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express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the 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 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 3
guide x Typography x P4P800 SE specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 4
4.1.5 Recovering the 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 4-11 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 5
4-33 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.6.3 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 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 6
software 5-13 Setup wizards 5-14 5.6 Intel® RAID for Serial ATA configuration 5-17 5.6.1 BIOS Configuration 5-17 5.6.2 Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 5-17 5.6.3 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets ...... 5-18 5.6.4 Creating a RAID Volume 5-18 5.6.5 Deleting a RAID Volume 5-19 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 7
and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 8
from the motherboard, ensure your power supply is set to the correct voltage in service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 9
this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - 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 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 11
P4P800 SE 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 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 12
P4P800 SE specifications summary Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x S/PDIF output port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports 2 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 13
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 14
Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 15
your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Intervideo® WinDVD Suite Platinum (Gold Version only) 2 x SATA cable 1 x 2-port USB+GAME module with cable (Retail boxes only) 1 x 80 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 16
unique technology 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 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 17
on 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 SE motherboard 1-3 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 18
location up to 100 meters. This feature helps maintain a more stable network connection. See page 5-12. AI Audio solution The SoundMAX®-class ADI AD1985 AC '97 audio CODEC supports 6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, stereo microphone input, variable sample rate conversion (SRC), professional - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 19
the 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 SE motherboard 1-5 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 20
from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure easier and faster. See page 4-12. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to Windows™. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - 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 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - 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 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 23
motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P4P800 SE P4P800 SE Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 24
. Failure 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 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 25
AUX1 Audio Codec FP_AUDIO SPDIF_OUT PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 P4P800 SE PCI4 Intel ICH5R ® CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN1 SATA2 SATA1 USBPW56 USBPW78 SMB20 4Mbit CLRTC1 Firmware Hub USB_56 USB_78 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI5 SB_PWR1 GAME1 CHASSIS1 COM2 PANEL1 WIFI ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-3 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 26
2.2.4 Layout Contents Slots 1. DDR DIMM slots 2. PCI slots 3. AGP slot 4. Wi-Fi slot 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. - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 27
Reset Switch (Blue 2-pin 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 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 28
should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold Mark Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 29
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 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 30
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 CPUs. 2-8 Chapter - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 31
Heatsink 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 SE motherboard 2-9 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - 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 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 33
retention 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 SE motherboard 2-11 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 34
memory 2.4.1 Overview The 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 SE P4P800 SE 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - 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 SE motherboard 2-13 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - 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 & yellow slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 37
remove 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 SE motherboard 2-15 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 38
motherboard has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - 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 SE motherboard 2-17 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 40
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 or 0.8V AGP cards on this motherboard! This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. ® P4P800 SE Keyed for 1.5v P4P800 SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 41
) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b™ module. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for product updates. The Wi-Fi slot 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. ® P4P800 SE WIFI P4P800 SE - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 42
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P4P800 SE P4P800 SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 43
-up feature 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 SE motherboard 2-21 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - 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 pins 1-2 to enable the SMBus 2.0 feature. ® P4P800 SE P4P800 SE SMB2.0 Support SMB20 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 45
USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. 10. S/PDIF Coaxial out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices with coaxial cable connectors. 11. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 46
6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/ 2-Speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-Speaker Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Windows® 98SE only supports 4.1-channel speaker setting - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 47
P4P800 SE PIN 1 P4P800 SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports 1. Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. 2. P4P800 SE P4P800 SE IDE Connectors PIN 1 ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-25 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 48
GND ® P4P800 SE P4P800 SE SATA Connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA • In a legacy operating system (DOS, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT) environment, using the Serial ATA connectors will disable the ICHR chipset support to one - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 49
. BIOS item Windows 2000/XP Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Port Settings - Windows 98/Me/NT4.0 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 SE motherboard 2-27 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 50
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation ® CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation P4P800 SE PWR_FAN1 P4P800 SE 12-Volt Fan Connectors 5. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 51
or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ® P4P800 SE ATXPWR1 +3.3VDC -12.0VDC COM PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC P4P800 SE ATX Power Connector ATX12V1 +12V DC GND +12V DC GND ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-29 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 52
ports. The USB headers comply 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 connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. You must install the driver - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 53
the front panel audio cable. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L ® P4P800 SE FP_AUDIO P4P800 SE Front Panel Audio Connector The Front panel Line-Out connector and the Rear panel Line-Out jack can not work simultaneously. ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 2-31 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 54
with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4P800 SE P4P800 SE Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 55
the BIOS or OS settings. manually place the system into a suspended mode, or "green" mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components. Attach the case-mounted suspend switch to this 2-pin connector. ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 56
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. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 57
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 58
Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 59
the power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do 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 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 60
are using Windows® 98/98SE/ME/2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 61
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 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 62
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 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 63
. 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 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 64
the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 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. Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 65
(3) alphanumeric characters for the extension name. Press . The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 66
+ F2> 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 the downloaded file as P4P800SE.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 67
the BIOS. See section "4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-5 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 68
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 detected, the following screen - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 69
copied into your system. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Select your desired update method, then click Next. ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-7 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 70
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 complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window prompts - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 71
Menu. 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 SE motherboard 4-9 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 72
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 73
displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and the item. You can not select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-11 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 74
date 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 75
monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if 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 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 76
, such as Windows 2000/XP. Set to Compatible Mode if you are using legacy OS including MS-DOS, Windows ME/98/NT4.0. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 77
users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] The Enhanced Mode Support On appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set to Enhanced Mode. IDE Port Settings [Primary - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 78
2400MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 128MB 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 menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 79
CMOS, the actual 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 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 80
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 the ! If this happens, revert to the default setting. CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select a specific CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 81
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 SE motherboard 4-19 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 82
-Threading Technology support. 4.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing [2 Clocks] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 83
select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] This field enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-21 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 84
[Enabled] Marvell® 88E8001 does NOT 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 item is set to Enabled. Configuration options - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 85
options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330] ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 4-23 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 86
the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. 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 installed a Plug & Play operating system, the - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 87
items show the autodetected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Function [8 USB Ports] Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-25 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 88
you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 89
disabled. 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 above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-27 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 90
VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 91
[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 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 92
set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 93
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 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 94
motherboard, the specific Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 95
[Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 4-33 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 96
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 97
options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus 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. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 98
the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot Sector Virus Protection Installed Not Installed [Full Access] [Setup - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 99
Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit 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 4-37 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 100
default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , 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. 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 101
Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 102
Chapter summary 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.4 AI Net feature 5-12 5.5 SoundMAX® 4 XL software 5-13 5.6 Intel® RAID for Serial ATA configuration .... 5-19 5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-23 ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 103
5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 104
the Intel Application Accelerator Driver. If you are using Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, this driver allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for the Serial ATA channels. This driver can only be installed when the RAID function of Serial ATA is enabled. SoundMAX® Audio Driver and Application This item - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 105
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 SE motherboard 5-3 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 106
Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. Screen ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find this information in the inside front cover of this user guide. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 107
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 SE motherboard 5-5 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 108
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 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 109
steps 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 SE motherboard 5-7 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 110
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 new BIOS. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 111
(LAN, keyboard, mouse, USB) are deactivated. In this case, power up the system using the power switch. 4. If the system lost connection or did not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically. A "beep" indicates this condition. ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 112
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 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 113
or control the volume. 8. Press or once to stop playing the CD. Press or one more time to eject the CD. ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-11 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 114
AI Net feature The motherboard supports the Marvell® Virtual supported in Windows® XP™ and Windows® 2000™ operating systems only. 2. The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature works on Gigabit LAN only. 3. The Run button on the VCT Tester dialog box is disabled if no problem is detected on the network - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 115
Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. • You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup. • SoundMAX® 4 XL requires Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/ XP Panel. ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-13 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 116
attenuation of the inputs/outputs for optimal audio performance. You may launch the setup wizards instructions to configure the speakers to your desired settings. Microphone wizard Follow the screen instructions to configure the microphone to your desired settings. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 117
SoundMAX4 XL allows you to change various audio settings. Listening environment options The SoundMAX4 XL support several audio technologies including SoundMAX SPX™ Animated Audio, 3DPA™, MultiDrive™ 5.1, EnvironmentFC™, MacroFX/ZoomFX™, and Virtual Theater Surround. ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-15 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 118
function variation The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports on the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/ 2-Speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Rear - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 119
follow any technical instructions that come from the hard disk manufacturer. To install the Serial ATA cable: 1. Attach either cable end to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 2. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard disk. 3. Connect the SATA power cables. ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-17 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 120
Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets The Serial ATA RAID set must be configured in 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 1 ST380013AS [ [Enter]-Select 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 121
. The strip value should be chosen based on the planned drive usage. Some suggested selections are listed below. The default selection is 64 KB. • 16 KB - low disk usage • 64 KB - typical disk usage • 128 volume: 1. Select 2 Delete RAID Volume then press . ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-19 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 122
RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RaID 4. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. Non-RAID Disks: Port Drive Model 0 Reset RAID Data and press . [ RESET ALL DATA RAID DATA ] Resetting all RAID data will remove any internal RAID structures from all RAID disks, including disks with working support - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 123
During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press then insert the RAID disk driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard 5-21 - Asus P4P800 SE | P4P800 SE User's Manual English Version E1886 - Page 124
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