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Asus P4P800 User Manual

Asus P4P800
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Motherboard
P4P800
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Asus P4P800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel 865PE
CPU SupportIntel Pentium 4, Celeron
SocketSocket 478
Front Side Bus800/533/400 MHz
Memory TypeDDR SDRAM
Memory Slots4 x DIMM
Max Memory4 GB
AGP Slot1 x AGP 8X
Expansion Slots5 x PCI
IDE Ports2 x ATA100
SATA Ports2 x SATA 1.5Gb/s
Audio ChipsetADI AD1985
LAN Chipset3Com 3C940
LAN Speed10/100/1000 Mbps
Form FactorATX
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0
Audio Channels6

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome to the P4P800 Motherboard

A welcome message for users purchasing the ASUS P4P800 motherboard.

P4P800 Motherboard Package Contents

Lists all the items included in the P4P800 motherboard package for user verification.

P4P800 Special Features Overview

Details the key technological advancements and features of the P4P800 motherboard.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

P4P800 Motherboard Installation Guide

Steps for correctly installing the P4P800 motherboard into the computer chassis.

P4P800 Motherboard Layout Diagram

A visual diagram illustrating the layout of components and connectors on the motherboard.

Pre-Installation Precautions

Important safety and handling precautions to follow before installing components.

CPU Installation and Configuration

Information on the CPU socket, installation process, and heatsink/fan setup.

System Memory (RAM) Installation

Details on DDR DIMM sockets, memory configurations, and installation steps.

Expansion Slots and Installation

Guide to installing and configuring expansion cards in PCI, AGP, and Wi-Fi slots.

Motherboard Jumpers Configuration

Instructions for configuring jumpers for RTC RAM, keyboard power, and USB wake-up.

Internal Connectors and Headers

Details on connecting various internal components like storage, power, fans, and USB.

Chapter 3: Powering Up

Starting Up the P4P800 for the First Time

Step-by-step guide for initial system startup and power-on tests.

Powering Off the Computer

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

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Procedures for updating, copying, and recovering the system BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program Navigation

Explains BIOS menu structure, navigation keys, and screen elements for user interaction.

Main Menu Items Overview

Details the System Time, Date, Diskette, and Language settings in the Main Menu.

Primary and Secondary IDE Device Configuration

Configuration for IDE devices including Master/Slave settings and device types.

IDE Configuration Settings

Options for configuring onboard IDE operate mode and SATA RAID settings.

System Information Display

Shows auto-detected BIOS, Processor, and System Memory information.

Advanced Menu Settings

Configuration options for CPU, Chipset, Onboard Devices, PCI, USB, and Instant Music.

Power Menu Settings

Manages system power states, APM features, and hardware monitoring.

Boot Menu Configuration

Sets boot device priority, hard disk order, boot settings, and security.

Exit BIOS Setup Options

Options for saving changes, discarding changes, or loading default BIOS settings.

Chapter 5: Software Support

Operating System Installation

Guidance on installing supported operating systems on the motherboard.

Support CD Information

Details on running the support CD and its contents like drivers and utilities.

Key Software Applications

Information on ASUS Update, MyLogo2, PC Probe, Instant Music, and SoundMAX software.

Intel® RAID for Serial ATA Configuration

Steps for configuring, installing, and managing Serial ATA RAID volumes.

Intel® Makedisk.exe Utility

Utility to create a floppy disk with RAID drivers for OS installation.

Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT)

Tool for diagnosing and reporting network cable faults using Time Domain Reflectometry.

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