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Form Factor | ATX |
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CPU Socket | Socket 478 |
Supported CPUs | Intel Pentium 4, Celeron |
Memory Type | DDR SDRAM |
Maximum Memory | 2 GB |
Memory Slots | 3 x DIMM |
Front Side Bus | 800/533/400 MHz |
AGP Slot | 1 x AGP 8X |
PCI Slots | 5 |
IDE Ports | 2 x ATA 133 |
SATA Ports | 2 x SATA 1.5Gb/s |
Audio | 6-channel |
Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC650 |
LAN | 10/100 Mbps |
RAID Support | No |
USB Ports | 8 x USB 2.0 |
Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazard during system operation and component handling.
Guidelines for safe handling and operation of the motherboard and system components to avoid damage or injury.
Explains symbols and conventions used throughout the manual for clarity and proper task completion.
Lists resources for additional product and software information, including ASUS websites.
A welcome message and introduction to the ASUS P4S800 motherboard, highlighting its features.
Lists the items included in the ASUS P4S800 motherboard package for verification.
Identifies and describes the major components and connectors on the ASUS P4S800 motherboard.
Details the key features and technologies of the P4S800 motherboard, such as DDR400 and AGP 8X support.
Provides a visual diagram of the motherboard layout with component identification for easy reference.
Outlines essential precautions and checks before installing motherboard components or changing settings.
Guides on how to correctly install the motherboard into the computer chassis.
Instructions on orienting the motherboard correctly within the chassis for proper connection.
Details on securing the motherboard to the chassis using the correct screw holes.
Information about the CPU socket and installation process for the Intel Pentium 4 processor.
Describes the CPU socket, its features, and compatibility with processors.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket correctly.
Information on system memory (DIMMs), supported types, and installation procedures.
Explains the DIMM sockets, memory capacity, and synchronization with the CPU.
Lists memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Details about the available expansion slots on the motherboard, including PCI and AGP slots.
Lists standard IRQ assignments for common system devices and components.
Specific IRQ assignments for the motherboard's slots and onboard devices.
Explains the function and configuration of various jumpers on the motherboard for system settings.
Describes the internal connectors on the motherboard for various devices and front panel connections.
Covers procedures for managing and updating the system's BIOS for optimal performance.
Step-by-step guide to update BIOS using the ASUS EZ Flash utility directly from the BIOS.
Instructions for updating BIOS using the AFLASH utility, requiring a bootable DOS disk.
Details the BIOS auto-recovery feature for restoring corrupted BIOS data from a floppy or CD.
Explains how to enter and navigate the BIOS Setup utility for system configuration.
Describes the main menu bar options available in BIOS Setup: Main, Advanced, Power, Boot, Exit.
Explains the navigation keys and functions displayed in the BIOS Setup legend bar.
Details the settings and options available in the BIOS Main menu for basic system configuration.
Configuration of IDE drive master/slave settings and detection within the BIOS Main menu.
Configuration options for keyboard behavior, such as NumLock status and repeat rates.
Covers advanced system settings and configurations for performance tuning and hardware control.
Settings related to chipset configuration, memory timings, and graphics aperture size.
Configuration options for onboard I/O devices like serial ports, parallel ports, and game ports.
Settings for PCI slots, VGA, USB functions, and onboard PCI device control.
Enables or disables onboard PCI devices like LAN and AC97 audio controller.
Manages PCI IRQ resource allocation and exclusion for legacy devices to prevent conflicts.
Settings for power management and energy saving features to reduce power consumption.
Options for controlling system power-up behavior, including AC power loss restart and wake-on events.
Displays and monitors system hardware temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
Configures the boot sequence and boot device priorities for system startup.
Options for saving or discarding BIOS changes and exiting the setup utility.
Guidelines for installing supported operating systems on the motherboard.
Describes the contents of the motherboard support CD, including drivers and utilities.
Instructions on how to launch the support CD's interface and install software.
Lists available device drivers provided on the support CD for system hardware.
Lists applications and utilities available on the support CD for system enhancement.
Provides contact details for ASUS technical support and company information.
Explains the feature for playing audio CDs directly from BIOS without entering the OS.