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P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 4
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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2
2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5
Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6
2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8
2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9
BIOS menu screen...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 5
... 2-25 2.5.7 Hardware Monitor 2-27 2.6 Boot menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-28 2.6.3 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit menu 2-32
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4
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P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 8
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: ...and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on ...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 10
...Front panel audio connector Chassis intrusion connector Serial 2 (COM2) connector S/PDIF out connector
3Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3
PCI 2.3, USB 2.0/1.1
DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)
ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm)
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Anti-virus software (OEM version...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 13
... speeds up to 2.12 GB/s.
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 page 1-15.
10/100 Mbps LAN support
Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with the onboard LAN port. See page 3-3.
SoundMAX digital audio system
The ADI AD1888 AC'97...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 17
... this motherboard: 1. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Install
the CPU.
2. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports HyperThreading Technology.
3. Reboot the computer.
ASUS P4P800-X motherboard...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 23
...Compatible Mouse Port
13
8
Numeric Data Processor
14*
9
Primary IDE Channel
15*
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard
AB
PCI slot 1
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PCI slot 2
--
PCI slot 3
--
PCI slot 4
--
PCI slot 5
--
AGP slot
used -
Onboard USB 1.1/2.0 controller - -
Onboard LAN
--
Onboard Audio
--
C used...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 29
...a legacy operating system (DOS, Windows 98/ME) environment, using the Serial ATA connectors will disable the ICH5 chipset support to one of the IDE channels (either primary or secondary channel).
• Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections are not available in this motherboard.
• Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.
ASUS P4P800-X motherboard
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P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 32
... two USB 2.0 ports for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers.
GND +12V Rotation
USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC
USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC
USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+
GND
P4P800-X
R
USB56
1
P4P800-X USB 2.0 connectors
USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+
GND
USB78
1
• The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 38
... (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode.
2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or
the motherboard support CD. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Important notes
• It is recommended that you save a copy of...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 39
... your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iP4P800X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure!
ASUS P4P800-X motherboard
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P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 40
...the utility returns to the DOS prompt.
A:\>afudos /iP4P800X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done
A:\>
5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.
2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC
You can use the AFUDOS.EXE utility...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 41
... the correct BIOS file is not in the floppy disk, the error message "Floppy not found!" is displayed. Make sure to rename the downloaded BIOS file as "P4P800X.ROM".
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
ASUS P4P800-X motherboard
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P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 43
...ROM... CD-ROM found. Reading file "P4P800X.ROM". Completed. Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure!
2. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.
ASUS P4P800...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 44
... to enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 49
... this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press Enter if you wish to configure the item.
IDE Configuration
Onboard PCI IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
[Enhanced Mode] [S-ATA] [35]
Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 50
... Mode Support On [S-ATA]
The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS (Windows 2000/XP) 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 (Windows ME/98/98SE/NT4.0) on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any Serial ATA device. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 70
... motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click on an item to install...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 71
... the 6-channel audio feature.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver.
REALTEK RTL8100C 10/100M LAN Driver
This item installs the Realtek LAN driver to support 10/100 Mbps networking.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system...
P4P800-X user's manual English version E1718 - Page 72
... computer viruses that destroys data.
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.
I'm InTouch Remote Access Application
Installs the I'm InTouch Remote Access application that allow users to remotely access files or control...