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Asus P4P800 SE User Manual

Asus P4P800 SE
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Motherboard
P4P800 SE
User Guide

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Asus P4P800 SE Specifications

General IconGeneral
I/O ports1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x S/PDIF Output 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Audio I/O 1 x RJ45 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
Controller interface typeUltraDMA 100/66/33, Serial ATA, RAID 0, 1
Motherboard form factorATX
Networking featuresMarvell 88E8001 Gigabit Lan Controller 10/100/1000 BASE-T
Bundled softwareDrivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS AI Booster Trend Micro PC-cillin anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS LiveUpdate Utility
Processor socketSocket 478
Processor manufacturerIntel

Summary

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome to P4P800 SE

Introduction to the ASUS P4P800 SE motherboard and its features.

1.2 Package Contents Checklist

List of items included in the motherboard package for verification.

1.3 Special Features Overview

Highlights of the motherboard's unique technologies and capabilities.

Notices

FCC and Canadian Compliance Statements

Regulatory information regarding device compliance with FCC and Canadian standards.

Safety information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Guidelines to prevent electrical shock hazards during handling and operation.

Operation Safety Guidelines

Important safety measures for installing and using the motherboard.

About this guide

Guide Organization and Information Sources

Explanation of the manual's structure and where to find additional product information.

Conventions used in this guide

Manual Typography and Symbols

Explanation of text formatting, symbols, and conventions used in the manual.

P4P800 SE specifications summary

Motherboard Technical Specifications

Detailed overview of the P4P800 SE motherboard's hardware components and features.

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before You Proceed: Installation Precautions

Essential precautions before installing motherboard components or changing settings.

2.2 Motherboard Layout Overview

Diagram and description of the motherboard's physical layout and component placement.

2.3 CPU Installation and Setup

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its associated heatsink and fan.

2.4 System Memory Installation

Instructions for installing DDR DIMMs, including memory configurations and QVL.

2.5 Expansion Slots Guide

Information on installing and configuring expansion cards in PCI, AGP, and Wi-Fi slots.

2.6 Jumpers Configuration

Details on setting motherboard jumpers for functions like RTC clearing and wake-up.

2.7 Connectors and Ports

Description of rear panel and internal connectors for peripherals and system components.

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 First Time System Startup

Procedure for turning on the system for the first time after installation.

3.2 Powering Off the Computer

Methods for safely shutting down the computer using OS or power switch.

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 BIOS Management and Updates

Utilities and procedures for managing and updating the motherboard BIOS.

4.2 BIOS Setup Program Navigation

Guide to navigating the BIOS setup utility, including menu screens and keys.

4.3 Main Menu Options

Overview of basic system information and settings accessible from the Main BIOS menu.

4.4 Advanced Menu Options

Detailed configuration settings for CPU, chipset, onboard devices, and other advanced features.

4.5 Power Menu Options

Settings related to power management, ACPI states, and hardware monitoring.

4.6 Boot Menu Options

Configuration of boot device priority, boot settings, and system security.

4.7 Exit Menu Options

Options for saving/discarding changes, loading default values, and exiting BIOS setup.

Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Install an Operating System

Guidance on installing compatible operating systems for the motherboard.

5.2 Support CD Information

Details on the software and drivers included on the motherboard support CD.

5.3 Software Applications Overview

Information on key motherboard software applications like MyLogo2 and Instant Music.

5.4 AI Net Feature Details

Explanation of the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) technology for network diagnostics.

5.5 SoundMAX® 4 XL Software

Guide to installing and using the SoundMAX 4 XL audio driver and control panel.

5.6 Intel® RAID Configuration

Instructions for configuring Intel RAID 0 and RAID 1 for Serial ATA drives.

5.7 Creating a RAID Driver Disk

Procedure for creating a floppy disk with RAID drivers for OS installation.

QUICK REFERENCE CARD

P4P800 SE Motherboard Layout Diagram

Visual reference of motherboard components, connectors, and headers with numbering.

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