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P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 4
...Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8
2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar...
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... 2-30 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-32 2.6 Boot menu 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-33 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.3 Security 2-35 2.7 Exit menu 2-38
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Installing 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 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-5
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P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 8
... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: 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...
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P5P800S specifications summary
BIOS features
3 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), ASUS MyLogo
I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion
Internal connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan ...
P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 21
...
thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap
B
from the load plate window to
remove (B).
Load plate
5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch.
Gold triangle mark
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P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 22
...174; Pentium® 4 CPU in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). 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 Hyper-Threading Technology.
3. Reboot the computer.
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Chapter 1: Product...
P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 30
...system cover.
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 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.
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Chapter 1: Product...
P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 38
... the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND
SATA2
®
P5P800S
P5P800S SATA connectors
SATA1
GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND
Important notes on Serial ATA
• Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later versions before using the Serial ATA...
P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 46
... System (BIOS) setup.
1. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)
2. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows®...
P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 47
...D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive.
e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The...
P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 48
... and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM
Main filename Extension name
3. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after...
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...!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5P800S.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:\>
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...! Reading file "P5P800S.ROM". Completed. Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.
ASUS P5P800S
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P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 52
... 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...
P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 53
... Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m
3. Select the ASUS FTP site
t h e I n t e r n e t option from the
nearest you to avoid network
drop-down menu, then click
traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t.
N e x t.
Click N e x t.
ASUS P5P800S...
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... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 55
... 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...
P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 84
...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.
3.2.1 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...
P5P800S User''s Manual English Edition E1809 - Page 85
... the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for details.
AD1888 Audio Driver and Application
Executes the wizard to install the ADI AD1888 audio driver and application.
Realtek RTL8100 10/100M LAN Driver
Installs the Realtek® RTL8100 Ethernet device driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
ASUS P5P800S
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... helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for details.
Microsoft DirectX
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. The Microsoft DirectX9...