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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 41
...iP4P8XSE.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
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A:\>afudos /iP4P8XSE.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
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P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 3
... this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P8X SE specifications summary ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-5 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Before you proceed 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-11
1.7.1 Placement direction 1-11 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-11 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...menu 2-15 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-15 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.4.3 Chipset 2-18 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-20 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-22 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-23
2.5 Power menu 2-25 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-25 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No 2-25 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No 2-25 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-25 2.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled 2-25...
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About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: ...and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on ...
P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 10
... USB ports 2 x Serial ATA connectors CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX audio connectors Front panel audio connector
4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ACPI, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS EZ Flash
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in
Device drivers ASUS...
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... or boot from a floppy disk.
Gigabit LAN solution
The motherboard supports Gigabit LAN by integrating the Marvell 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller, equipped with a unique net-diagnosing utility - VCT (Virtual Cable Tester). VCT intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up to 100 meters and helps users improve network quality.
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...ROM 12. South Bridge controller 13. Standby power LED 14. PCI slots 15. Audio CODEC 16. LAN controller
17. PS/2 mouse port 18. Parallel port 19. RJ-45 port 20. Line In jack 21. Line Out jack 22. Microphone jack 23. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 24. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 25. Serial port 26. S/PDIF out port 27. Keyboard port
See page 1-6 for the specifications of each component.
ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard...
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...Threading Technology
1. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP and later versions only. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
3. It is recommended that you install WinXP Service Pack 1.
4. Make...
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... Graphics Adapter (VGA)
12*
7
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13
8
Numeric Data Processor
14*
9
Primary IDE Channel
15*
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
AB
PCI slot 1
--
PCI slot 2
--
PCI slot 3
--
PCI slot 4
--
PCI slot 5
--
AGP slot
used -
Onboard USB 1.1/2.0 controller - -
Onboard LAN...
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... IDE connector. If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you have more than two UltraDMA100/66/33 devices, purchase another UltraDMA100/66/33 cable. You may configure two hard disks to be both master...
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... the related BIOS items.
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
• When using Serial ATA function, make sure that the Windows® XP™ Service Pack 1 is installed...
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... that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers.
You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability.
USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC
USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC
®
P4P8X SE
P4P8X SE USB 2.0 Header
USB56
1
USB78
1
USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+
GND
The USB 2.0/GAME module is purchased separately.
ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard...
P4P8X SE user's manual English version E1479 - Page 40
...Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. c. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Create Disk... button. d. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk.
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility...
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...the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt.
A:\>afudos /ip4p8xse.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done
A:\>
5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.
ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide...
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... ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it to P4P8XSE.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch EZ Flash, press during POST to display the following.
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the error...
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... possible. It is a menudriven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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... the motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an item to install...
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... adjust to 6-channel audio settings.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver.
Marvell® Gigabit LOM Driver
This item installs the Marvell Gigabit LAN On Motherboard (LOM) Ethernet driver to support 10/100/1000 Mbps networking.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
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..., CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
Install ASUS Update
This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Installing ASUS...
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....
• The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature is supported in Windows® XP™ and Windows® 2000™ operating systems only.
• The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature works in Gigabit LAN only. • The Run button on the VCT Tester dialogue box is disabled if no
problem is detected on the network.
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