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  • Page 1 P4S800D-X 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

    Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ... 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ... 2-3 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ... 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ... 2-6 BIOS Setup program ... 2-8 2.2.1...
  • Page 4 Install an operating system ... 3-2 Support CD information ... 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ... 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ... 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu ... 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information ... 3-4 ASUS Instant Music Lite ... 3-5...

  • Page 5: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional product information: 1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on the inside front cover. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 7: P4S800D-X Specification Summary

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS MyLogo2 Overclock Features ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and AGP voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up to Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio, fixed AGP/PCI frequencies Rear panel I/O...
  • Page 8 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x Serial ATA ports 4Mb Flash ROM, ASUS JumperFree, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS Instant Music Lite PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4S800D-X motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction...

  • Page 10: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS The ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard, based on the SIS 655FX chipset, is the first SIS platform supporting 800MHz FSB and dual-channel DDR 400 that delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long...

  • Page 11: Asus Mylogo2

    5.1 surround sound, and over 90dB dynamic range. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the P4S800D-X motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See details on page 2-27.

  • Page 12: Before You Proceed

    BIOS automatically restores the CPU’s previous setting for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk.

  • Page 13: Motherboard Overview

    Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In RTL8201CL Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 AUX1 P4S800D-X PCI4 AD1888 PCI5 FP_AUDIO ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 24.5cm (9.6in) PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 Socket 478 USB56 USBPW56 USBPW78 USB78 SB_PWR1 GAME1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power...

  • Page 14: Placement Direction

    Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X CPU Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! P4S800D-X...

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu

    6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard Socket Lever Gold Mark 90 - 100...

  • Page 16: System Memory

    3. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 9. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 17: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM is properly seated. 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. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1...

  • Page 18: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. 2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for BIOS information. 3.

  • Page 19: Pci Slots

    When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard Keyed for 1.5v 1-11...

  • Page 20: Clear Rtc Ram

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X Clear RTC RAM setting You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
  • Page 21 (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 3. The rear panel USB ports (Ports 1 to 4) do not support device wake-up from S4 sleep mode. ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X USB device wake up ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard USBPW12 USBPW34 +5VSB...

  • Page 22: Connectors

    1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.

  • Page 23: 1.10.2 Internal Connectors

    (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X Floppy disk drive connector ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
  • Page 24 ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X ATX power connector 4. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
  • Page 25 USB 2.0 ports for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X USB 2.0 connectors • NEVER connect a 1394 cable to the connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! •...
  • Page 26 ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X Front panel audio connector 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch.
  • Page 27 MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X Game connector The GAME/MIDI module is purchased separately. 10. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices.
  • Page 28 11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. ® P4S800D-X P4S800D-X System panel connector • System Power LED Lead (Green 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 29 Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information...

  • Page 30: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS file in a floppy disk. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1.

  • Page 31: Using Afudos To Copy The Current Bios

    A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ... done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard...

  • Page 32: Using Afudos To Update The Bios

    To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write down the BIOS file name to a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt.

  • Page 33: Using Asus Ez Flash To Update The Bios

    2.1.4 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 floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS LPC chip so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 34: Recovering The Bios With Crashfree Bios 2

    3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original, or the latest, BIOS file for this motherboard (P4S800DX.ROM). If the BIOS file that you downloaded from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. P4S800D2.ROM), rename it to P4S800DX.ROM. The BIOS update process continues when the P4S800DX.ROM is found.
  • Page 35 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard...

  • Page 36: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.

  • Page 37: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard Configuration fields [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in]...

  • Page 38: Menu Items

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] configure system time. Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] OnChip SATA Controller :[Raid Mode]...

  • Page 39: Main Menu

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in]...

  • Page 40: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press Enter to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor...

  • Page 41: Onchip Sata Controller

    AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit...

  • Page 42: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration...

  • Page 43: Cpu Configuration

    Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. This item appears only when you installed a CPU with Hyper-Threading Technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard Memory Frequency 200/266/333/400/450/500/533 MHz 200/266/333/400/450/533 MHz 200/266/333/400 MHz...

  • Page 44: Chipset

    2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge SiS655FX/TX Configuration SouthBridge SiS964 Configuration NorthBridge SiS655FX/TX Configuration Graphics Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Advanced HyperStreaming Engine Performance Mode DRAM Timing 128 Bit Access Mode...
  • Page 45 This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [Auto] [3T] [2T] [4T] [5T] If the system becomes unstable after changing the settings of any of the above items, revert to the default settings. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-17...

  • Page 46: Onboard Devices Configuration

    SouthBridge SiS964 Configuration Onboard AC97 Audio Device Onboard SiS900 LAN Device Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard AC97 Audio Device [Enabled] This item enables or disables the onboard AC’97 audio CODEC device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard SiS900 LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

  • Page 47: Pci Pnp

    Plug & Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug & Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard NO: Lets the bIOS configure all the devices in the system.

  • Page 48: Usb Configuration

    PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ.

  • Page 49: Instant Music Configuration

    Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave] The above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard ® 98SE or Windows Disable/Enable Instant Music feature.

  • Page 50: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1...

  • Page 51: Apm Configuration

    When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the MAC LAN device to wake the system from sleep state. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard [On/Off] Enabled or disable APM.

  • Page 52: Hardware Monitor

    Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modem [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer...

  • Page 53: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 54: Removable Drives

    [PM-ST320413A] available devices. [SiS 964] Specifies the boot sequence from the [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. [ASUS USB Flash Disk] [ASUS USB Flash Disk] A device enclosed in Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while [Enabled] booting. This will [Enabled]...
  • Page 55 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep...

  • Page 56: Security

    2.6.5 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.
  • Page 57 Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard 2-29...

  • Page 58: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc>...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...

  • Page 60: Install An Operating System

    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 61: Drivers Menu

    Installs the ADI SoundMAX 1888 AC’97 compliant audio controller and application. SiS PCI LAN driver ® Installs the SiS PCI LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 drivers. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P4S800D-X motherboard...

  • Page 62: Asus Contact Information

    Install ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo2™.

  • Page 63: Asus Instant Music Lite

    3. Instant Music Lite only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW drive) to the 4-pin CD-In connector (labeled CD1) on the motherboard.
  • Page 64 To use ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power. 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs.

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