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P4T-CM
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Intel 850 Micro-ATX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
ASUS P4T-CM User’s Manual 1
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USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro- duced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED W
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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Addre
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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7 1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7 2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM .................................................................... 8 2.2 P4T-CM Mot
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CONTENTS 4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................ 63 4.7 Exit Menu ................................................................................. 65 5. SOFTWARE SETUP ....................................................................... 67 5.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 67 5.2 Start Windows ........................................................................... 67 5.3 P4T-CM
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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inte
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2. FEATURES Production information and specifications 3. HARDWARE SETUP Intructions on setting up the motherboard. 4. BIOS SETUP Intructions on setting up the BIOS 5. SOFTWARE SETUP Intructions on setting up the included software 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software 7. APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2
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2. FEATURES Performance 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T-CM The ASUS P4T-CM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications ® • Intel Processor Support: Intel Socket 423 Pentium 4 processors. ® • Intel 850 Chipset: Features the Intel 850 chipset (Memory Controller Hub, I/O Controller Hub, and Firmware Hub) with support for AGP 4X mode; 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); and dual channel RDRAM. • Intel ICH2:
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2. FEATURES • Low Pin Count (LPC) Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98/2000/Millenium compat- ibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most de- vices for virtually automatic setup. • S
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2. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Performance Features • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/100/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and DMA and with existing DMA devices and systems so there is
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2. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard is a new technology to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. When auto throttling is enabled, the CPU with throttle down to 50% of its duty cycle when the CPU temperature reaches the threshold and return to 100% of its duty cycle when temperature lowers to normal level. This function ensures the best performance and reliability. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system
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2. FEATURES MB Components 2. FEATURES 2.2 P4T-CM Motherboard Components See opposite page for locations. Location Processor Support Socket 423 for Pentium 4 Processors ....................................... 1 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ............................... 2 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) ......................................... 11 4Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) ................................................... 9 Main Memory Maximum 1GB support 2 RIMM Sockets ..
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2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1425 3 6 7 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 ASUS P4T-CM User’s Manual 13 2. FEATURES Component Locations
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3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 P4T-CM Motherboard Layout 24.4cm (9.60in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse Multi CPU_FAN B: Keyboard I/O Bottom: Top: USB1 RJ-45 USB2 ATX12V COM1 Socket 423 PWR_FAN Intel 850 Memory Line Controller Out Hub (MCH) Line In Mic P4T-CM In ® 1 11 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Realtek RTL8139C PCI1 Intel I/O AUX_CON Controller 2Mbit Hub Firmware Hub PCI2 (ICH2) BUZ CR2032 3V WOLCON Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN IR PCI3 AFPANEL Audio Codec USB2 CD_IN JP20 COM2
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Memory, CPU and Expansion 1) RIMM A1 / B1 p.17 184-Pin System Memory Support 2) CPU p.19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 3) Heatsink p.20 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation 4) PCI1/2/3 p.22 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 5) AGP 4X p.23 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 4X) Slot Connectors 1) PS2KBMS p.24 PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin female) 2) PS2KBMS p.24 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin female) 3) PRINTER p.25 Parallel Port Connector (25 pin female) 4) COM
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3. H/W SETUP Getting Started 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Getting Started IMPORTANT: Due to Pentium 4 CPU’s power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is recommended for this motherboard. For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 230W and at least 8.5A on the +12V lead is required. For heavily-loaded configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 300W is required. Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: • Ch
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory. This motherboard has two 184-pin Rambus Inline Memory Modules (RIMM) sockets. These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies. Location Memory Module Subtotal RIMMA1 RDRAM x 1 (Rows 0&1) RIMMB1 RDRAM x 1 (Rows 2&3) TOTAL SYSTEM MEMORY = (1GB Max) IMPORTANT 1. The memory configuration of channel A (RIMMA1 ) and channel B (RIMMB1) must be identical. 128MB RD
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3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.4.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM) will fit in only one orientation. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the memory module’s connectors. Handle the mod- ule only by the edges. P4T-CM ® P4T-CM 184-Pin RIMM Sockets 1. Make sure that the notch keys in the module are aligned with the small ribs inside the RIMM sockets. MOUNTING NOTCH RDRAM (with heat spreader) NOTCH KEYS CONNECTORS (TOP VIEW) EJECTOR RIBS (inside socket) 2. With the ejectors in the open
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket for the P4 Socket 423 CPU. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If not, then purchase a fan before turning on the system. Socket 423 Pentium 4 Gold Arrow P4T-CM ® P4T-CM Socket 423 Gold Arrow 3.5.1 CPU Installation 1. Locate the P4 Socket 423 and open it by pulling the lever gen- tly sideways away from the socket. Then lift the lever up- wards. Th
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3. H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: 1. Two black plastic heatsink support braces have built-in retaining clips. 2. Four black plastic collars and four white plastic plugs. Step 1: Mount the Heatsink Support Braces: 1. Mount the heatsink support braces: insert the four black plastic collars from the top through to the bottom of the motherboard. Insert the white plastic plugs into the middle of the black plastic collars
