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P4P8X
User Guide
Motherboard
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Checklist E1299 First Edition V1 May 2003 Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extend
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................. vii ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii P4P8X specifications summary ...................................................... ix Chapter 1: Pr
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Safeguards Contents 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar ................................................................ 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items ............................................................ 2-9 2.2.5 Sub-menu items ..................................................... 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields ................................................ 2-9
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable p
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cabl
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About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information
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ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Web Site: www.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538,
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P4P8X specifications summary ® ® CPU Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron up to 3.2 GHz+ CPU ® Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® Supports Intel Prescott CPU Chipset North Bridge: Intel 82865P South Bridge: Intel ICH5 Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) 533/400 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Dual channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB memory Memory Supports PC2700/2100 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs Expansion slots 1 x AGP 8X 5 x PCI Expansion slots 1 x WiFi
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P4P8X specifications summary Internal I/O 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion GAME connector S/PDIF out connector CD/AUX/Modem audio connectors Front panel audio connector BIOS features 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ACPI, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS EZ Flash Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, chassis intrusion Form Facto
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4P8X motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS P4P8X motherboard! The ASUS P4P8X motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ® ® The P4P8X incorporates the Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron Processor in 478-pin ® package coupled with the Intel 865P chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 4GB of system memory with PC2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, an AGP 8X slot,
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1.3 Special features Latest processor technology ® ® The motherboard supports the Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron Processors with 512KB L2 cache and an 533/400 MHz system bus. The CPU features the Intel Hyper- Threading Technology and a new power design that allows up to 3.2GHz core frequencies. The motherboard will also support the next generation Intel Prescott CPU. See page 1-12. Dual-channel DDR333 memory support The motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using PC2700/2100 non-ECC DDR DIM
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USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See pages 1-5 and 1-28. 6-channel digital audio The ADI AD1985 AC’97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range. A digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate an optional S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Out module. See page 3-5.
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1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1. ATX 12V connector 17. LAN controller 2. CPU socket 18. PS/2 mouse port 3. North Bridge controller 19. Parallel port 4. DDR DIMM sockets 20. RJ-45 port 5. ATX power connector 21. Line In jack 6. Super I/O controller 22. Line Out jack 7. Floppy disk connector
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 18 19 20 21 22 23 28 27 26 25 24 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from 1 the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for ® ® the Intel Pentium 4 Processor, with 800/533/400 MHz system bus that allows 4.3GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. ® 3 North bridge controller. The Intel 82865P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at 333/266MHz operation and
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WiFi slot. The WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) slot connects a Wi-Fi certified 14 equipment for wireless networking that allows 11Mbps transmission (with a fallback to 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps) in the 2.4 GHz band. Wi-Fi networks use radio technologies known as IEEE 802.11b to provide a fast reliable wireless connectivity. PCI slots. These five 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master 15 PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. Audio CODEC. The ADI AD1985 is an AC’97 CODEC th
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1.5 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS KBPWR T: Mouse B: Keyboard Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 SPDIF_O COM1 USB20_12 Intel ATX12V1 82865P USB2.0 Top: Memory T: USB4 USBPW12 RJ-45 B: USB3 USBPW34 Controller Hub Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) ® CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN1 SATA2 Intel PCI1 CD1 ICH5 SATA1 AUX1 MODEM1 PCI2 USBPW56 USBPW78 4Mbit Firmware CLRTC1 Audio Hub Codec USB_56 USB_78 PCI3 FP_AUDIO P4P8X CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI4 PCI5 COM2 SB_PWR1 CHA
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1.6 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. 3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. 4. Whenever you unins
