................................................4-18
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
4.4.7
4.4.8
JumperFree Configuration ....................................4-18
CPU Configuration.................................................4-21
Chipset .................................................................4-22
Onboard Devices Configuration ............................4-24
PCI PnP .................................................................4-26
USB Configuration.................................................4-27
Instant Music Configuration ..................................4-29
LAN Cable Status .................................................4-29
4.5
Power menu........................................................................4-30
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
4.5.5
4.5.6
Suspend Mode ......................................................4-30
Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................4-30
ACPI 2.0 Support..................................................4-30
ACPI APIC Support ................................................4-30
APM Configuration ................................................4-31
Hardware Monitor .................................................4-33
4.6
4.7
Boot menu ..........................................................................4-35
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
Boot Device Priority..............................................4-35
Boot Settings Configuration .................................4-36
Security ................................................................4-37
Exit menu ...........................................................................4-40
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1
5.2
Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1
Support CD information........................................................ 5-1
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1
Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2
Utilities menu.......................................................... 5-3
ASUS Contact information...................................... 5-4
Other information ................................................... 5-5
5.3
Software information ........................................................... 5-7
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5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
ASUS MyLogo™....................................................... 5-7
ASUS Instant Music................................................. 5-9
AI NET 2 ...............................................................5-11
Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ ...........................5-11
AI Audio ................................................................5-12
5.3.4
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
•
•
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
•
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
•
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
•
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
•
Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
•
•
Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST
messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
•
Chapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes
with the motherboard package.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1 . ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2 . Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key
<Key1+Key2+Key3>
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5P800.ROM
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P5P800 specifications summary
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor
Compatible with the Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
CPU
Northbridge: Intel® 865PE
Southbridge: Intel® ICH5
Chipset
800/533 MHz
Front Side Bus
Memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC
400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules
1 x AGP 8X graphics card slot
5 x PCI slots
Expansion slots
Storage
Intel® ICH5 Southbridge supports:
- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33
- 2 x Serial ATA hard disk drives
ADI AD1985 audio solution with 5.1-channel CODEC
SoundBlaster® Live! upgradable
Audio Sensing Technology
AI Audio
Supports S/PDIF out port
Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller
Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester technology
Supports POST Network-diagnostic program
AI NET2
ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature
ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Overclocking
CPU, Memory, and AGP voltage adjustable
Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 100 MHz up
to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment
Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio with fixed PCI frequencies
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
USB
Power Loss Restart
ASUS Q-Fan
Special features
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS Multi-language BIOS
ASUS MyLogo
ASUS Instant Music
ASUS EZ Flash
4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,
WfM2.0
BIOS features
(continued on the next page)
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P5P800 specifications summary
Rear panel
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x S/PDIF out port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
6-channel audio ports
Internal
connectors
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
2 x IDE connectors
2 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Serial port 2 connector (COM2 port)
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x CD/AUX audio connectors
1 x GAME/MIDI connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF out connector
System panel connector
Power
Requirement
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
Form Factor
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Support CD
contents
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS Live Update Utility
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
Product
1
introduction
Chapter summary
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-1
Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
Special features.................................................................... 1-2
ASUS P5P800
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5P800 motherboard!
The 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 motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard
I/O modules
Cables
ASUS P5P800 motherboard
USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module
2 x Serial ATA signal cables
1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable
40-conductor IDE cable
Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories
I/O shield
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation
User guide
Instant Music sticker
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land
package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor. The
motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is
fully compatible with Intel® 04B and 04A processors.
See page 2-6 for details.
ASUS Hyper-Path Technology
This unique technology from ASUS optimizes the true potential of the Intel®
865PE chipset to deliver the highest performance among competing
865PE-based solutions.
Dual-channel DDR400 memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the
motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/
266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required
bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the Intel® ICH5. 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.
AI Audio
The SoundMAX-class ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC supports 6-channel
5.1 surround sound output, stereo microphone input, variable sample rate
conversion (SRC), professional quality 103-dB out put with 94-dB SNR, and
analog enumeration capability. The SoundMAX 4 XL software features the
AudioESP™ (Audio Enumeration and Sensing Process) that allows intelligent
detection of the peripherals plugged into the audio ports and identifies the
incompatible devices, if any.
AGP 8X support
The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced
graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s.
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Sound Blaster Upgrade
The motherboard supports the Creative® Sound Blaster-enhanced audio
upgrade that provides state-of-the-art audio such as voice-enabled
applications, enhanced music experiences, home theater-quality DVD movies,
and next-generation game audio. See page 5-12 for details.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF
interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns
your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity
to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details.
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 2-21 and 2-29 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond
Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations
per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC
monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical
components.
1.3.2 ASUS Proactive feature
AI NET 2
AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet
cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the
condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s).
During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN
cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter
accuracy.
AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)
ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that
auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed
only when needed. See page 4-20 for details.
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1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features
CPU Lock Free support
The motherboard supports the CPU Lock Free feature that allows you to
adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. The reduction of multiplier value provides
more flexibility for increased external FSB frequency to raise the memory
bus bandwith. CPU Lock Free boosts overall performance by making
synchronous modification possible. Enjoy better performance at the same
CPU speed and improve your system without pushing the CPU to the limit.
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 4-5.
ASUS Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according
to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See
page 4-33 for details.
ASUS Multi-language BIOS
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice
from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure
easier and faster. See page 4-13 for details.
ASUS MyLogo™
This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add
style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-36 and
5-7 for details.
ASUS Instant Music
This unique feature allows you to play back audio files even before entering
the operating system. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function
keys and enjoy the music! See pages 4-29 and 5-9 for details.
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 previous
setting for each parameter.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers
and connectors on the motherboard.
Hardware
2
information
Chapter summary
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6
System memory .................................................................2-11
Expansion slots...................................................................2-15
Jumpers ..............................................................................2-20
Connectors .........................................................................2-23
ASUS P5P800
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
•
•
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
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
•
•
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
This is 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
®
P5P800
ON
OFF
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
P5P800 Onboard LED
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2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
2.2.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
2.2.2 Screw holes
Place ten (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
KBPWR
ATX12V
LGA775
SPDIF_O
COM1
USB20_12
USB2.0
Intel
82865PE
Memory
Controller
Hub
CPU_FAN
Top:
RJ-45
T: USB3
B: USB4
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
CHA_FAN1
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
SATA2
SATA1
Intel
ICH5
PCI1
®
AUX
CD
PCI2
USBPW56
USBPW78
4Mbit
Firmware
Hub
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
AD1985
USB56
USB78
PCI3
FP_AUDIO
P5P800
PCI4
CLRTC
SPDIF_OUT
PCI5
COM2
CHASSIS
PANEL
GAME
SB_PWR
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2.2.4 Layout Contents
Slots
Page
1. DDR2 DIMM slots
2. PCI slots
2-11
2-19
2-19
3. AGP slot
Jumpers
Page
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
2-20
2-21
2-22
2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
Rear panel connectors
Page
1. PS/2 mouse port
2. Parallel port
2-23
2-23
2-23
2-23
2-23
2-23
2-24
2-24
2-24
2-24
2-24
3. RJ-45 port
4. Line In port
5. Line Out port
6. Microphone port
7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
9. Serial 2 (COM2) port
8. S/PDIF out port
9. PS/2 keyboard port
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Internal connectors
P
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g
e
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
3. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE)
4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
5. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)
2-25
2-25
2-25
2-26
2-28
2-28
2-28
2-29
2-29
2-30
2-30
2-31
2-31
2-31
2-32
2-32
2-33
6. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN)
7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
8. Serial port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)
9. USB headers (10-1 USB56, USB78)
10. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR)
11. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V)
12. Optical audio connector (4-pin CD)
13. Auxilliary audio connector (4-pin AUX)
14. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)
15. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)
17. System panel connectors (20-1 pin PANEL)
- System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
- Hard Disk activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
- System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
- Power/Soft-off button(Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)
- Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
•
•
Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should
come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink
assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU
documentation, follow the latter.
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is
on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components.
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
•
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
•
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/
loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.3.1 Installling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
®
P5P800
P5P800 Socket 775
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing
towards you and the load lever is on your left.
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B)
until it is released from the retention tab.
PnP Cap
Retention tab
Load lever
A
B
This side of the cam
box should face you.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction
of the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a 100º
angle (A), then push the PnP cap
from the load plate window to
remove (B).
B
A
Load plate
5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of
the socket. The socket
alignment key should fit
Alignment key
into the CPU notch.
Gold triangle mark
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6. Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
A
B
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
•
•
This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land
package with Hyper-Threading Technology.
Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003
Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux,
use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are
using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading
Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and
performance.
•
•
Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 is recommended.
Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS
before installing a supported operating system.
•
For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading
Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS
setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item
Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only
if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
3. Reboot the computer.
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2.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed
heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and
performance.
•
•
Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly
When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU
separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certified
multi-directional heatsink and fan.
•
Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in
a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure
that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink
or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that
the four fasteners match the
holes on the motherboard.
Fastener
Motherboard hole
Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove
directed outward.
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2. Push down two fasteners at a
time in a diagonal sequence to
secure the heatsink and fan
assembly in place.
B
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
R
P5P800
P5P800 CPU Fan connector
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan
cable from the connector
on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN1.
2. Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a
time in a diagonal sequence
to disengage the heatsink
B
A
and fan assembly from the
A
motherboard.
B
A
B
B
A
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4. Remove the heatsink and fan
assembly from the
motherboard.
5. Rotate each fastener
clockwise to reset the
orientation.
When reset, each fastener
should be oriented as
shown, with the narrow
groove directed outward.
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2.4 System memory
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:
®
P5P800
P5P800 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
•
•
Use the blue DIMM slots first.
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.
2.4.2 Memory configurations
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Important notes
1. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain
memory modules from the same vendor. See the DDR400 Qualified
Vendor List (QVL) on page 2-14.
2. Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front
Side Bus). Refer to the Memory frequency/CPU FSB
synchronization table on page 2-14.
3. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency.
4. Double-sided DDR DIMMs with x16 (data bus=16bit) memory chips
are not supported due to chipset limitation.
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Recommended memory configurations
Sockets
Mode
DIMM_A1
(blue)
DIMM_A2
(black)
DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
(blue)
(black)
Single-channel
(1) Populated
—
—
—
(2)
(3)
(4)
—
—
—
Populated
—
Populated
—
—
—
—
—
—
Populated
—
Dual-channel
(1) Populated
(2)
Populated
—
—
Populated
Populated
(3) *Populated Populated
Populated Populated
* For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:
•
•
install identical DIMMs in all four sockets
install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets)
and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)
•
install same size DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and
another same size pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)
Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization
This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the
CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) and the type of DDR DIMM.
CPU FSB
800 MHz
533 MHz
DDR DIMM Type
PC3200/PC2700/PC2100
PC2700/PC2100
Memory Frequency
400/320*/266 MHz
333/266 MHz
*When using 800 MHz FSB CPU, PC2700 DDR DIMMs run only at 320MHz
(not 333MHz) due to chipset limitation.
DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List
S i z e
V e n d o r
M o d e l
B r a n d
S i d e ( s )
C o m p o n e n t
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
SAMSUNG
MICRON
KVR400X64C3A/256
KVR400X64C3A/512
KVR400X64C3A/256
KVR400X64C3A/512
KVR400X64C3A/256
KVR400X64C3A/512
M368L3223ETM-CCC
MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB
MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB
Hynix
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
HY5DU56822BT-D43
HY5DU56822BT-D43
HYB25D256800BT-5B
HYB25D256809BT-5B
D3208DL2T-5
Hynix
Infineon
Infineon
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
SAMSUNG
MICRON
MICRON
D328DIB-50
K4H560838E-TCCC
MT46V32M8TG-5BC
MT46V32M8TG-5BC
MICRON
(Continued on the next page)
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DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List
S i z e
V e n d o r
M o d e l
B r a n d
S i d e ( s )
C o m p o n e n t
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
Infineon
Infineon
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
Hynix
HYS64D32300HU-5-C
HYS64D64320HU-5-C
CMX256A-3200C2PT
VS512MB400
Infineon
Infineon
Winbond
Value Select
Hynix
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
HYB25D256800CE-5C
HYB25D256800CE-5C
W942508BH-5
VS32M8-5
HYMD232645D8J-D43
HYMD264646D8J-D43
GE2563200B
HY5DU56822DT-D43
HY5DU56822DT-D43
GL3LC32G88TG-5A
GL3LC32G88TG-5A
GLIL DDR 32M8
Hynix
Hynix
GEIL
GEIL
GEIL
GE5123200B
GEIL
GEIL
GD3200-256V
GEIL
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
A DATA
A DATA
A DATA
A DATA
A DATA
A DATA
Winbond
Winbond
PSC
TS32MLD64V4F3
TS64MLD64V4F3
TS128MLD64V4J
TS64MLD64V4F3
TS32MLD64V4F3
TS64MLD64V4F3
77.10636.19G
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Mosel
K4H560838F-TCCC
K4H560838F-TCCC
K4H510838B-TCCC
V58C2256804SAT5B
K4H560838E-TCCC
K4H560838E-TCCC
HYB25D256807BT-5B
HYB25D256807BT-5B
V58C2256804SAT5
V58C2256804SAT5B
K4H560838E-TCCC
K4H560838F-TCCC
HY5DU56822CT-D43
HY5DU56822CT-D43
ADD8608A8A-5B
ADD8608A8A-5B
W942508CH-5
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Infineon
Infineon
Mosel
77.10736.19G
77.10636.56G
77.10736.56G
Mosel
MDOSS6F3G31Y0K1E0Z
MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z
MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z
MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z
MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02
MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02
W9425GCDB-5
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Hynix
Hynix
N/A
N/A
Winbond
Winbond
PSC
W9451GCDB-5
W942508CH-5
AL5D8B53T-5B1K
AL6D8B53T-5B1K
MPXB62D-38KT3R
MPXC22D-38KT3R
AG64L64T8SQC4S
NT256D64S88B1G-5T
NT512D64S8HC0G-5T
A2S56D30BTP
PSC
PSC
A2S56D30BTP
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
ATP
N/A
KDL388P4LA-50
N/A
KDL388P4LA-50
SAMSUNG
NANYA
N/A
K4H560838D-TCC4
NT5DS32M8BT-5T
NT5DS32M8CT-5T
K4H560838D-TCC4
K4H560838D-TCC4
K4H560838D-TCCC
K4H560838D-TCCC
K4H560838E-TCCC
K4H560838E-TCCC
MT46V32M8TG-5BC
MT46V32M8TG-5BC
N2DS25680BT-5T
N2DS25680BT-5T
VT3225804T-5
NANYA
NANYA
BRAIN POWER B6U808-256M-SAM-400
BRAIN POWER B6U808-512M-SAM-400
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
MICRON
MICRON
NANYA
NANYA
VT
CENTURY
CENTURY
CENTURY
CENTURY
CENTURY
CENTURY
elixir
DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C
DXV2S8SSCCD3K27C
DXV6S8SSCCE3K27E
DXV2S8SSCCE3K27E
DXV6S8MC5BC3U27E
DXV2S8MC5BC3U27E
M2U25664DS88B3G-5T
M2U51264DS8HB3G-5T
N/A
elixir
Kreton
Kreton
N/A
VT
VT3225804T-5
Veritech
Pmi
VT400FMV/2561103
MD44256VIT3208GMHA01
V826632K24SCTG-D0
V826664K24SCTG-D0
VT
VT56DD32M8PC-5
V58C2256804SAT5B
V58C2256804SCT5B
V58C2256804SCT5B
MOSEL
N/A
ProMOS
ProMOS
N/A
Side(s): SS - Single Sided
DS - Double Sided
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified
Vendors List.
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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage
to both the motherboard and the components.
2
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
DDR DIMM notch
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
1
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the
socket.
1
Unlocked retaining clip
A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM
2
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
1
1
DDR DIMM notch
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following
sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already
installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep
the screw for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the
software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
I R Q
Priority
Standard Function
0
1
2
System Timer
1
Keyboard Controller
2
•
Re-direct to IRQ#9
3
11
12
13
14
15
3
Communications Port (COM2)*
Communications Port (COM1)*
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
Floppy Disk Controller
4
5
6
7
Printer Port (LPT1)*
8
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
Numeric Data Processor
Primary IDE Channel
9
4
10
11
12
13
14
15
5
6
7
8
9
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
PCI slot 1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
shared
—
—
shared
—
—
—
PCI slot 2
PCI slot 3
—
—
—
—
—
shared
—
PCI slot 4
—
—
—
used
—
—
—
PCI slot 5
—
—
—
shared
—
—
—
AGP slot
shared
—
—
—
—
—
—
Onboard USB 2.0 controller
Onboard USB controller 1
Onboard USB controller 2
Onboard USB controller 3
Onboard USB controller 4
Onboard LAN
—
—
—
—
—
shared
—
shared
—
—
—
—
—
—
used
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
used
—
—
—
—
—
shared
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
shared
—
—
Onboard Audio
—
—
—
—
—
—
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise,
conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system
unstable and the card inoperable.
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2.5.4 PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a
LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and
other cards that comply with PCI
specifications. The figure shows a
LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
2.5.5 AGP slot
The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP8X/4X cards. When
you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V
specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that
they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard.
Install only 1.5 V or 0.8 V AGP cards on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP
cards are not supported in this motherboard.
®
P5P800
Keyed for 1.5v
P5P800 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
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2.6 Jumpers
1 . Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the
cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to
pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
CLRTC
®
1 2
2 3
P5P800
Normal
Clear CMOS
(Default)
P5P800 Clear RTC RAM
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU
Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
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2 . USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,
USBPW56, USBPW78)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh,
power supply in reduced power mode).
The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.
The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB
connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.
USBPW12
USBPW34
3
2
2
1
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
USBPW56
USBPW78
®
2
1 2
3
P5P800
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
P5P800 USB device wake up
•
•
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,
the system would not power up.
The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
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3 . Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up
the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is
the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can
supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in
the BIOS.
KBPWR
1 2
2 3
+5V
+5VSB
(Default)
R
P5P800
P5P800 Keyboard power setting
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2.7 Connectors
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors
1
2
3
4
5
6
11
10
9
7
8
1 . PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2 . Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,
or other devices.
3 . LAN RJ-45 port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below
for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK SPEED
LED
LED
ACT/LINK LED
Status Description
SPEED LED
Status
OFF
Description
OFF
No link
10 Mbps connection
100 Mbps connection
1 Gbps connection
GREEN
BLINKING
Linked
ORANGE
GREEN
LAN port
Data activity
4 . Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD
player, or other audio sources.
5 . Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 4-channel, and 6-channel configuration, the function of
this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
6 . Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function
of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration.
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2, 4, or 6-channel audio configuration
Port
Headset
2-channel
4-channel
6-channel
Light Blue
Lime
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Bass/Center
Pink
7 . USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
8 . USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
9 . Serial port. This 9-pin serial port is for serial devices.
10. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio
output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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2.7.2 Internal connectors
1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other
end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
The Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable
connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
FLOPPY
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
®
P5P800
PIN 1
P5P800 Floppy disk drive connector
2 . IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)
These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. The Ultra
DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for
the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for
an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive),
and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard
disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the
second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer
to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.
•
The Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered
hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect
insertion when you connect the IDE cable.
•
Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.
PIN 1
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
®
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PIN 1
P5P800 IDE connectors
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3 . Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
SATA2
®
SATA1
P5P800
P5P800 SATA connectors
Important notes on Serial ATA
•
•
•
Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP
Service Pack1 or later versions before using the Serial ATA feature.
Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connectors are not
available in this motherboard.
The ICH chipset support to one of the IDE channels (either primary
or secondary channel) is disabled in a legacy operating system (DOS,
Windows® 98/ME) when you use the SATA connectors.
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Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations
The following are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configuration
supported by the Intel® ICH5 specifications.
Native operating systems (OS) are Windows® 2000/XP. ICH5 supports a
maximum of six (6) devices using these OS.
Legacy OS are MS-DOS, Windows 98/ME/NT4.0. ICH5 supports a
maximum of four (4) devices using these OS.
P-ATA
S
-
A
T
A
Operating System
Primary
Secondary
Port 0
Port 1
( 2 d e v i c e s )
( 2 d e v i c e s )
( 1 d e v i c e )
( 1 d e v i c e )
1. Windows® 2000/XP
2. Windows® 98/ME
Configuration A
•
•
•
•
•
—
•
•
•
Configuration B
—
•
•
•
Configuration C
•
—
—
Legend:
•
Supported
—
Not Supported
Required IDE Configuration settings in BIOS
Refer to the following table for the appropriate BIOS settings of the above
P-ATA and S-ATA device configurations. See section “4.3.6 IDE
Configuration” for details on the related BIOS items.
Windows
2000/XP
Windows 98/ME/NT4.0
BIOS Item
Onboard IDE Operate Mode
Enhanced Mode Support On
IDE Port Settings
A
B
C
Enhanced Mode
S-ATA
Compatible Mode Compatible Mode Compatible Mode
—
—
—
—
Primary P-ATA+S-ATA Sec. P-ATA+S-ATA
P-ATA Ports Only
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6 . Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
COM2
PIN 1
®
P5P800
P5P800 Serial port connector
The Serial port 2 module is purchased separately.
7 . USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME
module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a
slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors
comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps
connection speed.
®
P5P800
USB56
USB78
1
1
P5P800 USB 2.0 connectors
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will
damage the motherboard!
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8 . ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for an ATX 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.
•
•
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.
When using an ATX 12 V PSU with 20-pin power plug, make sure
that it can provide 8 A on the +12 V lead and at least 1A on the
+5V standby lead (+5 VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is
300 W, or 350 W for a fully configured system. The system may
become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
•
You must install a Power Supply Unit (PSU) with a higher power
rating if you intend to install additional devices.
ATX12V
EATXPWR
+12V DC GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
-12 Volts
Ground
PSON#
Ground
Ground
Ground
-5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
+12V DC GND
+5 Volts
Ground
®
Power OK
+5V Standby
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+3 Volts
P5P800
P5P800 ATX power connector
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4 . CPU and Chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W
max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the
fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that
the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of
sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the
fan connectors!
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
®
CHA_FAN
P5P800
P5P800 Fan connectors
5 . Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound
output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector
and the other end to the S/PDIF module.
SPDIF_OUT
®
P5P800
P5P800 Digital audio connector
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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9 . Internal audio connector (4-pin CD, AUX)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
CD (Black) AUX (White)
R
Right Audio Channel
Ground
Right Audio Channel
Ground
Ground
Ground
P5P800
Left Audio Channel
Left Audio Channel
P5P800 Internal audio connectors
10. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)
This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port
connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices
for playing or editing audio files.
®
P5P800
GAME
P5P800 Game connector
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11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or
switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch
cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a
high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is
removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis
intrusion event.
By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted
with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to
use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
CHASSIS
®
P5P800
(Default)
P5P800 intrusion connector
12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)
This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows
convenient connection and control of audio devices.
By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins
LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the
caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.
®
FP_AUDIO
P5P800
P5P800 Front Panel Audio Connector
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13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
PLED
SPEAKER
®
RESET
IDE_LED
P5P800
PWRSW
*
Requires an ATX power supply.
P5P800 System Panel connector
The sytem 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 (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.
•
•
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.
Power/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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This chapter describes the power up
sequence, the vocal POST messages,
and ways of shutting down the
system.
Powering up
3
Chapter summary
3.1
3.2
Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
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3.1 Starting up for the first time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the
system chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a
surge protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b.External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front
panel case lights up. For systems withATX power supplies, the system
LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor
complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby”
feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and
green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the
tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below)
or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see
anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power,
the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper
settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.
AMI BIOS beep codes
Beep Description
One beep
Error
Keyboard controller error
Refresh Time error
No master drive detected
Two continuous beeps followed by
two short beeps
Floppy controller failure
Two continuous beeps followed by
four short beeps
Hardware component failure
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup.
Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.
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3.2 Powering off the computer
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function
If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000:
1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...
2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click
the OK button to shut down the computer.
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.
If you are using Windows® XP:
1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.
2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four
seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on
the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4 for details.
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This chapter tells how to change
the system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions
of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
BIOS setup
4
Chapter summary
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
BIOS setup program ...........................................................4-10
Main menu ..........................................................................4-13
Advanced menu..................................................................4-18
Power menu........................................................................4-30
Boot menu ..........................................................................4-35
Exit menu ...........................................................................4-40
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable
floppy disk.)
2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.)
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or
gets corrupted.)
4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. 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 M y
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.
c. Click Start, then select Run.
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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.
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to 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 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is
accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests
(POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5P800.ROM.
2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.
3. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
EZFlash starting BIOS update
Checking for floppy...
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk
drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS
update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
EZFlash starting BIOS update
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P5P800.ROM”. Completed.
Start erasing.......|
Start programming...|
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
•
•
Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy
disk in the drive. A “P5P800.ROM not found!” error message appears
if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that
you rename the BIOS file to P5P800.ROM.
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4.1.3 AFUDOS utility
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment
using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also
allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when
the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
Copying the current BIOS
To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
•
•
Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at
least 600 KB free space to save the file.
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /o[filename]
where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than
eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three
alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM
Main filename
Extension name
3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy
disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
Write to file ...ok
A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS
file.
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Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS
file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact
BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /i[filename]
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable
floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5P800.ROM
4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5P800.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ..... done
Reading flash .... done
Advance Check........
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
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5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5P800.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ..... done
Reading flash .... done
Advance Check.........
Erasing flash ..... done
Writing flash ..... done
Verifying flash ... done
Please restart your computer
A:\>
4.1.4 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 P5P800.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...
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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 “P5P800.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.
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 “P5P800.ROM”. Completed.
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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4.1.5 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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4.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can
update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 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 can change
the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can
enable the security password feature or change 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 firmware hub.
The firmware hub 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. Being
a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections from the available options using the navigation
keys.
•
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings
to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load
Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “4.7 Exit
Menu.”
•
•
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for this motherboard and .
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items
Menu bar
Configuration fields
General help
System Time
System Date
Legacy Diskette A
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[1.44M, 3.5 in]
[English]
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
Third IDE Master
:[ST320413A]
:[ASUS CD-S340]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master
IDE Configuration
Select Screen
Select Item
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Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
Change Field
System Information
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Sub-menu items
Navigation keys
4.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
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.
4.2.3 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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4.2.4 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
[11:10:19]
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
[Thu 03/27/2003]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
[English]
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
Third IDE Master
:[ST320413A]
:[ASUS CD-S340]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master
IDE Configuration
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Change Field
System Information
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,
and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.
Main menu items
4.2.5 Sub-menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam
has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press
<Enter>.
4.2.6 Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-
configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You
cannot 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 “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”
4.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with
the configuration options for that item.
4.2.8 Scroll bar
Advanced Chipset settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
A scroll bar appears on the right side
may cause system to malfunction.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
Memory Acceleration Mode
DRAM Idle Timer
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Auto]
of a menu screen when there are items
that do not fit on the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /
<Page Down> keys to display the other
items on the screen.
DRAm Refresh Rate
Graphic Adapter Priority
Graphics Aperture Size
Spread Spectrum
[ 64 MB]
[Enabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
ICH Delayed Transaction
MPS Revision
[Enabled]
[1.4]
+-
F1
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Pop-up window
4.2.9 General help
Scroll bar
At the top right corner of the menu
screen is a brief description of the
selected item.
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4.3 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 “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu
screen items and how to navigate through them.
System Time
System Date
Legacy Diskette A
Language
[11:51:19]
[Thu 05/07/2004]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
[English]
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
Third IDE Master
:[ST320413A]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master
IDE Configuration
System Information
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
Allows you to set the system time.
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
4.3.3 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.]
4.3.4 Language [English]
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English]
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4.3.5 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave;
Third and Fourth IDE Master
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically 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
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]
[Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
Smart Monitoring
32Bit Data Transfer
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items
(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra
DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values 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]
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PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0]
[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]
[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
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]
4.3.6 IDE Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for
the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>
if you wish to configure the item.
IDE Configuration
Onboard IDE Operate Mode
Enhanced Mode Support On
[Enhanced Mode]
[S-ATA]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
[35]
Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating
system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using
native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP.
Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]
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Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]
The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA
and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the
default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may
use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any
Serial ATA device.
The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If
you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the
default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA]
[S-ATA] [P-ATA]
The Enhanced Mode Support On appears only when the item
Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set to Enhanced Mode.
IDE Port Settings [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA]
Allows selection of the IDE ports to activate if you are using a legacy
operating system. Set to [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] if you wish to use
the primary Parallel ATA and Serial ATA ports, or set to [Secondary
P-ATA+SATA] to enable the secondary P-ATA port instead. Setting to
[P-ATA Ports Only] disables the two Serial ATA ports supported by
ICH5. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [Secondary
P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only]
The IDE Port Settings appears only when the item Onboard IDE
Operate Mode is set to Compatible Mode.
IDE Detect Time Out [35]
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
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4.3.7 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS
Version
: 08.00.10
Build Date : 04/07/04
Processor
Type
: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz
Speed
Count
: 2800 MHz
: 1
System Memory
Size
: 512MB
AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory
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4.4 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 can cause the system to malfunction.
Configure CPU.
JumperFree Configuration
CPU Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCI PnP
USB Configuration
Instant Music Configuration
LAN Cable Status
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
F10
ESC
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration
Configure System Frequency/Voltage
AI Overclock Tuner
[Standard]
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] [Overclock 5%]
[Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] [A.I. NOS]
CPU Lock Free [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting this item to [Auto]
allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for
more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. This item appears only if
you installed a CPU with the CPU Lock Free feature.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The following item appears only when the AI Overclock Tuner item is set
to [Manual].
CPU External Frequency (MHz) [XXX] (value is 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. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the following table for
the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Use the
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Table 4.4.2 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization
Front Side Bus
CPU External Frequency
FSB 800
FSB 533
200 MHz
133 MHz
Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
Configuration options: [266 Mhz] [320 Mhz] [400 Mhz] [500 Mhz]
[533 Mhz] [Auto]
Selecting a DRAM frequency that is not supported by your DIMM module
may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to
the default setting.
AGP/PCI Frequency (MHz) [Auto]
Allows you to adjust to a higher AGP/PCI frequency for better system
performance and overclocking capability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [66.66/33.33] [72.73/36.36]
[80.00/40.00]
CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]
Allows selection of the CPU VCore voltage. The configuration options
depend on the CPU installed.
Selecting a very high VCore voltage may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
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DDR Reference Voltage [Auto]
Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage.
Configuration options: [2.85V] [2.75v] [2.65V] [2.55V] [Auto]
AGP VDDQ Voltage [1.50V]
Allows selection of the AGP operating voltage.
Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.70V] [1.60V] [1.50V]
The following item appears only when the AI Overclock Tuner item is set
to [AI N.O.S.].
N.O.S Mode [Auto]
Sets the Non-Delay Overclocking System mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load]
The following item appears only when the N.O.S Mode item is set to
[Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy].
Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled]
Disables or sets the turbo non-delay overclocking system percentage.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%]
[Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%]
[Overclock 30%]
4.4.2 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Configure Advanced CPU settings
Sets the ratio between
CPU Core Clock and the
FSB Frequency.
NOTE: If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz
Frequency
FSB Speed
: 2800 MHz
: 800 MHz
setpoint values may
differ.
Cache L1
Cache L2
Cache L3
: 16 KB
: 1024 KB
: 0 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked
Ratio Actual Value : 14
CPU Ratio
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
[ 14]
VID CMOS Setting:
[ 45]
+-
F1
Microcode Updation
Max CPUID Value Limit:
Enhanced C1 Control
CPU Internal Thermal Control
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
[Auto]
ESC Exit
Hyper Threading Technology
[Enabled]
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CPU Ratio [ 14]
Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus
frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the values. This item appears only when you
installed an unlocked CPU.
CPU Lock Free [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting this item to [Auto]
allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for
more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. This item appears only if
you installed a CPU with the CPU Lock Free feature.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
VID CMOS Setting [ 45]
Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run.
The default value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> or
<-> keys to adjust the values.
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Disables or enables the microcode updation.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support
CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
NX Technology [Disabled]
Enables or disables the NX Technology feature. This feature helps prevent
code execution from certain memory areas when combined with supporting
operating system (OS). This item appears only if you installed a CPU with
the NX Technology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check 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]
Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. This feature lowers the
frequency and voltage (Dynamic VID) to reduce power consumption.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.3 Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
may cause the system to malfunction.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
Memory Acceleration Mode
DRAM Idle Timer
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Auto]
DRAM Refresh Rate
[Auto]
Graphic Adapter Priority
Graphics Aperture Size
Spread Spectrum
[AGP/PCI]
[ 64MB]
[Enabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
MPS Revision
[1.1]
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Advanced Chipset Settings
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according
to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can
manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items.
The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks]
Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time
the data actually becomes available.
Configuration options: [2.0 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks]
Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR
SDRAM. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks]
Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and
the read/write command.
Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks]
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DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [8 Clocks]
Sets the RAS Activate to Precharge timing.
Configuration options: [8 Clocks] [7 Clocks] [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks]
DRAM Burst Length [8 Clocks]
Sets the DRAM Burst Length.
Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [8 Clocks]
Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto]
This field when [Enabled] minimize latencies from CPU to memory to boost
system performance. Enable this item to activate the ASUS HyperPath
Technology feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]
Setting to [Enabled] may cause the system to become unstable! If
this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto].
DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]
Sets the DRAM idle timer.
Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [16T] [64T] [Auto]
DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto]
Sets the DRAM refresh rate.
Configuration options: [Auto] [15.6 uSec] [7.8 uSec] [64 uSec] [64T]
If the system becomes unstable after changing the settings of any of
the above items, revert to the default settings.
Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI]
Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.
Configuration options: [AGP/PCI] [PCI/AGP]
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]
Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB]
[256MB]
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]
This field enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
MPS Revision [1.1]
Sets the Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) version.
Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]
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4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration
Onboard AC’97 Audio
Onboard LAN
Onboard LAN Boot ROOM
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Serial Port1 Address
Serial Port2 Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
ECP Mode DMA Channel
Parallel Port IRQ
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[378]
[ECP]
[DMA3]
[IRQ7]
[200/330]
Onboard Game/MIDI Port
OnBoard AC’97 Audio [Auto]
[Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device. If
an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if no
audio device is detected, the controller is disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
OnBoard LAN [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]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [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]
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Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item
allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
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]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
Onboard Game/MIDI Port [200/330]
Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300]
[208/330]
MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ10]
Sets the MIDI port IRQ. This item appears only when the Onboard
Game/MIDI Port item is set to 200/300, 200/330, 208/300, or
208/330. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ9] [IRQ10] [IRQ11]
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4.4.5 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 can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S
PCI Latency Timer
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
[No]
[64]
[Yes]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster
IRQ-3 assigned to
IRQ-4 assigned to
IRQ-5 assigned to
IRQ-7 assigned to
IRQ-9 assigned to
IRQ-10 assigned to
IRQ-11 assigned to
IRQ-14 assigned to
IRQ-15 assigned to
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
+-
F1
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
PCI Slot-1/5 IRQ Preference
PCI Slot-2 IRQ Preference
PCI Slot-3 IRQ Preference
PCI Slot-4 IRQ Preference
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
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 install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating
system configures the Plug and 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]
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Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
devices installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]
Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA
devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
PCI Slot-xx IRQ Preference [PCI Device]
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP
devices. When set to [Auto], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices.
Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Auto]
4.4.6 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.
USB Configuration
Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4
USB Devices Enabled: None
USB Function
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[HiSpeed]
Legacy USB Support
USB 2.0 Controller
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows
None.
USB Function [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy
operating systems (OS). 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 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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]
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]
No USB Mass Storage device detected
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]
Allows you to select the number of seconds POST waits for the USB
mass storage device after the start unit command. The message “No
USB mass storage device detected” appears if none is installed in the
system. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]
Emulation Type [N/A]
When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as
floppy drive, and the remaining drives as hard drives. Forced FDD
option can be used to force an HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD
(for example, ZIP drive).
The Device and Emulation Type items appear only when there are
installed USB devices.
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4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration
If enabled, power up
by PS/2 keyboard
function will be
disabled.
Instant Music Option
Instant Music
[Disabled]
Instant Music [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Enabling Instant Music automatically disables the PS/2 keyboard power-
up feature. See page 5-9 for details.
Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [IDE Secondary Master]
Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant
Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE
Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave]
The above item appears only if you enable the Instant Music item.
4.4.8 LAN Cable Status
The ASUS AI NET2 feature diagnoses and reports the status of the
Ethernet cables connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel.
POST Check LAN cable
LAN Cable Status
[Disabled]
Pair
Status
Length
1-2
3-6
4-5
7-8
Open
Open
Open
Open
0.0M
0.0M
0.0M
0.0M
POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]
Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.5 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.
Configure CPU.
Suspend Mode
[Auto]
[No]
[No]
Repost Video on S3 Resume
ACPI 2.0 Support
ACPI APIC Support
[Enabled]
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the
RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.5.5 APM Configuration
APM Configuration
Enabled or disable
APM.
Restore on AC Power Loss
[Power Off]
Power On By RTC Alarm
Power On By External Modems
Power On By PCI Devices
Power On PS/2 Keyboard
Power On PS/2 Mouse
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power 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 the system state was before the AC power loss.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
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]
The following items appear only when the Power On By RTC Alarm
item is set as Enabled.
RTC Alarm Date [xx]
Sets the RTC Alarm Date. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the
value. Configuration options: [Every Day] [01] ~ [31]
RTC Alarm Hour [xx]
Sets the RTC Alarm Hour. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the
value. Configuration options: [00] ~ [23]
RTC Alarm Minute [xx]
Sets the RTC Alarm Minute. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the
value. Configuration options: [00] ~ [59]
RTC Alarm Second [xx]
Sets the RTC Alarm Second. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
value. Configuration options: [00] ~ [59]
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Power On By External Modems [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 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]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
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]
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4.5.6 Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature
MB Temperature
[51ºC/122.5ºF]
[41ºC/105.5ºF]
CPU Q-Fan Control
[Disabled]
CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed
[3813 RPM]
[N/A]
VCORE Voltage
3.3V Voltage
5V Voltage
[ 1.320V]
[ 3.345V]
[ 5.094V]
[11.880V]
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
12V Voltage
+-
F1
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly
adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field
is set to [Enabled], the CPU Fan Ratio item appears to allow selection of
the appropriate fan speed ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM]
Set to DC mode when using a CPU fan with 3-pin connector. When using a
CPU fan with 4-pin connector, set to PWM.
Configuration options: [PWM] [DC]
For optimum performance, use of a 4-pin CPU fan that complies with the
Intel® Pulse Width Modulator (PWM) specifications is recommended.
CPU Fan Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system.
The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when
operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed
additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. This item
appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled.
Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] 80%] [70%] [60%]
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CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC]
Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed
is increased to lower the CPU temperature. This item appears only when
the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled. The configuration option varies
depending on the CPU installed.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the field shows N/A.
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected
to the chassis, 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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4.6 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.
APM Configuration
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
F10
ESC
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
[PM-ST330620A]
[PS-ASUS CD-S360]
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 appears on the screen depends
on the number of devices installed in the system.
Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
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4.6.2 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
AddOn ROM Display Mode
Bootup Num-Lock
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Force BIOS]
[On]
PS/2 Mouse Support
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Enabling this item allows the 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]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ 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 the F1 key to be pressed when
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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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]
4.6.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Security Settings
<Enter> to change
password.
Supervisor Password
User Password
: Not Installed
: Not Installed
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
Change Supervisor Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection
[Disabled]
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 set a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
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.
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If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the
CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow
you to change other security settings.
Security Settings
Supervisor Password
User Password
: Not Installed
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level
[Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check
[Setup]
Boot Sector Virus Protection
[Disabled]
Select Screen
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 changes only to selected fields, such as Date and
Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup
utility.
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 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 at
least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
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The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
Clear User Password
Select this item 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]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.7 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 Options
Exit system setup
after saving the
Exit & Save Changes
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.
An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even
when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation
window appears. Select Yes 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. Press <Enter> to save 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 Yes 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 Yes 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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This chapter describes the contents
of the support CD that comes with
the motherboard package.
Software
5
support
Chapter summary
5.1
5.2
5.3
Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1
Support CD information........................................................ 5-1
Software information ........................................................... 5-7
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5.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/2003 Server/XP
operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and
corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
•
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to
your OS documentation for detailed information.
•
Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the
Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later versions before installing the
drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
5.2 Support CD information
The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the
drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all
motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time
without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to
display support
CD/motherboard
information
Click 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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5.2.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables
Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the
motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the
method for configuring the chipset components.
You can install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or
unattended preload. Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user
input during installation. User input is not required when installing the driver
in silent or unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme
file that came with the utility for details.
SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application
Installs the ADI® AD1985 SoundMAX audio driver and application.
Marvell Gigabit LAN Driver
Installs the Marvell® Yukon 88E8053 Gigabit LAN driver that provides up to
1000 Mbps data transfer rates.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different
operating system versions.
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5.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the
motherboard supports.
ASUS P5P800 motherboard support CD for Windows XP Home/Professional
Marvell VCT Application
ASUS PC Probe V2.23.03
ASUS Update V5.30.01
Microsoft DirectX 9.0b
Anti-Virus Utility
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0
ASUS Screen Saver
Marvell Yukon VCT Application
Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) application. The VCT
is a cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults
and shorts. See page 5-11 for details.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system
voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you
keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
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 9.0b driver.
Anti-virus application
The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses
that destroys data.
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ADOBE Acrobat Reader
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and
print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Screen Saver
Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.
The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different
operating system versions.
5.2.4 ASUS Contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can
also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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5.2.5 Other information
The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information
on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to
display the specified information.
Motherboard Info
Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Browse this CD
Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
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Technical support Form
Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out
when requesting technical support.
Filelist
Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in
text format.
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5.3 Software information
Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will
conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or
readme file that came with the software application for more information.
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™
The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo
is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests
(POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the
ASUS Update utility from the support CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities
menu” for details.
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Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a
copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from
the ASUS website. See section “4.1.3 AFUDOS utility”.
Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to
[Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo™. See section “4.6.2
Boot Settings Configuration”.
You can create your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file
formats.
To launch the ASUS MyLogo™:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.5 ASUS Update
utility” for details.
2. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next.
3. Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot
logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next.
4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then
click Next.
5. When prompted, locate the new
BIOS file, then click Next. The
ASUS MyLogo™ window appears.
6. From the left window pane, select
the folder that contains the image
you intend to use as your boot
logo.
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7. When the logo images appear on
the right window pane, select an
image to enlarge by clicking on
it.
8. Adjust the boot image to your
desired size by selecting a value
on the Ratio box.
9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original
BIOS to load the new boot logo.
10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot
logo during POST.
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5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music
The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature
called Instant Music. The onboard audio AC’97 CODEC supports this
feature, which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW).
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Instant Music only supports CDs in audio format.
Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on
sound card.
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Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard.
To enable ASUS Instant Music:
1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM,
DVD-ROM, or CD-RW drive) to the 4-pin CD-In connector (labeled CD)
on the motherboard. See section “2.7 Connectors” for the location.
Make sure to connect the CD-ROM audio cable; otherwise, you cannot
control the audio volume using the Instant Music function keys.
2. Turn on the system and enter the BIOS by pressing the <Del> key
during the Power On Self-Tests (POST).
3. From the BIOS screen select Advanced then Instant Music
Configuration.
4. In the Instant Music Configuration menu, select the item
Instant Music and set it to Enabled. See section “4.4.7 Instant
Music Configuration”.
5. The Instant Music CD-ROM Drive item appears if you enabled
Instant Music. Highlight the item then press <Enter> to display the
CD-ROM options.
6. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.
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•
The Scroll Lock LED is fixed to ON after enabling Instant Music.
The Caps Lock LED turns ON when you pause the CD playback.
When set to Instant Music mode, the system wake-up features
(LAN, keyboard, mouse, USB) are deactivated. In this case, power
up the system using the power switch.
•
If the system looses connection or does not detect any optical
drive, the Instant Music feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically.
A “beep” indicates this condition.
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To use ASUS Instant Music:
1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so
that the system has standby power.
2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your
keyboard to play audio CDs. These keys only function as indicated if
you enabled the Instant Music item in BIOS.
Instant Music function keys (Set 1)
CD
ON/OFF
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
PREVIOUS
NEXT
VOL. DOWN
VOL. UP
Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
To guide you in using Instant Music, place the Instant Music label over
the the function keys of the keyboard. The Instant Music keyboard label
comes with your motherboard package.
Instant Music function keys (Set 2)
CAPS
LOCK LOCK
LED LED
SCROLL
CD ON/OFF
STOP/EJECT
PLAY/PAUSE
PREVIOUS
NEXT
VOL. DOWN
VOL. UP
3. Connect speakers or a headphone to the Line Out (lime colored) port
on the rear panel for audio output. You may also connect a headphone
to the headphone jack on the CD-ROM drive front panel.
4. Press <Esc> to turn ON Instant Music.
5. Place an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive.
6. Press <F1> or the <Space Bar> to play the first track on the CD.
If there is no CD in the drive and you press <F1> or <Space Bar>, the
drive tray ejects.
7. Refer to the Instant Music function key definitions on the previous
page to select other tracks or control the volume.
8. Press <F2> or <Enter> once to stop playing the CD.
Press <F2> or <Enter> one more time to eject the CD.
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5.3.2 AI NET 2
The Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that
reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry
(TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables,
impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew
problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy.
The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly
manageable and controlled network system. This utility can be incorporated
in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as
development diagnostics.
Using the Virtual Cable Tester™
To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility:
1. Launch the VCT utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking
Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester.
2. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the menu to display the screen
below.
3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.
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The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000
operating systems.
The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN
port(s).
The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is
disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to
the LAN port(s).
•
If you want the system to check the LAN cable before entering the
OS, enable the POST Check LAN cable item in the BIOS. See
section “4.4.8 LAN Cable Status” on page 4-29 for details.
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5.3.3 AI Audio
The ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability
through the SoundMAX Digital Audio System to deliver the ultimate audio
experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio
synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input
technologies.
Follow the installation wizard install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and
Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard
package to activate the 6-channel audio feature.
•
•
You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.
SoundMAX Digital Audio requires Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP
operating system. Make sure that one of these operating systems is
installed before installing the SoundMAX Digital Audio software.
If the SoundMAX Digital Audio System is correctly
installed, you will find the SoundMAX Control Panel
icon on the taskbar.
SoundMAX Control
Panel icon
From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX
Control Panel icon to display the following menu.
Click to display the
SoundBlaster audio
upgrade website
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Creative Digital Audio upgrade
The SoundBlaster® Live! Motherboard upgrade allows you to enhance your
motherboard audio and use advanced tools to experience extraordinary and
thrilling audio features. This affordable upgrade includes state-of-the-art
audio such as voice-enabled applications, home theater-quality DVD
movies, and next-generation game audio.
Audio preferences
The Preferences page of the SoundMAX Digital Audio System allows you to
change various audio settings.
Listening environment options
This section includes the Speaker Setup, Acoustic Environment models,
Virtual Ear™ models and the Virtual Theater™ Surround feature. Follow
screen instructions to adjust the listening environment options.
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MIDI Music Synthesizer
The SoundMAX Digital Audio System supports several audio technologies
including SoundMAX SPX™, DLS by XG, and General MIDI.
Microphone
Follow the screen instructions to configure the microphone to your desired
settings.
The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports
on the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel
audio configuration. See the audio configuration table in page 2-24 for
details.
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