You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Important notes on memory configurations
1. Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in Table 1. 2. Use the blue DIMM slots first. 3. In Dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel. 4. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency, otherwise, the system may run in a lower frequency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. See list of Qualified Vendors List on page 2-14. 5. When all four sockets are populated with 1GB DIMMs (total 4 GB), the system may detect only 3+GB (a little less than 4 GB) due to the Southbridge resource allocation. 6. Three DDR DIMMs installed into any three memory sockets will function in single channel mode. 7. Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB. Refer to Table 2 for configurations.

104 Pins

80 Pins

Table 1

Recommended memory configurations
DIMM_A1 (blue) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3)* Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 (black) (blue) Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) Populated Populated Populated
Mode/DIMM Type Single-channel (DDR400/DDR333/ DDR266) Dual-channel (DDR400/DDR333/ DDR266)
* For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: install identical DIMMs in all four sockets or install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)

Table 2

Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization
DDR DIMM Type PC3200/PC2700*/PC2100 PC2700/PC2100 PC2100 Memory Frequency 400/333*/266 MHz 333/266 MHz 266 MHz
CPU FSB 800 MHz 533 MHz 400 MHz
*When using 800MHz CPU FSB, PC2700 DDR DIMMs may run only at 320MHz (not 333MHz) due to chipset limitation.
2.4.3 Qualified Vendor List
The following table lists the DDR400 memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Size 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB Vendor Apacer Apacer Transcend Transcend A DATA A DATA MICRON Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Winbond SAMSUNG SAMSUNG TwinMOS TwinMOS Hynix Corsair ATP CENTURY CENTURY Kingston KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX NANYA Elixir Elixir Kreton Kreton Veritech 77.10636.465 77.10636.465 TS32MLD64V4F3 TS64MLD64V4F3 MDGAD5F3G315B1EC2 MDOWB5F3G316B1EAE MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB HYS64D16301GU-5-B HYS64D32300GU-5-B HYS64D32300HU-5-B HYS64D32300HU-5-C W9451GCDB-5 M368L3223ETM-CCC M368L6423FTM-CCC M2G9I08AFATT9F081AA4T M2S9I08AFAPS9F0811A-T HYMD232646B8J-D43 AA CMX512-3200C2 XMS3202v1.2 AG32L64T8SQC4S DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C DXV2S8SSCCD3K27C KVR400X64C3A/256 MPXB62D-38KT3R MPXC22D-38KT3R MPXC22D-38KT3R NT128D64SH4B1G-5T M2U25664DS88B3G-5T M2U51264DS8HB3G-5T N/A N/A VT400FMV/2561103 Model Brand SS/DS Component K4H560838D-TCC4 K4H560838D-TCC4 V58C2256804SAT5B V58C2256804SAT5B ADD8608A8A-5B W942508BH-5 MT46V32M8TG-5BC HYB25D256160BT-5B HYB25D256800BT-5B HYB25D256800CE-5B HYB25D256800CE-5C W942508CH-5 K4H560838E-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC TMD7608F8E50D A2S56D30ATP HY5DU56822BT-D43 N/A K4H560838D-TCC4 K4H560838D-TCCC K4H560838D-TCCC HY5DU56822BT-D43 KDL388P4EA-50 KDL388P4EA-50(A) V58C2256804SAT5B NT5DS16M16BT-5T N2DS25680BT-5T N2DS25680BT-5T VT3225804T-5 VT3225804T-5 VT56DD32M8PC-5 A* B* C* SAMSUNG SS SAMSUNG SS MOSEL Mosel ADATA Winbond MICRON Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Winbond SAMSUNG SAMSUNG TwinMOS PSC Hynix N/A SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG hynix KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX NANYA Elixir Elixir Kreton Kreton Veritech SS DS SS SS DS SS SS DS DS DS SS DS SS SS SS DS SS SS DS SS SS DS DS SS SS DS SS DS SS

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ 2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* Priority N/A 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel
These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot used Onboard USB 1.1/2.0 controller Onboard LAN Onboard Audio B C used D E F G H shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

2.5.4 PCI slots

The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
When installing long PCI cards, it is recommended that you install it in PCI slots 3, 4, or 5. Long PCI cards installed in PCI slots 1 and 2 may interfere with the SATA connectors. The PCI slot 5 and Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time.

2.5.5 AGP slot

The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP8X/4X cards. 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 your motherboard.
Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards.

Keyed for 1.5v

P4P800-E Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and overclocking stability.

2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot

The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b module. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for product updates. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

3.3.1 Vocal POST messages
Following is a list of the default POST messages and their corresponding actions: POST Message

No CPU installed

Action
Install a supported processor into the CPU socket. See section 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) for supported processors. Check the CPU if properly installed. Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the ASUS contact information on the inside front cover of this manual. Install supported DDR DIMMs into the sockets. Check if the DIMMs on the DIMM sockets are properly installed. Make sure that your DIMMs are not defective. Refer to section 2.4 System memory for instructions on installing a DIMM. Install a PCI VGA card into one of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the AGP slot. Make sure that your VGA/AGP card is not defective. Check your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you only set to the recommended settings. See section 4.4 Advanced menu.

System failed CPU test

System failed memory test

System failed VGA test

System failed due to CPU over-clocking

POST Message

No keyboard detected
Check your keyboard if properly connected to the purple PS/2 connector on the rear panel. See section 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for the location of the connector. Make sure you have connected an IDE hard disk drive to one of the IDE connectors on the motherboard. Check CPU fan if working properly. Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on after you applied power to the system. Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the ASUS contact information on the inside front cover of this manual.
No IDE hard disk detected
CPU temperature too high CPU fan failed

CPU voltage out of range

System completed Power-On Self Test No action required Computer now booting from operating No action required system You may disable the ASUS POST Reporter in the BIOS setup. See section 4.4.7 Speech Configuration.
3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor
The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. Install the software from the utilities menu of the support CD. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details.

2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk.
4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in DOS environment. 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 the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Boot the system from the floppy disk. 4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Press <Enter>. The succeeding screen displays the status of the update process.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iP4P800-E.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file.. done Erasing flash. done Writing flash. 0x0008CC00 (9%)
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure!

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt.
A:\>afudos /iP4P800-E.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file.. done Erasing flash. done Writing flash. 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash. done A:\>
5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.
4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC
The AFUDOS.EXE utility can also be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. The copy can be used as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o[filename] where [filename] can be any user provided filename of not more than eight (8) alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3) alpha-numeric characters for the extension name. 2. Press <Enter>.
Main filename Extension name
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash.. 0x0008CC00 (9%)

The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section 4.7 Exit Menu.
1. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest product and BIOS information.

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help
System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information
[11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected]
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

+Tab F1 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit

Sub-menu items

Navigation keys

4.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

4.2.3 Navigation keys

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.

4.2.4 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.
System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On Configure S-ATA as RAID IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Enhanced Mode] [S-ATA] [No] [35]
Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows 2000/XP. Set to Compatible Mode if you are using legacy OS including MS-DOS, Windows ME/98/NT4.0. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any Serial ATA device.
The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]
The Enhanced Mode Support On appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set to Enhanced Mode.
IDE Port Settings [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] Allows selection of the IDE ports to activate if you are using a legacy operating system. Set to [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] if you wish to use the primary Parallel ATA and Serial ATA ports, or set to [Secondary P-ATA+SATA] to enable the secondary P-ATA port instead. Setting to [P-ATA Ports Only] disables the two Serial ATA ports supported by ICH5. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only]
The IDE Port Settings appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set to Compatible Mode.
Configure S-ATA as RAID [No] This field configures the S-ATA to function as an IDE controller or RAID. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Serial ATA BOOTROM [Enabled] This field enables or disables the Serial ATA boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The Serial ATA BOOTROM item appears only when the item Configure S-ATA as RAID is set to [Yes].

IDE Detect Time Out [35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

4.3.7 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS.
AMI BIOS Version Build Data Processor Type Speed Count
: 08.00.08 : 08/04/03 : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz : 1500MHz : 1
System Memory Size : 256MB

AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specification

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory

Advanced menu

The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu.
Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAM Refresh Rate Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum ICH Delayed Transaction MPS Revision [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [AGP/PCI] [ 64MB] [enabled] [Enabled] [1.4]
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks] This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2.0 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM Precharge Delay [8 Clocks] Configuration options: [8 Clocks] [7 Clocks] [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [8 Clocks]
Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto]
This field when [Enabled] minimize latencies from CPU to memory to boost system performance. Enable this item to activate the ASUS HyperPath Technology feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]
Setting to [Enabled] may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto].

DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]

Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [16T] [64T] [Auto]

DRAM Refresh Mode [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [15.6 uSec] [7.8 uSec] [64 uSec]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]
Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IRQ xx [Available]

When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved]
PCI Slot - xx IRQ Preference [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCI slot IRQ Preference. Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15]

4.4.6 USB Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options.
USB Configuration Module Version : 2.22.4-5.3 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed]
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the autodetected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB Function [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [Full Speed]
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] No USB Mass Storage device detected
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to select the number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command. The message No USB mass storage device detected appears if none is installed in the system. Configuration options: [10 Sec ] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [N/A] When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as floppy drive, and the remaining drives as hard drives. Forced FDD option can be used to force an HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD (for example, ZIP drive).

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message Password Uninstalled appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check : Installed : Not Installed [Full Access] [Setup]
User Access Level (Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows change to only selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User 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 User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears after you have successfully set your password. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item if you wish to clear the user password.

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]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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
Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Click an item to install

Click an icon to display more information
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.

5.2.2 Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
This item installs the Intel Chipset INF Update Program that enables Plug-n-Play INF support for Intel chipset components. This utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. You may install this utility in three modes: interactive, silent and unattended preload. The interactive mode requires user input during installation. This is not required in the silent and unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility.
Intel Application Accelerator Driver
This item installs the Intel Application Accelerator Driver. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, this driver allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for the Serial ATA channels. This driver can only be installed when the RAID function of Serial ATA is enabled.
Promise FastTrak 378 Driver
This item installs the Promise 20378 RAID controller driver.
ALC850 Audio Driver and Applications
This item executes the wizard to install the Realtek ALC850 audio driver and applications. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support

USB 2.0 Driver

This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver.
Marvell Gigabit LAN Driver
This item executes the interface for the Marvell LAN driver and diagnostics installation.
Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions.

5.2.3 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.

ASUS PC Probe

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.

1. If you use either Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the Promise FastTrak 378 Driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. 2. Refer to the FastTrak 378 Quick Start Guide and SATA Quick Start Guide in the support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations under different operating systems.
5.6.1 Install the hard disks
The PDC20378 chipset supports Ultra DMA100/66 hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. If you are creating a RAID 0 (striping) array for perfomance, use two new drives. If you are creating a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for protection, you can use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive (the new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive). Follow these steps to install the hard disks for RAID configuration. 1. Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Master/Slave. 2. Install the hard disks into the drive bays. 3. Connect the HDD cables. These connection options are available for creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array: a) Connect two Parallel ATA HDDs to primary RAID connector and one Serial ATA HDD to either one of the two Serial ATA connectors, using separate parallel ATA or serial ATA cables. b) Connect one Serial ATA HDD to each Serial ATA connector, using separate Serial ATA cables. 4. Connect the power cable to the power connector on each drive. 5. Boot the system and enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 6. Go to the Advanced menu in BIOS and set the appropriate IDE configuration settings. 7. Save your changes and Exit Setup. 8. Proceed to section 5.6.2 for the next procedure.
5.6.2 Enter the MBFastBuild utility
1. Boot the system. If this is the first time you boot the system with the new hard disks installed and connected to the ATAIDE connectors on the motherboard, the MBFastTrak378 BIOS displays the following:
MBFastTrak378 (tm) BIOS version 1.00 (c)2000-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No Array defined. Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility Or press <ESC> key to continue booting.
2. Press <Ctrl+F> to display the FastBuild utility main menu.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.

[ Main Menu ]

Auto Setup. [ 1 ] View Drive Assignments. [ 2 ] Define Array. [ 3 ] Delete Array. [ 4 ] Rebuild Array. [ 5 ]

[ Keys Available ]

Press 1.5 to select Option

[ESC] Exit

5.6.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance)
1. In the FastBuild utility main menu, press <1> to select Auto Setup. The following screen appears.
[ Auto Setup Options Menu ]
Optimize Array for: Performance

16 KB - low disk usage 64 KB - typical disk usage 128 KB - performance disk usage
5. On the Create Volume prompt, press <Enter> to create the array. The utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y>.
Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N)
6. Select 4. Exit then press <Enter> to exit the RAID configuration utility. The utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y>.
5.7.5 Deleting a RAID Volume
Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx [ DELETE ARRAY MENU ] Name RAID_Volume1 Level Drives RAID0(Stripe) 2 Capacity Status 149.0GB Normal Bootable Yes
Deleting a volume will destroy the volume data on the drive(s) and cause any member disks to become available as non-RAID disks. WARNING: EXISTING DATA WITHING THIS VOLUME WILL BE LOST AND NON-RECOVERABLE
[<ESC>]-Previous Menu
[<DEL>]-Delete Volume
Take caution in using this option; All data on the RAID drives will be lost!
To delete a RAID volume: 1. Select 2. Delete RAID Volume then press <Enter>. ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard 5-29
2. Press <Del> to delete the RAID volume.
[ VOLUME DELETE VERIFICATION ] Are you sure you want to delete this volume? ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!! Are you sure you want to delete volume "RAID_Volume1"? (Y/N)
3. The utility prompts a verification message, press <Y>.

5.7.6 Reset RAID Data

Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx [ MAIN MENU ] 1. 2. 3. 4. Create RAID Volume Delete RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non-RaID Exit
Take caution when using this option. All data on the RAID drives and all internal RAID structures will be lost!
To reset RAID data and remove any RAID structures in the drives: 1. Select 3. Reset RAID Data and press <Enter>
[ RESET ALL DATA RAID DATA ] Resetting all RAID data will remove any internal RAID structures from all RAID disks, including disks with working volumes. These structures are used to maintain the RAID volumes. By removing these structures, the drive will revert back to a Non-RAID disk that can then be used or reallocated to a new RAID volume. WARNING: Selecting "Yes" will cause all data on any RAID disk (RAID Volume or Other RAID Disk) to be lost. Are you sure you want to destroy all RAID data (Y/N):
2. The utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y>.

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