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® P4T -EM Intel ® 850 A TX Motherboard USER ’ S MANUAL.
2 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual USER'S NOTICE Product Name: ASUS P4T -EM Manual Revision: 1.00 E903 Release Date: November 2001 No part of this manual, including the products and software descri.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3 ASUS CONT ACT INFORMA TION ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 T elephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.
4 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Or ganized .................................................. 7 1.2 Item Checklist .......
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control .......................................................... 68 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 69 4.6 Boot Menu ..........................
6 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 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.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2. FEA TURES Production information and specifications 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Intructions on setting up the motherboard.
8 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual Core Specifications 2. FEA TURES 2.1 The ASUS P4T -EM The ASUS P4T -EM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Core Specifications 2.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 9 2. FEA TURES 2. FEA TURES Connections 2.1.2 Connections • CPU socket: 478-pin surface mount, ZIF socket mPGA478 B . • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides two 32-bit PCI slots, (PCI 2.2 compliant) with no ISA, eliminating bottlenecks and system memory management issues.
10 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 2.1.3 Optional Components • AC ’ 97 Codec: The latest high-performance mini-chipset supports hi-fidelity 18-bit stereo, full duplex audio performance, up to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one mono output channel, 3D stereo enhancement.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 11 • Smartcard Reader Connector: This connector provides the convenience of PS/SC compatible Smart Card security plus support for a multitude of new financial, telephonic, and mobile access services.
12 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 2. FEA TURES 2.2 P4T -EM Motherboard Components See opposite page for locations. Location Processor Support Socket 478 for Pentium 4 Processors ....................................... 3 Chipsets Intel 850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) .
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 13 2. FEA TURES 2. FEA TURES Component Locations 2.2.1 Component Locations 23 5 18 14 23 24 25 26 27 22 1 21 17 13 4 7 8 6 9 16 15 12 10 11 20 19.
14 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.1 P4T -EM Motherboard Layout Grayed components are available only on certain models at the time of purchase.
15 3. HARDW ARE SETUP ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) SW1 p . 17 Motherboard Frequency Settings 2) LED p. 17 Onboard Power Signal 3) SW1 (Switches 1-5) p . 18 CPU External Frequency (CPU/AGP/PCI) 4) USBPWR p.
16 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Getting Started 3. H/W SETUP 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section tells you how to change motherboard function settings through the switches and/or jumpers.
17 3. HARDW ARE SETUP ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual Motherboard Settings 3. H/W SETUP ® P4T-EM P4T -EM Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off ® P4T-EM P4T -EM DIP Switches SW1 1. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4.
18 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3) CPU External Fr equency Selection (SW1 Switches 1-5) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and the PCI bus. This allows the selection of the CPU ’ s External frequency (or BUS Clock ).
19 3. HARDW ARE SETUP ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual Motherboard Settings 3. H/W SETUP 4) USB Device W ake-up (USBPWR) The jumpers are set to +5V as the default to allow wake up from the S1 sleep state (CPU stopped; RAM refreshed; system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices.
20 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. H/W SETUP ® P4T-EM P4T -EM CNR/USB Selection CNRUSB USB2 (Default) OC3 1 2 J3- J3+ 2 3 OC3 J3- J3+ 6) USB2 / CNRUSB Selection (J3-J3+, OC3) The CNR slot can support an optional USB hub CNR card.
21 3. HARDW ARE SETUP ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3.5 System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory . This motherboard has four 184-pin R ambus I nline M emory M odules (RIMM) sockets. These sockets support 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit Direct RDRAM technologies.
22 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.5.1 Installing Memory The memory module (RIMM) will fit in only one orientation. IMPORT ANT : Do not touch the memory module ’ s connectors. Handle the mod- ule only by the edges. 1. Make sure that the notch keys in the module are aligned with the small ribs inside the RIMM sockets.
23 3. HARDW ARE SETUP ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 1. Locate the Socket 478 and open it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. Then lift the lever upwards. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to 100 degrees). 2. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation.
24 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP CPU Heatsink 3. H/W SETUP Step 1: Mount the Heatsink 3.6.1 Installing the Heatsink and Fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 478 / Northwood Processor comes complete with a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and per - formance.
25 3. HARDW ARE SETUP ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual CPU Heatsink 3. H/W SETUP Step 2: Mount the Fan Position the fan with the r etention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base.
26 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP CPU Heatsink 3. H/W SETUP Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. The heatsink should entirely cover the CPU.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 27 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Expansion Cards 3. H/W SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards 3.7.1 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.
28 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally , an IRQ must be exclu- sively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 29 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Expansion Cards 3. H/W SETUP 3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 4x) This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP 4x) to support a new generation of AGP graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth.
30 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 3.8 External Connectors W ARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 31 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 3) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER) Y ou can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) .
32 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 7) Joystick/MIDI Connector (15 pin Female GAME_AUDIO) Y ou may connect game joysticks or game pades to this connector for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing audio.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 33 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 9) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (T wo 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 .
34 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 3. HARDW ARE SETUP 1 1) Fan Connectors (3 pin MAIN_F AN, CPU_F AN) These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 W atts) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 35 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 12) USB Headers (10-1 pin USB2) If the USB Ports on the back panels are inadequate, a USB header is available for two additional USB ports.
36 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 3. HARDW ARE SETUP ® P4T-EM P4T -EM Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View +5V IRTX IRRX (NC) GND +5V IRRX IRTX (NC) GND IR 1 15) Sta.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 37 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP ® P4T-EM P4T -EM HDD Activity LED TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. HDDLED 16) IDE Activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This connector supplies power to the cabinet ’ s IDE activity LED.
38 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 3. HARDW ARE SETUP ® P4T-EM P4T -EM A TX Power Connectors A TX12V A TXPWR +12V DC COM +12V DC COM Pin 1 +3.3VDC -12.0VDC COM PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC PWR_OK +12.0VDC +3.3VDC +3.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 39 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Connectors 3. H/W SETUP ® P4T-EM P4T -EM Intel Panel Connector LAP_L T AGND_A LAP_RTT LAP_L TT LAP_RT +5V A MICPWR MICI INTEL _FP ANEL1 NC 19) Intel Front Panel Audio Connector (10- 1 pi n INTEL_FP ANEL1) Attach the Intel Front Panel audio cable to the INTEL_FP ANEL1 connector for audio control.
40 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual Connectors 3. H/W SETUP 3. HARDW ARE SETUP The following diagram is for items 21 – 27: 21) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) 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.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 41 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Powering Up 3. H/W SETUP 3.9 Starting Up the First T ime 1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover .
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 42 3. HARDW ARE SETUP Powering Up 3. H/W SETUP 7. During power-on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP . * Powering Of f your computer: Y ou must first exit or shut down your operating system before switching of f the power switch.
4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Y our BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory W riter utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later .
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 44 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 45 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the up- date. Updating BIOS NOTE: When you see the message “ Boot Block is dif ferent ” , you may still press <Y> to update the BIOS.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 46 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. W ARNING! If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn of f your system since this might prevent your system from booting up.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 47 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using the provided utility as described in 4.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 48 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADV ANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 49 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program also pro- vides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by sim- ply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 50 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour , minute, second. V alid values for hour , minute and sec- ond are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59) .
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 51 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the in- stalled hard disk.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 52 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP IMPORT ANT : If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system, incorrect parameters may be detected. Y ou will need to enter the correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 53 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave Drives Head This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 54 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Other options for “Type:” are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - for ZIP co.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 55 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Main Menu Halt On [All Errors] This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 56 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.4 Advanced Menu Advanced Menu CPU Internal Frequency This field displays the internal frequency of your CPU. Changes to the CPU Frequency Multiple field are reflected here after rebooting the PC and re-entering BIOS.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 57 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU ’ s Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 58 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Notes Notes for JumperFree Mode CPU Upgrade/Reinstallation T o ensure that your system can enter BIOS setup after the processor has been changed or reinstalled, your system will start up running at a bus speed of 100MHz and a fail-safe CPU internal frequency (8x100MHz).
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 59 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 4.4.1 Chip Configuration RDRAM Pool B State [Standby] This sets the operating state of the RDRAM devices in Pool B. Selecting [Nap] allows the RDRAM in Pool B to enter power-saving mode.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 60 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This function allows you to enable or disable PCI 2.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 61 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration I/O Device Config Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] The motherboard offers an AC97 Modem Controller chip. BIOS automatically activates the Modem Controller if it is available.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 62 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config Onboard FDC Swap A+B [No Swap] This option selects drive letter assignments.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 63 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.3 PCI Configuration PCI Configuration Slot 1 IRQ, Slot 2 IRQ [Auto] These fields set how IRQ use is determined for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is [Auto], which uses auto-routing to dassign IRQs.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 64 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP PCI Configuration PCI/PNP IRQ Resource Exclusion IRQ XX Reserved for Legacy Device [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being used by an onboard legacy (non-PnP) device.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 65 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Shadow Configuration 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration Video ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled] This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM to RAM. Relocating to RAM enhances system performance, as information access is faster than the ROM.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 66 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Power Menu 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity .
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 67 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Power Menu Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video of f feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video of f features.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 68 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Power Up Control 4.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after the power has been interrupted. [Disabled] leaves your system off and [En- abled] reboots your system.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 69 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor Wake On USB Device [Disabled] W ake On USB permits PC bootup from a USB device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic Power Up [Disabled] This allows an unattended or automatic system power up.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 70 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu 4.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed 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.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 71 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Boot Menu Plug & Play O/S [No] This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Y es] is se- lected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 72 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Exit Menu 4.7 Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup pro- gram, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: NOTE: Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 73 4. BIOS SETUP 4. BIOS SETUP Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if <F5> is pressed, a confirmation is requested.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 74 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5. S/W SETUP Install OS 5.1 Install Operating System Y ou should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliancy . Y ou may use any version of W in- dows 98/2000/Millenium, but for W indows 95, you must use OSR 2.
75 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 5. S/W SETUP 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP 5.3 P4T -EM Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. T o begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear .
76 5. SOFTW ARE SETUP ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 5. S/W SETUP • PC-CILLIN 2000: Installs the latest version of the PC-Cillin 2000 anti-virus scanning application. The software supports all W indows platforms with back- ward compatibility from W in95 to XP .
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 77 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE 6.1 W inbond Smart Manager The W inbond Smart Manager is a clever utility that helps secure the PC with a Smart Car d Reader and a smart card containing a mini-chip insert, like a GSM cell phone SIM car d .
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 78 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE The auto-installer implements all of the drivers, base components and displays the W inbond Smart Manager program groups. Restart . W indows should auto-detect the smart car d r eader and install its system drivers.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 79 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE 6.1.2 Starting to Use Smart Manager After installing the software, start W indbond Smart Manager for the first time: select the Pr ograms menu from the Start bar and select the Windbond program group.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 80 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE PC Probe 6.1.3 Smart Manager Modes Return to the W indbond Smart Manager icon on the bottom right hand corner of the W indows screen. Select the Logon Card Check Mode to choose the security mode.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 81 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE PC Probe 6.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system ’ s vital components, such as fan rotations, V oltages, and temperatures.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 82 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE PC Probe PC Probe 6.2.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 83 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE PC Probe Information Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC ’ s tem- perature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the current monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 84 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Device Summary Shows a summary of devices in your PC. DMI Explor er Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and in- ternal/external frequencies, and memory size.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 85 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE 6.2.3 ASUS PC Probe T ask Bar Icon When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 86 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE LiveUpdate 6.3 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard ’ s BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility requires that you are properly con- nected to the Internet through an I nternet S ervice P rovider (ISP).
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 87 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Cyberlink 6.4 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE CyberLink PowerPlayer SE is an intelligent software player that can automatically detect and playback all kinds of video/audio files, CD and MP3 files as well.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 88 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Cyberlink 6.5 CyberLink V ideoLive Mail CyberLink ’ s V ideoLive Mail Plus V er 3.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 89 6. SOFTW ARE REFERENCE 6. S/W REFERENCE Cyberlink 6.5.2 CyberLink V ideoLive Mail User Interface 6.5.1 Starting V ideoLive Mail T o start V ideoLive Mail , click the W indows Start button, point to Programs , and then CyberLink VideoLive Mail , and then click V ideoLive Mail x.
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ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 91 7 . APPENDIX Glossary 7. APPENDIX 7.1 Glossary 1394 1394 is the IEEE designation for a high performance serial bus tht offers data transfers at 100/ 200/400 Mbps. This serial bus defines both a back plane physical layer and a point-to-point cable-connected virtual bus.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 92 7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory . When the manual instructs you to “ boot ” your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer .
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 93 7 . APPENDIX Glossary 7. APPENDIX IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices).
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 94 7. APPENDIX 7. APPENDIX Glossary PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may be used on A TX motherboards.
ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual 95 INDEX A AC PWR Loss Restart 68 Accelerated Graphics Port 29 Accessories. See also Leads AGP 29 AGP Slots 29 ASUS PC Probe Using 77 ASUS Update Using 82 A T API CD-ROM.
96 ASUS P4T -EM User ’ s Manual INDEX L LAN Jumper Setting 19 Language 55 Leads IDE Activity LED 37 Legacy Diskette A 50 Legacy Diskette B 50 Load Setup Defaults 73 M Maximum LBA Capacity 53 MB T em.
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