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Asus P4S800 User Manual

Asus P4S800
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Motherboard
P4S800
User Guide
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Asus P4S800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
CPU SocketSocket 478
Supported CPUsIntel Pentium 4, Celeron
Memory TypeDDR SDRAM
Maximum Memory2 GB
Memory Slots3 x DIMM
Front Side Bus800/533/400 MHz
AGP Slot1 x AGP 8X
PCI Slots5
IDE Ports2 x ATA 133
SATA Ports2 x SATA 1.5Gb/s
Audio6-channel
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC650
LAN10/100 Mbps
RAID SupportNo
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazard during system operation and component handling.

Operation Safety Guidelines

Guidelines for safe handling and operation of the motherboard and system components to avoid damage or injury.

About This Guide

Conventions Used in This Guide

Explains symbols and conventions used throughout the manual for clarity and proper task completion.

Where to Find More Information

Lists resources for additional product and software information, including ASUS websites.

ASUS Contact Information

P4S800 Specifications Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Welcome!

A welcome message and introduction to the ASUS P4S800 motherboard, highlighting its features.

1.2 Package Contents

Lists the items included in the ASUS P4S800 motherboard package for verification.

1.3 Motherboard Components

Identifies and describes the major components and connectors on the ASUS P4S800 motherboard.

1.4 Special Features

Details the key features and technologies of the P4S800 motherboard, such as DDR400 and AGP 8X support.

1.5 Motherboard Layout

Provides a visual diagram of the motherboard layout with component identification for easy reference.

1.6 Before You Proceed

Outlines essential precautions and checks before installing motherboard components or changing settings.

1.7 Motherboard Installation

Guides on how to correctly install the motherboard into the computer chassis.

1.7.1 Placement Direction

Instructions on orienting the motherboard correctly within the chassis for proper connection.

1.7.2 Screw Holes

Details on securing the motherboard to the chassis using the correct screw holes.

1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information about the CPU socket and installation process for the Intel Pentium 4 processor.

1.8.1 CPU Overview

Describes the CPU socket, its features, and compatibility with processors.

1.8.2 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket correctly.

1.9 System Memory

Information on system memory (DIMMs), supported types, and installation procedures.

1.9.1 System Memory Overview

Explains the DIMM sockets, memory capacity, and synchronization with the CPU.

1.9.2 DIMM Qualified Vendor List

Lists memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

1.10 Expansion Slots

Details about the available expansion slots on the motherboard, including PCI and AGP slots.

1.10.1 Standard Interrupt Assignments

Lists standard IRQ assignments for common system devices and components.

1.10.2 IRQ Assignments for this Motherboard

Specific IRQ assignments for the motherboard's slots and onboard devices.

1.11 Jumpers

Explains the function and configuration of various jumpers on the motherboard for system settings.

1.12 Connectors

Describes the internal connectors on the motherboard for various devices and front panel connections.

Chapter 2: BIOS Information

2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Covers procedures for managing and updating the system's BIOS for optimal performance.

2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to Update the BIOS

Step-by-step guide to update BIOS using the ASUS EZ Flash utility directly from the BIOS.

2.1.2 Using AFLASH to Update the BIOS

Instructions for updating BIOS using the AFLASH utility, requiring a bootable DOS disk.

2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 (BIOS Auto-recovery Procedure)

Details the BIOS auto-recovery feature for restoring corrupted BIOS data from a floppy or CD.

2.2 BIOS Setup Program

Explains how to enter and navigate the BIOS Setup utility for system configuration.

2.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar

Describes the main menu bar options available in BIOS Setup: Main, Advanced, Power, Boot, Exit.

2.2.2 Legend Bar

Explains the navigation keys and functions displayed in the BIOS Setup legend bar.

2.3 Main Menu

Details the settings and options available in the BIOS Main menu for basic system configuration.

2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave

Configuration of IDE drive master/slave settings and detection within the BIOS Main menu.

2.3.2 Keyboard Features

Configuration options for keyboard behavior, such as NumLock status and repeat rates.

2.4 Advanced Menu

Covers advanced system settings and configurations for performance tuning and hardware control.

2.4.1 Chip Configuration

Settings related to chipset configuration, memory timings, and graphics aperture size.

2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration

Configuration options for onboard I/O devices like serial ports, parallel ports, and game ports.

2.4.3 PCI Configuration

Settings for PCI slots, VGA, USB functions, and onboard PCI device control.

2.4.3.1 Onboard PCI Devices Control

Enables or disables onboard PCI devices like LAN and AC97 audio controller.

2.4.3.2 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion

Manages PCI IRQ resource allocation and exclusion for legacy devices to prevent conflicts.

2.5 Power Menu

Settings for power management and energy saving features to reduce power consumption.

2.5.1 Power Up Control

Options for controlling system power-up behavior, including AC power loss restart and wake-on events.

2.5.2 Hardware Monitor

Displays and monitors system hardware temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

2.6 Boot Menu

Configures the boot sequence and boot device priorities for system startup.

2.7 Exit Menu

Options for saving or discarding BIOS changes and exiting the setup utility.

Chapter 3: Software Support

3.1 Install an Operating System

Guidelines for installing supported operating systems on the motherboard.

3.2 Support CD Information

Describes the contents of the motherboard support CD, including drivers and utilities.

3.2.1 Running the Support CD

Instructions on how to launch the support CD's interface and install software.

3.2.2 Drivers Menu

Lists available device drivers provided on the support CD for system hardware.

3.2.3 Utilities Menu

Lists applications and utilities available on the support CD for system enhancement.

3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information

Provides contact details for ASUS technical support and company information.

3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite

Explains the feature for playing audio CDs directly from BIOS without entering the OS.

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