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P4T-M
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Intel 850 ATX Motherboard
Quick Setup Manual
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RIMMB2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) RIMMB1 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) RIMMA2 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) RIMMA1 (16/18 bit, 184-pin module) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 1. FEATURES 1.1 P4T-M Motherboard Layout 24.4cm (9.60in) PS/2KBMS Multi T: Mouse CPU_FAN B: Keyboard I/O Top: Bottom: USB1 RJ-45 USB2 ATX12V COM1 Socket 423 PWR_FAN Intel 850 Memory Line Controller Out Hub (MCH) Line In Mic In Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) VIDEO Realtek RTL8139C PCI1 Intel I/O AUX_CON Controller 4Mbit Hub F
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1. FEATURES 1.2 Layout Contents Expansion 1) RIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 p.18 184-Pin System Memory Support 2) CPU p.19 Central Processing Unit (CPU)6 3) PCI1/2/3/4/5 p.25 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 4) AGPPRO p.26 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP Pro) Slot Connectors 1) PRIMARY/SECONDARY IDE p.30 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pins) 2) FLOPPY p.30 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pins) 3 CPU_FAN, PCI_FAN p.31 CPU, PCI, MAIN Fan Connectors (Three 3-pin) MAIN_FAN 4) WOL p.32 Wake-On-LAN Co
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2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.1 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: • Check Motherboard Settings • In
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2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.2 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory. This motherboard has four 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) C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated) RIMMA2 RDRAM x 1 (Rows 2&3) C-RIMM (use when socket will not be populated) RIMMB1 RDRAM x 1 (Rows 4&5) C-RIMM (use when soc
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2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.2.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM/C-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-M P4T-M 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) RIBS (inside socket) EJECTOR 2. With the ejectors in the open position (as shown), pu
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2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket for the supported CPUs. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a fan before you turn on your system. Socket 423 Pentium 4 P4T-M Gold Arrow Gold Arrow P4T-M Socket 423 Before you start, you should check to see that you have the following items: (NOTE: Motherboard layout is not identical to the example.) Rubber Pa
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2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.3.1 CPU Installation Step 1: Install the Baseboard A metal baseboard is required to install the heatsink to the motherboard. A rubber pad is placed between the metal board and motherboard to provide insulation to prevent shorting. (NOTE: Motherboard layout is not identical to the example.) Align the rubber pad over the metal baseboard so that the holes match. Align the motherboard over the rub- ber pad and metal base- board so that the screws on the baseboard match up with t
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2. HARDWARE SETUP Step 2: Install the CPU A. Locate the ZIF socket on the motherboard. B. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sidesways and then lifting it up to a 90˚–100˚ angle. C. Align the CPU over the socket such that its notched or marked corner matches the socket’s corner near the end of the lever, while making sure that the CPU is parallel to the socket. D. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The illustration below shows how to insert a CPU properly. CAUT
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2. HARDWARE SETUP Step 3: Install the Heatsink Support Base Place the two heatsink support base as shown and screw in the four pan head screws. Step 4: Install the Heatsink Carefully place the fan heatsink on top of the heatsink support base and connect the fan power cable to the CPU fan connector. Connect to the CPU fan connector. 10 ASUS P4T-M Quick Setup Manual
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2. HARDWARE SETUP Step 5: Install the Heatsink Retaining Clips 1 Latch one end of the heatsink retaining clip to one of the tabs on the heatsink support base. Latch the large slotted tab on the clip to the protrud- ing tab on the side of the heatsink support base. Push down on the 2 other end of the heatsink retaining clip until it locks into place. 1 3 2 WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working.
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2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.4 Expansion Cards WARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Proce- dure for more information). 2.4.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hard- ware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers. 2. Remove your computer
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2. HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard INT-A INT-B INT-C INT-D INT-E INT-F INT-G INT-H PCI slot 1 —— — — — shared—— PCI slot 2 — ———— — used — PCI slot 3 — ———— — — shared AGP slot used ———— — — — USB HC0 —— — used —— — — USB HC1 — ———— — — shared SMB — shared——— — — — AC’97 — shared——— — — — LAN (8139C)— ———— shared—— IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers sup- port “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Conflicts wi
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2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.5 Onboard Connectors 1) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the motherboard’s primary (recommended) or second- ary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/100 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to your UltraDMA/100 master device. It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/100 devices be connected to the secon
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2) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connect- ing the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta- tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 P4T-M P4T-M Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3) Chassis (PCI_FAN), CPU (CPU_FAN), Power Supp
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4) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL) This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7. Appendix). The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake On LAN or PCI Modem is enabled (see 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power. IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with at leas
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Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel 6) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin VIDEO, CD_IN, AUX) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from such audio-vi- sual sources as a VIDEO or CD-ROM input, or MPEG card. AUX_CON VIDEO CD IN P4T-M P4T-M Internal Audio Connectors 7) Front-Panel Connectors (12-pin AFPANEL) Theis connector allows you to setup an optional ASUS
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8) Power Supply Connectors (20-pin block ATXPWR) (6-pin AUXPWR) (4-pin ATX12V) These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. Each plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned. An auxiliary power supply may be needed depending on your system configuration. IMPORTANT: Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply (minimum recom- mended wattage: 230 watts;
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The following is for items 15–21 Keyboard Lock Speaker Connector Power LED Reset SW Message LED P4T-M ATX Power SMI Lead Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. P4T-M System Panel Connectors 9) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered on and blinks when it is in sleep mode. 10) Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted key switch to allow key- board lockin
