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ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-11Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P4RD1-MX motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-31.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction6-channel audio support The motherboard comes with the ADI AD1986A high-definition audio CODEC that lets you enj

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-51.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresCrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in c

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionOnboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sle

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-71.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fit

iiCopyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionP4RD1-MXCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerCDSuperI/O4MbBIOSATX12VFLOPPYAAFPSB_PWRUSBPW12USBPW34USB78USB56USBPW78USBPW5

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-9Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The Intel® Pentium®

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introductionNotes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with Hyper-Thr

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-11To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technol

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory ConfigurationsYou may install 64MB, 128MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-131. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.Support the DIMM lightly

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-151.8.3 Interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure t

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-171.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS m

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-193. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Paralle

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-217. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.8. USB 2.0

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)These connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. The Ult

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-233. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Ser

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cabl

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-257. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction10. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sou

ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-2712. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports e

ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.The sytem pa

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-12BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS par

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-3Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk in

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupThe utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the curr

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.A:\&

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS fil

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-7The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the lat

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long pro

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-9Installing ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the U

vContents2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ... 2-282.5.5 APM Configuration ...

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-11Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS file:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desk

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-132.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system configurationAdv

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-152.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system inform

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presenc

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-172.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the ite

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-192.4.2 JumperFree ConfigurationAI Overclocking [Auto]Configure System Frequency/VoltagePCIE Frequency [100]Spread Spectrum Setti

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupDDR Voltage [Auto]Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. Set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Au

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-212.4.3 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Scre

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.4 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-23DRAM 1T/2T Command [2T]Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] DRAM CAS Select [2.5 Clocks] DRAM tRP Select [3.0 Clocks] D

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAzalia Controller [Enabled]Enable or disable Azalia Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]Serial ATA Controll

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-252.4.5 Onboard Devices ConfigurationSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPlug and Play O/S [No]When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-27Palette Snooping [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], BIOS informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the syst

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-292.5.5 APM ConfigurationAPM ConfigurationPower Button Mode [On/Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By PS/2 Keyboard

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupThe computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-312.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display th

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. T

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-33If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for inf

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-35Password Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIO

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setupDiscard ChangesThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After sele

ASUS P4RD1-MX 3-13Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from th

ASUS P4RD1-MX 3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P

ASUS P4RD1-MX 3-53.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu allows you to create a driver disk for the onboard SATA RAID controller.Make ULI 32bit SATA D

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this inf

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T