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Motherboard P4P800-E Deluxe User Guide - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 2
OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 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 ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 3
2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Overview 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-9 2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.4.1 Overview 2-12 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 4
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 5
4-33 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-34 4.6.4 Security 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 6
S/PDIF options 5-14 5.5.3 Speaker Configuration 5-15 5.5.4 AI Audio feature 5-16 5.5.5 HRTF Demo 5-17 5.5.6 General settings 5-18 5.5.7 Rear panel audio ports function variation 5-18 5.6 Promise® RAID configurations 5-19 5.6.1 Install the hard disks 5-20 5.6.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 7
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 8
system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals , and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 9
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. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 10
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 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 11
P4P800-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio AI Net AI BIOS AI Overclocking Special features Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron processors with speeds up to 3.2 GHz+ Supports Intel® Hyper-threading Technology Supports Intel - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 12
PCI 2.3, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS AI Booster ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin anti-virus software Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) * Specifications are - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 13
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 14
Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 15
the Intel® 865PE chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 4 GB of system memory with DDR400/333/266 SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support, RAID, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features, the motherboard takes - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 16
from ASUS optimizes the true potential of the Intel® 865PE chipset to deliver the highest performance among competing 865PE-based solutions. SouthBridge Integrated Serial ATA and RAID solution The motherboard supports the next generation Serial ATA (SATA) specification with RAID 0 and RAID - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 17
USB 2.0 - supporting up to 8 USB 2.0 ports. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 18
feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on the installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while maintaining system stability. See page 4-17. AI BIOS solution The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan, POST Reporter, and CrashFree BIOS2 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 19
previous setting so users can amend the CPU setting again. 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. See page 4-4. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 1-5 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 20
you to playback audio files even without booting the system to Windows™. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See pages 4-27, 5-9. ASUS BurnProof The motherboard offers a new design to prevent CPU, AGP, or memory slot burn caused by improper installation or - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 21
Chapter 2 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 information - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 22
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 23
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. ® P4P800-E P4P800-E Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-1 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 24
to do so may 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 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 25
PCI3 P4P800-E PCI4 USBPW56 USBPW78 USB_56 USB_78 SMB20 4Mbit Firmware Hub CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC PRI_RAID SATA_RAID2 PROMISE PDC20378 VIA VT6307 Chipset PCI5 SATA_RAID1 WIFI IE1394_2 SB_PWR GAME CHASSIS COM2 Speech Controller PANEL ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 26
4. DDR DIMM slots Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. SMB 2.0 jumper Rear Panel Connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port 2. Parallel port 3. IEEE 1394 port 4. Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45) 5. Center/Subwoofer jack - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 27
RESET) - ATX Power Switch (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN) - System Management Interrupt Lead (Light Blue 2-pin SMI) - Hard Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Page 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-5 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 28
on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold Mark Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 29
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 90º~100º angle Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 30
the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. After installation, make sure to plug-in the 4-pin ATX power cable to the motherboard. This motherboard does not support unlocked Intel® Willamette - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 31
Retention Module Base Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-9 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 32
2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 33
mechanism are in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-11 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 34
motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets. DIMM_B2 80 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 ® 104 Pins P4P800-E P4P800-E 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 35
CPU FSB 800 MHz 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR DIMM Type Memory Frequency PC3200/PC2700*/PC2100 400/333*/266 MHz PC2700/PC2100 333/266 MHz PC2100 266 MHz *When using 800MHz CPU FSB, PC2700 DDR DIMMs may run only at 320MHz (not 333MHz) due to chipset limitation. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 36
memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. memory configuration . support for 4 modules inserted into the blue & blackslots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 37
a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 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. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-15 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 38
card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 39
shared - - - - -- 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 P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-17 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 40
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 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. ® P4P800-E Keyed - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 41
standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ® P4P800-E WIFI P4P800-E WIRELESS Connectors ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup • The PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time. • The ASUS WiFi-b™ module is purchased separately. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-19 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 42
> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P4P800-E P4P800-E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS 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 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 43
requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system will not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-21 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 44
2.0 feature supported on the motherboard. By default, these jumpers are set to pins 2-3 to disable the feature. If you wish to install PCI devices that comply with SMBus 2.0 specification, move the jumper caps to pins1-2 to enable the SMBus 2.0 feature. ® P4P800-E P4P800-E SMB2.0 Support SMB20 12 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 45
. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. 10. Side Speaker out jack. This Side Speaker out (gray) jack connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-23 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 46
Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 47
ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4P800-E PIN 1 P4P800-E Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66 IDE the IDE ® ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4P800-E P4P800-E IDE Connectors PIN 1 ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-25 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 48
primary or secondary channel). 2. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0,1) is available only if you are using Windows® XP and Windows® 2000. 3. Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections are not available in this motherboard. 4 Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA. 2-26 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 49
. BIOS item Windows® 2000/XP Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Port Settings - Windows® 98SE/ME A B C Compatible Mode - Compatible Mode - Compatible Mode - Primary P-ATA+S-ATA Sec. P-ATA+S-ATA P-ATA Ports Only ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 50
, the drive that you connect to the PRI_RAID connector follow s the DMA133/100/66/33 protocol as an independent drive, not as a disk array. 2. The RAID/SATA controller chipset does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 51
cable and installed Serial ATA devices. You cannot enter the SATARaid™ utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST if there are no connected Serial ATA devices. 2. The Promise® PDC20378 RAID controller does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-29 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 52
second serial port using a serial port bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM2 PIN 1 ® P4P800-E P4P800-E Serial COM2 Bracket The serial port bracket is purchased separately. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 53
to the 20-pin ATX power connector, this motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU. 1. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system does not boot up. 2. Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 54
, USB_78) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 55
-compliant internal hard disk to this connector. ® TPA0GND TPB0+12V GND P4P800-E IE1394_2 1 P4P800-E IEEE-1394 Connector TPA0+ GND TPB0+ +12V NEVER connect a USB cable to any of the IEEE 1394 (orange) connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-33 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 56
FP_AUDIO MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L P4P800-E Front Panel Audio Connector The Front panel audio Line-Out connector and the Rear panel Line-Out jack can not work simultaneously. 13. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI module is - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 57
an ATX power supply. P4P800-E System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED) 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. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 2-35 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 58
connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Any read or write activity of an IDE device cause this LED to light up. The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof connection. Take note of the specific connector colors as described. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 59
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 60
Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 61
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. 7. At power on, hold down to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 3-1 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 62
. 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 4 seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 63
System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to CPU over-clocking Action • Install a supported processor into the CPU socket. See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for supported processors. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 64
" on the inside front cover of this manual. System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You may disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. See section "4.4.7 Speech Configuration". 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 65
. Install the software from the utilities menu of the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC click the Play button. The default language setting is English. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 3-5 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 66
events have a corresponding message due to file size constraints. 3. Click the Write button to update the EEPROM. 4. Click Yes on the confirmation window that appears. The next time you boot your computer, the POST messages are announced in the language that you selected . 3-6 Chapter 3: Powering - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 67
or if you wish to record your own POST messages to replace the pre-installed wave files, you may easily do so. Follow these steps to customize your Add Wave File window. 6. Copy the wave files that you recorded to the database. Close the window when done. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 3-7 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 68
Do steps 7 to 9 for the other events. 11. When done, click Save. A window appears prompting you to save your configuration. 12. Type a file name with a .flh file and copy into the EEPROM. 14. Click Yes on the confirmation window that appears. If you receive an error message telling you that the - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 69
Chapter 4 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 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 70
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 71
. 1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 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. 4. ASUS Update - Updates the BIOS in a Windows - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 72
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. Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 73
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 Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 74
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 the downloaded file as P4P800-E.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch EZ Flash - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 75
motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. 1. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS update process - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 76
"P4P800-E.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. To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 77
Windows® environment. 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). To install ASUS Update: 1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Drivers - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 78
3. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 79
. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." 1. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest product and BIOS information. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-9 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 80
System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340 Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 81
that do not fit on the screen. Press Pop-up window Scroll bar Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/ PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-11 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 82
Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Thu 08/05/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S340] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 83
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] ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-13 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 84
S-ATA as RAID IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Enhanced Mode] [S-ATA] [No] [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 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 85
] [Enabled] The Serial ATA BOOTROM item appears only when the item Configure S-ATA as RAID is set to [Yes]. 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] ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-15 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 86
Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz : 1500MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 87
and setpoint values may differ. Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [Turbo] may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo] ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-17 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 88
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 and is not manually configurable. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 89
that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] This item allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 90
install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU with Hyper-Threading Technology support. 4.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory manually - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 91
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] ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-21 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 92
Configuration OnBoard AC'97 Audio OnBoard Promise Controller OnBoard IEEE 1394 Controller Onboard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 onboard Promise® 20378 RAID controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Operating Mode [RAID] Allows you to set the system operating mode. This - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 93
support S5 Wake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows® ME. 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 ] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330] ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-23 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 94
/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you installed a Plug & Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug & Play devices not required for boot - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 95
device is installed in the system so that USB Devices Enabled items show the autodetected 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] ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 96
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 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 97
to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave] The above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-27 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 98
to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS -> AML ACPI Table APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] Configure CPU. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 99
cycle in throttle mode. Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50%] [37.5%] [25%] [12.5%] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-29 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 100
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 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 101
fan speed ratio. Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. Configuration options: [11/16] [12/16] [13/16] [14/16] [15/16] The above item appears only when the Q-Fan Control item is set to Enabled. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-31 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 102
[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 any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 103
)] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available hard disk drives. The number of items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of hard disk drives installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-33 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 104
[On] [Auto] [Fast] [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 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 105
Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: when prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears after you have successfully set your password. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-35 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 106
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 shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 107
The message "Password Installed" appears after you have system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 108
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 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 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 109
Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 110
5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.4 AI Net feature 5-12 5.5 Audio configurations 5-13 5.6 Promise® RAID configurations 5-19 5.7 Intel® RAID for Serial ATA configuration .... 5-27 5.8 Creating a floppy with RAID driver 5-31 ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 111
computer. Click an item to install Click an icon to display more information 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. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-1 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 112
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 that enables Plug-n-Play INF support for Intel® chipset components. This utility installs to the target system the Windows INF - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 113
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, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-3 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 114
® 20378 RAID Array Management utility. Winbond Voice Editor This item installs the Winbond Voice Editor software application. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. Screen display and utilities option may not be the same for other operating system versions. 5.2.4 ASUS Contact - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 115
motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 116
Technical Support Form The window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill up when requesting technical support. Filelist The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 117
to use ASUS MyLogo2. 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section "4.1.6 ASUS Update." 2. When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS from a file." 3. Specify the location of the BIOS file, such as from a floppy disk. Click Next. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-7 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 118
your computer. Your system boots with the new boot logo. Instead of starting from ASUS Update, you may also launch ASUS MyLogo2 directly from the Windows Start menu to change your BIOS boot logo. After you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo, use the ASUS Update utility to upload the - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 119
CD) on the motherboard. See section "2.7 Connectors" for the location. Make sure to connect the CD-ROM audio cable. Otherwise, you cannot control the audio volume using the Instant Music function keys. 2. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the Delete key during the Power On Self-Tests - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 120
label comes with your motherboard package. Instant Music function keys (Set 2) CD ON/OFF CAPS SCROLL LOCK LOCK LED LED PLAY/PAUSE STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT VOL. DOWN VOL. UP 3. Connect speakers or a headphone to the Line Out (lime colored) port on the rear panel for audio output. You may also - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 121
Music function key definitions on the previous page to select other tracks or control the volume. 8. Press or once to stop playing the CD. Press or one more time to eject the CD. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-11 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 122
on Run to execute test. 1. The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature is supported in Windows® XP and Windows® 2000 operating systems only. 2. The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature works in Gigabit LAN only. 3. The Run button on the VCT Tester dialogue box is disabled if no problem is detected on the - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 123
ALC850 Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the SoundEffect icon on the taskbar. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek Audio Control Panel - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 124
S/PDIF output settings. To set the S/PDIF options: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the SPDIF button. 2. Click the option buttons to change your S/PDIF out settings. 3. Click the Exit (X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 125
your current speaker setup, then click Auto Test to test your settings. 3. Click the UAJ Automatic button to enable or disable the Universal Audio Jack(UAJ®) technology feature. 4. Click the Exit (X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-15 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 126
Audio Control Panel, click the Connector Sensing button. 2. Click the Bracket button to display connected audio sensing status. Make sure to exit all audio applications before starting this function. 5. When current audio connections. The text at the bottom of the box explains your audio connection - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 127
Control Panel, click the HRTF Demo button. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path or EAX settings. 3. Click the Play button to start or the Stop button to stop. 4. Click the Exit (X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 128
corner of the window to exit. 5.5.7 Rear panel audio ports function Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 129
378 Driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. 2. Refer to the FastTrak 378 Quick Start Guide and SATA Quick Start Guide in the support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations under different operating systems. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-19 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 130
chipset supports Ultra DMA100/66 hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. • If you are creating a RAID each drive. 5. Boot the system and enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 6. Go to the Advanced menu in BIOS and set the - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 131
Boot the system. If this is the first time you boot the system with the new hard disks installed and connected to the ATAIDE connectors on the motherboard, the MBFastTrak378™ BIOS displays the following: MBFastTrak378 (tm) BIOS 1..5 to select Option [ESC] Exit ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-21 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 132
the boot process, the MBFastTrak378 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. 5. Once the array is created, use the FDISK utility to format the array as a single hard drive. 6. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS). The OS will treat the RAID - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 133
5.6.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) Creating a Security Array with New Drives 1. In the FastBuild™ any key to reboot> 6. Press any key to reboot the system. During the boot process, the MBFastTrak376 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-23 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 134
install an operating system (OS). During the OS installation, the system prompts you to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Refer to section "5.7 Creating a floppy with RAID driver to select the Create and Duplicate option. The following window prompts you to select the source drive to use. - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 135
hard disk. 4. Power off the system and replace the hard disk with an identical model. 5. Reboot and enter the FastBuild™ Main Menu again. 6. Press to Rebuild Array. The malfunctioning array is highlighted. Press to select malfunctioning array. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-25 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 136
2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ View Array Definition Menu ] Array No RAID Mode Array 1 Mirror/Stripe Total Drv 4 Status Critical Stripe Block: , the utility prompts you to reboot the system. Press any key to reboot your system. Controller Configuration (6): This command shows the default - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 137
2000 and Windows XP only) This motherboard supports Intel® RAID 0 and RAID 1 for Serial ATA drives through the Intel® ICH5R chipset. The Serial ATA as RAID option must be enabled in the BIOS before the system can load the Intel® RAID Option ROM code for Intel® RAID. The Intel® RAID Option ROM - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 138
RAID Sets The Serial ATA RAID set must be configured in the RAID Configuration utility. This configuration can be done by the Intel® RAID Option ROM. During the Power-On Self Test in length taht can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and can not contain - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 139
the RAID configuration utility. The utility prompts a confirmation message, press . 5.7.5 Deleting a RAID Volume Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. the RAID drives will be lost! To delete a RAID volume: 1. Select 2. Delete RAID Volume then press . ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-29 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 140
a verification message, press . 5.7.6 Reset RAID Data Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RaID 4. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. Non-RAID Disks: Port Drive Model 0 ST380013AS - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 141
insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow succeeding screen instructions. For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to the Promise® RAID installation guide found in "\Drivers\Promise\Setup". ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-31 - Asus P4P800-E DELUXE | P4P800-E Deluxe user manual English version E1526 - Page 142
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FLOPPY1 Quick Reference Card QUICK REFERENCE CARD P4P800-E ASUS Motherboard Refer to the Quick Setup Guide when installing components or devices for the items indicated CPU_FAN in this reference card. PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 P4P800-E ®® CHA_FAN PWR_FAN PRI_RAID CLRTC PLED+ PLED+5V Ground
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