User Guide Motherboard P4R800-VM
E1511 Checklist Revised Edition V3 December 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 ........................................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ............................................................................ viii P4R800-VM specification summary ............................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ................................................................
Contents Safeguards Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 iv Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ............. 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-3 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 BIOS Setup program .....................
Contents 2.6 2.7 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-22 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-22 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-23 2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-24 Exit menu ......................................................................... 2-26 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system ..................
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 guide. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
P4R800-VM specification summary* CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready New power design for next generation Intel® Prescott CPU Chipset ATI RADEON™ 9100 IGP ATI IXP200 Front Side Bus (FSB) 800/533/400 MHz Memory 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB memory Supports PC3200*/2700/2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs. (*Supports one single-sided PC3200 [DDR400] DIMM per channel only) Expansion slots 1 x AGP 8X/4X (1.
P4R800-VM specification summary* Internal I/O 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB ports CPU and chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors Front panel audio connector Panel connectors COM connector TV-out connector Power LED connector** BIOS features 4Mb Flash EEPROM, AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, DMI, Green,PnP features, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS MyLogo2, and ASUS EZ Flash Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of this 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® P4R800-VM motherboard! The ASUS P4R800-VM 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 P4R800-VM package for the following items. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.
The RADEON™ 9100 IGP provides processor interface with 800/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at 400/333/266/200MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that supports AGP 8X specification. The IXP 200 (SB200) is a subsystem that integrates various I/O functions including dual-channel ATA100 bus master IDE controller, up to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I/O APIC interrupt and Ethernet controllers, and LPC, AC’97 2.2 interfaces, Ethernet controller, and PCI 2.2 interface.
CrashFree BIOS2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a bootable floppy disk, when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-21.
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. 3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. 4.
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KBPWR1 Socket 478 TV-OUT1 CHA_FAN1 ATI RADEON 9100 IGP 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW12 1 2 ATX Power Connector ATX12V1 USB2.
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. Gold Arrow P4R800-VM P4R800-VM Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1-8 1. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.
1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°100° angle. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. Gold Mark 4.
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 80 Pins 104 Pins DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. P4R800-VM P4R800-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to install the memory modules first.
Table 1: Recommended memory configurations Mode/DIMM Type DIMM_A1 (blue) Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 (black) (blue) DIMM_B2 (black) Single-channel (1) Populated — — — (PC3200/PC2700/ PC2100/PC1600) (2) — Populated — — (3) — — Populated — (4) — — — Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated — Populated — (PC2700/PC2100/ PC1600) (2) — Populated — Populated Dual-channel (PC3200) (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated (1) Populated — (Single-sided) Populated — (Single-
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to install a DIMM. DDR DIMM notch 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
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1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Install only +1.5V AGP cards.
1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). Both jumpers are set to pins 1-2 (+5V) by default because not all computers have the appropriate power supply to support this feature.
1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. Line In port.
1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraATA100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraATA100 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraATA100 master device. 1. Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. 2.
3. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. In addition to the 20-pin ATXPWR connector, this motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU.
5. TV out connector (6-1 pin U38) This connector connects a front panel daughter card with an audio TV-out port. TV_OUT1 1 P4R800-VM ASUS AV/S P4R800-VM TV Out Connector The ASUS AV/S module is not included in this motherboard package. 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_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.
7. Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAK1) This connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAK1 P4R800-VM +5V GND GND Speak Out 1 P4R800-VM Speaker Out Connector 8. USB header (10-1 pin USB56) USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available for additional USB ports. Connect the USB cable of an optional USB 2.0 module to this header. You may install the USB module in the chassis front panel.
9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is an interface for the front panel cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. P4R800-VM BLINE_OUT_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R Be default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable. MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L FP_AUDIO1 P4R800-VM Front Panel Audio Connector 10.
11. Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED1) This 3-1 pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the 3-pin power LED cable from the system chassis to this connector. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. The power LED lead (PLED1) is present only on PCB versions 1.03 or later. P4R800-VM PLED1 P4R800-VM PLED Setting PLED+ NC PLED- 1 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
• Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR_BTN) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • IDE LED Lead (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector supplies power to the hard disk drive activity LED.
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 following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. See Chapter 3 for details.
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS The AFUDOS.EXE utility can also be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. The copy can be used as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o where “filename” can be any user provided filename of not more than eight (8) alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3) alpha-numeric characters for the extension name. Press the Enter key.
Write down the BIOS file name to a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Boot the system from the floppy disk. 4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i where “filename.rom” means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk. The screen displays the status of the update process.
2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS LPC chip so it is accessible by simply pressing + 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 P4R800VM.
2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. 1. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R800VM.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 Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [11:10:19] [Thu, 09/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave General help System Information Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave [11:10:19] [Thu, 09/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
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 [11:10:19] [Thu, 09/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
2.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press Enter to display the IDE device information. Select the type of device connected to the system. Primary IDE Master 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.
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. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS.
2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Options for NB. NorthBridge Configuration Init. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] DRAM CAS Select AGP Aperture Size UMA Frame Buffer Size [Slow] [64MB] [64MB] Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Init.
UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of the onboard graphics controller memory use. Configuration options: [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [None] Southbridge Configuration AC97 Audio Device Onboard LAN Device USB 1.1 OHCI Controllers USB 2.0 EHCI Controller Legacy USB Support [Auto] [Enabled] [Both] [Enabled] [Enabled] AC97 Audio Device [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device.
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627 Super IO Chipset Serial Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version Parallel Port IRQ Allows BIOS to select Serial Port Base Address. [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [EPP] [1.9] [IRQ7] Serial Port Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [Disabled] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base address.
2.4.4 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.
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] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the power settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.
2.5.5 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Resume on Keyboard Resume on PS/2 Mouse RTC Resume [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Go into On/Off, Standby or Suspend when Power button is pressed. 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.
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [44°C/111°F] [36°C/96.5°F] CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed [5234RPM] [N/A] CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [1.808V] [3.376V] [5.080V] [11.977V] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, and motherboard temperatures.
VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP”. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
2.6.3 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 Supervisor Password User Password Not Installed Not Installed to change password. again to disable password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.
Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Not Installed Not Installed to change password. again to disable password. [Full Access] [Setup] 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.
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 Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit.
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® ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 • 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. • This motherboard does not support Windows® 98SE.
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. ATI Chipset All in One Driver The item installs the ATI Chipset All in one Driver. AD1888 Driver and Application This item installs the AD1888 audio driver and application. 3Com LAN Driver This item installs the 3Com LAN Driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 This item installs the Microsoft® DirectX 8.1. PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the Tren Micro PC-CILLIN 2002 anti-virus program.View the PC-CILLIN online help for details. Adobe Acrobat Reader This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. The Acrobat Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.
