® P4T-M Intel® 850 Micro-ATX Motherboard USER’S MANUAL ASUS P4T-M User’s Manual 1
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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7 1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7 2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-M ....................................................................... 8 2.
CONTENTS 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 64 4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................ 65 4.7 Exit Menu ................................................................................. 67 5. SOFTWARE SETUP ....................................................................... 69 5.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 69 5.2 Start Windows ...................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE 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.
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. INTRODUCTION FEATURES HARDWARE SETUP BIOS SETUP SOFTWARE SETUP SOFTWARE REFERENCE APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard.
2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-M The ASUS P4T-M motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • • 2. FEATURES Specifications • • • • • • • • • 8 Intel Processor Support: Intel Socket 423 Pentium® 4 processors.
2. FEATURES • • • • Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98/2000/Millenium compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup.
2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance Features • 2. FEATURES Performance • • • • 10 High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/100/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.
2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • • • • • • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard is a new technology to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. When auto throttling is enabled, the CPU with throttle down to 50% of its duty cycle when the CPU temperature reaches the threshold and return to 100% of its duty cycle when temperature lowers to normal level. This function ensures the best performance and reliability.
2. FEATURES 2.2 P4T-M Motherboard Components See opposite page for locations. Location Processor Support Socket 423 for Pentium 4 Processors ....................................... 1 2. FEATURES MB Components Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ............................... 2 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) ......................................... 11 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) ................................................... 9 Yamaha Audio Chipset .........................................
2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 2 1 4 5 6 7 3 26 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T-M Motherboard Layout 24.4cm (9.60in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard Multi I/O CPU_FAN Bottom: Top: 1394HEAD2 1394 Physical Layer Chip Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PRIMARY IDE Mic In 24.4cm (9.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Expansion 1) 2) 3) 3) 4) RIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 CPU HEATSINK PCI1/2/3 AGP 4X p.17 p.19 p.20 p.23 p.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started IMPORTANT: Due to Pentium 4 CPU’s power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is recommended for this motherboard. For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 230W and at least 8.5A on the +12V lead is required. For heavily-loaded configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 300W is required.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory. This motherboard has four 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM/C-RIMM) will fit in only one orientation. P4T-M 3. H/W SETUP System Memory P4T-M 184-Pin RIMM Sockets C-RIMM RIMM Sockets RIMM with Heat Spreader IMPORTANT: Do not touch the memory module’s connectors. Handle the module only by the edges. 1. Make sure that the notch keys in the module are aligned with the small ribs inside the RIMM sockets.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket for the P4 Socket 423 CPU. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If not, then purchase a fan before turning on the system. Socket 423 Pentium 4 Gold Arrow ® P4T Gold Arrow 3. H/W SETUP CPU P4T-M Socket 423 3.5.1 CPU Installation 1. Locate the P4 Socket 423 and open it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. Then lift the lever upwards.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 1. Two black plastic heatsink support braces have built-in retaining clips, below left. An alternate heatsink support brace with two separate retaining clips may be included with this package, below right. Both types of supports may be affixed to the motherboard using the plastic plugs and shown in #2 below. 3. H/W SETUP Heatskink Built-in retaining clips Separate retaining clips 2.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Step 1: Mount the Black Plastic Heatsink Support Braces: 1. Insert the four black plastic collars from the top through to the bottom of the motherboard. Insert the white plastic plugs into the middle of the black plastic collars and pop them firmly out the bottom of the motherboard. This instruction applies to both types of heatsink support clips in steps 2a and 2b. 3. H/W SETUP Heatsink Step 2a: Mount Heatsink Using Built-in Retaining Clips: 1. Open the retaining clips.
3. HARDWARE SETUP Step 2b: Mount Heatsink Using Separate Retaining Clips 1. Latch the large middle clip on the metal heatsink retainer to the central black tab on the plastic heatsink support base. 3. H/W SETUP Heatskink 2. Then latch the slotted metal tab on the heatsink retaining clip to the protruding black tab on the end of the plastic heatsink support base. 3. Push down on the levered end of the heatsink retaining clip until it locks into place. 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the fan connector.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Expansion Cards In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to support these cards. Follow the steps in the next section when installing expansion cards. WARNING! Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card ASUS P4T-M User’s Manual 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free. Standard Interrupt Assignments 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 4X) This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP 4X) to support a new generation of AGP graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth. P4T-M 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards P4T-M Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) IMPORTANT: Only 1.5V AGP cards are supported. ASUS® AGP 4X cards are rated for both 1.5 and 3.3 Volts. Early AGP cards only operate at 3.3 volts and will not fit properly into the new AGP 4X slots.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 External Connectors WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy disk drives.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration). NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin female) 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 4) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1, 10-1 pin COM2) One serial port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) Universal Serial Bus Ports (Black two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. For additional USB ports, you can use the USB headers (see USB Headers later in this section). NOTE: USB Function (see 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) must be Enabled to use these ports. USB 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 8) Joystick/MIDI Connector (15-pin Female GAME_AUDIO) You may connect game joysticks or game pades to this connector for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing audio. Game/MIDI (15-pin Female) 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 9) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” Female) Line Out can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers. Line In allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your computer or played through the Line Out.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 11) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the motherboard’s primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector. Then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/100 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to your UltraDMA/100 master device. It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/100 devices be connected to the secondary IDE connector.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 13) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin VIDEO, CD_IN, AUX) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from such audio-visual sources as a VIDEO or CD-ROM input, or MPEG card. AUX_CON P4T-M Internal Audio Connectors Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4T-M CD IN 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 15) Chassis (CHA_FAN), CPU (CPU_FAN), Power Supply (PWR_FAN) Fan Connectors (3 pins) These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 16) Digital Audio Interface Connector (3-pin SPDIFOUT) This connector is used to send audio signal outputs to amplifiers and speakers and to digital recording devices like mini CD player/recorders. 1 +5V SPDIFOUT Ground P4T-M SPDIFOUT 3. H/W SETUP Connectors P4T-M Digital Audio Interface 17) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL) This connector supports a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7. Appendix).
3. HARDWARE SETUP 18) Standard and Consumer Infrared (SIR) Module Connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to select whether UART2 is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 20) Power Supply Connectors (20-pin block ATXPWR) (4-pin ATX12V) These connectors supply ATX 12V power. Each power supply plug inserts in one orientation only. Push down firmly and make sure the pins are aligned. IMPORTANT: For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 230W and at least 8.5A on the +12V lead is required. For heavily-loaded configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 300W is required.
3. HARDWARE SETUP The following diagram is for items 22–28: Message LED P4T-M SMI Lead Reset Ground +5 V MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground +5 V PLED Keylock Ground Power LED Speaker Connector +5V Ground Ground Speaker Keyboard Lock Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. P4T-M System Panel Connectors 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.8 Starting Up the First Time 1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ). 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order: a. Your monitor b.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 7. During power-on, hold down to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switching off the power switch. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down your operating system.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode.
4. BIOS SETUP 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result in your motherboard having more problems! 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 1.
4. BIOS SETUP 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when necessary. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will prevent your system from booting up. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. 8.
4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using the provided utility as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS. The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section describes how to configure your system using this utility. 3. H/W SETUP Program Information The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility.
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System. EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the Setup program.
4. BIOS SETUP General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program See 4.7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3 Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears: 4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu Main Menu System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the or + keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, your hard disk drive may be too old or too new. You can try updating your BIOS or enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters manually.
4. BIOS SETUP IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system, incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk. If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the disk will not be readable.
4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives Head This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual]. Sector This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field.
4. BIOS SETUP Other options for “Type:” are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - for ZIP-100 compatible disk drives [MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here After using the legend keys to make your selections on this sub-menu, press the key to exit back to the Main menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Language [English] This allows selection of the BIOS’ displayed language. Currently only English is available. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you to set the passwords. To set the password, highlight the appropriate field and press . Type in a password and press . You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. To confirm the password, type the password again and press the .
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4 Advanced Menu CPU Internal Frequency [1400MHz] This field allows you to select the internal frequency of your CPU. Select the frequencies that you desire. Notes: The speed of locked processors may not be adjusted. Selecting a frequency higher than the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to hang or crash. See System Hangup. 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu Advanced Menu RDRAM Frequency (MHz) [Auto] This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the RDRAM.
4. BIOS SETUP BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data. In the default position of [Enabled], the BIOS will load the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on startup. If detected, IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 mouse.
4. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Mode 4. BIOS SETUP System Hangup System Hangup If your system crashes or hangs due to improper frequency settings, power OFF your system and restart. The system will start up in safe mode running and enter BIOS setup.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.1 Chip Configuration RDRAM Pool B State [Standby] This sets the operating state of the RDRAM devices in Pool B. Selecting [Nap] allows the RDRAM in Pool B to enter power-saving mode. [Standby] allows the RDRAM in Pool B to return to the working state quickly. Configuration options: [Standby] [Nap] 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration AGP Fast-Write [Enabled] This controls the AGP fast-write function.
4. BIOS SETUP Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled] This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards that require it. Setting the address space to a particular setting will make that memory space unavailable to the system. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This function allows you to enable or disable PCI 2.1 features including passive release and delayed transaction.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Onboard AC97 Controller [Auto] The motherboard offers an AC97 Audio Controller chip. BIOS will automatically activate the Audio Controller if it is available. Configuration options; [Auto] [Disabled] 4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config Onboard Lan Controller [Enabled] (only on model with LAN) This motherboard features an integrated LAN controller. If you want to use it, leave it on the default setting. If you want to use an add-on LAN card, select [Disabled].
4. BIOS SETUP UART2 Use Standard Infrared [Disabled] When enabled, this field activates the onboard standard infrared feature and sets the second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the motherboard. If your system already has a second serial port connected to the onboard COM2 connector, it will no longer work if you enable the infrared feature. See IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector in 3.8 External Connectors.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1 IRQ, Slot 2 IRQ, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto] These fields set how IRQ use is determined for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ use. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Some nonstandard VGA cards, such as graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly.
4. BIOS SETUP PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion (submenu) ASUS P4T-M User’s Manual 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration IRQ XX Reserved for Legacy Device [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being used by an onboard legacy (non-PnP) device. The default value indicates either that the displayed IRQ is not used or that the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) is being used to determine if a legacy device is using that IRQ.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration Video ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled] This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM to RAM. Relocating to RAM enhances system performance, as information access is faster than the ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Shadow Configuration C8000-DFFFF Shadow [Disabled] These fields are used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. 4. BIOS SETUP Power Menu Power Menu Power Management [User Define] This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. If this menu item is set to [Disabled], power management features will not function regardless of other field settings on this menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off features. The DPMS (Display Power Management System) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen (use this for monitors without power management or “green” features.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after the power has been interrupted. [Disabled] leaves your system off and [Enabled] reboots your system. [Previous State] sets your system back to the state it is before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State] 4.
4. BIOS SETUP Automatic Power Up [Disabled] This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. NOTE: Automatic Power Up will not work if the system is powered down by operating systems, such as Windows 98/ 2000/Millenium, that have ACPI support enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 4.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu Hardware Monitor The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up.
4. BIOS SETUP Plug & Play O/S [No] This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. When a non-PnP OS is installed or you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, select the default setting of [No]. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Boot Virus Detection [Enabled] This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot sector.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.7 Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: Boot Menu 4. BIOS SETUP Exit Menu NOTE: Pressing does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit this menu.
4. BIOS SETUP Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to load default values. You can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the values you previously saved.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliancy. You may use any version of Windows 98/2000/ Millenium, but for Windows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows 5. S/W SETUP Install OS When you start Windows 98 for the first time after installing your motherboard, Windows will detect all plug-and play devices.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 P4T-M Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear. If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run E:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive E:). 5.3.1 Installation Menu • 5.
5. SOFTWARE SETUP Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. ReadMe: Allows you to view the support CD file list and contact information. Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. (TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFT ARROW ON THE LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF THE SECONDARY MENU) 5.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Live Update 6.1 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard’s BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility requires that you are properly connected to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu:Programs/AsusUpdate 2. Select an update method. 3. If you selected updating/downloading from the Internet, you will need to select an Internet site.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 6.2.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.2.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC’s temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the PC’s fan rotation.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value. History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe Memory Shows the PC’s memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. Device Summary Shows a summary of devices in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Cyberlink 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE CyberLink PowerPlayer SE is an intelligent software player that can automatically detect and playback all kinds of video/audio files, CD and MP3 files as well. This is the only software you need for all types of video and audio files. No need to waste time identifying your file types. 6.3.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Cyberlink 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail CyberLink’s VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a. VLM 3) is a convenient and excellent way to create professional quality video mails from PC video/audio input devices and to send the mails to any recipients via VLM 3’s built-in e-mail system through the Internet. VLM 3’s mails comprise video, sound, or snapshot information; and thus may convey the most profound information to target audiences.
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Cyberlink 6. S/W REFERENCE 6.4.1 Starting VideoLive Mail To start VideoLive Mail, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then CyberLink VideoLive Mail, and then click VideoLive Mail x.x. VLM 3’s Setup Wizard will start and guide you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to setup the e-mail environment. 1. Setup Wizard first will prompt a dialog to confirm that you want to configure the hardware and E-mail setting.
7. APPENDIX 7.1 Glossary Bus Bus Frequency Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate PCI AGP 1X AGP 2X AGP 4X 33MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 33MHz 66MHz 133MHz 266MHz 133MByte/sec 266MByte/sec 512MByte/sec 1024MByte/sec 7 . APPENDIX Glossary 1394 1394 is the IEEE designation for a high performance serial bus tht offers data transfers at 100/ 200/400 Mbps. This serial bus defines both a back plane physical layer and a point-to-point cable-connected virtual bus.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to “boot” your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. “Reboot” means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting “Restart” from “Start | Shut Down...” will reboot your computer. Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting for mechanical events.
7. APPENDIX ASUS P4T-M User’s Manual 7 . APPENDIX Glossary IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/33 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer. I/O (Input/Output) The data transfers from the input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to the output devices like a printer or the monitor screen.
7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may be used on ATX motherboards. RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) Developed by Rambus, Inc., this type of memory can deliver up to 1.6GB of data per second.
INDEX A AC PWR Loss Restart 63 Accelerated Graphics Port 25 AGP 25 AGP Slots 25 ASUS PC Probe Using 73 ASUS Update Using 72 ATAPI CD-ROM 65 ATX Power Switch Lead 36 Automatic Power Up 64 B BIOS Advanced Menu 51 Beep Code 37 Boot Menu 65 Chip Configuration 54 Device Configuration 56 Exit Menu 67 Hardware Monitor 64 Keyboard Features 49 Main Menu 45 Menu Bar 43 PCI Configuration 58 Power Menu 61 Power Up Control 63 Primary/Sec.
INDEX AGP Pro 25 Assigning IRQs 24 Installing 23 K Keyboard Lock Switch Lead 36 F L Fan Connectors 32 Fast-Ethernet Port Connector 28 Floppy 3 Mode Support 45 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 29 Front Panel Connectors 34 LAN 9 Leads IDE Activity LED 15, 35 Legacy Diskette A 45 Legacy Diskette B 45 Load Setup Defaults 68 G M Getting Started 16 Glossary 81 Maximum LBA Capacity 48 MB Temperature 65 Memory Hole At 15M-16M 55 Multi-Sector Transfers 48 H Halt On 50 Hardware Setup CPU Installation 19 HDD Powe
INDEX Procedures CPU Installation 19 Updating BIOS 40 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 26 PS/2 Mouse Connector 26 PWR Button < 4 Secs 62 PWR Up On Modem Act 63 USB Function 58 USB Headers 30 USB Legacy Support 52 Using ASUS PC Probe 73 ASUS Update 72 PowerPlayer SE 78 Q V Quick Power On Self Test 66 VCORE Voltage 65 Video Off Method 62 Video Off Option 62 Video ROM BIOS Shadow 60 VideoLive Mail 79 Using 79 Voltage +12 65 +3.
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