Asus P5P800 User manual

Motherboard
P5P800

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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
Safety information ............................................................................ viii
About this guide ................................................................................. ix
How this guide is organized .................................................... ix
Where to find more information .............................................. ix
Conventions used in this guide ................................................ x
Typography .......................................................................................... x
P5P800 specifications summary ......................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
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 ASUS Proactive feature .......................................... 1-3
1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3
2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6
2.3.1 Installling the CPU ................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ....................... 2-9
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 2-11
2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-13
2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-13
2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-13
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-16
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-16
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-17
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-17
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-17

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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-18
2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-19
2.5.5 AGP slot ................................................................ 2-19
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-20
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-23
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-23
2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-25
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
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 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-2
4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-3
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-7
4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-10
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-11
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-11
4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-12
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-12
4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-12
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-12
4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-12
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-12
4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-13
4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-13
4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-13
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-13
4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-13

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4.3.5 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave;
Third and Fourth IDE Master ................................. 4-14
4.3.6 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-15
4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-17
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18
4.4.1 JumperFree 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 ................................................ 4-31
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-33
4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-35
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-35
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-36
4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-37
4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-40
Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing 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