Asus P4P800: Chapter 3

Chapter 3

This chapter describes the power up

sequence and gives information on the

BIOS beep codes.

Powering up

Chapter summary

3.1 Starting up for the first time.......................... 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer ........................... 3-2

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3.1 Starting up for the first time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system

chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge

protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

6. After applying power, the power LED on the system front panel case lights

up. For ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the

ATX power switch. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it

has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch

between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system

then runs the power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps

or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything

within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may

have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or

call your retailer for assistance.

7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the

instructions in Chapter 4.

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3.2 Powering off the computer

Using the OS shut down function

If you use Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, click the Start button, click Shut

Down, then the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply

should turn off after Windows shuts down.

Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds

puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS

setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the

system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. See section

“4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4.

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Chapter 3: Powering up