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Asus p4p800s User Manual

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  • Page 1 P4P800S User Guide...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...... 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ....2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS .... 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ..2-6...
  • Page 4 Removable Drives ..........2-32 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ......... 2-32 2.6.4 Security ..............2-34 2.7 Exit menu ................. 2-36 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system ..........3-2 3.2 Support CD information ............3-2 3.3 ASUS Instant Music-Lite ............ 3-5...

  • Page 5: Notices

    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.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    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.

  • Page 8: Asus Contact Information

    Technical Support Support Fax: +1-502-933-8713 General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Notebook Support: +1-510-739-3777 x5110 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 Web Site: www.asuscom.de...

  • Page 9: P4P800S Specifications Summary

    2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory Supports PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs Expansion slots 1 x AGP 8X/4X 5 x PCI 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi slot Storage 2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors Audio ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC...
  • Page 10 20-pin panel connector Front panel audio connector BIOS features 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, DMI 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2 Industry standard PCI 2.3, USB 2.0/1.1 Manageability DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, SMBus...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4P800S motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4P800S is your affordable vehicle to enter the world of computing! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
  • Page 13 See pages 1-5, 1-7. ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is based on the 802.11b/g wireless standard that is specifically designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card to set up an environment for wireless LAN. The ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card bundles the exclusive Software AP (Access Point) to save the extra cost of a stand-alone AP.

  • Page 14: Asus Mylogo2

    ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall). ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk.

  • Page 15: Motherboard Components

    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. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide...
  • Page 16 This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. Wi-Fi slot. This slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b™ and the upcoming 802.11g wireless add-on cards. The ASUS WiFi-b™ is compliant to the 802.11b standard and also provides the Software AP (Access Point) user-...
  • Page 17 Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Layout

    USBPW34 USB12 ATX12V1 Bottom: Top: Intel USB3 RJ-45 USB4 848PMemory Controller Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P4P800S SATA2 PCI1 Intel ICH5 PCI2 SATA1 ® PCI3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power FP_AUDIO1 CLRTC1 PRI_IDE1 PCI4...

  • Page 19: Before You Proceed

    Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. SB_PWR1 P4P800S ® Standby Powered P4P800S Onboard LED Power ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Installation

    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 8.2 inches (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm). Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    2. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper- Threading Technology. 3. Reboot the computer. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 1-11...

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu

    1.8.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°- 100° angle. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100°...

  • Page 23: System Memory

    DDR DIMM sockets. P4P800S ® P4P800S 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.9.1 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
  • Page 24 Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size Vendor Model Brand Component DS/SS 256MB A DATA MDOAD5F3G315B1EC2 A DATA ADD8608A8A-5B 256MB A DATA MDOSS6F3G31JB1EAE SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCC4 256MB A DATA MDOWB5F3G316B1EAE Winbond W942508BH-5 256MB Apacer 77.10636.465 SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCC4 512MB Apacer 77.10736.464 SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCC4 256MB...

  • Page 25: Installing A Dimm

    You can use the ECC* DIMMs listed on the QVL, however, it will work only as unbuffered and non-ECC DIMMs because the chipset does not support ECC function. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.

  • Page 26: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt IRQ holder for PCI steering Communications Port (COM1) IRQ holder for PCI steering Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) 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...

  • Page 27: Pci Slots

    P4P800S ® Keyed for 1.5v P4P800S Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and overclocking stability. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide...

  • Page 28: Wifi Slot

    1.10.5 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b™ card. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for product updates. The Wi-Fi slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b™ and the coming WiFi-g™ cards, which conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

  • Page 29: Jumper

    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 BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 1-19...
  • Page 30 P4P800S USBPW56 ® +5VSB P4P800S USB Device Wake Up (Default) 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 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 value is [Disabled]).

  • Page 31: Connectors

    P4P800S ® PIN 1 P4P800S Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to an ATX 12V 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.
  • Page 32 RSATA_TXN1 ® RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 SATA1 P4P800S SATA Connectors Important notes on Serial ATA solution: • In legacy operating system (Win 98, WinME, WinNT, DOS) environment, using SATA will disable one of the IDE channels from ICH5 south bridge chipset. See BIOS section for correct setting.
  • Page 33 BIOS item 2000/XP Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Compatible Mode Compatible Mode Compatible Mode — — — Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA — IDE Port Settings Primary P-ATA+S-ATA Sec. P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA Ports Only ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 1-23...
  • Page 34 3. For UltraDMA100/66 IDE devices, use the 80-conductor IDE cable. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4P800S PRI_IDE1 ® PIN 1 PIN 1 P4P800S IDE Connectors 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 35 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN1 +12V Rotation P4P800S CHA_FAN1 ® P4P800S 12-Volt Fan Connectors ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 1-25...
  • Page 36 Modem-Out Left Audio Channel CD1(Black) AUX1(White) P4P800S Internal Audio Connectors 8. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB headers are available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 37 BLINE_OUT_L jumpers if you want to install an Intel front panel audio cable. P4P800S ® FP_AUDIO1 P4P800S Front Panel Audio Connector 10. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. Connect the GAME/MIDI cable with yellow connector to the yellow header onboard. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.
  • Page 38 IDE_LED ATX Power Switch* Requires an ATX power supply. P4P800S System Panel Connector • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED (green)) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 39: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information...

  • Page 40: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in DOS environment. 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
  • Page 41 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..done Erasing flash ..done Writing flash ..0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide...

  • Page 42: Using Afudos To Copy Bios From Pc

    2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC The AFUDOS.EXE utility can also be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. The copy can be used as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1.

  • Page 43: Using Asus Ez Flash To Update The Bios

    2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 44: Recovering The Bios With Crashfree Bios 2

    If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, the BIOS update process continues. Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as “P4P800S.ROM”. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...

  • Page 45: To Recover The Bios From The Support Cd

    4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide...

  • Page 46: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter 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 product and BIOS information. Chapter 2: BIOS information...

  • Page 47: Bios Menu Screen

    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. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide...

  • Page 48: Menu Items

    Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. example, selecting Main shows the Main Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] menu items.

  • Page 49: Main Menu

    This item allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 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, 3.5in.] ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-11...

  • Page 50: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave; Third

    2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, BIOS auto-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 Select the type Device...

  • Page 51: Ide Configuration

    (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows 2000/XP. Set to Compatible Mode if you are using legacy OS including MS-DOS, Linux, Windows ME/98/NT4.0. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-13...
  • Page 52 Refer to the section “Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations” on page 1-22 for the appropriate settings of the IDE Configuration items under different operating systems. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS (Windows 2000/XP) on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports.

  • Page 53: System Information

    Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-15...

  • Page 54: Advanced Menu

    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 may cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration Configure CPU.
  • Page 55 Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Table 2.4.1 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 800 200 MHz FSB 533 133 MHz FSB 400 100 MHz ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-17...
  • Page 56 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency depending on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [266 MHz] [Auto]: for FSB 400 CPU, [333 MHz] [266MHz] [Auto]: for FSB 533 CPU, [400 MHz] [333 MHz] [266 MHz] [Auto]: for FSB 800 CPU.

  • Page 57: Cpu Configuration

    DRAm Refresh Rate [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI] Graphics Aperture Size [ 64 MB] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] Change Option General Help MPS Revision [1.4] Save and Exit Exit ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-19...
  • Page 58 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto] This field when [Enabled] minimize latencies from CPU to memory to boost system performance.

  • Page 59: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-21...
  • Page 60 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.

  • Page 61: Pci Pnp

    When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-23...

  • Page 62: Usb Configuration

    PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], 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: [Available] [Reserved] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.

  • Page 63: Usb Mass Storage Device Configuration

    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. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-25...

  • Page 64: Instant Music Configuration

    2.4.7 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Option Disable/Enable Instant Music feature. Instant Music [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit Instant Music [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is automatically disabled.

  • Page 65: Power Menu

    Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the inclusion of the BIOS ->AML exchange pointer to (X)RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-27...

  • Page 66: Apm Configuration

    2.5.6 Advanced Power Management (APM) Configuration APM Configuration Enabled or disable APM. Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Suspend Time Out [Disabled] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]...
  • Page 67 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 2A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-29...

  • Page 68: Hardware Monitor

    2.5.7 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU temperature CPU Temperature [44°C/111°F] MB Temperature [36°C/96.5°F] CPU Fan Speed [2250RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [XXX RPM] VCORE Voltage [1.550V] 3.3V Voltage [3.386V] 5V Voltage [4.890V] 12V Voltage [11.900V] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit...

  • Page 69: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-31...

  • Page 70: Removable Drives

    Removable Drives Specifies the boot sequence from the 1st Drive [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. 2nd Drive [PM-ST320413A] 3rd Drive [PS-ASUS CD-S340] A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Select Screen Select Item Change Option...
  • Page 71 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] ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-33...

  • Page 72: Security

    2.6.4 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. Supervisor Password Not Installed <Enter> again to User Password Not Installed disable password.

  • Page 73: Change User Password

    Enter. Your password should have at least six characters. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you have successfully set your password. The User Password item now shows Installed. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-35...

  • Page 74: Exit Menu

    To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item if you wish to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 75: Discard Changes

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 2-37...
  • Page 76 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS information...

  • Page 77: Chapter 3: Software Support

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...

  • Page 78: Install An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 79: Drivers Menu

    ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide...

  • Page 80: Install Asus Update

    Install ASUS Update This program 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. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo2™.

  • Page 81: Asus Instant Music-Lite

    3. Instant Music Lite only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW drive) to the 4-pin CD-In connector (labeled CD1) on the motherboard.

  • Page 82: To Use Asus Instant Music Lite

    To use ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power. 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs.

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