Asus P4T-CM Updating BIOS Procedures, I/O Device Configuration, 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave, 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System

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 Motherboard Components ..........................................		12
3. HARDWARE SETUP ......................................................................			14
3.1	P4T-CM Motherboard Layout ..................................................		14
3.2	Layout Contents ........................................................................		15
3.3	Getting Started ..........................................................................		16
3.4	System Memory ........................................................................		17
3.5	Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................		19
	3.5.1	CPU Installation ............................................................	19
	3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation ...............		20
3.6	Expansion Cards .......................................................................		22
3.7	External Connectors ..................................................................		24
3.9	Starting Up the First Time ........................................................		35
4. BIOS SETUP .....................................................................................			37
4.1	Managing and Updating Your BIOS .........................................		37
	4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System .......................		37
	4.1.2	Updating BIOS Procedures ...........................................	38
4.2	BIOS Setup Program ................................................................		41
	4.2.1	BIOS Menu Bar .............................................................	42
	4.2.2	Legend Bar ....................................................................	42
4.3	Main Menu ................................................................................		44
	4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ..............................		45
	4.3.2	Keyboard Features .........................................................	48
4.4	Advanced Menu ........................................................................		50
	4.4.1	Chip Configuration ........................................................	53
	4.4.2	I/O Device Configuration ..............................................	55
	4.4.3	PCI Configuration .........................................................	57
	4.4.4	Shadow Configuration ...................................................	59
4.5	Power Menu ..............................................................................		60
	4.5.1	Power Up Control ..........................................................	61
	4.5.2	Hardware Monitor .........................................................	62

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