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the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 3
v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P8X SE 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 1-5 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Before you proceed - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 4
-menu items 2-9 Configuration fields 2-9 Pop-up window 2-9 Scroll bar 2-9 General help 2-9 2.3 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-15 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No 2-25 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-25 2.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 5
. 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 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 6
signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 7
this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING updates. 1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 8
, CA 94538, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 E-mail [email protected] Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone (General) (Notebook) Support fax Support e-mail +1-502-995-0883 +1-510-739-3777 +1-502-933-8713 [email protected] ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 9
AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC Supports S/PDIF out interface Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller Integrated 8 USB 2.0 ports Power Loss Restart ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU, memory and AGP voltages SFS - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 10
P4P8X SE specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 4 additional USB ports 2 x Serial ATA connectors CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion GAME/MIDI - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 11
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4P8X SE motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 12
Overclocking mode) 1.2 Package contents Check your P4P8X SE package for the following items. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 2 x Serial ATA cable UltraDMA 100/66 cable Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide Jumpers and connectors sticker (Retail boxes - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 13
need to buy a replacement ROM chip. 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. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard supports Gigabit LAN by integrating the - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 14
specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. 6-channel digital audio The ADI AD1888 SoundMAX AC'97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range. Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP support - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 15
22. Microphone jack 23. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 24. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 25. Serial port 26. S/PDIF out port 27. Keyboard port See page 1-6 for the specifications of each component. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-5 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 16
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 10 15 14 13 12 11 17 18 19 20 21 22 27 26 25 24 23 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 17
arbitration and buffering for efficient utilization of these interfaces. 13 Standby power LED. This LED lights up if there is a standby power on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-7 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 18
32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 15 Audio CODEC. The ADI AD1888 SoundMAX is an AC'97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, S/PDIF output, AUX and - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 19
CD1 AUX1 Audio Codec FP_AUDIO PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 P4P8X SE PCI4 SATA2 Intel ICH5 SATA1 USBPW56 USBPW78 CLRTC1 USB_56 USB_78 4Mbit Firmware Hub CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI5 SB_PWR1 GAME1 CHASSIS1 PANEL1 PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 30.5cm (12.0in) ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-9 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 20
before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component removing or plugging in any motherboard component. ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-10 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 21
in the image below. 1.7.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-11 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 22
the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. Gold Mark Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 23
the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 24
(DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC3200*/2700/PC2100 DDR DIMMs. The following figure shows the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. (*Overclocking mode) SB_PWR1 ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Onboard LED ON Standby - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 25
* Overclocked mode Memory Frequency 400 MHz 333/266 MHz 266 MHz • When overclocking to 800MHz CPU FSB, the system supports only DDR400 (PC3200) DIMMs due to chipset limitation. • The following FSB/DDR ratios are not supported: 400/333, 400/400, 533/400. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-15 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 26
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. • FSB800 and DDR400 is not a default specification, take motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. DDR DIMM notch 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 27
- - - - -- 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. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-17 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 28
with +0.8V or +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Install only +0.8V or +1.5V AGP cards. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. ® P4P8X SE Keyed for 1.5v P4P8X SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 29
no need to clear the RTC when the system hands due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reboot the system and the BIOS will automatically reset the CPU parameters to its previous setting. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-19 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 30
+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 a corresponding setting in the BIOS. (see section 2.5.1 Power Up Control) KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Keyboard Power Setting 1-20 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 31
to PIN 1. P4P8X SE PIN 1 P4P8X SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports an optional GAME/ audio files. The USB 2.0/GAME module is purchased separately. ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Game Connector GAME1 ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide MIDI_IN - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 32
configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you have more than two UltraDMA100/66/33 devices, purchase another UltraDMA100/66/33 cable. You may configure two - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 33
OS. Operating System 1. Windows 2000/XP 2. Windows 98/Me/NT4.0 Configuration A Configuration B Configuration C Legend: - Supported Disabled P-ATA Primary Secondary (2 devices) (2 devices) - - S-ATA Port 0 Port 1 (1 device) (1 device) - - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-23 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 34
BIOS items. BIOS item Windows 2000/XP Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Port Settings - Windows motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU is inadequate. ® P4P8X SE ATXPWR1 +3.3VDC -12 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 35
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 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation ® P4P8X SE CHA_FAN1 P4P8X SE 12-Volt Fan Connectors ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-25 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 36
caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L ® P4P8X SE FP_AUDIO P4P8X SE Front Panel Audio Connector 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This lead is for a chassis designed - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 37
install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND The USB 2.0/GAME module is purchased separately. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide USB+5V - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 38
P4P8X SE IDE_LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. P4P8X SE (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 39
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 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 40
screen instructions to complete the process. 2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 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 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 41
Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 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 P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-3 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 42
pressing during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it to P4P8XSE.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch EZ - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 43
for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "p4p8xse.rom". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-5 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 44
"p4p8xse.rom". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 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 the ASUS - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 45
-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-7 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 46
Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [ navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 47
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-9 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 48
the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 49
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] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 50
Mode Support On Windows ME/98/NT4.0. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Refer to the section "Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations" on page 1-23 for the appropriate settings of the IDE Configuration items under different operating systems. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 51
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 options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-13 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 52
gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 05/13/03 ID : P4P8X063 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 53
overclocking options. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-15 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 54
setting. CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select a specific CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.9500V] ... [1.5000V] Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. A very high Vcore voltage may severely damage the CPU! 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 55
CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer : Intel(R) Brand String : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU Limit [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-17 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 56
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 the item Configure DRAM Timing by SPD is set to Disabled. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 57
/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] options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-19 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 58
[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 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 59
[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] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-21 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 60
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 rest of the menu items 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 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 61
. USB Function [8 USB Ports] Allows you to set the number of USB ports to activate. Before using the USB 2.0 feature, make sure that the USB 2.0 driver is installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-23 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 62
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 ] The Device items appear only when there are installed USB devices. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 63
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 P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-25 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 64
%] [12.5%] System Thermal [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the system thermal feature to generate a power management event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 65
[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 the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-27 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 66
and displays the motherboard, CPU, and power supply temperatures. If any of the features is not available to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. CPU Fan Speed [ : "Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details". You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 67
Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [First Floppy Drive] [PM-ST320413A] [PS-ASUS CD-S340] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-29 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 68
sure that this item is enabled if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ utility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 69
Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] Exit ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-31 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 70
Protection Installed Not Installed [Full Access] [Setup] [Disabled] to change password. the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [ Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only allows access but does not - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 71
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: [Disabledc] [Enabled] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-33 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 72
. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and 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 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 73
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 74
and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 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 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 75
® Gigabit LOM Driver This item installs the Marvell Gigabit LAN On Motherboard (LOM) Ethernet driver to support 10/100/1000 Mbps networking. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 3-3 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 76
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. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 77
(VCT) feature is supported in Windows® XP™ and Windows® 2000™ operating systems only. • The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature works in Gigabit LAN only. • The Run button on the VCT Tester dialogue box is disabled if no problem is detected on the network. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 3-5 - Asus P4P8X SE | P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 78
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support
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