User Guide Motherboard P4P8X
E1299 Checklist First Edition V1 May 2003 Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Features Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................. vii ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii P4P8X specifications summary ......................................................
Contents Safeguards 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar ................................................................ 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items ............................................................ 2-9 2.2.5 Sub-menu items ..................................................... 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields ......................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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.
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.
About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: General Tel: General Fax: General Email: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2894-3449 info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): Notebook (Tel): Desktop/Server (Tel): Support Fax: Web Site: +886-2-2890-7121 (English) +886-2-2890-7122 (English) +886-2-2890-7123 (English) +886-2-2890-7698 www.asus.com.
P4P8X specifications summary CPU CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron up to 3.
P4P8X specifications summary Internal I/O 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion GAME connector S/PDIF out connector CD/AUX/Modem audio connectors Front panel audio connector BIOS features 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ACPI, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS EZ Flash Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability DMI 2.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4P8X motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4P8X motherboard! The ASUS P4P8X motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The P4P8X incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the Intel® 865P chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.
1.3 Special features Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron Processors with 512KB L2 cache and an 533/400 MHz system bus. The CPU features the Intel HyperThreading Technology and a new power design that allows up to 3.2GHz core frequencies. The motherboard will also support the next generation Intel Prescott CPU. See page 1-12.
USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See pages 1-5 and 1-28. 6-channel digital audio The ADI AD1985 AC’97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range. A digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate an optional S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Out module. See page 3-5.
1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1. ATX 12V connector 17. LAN controller 2. CPU socket 18. PS/2 mouse port 3. North Bridge controller 19. Parallel port 4. DDR DIMM sockets 20. RJ-45 port 5. ATX power connector 21. Line In jack 6. Super I/O controller 22. Line Out jack 7.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 10 16 15 14 18 13 12 19 11 20 21 22 23 28 1-6 27 26 25 24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1 ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor, with 800/533/400 MHz system bus that allows 4.3GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. 3 North bridge controller.
14 WiFi slot. The WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) slot connects a Wi-Fi certified equipment for wireless networking that allows 11Mbps transmission (with a fallback to 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps) in the 2.4 GHz band. Wi-Fi networks use radio technologies known as IEEE 802.11b to provide a fast reliable wireless connectivity. 15 PCI slots. These five 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 16 Audio CODEC.
1.5 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) FLOPPY1 30.5cm (12.0in) Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In SEC_IDE1 USB2.
1.6 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. 3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. 4.
1.7 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The motherboard uses the micro-ATX form factor that measures 12 inches x 9 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.
1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. The socket is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. This processor supports 533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates of up to 3.2GB/s. The socket will also support the Intel Prescott CPU when available. Gold Mark Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner.
1.8.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°100° angle. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. Gold Mark 4.
1.9 System memory 80 Pins DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PCPC2700/PC2100 DDR DIMMs. The following figure shows the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 104 Pins ® P4P8X P4P8X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.9.
Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 (blue) Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 (black) (blue) DIMM_B2 (black) (1) Populated — — — (2) — Populated — — (3) — — Populated — (4) — — — Populated — Populated — (1) Populated (2) — Populated — Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets, or • install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIM
Table 3 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) (Overclocked Mode) Size Vendor 512MB TwinMOS M2G9J16AGATT9F081AA4T P/N Number DS/SS 256MB TwinMOS M2S9I08AFAPS9F0811A-T SS A2S56D30ATP 2 256MB Apacer 77.10636.465 SS K4H560838D-TCC4 1 DS Component TMD7608F8E50D Max. DIMMs 2 512MB Apacer 77.10736.
1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. NOTE: The AGP slot supports only +0.8V or 1.5V AGP cards. 2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for BIOS information. 3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 4.
1.10.3 PCI slots There are five 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. • • • The PCI 5 slot and the WiFi slot can not be used at the same time. When installing long PCI cards, it is recommended that to install in PCI slots 2, 4 or 5. Long PCI cards installed in PCI slot 1 may interfere with the SATA connectors.
1.11 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
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.
1.12 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). FLOPPY1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
Refer to the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations on the next page. 3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66 IDE ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA100/66 master device.
4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA hard disks. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra ATA/133).
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 “2.3.6 IDE Configuration” for details on the related BIOS items. Windows 2000/XP BIOS item Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode A Compatible Mode — • • Compatible Mode C Compatible Mode — — — Primary P-ATA+S-ATA Sec. P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA Ports Only Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Port Settings Windows 98/Me/NT4.
6. SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. SMB1 ® 1 P4P8X SMBus Connector Ground SMBDATA +3V FLOATING SMBCLK P4P8X 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, PWR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V.
8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. ® BLINE_OUT_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R 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. MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L FP_AUDIO P4P8X P4P8X Front Panel Audio Connector 9.
10. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports an optional GAME/MIDI module. Connect the GAME/ MIDI cable to this connector. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. The USB 2.0/GAME module is purchased separately. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V ® P4P8X MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V GAME1 P4P8X Game Connector 11.
12. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB headers are available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. Connect an optional USB 2.0/GAME module to this header. The module has two USB 2.
14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Speaker Connector +5V Ground Ground Speaker PLED- IDE_LED P4P8X SMI Lead Reset Ground ® ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PLED+ Power LED Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. P4P8X System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED.
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The original BIOS file for this motherboard is in the support CD. Copy the original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S Windows environment a.
4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i where “filename” means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk. The screen displays the status of the update process. The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. A:\>afudos /ip4p8x.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file .....
2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it to P4P8X.ROM.
2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. 1. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4P8X.ROM) before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2.
To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. Place the support CD in the CD-ROM. The support CD contains the original BIOS for this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM...
2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware hub (FWH) that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future.
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration Configuration fields [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.
2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.
2.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press Enter to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Select the type of device connected to the system. Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.
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] 2.3.
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.
2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 05/13/03 ID : P4P8X063 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration Configure CPU. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.4.
If you are using an unlocked CPU, the item CPU Ratio appears under the AI Overclock Tuner item. You may select your desired ratio from the available options. CPU Ratio [12] This field sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus (FSB) Frequency. If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, the actual and setpoint values may differ. When you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual], the related overclocking items appear.
CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select a specific CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.6000V] ... [1.4750V] Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. A very high Vcore voltage may severely damage the CPU! 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.
2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction.
DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks] This item 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] This item 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] This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command.
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration OnBoard AC’97 Audio OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ OnBoard Game/MIDI Port [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Disabled] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit OnBoard AC’97 Audio [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device.
Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. When the item Parallel Port Address is set to 278, the Parallel Port Mode options are only Normal and EPP. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Allows selection of the Parallel Port ECP DMA channel.
2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction.
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], 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: [Available] [Reserved] DMA Channel xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specific DMA channel is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled[ USB 2.
2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS -> AML ACPI table [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] Configure CPU. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.5.
2.5.6 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [Enabled] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [50%] System Thermal [Disabled] Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss [On/Off] [Power Off] Power Power Power Power Power [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] On On On On On By By By By By RTC Alarm External Modem PCI Devices PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Enabled or disable APM.
Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] Restore on AC Power Loss [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 was the system state before the AC power loss.
2.5.7 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature Power Temperature [44°C/111°F] [36°C/96.5°F] N/A CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed [2250RPM] N/A N/A VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [1.550V] [3.386V] [4.890V] [11.
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.6.
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Typematic Rate Boot to OS/2 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.
Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of letters and/ or numbers, then press Enter. Your password should have at least six characters. 3.
Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press Enter. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of letters and/ or numbers, then press Enter. Your password should have at least six characters. 3. Confirm the password when prompted.
2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this menu.
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 3.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel® Chipset Inf Update program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program that enables Plug-n-Play INF support for Intel chipset components. This utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured.
ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™.
3.3 Software information 3.3.1 SoundMAX® 4 XL software The ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX4 XL with AudioESP™ software 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.
Setup wizards Use the speaker and microphone setup wizards to fine tune the gain/attenuation of the inputs/outputs for optimal audio performance. You may launch the setup wizards by clicking the Configuration button when AudioESP detects and verifies a newly connected peripheral, or by clicking on the control panel. icon from the SoundMAX Speaker wizard Follow the screen instructions to configure the speakers to your desired settings.
Audio preferences The Preferences page of the SoundMAX4 XL allows you to change various audio settings. Listening environment options The SoundMAX4 XL support several audio technologies including SoundMAX SPX™ Animated Audio, 3DPA™, MultiDrive™ 5.1, EnvironmentFC™, MacroFX/ ZoomFX™, and Virtual Theater Surround.
Rear panel audio ports function variation The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports on the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.
3.3.2 Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) Technology The P4P8X motherboard supports the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) Technology. The VCT virtually diagnose and report cable faults using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR). With this essential tool, installation and network diagnosis have never been easier. The VCT technology detects and reports open and shorted cables with up to 1 meter of accuracy.
4. Click on the (VCT) Virtual Cable Tester button. The following screen display appears. 5. Click on Run to execute test. 3-10 • The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature is supported in Windows® XP™ and Windows® 2000™ operating systems only. • The Run button on the VCT Tester dialogue box is disabled if no problem is detected on the network.
