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ii Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kep...
Page 3 - iii; Contents; Product Introduction; PCI Express x16 slot; BIOS Setup
iii Contents Notices ...........................................................................................................v Safety Information .......................................................................................... vi About This Guide ...........................................
Page 4 - iv; Software Support
iv Contents 2.2 BIOS Setup Program ..................................................................... 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 2-7 2.2.3 Naviga...
Page 5 - Canadian Department of Communications Statement; Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; void the userʼs authority to operate this equipment.
v Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadia...
Page 6 - Safety Information; Electrical safety
vi 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 cabl...
Page 7 - vii; Where to find more information; About This Guide; How this guide is organized; Chapter 1: Product Introduction; Conventions used in this guide
vii Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documen...
Page 8 - viii; P4V800D-X Specifications Summary
viii P4V800D-X Specifications Summary (continued next page) Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4/Celeron up to 3.4GHz+ Intel Hyper-Threading Technology readyVIA PT880 Ultra VIA VT8237R PLUS800/533/400 MHzDual Channel Memory Architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets for up to 4GB, support PC3200/ PC2700/PC2100,...
Page 9 - BIOS features
ix * Note: The specifications are subject to change without notice. 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, C.P.R. MyLogoPCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PMEATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)Drivers ASUS PC Pr...
Page 11 - This chapter describes the motherboard
1 Product Introduction This chapter describes the motherboard f e a t u r e s a n d t h e n e w t e c h n o l o g i e s i t supports.
Page 12 - Special features; Dual-Channel DDR 400; Package contents
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Dual-Channel DDR 400 The 128-bit TwinBank DDR Memory architecture doubles the DDR 400 (PC3200) bandwidth. System bottlenecks are eliminated with balanced architecture and peak bandwidths up to 6.4 GB/s. See page 1-9 fo...
Page 14 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2; without the need to pay for an optional ROM.; ASUS EZ Flash BIOS; previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again.; ASUS MyLogoTM; style to your system with customizable boot logos.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in a support CD. Users can reboot their system through the support CD when a bootable disk is not available, and go through the simple BIO...
Page 15 - Before you proceed; or change any motherboard settings.; Onboard LED
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ground...
Page 16 - Motherboard overview; Super
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PCI1 PANEL P4V800D-X ® CD AUX Super I/O 4Mb LPC AGP CPU_FAN FP_AUDIO AD1888 GAME CLRTC FLOPPY SE C_ ID E ATXPWR DDR DIMM A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) CHA_F AN VIA VT8237R+ USB56 SB_PWR USBPW2 20.8cm (8.2in) 30.5cm (1...
Page 17 - Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.; as indicated in the image below.
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as ...
Page 18 - The motherboard has a Socket; Do not use processors with core speeds of less than 1GHz.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard has a Socket 478 for installation. The Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron CPU has a “marked” corner. This corner is usually indicated with a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. Refer to this indicator ...
Page 19 - DDR DIMMs to the sockets.; NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-9 P4V800D-X ® P4V800D-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins 104 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard has four Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that support up to 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR400/333/266 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. 1.7....
Page 20 - Qualified Vendors List
1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Qualified Vendors List A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration C*: Supports 4 modules...
Page 21 - the motherboard and the components.
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-11 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket....
Page 22 - describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansio...
Page 23 - Standard interrupt assignments; IRQ assignments for this motherboard
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-13 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Key board Controller 2 N/A Re-Direct to IRQ#9 3 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4 12 IRQ holder for PCI steering 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer ...
Page 24 - that they fit into the AGP slot.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.3 AGP slot The motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot...
Page 25 - CLRTC; default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-15 P4V800D-X ® P4V800D-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 2 3 1 2 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasin...
Page 26 - Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode; • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can; P4V800D-X USB device wake up; P4V800D-X Keyboard power setting
1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 a...
Page 28 - using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction P4V800D-X ® P4V800D-X IDE connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE PIN 1 PIN 1 P4V800D-X ® NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4V800D-X Floppy disk drive connector ...
Page 29 - cable matches the ground pin of the connector.; or newer OS versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-19 P4V800D-X ® P4V800D-X Fan connectors CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V CHA_FAN GND Rotation +12V P4V800D-X ® P4V800D-X SATA connectors SATA2 G ND RS AT A_ TX P2 RS AT A_ TX N2 G ND RS AT A_ RX P2 RS AT A_ RX N2 G ND SATA1 G ND RS AT A_ TX P1 RS AT A_...
Page 30 - of the system chassis.; The USB module is purchased separately.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction P4V800D-X ® P4V800D-X Internal audio connectors CD(Black) AUX(White) Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground P4V800D-X ® P4V800D-X USB 2.0 connectors USB56 USB+5V USB_P6- USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_...
Page 31 - P4V800D-X Front Panel Audio Connector; new ATX 12V power supply can provide 8 A on the +12 V lead and at least 1
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-21 P4V800D-X ® P4V800D-X ATX power connector ATXPWR ATX12V +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts -5 Volts +5 Volts +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground +5 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts +5 Volts Ground +12V DC G...
Page 32 - This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module; The GAME/MIDI port module isi purchased separately.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 9. GAME port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for...
Page 33 - P4V800D-X System Panel connector
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 1-23 P4V800D-X ® P4V800D-X System Panel connector * Requires an ATX power supply. PLED- PWR +5V Speaker PLED Ground RESET Ground Reset Ground Ground PLED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ IDE_LED SPEAKER PWRSW PANEL 10. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports severa...
Page 34 - T h i s c h a p t e r t e l l s h o w t o c h a n g e
2 BIOS Setup T h i s c h a p t e r t e l l s h o w t o c h a n g e the system settings through the BIOS S e t u p m e n u s . D e t a i l e d d e s c r i p t i o n s of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Page 35 - Managing and Updating Your BIOS; - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the; Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS; in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy di...
Page 36 - screen may not be exactly the same as shown.; Main filename Extension name; file name at the prompt.; that contains the BIOS file.
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 2-3 2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has enough space (at least 600KB) to store the file. The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your sc...
Page 37 - Chapter 2: BIOS Information; the bootable floppy disk.; cause system boot failure!; Reboot the system from the hard disk.
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename.rom] where [filename.rom] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Press <Enter>. The screen displays the status of the update process. A:\>afudos /iP4...
Page 38 - Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS; To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:; motherboard and rename it to
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 2-5 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 acc...
Page 39 - BIOS Setup Program; match what you see on your screen.; your selections among the predetermined choices.
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.2 BIOS Setup Program The BIOS software is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Cou...
Page 40 - Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.; The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:; Main; Navigation keys
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 2-7 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure System Time. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system ...
Page 41 - For example, selecting; shows the Main menu items.
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu it...
Page 42 - items and how to navigate through them.
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 2-9 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system ...
Page 43 - N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS automatically 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. The BIOS auto...
Page 44 - in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS.; Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.; System Memory
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 2-11 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Con...
Page 45 - Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.4 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 can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration USB...
Page 47 - automatically detects.
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R)Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz Frequency :2400MHz FSB Speed : 533MHz Cache L1 : 8 KB C...
Page 48 - DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 2-15 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong vaalues in below sections may cause system to malfunction. NorthBridge ...
Page 50 - SouthBridge VIA VT8237R Configuration
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 2-17 v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. V-Link mode selection [Mode 1] V-Link Data 2X Support [Disabled] Select V-Link Mode V-Link & PCI Bus Configuration V-Link mode selection [Mode 1] Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode ...
Page 51 - Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port bas...
Page 55 - is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Resume On PME# [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Resume On PEM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On KB [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. When set to [S5], the item Wake-up Key is enabled. T...
Page 56 - the onboard voltage regulators.; Some CPU fans with a 4-pin cable do not comply with Intel
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 2-23 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] MB Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures.Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxx°C/xxx°F] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard har...
Page 57 - A Hide option will display if removable boot device is detected.
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.A virtual...
Page 59 - Change Supervisor Password; Password item on top of the screen shows the default; Not Installed; have set a password, this item shows; Installed; press Enter. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.; to erase the RTC RAM.
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you have set a password, this item shows Installed . To set a Supervisor Password:1. Select...
Page 60 - Change User Password; Not Installed; Clear User Password
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 2-27 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> ...
Page 61 - BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.; Exit & Discard Changes; and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.; Discard Changes; [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.; Load Setup Defaults
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.7 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. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or &l...
Page 62 - T h i s c h a p t e r d e s c r i b e s t h e c o n t e n t s
3 Software Support T h i s c h a p t e r d e s c r i b e s t h e c o n t e n t s of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Page 63 - Chapter 3: Software Support; Installing an operating system; This motherboard supports Windows; Support CD information; Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.; detailed information.
3-2 Chapter 3: Software Support If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click an item to install 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Wind...
Page 64 - devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.; VIA 4 in 1 Driver; Install VIA in 1 Driver.; ADI Audio Driver; Install ADI Audio Driver.; LAN Driver for 32 bit OS; LAN Driver for 32 OS.; operating system versions.; ASUS PC Probe; in healthy operating condition.
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VIA 4 in 1 Driver Install VIA in 1 Driver. ADI Audio Driver Install ADI Audio Driver. LAN Driver for 3...
Page 65 - ASUS Update
3-4 Chapter 3: Software Support ASUS Update ASUS Update can help user to download and flash BIOS. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, otherwise ASUS Update can not work properly. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acroba...
Page 66 - VIA RAID configurations; capacity when creating a disk array.
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 3-5 If you use either Windows ® XP or Windows ® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. Refer to section “5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk” for details. 3.3 VIA RAID configurations The moth...
Page 67 - two independent Serial ATA channels.; Setting the BIOS RAID items; enter the BIOS Setup Utility.; Entering the VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility; The following menu options will appear.; may not exactly match the items on your screen.; Create Array; . The main menu items on the upper-left corner of the screen are
3-6 Chapter 3: Software Support 3.3.2 VIA RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the VIA VT8237R PLUS southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 with two independent Serial ATA channels. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing th...
Page 68 - RAID 0 for performance; supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu.; RAID 1 for data protection; system. The following confirmation message appears:; The data on the selected disks will; array block sizes are displayed on a pop-up menu.
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 3-7 RAID 0 for performance 1. From the create array menu, select Array Mode, then press <Enter>. The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu. 2. Select RAID 0 for performance then press <Enter>. From this point, you may choose to auto-configure the...
Page 69 - want to exit the duplication process.
3-8 Chapter 3: Software Support RAID 1 for data protection 1. From the create array menu, select Array Mode, then press <Enter>. The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu. RAID 0 for performance RAID 1 for data protection RAID SPAN for capacity RAID 1 for data protection 2. Sele...
Page 70 - Creating a RAID driver disk; Driver Disk
ASUS P4V800D-X Motherboard 3-9 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID driver disk using your motherboard support CD. To create a RAID d...