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Asus P4C800 User Manual

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Motherboard
P4C800
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Asus P4C800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
CPU SocketSocket 478
ChipsetIntel 875P
Front Side Bus800/533/400 MHz
Memory Slots4
Memory TypeDDR SDRAM
Max Memory Supported4 GB
IDE2 x ATA100
Audio Channels6-Channel
LAN Speed10/100/1000 Mbps
Dimensions30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Expansion Slots5 x PCI
SATA2 x SATA
USB Ports8
LAN ChipsetIntel 82547EI
CPU TypeIntel Pentium 4 / Celeron
Audio ChipsetAnalog Devices AD1985
Power Connector24-pin ATX

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazards during installation and operation.

Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe handling and use of the motherboard and its components.

About This User Guide

Guide Organization

Outlines the structure and content of the user manual.

Conventions and Resources

Explains guide conventions and where to find additional information.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome and Package Contents

Introduction to the motherboard and a list of included package items.

Product Highlights and Features

Details key technologies like processor support, memory, SATA, and AGP.

Value-Added Solutions

Covers features like temperature monitoring, ACPI, and chassis intrusion detection.

Motherboard Overview and Components

Identifies key hardware components and their locations on the motherboard.

Core Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications of the motherboard components.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Motherboard Installation and Mounting

Guides on installing the motherboard into the chassis, including placement and securing.

Motherboard Layout Diagram

Visual representation of motherboard components and connectors.

Pre-installation Precautions

Safety guidelines and precautions before handling motherboard components.

CPU Installation and Overview

Details about the CPU socket and processor installation.

Heatsink and Fan Installation

Steps for installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

CPU Fan Cable Connection

Instructions for connecting the CPU fan to the motherboard connector.

System Memory Installation and Configuration

Information on DIMM sockets, supported memory types, and configuration options.

Expansion Slots and Card Installation

Details on PCI, AGP, and Wi-Fi slots and how to install expansion cards.

PCI Slot Details

Description of the five PCI slots and their capabilities.

AGP Pro Slot

Information on the AGP Pro slot, supported card types, and voltage.

Wi-Fi Slot

Details about the Wi-Fi slot and IEEE 802.11b standard.

Jumper Settings

Explains the function and configuration of various motherboard jumpers.

Internal Connectors: Floppy and Power

Describes the floppy disk drive and power supply thermal connectors.

Internal Connectors: IDE

Details on connecting IDE devices using ribbon cables.

Internal Connectors: SATA

Information on Serial ATA connectors and their capabilities.

Internal Connectors: SMBus and Chassis Intrusion

Describes SMBus and chassis intrusion detection connectors.

Fan Connectors

Details on connecting CPU, chassis, and power supply fans.

Digital Audio Connector

Describes the connector for S/PDIF audio modules.

ATX Power Connectors

Explains the 20-pin ATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V power connectors.

Internal Audio and Game/MIDI Connectors

Connectors for internal audio input and GAME/MIDI devices.

USB Headers

Details on connecting additional USB ports via headers.

Front Panel Connectors: Audio and Serial

Connectors for front panel audio and a second serial port.

System Panel Connector

Connects system front panel functions like power, reset, and LEDs.

Chapter 3: Powering up

First Time System Startup

Step-by-step guide for powering on the system for the first time.

Powering Off the Computer

Procedures for safely shutting down and powering off the computer.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

BIOS Management and Updating Methods

Covers creating bootable media and updating BIOS via AFUDOS.

Updating BIOS with ASUS EZ Flash

Step-by-step guide for updating BIOS using the EZ Flash utility.

BIOS Recovery with CrashFree BIOS 2

Restoring BIOS from corrupt states using support CD or floppy disk.

BIOS Setup Program Overview

Introduction to the BIOS setup utility and how to enter it.

BIOS Menu Navigation and Controls

Explains the BIOS menu structure, bar, and navigation keys.

BIOS Screen Elements and Help

Describes menu items, sub-menus, fields, pop-ups, scroll bars, and help.

Main BIOS Menu

Overview of system information displayed on the Main BIOS menu.

Basic System Information Settings

Settings for system time, date, floppy drive type, and BIOS language.

IDE Device Configuration (Master/Slave)

Configuring IDE drives, including Type, LBA, Block, PIO, and DMA modes.

IDE Configuration Menu

Settings for onboard IDE operation mode and SATA configuration.

System Information Display

Shows auto-detected BIOS, processor, and system memory details.

Advanced BIOS Menu

Access to advanced system settings for CPU and other devices.

JumperFree Configuration (Overclocking)

Settings for CPU frequency and voltage adjustments for overclocking.

CPU Configuration Settings

Displays CPU information and settings like Hyper-Threading.

Chipset Settings

Advanced settings related to the motherboard chipset, including DRAM timing.

Onboard Devices Configuration

Enables/disables onboard audio, LAN, COM ports, parallel ports, and game ports.

PCI Plug and Play (PnP) Settings

Configures IRQ, DMA, and memory settings for PCI/PnP devices.

USB Configuration Settings

Manages USB ports, legacy support, and USB 2.0 controller settings.

Instant Music Configuration

Enables/disables the Instant Music feature and selects CD-ROM drive.

Power Management (APM) Menu

Settings for Advanced Power Management (APM) features.

APM Configuration Options

Detailed settings for APM features like power down modes and wake-up events.

Hardware Monitor and Fan Control

Displays system temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, and Q-Fan settings.

Boot Options Menu

Configures system boot device priority and boot settings.

Boot Settings Configuration

Options to speed up booting by skipping tests or customizing POST messages.

BIOS Security Settings

Manages supervisor and user passwords, and boot sector virus protection.

BIOS Exit Menu Options

Options to save/discard changes, load defaults, and exit the BIOS setup.

Chapter 5: Software Support

Operating System Installation

Notes on installing supported operating systems for optimal hardware feature usage.

Support CD Contents and Usage

How to run the support CD and access its contents.

Support CD Drivers Menu

Lists and describes available device drivers for installation.

Support CD Utilities Menu

Lists and describes utility applications like ASUS PC Probe and ASUS Update.

ASUS Contact Information

Provides ASUS contact details for technical support.

Support CD Information Icons

Explains icons for motherboard info and browsing CD contents.

Software Applications: ASUS Update

Utility for updating motherboard BIOS via the internet or a file.

Software Applications: ASUS MyLogo2

Utility to personalize the system with custom boot logos.

Software Applications: ASUS PC Probe

Utility for monitoring system vital information like fan speed and temperature.

Software Applications: SoundMAX 4 XL

Audio driver and application for 6-channel audio and 3D sound.

Software Applications: ASUS Instant Music

BIOS-based audio playback feature for playing CDs without booting OS.

Intel RAID for Serial ATA: BIOS Configuration

Steps to configure Serial ATA hard disks for RAID 0 in BIOS.

Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks

Guides on physically installing SATA hard disks and connecting cables.

RAID Set Management

Procedures for creating, deleting, and resetting RAID volumes.

3Com Virtual Cable Tester Technology

Diagnosing network cable faults using TDR technology.

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