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Asus P4T-CM 4.4.1Chip Configuration, 4. BIOS SETUP, AGP Fast-Write[Enabled], Graphics Window Size [64MB], RDRAM Pool B State [Standby], Video Memory Cache Mode [UC]

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4.BIOS SETUP

4.4.1Chip Configuration

Data Integrity Mode [Non-ECC]

This setting establishes the type of RDRAM memory installed on the com- puter. Configuration options: [Non-ECC] [ECC]

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. [Standby] allows the RDRAM in Pool B to return to the working state quickly. Configuration options: [Standby] [Nap]

AGP Fast-Write [Enabled]

This controls the AGP fast-write function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Graphics Window Size [64MB]

This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]

Video Memory Cache Mode [UC]

USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. You must set this to UC (uncacheable) if your display card cannot support this feature; otherwise your system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC]

Chip Configuration

4. BIOS SETUP

ASUS P4T-CM User’s Manual

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Page Product Name: ASUS P4T-CM Manual Revision: 1.00 E795 Release Date: July ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) 3.5.2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System Updating BIOS Procedures 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave I/O Device Configuration INDEX •This device may not cause harmful interference, and •Re-orientor relocate the receiving antenna •Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help WARNING Canadian Department of Communications Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003du Canada 1.1How This Manual Is Organized 1.2 Item Checklist 2.1The ASUS P4T-CM 2.1.1 Specifications 2.1.2 Optional Components 2.1.3Performance Features 2.1.4Intelligence 2.2P4T-CMMotherboard Components Page 3.1P4T-CMMotherboard Layout 3.2Layout Contents 3.3Getting Started 3.4System Memory 3.4.1Installing Memory 3.5Central Processing Unit (CPU) 3.5.1 CPU Installation 3.5.2CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation Parts Inventory: Step 1: Mount the Heatsink Support Braces: Page 3.6Expansion Cards 3.6.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 3.6.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 3.6.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 4X) 3.7External Connectors 3)Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pinPRINTER) Onboard Parallel Port 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) NOTE Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 5)Universal Serial Bus Ports (Black two 4 pin USB) USB Headers NOTE: USB Function 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 6)Fast-EthernetPort Connector (RJ45) (optional) 8)Joystick/MIDI Connector (15 pin Female GAME_AUDIO) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” Female LINE IN, LINE OUT, MIC) Line Out Line In Line Out Mic 11)Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pinIDE) 12)Internal Audio Connectors (4-pinVIDEO, CD_IN, AUX) 13) IEEE-1394Headers (8-pin1394HEAD2/1394HEAD3) (optional) do not place jumper caps over these pins 15)Wake-On-LANConnector (3-pinWOL) 16)USB Headers (10-1pin USB2) 18)Front Panel Connectors (24-1pin AFPANEL) IMPORTANT: Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply (minimum recom 20)IDE Activity LED (2-pinHDLED) 21)System Power LED Lead (3-1pin PWRLED) 22)Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2-pinKEYLOCK) 23)System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pinSPEAKER) 24)System Message LED Lead (2-pinMSG.LED) 25)System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pinSMI) 3.9Starting Up the First Time Award BIOS Beep Codes 4. BIOS SETUP Powering Off your computer: Start Shut Down Shut down the computer 4.1Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures Page Page 4.2BIOS Setup Program 4.2.1BIOS Menu Bar 4.2.2 Legend Bar General Help Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program Scroll Bar Sub-Menu 4.3Main Menu 4.3.1Primary & Secondary Master/Slave [User Type HDD] Translation Method [LBA] Cylinders Translation Method Head Sector CHS Capacity Maximum LBA Capacity Multi-SectorTransfers [Maximum] 4.3.2 Keyboard Features Language [English] A Note about Passwords Forgot the Password Halt On [All Errors] Installed Memory [XXX MB] 4.4Advanced Menu BIOS Update [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] System Hangup 4.4.1Chip Configuration Memory Hole At 15M-16M[Disabled] PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] 4.4.2I/O Device Configuration UART2 Use Standard Infrared [Disabled] IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector 3.8 External Connectors Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] 4.4.3PCI Configuration PCI/PNP IRQ Resource Exclusion 4.4.4Shadow Configuration 4.5Power Menu 4.5.1Power Up Control 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4.6Boot Menu Boot Sequence Plug & Play O/S [No] Boot Virus Detection [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] 4.7Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes 5.1Install Operating System 5.2 Start Windows 5.3P4T-CMMotherboard Support CD 5.3.1 Installation Menu Adobe Acrobat Reader Vx.x: Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: •ASUS Screen Saver: Installs the ASUS screen saver ASUS Screen Saver: Show Motherboard Information: Page 6.1ASUS PC Probe 6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe 6.1.2Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Information Utility 6.1.3ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon 6.2ASUS Live Update 6.4CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 6.4.1 Starting CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 6.4.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer Control Panel 6.5CyberLink VideoLive Mail 6.6.1Starting VideoLive Mail 6.6.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface Page 7.1 Glossary APPENDIX Boot Bus Master IDE Byte (Binary Term) COM Port LPT Port (Line Printer Port) MMX (Klamath) CPU as well as other OnNow PC100 ROM (Read Only Memory) SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) SPD for SDRAM module SSE (Streaming SIMD Extensions)