Asus P4P800-MX User manual

Motherboard
P4P800-MX
User Guide

ii
Checklist
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Features
Contents
Notices ............................................................................................v
Safety information .......................................................................... vi
About this guide............................................................................. vii
ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii
P4P800-MX specifications summary.............................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-2
1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-2
1.4 Motherboard components .................................................. 1-4
1.5 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 1-8
1.6 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-9
1.7.1 Placement direction ............................................. 1-10
1.7.2 Screw holes ......................................................... 1-10
1.7 Motherboard installation ................................................... 1-10
1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)..........................................1-11
1.8.1 Overview ...............................................................1-11
1.8.2 Installing the CPU ................................................ 1-12
1.9 System memory ............................................................... 1-13
1.9.1 Memory configurations ........................................ 1-13
1.9.2 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 1-15
1.10 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-16
1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments ........................... 1-16
1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................ 1-16
1.10.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-17
1.11 Jumpers............................................................................ 1-18
1.12 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-20
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-2
2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-3
2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-4
2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-6
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 2-7
2.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 2-7
2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-7
2.2.4 Menu items ............................................................ 2-8

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Safeguards
Contents
2.2.5 Sub-menu items..................................................... 2-8
2.2.6 Configuration fields ................................................ 2-8
2.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 2-8
2.2.8 Scroll bar................................................................ 2-8
2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-8
2.3 Main menu.......................................................................... 2-9
2.3.1 System Time .......................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 System Date .......................................................... 2-9
2.3.3 Legacy DisketteA
Legacy Diskette B .................................................. 2-9
2.3.4 Language ............................................................... 2-9
2.3.5 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth
IDE Master/Slave ................................................. 2-10
2.3.6 IDE Configuration .................................................2-11
2.3.7 System Information .............................................. 2-12
2.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 2-13
2.4.1 USB Configuration ............................................... 2-13
2.4.2 CPU Configuration ............................................... 2-15
2.4.3 Chipset................................................................. 2-16
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 2-18
2.4.5 PCI PnP ............................................................... 2-19
2.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 2-21
2.5.1 Suspend Mode..................................................... 2-21
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume............................... 2-21
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-21
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support.............................................. 2-21
2.5.5 APM Configuration............................................... 2-22
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-23
2.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-25
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-25
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-26
2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-27
2.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 2-29
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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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal
cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
•Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

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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.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information 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 page viii.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
Telephone [phone]
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone(MB/Component) [phone] (English)
(Notebook) [phone] (English)
(Server/PC) [phone] (English)
(Networking) [phone] (English)
Support fax [phone]
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone (General) [phone]
(Notebook) [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Support e-mail [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online support www.asuscom.de/support
Web site www.asuscom.de/news

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P4P800-MX specifications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Audio
LAN
VGA
Special features
Rear panel I/O
Support the Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor in the
478-pin package on 90 nm process
Supports Intel
®
Hyper-Threading technology
Intel 865GV
Intel ICH5
800/533/400 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB
system memory using PC3200/PC2700/PC2100
unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs
3 x PCI
2 x UltraATA100/66/33 connectors
2 x Serial ATA connectors
ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC
S/PDIF out support
Realtek
®
RTL8101L 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
controller
Intel
®
Extreme Graphics
ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS EZ Flash
1 x Video port
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports

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P4P800-MX specifications summary
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Internal I/O
BIOS features
Industry standard
Manageability
Power Requirement
Form Factor
Support CD
contents
2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports
CPU/Chassis fan connectors
20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors
GAME/MIDI connector
S/PDIF Out connector
CD/AUX audio connectors
Front panel audio connector
20-pin Panel connector
4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS 2,
ASUS MyLogo™
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)
MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS LiveUpdate
ASUS Flash Utility