Asus P4RD1-MX User manual

Motherboard
P4RD1-MX

ii
Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form
or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the
express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or
altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2)
the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE
OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR
ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED
FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME
WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY
ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR
INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS
AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.
Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered
trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or
explanation and to the ownersʼ benefit, without intent to infringe.
E2223
First Edition
September 2005

iii
Contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide .................................................................................viii
Typography ......................................................................................... ix
P4RD1-MX specifications summary ...................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5
1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-6
1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-7
1.5.1 Placement direction ................................................ 1-7
1.5.2 Screw holes ............................................................. 1-7
1.5.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-8
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-9
Installing the CPU .................................................................. 1-9
1.7 System memory .................................................................. 1-11
1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-11
1.7.2 Memory Configurations ......................................... 1-12
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-13
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................. 1-13
1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-14
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-14
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 1-14
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments ........................................... 1-15
1.8.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-16
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 1-16
1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-16
1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-17
1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-20
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-20
1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-21

iv
Contents
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2
2.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-3
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6
2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ............................................... 2-8
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-9
2.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................ 2-12
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-13
2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-13
2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-13
2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-14
2.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 2-14
2.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 2-14
2.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 2-14
2.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 2-14
2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-14
2.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 2-15
2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-15
2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-15
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ............................................... 2-15
2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 2-16
2.3.5 System Information .............................................. 2-17
2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-18
2.4.1 USB Configuration ................................................. 2-18
2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration ..................................... 2-19
2.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-21
2.4.4 Chipset .................................................................. 2-22
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................. 2-25
2.4.6 PCI PnP .................................................................. 2-26
2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-28
2.5.1 Suspend Mode ....................................................... 2-28
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-28
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-28

v
Contents
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ............................................... 2-28
2.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-29
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 2-30
2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-31
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-31
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-32
2.6.3 Security ................................................................. 2-33
2.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 2-35
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 Make Disk menu ...................................................... 3-5
3.2.5 Manuals menu ......................................................... 3-6
3.2.5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6

vi
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
manufacturerʼs 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 userʼs authority to operate
this equipment.

vii
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 adapter 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.

viii
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 motherboard and the
new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware
setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system
components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on
the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: 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 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 ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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.

ix
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography
DANGER/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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Bold te xt Indicates a menu or an item to select
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5GD1P.ROM

x
P4RD1-MX specifications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus
Memory
Expansion slots
Integrated Graphics
Storage
High Definition Audio
LAN
Overclocking features
USB
ASUS special features
BIOS features
Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron® processor
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Northbridge: ATi® RADEON XPRESS 200
Southbridge: ULI® M1573
800/533 MHz
2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC
400/333 MHz DDR memory modules
Dual channel memory architechture
1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
ATi® RADEON X300 Graphics Processing Unit
ULI® M1573 Southbridge supports:
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
- 4 x Serial ATA with RAID 0*, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and
JBOD* RAID configurations
*Due to chipset limitation, you cannot configure a RAID 0 set or
JBOD with more than two hard disk drives.
ADI AD1986A 6-channel CODEC
Support Jack-sensing and enumeration technology
Supports S/PDIF out
RLC8201CL 10/100 Mbps PCI LAN controller
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 100 MHz up
to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment
Adjustable FSB/DDR/PCIe ratio with fixed PCI frequencies
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo
4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,
WfM2.0

xi
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P4RD1-MX specifications summary
Rear panel
Internal connectors
Power requirement
Form Factor
Support CD contents
1 x Parallel port
1 x VGA port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Serial (COM) port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
6-channel audio ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x Primary IDE connector
1 x Secondary IDE connector
4 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Power fan connector
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x GAME/MIDI connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x TV-out connector
1 x S/PDIF out connector
System panel connector
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.5 cm x 21.8 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Live Update Utility
Anti-virus utility

xii

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-1
1
Product
introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P4RD1-MX motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
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 motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS P4RD1-MX motherboard
Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-3
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin
package with 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 or 0.09 micron process. This
motherboard supports 533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows
4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. The motherboard
also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.
ATi RADEON® XPRESS 200/ULI M1573 chipset
The ATi RADEON® XPRESS 200 Northbridge and the ULI M1573 Southbridge
provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The ATi RADEON® XPRESS
200 Northbridge integrates the RADEON® X300, an integrated graphics
processing unit (GPU) for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The
Northbridge also provides 533/800 MHz front side bus (FSB), one PCI
Express x1 slots, and one PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card.
The ULI M1573 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I/O controller
hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 6-channel high definition
audio.
TV-out support
The motherboard comes with a TV-out connector that allows you to enjoy
full TV functions using an optional TV-out module. See page 1-23 for details.
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible
with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-16 for details.
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables
with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s
data transfer rate.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
6-channel audio support
The motherboard comes with the ADI AD1986A high-definition audio
CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to
buy advanced sound cards.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF
interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns
your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity
to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 1-26 for details.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-20, 1-21, 1-24 and 2-18
for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the ITE
Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations
per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC
monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical
components.

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-5
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support
CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 2-6.
ASUS MyLogo™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-32.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to
the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.
When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need
to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and
reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous
setting for each parameter.

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug
the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard
component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard
LED.
1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or
to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from
the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
P4RD1-MX
®
P4RD1-MX Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-7
1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
1.5.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.5.2 Screw holes
Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
P4RD1-MX
®

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
P4RD1-MX
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
CD
Super
I/O
4Mb
BIOS
ATX12V
FLOPPY
AAFP
SB_PWR
USBPW12 USBPW34
USB78
USB56
USBPW78
USBPW56
CLRTC
SATA1
PCIEX1_1
ULI
M1573
PWR_FAN
CPU_FAN
PRI_IDE
RTL8201CL
EATXPWR
SATA3
SATA2
SATA4
PCIEX16
®
PCI1
PCI2
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
USB12
LAN_USB34
PANEL
SPDIF_OUT
KBPWR
Socket 478
Below:Mic In
Center:Line Out
Top:Line In
COM1
PARALLEL PORT
VGA
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_
B1
(64 bit,184-pin module)
SEC_IDE
CHA_FAN
AD1986A
TV_C
CHASSIS
GAME
ATI
RADEON
XPRESS
200
21.8cm (8.6in)
24.5cm (9.6in)
1.5.3 Motherboard layout