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Asus P4SE User Manual

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  • Page 1 P4SE User Guide...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.10 Connectors ..............1-14 Chapter 2 - BIOS Information ............2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ......2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS AFLASH to update the BIOS....2-2 Updating BIOS procedures........2-3 2.2 BIOS Setup Program ........... 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ............2-5...

  • Page 4: Contents

    3.2.2 Software drivers and installation menus ....3-4 3.3 Software Information........... 3-5 3.3.1 ASUS Update ............. 3-5 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ............3-6 Starting ASUS PC Probe ........3-6 Using ASUS PC Probe ......... 3-7 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon ......3-9...

  • Page 5: Fcc/Cdc Statements

    FCC/CDC statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide

    1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page viii. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 8: Asus Contact Information

    Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support...

  • Page 9: Specifications Summary

    SM Bus S/PDIF out connector (on audio model only) CD/AUX/Modem audio in (on audio model only) ASUS front panel audio connector (on audio model only) 2 x USB Headers support additional 4 USB 1.1 ports (continued on the next page)
  • Page 10 P4SE specifications summary BIOS features 2Mb Flash EEPROM, ASUS JumperFree, ASUS MyLogo, Award BIOS with ACPI, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, Green, TCAV (Trend Chip Away Virus) Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 1.1 Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.9 cm)
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SE motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS P4SE Motherboard...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS P4SE motherboard! ® The ASUS P4SE motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technology making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The P4SE incorporates the Intel...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard components ASUS P4SE Motherboard...
  • Page 14 AGP4x mode graphic cards for 3D graphical applications. DIP Switches. This 5-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to set the CPU external frequency. ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multile system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring. Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 15 USB port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus 1.1 (USB 1.1) ports are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P4SE Motherboard...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    AUX1 Accelerated Graphics Port CLRCMOS1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SiS961B PCI1 MuTLOL Media PCI2 PWRTMP1 ALOUT1 SPDIF_OUT1 IAPANEL1 PCI3 SMB1 P4SE SMARTCON1 CHASFAN1 PCI4 C-Media ASUS ASIC ® LED1 with Hardware Monitor PCI5 MODEM1 PCI6 Super IDELED1 USBV2...

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    When lit, the onboard LED (LED1) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system before removing of plugging in any motherboard component LED1 P4SE ® Standby Powered P4SE Onboard LED Power ASUS P4SE Motherboard...

  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    104 Pins 80 Pins P4SE ® P4SE 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

  • Page 19: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots The P4SE motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. The following sub- sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings.

  • Page 20: Switches And Jumpers

    BIOS setup instead of using the DIP switches. JEN1 DSW1 P4SE ® Jumper Mode Jumper Free (Default) P4SE JumperFree™ Mode Setting The JEN jumper is set in conjunction with the DIP switches. In JumperFree mode, set all the DIP switches to OFF. 1-10 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 21 Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). KBPWR1 +5VSB (Default) P4SE ® P4SE Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4SE Motherboard 1-11...
  • Page 22 USBV2 USBV3 P4SE ® +5VSB P4SE USB Device Wake Up (Default) CPU voltage selector (3-pin VEN1) This jumper permits an increase of CPU voltage of 0.2 volts. It is recommended that you keep the default setting (Normal) for system stability. Raising the CPU voltage may cause system failure.
  • Page 23 6. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 7. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. CLRCMOS1 P4SE Normal Clear CMOS ® (Default) P4SE Clear RTC RAM ASUS P4SE Motherboard 1-13...

  • Page 24: Connectors

    The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/100/66 cable is intentional. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4SE ® PIN 1 P4SE IDE Connectors 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 25 (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). FLOPPY1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4SE ® PIN 1 P4SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4SE Motherboard 1-15...
  • Page 26 2-port USB connector set to this header and mount the USB bracket to an open slot in the chassis. USB3 USB2 P4SE ® P4SE Front Panel USB Headers The two-port USB connector is not included in the package. 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 27 CHASFAN1 ® Rotation +12V P4SE 12-Volt Fan Connectors SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. SMBus is a specific...
  • Page 28 PWRTMP1 Power Supply Thermal Sensor P4SE ® P4SE Thermal Sensor Connector Infrared module connector (two 5-1 pin IR) This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system chassis that support this feature. You must also configure the UART2 Use As parameter in BIOS to set UART2 for use with IR.
  • Page 29 If you are using a standard ATX power supply that does not have the added ATX +12V plug, then simply connect one of the 4-pin device power plugs into the ASUS EZ Plug™ connector labeled AUX12V. Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB).
  • Page 30 ® Ground Ground Modem-Out P4SE Internal Audio Connectors 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin IAPANEL1) (on audio models only) This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices.
  • Page 31 The S/PDIF Out module is not included in the motherboard package. SPDIF_OUT1 P4SE ® P4SE Digital Audio Connector 14. Line out connector (5-pin ALOUT1) (on audio models only) This connector supplies a front panel Line out jack for stereo output. ALOUT1 P4SE ®...
  • Page 32 SMI Lead Switch* Requires an ATX power supply. P4SE System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 33 Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 1-23...
  • Page 34 1-24 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SE Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD. ASUS P4SE Motherboard...

  • Page 36: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Managing and Updating your BIOS The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. 2.1.1 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard.
  • Page 37 Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.
  • Page 38 Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the boot disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. Chapter 2: BIOS Information...

  • Page 39: Bios Setup Program

    EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS P4SE Motherboard...

  • Page 40: Legend Bar

    2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key(s) Function Description <F1>...

  • Page 41: Main Menu

    Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. ASUS P4SE Motherboard...
  • Page 42 System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Use the <Tab> or <Shift>...

  • Page 43: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or label for this information. ASUS P4SE Motherboard...
  • Page 44 If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Other options for the Type field are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - for ZIP-compatible disk drives [MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc>...

  • Page 45: Keyboard Features

    IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-11...

  • Page 46: Advanced Menu

    Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second...
  • Page 47 OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-13...

  • Page 48: Chip Configuration

    2.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2–5, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2–5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.
  • Page 49 IDE channel, or both. You can also set both channels to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] IDE Bus Master Support [Enable] This field enables or disables the IDE Bus Master Capability under the DOS environment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-15...

  • Page 50: I/O Device Configuration

    2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing reads from, but not writes to, the floppy disk drive. The default setting [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration options: [R/W] [Read Only] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4], Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3] These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial...

  • Page 51: Pci Configuration

    VGA. The option [Onboard VGA] appears only if you installed a PCI or AGP card. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card] USB Function [Enabled] This field allows you to select the number of USB 1.1 controllers that you wish to activate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-17...

  • Page 52: Onboard Pci Devices Control

    4.4.3.1 Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any modem/audio device. If a modem/audio device is detected, the onboard modem/audio controller is enabled; if no modem/audio device is detected, the controller is disabled.

  • Page 53: Power Menu

    “Advanced” in the Power Management Properties dialog box. Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-19...
  • Page 54 Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use this for monitors without power management or “green”...

  • Page 55: Power-Up Control

    This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-21...

  • Page 56: Hardware Monitor

    2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF], CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF], Power Temperature [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard, CPU and Power supply temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], Power Fan Speed[xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM).

  • Page 57: Boot Sequence

    The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects a virus. If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use a virus-free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-23...

  • Page 58: Exit Menu

    Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] This field speeds up the Power-On-Self Test (POST) routine by skipping retesting a second, third, and fourth time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks.

  • Page 59: Exit Saving Changes

    This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You can then return to other menus and make further changes. After you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-25...
  • Page 60 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Information...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS P4SE Motherboard...

  • Page 62: Chapter 3: Starting-Up

    Install an operating system The P4SE motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only.

  • Page 63: Software Drivers And Installation Menus

    This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Microsoft Direct X 8.0a Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver.

  • Page 64: Adobe Acrobat Reader

    CLICK THE RIGHT ARROW TO SEE THE NEXT MENU Show Motherboard Information Click this item to display the general specifications for the P4SE motherboard. Browse Support CD Click this item to display the support CD contents in graphical format.

  • Page 65: Software Information

    3.3 Software information 3.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.

  • Page 66: Asus Pc Probe

    Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx. The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the status of your PC. Chapter 3: Starting-Up...

  • Page 67: Using Asus Pc Probe

    Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Temperature Warning Threshold Adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Monitor Summary Temperature Monitor Shows a summary of the items Shows the PC temperature (for being monitored.

  • Page 68: Fan Control

    Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.

  • Page 69: Asus Pc Probe Task Bar Icon

    Utility NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring.
  • Page 70 3-10 Chapter 3: Starting-Up...

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