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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Creating a bootable floppy disk ......2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...... 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS .... 2-4 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ..2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program ............2-7 2.2.1...
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Contents 2.2.2 Menu bar ..............2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys ............. 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items ............2-9 2.2.5 Sub-menu items ............. 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields ..........2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window ............2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar ..............2-9 2.2.9 General help ............2-9 2.3 Main menu ................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
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 viii. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Telephone +49-2102-95990 +49-2102-959911 Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-95990 +49-2102-959911 Online support www.asuscom.de/support Web site www.asuscom.de/news ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) Address P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E. Telephone +9714-283-1774 +9714-283-1775 Web site www.ASUSarabia.com viii...
P4P8X SE specifications summary ® ® Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron up to 3.2 GHz+ ® Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset North Bridge: Intel 865P MCH South Bridge: Intel ICH5 Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) 800*/533/400 MHz (*Overclocked)
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CD/AUX audio connectors Front panel audio connector BIOS features 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ACPI, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS EZ Flash Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in...
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4P8X SE motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction...
Supporting up to 4GB of system memory with PC3200*/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM, an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4P8X SE is your affordable vehicle to enter the world of computing! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk.
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USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. 6-channel digital audio The ADI AD1888 SoundMAX AC’97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range.
26. S/PDIF out port 11. Flash ROM 27. Keyboard port 12. South Bridge controller 13. Standby power LED 14. PCI slots 15. Audio CODEC 16. LAN controller See page 1-6 for the specifications of each component. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide...
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Standby power LED. This LED lights up if there is a standby power on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide...
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PCI slots. These five 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. Audio CODEC. The ADI AD1888 SoundMAX is an AC’97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, S/PDIF output, AUX and Line In stereo inputs, integrated headphone amplifier, and supports greater than 90dB dynamic range.
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-11...
Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) ® ® socket. The socket is designed for the Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. This processor supports 800*/533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates of up to 3.2GB/s.
6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-13...
® P4P8X SE Standby Powered Power P4P8X SE Onboard LED 1.9.1 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Important notes 1. Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure.
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266 MHz * Overclocked mode • When overclocking to 800MHz CPU FSB, the system supports only DDR400 (PC3200) DIMMs due to chipset limitation. • The following FSB/DDR ratios are not supported: 400/333, 400/400, 533/400. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-15...
MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4 MT46V32M8TG-5BC • Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. • FSB800 and DDR400 is not a default specification, take caution when overclocking your system.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-17...
AGP cards. ® P4P8X SE Keyed for 1.5v P4P8X SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and overclocking stability.
There is no need to clear the RTC when the system hands due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reboot the system and the BIOS will automatically reset the CPU parameters to its previous setting. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-19...
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USBPW56 USBPW78 P4P8X SE +5VSB P4P8X SE USB Device Wake Up (Default) 1. The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide at least 500mA on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to +5VSB. Otherwise, the system would not power up.
PIN 1. P4P8X SE PIN 1 P4P8X SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports an optional GAME/MIDI module. Connect the GAME/ MIDI cable to this connector. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.
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PIN 1. P4P8X SE PIN 1 P4P8X SE IDE Connectors Important note when using legacy OS Refer to page 1-23 on how to configure P-ATA and S-ATA devices if you installed a legacy operating system (e.g. MS-DOS, Windows 98/Me/NT4.0).
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Secondary Port 0 Port 1 (2 devices) (2 devices) (1 device) (1 device) 1. Windows 2000/XP 2. Windows 98/Me/NT4.0 Configuration A — Configuration B — Configuration C — — Legend: Supported — Disabled ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-23...
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ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 +12V DC GND +3.3VDC +3.3VDC -12.0VDC +3.3VDC PS_ON# +5.0VDC ® +12V DC GND +5.0VDC -5.0VDC PWR_OK +5.0VDC +5VSB P4P8X SE +5.0VDC +12.0VDC P4P8X SE ATX Power Connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN1 ® CHA_FAN1 P4P8X SE P4P8X SE 12-Volt Fan Connectors ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-25...
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® FP_AUDIO P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Front Panel Audio Connector 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch.
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You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. ® P4P8X SE USB56 USB78 P4P8X SE USB 2.0 Header The USB 2.0/GAME module is purchased separately. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-27...
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P4P8X SE SMI Lead Switch* Requires an ATX power supply. P4P8X SE System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (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.
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information...
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in DOS environment. 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
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Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..done Erasing flash ..done Writing flash ..0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide...
2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt+F2>...
3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original, or the latest, BIOS file for this motherboard (P4P8XSE.ROM). If the BIOS file that you downloaded from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. P4P8XSE11.ROM), rename it to P4P8XSE.ROM. The BIOS update process continues when the P4P8XSE.ROM is found.
4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Chapter 2: BIOS information...
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide...
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] configure system time. Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected]...
PageUp/PageDown keys to display Scroll bar the other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide...
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] configure system time. Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected]...
When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-11...
DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
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The IDE Port Settings appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set to Compatible Mode. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Confgiuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-13...
2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 05/13/03 : P4P8X063 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz Speed : 1800 MHz Count...
Select either one of the preset overclocking options. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-15...
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When you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual], the related overclocking items appear. Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner [Manual] CPU External Frequency (MHz) [133] DRAM Frequency [333 Mhz] AGP/PCI Frequency (MHz) [Auto] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] AGP VDDQ Voltage [1.50V]...
: Locked Ratio Actual Value : 13 CPUID Maximum Value Limit [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit CPUID Maximum Value Limit [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-17...
2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Memory Acceleration Mode...
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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] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-19...
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration OnBoard AC’97 Audio [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] OnBoard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]...
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Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. 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 P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-21...
2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
Allows you to set the number of USB ports to activate. Before using the USB 2.0 feature, make sure that the USB 2.0 driver is installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-23...
Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows 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] [Enabled] 2.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the inclusion of the BIOS ->AML exchange pointer to (X)RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-25...
2.5.6 APM Configuration APM Configuration Enabled or disable APM. Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Suspend Time Out [Disabled] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] System Thermal [Disabled] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Select Screen Power On By RTC Alarm...
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When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-27...
2.5.7 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU temperature CPU Temperature [44°C/111°F] MB Temperature [36°C/96.5°F] Power Temperature [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [2250RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [1.550V] 3.3V Voltage [3.386V] Select Screen 5V Voltage [4.890V] Select Item 12V Voltage [11.900V] Change Option...
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-29...
Full Screen Logo [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Full Screen Logo display feature. Make sure that this item is enabled if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ utility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Supervisor Password Not Installed <Enter> again to User Password Not Installed disable password. Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-31...
Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1.
When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. Configuration options: [Disabledc] [Enabled] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-33...
Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes.
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.
Gigabit LOM Driver This item installs the Marvell Gigabit LAN On Motherboard (LOM) Ethernet driver to support 10/100/1000 Mbps networking. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide...
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 Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™.
2000™ operating systems only. • The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature works in Gigabit LAN only. • The Run button on the VCT Tester dialogue box is disabled if no problem is detected on the network. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide...