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... are released for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number. Manual updates are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number.
For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the following...
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... System 45 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 46 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 49 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 50 4.2.2 Legend Bar 50 4.3 Main Menu 52 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 53 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 56 4.4 Advanced Menu 58 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 61 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 63 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 65 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 67 4.5 Power Menu 68
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... Up Control 70 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 71 4.6 Boot Menu 72 4.7 Exit Menu 74
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Install Operating System 77 5.2 Start Windows 77 5.3 P4T-F Motherboard Support CD 78
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 80 6.1 ASUS Live Update 80 6.2 ASUS PC Probe 81 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 86 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 87
7. APPENDIX 89 7.1 Glossary 89
INDEX 95
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...Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives
(1) Ribbon cable for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives
(1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set with bracket
(1) Bag of spare jumpers
(1) Support drivers and utilities
(1) This Motherboard User's Manual
(1) CPU Retention Module
(2) ASUS C-RIMM Continuity RIMM
Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module Rambus LAN Card 1394 Card
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User Manual - Page 9
...of most devices for virtually automatic setup.
• Smart BIOS: 2Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface for more control and protection for the motherboard. Supports Vcore and CPU/RDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/ Floppy boot selection.
• IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for a wireless interface.
• Concurrent PCI...
User Manual - Page 10
... and components are based on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/NT and later. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as required by PC 99.
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... with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in place.
4. Secure the card to the slot with the screw you removed earlier. 5. Replace the system cover. 6. Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
(see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to change the settings.) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for the expansion card.
3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards
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... Riser (CNR)
This connector supports specially designed network, audio, or modem riser cards. Main processing is done through software adn controlled by the motherboard's system chipset. This provides upgradeable network, audio, and/or modem solutions at an incredibly low cost.
3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards
P4T-F
P4T-F Communication & Networking Riser Connectors
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User Manual - Page 45
... certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from your hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy.
3. Reboot your computer from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence.
4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH.
4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS
IMPORTANT! If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory...
User Manual - Page 46
... disk you created earlier. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX.XXX, and then press . NOTE: To cancel this operation, press .
4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS
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User Manual - Page 49
... want to enable the Security Password Feature or make changes to the power management settings. It will then be necessary 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 EEPROM.
The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up...
User Manual - Page 68
... to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to your CONFIG.SYS file. For Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. For Windows 98 and later, APM is automatically installed. A battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" will appear in the "Control Panel." Choose "Advanced" in the Power Management Properties dialog box.
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User Manual - Page 77
... New Hardware Wizard to install all necessary device drivers. When prompted to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this section.
NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards, the following can only be used as a general reference and may not be an exact reflection of your system.
5. S/W SETUP Install OS
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...-ROM drive is drive E:).
5.3.1 Installation Menu
5. S/W SETUP Support CD
• INF Update Utility for Intel 850 Chipset: Installs INF files in Windows for the following items: System and Graphics, LPC Interface, SM Bus, PCI Bridge, Bus Master IDE, USB Host, and Controllers.
• Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver: Installs Intel's storage driver. • Intel AC'97 Audio Controller - SigmaTel...
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... THE SECONDARY MENU)
5.3.2 Installation Procedure
On the Installation Items Menu, click on the name of the driver or program group to initiate installation. Follow the instructions that appear on the setup screens. All drivers and programs will install automatically. Refer to the Software Reference section for software operating instructions.
5. S/W SETUP Support CD
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User Manual - Page 80
..., select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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User Manual - Page 87
... of memory, making it easy to transmit and save mail. Users may always adjust resolution and recording parameters for different purpose.
VLM 3 supports all the hardware devices that are compliant with Video for Windows standard. Video for Windows is a well-accepted and well-tested standard. Thus, users do not have to worry about compatibility issues.
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... Next to continue.
6. Setup Wizard then tests the audio volume during playing and recording. Click Next when ready.
7. Configuration done. Click Finish to complete the environmental setting procedure.
6.4.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface
Snapshot to File Video Configuration
Start Playback Stop Recording / Playback
Start Recording Pause
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... processors.
Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with devices such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem.
DOS (Disk Operating System) DOS is the foundation on which all other programs and software applications operate, including Windows. DOS is responsible for allocating system resources such as memory, CPU time, disk...
User Manual - Page 91
... the Bus Masters. PCI 2.1 supports concurrent PCI operation to allow the local CPU and bus master to work simultaneously.
POST (Power On Self Test) Powering on the computer initiates the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices
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