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  • Page 1 P4SE/U2 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 ..............1-13 Chapter 2 - BIOS Information ............2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ......2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZFLASH to update the BIOS....2-2 2.1.2 Using ASUS AFLASH to update the BIOS....2-4 Updating BIOS procedures........2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup Program ...........

  • Page 4: Contents

    3.2.1 Running the support CD ..........3.2.2 Software drivers and installation menus ....3.3 Software Information........... 3.3.1 ASUS Update ............. 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ............Starting ASUS PC Probe ........Using ASUS PC Probe ......... 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

    Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Support Hotline:...

  • Page 9: Specifications Summary

    4-pin ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion IDE LED CD/AUX audio in (on audio model only) ASUS front panel audio connector (on audio model only) 2 x USB Headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page)
  • Page 10 P4SE/U2 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 2.0 Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis Intrusion 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/U2 motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS P4SE/U2 motherboard! The ASUS P4SE/U2 motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to deliver the maximum performance for Pentium ® 4 processors. This motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.P.R.

  • Page 13: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard components ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard...
  • Page 14 AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP4x mode graphic cards for 3D graphical applications. ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multile system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring. South bridge controller. This SiS 962L controller integrates the AC’97 Interface, Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Host controllers, two IDE...
  • Page 15 USB ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) 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/U2 Motherboard...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    Lithium Cell CMOS Power SiS962L PCI1 MuTLOL CLRCMOS1 Media PCI2 ALOUT1 IAPANEL1 PCI3 P4SE/U2 CHASSIS1 CHASFAN1 PCI4 C-Media ASUS ASIC ® LED1 with Hardware Monitor PCI5 PCI6 Super IDELED1 USBV2 USBV3 PANEL1 USB3 USB2 The audio and LAN features are optional. These components are grayed out in the above motherboard layout.

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processors. Gold Arrow P4SE/U2 ® P4SE/U2 Socket 478 ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard...

  • Page 18: System Memory

    2. 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. 3. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for latest DDR333 Qualified Vendor List. Expansion slots The P4SE/U2 motherboard has six (6) expansion slots.

  • Page 19: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP 4X cards. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. P4SE/U2 ® P4SE/U2 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard...

  • Page 20: Jumpers

    Jumpers This section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the motherboard. 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]).
  • Page 21 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. USBV1 +5VSB (Default) USBV2 USBV3 P4SE/U2 ® +5VSB P4SE/U2 USB Device Wake Up (Default) ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 1-11...

  • Page 22: Connectors

    1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRIMARY_IDE, SECONDARY_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device.
  • Page 23 ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured system. The system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate. ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 1-13...
  • Page 24 USB header (10-1 pin USB2, USB3) If the USB 2.0 ports on the back panel are inadequate, two USB headers are available for an optional USB bracket for an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports. P4SE/U2 USB3 USB2 ® P4SE/U2 USB 2.0 Headers The USB module is not included in the package.
  • Page 25 By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. CHASSIS1 P4SE/U2 ® P4SE/U2 Chassis Alarm Lead ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 1-15...
  • Page 26 (on audio models only) Line out connector (5-pin ALOUT1) This connector supplies a front panel Line out jack for stereo output. ALOUT1 P4SE/U2 ® P4SE/U2 ALOUT Connector Hard disk connector (2-pin IDELED1) This 2-pin connector connects to the front panel HD LED and lights up on every read/write activity of any of the disc drives connected to the primary or secondary IDE slots.
  • Page 27 System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector permits switching to suspend mode, or “Green” mode, in which system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components. ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 1-17...
  • Page 28 • Reset Switch (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the power switch. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SE/U2 Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD. ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard...

  • Page 30: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility.
  • Page 31 5. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press <Enter>. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed.

  • Page 32: Using Asus Aflash To Update The Bios

    2.1.2 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. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup.

  • Page 33: Updating The Bios

    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 viii for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: 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/U2 Motherboard...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Main Menu

    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> + <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields. ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard...
  • Page 38 Legacy Diskette A; Legacy Diskette B [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives.

  • Page 39: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    [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 ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 2-11...
  • Page 40 After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to return to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, the hard disk drive field displays the size for the hard disk drive that you configured. Translation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this field.

  • Page 41: Keyboard Features

    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 characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 2-13...

  • Page 42: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu CPU Speed This field allows you to select the internal frequency of the CPU. Select [Manual] if you want to make changes to the next two fields. Note that the system memory can only operate at a frequency higher than or equal to the CPU FSB frequency. CPU Frequency Multiple This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU’s internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency.

  • Page 43: Chip Configuration

    The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. Configuration options: [User Defined] [By SPD] The SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) become configurable only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 2-15...
  • Page 44 SDRAM CAS Latency [2.5T(DDR)] This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command.

  • Page 45: I/O Device Configuration

    [EPP] allows bidirectional parallel port operation; [ECP] allows the parallel port to operate in bidirectional DMA mode; [ECP+EPP] allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 2-17...

  • Page 46: Pci Configuration

    ECP DMA Select [3] This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] in Parallel Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1] [3] Onboard Game Port [200H-207H] This field allows you to select the I/O address for the game port.

  • Page 47: Onboard Pci Devices Control

    This field allows you enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Disabled] This field allows you to disable the onboard AC97 audio controller or set to the default [Auto] for optimum performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 2-19...

  • Page 48: Pci Irq Resource Exclusion

    2.4.3.2 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The setting [No/ICU] for an IRQ field indicates that you are using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU), and that this particular IRQ is NOT required by a legacy ISA card.
  • Page 49 720mA current. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1~2 Min] [2~3 Min] [4~5 min] [8~9 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [1 Hour] ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 2-21...

  • Page 50: Power-Up Control

    PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off] When set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [Suspend] allows the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds puts the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds powers off the system.

  • Page 51: Hardware Monitor

    (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, that field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 2-23...

  • Page 52: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select four types of boot devices using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space> key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to boot the system.

  • Page 53: Exit Menu

    Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard 2-25...

  • Page 54: Load Setup Defaults

    Exit & Saving Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the PC is turned off.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS P4SE/U2 Motherboard...

  • Page 56: Chapter 3: Starting-Up

    The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Adobe Acrobat Reader

    This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. The Acrobat Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in multi-player skirmishes.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Asus Pc Probe

    DMI Explorer. Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether to show the screen again when you open PC Probe or not. To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box.

  • Page 61: 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 62 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 63: 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.

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