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Page 3: ...1 Product highlights 1 2 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features 1 4 1 4 Before you proceed 1 5 1 5 Motherboard overview 1 6 1 5 1 Placement direction 1 6 1 5 2 Screw holes 1 6 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 1 7 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 8 1 6 1 Installling the CPU 1 8 1 6 2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 11 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 13 1 7 System memory 1 15 1 7 1 Overview 1 ...

Page 4: ... program 2 11 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen 2 12 2 2 2 Menu bar 2 12 2 2 3 Navigation keys 2 12 2 2 4 Menu items 2 13 2 2 5 Sub menu items 2 13 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 13 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 13 2 2 8 Scroll bar 2 13 2 2 9 General help 2 13 2 3 Main menu 2 14 2 3 1 System Time 2 14 2 3 2 System Date 2 14 2 3 3 Legacy Diskette A B 2 14 2 3 4 Primary Third and Fourth IDE Master Slave 2 15 2 3 5 IDE C...

Page 5: ...1 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 31 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 32 2 6 3 Security 2 33 2 7 Exit menu 2 36 Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support 3 1 Installing 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 4 3 ...

Page 6: ...r is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications...

Page 7: ...ect voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it ca...

Page 8: ...to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Where to find more information Where to find more inf...

Page 9: ... Tips and additional information to help you complete a task IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Exa...

Page 10: ...Rear panel Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel Pentium 4 Celeron processor Compatible with the Intel PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel Hyper Threading Technology Northbridge Intel 865GV Southbridge Intel ICH5 800 533 MHz Dual channel memory architecture 4 x 184 pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of unbufferred non ECC 400 333 266 MHz DDR DIMMs ASUS Hyper Path Technology Intel 865GV chipset ...

Page 11: ...t CD Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD contents contents contents contents contents 4 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP WfM2 0 DMI2 0 SM BIOS 2 3 ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS2 C P R CPU Parameter Recall ASUS MyLogo2 PCI 2 2 USB 2 0 WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME Chassis Intrusion 2 x USB 2 0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2 0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 20 p...

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Page 13: ...ASUS P5P800 MX ASUS P5P800 MX ASUS P5P800 MX ASUS P5P800 MX ASUS P5P800 MX 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports ...

Page 14: ...al ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories I O shield Application CDs Application CDs Application CDs Application CDs Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation Documentation Documentation Documentation Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retai...

Page 15: ...the Intel ICH5 chipset The SATA specification allows for thinner more flexible cables with lower pin count reduced voltage requirement and up to 150 MB s data transfer rate See page 1 26 for details AI Audio AI Audio AI Audio AI Audio AI Audio The motherboard comes with the Realtek ALC655 audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high quality 6 channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards It als...

Page 16: ...need to use a DOS based utility or boot from a floppy disk See page 2 3 for details Instant Music Lite Instant Music Lite Instant Music Lite Instant Music Lite Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you to playback audio CDs even without booting the system to Windows Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music See details on pages 2 18 USB 2 0 technology USB ...

Page 17: ...c electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Befor...

Page 18: ...1 1 5 1 1 5 1 1 5 1 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction 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 below 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes ...

Page 19: ...AME1 ATX12V1 CHASSIS1 DDR DIMM_B1 64 bit 184 pin module SPDIF_OUT1 DDR DIMM_A1 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_A2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_B2 64 bit 184 pin module KBPWR1 CHA_FAN1 Intel ICH5 SATA1 COM2 USB56 USB78 SB_PWR1 SATA2 USBPW12 USBPW34 USBPW56 USBPW78 CPU_FAN1 RTL8100C 24 5cm 9 6in USB2 0_1 2 USB2 0 T USB4 B USB3 Top RJ 45 Below Mic In Center Line Out Top Line In SEC_IDE1 FLOPPY1 ATXP...

Page 20: ...is section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter Upon purchase of the motherboard make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket pins motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep t...

Page 21: ...ld fit into the CPU notch 2 Press the load lever with your thumb A and move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Load lever Load lever Load lever Load lever Load lever This side of the cam This side of the cam This side of the cam This side of the cam This side of the cam box should face you box should fa...

Page 22: ...der Windows XP 2003 Server and Linux 1 7 x kernel and later versions only Under Linux use the Hyper Threading compiler to compile the code If you are using any other operating systems disable the Hyper Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance Installing Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later is recommended Make sure to enable the Hyper Threading Technology item ...

Page 23: ...atsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard Narrow end Narrow end Narrow end Narrow end Narrow end of the groove of the groove of the groove of the groove of the groove Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 processor the package includes ...

Page 24: ...e CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you x to plug this connector 2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place B B A A A A B B P5P800 MX P5P800 MX CPU fan connector CPU_FAN1 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ...

Page 25: ... fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard B B A A A A B...

Page 26: ...arefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove ...

Page 27: ... o r V e n d o r V e n d o r V e n d o r V e n d o r M o d e l M o d e l M o d e l M o d e l M o d e l B r a n d S i d e s C o m p o n e n t B r a n d S i d e s C o m p o n e n t B r a n d S i d e s C o m p o n e n t B r a n d S i d e s C o m p o n e n t B r a n d S i d e s C o m p o n e n t A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C 256MB Kingston KVR333X64C25 256 Kingston SS D3208DH1T 6 256MB Kingston KVR333...

Page 28: ...0 256 Mosel SS V58C2256804SAT5B 512MB Transcend DDR400 512 Mosel DS V58C2256804SAT5B 256MB Pmi 3208GATA07 04A7 Pmi SS PM4D328D50406EU 512MB Pmi 3208GATA01 04A4 Pmi DS PM4D328S50403DU 256MB Kingmax MPMB62D 38LT3R Mosel SS V58C2256804SAT6 512MB Kingmax MPMC22D 38HT3R Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT J 512MB Kingmax MPXC22D 38KT3R Kingmax DS KDL388P4EA 50 256MB Mosel V826632K24SATG D3 Mosel SS V58C2256804SAT5 5...

Page 29: ...ce and the DIMM is properly seated 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Fai...

Page 30: ...n a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Config...

Page 31: ...or PCI steering 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering 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 IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard I...

Page 32: ...ion Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 4 1 8 4 1 8 4 1 8 4 1 8 4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot ...

Page 33: ...a in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Re install the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the...

Page 34: ... running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports The USB device wake up feature requires a pow...

Page 35: ...llel port Parallel port This 25 pin port connects a parallel printer a scanner or other devices 1 11 4 5 6 7 2 3 10 8 9 3 3 3 3 3 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature Set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB to wake up the computer ...

Page 36: ...1 PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 4 4 4 4 4 Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue This port connects a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources In 4 channel and 6 channel configuration t...

Page 37: ...tors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 1 1 1 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive FDD signal cable Insert one...

Page 38: ...ches the ground pin of the connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors 3 3 3 3 3 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 Serial ATA connectors 7 ...

Page 39: ...2V1 ATX power connectors 20 pin ATXPWR1 4 pin ATX12V1 ATX power connectors 20 pin ATXPWR1 4 pin ATX12V1 ATX power connectors 20 pin ATXPWR1 4 pin ATX12V1 These connectors are for an ATX power supply The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit Do not forget to connec...

Page 40: ...94 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB GAME module is purchased separately 7 7 7 7 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO1...

Page 41: ... connectors 10 pin F_PANEL1 This connector supports several chassis mounted functions Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRSW Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRSW Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRSW Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRSW Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT OFF mode dependi...

Page 42: ...D cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System Management Interrupt Lead 2 pin SMI System Management Interrupt Lead 2 pin SMI System Management Interrupt Lead 2 pin SMI System Management Interrupt Lead 2 pin SMI System Management Interrupt Lead 2 pin SMI This 2 pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspended mod...

Page 43: ...0 MX ASUS P5P800 MX ASUS P5P800 MX ASUS P5P800 MX 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided ...

Page 44: ... to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b At the DOS prompt type format A S then press Enter Windows XP environment a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows desktop then select M y M y M y M y M y Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer c Select the 3 1 2 Floppy Drive i...

Page 45: ...e www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5P1001 ROM P5P1001 ROM P5P1001 ROM P5P1001 ROM P5P1001 ROM 2 Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk then restart the system 3 Press Alt F2 during POST to display the following EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy 4 Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive When the...

Page 46: ...ess Enter The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk A afudos oOLDBIOS1 ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 10 Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading flash done A Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name 1 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe fr...

Page 47: ...e is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk A afudos iP5P1001 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 Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file usi...

Page 48: ... To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating pro...

Page 49: ... on the system 2 Insert the support CD to the optical drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Check...

Page 50: ...ties Utilities Utilities screen menu 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to Save the current BIOS file Do...

Page 51: ...dating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Selec...

Page 52: ...SUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop down menu then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next ...

Page 53: ...ng the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to make it a...

Page 54: ... exit options and loading default settings 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation...

Page 55: ... 2 2 8 2 2 8 2 2 8 2 2 8 2 2 8 Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen 2 2 9 2 2 9 2 2 9 2 2 9 2 2 9 General help General help General help General help General help At the top right...

Page 56: ...3 3 2 3 3 Legacy Diskette A B 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A B 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A B 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A B 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A B 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 Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how t...

Page 57: ... Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with L...

Page 58: ...E Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system Select an item then press Enter if you wish to configure the item IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S ATA IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mo...

Page 59: ...rd IDE Operate Mode Operate Mode Operate Mode Operate Mode Operate Mode item is set to Compatible Mode The P ATA S ATA and P ATA options are for advanced users only If you set to any of these options and encounter problems revert to the default setting S ATA S ATA S ATA S ATA S ATA Configuration options P ATA S ATA S ATA P ATA 2 3 6 2 3 6 2 3 6 2 3 6 2 3 6 System Information System Information Sys...

Page 60: ...stant Music Disabled Instant Music Disabled Instant Music Disabled Instant Music Disabled Instant Music Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS Configuration options Disabled Enabled Instant Music CD ROM Drive IDE Secondary Master Instant Music CD ROM Drive IDE Secondary Master Instant Music CD ROM Drive IDE Secondary Master Instant Music CD ROM Drive IDE Seconda...

Page 61: ... BIOS Use the plus or minus keys to adjust the values CPU Lock Free Auto CPU Lock Free Auto CPU Lock Free Auto CPU Lock Free Auto CPU Lock Free Auto Allows you to enable disable or set the CPU lock free feature This item appears only if you installed a CPU with the CPU Lock Free feature Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled VID CMOS Setting 41 VID CMOS Setting 41 VID CMOS Setting 41 VID CMOS...

Page 62: ... Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows 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 below sections may cause the system to malfunction Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled Performance Acceleration Mode Auto DRAM Idle Timer Auto DRAM Refresh Rate Auto Graphic Adapter Priority Internal ...

Page 63: ... Timer Auto DRAM Idle Timer Auto DRAM Idle Timer Auto DRAM Idle Timer Auto DRAM Idle Timer Auto Sets the DRAM idle timer Configuration options Infinite 0T 8t 16T 64T Auto DRAM Refresh Rate Auto DRAM Refresh Rate Auto DRAM Refresh Rate Auto DRAM Refresh Rate Auto DRAM Refresh Rate Auto Sets the DRAM refresh rate Configuration options Auto 15 6 uSec 7 8 uSec 64 uSec 64T Graphics Adapter Priority Int...

Page 64: ...lows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration option...

Page 65: ...Q11 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 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 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field value...

Page 66: ...ard even if requested Configuration options No Yes Palette Snooping Disabled Palette Snooping Disabled Palette Snooping Disabled Palette Snooping Disabled Palette Snooping Disabled When set to Enabled the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly Configuration options Disabled Enabled PCI IDE Bu...

Page 67: ... 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2 0 controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480 Mbps or Full Speed 12 Mbps Config...

Page 68: ...B mass storage device after the start unit command The message No USB mass storage device detected appears if none 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 a...

Page 69: ...3 Resume No Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Configuration options No Yes 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options No Yes 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 ACPI APIC...

Page 70: ...larm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Powe...

Page 71: ... A VCORE Voltage 1 320V 3 3V Voltage 3 345V 5V Voltage 5 094V 12V Voltage 11 880V CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF MB Temperature xxxC xxxF MB Temperature xxxC xxxF MB Temperature xxxC xxxF MB Temperature xxxC xxxF MB Temperature xxxC xxxF The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays...

Page 72: ...monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan...

Page 73: ...Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items th...

Page 74: ...ogo Enabled This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock O...

Page 75: ...assword Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Enter to change password Enter again to disabled password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password 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 Not Installed Not Ins...

Page 76: ...llows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Install...

Page 77: ... Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility 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 Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector ...

Page 78: ...load default values Select Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are s...

Page 79: ...S P5P800 MX ASUS P5P800 MX ASUS P5P800 MX ASUS P5P800 MX ASUS P5P800 MX 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ...

Page 80: ...o avail all motherboard features 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup p...

Page 81: ...You can install this utility using three different modes interactive silent or unattended preload Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation User input is not required when installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for details Realtek 8100C LAN Driver Realtek 8100C LAN Driver...

Page 82: ...ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP See page 2 8 for details Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9 0b driver Anti Viru...

Page 83: ...4 3 2 4 3 2 4 ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide ...

Page 84: ...3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support ...

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