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...Overview 1-10 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.9 System memory 1-12 1.9.1 Overview 1-12 1.9.2 Qualified Vendor List 1-13 1.10 Expansion slots 1-14 1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments 1-15 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-15 1.11 Jumpers 1-16 1.12 Connectors 1-18
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS...
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...PCI Configuration 2-19 2.5 Power Menu 2-21 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-22 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-23 2.6 Boot Menu 2-24 2.7 Exit Menu 2-26
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 Software information 3-4 3.3.1 ASUS...
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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/DANGER:...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 page...
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1.3 Motherboard components
Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions.
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... allow users to enjoy their favorite music, without the need to enter Windows. (The stickers on keyboard are separately purchased.)
The P4S800 Instant Music Lite feature can only be used on PS/2 keyboards.
ASUS EZ Flash
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.
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...DDR 333 memory modules:
...PCI slots, one Accelerated Graphics Port slot and the ASUS proprietary Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) slot. To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. 2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 2 for BIOS information. 3. Install the drivers and/or software...
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... utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
Follow these steps to update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS contact information on page viii). Save the file to a floppy disk.
Write down the BIOS file name on...
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... mode. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.
3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.
BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence.
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... to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM.
The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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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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... SoundMAX Audio driver and software applications.
SiS PCI LAN Driver
This item installs the SiS Fast Ethernet network driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver.
• The USB 2.0 driver is only supported in Windows 2000. • Windows XP users must install USB 2.0 driver with Win XP SP1 • This motherboard does not support USB 2.0 drivers under Windows 98 or
Windows ME...
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... 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.
Microsoft DirectX Driver
This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver.
Anti-virus Utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help...
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...PCI Configuration 2-19 2.5 Power Menu 2-21 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-22 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-23 2.6 Boot Menu 2-24 2.7 Exit Menu 2-26
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 Software information 3-4 3.3.1 ASUS...
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...has five PCI slots, one Accelerated Graphics Port slot and the ASUS proprietary Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) slot.
To install and configure an expansion card:
1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. 2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 2 for BIOS information. 3. Install the drivers and/or software applications for...
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... utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
Follow these steps to update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS contact information on page viii). Save the file to a floppy disk.
Write down the BIOS file name on...
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... mode. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.
3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.
BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence.
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... to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM.
The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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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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... SoundMAX Audio driver and software applications.
SiS PCI LAN Driver
This item installs the SiS Fast Ethernet network driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver.
• The USB 2.0 driver is only supported in Windows 2000. • Windows XP users must install USB 2.0 driver with Win XP SP1 • This motherboard does not support USB 2.0 drivers under Windows 98 or
Windows ME...
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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.
Microsoft DirectX Driver
This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver.
PC-CILLIN 2002
This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program. View the PC...