Asus P5P800 SE User Manual

P5P800 SE  
Contents  
Notices............................................................................................... vii  
Safety information ............................................................................ viii  
About this guide ................................................................................. ix  
Typography.......................................................................................... x  
P5P800 SE specifications summary.................................................... xi  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-1  
Package contents ................................................................. 1-1  
Special features.................................................................... 1-2  
1.3.1  
1.3.2  
Product highlights................................................... 1-2  
Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.1  
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1  
2.2  
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 2-2  
2.2.1  
2.2.2  
2.2.3  
2.2.4  
Placement direction ................................................ 2-2  
Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2  
Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3  
Layout Contents..................................................... 2-4  
2.3  
2.4  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6  
2.3.1  
2.3.2  
2.3.3  
Installling the CPU ................................................... 2-6  
Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ....................... 2-9  
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..................2-11  
System memory .................................................................2-13  
2.4.1  
2.4.2  
2.4.3  
2.4.4  
Overview...............................................................2-13  
Memory configurations .........................................2-13  
Installing a DIMM ...................................................2-16  
Removing a DIMM .................................................2-16  
2.5  
2.6  
Expansion slots...................................................................2-17  
2.5.1  
2.5.2  
2.5.3  
2.5.4  
2.5.5  
Installing an expansion card..................................2-17  
Configuring an expansion card..............................2-17  
Interrupt assignments ..........................................2-18  
PCI slots................................................................2-19  
AGP slot................................................................2-19  
Jumpers..............................................................................2-20  
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Contents  
2.7  
Connectors .........................................................................2-23  
2.7.1  
2.7.2  
Rear panel connectors ..........................................2-23  
Internal connectors...............................................2-25  
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  
3.2.2  
Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2  
Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2  
Chapter 4: BIOS setup  
4.1  
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1  
4.1.1  
4.1.2  
4.1.3  
4.1.4  
4.1.5  
Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 4-1  
ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-2  
AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-3  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5  
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-7  
4.2  
BIOS setup program ...........................................................4-10  
4.2.1  
4.2.2  
4.2.3  
4.2.4  
4.2.5  
4.2.6  
4.2.7  
4.2.8  
4.2.9  
BIOS menu screen.................................................4-11  
Menu bar...............................................................4-11  
Navigation keys ....................................................4-11  
Menu items ...........................................................4-12  
Sub-menu items ...................................................4-12  
Configuration fields ..............................................4-12  
Pop-up window .....................................................4-12  
Scroll bar ..............................................................4-12  
General help ..........................................................4-12  
4.3  
Main menu ..........................................................................4-13  
4.3.1  
4.3.2  
4.3.3  
4.3.4  
4.3.5  
System Time.........................................................4-13  
System Date .........................................................4-13  
Legacy Diskette A ................................................4-13  
Language ..............................................................4-13  
Primary and Secondary Master/Slave;  
Third and Fourth IDE Master .................................4-14  
4.3.6  
4.3.7  
IDE Configuration ..................................................4-15  
System Information ..............................................4-17  
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Contents  
4.4  
Advanced menu..................................................................4-18  
4.4.1  
4.4.2  
4.4.3  
4.4.4  
4.4.5  
4.4.6  
JumperFree Configuration ....................................4-18  
CPU Configuration.................................................4-20  
Chipset .................................................................4-22  
Onboard Devices Configuration ............................4-24  
PCI PnP .................................................................4-26  
USB Configuration.................................................4-27  
4.5  
Power menu........................................................................4-29  
4.5.1  
4.5.2  
4.5.3  
4.5.4  
4.5.5  
4.5.6  
Suspend Mode ......................................................4-29  
Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................4-29  
ACPI 2.0 Support..................................................4-29  
ACPI APIC Support ................................................4-29  
APM Configuration ................................................4-30  
Hardware Monitor .................................................4-32  
4.6  
4.7  
Boot menu ..........................................................................4-34  
4.6.1  
4.6.2  
4.6.3  
Boot Device Priority..............................................4-34  
Boot Settings Configuration .................................4-35  
Security ................................................................4-36  
Exit menu ...........................................................................4-39  
Chapter 5: Software support  
5.1  
Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1  
5.2  
Support CD information........................................................ 5-1  
5.2.1  
5.2.2  
5.2.3  
5.2.4  
5.2.5  
5.2.6  
Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1  
Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2  
Utilities menu.......................................................... 5-3  
Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-4  
ASUS Contact information...................................... 5-4  
Other information ................................................... 5-5  
5.3  
Software information ........................................................... 5-7  
ASUS MyLogo™ .................................................................... 5-7  
Appendix: CPU features  
A.1  
Intel® EM64T ........................................................................A-1  
Using the Intel® EM64T feature............................................A-1  
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Contents  
A.2  
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) ....................A-1  
A.2.1  
A.2.2  
System requirements .............................................A-1  
Using the EIST ........................................................A-2  
A.3  
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology......................................A-3  
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ...............................A-3  
v i  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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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 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.  
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product  
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal  
waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
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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 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, the vocal POST  
messages, and ways of shutting down the system.  
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 comes  
with the motherboard package.  
Chapter 6: Appendix  
This chapter describes the CPU features that the motherboard  
supports.  
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.  
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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.  
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.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a  
task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a  
task.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select  
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 /iP5P800SE.ROM  
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P5P800 SE specifications summary  
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor  
CPU  
Intel® Pentium® D ready  
Compatible with the Intel® PCG 05A/O5B and 04A/04B  
processors  
Supports Intel® EM64T/EIST/Hyper-Threading Technology  
Northbridge: Intel® 865PE  
Southbridge: Intel® ICH5  
Chipset  
800/533 MHz  
Front Side Bus  
Memory  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC  
400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules  
1 x AGP 8X graphics card slot  
4 x PCI slots  
Expansion slots  
Storage  
Intel® ICH5 Southbridge supports:  
- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33  
- 2 x Serial ATA hard disk drives  
ADI AD1888 audio solution with 6-channel CODEC  
Supports S/PDIF out port  
AI Audio  
Intel® 82540EM Gigabit LAN controller  
LAN  
ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner)  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
Overclocking  
CPU LockFree feature  
CPU and memory voltage adjustable  
Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 100 MHz up  
to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment  
Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio with fixed AGP/PCI frequencies  
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports  
USB  
ASUS Q-Fan  
Special features  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2  
ASUS MyLogo  
ASUS EZ Flash  
4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0  
BIOS features  
(continued on the next page)  
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P5P800 SE specifications summary  
Rear panel  
1 x Parallel port  
1 x Serial port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
4 x USB 2.0 ports  
1 x S/PDIF out port  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
1 x PS/2 mouse port  
6-channel audio ports  
Internal  
1 x Floppy disk drive connector  
2 x IDE connectors  
connectors  
2 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 CD/AUX audio connectors  
1 x GAME/MIDI connector  
1 x Chassis intrusion connector  
1 x Front panel audio connector  
1 x S/PDIF out connector  
System panel connector  
Power  
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)  
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant  
Requirement  
Form Factor  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm)  
Support CD  
contents  
Device drivers  
ASUS PC Probe  
ASUS Live Update Utility  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies  
it supports.  
Product  
1
introduction  
Chapter summary  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-1  
Package contents ................................................................. 1-1  
Special features.................................................................... 1-2  
ASUS P5P800 SE  
1.1 Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5P800 SE 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  
Cables  
ASUS P5P800 SE motherboard  
2 x Serial ATA signal cables  
1 x Serial ATA Power cable (for two devices)  
1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable  
40-conductor IDE cable  
Floppy disk drive cable  
Accessories  
I/O shield  
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD  
Documentation User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
ASUS P5P800 SE  
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1.3 Special features  
1.3.1 Product highlights  
Latest processor technology  
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array  
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land  
package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor. The  
motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is  
fully compatible with Intel® 04B and 04A processors.  
See page 2-6 for details.  
Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support  
The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical  
CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful  
processing. See page 2-6 for details.  
ASUS Hyper-Path Technology  
This unique technology from ASUS optimizes the true potential of the Intel®  
865PE chipset to deliver the highest performance among competing  
865PE-based solutions.  
Dual-channel DDR400 memory support  
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the  
motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/  
266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required  
bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.  
Serial ATA technology  
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA  
interfaces and the Intel® ICH5. 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.  
AGP 8X support  
The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced  
graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
6-channel audio support  
The motherboard comes with the ADI AD1888 SoundMAX audio CODEC  
that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy  
advanced sound cards. The ADI SoundMAX Digital Audio System features  
state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLS by XG sound set,  
5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports major game audio technologies including  
Microsoft® DirectX™ 8.0, Microsoft® DirectSound 3D, A3D, MacroFX,  
ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, and EAX. Refer to pages 2-23 and 2-24.  
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 page 2-24 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 page 2-21 and 2-29 for details.  
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring  
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (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 ASIC  
monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical  
components.  
ASUS P5P800 SE  
1-3  
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features  
CPU Lock Free support  
The motherboard supports the CPU Lock Free feature that allows you to  
adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. The reduction of multiplier value provides  
more flexibility for increased external FSB frequency to raise the memory  
bus bandwith. CPU Lock Free boosts overall performance by making  
synchronous modification possible. Enjoy better performance at the same  
CPU speed and improve your system without pushing the CPU to the limit.  
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 4-5.  
ASUS Q-Fan technology  
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according  
to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See  
page 4-32 for details.  
ASUS MyLogo™  
This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add  
style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-35 and  
5-7 for details.  
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.  
1-4  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
This chapter 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.  
Hardware  
2
information  
Chapter summary  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1  
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 2-2  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6  
System memory .................................................................2-13  
Expansion slots...................................................................2-17  
Jumpers ..............................................................................2-20  
Connectors .........................................................................2-23  
ASUS P5P800 SE  
2.1 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.  
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.  
SB_PWR  
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P5P800 SE  
ON  
OFF  
Standby  
Power  
Powered  
Off  
P5P800 SE Onboard LED  
ASUS P5P800 SE  
2-1  
2.2 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.  
2.2.1 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.  
2.2.2 Screw holes  
Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the  
motherboard to the chassis.  
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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P5P800 SE  
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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.2.3 Motherboard layout  
21.3cm (8.4in)  
PS/2KBMS  
T: Mouse  
B: Keyboard  
KBPWR  
ATX12V  
LGA775  
SPDIF_O  
COM1  
USB20_12  
CPU_FAN  
Intel  
82865PE  
Memory  
Controller  
Hub  
USB2.0  
T: USB4  
B: USB3  
Top:  
RJ-45  
Top:Line In  
Center:Line Out  
Below:Mic In  
Intel  
RC82540EM  
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)  
CR2032 3V  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
PCI1  
CD  
AUX  
®
CLRTC  
PCI2  
FP_AUDIO  
SATA2  
SATA1  
SPDIF_OUT  
Intel  
ICH5  
PCI3  
AD1888  
P5P800 SE  
PCI4  
4Mbit  
Firmware  
Hub  
SB_PWR  
GAME  
CHASSIS  
USB78  
PANEL  
USB56  
FLOPPY  
ASUS P5P800 SE  
2-3  
2.2.4 Layout Contents  
Slots  
Page  
1. DDR DIMM slots  
2. PCI slots  
3. AGP slot  
2-13  
2-19  
2-19  
Jumpers  
Page  
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)  
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)  
2-20  
2-21  
2-22  
Rear panel connectors  
Page  
1. PS/2 mouse port  
2. Parallel port  
3. RJ-45 port  
4. Line In port  
5. Line Out port  
6. Microphone port  
7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4  
8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2  
9. Serial (COM1) port  
10. S/PDIF out port  
11. PS/2 keyboard port  
2-23  
2-23  
2-23  
2-23  
2-23  
2-23  
2-24  
2-24  
2-24  
2-24  
2-24  
2-4  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
Internal connectors  
                                                                                                                                                                 
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1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)  
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)  
4. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)  
5. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN)  
6. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN)  
7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
8. USB headers (10-1 USB56, USB78)  
9. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR)  
10. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V)  
11. Optical audio connector (4-pin CD)  
12. Auxilliary audio connector (4-pin AUX)  
13. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)  
14. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)  
15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)  
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16. System panel connectors (20-1 pin PANEL)  
- System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)  
- Hard Disk activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)  
- System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)  
- Power/Soft-off button(Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)  
- Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)  
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for  
the Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D processors in the 775-land  
package.  
Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should  
come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink  
assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU  
documentation, follow the latter.  
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is  
on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your  
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any  
damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components.  
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/  
transit-related.  
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process  
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the  
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.  
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins  
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/  
loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.  
This motherboard does not support Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor  
Extreme Edition.  
2.3.1 Installling the CPU  
To install a CPU:  
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
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P5P800 SE  
P5P800 SE Socket 775  
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing  
towards you and the load lever is on your left.  
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B)  
until it is released from the retention tab.  
PnP Cap  
Retention tab  
Load lever  
A
B
This side of the cam  
box should face you.  
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap  
unless you are installing a CPU.  
3. Lift the load lever in the direction  
of the arrow to a 135º angle.  
4. Lift the load plate with your  
thumb and forefinger to a 100º  
angle (A), then push the PnP cap  
from the load plate window to  
remove (B).  
B
A
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  
Alignment key  
into the CPU notch.  
Gold triangle mark  
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6. Close the load plate (A), then  
push the load lever (B) until it  
snaps into the retention tab.  
A
B
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into  
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and  
damaging the CPU!  
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with  
the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel  
SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer  
to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.  
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2.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan  
The Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D LGA775 processor requires a  
specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal  
condition and performance.  
Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan  
and heatsink assembly  
When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package  
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU  
separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certified  
multi-directional heatsink and fan.  
Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in  
a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.  
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure  
that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink  
or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.  
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:  
1. Place the heatsink on top of the  
installed CPU, making sure that  
the four fasteners match the  
holes on the motherboard.  
Fastener  
Motherboard hole  
Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove  
directed outward.  
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2. Push down two fasteners at a  
time in a diagonal sequence to  
secure the heatsink and fan  
assembly in place.  
B
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan  
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.  
CPU_FAN  
GND  
CPU FAN PWR  
CPU FAN IN  
CPU FAN PWM  
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P5P800 SE CPU fan connector  
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring  
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.  
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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan  
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:  
1. Disconnect the CPU fan  
cable from the connector  
on the motherboard.  
2. Rotate each fastener  
counterclockwise.  
3. Pull up two fasteners at a  
time in a diagonal sequence  
B
to disengage the heatsink  
A
and fan assembly from the  
A
motherboard.  
B
A
B
B
A
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4. Remove the heatsink and fan  
assembly from the  
motherboard.  
5. Rotate each fastener  
clockwise to reset the  
orientation.  
When reset, each fastener  
should be oriented as  
shown, with the narrow  
groove directed outward.  
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2.4 System memory  
2.4.1 Overview  
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline  
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.  
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:  
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P5P800 SE  
P5P800 SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets  
Use the blue DIMM slots first.  
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing  
DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause  
severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.  
2.4.2 Memory configurations  
You may install 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM  
sockets using the memory configurations in this section.  
Important notes  
1. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain  
memory modules from the same vendor. See the DDR400 Qualified  
Vendor List (QVL) on page 2-15.  
2. Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front  
Side Bus). Refer to the Memory frequency/CPU FSB  
synchronization table on page 2-14.  
3. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency.  
4. DDR DIMMs made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided DDR DIMMs  
with x16 (data bus=16bit) memory modules are not supported in  
this motherboard.  
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Recommended memory configurations  
Sockets  
Mode  
DIMM_A1  
(blue)  
DIMM_A2  
(black)  
DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2  
(blue)  
(black)  
Single-channel  
(1) Populated  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
Populated  
Populated  
Populated  
Dual-channel  
(1) Populated  
(2)  
Populated  
Populated  
Populated  
(3) *Populated Populated  
Populated Populated  
* For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:  
install identical DIMMs in all four sockets  
install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets)  
and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)  
install same size DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and  
another same size pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)  
Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization  
This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the  
CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) and the type of DDR DIMM.  
CPU FSB  
800 MHz  
533 MHz  
DDR DIMM Type  
PC3200/PC2700/PC2100  
PC2700/PC2100  
Memory Frequency  
400/320*/266 MHz  
333/266 MHz  
*When using 800 MHz FSB CPU, PC2700 DDR DIMMs run only at 320MHz  
(not 333MHz) due to chipset limitation.  
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified  
Vendors List.  
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DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List  
DIMM support  
S i z e  
Vendor  
Model  
Brand  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
Side(s)  
DS N/A  
SS D3208DL3T-5A  
Component  
A
B
C
512MB KINGSTON KHX3200A/512  
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256  
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256  
512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512  
512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512  
1024MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/1G  
SS A2S56D30BTP511ALM09 •  
DS V58C2256804SAT5  
SS HY5DU12822BT-D43  
DS HYB25D512800BE-5B  
SS K4H560838E-TCCC  
SS K4H560838F-TCCC  
DS K4H560838F-TCCC  
SS K4H510838B-TCCC  
SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC  
DS MT46V32M8TG-5BC  
SS HYB25D256800CE-5C  
DS HYB25D256800CE-5C  
SS HYB25D512160CE-5C  
SS HYB25D512800CE-5C  
DS HYB25D512800CE-5B  
SS W942508BH-5  
256MB SAMSUNG  
256MB SAMSUNG  
512MB SAMSUNG  
512MB SAMSUNG  
256MB MICRON  
512MB MICRON  
256MB Infineon  
512MB Infineon  
256MB Infineon  
512MB Infineon  
1024MB Infineon  
256MB CORSAIR  
512MB CORSAIR  
512MB CORSAIR  
512MB CORSAIR  
1024MB CORSAIR  
256MB Hynix  
M368L3223ETM-CCC  
M368L3223FTN-CCC  
M368L6423FTN-CCC  
M368L6523BTM-CCC  
MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB MICRON  
MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCBMICRON  
HYS64D32300HU-5-C  
HYS64D64320HU-5-C  
HYS64D32301HU-5-C  
HYS64D64300HU-5-C  
HYS64D128320HU-5-C  
CMX256A-3200C2PT  
CMX512-3200C2  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Winbond  
N/A  
Winbond  
VALUE seLecT DS VS32M8-5  
N/A  
Hynix  
Hynix  
DS N/A  
DS N/A  
CMXP512-3200XL  
VS512MB400  
TWINX2048-3200C2  
HYMD232646D8J-D43  
HYMD264646D8J-D43  
M2G9I08AIATT9F081AADT TwinMOS  
M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADT TwinMOS  
M2G9I08A8ATT9F081AADT TwinMOS  
M2G9J16A8ATT9F081AADT TwinMOS  
DS N/A  
SS HY5DU56822DT-D43  
DS HY5DU56822DT-D43  
SS TMD7608F8E50D  
DS TMD7608F8E50D  
SS TMD7608F8E50D  
DS TMD7608F8E50D  
SS K4H560838F-TCCC  
DS K4H560838F-TCCC  
DS K4H510838B-TCCC  
SS K4H560838E-TCCC  
DS K4H560838F-TCCC  
SS HY5DU56822CT-D43  
DS HY5DU56822CT-D43  
SS ADD8608A8A-5B  
DS ADD8608A8A-5B  
SS W942508CH-5  
512MB Hynix  
256MB TwinMOS  
512MB TwinMOS  
256MB TwinMOS  
512MB TwinMOS  
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3  
512MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3  
1024MB Transcend TS128MLD64V4J  
256MB A DATA  
512MB A DATA  
256MB A DATA  
512MB A DATA  
256MB A DATA  
512MB A DATA  
256MB Winbond  
512MB Winbond  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
Hynix  
MDOSS6F3G31Y0K1E0Z  
MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z  
MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z  
MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z Hynix  
MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02 N/A  
MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02 N/A  
W9425GCDB-5  
W9451GCDB-5  
Winbond  
Winbond  
DS W942508CH-5  
Side(s): SS - Single Sided  
DIMM Support:  
DS - Double Sided  
A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory  
configuration.  
B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black  
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.  
C - support for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of  
Dual-channel memory configuration.  
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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM  
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs  
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage  
to both the motherboard and the components.  
2
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by  
DDR DIMM notch  
pressing the retaining clips  
outward.  
1
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such  
that the notch on the DIMM  
matches the break on the  
socket.  
1
Unlocked retaining clip  
A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.  
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.  
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the  
socket until the retaining clips  
snap back in place and the DIMM  
is properly seated.  
Locked Retaining Clip  
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM  
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.  
2
1. Simultaneously press the  
retaining clips outward to unlock  
the DIMM.  
1
1
DDR DIMM notch  
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining  
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.  
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.  
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2.5 Expansion slots  
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following  
sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.  
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing  
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and  
damage motherboard components.  
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card  
To install an expansion card:  
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that  
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.  
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already  
installed in a chassis).  
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep  
the screw for later use.  
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is  
completely seated on the slot.  
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.  
6. Replace the system cover.  
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card  
After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the  
software settings.  
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.  
See Chapter 4 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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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments  
Standard interrupt assignments  
I R Q  
Priority  
Standard Function  
0
1
2
System Timer  
1
Keyboard Controller  
2
Re-direct to IRQ#9  
3
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
3
Programmable interrupt  
Communications Port (COM1)*  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
Floppy Disk Controller  
4
5
6
7
Printer Port (LPT1)*  
8
System CMOS/Real Time Clock  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*  
Numeric Data Processor  
Primary IDE Channel  
9
4
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
Secondary IDE Channel  
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.  
IRQ assignments for this motherboard  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
PCI slot 1  
shared  
shared  
shared  
PCI slot 2  
PCI slot 3  
PCI slot 4  
shared  
shared  
shared  
used  
AGP slot  
Onboard USB 2.0 controller  
Onboard USB controller 1  
Onboard USB controller 2  
Onboard USB controller 3  
Onboard USB controller 4  
Onboard LAN  
shared  
used  
used  
shared  
Onboard Audio  
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support  
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise,  
conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system  
unstable and the card inoperable.  
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2.5.4 PCI slots  
The PCI slots support cards such as a  
LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and  
other cards that comply with PCI  
specifications. The figure shows a  
LAN card installed on a PCI slot.  
2.5.5 AGP slot  
The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP8X/4X cards. When  
you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V  
specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that  
they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard.  
Install only 1.5 V or 0.8 V AGP cards on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP  
cards are not supported in this motherboard.  
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P5P800 SE  
Keyed for 1.5v  
P5P800 SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)  
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2.6 Jumpers  
1 . Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)  
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in  
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system  
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard  
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include  
system setup information such as system passwords.  
To erase the RTC RAM:  
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
2. Remove the onboard battery.  
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the  
cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to  
pins 1-2.  
4. Re-install the battery.  
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS  
setup to re-enter data.  
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC  
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!  
CLRTC  
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1 2  
2 3  
P5P800 SE  
Normal  
Clear CMOS  
(Default)  
P5P800 SE Clear RTC RAM  
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to  
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU  
Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS  
can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.  
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2 . USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,  
USBPW56, USBPW78)  
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep  
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power  
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up  
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh,  
power supply in reduced power mode).  
The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.  
The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB  
connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.  
USBPW12  
USBPW34  
3
2
2
1
+5V  
(Default)  
+5VSB  
USBPW56  
USBPW78  
3
2
P5P800 SE  
2
1
+5V  
(Default)  
+5VSB  
P5P800 SE USB device wake up  
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can  
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,  
the system would not power up.  
The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply  
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.  
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3 . Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)  
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up  
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up  
the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is  
the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can  
supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in  
the BIOS.  
KBPWR  
1 2  
2 3  
+5V  
(Default)  
+5VSB  
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P5P800 SE Keyboard power setting  
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2.7 Connectors  
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors  
1
2
3
4
5
6
11  
10  
9
7
8
1 . PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.  
2 . Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,  
or other devices.  
3 . LAN RJ-45 port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local  
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below  
for the LAN port LED indications.  
LAN port LED indications  
ACT/LINK SPEED  
LED  
LED  
ACT/LINK LED  
SPEED LED  
Status Description  
Status  
OFF  
ORANGE  
GREEN  
Description  
OFF  
No link  
10 Mbps connection  
100 Mbps connection  
1 Gbps connection  
GREEN  
BLINKING  
Linked  
Data activity  
LAN port  
4 . Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD  
player, or other audio sources.  
5 . Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a  
speaker. In 4-channel, and 6-channel configuration, the function of  
this port becomes Front Speaker Out.  
6 . Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.  
Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function  
of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration.  
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2, 4, or 6-channel audio configuration  
Port  
Headset  
2-channel  
4-channel  
6-channel  
Light Blue  
Lime  
Pink  
Line In  
Line Out  
Mic In  
Rear Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
Rear Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Bass/Center  
7 . USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus  
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
8 . USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus  
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
9 . Serial port. This 9-pin serial port is for serial devices.  
10. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio  
output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.  
11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.  
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2.7.2 Internal connectors  
1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.  
Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other  
end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.  
The Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable  
connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.  
FLOPPY  
NOTE: Orient the red markings on  
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.  
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P5P800 SE  
PIN 1  
P5P800 SE Floppy disk drive connector  
2 . IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)  
These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. The Ultra  
DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for  
the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for  
an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive),  
and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard  
disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the  
second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer  
to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.  
The Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered  
hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect  
insertion when you connect the IDE cable.  
Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.  
NOTE: Orient the red markings  
(usually zigzag) on the IDE  
ribbon cable to PIN 1.  
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3 . Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)  
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA  
hard disk drives.  
SATA2  
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SATA1  
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P5P800 SE SATA connectors  
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 feature.  
Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connectors are not  
available in this motherboard.  
The ICH chipset support to one of the IDE channels (either primary  
or secondary channel) is disabled in a legacy operating system (DOS,  
Windows® 98/ME) when you use the SATA connectors.  
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Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations  
The following are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configuration  
supported by the Intel® ICH5 specifications.  
Native operating systems (OS) are Windows® 2000/XP. ICH5 supports a  
maximum of six (6) devices using these OS.  
Legacy OS are MS-DOS, Windows 98/ME. ICH5 supports a maximum of  
four (4) devices using these OS.  
P-ATA  
                                                                                                                               
S
                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                  
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A
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                      
T
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                        
A
                                                                                                                                        
Operating System  
Primary  
Secondary  
Port 0  
Port 1  
( 2 d e v i c e s )  
( 2 d e v i c e s )  
( 1 d e v i c e )  
( 1 d e v i c e )  
1. Windows® 2000/XP  
2. Windows® 98/ME  
Configuration A  
Configuration B  
Configuration C  
Legend:  
Supported  
Not Supported  
Required IDE Configuration settings in BIOS  
Refer to the following table for the appropriate BIOS settings of the above  
P-ATA and S-ATA device configurations. See section “4.3.6 IDE  
Configuration” for details on the related BIOS items.  
Windows  
2000/XP  
Windows 98/ME  
B
BIOS Item  
Onboard IDE Operate Mode  
Enhanced Mode Support On  
IDE Port Settings  
A
C
Enhanced Mode  
S-ATA  
Compatible Mode Compatible Mode Compatible Mode  
Primary P-ATA+S-ATA Sec. P-ATA+S-ATA  
P-ATA Ports Only  
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4 . CPU and Chassis fan connectors  
(4-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN)  
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W  
max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the  
fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that  
the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.  
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of  
sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard  
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the  
fan connectors!  
CPU_FAN  
GND  
CPU FAN PWR  
CPU FAN IN  
CPU FAN PWM  
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PWR_FAN  
CHA_FAN  
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P5P800 SE Fan connectors  
5 . Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound  
output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector  
and the other end to the S/PDIF module.  
SPDIF_OUT  
GND  
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SPDIFOUT  
P5P800 SE  
+5V  
P5P800 SE Digital audio connector  
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.  
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6 . USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)  
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME  
module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a  
slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors  
comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps  
connection speed.  
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USB56  
USB78  
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P5P800 SE USB 2.0 connectors  
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will  
damage the motherboard!  
The USB/GAME module is purchased separately.  
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7 . ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the  
power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one  
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the  
connectors completely fit.  
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;  
otherwise, the system will not boot up.  
When using an ATX 12 V PSU with 20-pin power plug, make sure  
that it can provide 8 A on the +12 V lead and at least 1A on the  
+5V standby lead (+5 VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is  
350 W for a fully configured system. The system may become  
unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.  
You must install a Power Supply Unit (PSU) with a higher power  
rating if you intend to install additional devices.  
ATX12V  
EATXPWR  
+12V DC GND  
+3 Volts  
+3 Volts  
+3 Volts  
Ground  
+5 Volts  
Ground  
-12 Volts  
Ground  
PSON#  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
-5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
Ground  
+12V DC GND  
+5 Volts  
Ground  
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Power OK  
+5V Standby  
+12 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+3 Volts  
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P5P800 SE ATX power connector  
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8 . Internal audio connector (4-pin CD, AUX)  
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound  
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.  
Right Audio Channel  
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Ground  
Ground  
Left Audio Channel  
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CD(Black) AUX(White)  
P5P800 SE Internal audio connectors  
9 . GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)  
This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME  
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot  
opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port  
connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices  
for playing or editing audio files.  
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GAME  
P5P800 SE Game connector  
The USB/GAME module is purchased separately.  
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10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)  
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or  
switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch  
cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a  
high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is  
removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis  
intrusion event.  
By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted  
with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to  
use the chassis intrusion detection feature.  
CHASSIS  
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(Default)  
P5P800 SE intrusion connector  
11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)  
This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows  
convenient connection and control of audio devices.  
By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins  
LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the  
caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.  
FP_AUDIO  
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P5P800 SE Front panel audio connector  
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12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)  
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
PLED  
SPEAKER  
PANEL  
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RESET  
P5P800 SE  
IDE_LED  
PWRSW  
* Requires an ATX power supply.  
P5P800 SE System Panel connector  
The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to  
the connector description below for details.  
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)  
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the  
chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED  
lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the  
system is in sleep mode.  
Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD  
Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes  
when data is read from or written to the HDD.  
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)  
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning  
speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.  
Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)  
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power  
button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF  
mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for  
more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.  
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)  
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for  
system reboot without turning off the system power.  
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This chapter describes the power up  
sequence, the vocal POST messages,  
and ways of shutting down the  
system.  
Powering up  
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Chapter summary  
3.1  
3.2  
Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1  
Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2  
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3.1 Starting up for the first time  
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.  
2. Be sure that all switches are off.  
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the  
system chassis.  
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a  
surge protector.  
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:  
a. Monitor  
b.External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)  
c. System power  
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front  
panel case lights up. For systems withATX power supplies, the system  
LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor  
complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby”  
feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and  
green after the system LED turns on.  
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the  
tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below)  
or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see  
anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power,  
the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper  
settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.  
AMI BIOS beep codes  
Beep Description  
One beep  
Error  
Keyboard controller error  
Refresh Time error  
No master drive detected  
Two continuous beeps followed by  
two short beeps  
Floppy controller failure  
Two continuous beeps followed by  
Hardware component failure  
four short beeps  
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup.  
Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.  
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3.2 Powering off the computer  
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function  
If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000:  
1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...  
2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click  
the OK button to shut down the computer.  
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.  
If you are using Windows® XP:  
1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.  
2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.  
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.  
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch  
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four  
seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on  
the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds  
lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.  
Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4 for details.  
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Chapter 3: Powering up  
This chapter tells how to change  
the system settings through the BIOS  
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions  
of the BIOS parameters are also  
provided.  
BIOS setup  
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Chapter summary  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1  
BIOS setup program ...........................................................4-10  
Main menu ..........................................................................4-13  
Advanced menu..................................................................4-18  
Power menu........................................................................4-29  
Boot menu ..........................................................................4-34  
Exit menu ...........................................................................4-39  
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS  
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard  
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.  
1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable  
floppy disk.)  
2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.)  
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable  
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or  
gets corrupted.)  
4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)  
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.  
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy  
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original  
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.  
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk  
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.  
DOS environment  
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.  
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.  
Windows® XP environment  
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.  
b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select M y  
Computer.  
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.  
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2  
Floppy Disk window appears.  
e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format  
options field, then click Start.  
Windows® 2000 environment  
To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:  
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.  
b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive.  
c. Click Start, then select Run.  
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d. From the Open field, type  
D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:  
assuming that D: is your optical drive.  
e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.  
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable  
floppy disk.  
4.1.2 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 EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is  
accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests  
(POST).  
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:  
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS  
file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5P800SE.ROM.  
2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.  
3. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.  
EZFlash starting BIOS update  
Checking for floppy...  
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk  
drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS  
update process and automatically reboots the system when done.  
EZFlash starting BIOS update  
Checking for floppy...  
Floppy found!  
Reading file “P5P800SE.ROM”. Completed.  
Start erasing.......|  
Start programming...|  
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.  
Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to  
prevent system boot failure!  
A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy  
disk in the drive. A “P5P800SE.ROM not found!” error message  
appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make  
sure that you rename the BIOS file to P5P800SE.ROM.  
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4.1.3 AFUDOS utility  
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment  
using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also  
allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when  
the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.  
Copying the current BIOS  
To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:  
Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at  
least 600 KB free space to save the file.  
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS  
screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.  
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support  
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.  
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:  
afudos /o[filename]  
where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than  
eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three  
alphanumeric characters for the extension name.  
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM  
Main filename  
Extension name  
3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy  
disk.  
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM  
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))  
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Reading flash ..... done  
Write to file ...ok  
A:\>  
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS  
file.  
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Updating the BIOS file  
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:  
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS  
file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.  
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact  
BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.  
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support  
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.  
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:  
afudos /i[filename]  
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable  
floppy disk.  
A:\>afudos /iP5P800SE.ROM  
4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS.  
A:\>afudos /iP5P800SE.ROM  
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))  
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS  
Reading file ..... done  
Reading flash .... done  
Advance Check........  
Erasing flash .... done  
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)  
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to  
prevent system boot failure!  
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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 /iP5P800SE.ROM  
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))  
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS  
Reading file ..... done  
Reading flash .... done  
Advance Check.........  
Erasing flash ..... done  
Writing flash ..... done  
Verifying flash ... done  
Please restart your computer  
A:\>  
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility  
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to  
restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating  
process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard  
support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.  
Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing  
the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.  
Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the  
floppy disk to P5P800SE.ROM.  
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk  
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:  
1. Turn on the system.  
2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the  
floppy disk drive.  
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks  
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for floppy...  
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When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the  
corrupted BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for floppy...  
Floppy found!  
Reading file “P5P800SE.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.  
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD  
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:  
1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the  
system.  
2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.  
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks  
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for floppy...  
When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the  
optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then  
updates the corrupted BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for floppy...  
Floppy not found!  
Checking for CD-ROM...  
CD-ROM found!  
Reading file “P5P800SE.ROM”. Completed.  
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.  
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4.1.5 ASUS Update utility  
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update  
the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility  
allows you to:  
• Save the current BIOS file  
• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet  
• Update the BIOS from an updated 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. The Drivers menu appears.  
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update  
VX.XX.XX. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu.  
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.  
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this  
utility.  
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet  
To update the BIOS through the Internet:  
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking  
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The  
ASUS Update main window appears.  
2. Select Update BIOS from  
the Internet option from the  
drop-down menu, then click  
Next.  
3. Select the ASUS FTP site  
nearest you to avoid network  
traffic, or click Auto Select.  
Click Next.  
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4. From the FTP site, select 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  
clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate >  
ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.  
2. Select Update BIOS from a  
file option from the drop-down  
menu, then click Next.  
3. Locate the BIOS file from the  
Open window, then click Open.  
4. Follow the screen instructions to  
complete the update process.  
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4.2 BIOS setup program  
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can  
update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and  
updating your BIOS.”  
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,  
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section  
explains how to configure your system using this utility.  
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change  
the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you 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 with the opportunity to  
run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to  
enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.  
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing  
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.  
You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this  
last option only if the first two failed.  
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being  
a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus  
and make your selections from the available options using the navigation  
keys.  
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most  
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes  
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings  
to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load  
Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “4.7 Exit  
Menu.”  
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference  
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your  
screen.  
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS  
file for this motherboard and .  
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen  
Menu items  
Menu bar  
Configuration fields  
General help  
System Time  
System Date  
[11:10:19]  
Use [ENTER], [TAB]  
or [SHIFT-TAB] to  
select a field.  
[Thu 03/27/2003]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in]  
[English]  
Legacy Diskette A  
Language  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure system time.  
Primary IDE Master  
Primary IDE Slave  
Secondary IDE Master  
Secondary IDE Slave  
Third IDE Master  
Fourth IDE Master  
IDE Configuration  
:[ST320413A]  
:[ASUS CD-S340]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
Change Field  
System Information  
Tab Select Field  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
Sub-menu items  
Navigation keys  
4.2.2 Menu bar  
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:  
Main For changing the basic system configuration  
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings  
Power  
For changing the advanced power management (APM)  
configuration  
Boot  
Exit  
For changing the system boot configuration  
For selecting the exit options and loading default  
settings  
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the  
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.  
4.2.3 Navigation keys  
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for  
that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu  
and change the settings.  
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.  
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4.2.4 Menu items  
The highlighted item on the menu bar  
displays the specific items for that menu.  
For example, selecting Main shows the  
Main menu items.  
System Time  
System Date  
Legacy Diskette A  
Language  
[11:10:19]  
Use [ENTER], [TAB]  
or [SHIFT-TAB] to  
select a field.  
[Thu 03/27/2003]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in]  
[English]  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure system time.  
Primary IDE Master  
Primary IDE Slave  
Secondary IDE Master  
Secondary IDE Slave  
Third IDE Master  
Fourth IDE Master  
IDE Configuration  
:[ST320413A]  
:[ASUS CD-S340]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
Change Field  
System Information  
Tab Select Field  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,  
and Exit) on the menu bar have their  
respective menu items.  
Main menu items  
4.2.5 Sub-menu items  
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam  
has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press  
<Enter>.  
4.2.6 Configuration fields  
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-  
configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You  
cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.  
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when  
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to  
display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”  
4.2.7 Pop-up window  
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with  
the configuration options for that item.  
4.2.8 Scroll bar  
Advanced Chipset settings  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below  
A scroll bar appears on the right side  
may cause system to malfunction.  
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD  
Memory Acceleration Mode  
DRAM Idle Timer  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
of a menu screen when there are items  
that do not fit on the screen. Press the  
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /  
<Page Down> keys to display the other  
items on the screen.  
[Auto]  
DRAm Refresh Rate  
Graphic Adapter Priority  
Graphics Aperture Size  
Spread Spectrum  
[ 64 MB]  
[Enabled]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
ICH Delayed Transaction  
MPS Revision  
[Enabled]  
[1.4]  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
Pop-up window  
4.2.9 General help  
At the top right corner of the menu  
screen is a brief description of the  
selected item.  
Scroll bar  
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4.3 Main menu  
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,  
giving you an overview of the basic system information.  
Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu  
screen items and how to navigate through them.  
System Time  
System Date  
Legacy Diskette A  
Language  
[11:51:19]  
[Thu 05/07/2004]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in]  
[English]  
Primary IDE Master  
Primary IDE Slave  
Secondary IDE Master  
Secondary IDE Slave  
Third IDE Master  
Fourth IDE Master  
IDE Configuration  
:[ST320413A]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
System Information  
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]  
Allows you to set the system time.  
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]  
Allows you to set the system date.  
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]  
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]  
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]  
[2.88M, 3.5 in.]  
4.3.4 Language [English]  
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.  
Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English]  
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4.3.5 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave;  
Third and Fourth IDE Master  
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE  
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device  
item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.  
Primary IDE Master  
Device  
: Hard Disk  
: ST320413A  
: 20.0GB  
Vendor  
Size  
LBA Mode  
Block Mode  
PIO Mode  
Async DMA  
Ultra DMA  
: Supported  
: 16 Sectors  
: Supported  
: MultiWord DMA-2  
: Ultra DMA-5  
SMART Monitoring: Supported  
Type  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
LBA/Large Mode  
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]  
PIO Mode  
DMA Mode  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
Smart Monitoring  
32Bit Data Transfer  
[Auto]  
[Disabled]  
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items  
(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra  
DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable.  
These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.  
Type [Auto]  
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of  
the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically  
configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device)  
if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options:  
[Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]  
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]  
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if  
the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously  
formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled]  
[Auto]  
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]  
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the  
data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if  
the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled],  
the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]  
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PIO Mode [Auto]  
Selects the PIO mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]  
DMA Mode [Auto]  
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0]  
[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]  
[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]  
SMART Monitoring [Auto]  
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]  
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.3.6 IDE Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for  
the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>  
if you wish to configure the item.  
IDE Configuration  
Onboard IDE Operate Mode  
Enhanced Mode Support On  
[Enhanced Mode]  
[S-ATA]  
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)  
[35]  
Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]  
Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating  
system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using  
native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP.  
Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]  
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Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]  
The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA  
and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the  
default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may  
use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any  
Serial ATA device.  
The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If  
you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the  
default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA]  
[S-ATA] [P-ATA]  
The Enhanced Mode Support On appears only when the item  
Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set to Enhanced Mode.  
IDE Port Settings [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA]  
Allows selection of the IDE ports to activate if you are using a legacy  
operating system. Set to [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] if you wish to use  
the primary Parallel ATA and Serial ATA ports, or set to [Secondary  
P-ATA+SATA] to enable the secondary P-ATA port instead. Setting to  
[P-ATA Ports Only] disables the two Serial ATA ports supported by  
ICH5. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [Secondary  
P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only]  
The IDE Port Settings appears only when the item Onboard IDE  
Operate Mode is set to Compatible Mode.  
IDE Detect Time Out [35]  
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.  
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]  
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4.3.7 System Information  
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The  
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.  
AMIBIOS  
Version  
: 08.00.10  
Build Date : 04/07/04  
Processor  
Type  
: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz  
Speed  
Count  
: 2800 MHz  
: 1  
System Memory  
Size  
: 512MB  
AMI BIOS  
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information  
Processor  
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification  
System Memory  
Displays the auto-detected system memory  
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4.4 Advanced menu  
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU  
and other system devices.  
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.  
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.  
Configure CPU.  
JumperFree Configuration  
CPU Configuration  
Chipset  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
PCI PnP  
USB Configuration  
Instant Music Configuration  
LAN Cable Status  
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration  
Configure System Frequency/Voltage  
AI Overclock Tuner  
CPU Ratio  
CPU Lock Free  
[Standard]  
[ 14]  
[Auto]  
AI Overclock Tuner [Standard]  
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU  
internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking options.  
Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%]  
[Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]  
CPU Ratio [ 14]  
Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus  
frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the  
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the values. This item appears only when you  
installed an unlocked CPU.  
CPU Lock Free [Auto]  
Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting this item to [Auto]  
allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for  
more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. This item appears only if  
you installed a CPU with the CPU Lock Free feature.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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The following item appears only when the AI Overclock Tuner item is set  
to [Manual].  
CPU External Frequency (MHz) [XXX] (value is auto-detected)  
Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and  
PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus  
multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by  
BIOS. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the following table for  
the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Use the  
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.  
Table 4.4.2 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization  
Front Side Bus  
CPU External Frequency  
FSB 800  
FSB 533  
200 MHz  
133 MHz  
Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become  
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.  
DRAM Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.  
Configuration options: [266 Mhz] [320 Mhz] [400 Mhz] [500 Mhz]  
[533 Mhz] [Auto]  
Selecting a DRAM frequency that is not supported by your DIMM module  
may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to  
the default setting.  
AGP/PCI Frequency (MHz) [Auto]  
Allows you to adjust to a higher AGP/PCI frequency for better system  
performance and overclocking capability.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [66.66/33.33] [72.73/36.36]  
[80.00/40.00]  
CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]  
Allows selection of the CPU VCore voltage. The configuration options  
depend on the CPU installed.  
Selecting a very high VCore voltage may cause the system to become  
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.  
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DDR Reference Voltage [Auto]  
Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage.  
Configuration options: [2.85V] [2.75v] [2.65V] [2.55V] [Auto]  
AGP VDDQ Voltage [1.50V]  
Allows selection of the AGP operating voltage.  
Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.70V] [1.60V] [1.50V]  
4.4.2 CPU Configuration  
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS  
automatically detects.  
Configure Advanced CPU settings  
Sets the ratio between  
CPU Core Clock and the  
FSB Frequency.  
Manufacturer: Intel  
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz  
NOTE: If an invalid  
ratio is set in CMOS  
then actual and  
Frequency  
FSB Speed  
: 2800 MHz  
: 800 MHz  
setpoint values may  
differ.  
Cache L1  
Cache L2  
Cache L3  
: 16 KB  
: 2048 KB  
: 0 KB  
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:19, Min:14)  
Ratio Actual Value : 14  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
CPU Ratio  
[ 14]  
CPU Lock Free  
[Auto]  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
Max CPUID Value Limit:  
Execute Disable Function  
Enhanced C1 Control  
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch  
CPU Internal Thermal Control  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Auto]  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
F1  
General Help  
Hyper Threading Technology  
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.  
[Enabled]  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
[Automatic]  
CPU Ratio [ 14]  
Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus  
frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the  
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the values. This item appears only when you  
installed an unlocked CPU.  
CPU Lock Free [Auto]  
Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting this item to [Auto]  
allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for  
more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. This item appears only if  
you installed a CPU with the CPU Lock Free feature.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]  
Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support  
CPUs with extended CPUID functions.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Execute Disable Function [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection  
Technology. Setting this item to [Enabled] forces the XD feature flag to  
always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]  
When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s capability  
to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is  
lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]  
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enable]  
Enables or disables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch feature.  
Configuration options [Enable] [Disable]  
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]  
Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. This feature lowers the  
frequency and voltage (Dynamic VID) to reduce power consumption.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]  
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4  
CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep™ Technology (EIST).  
Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]  
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. When set to  
[Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating  
system to use the EIST feature.  
Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use EIST.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Automatic]  
Refer to the Appendix for details on how to use the EIST feature.  
The motherboard comes with a BIOS files that supports EIST.  
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4.4.3 Chipset  
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.  
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.  
Advanced Chipset Settings  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below  
may cause the system to malfunction.  
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD  
Memory Acceleration Mode  
DRAM Idle Timer  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
DRAM Refresh Rate  
[Auto]  
Graphic Adapter Priority  
Graphics Aperture Size  
Spread Spectrum  
[AGP/PCI]  
[ 64MB]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
[Enabled]  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
MPS Revision  
[1.1]  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
Advanced Chipset Settings  
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]  
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according  
to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can  
manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items.  
The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks]  
Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time  
the data actually becomes available.  
Configuration options: [2.0 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks]  
DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks]  
Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR  
SDRAM. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks]  
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks]  
Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and  
the read/write command.  
Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks]  
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [8 Clocks]  
Sets the RAS Activate to Precharge timing.  
Configuration options: [8 Clocks] [7 Clocks] [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks]  
DRAM Burst Length [8 Clocks]  
Sets the DRAM Burst Length.  
Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [8 Clocks]  
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Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto]  
This field when [Enabled] minimize latencies from CPU to memory to boost  
system performance. Enable this item to activate the ASUS HyperPath  
Technology feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]  
Setting to [Enabled] may cause the system to become unstable! If  
this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto].  
DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]  
Sets the DRAM idle timer.  
Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [16T] [64T] [Auto]  
DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto]  
Sets the DRAM refresh rate.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [15.6 uSec] [7.8 uSec] [64 uSec] [64T]  
If the system becomes unstable after changing the settings of any of  
the above items, revert to the default settings.  
Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI]  
Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.  
Configuration options: [AGP/PCI] [PCI/AGP]  
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]  
Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.  
Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB]  
[256MB]  
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]  
This field enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
MPS Revision [1.1]  
Sets the Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) version.  
Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]  
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4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration  
Onboard AC’97 Audio  
Onboard LAN  
[Auto]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Onboard LAN Boot ROOM  
Serial Port1 Address  
Parallel Port Address  
Parallel Port Mode  
ECP Mode DMA Channel  
Parallel Port IRQ  
[3F8/IRQ4]  
[378]  
[ECP]  
[DMA3]  
[IRQ7]  
Onboard Game/MIDI Port  
[200/330]  
OnBoard AC’97 Audio [Auto]  
[Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device. If  
an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if no  
audio device is detected, the controller is disabled.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]  
OnBoard LAN [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN  
controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set  
to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]  
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]  
[2F8/IRQ3]  
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Parallel Port Address [378]  
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]  
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]  
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.  
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]  
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]  
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item  
allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.  
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]  
EPP Version [1.9]  
Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears  
only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP.  
Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]  
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]  
Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]  
Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]  
Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300]  
[208/330]  
MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ10]  
Sets the MIDI port IRQ. This item appears only when the Onboard  
Game/MIDI Port item is set to 200/300, 200/330, 208/300, or  
208/330. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ9] [IRQ10] [IRQ11]  
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4.4.5 PCI PnP  
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for  
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources  
for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block  
for legacy ISA devices.  
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.  
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.  
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections  
may cause system to malfunction.  
Plug And Play O/S  
PCI Latency Timer  
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA  
Palette Snooping  
[No]  
[64]  
[Yes]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
PCI IDE BusMaster  
IRQ-3 assigned to  
IRQ-4 assigned to  
IRQ-5 assigned to  
IRQ-7 assigned to  
IRQ-9 assigned to  
IRQ-10 assigned to  
IRQ-11 assigned to  
IRQ-14 assigned to  
IRQ-15 assigned to  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
PCI Slot-1/5 IRQ Preference  
PCI Slot-2 IRQ Preference  
PCI Slot-3 IRQ Preference  
PCI Slot-4 IRQ Preference  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
Plug And Play O/S [No]  
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set  
to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating  
system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.  
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]  
PCI Latency Timer [64]  
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device  
latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160]  
[192] [224] [248]  
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]  
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card  
requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the  
PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]  
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Palette Snooping [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI  
devices installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]  
Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]  
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP  
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA  
devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]  
PCI Slot-xx IRQ Preference [PCI Device]  
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP  
devices. When set to [Auto], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices.  
Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Auto]  
4.4.6 USB Configuration  
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.  
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.  
USB Configuration  
Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4  
USB Devices Enabled: None  
USB Function  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
[Enabled]  
[HiSpeed]  
Legacy USB Support  
USB 2.0 Controller  
USB 2.0 Controller Mode  
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the  
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows  
None.  
USB Function [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the USB function.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Legacy USB Support [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy  
operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the  
presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy  
mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is  
disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]  
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]  
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or  
Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed]  
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration  
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration  
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]  
No USB Mass Storage device detected  
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]  
Allows you to select the number of seconds POST waits for the USB  
mass storage device after the start unit command. The message “No  
USB mass storage device detected” appears if none is installed in the  
system. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]  
Emulation Type [N/A]  
When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as  
floppy drive, and the remaining drives as hard drives. Forced FDD  
option can be used to force an HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD  
(for example, ZIP drive).  
The Device and Emulation Type items appear only when there are  
installed USB devices.  
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4.5 Power menu  
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced  
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display  
the configuration options.  
Configure CPU.  
Suspend Mode  
[Auto]  
[No]  
Repost Video on S3 Resume  
ACPI 2.0 Support  
ACPI APIC Support  
[No]  
[Enabled]  
APM Configuration  
Hardware Monitor  
4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]  
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface  
(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.  
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]  
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]  
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.  
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]  
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]  
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power  
Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]  
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power  
Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit  
(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the  
RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.5.5 APM Configuration  
APM Configuration  
Enabled or disable  
APM.  
Restore on AC Power Loss  
[Power Off]  
Power On By RTC Alarm  
Power On By External Modems  
Power On By PCI Devices  
Power On PS/2 Keyboard  
Power On PS/2 Mouse  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]  
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power  
loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.  
When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state,  
whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.  
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]  
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this  
item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC  
Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following items appear only when the Power On By RTC Alarm  
item is set as Enabled.  
RTC Alarm Date [xx]  
Sets the RTC Alarm Date. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the  
value. Configuration options: [Every Day] [01] ~ [31]  
RTC Alarm Hour [xx]  
Sets the RTC Alarm Hour. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the  
value. Configuration options: [00] ~ [23]  
RTC Alarm Minute [xx]  
Sets the RTC Alarm Minute. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the  
value. Configuration options: [00] ~ [59]  
RTC Alarm Second [xx]  
Sets the RTC Alarm Second. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the  
value. Configuration options: [00] ~ [59]  
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Power On By External Modems [Disabled]  
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the  
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in  
Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and  
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the  
first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the  
computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system  
power on.  
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system  
through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power  
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]  
Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.  
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the  
+5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc]  
[Power Key]  
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse  
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that  
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.5.6 Hardware Monitor  
Hardware Monitor  
CPU Temperature  
MB Temperature  
Power Temperature  
[51ºC/122.5ºF]  
[41ºC/105.5ºF]  
[51ºC/122.5ºF]  
CPU Q-Fan Control  
[Disabled]  
CPU Fan Speed  
Chassis Fan Speed  
Power Fan Speed  
[3813 RPM]  
[N/A]  
[N/A]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
VCORE Voltage  
3.3V Voltage  
5V Voltage  
[ 1.320V]  
[ 3.345V]  
[ 5.094V]  
[11.880V]  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
12V Voltage  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]  
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]  
Power Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the  
motherboard, power supply unit and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if  
you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.  
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly  
adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field  
is set to [Enabled], the CPU Fan Ratio and Power Fan Speed items  
appears to allow selection of the appropriate fan speed ratio.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
CPU Fan Ratio [Auto]  
Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system.  
The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when  
operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed  
additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. This item  
appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] 80%] [70%] [60%] [40%] [30%]  
[20%]  
CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC]  
Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed  
is increased to lower the CPU temperature. This item appears only when  
the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled. The configuration option varies  
depending on the CPU installed.  
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CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]  
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]  
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU,  
chassis and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is  
not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.  
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output  
through the onboard voltage regulators.  
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4.6 Boot menu  
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select  
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.  
APM Configuration  
Boot Device Priority  
Boot Settings Configuration  
Security  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Go to Sub-screen  
F1  
F10  
ESC  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority  
Boot Device Priority  
1st Boot Device  
2nd Boot Device  
3rd Boot Device  
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]  
[PM-ST330620A]  
[PS-ASUS CD-S360]  
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]  
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available  
devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends  
on the number of devices installed in the system.  
Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]  
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4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration  
Boot Settings Configuration  
Allows BIOS to skip  
certain tests while  
booting. This will  
decrease the time  
needed to boot the  
system.  
Quick Boot  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Force BIOS]  
[On]  
Full Screen Logo  
AddOn ROM Display Mode  
Bootup Num-Lock  
PS/2 Mouse Support  
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error  
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display  
Interrupt 19 Capture  
[Auto]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Quick Boot [Enabled]  
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)  
while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set  
to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]  
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature.  
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]  
Sets the display mode for option ROM.  
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]  
Bootup Num-Lock [On]  
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.  
Configuration options: [Off] [On]  
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]  
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]  
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when  
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]  
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run  
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap  
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.6.3 Security  
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.  
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.  
Security Settings  
<Enter> to change  
password.  
<Enter> again to  
disabled password.  
Supervisor Password  
User Password  
: Not Installed  
: Not Installed  
Change Supervisor Password  
Boot Sector Virus Protection  
[Disabled]  
Change Supervisor Password  
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor  
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed.  
After you set a password, this item shows Installed.  
To set a Supervisor Password:  
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.  
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six  
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.  
3. Confirm the password when prompted.  
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your  
password.  
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a  
user password.  
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password  
then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.  
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If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the  
CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for  
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.  
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow  
you to change other security settings.  
Security Settings  
Supervisor Password  
User Password  
: Not Installed  
: Not Installed  
Change Supervisor Password  
User Access Level  
Change User Password  
Clear User Password  
Password Check  
[Full Access]  
[Setup]  
Boot Sector Virus Protection  
[Disabled]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
User Access Level (Full Access]  
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.  
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]  
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.  
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.  
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and  
Time.  
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup  
utility.  
Change User Password  
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password  
item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set  
a password, this item shows Installed.  
To set a User Password:  
1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.  
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at  
least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.  
3. Confirm the password when prompted.  
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The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password  
successfully.  
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user  
password.  
Clear User Password  
Select this item to clear the user password.  
Password Check [Setup]  
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the  
Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both  
when accessing Setup and booting the system.  
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]  
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.7 Exit menu  
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values  
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.  
Exit Options  
Exit system setup  
after saving the  
Exit & Save Changes  
changes.  
Exit & Discard Changes  
Discard Changes  
F10 key can be used  
for this operation.  
Load Setup Defaults  
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the  
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.  
Exit & Save Changes  
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the  
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.  
An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even  
when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation  
window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.  
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,  
the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save  
your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while  
exiting.  
Exit & Discard Changes  
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you  
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than  
System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation  
before exiting.  
Discard Changes  
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the  
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears.  
Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.  
Load Setup Defaults  
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the  
parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you  
press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load default  
values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before  
saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.  
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This chapter describes the contents  
of the support CD that comes with  
the motherboard package.  
Software  
5
support  
Chapter summary  
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1  
Support CD information........................................................ 5-1  
Software information ........................................................... 5-7  
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5.1 Installing an operating system  
This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/2003 Server/XP  
operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and  
corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.  
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup  
procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to  
your OS documentation for detailed information.  
Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the  
Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the  
drivers for better compatibility and system stability.  
5.2 Support CD information  
The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains 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.  
5.2.1 Running the support CD  
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the  
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.  
Click an icon to  
display support  
CD/motherboard  
information  
Click an item to install  
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of  
the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.  
Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.  
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5.2.2 Drivers menu  
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects  
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.  
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program  
This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables  
Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the  
motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the  
method for configuring the chipset components.  
You can install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or  
unattended preload. Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user  
input during installation. User input is not required when installing the driver  
in silent or unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme  
file that came with the utility for details.  
SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application  
Installs the ADI® AD1888 SoundMAX audio driver and application.  
Intel(R) PRO/1000 Adapters Driver  
Installs the Intel® PRO/1000 LAN driver that provides up to 1000 Mbps  
data transfer rates.  
USB 2.0 Driver  
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.  
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different  
operating system versions.  
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5.2.3 Utilities menu  
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the  
motherboard supports.  
ASUS PC Probe  
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system  
voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you  
keep your computer in healthy operating condition.  
ASUS Update  
Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS  
website.  
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet  
connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.  
ASUS Screen Saver  
Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.  
ADOBE Acrobat Reader  
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and  
print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).  
Microsoft DirectX  
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.  
Anti-virus application  
The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses  
that destroys data.  
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5.2.4 Manuals menu  
The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an  
item to open the folder of the user manual.  
Make sure to install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities  
menu before opening a user manual file.  
SoundMAX User Guide  
Allows you to open the AD1888 SoundMAX user guide.  
5.2.5 ASUS Contact information  
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can  
also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.  
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5.2.6 Other information  
The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information  
on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to  
display the specified information.  
Motherboard Info  
Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.  
Browse this CD  
Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.  
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Technical support Form  
Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out  
when requesting technical support.  
Filelist  
Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in  
text format.  
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5.3 Software information  
Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will  
conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or  
readme file that came with the software application for more information.  
ASUS MyLogo™  
The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo  
is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests  
(POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the  
ASUS Update utility from the support CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities  
menu” for details.  
Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a  
copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from  
the ASUS website. See section “4.1.3 AFUDOS utility”.  
Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to  
[Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo™. See section “4.6.2  
Boot Settings Configuration”.  
You can create your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file  
formats.  
To launch the ASUS MyLogo™:  
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.5 ASUS Update  
utility” for details.  
2. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next.  
3. Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot  
logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next.  
4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then  
click Next.  
5. When prompted, locate the new  
BIOS file, then click Next. The  
ASUS MyLogo™ window appears.  
6. From the left window pane, select  
the folder that contains the image  
you intend to use as your boot  
logo.  
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7. When the logo images appear on  
the right window pane, select an  
image to enlarge by clicking on  
it.  
8. Adjust the boot image to your  
desired size by selecting a value  
on the Ratio box.  
9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original  
BIOS to load the new boot logo.  
10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot  
logo during POST.  
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Chapter 5: Software support  
The Appendix describes the CPU  
features that the motherboard  
supports.  
CPU features  
A
Chapter summary  
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A.1  
A.2  
A.3  
Intel® EM64T ........................................................................A-1  
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) ....................A-1  
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology......................................A-3  
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A.1 Intel® EM64T  
The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775  
processors running on 32-bit operating systems.  
The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You  
can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website  
(www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS  
file. See Chapter 4 for details.  
Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature.  
Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS.  
Using the Intel® EM64T feature  
To use the Intel® EM64T feature:  
1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T.  
2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64  
Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition).  
3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices  
from the support CD.  
4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.  
Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit  
the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.  
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®  
Technology (EIST)  
The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can  
download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website  
(www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the  
BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details.  
Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.  
A.2.1 System requirements  
Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following  
requirements:  
Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support  
BIOS file with EIST support  
Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows®  
Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)  
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A.2.2 Using the EIST  
To use the EIST feature:  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.  
Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration,  
then press <Enter>.  
3.  
Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic],  
then press <Enter>.  
4.  
5.  
Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.  
After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop,  
then select Properties from the pop-up menu.  
6.  
7.  
When the Display Properties  
window appears, click the  
Screen Saver tab.  
Click the Power button on the  
Monitor power section to open  
the Power Options  
Properties window.  
8.  
9.  
On the Power schemes section,  
click , then select any option  
except Home/Office Desktop  
or Always On.  
Click Apply, then click OK.  
10. Close the Display Properties  
window.  
After you adjust the power  
scheme, the CPU internal  
frequency slightly decreases  
when the CPU loading is low.  
The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the  
operating system.  
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Appendix: CPU features  
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology  
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors  
with Hyper-Threading Technology.  
Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003  
Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use  
the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any  
other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology  
item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.  
Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.  
Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS  
before installing a supported operating system.  
For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit  
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.  
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology  
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:  
1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading  
Technology.  
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced  
Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is  
set to Enabled.  
The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports  
Hyper-Threading Technology.  
3. Restart the computer.  
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Appendix: CPU features  

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