Asus P4P800S-E Deluxe User manual

Motherboard
P4P800S-E
Deluxe
User Guide

ii
Checklist
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Features
Contents
Notices ...........................................................................................vi
Safety information ......................................................................... vii
About this guide............................................................................ viii
ASUS contact information ...............................................................x
P4P800S-E Deluxe specifications summary ..................................xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights .................................................. 1-2
1.3.2 Value-added solutions............................................ 1-5
1.4 Motherboard overview........................................................ 1-6
1.4.1 Major components ................................................. 1-6
1.4.2 Core specifications ................................................ 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 2-2
2.3 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-4
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-4
2.4.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-5
2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 2-7
2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable .............................. 2-9
2.5 System memory ............................................................... 2-10
2.5.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-10
2.5.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-10
2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-13
2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-13
2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-14
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-14
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-14
2.6.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-16
2.6.4 AGP slot............................................................... 2-16
2.6.5 Wi-Fi slot .............................................................. 2-17
2.7 Jumpers............................................................................ 2-18
2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-21

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Safeguards
Contents
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
3.2 Vocal POST Messages ...................................................... 3-2
3.3 Powering off the computer ................................................. 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 4-1
4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 4-2
4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ................. 4-3
4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 4-4
4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5
4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-7
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 4-8
4.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 4-8
4.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 4-8
4.2.4 Menu items ............................................................ 4-9
4.2.5 Sub-menu items..................................................... 4-9
4.2.6 Configuration fields ................................................ 4-9
4.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 4-9
4.2.8 Scroll bar................................................................ 4-9
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-9
4.3 Main menu........................................................................ 4-10
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]..................................... 4-10
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ............................. 4-10
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ....................... 4-10
4.3.4 Language (English).............................................. 4-10
4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave;
Third and Fourth IDE Master ................................4-11
4.3.6 IDE Configuration ................................................ 4-12
4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-14
4.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 4-15
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 4-16
4.4.2 CPU Configuration ............................................... 4-19
4.4.3 Chipset................................................................. 4-20
4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 4-22
4.4.5 PCI PnP ............................................................... 4-24
4.4.6 USB Configuration ............................................... 4-25
4.4.7 Speech Configuration .......................................... 4-27
4.4.8 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 4-28

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4.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 4-29
4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] .......................................... 4-29
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ....................... 4-29
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ......................................... 4-29
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ............................. 4-29
4.5.5 BIOS -> AMLACPI Table [Enabled] ..................... 4-29
4.5.6 APM Configuration............................................... 4-30
4.5.7 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-32
4.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 4-33
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 4-34
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-34
4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-36
4.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 4-39
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Install an operating system................................................. 5-1
5.2 Support CD information...................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 5-1
5.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 5-3
5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information..................................... 5-4
5.2.5 Other information ................................................... 5-5
5.3 Software information .......................................................... 5-7
5.3.1 ASUS Update ........................................................ 5-7
5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2™.................................................. 5-8
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe .................................................. 5-10
5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor .......................................... 5-15
5.3.5 SoundMAX® 4 XL software ................................. 5-19
5.3.6 ASUS Instant Music Lite ...................................... 5-22
5.4 Intel® RAID for Serial ATA................................................ 5-25
5.4.1 BIOS configuration............................................... 5-25
5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ............................ 5-26
5.4.3 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets ...... 5-26
5.4.4 Creating a RAID Volume...................................... 5-27
5.4.5 Deleting a RAID Volume ...................................... 5-28
5.4.6 Resetting a RAID to non-RAID ............................ 5-29

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the P4P800S-E Deluxe
motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of
the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
•Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information
on the BIOS beep codes.
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how 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 came with
the motherboard package.

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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 x.
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: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
MB/Optical Drives (Tel):[phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Web Site: usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Notebook Support: +1-877-918-ASUS (2787)
Support Email: [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address: Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Website Address www.asuscom.de
Online Contact: www.asuscom.de/sales
Telephone: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
Technical Support
Component Support: [phone]
Notebook Support: [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
Online Support: www.asuscom.de/support
ASUSTeK COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)
Address: P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.ASUSarabia.com

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P4P800S-E Deluxe specification summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
IEEE 1394
AI Audio
AI Net
AI Overclocking
Rear panel I/O
Socket 478 for Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 / Celeron
with speeds up to 3.6+GHz
Supports Intel
®
Hyper-Threading technology
New power design supports Intel
®
Prescott CPU
Intel 848P MCH
Intel ICH5R
800/533/400 MHz
3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory
Supports PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered non-ECC
DDR DIMMs
1 x AGP 8X
5 x PCI
1 x Wi-Fi
2 x UltraDMA 100/66 connectors
2 x Serial ATA connectors support RAID 0,1 function
VIA VT6307 IEEE 1394 controller supports two (2)
IEEE 1394 ports
ADI AD1985 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC
S/PDIF out interface
Intel
®
CSA 82547EI 1000 Gigabit Ethernet controller
ASUS JumperFree
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Adjustable CPU, memory and AGP voltages
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 1000MHz to
400MHz at 1MHz increment
Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio
Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies
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 IEEE 1394 port
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x SPDIF out port
1 x Audio I/O

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P4P800S-E Deluxe specification summary
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Internal connectors
BIOS features
Special Features
Industry standard
Manageability
Form Factor
Support CD contents
2 x SATA connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
1 x IEEE 1394 connector for 1 additional 1394 port
CPU/chassis/power fan connectors
20-pin/4-pin ATX power connectors
S/PDIF out connector
COM2 connector
SM bus connector
CD/AUX/MODEM connectors
Game/MIDI connector
Chassis intrusion
Front panel audio connector
4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS EZ Flash,
ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Multi-language BIOS, ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS Instant Music Lite
ASUS POST Reporter
PCI 2.3, USB 2.0
WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis intrussion
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS LiveUpdate
Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software

Chapter 1
This chapter describes the features of the
P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard. It
includes brief descriptions of the special
attributes of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
Product introduction

ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard
Chapter summary
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1
1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2
1.4 Motherboard overview................................... 1-6

ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard user guide 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS
®
P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard!
The ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard delivers a host of new
features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line
of ASUS quality motherboards!
The P4P800S-E Deluxe incorporates the Intel
®
Pentium
®
4/Celeron
processor in 478-pin package coupled with the Intel
®
848P MCH chipset
to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.
Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC3200/2700/2100 DDR
DIMM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support,
USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4P800S-E Deluxe is your
efficient vehicle in the world of power computing!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your P4P800S-E Deluxe package for the following items.
ASUS P4P800S-E Deluxe motherboard
ASUS P4P800S series support CD
1 x UltraDMA cable
1 x IDE cable
2 x Serial ATA cables
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x floppy disk drive cable
1 x IEEE 1394 port module and cable
I/O shield
2-port USB 2.0 module
ASUS WiFi-b™ card (on Wireless Edition only)
Bag of extra jumper caps
User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard supports the Intel
®
Pentium
®
4/Celeron
®
processor with
512KB L2 cache and an 800/533/400 MHz system bus. The CPU features
the Intel
®
Hyper-Threading Technology and a new power design that
allows up to 3.2GHz core frequencies. The motherboard also supports the
next generation Intel
®
Prescott CPU. P4P800S-E Deluxe supports all
these features via the Intel 848P chipset for full-value, high performance
desktop solution. See page 2-4.
DDR400 (PC3200) support
DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports
bandwidth of up to 3.2 GB/s to provide enhanced system performance.
See page 2-10.
Intel Gigabit LAN
The Intel
®
82547EI Gigabit Ethernet controller allows full-duplex Gigabit
performance on LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications through the
Communication Streaming Architecture (CSA). Instead of connecting to
the PCI bus, the controller connects to the dedicated CSA bus on the
Memory Controller Hub (MCH) thus reducing PCI bottlenecks by freeing
the PCI bus for other I/O operations.
AI Overclocking
The P4P800S-E Deluxe allows convenient overclocking options to
enhance system performance while still maintaining system stability. See
page 4-16.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the
BIOS previous setting in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking failure, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the
system chassis and clear the CMOS data. Simply restart the system and the BIOS
would show the previous CPU parameter settings.

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AGP 8X support
The motherboard supports the latest graphic architecture, the AGP Pro/8X
interface (a.k.a. AGP 3.0), offering 2.1GB/s bandwidth which is twice that
of its predecessor AGP 4X. See page 2-16.
ASUS Wi-Fi slot
The ASUS proprietary Wi-Fi slot conforms to the IEEE 802.11b standard
for wireless LAN and is specifically designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-
on card. TheASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card comes with a bundled Software
AP (Access Point) application to save stand-alone AP ownership costs.
The card also comes with user-friendly utilities and applications that allow
quick wireless connections to notebooks, PDAs and other wireless LAN
devices. This proprietary slot will support the IEEE 802.11g WiFi-b™ card
when available. See page 2-17.
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the new Serial ATA technology through the
SATA interfaces and the Intel ICH5R onboard, and allows RAID 0 and
RAID 1 configuration. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more
flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up
to 150MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-22.
8 USB ports
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 2-26.
IEEE 1394 support
The IEEE 1394 interfaces and the VIA 6307 controller onboard provide
high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and
devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394 allows up to
400Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth
asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals,
and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs,
printers,TVs, and digital cameras. See page 2-21.

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AI Audio technology
The SoundMAX-class ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC supports
6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, stereo microphone input, variable
Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), professional quality 103-dB out put with 94-
dB SNR, and analog enumeration capability. The SoundMAX 4 XL software
features the AudioESP™ (Audio Enumeration and Sensing Process) that
allows intelligent detection of the peripherals plugged into the audio ports
and identifies the incompatible devices, if any. See page 5-19.
ASUS Instant Music Lite
This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even before
entering the operating system. Just press the ASUS Instant Music Lite
special function keys and enjoy the music! See page 5-22.
AI BIOS solution
The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions:
CrashFree BIOS2, Q-Fan, and POST Reporter.
CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support
CD, or from a bootable floppy disk, when the BIOS codes and data are
corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM
chip. See page 4-5.
ASUS Q-Fan technology
TheASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the
system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-32.
ASUS POST Reporter™
The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called theASUS POST
Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the
Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you of the system boot status and
causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software
lets you to customize the voice messages in different languages. See
page 3-2 and 5-15.

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1.3.2 Value-added solutions
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by theASIC (integrated in the Winbond
Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per
minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The system voltage
levels are monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.
ACPI ready
TheAdvanced Configuration power Interface (ACPI) provides more energy
saving features for operating systems that support OS Directed Power
Management (OSPM).
Chassis intrusion detection
The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the Winbond
ASIC.Achassis intrusion event is retained in CMOS for more protection.
ASUS Update
This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly
interface. Connect to the Internet then to theASUS FTP site nearest you to
obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility
or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-4.
ASUS Multi-language BIOS
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice
from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to
configure easier and faster. Visit theASUS website for information on the
supported languages. See page 4-10.
ASUS MyLogo2
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. TheASUS
MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update
utility from Utilities menu in the support CD. See page 5-8.

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1.4 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, familiarize yourself with its physical
configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard
installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard
specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the
board and its components.
1.4.1 Major components
The following are the major components of the P4P800S-E Deluxe
motherboard as pointed out in the picture on page 1-7.
1. ATX12V power connector
2. CPU socket
3. North Bridge controller
4. DDR DIMM sockets
5. ATX power connector
6. Super I/O controller
7. Floppy disk connector
8. IDE connectors
9. AGP 8X slot
10. SATA connectors
11. Flash ROM
12. Speech controller
13. COM2 connector
14. South Bridge controller
15. Standby power LED
16. Wi-Fi slot
17. IEEE 1394 controller
18. PCI slots
19. Audio CODEC
20. Gigabit LAN controller
21. PS/2 mouse port
22. Parallel port
23. IEEE 1394 port
24. RJ-45 port
25. Line In jack
26. Line Out jack
27. Microphone jack
28. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
29. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
30. Serial port
31. S/PDIF out port
32. PS/2 keyboard port
See page 1-8 for the specifications of each component. Refer to Chapter 2 for
detailed information on the components.