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P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 5
... Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-21 4.4.3 Chipset 4-22 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-24 4.4.5 PCI PnP 4-26 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration 4-29 4.4.8 LAN Cable Status 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-30 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-30 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-30 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-30 4.5.5 APM Configuration...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 9
... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 12
P5P800 specifications summary
Rear panel
Internal connectors
Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents
1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x ...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 37
... system cover.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
ASUS P5P800
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P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 64
... on the bootable floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5P800.ROM
4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5P800.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done
Advance Check........ Erasing...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 67
... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 70
... can 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...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 103
...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 104
... and Application
Installs the ADI® AD1985 SoundMAX audio driver and application.
Marvell Gigabit LAN Driver
Installs the Marvell® Yukon 88E8053 Gigabit LAN driver that provides up to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
5-2
Chapter 5: Software support
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 105
... the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS P5P800 motherboard support CD for Windows XP Home/Professional
Marvell VCT Application ASUS PC Probe V2.23.03 ASUS Update V5.30.01 Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Anti-Virus Utility ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 ASUS Screen Saver
Marvell Yukon VCT Application
Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) application. The...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 109
... when you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "4.1.3 AFUDOS utility".
• Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set to...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1906 - Page 114
... the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature.
• You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.
• SoundMAX Digital Audio requires Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system. Make sure that one of these operating systems is installed before installing the SoundMAX Digital Audio software.
If the SoundMAX Digital Audio...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1726 - Page 12
P5P800 specifications summary
Rear panel
Internal connectors
Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents
1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x ...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1726 - Page 65
... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1726 - Page 68
... can 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...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1726 - Page 101
...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1726 - Page 102
... and Application
Installs the ADI® AD1985 SoundMAX audio driver and application.
Marvell Gigabit LAN Driver
Installs the Marvell® Yukon 88E8053 Gigabit LAN driver that provides up to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
5-2
Chapter 5: Software support
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1726 - Page 103
... and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. See page 5-11 for details.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1726 - Page 107
... when you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "4.1.3 AFUDOS utility".
• Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set to...
P5P800 User's manual English Edition E1726 - Page 112
... the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature.
• You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.
• SoundMAX Digital Audio requires Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system. Make sure that one of these operating systems is installed before installing the SoundMAX Digital Audio software.
If the SoundMAX Digital Audio...