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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Notices .................... v Safety information ................vi About this guide ................vii ASUS contact information ............viii P4P800-F specifications summary ..........ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ................1-2 1.2 Package contents ............... 1-2 1.3 Special features ..............1-3 1.4 Motherboard components ..........
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Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system ..........3-2 3.2 Support CD information ............3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ......... 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers Menu ............3-3 3.2.3 Utilities Menu ............3-3 3.2.4 ASUS contact information ........3-4...
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page viii. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Notebook Support: +1-510-739-3777 x5110 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) General Fax: +49-2102-9599-31 Technical Support Support Hotlines:...
P4P800-F specifications summary ® ® Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 with speeds up to 3.06GHz+ Intel Northwood/Prescott CPU Chipset Intel 82865PE North bridge Intel ICH5 South bridge Front Side Bus (FSB) 800/533/400 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB memory...
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P4P800-F specifications summary Internal I/O 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports 1 x IEEE 1394 connector 2 x SATA connectors 20-pin and 4-pin ATX power connectors IR connector CD/AUX/MODEM audio connectors CPU/chassis fan connectors Front panel audio connector...
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4P800-F motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction...
Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS ® P4P800-F motherboard! The ASUS P4P800-F motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ® ® The P4P800-F incorporates the Intel...
The ADI AD1980 AC’97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range. A digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) out module. See page 1-25. ASUS P4P800-F motherboard user manual...
Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. ATX 12V connector 18. Audio Codec CPU socket 19. LAN controller North Bridge controller 20.
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ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for ® ® the Intel Pentium 4 Processor, with 800/533/400 MHz system bus that allows 6.4GB/s, 4.3GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively.
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3D audio. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P4P800-F motherboard user manual...
Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that measures 12 inches x 9 inches (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm). Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.