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P4GE-MX
User Guide
Motherboard
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Checklist E1722 First Edition August 2004 Copyright © 2004 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 extende
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................. vii Conventions used in this guide ............................................ vii Typography........................................................................... vii P4GE-MX specifications
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Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature .............. 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update ........................................................ 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS m
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not ex
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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 cable
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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. Typography Bold text Indicates
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P4GE-MX specifications summary ® ® ® CPU Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron processors ® Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® Chipset Northbridge: Intel 845GE ® Southbridge: Intel ICH4 (FW82801DB) Front System Bus 533/400 MHz Memory 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/PC1600 SDRAM memory Expansion slots 1 x AGP 4x slot 3 x PCI slots Storage 2 x UltraDMA 100/66 ® Audio Realtek ALC655 6-channel CODEC Supports S/PDIF Out interface ® LAN Realtek RT
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BIOS features 3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Form Factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction
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1.1Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ® ® The motherboard combines the powers of the Intel Pentium 4 processor and the ® Intel 845GE chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR ® SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via the Intel Ext
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) ® ® socket for the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin package with 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 or 0.09 micron process. This motherboard supports 533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, ® respectively. The motherboard also supports the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. Onboard 10/100 LAN ® The
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1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the motherboard support CD or a bootable floppy disk in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-4. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature works through the Award BIOS Update utility. With EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-3. ASUS MyLogo™
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1.4 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 discharge any static electricity by touching the metal surface of the system chassis. 3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. 4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 21.9cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse CPU_FAN Super B: Keyboard I/O COM1 Socket 478 VGA USB12 Intel USBPWR_34 82845GE Bottom: Top: Memory USB34 RJ-45 Controller ATX12V1 Hub Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In FP_AUDIO Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) R PCI1 Intel P4GE-MX 82801DB ICH4 PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CLRTC CMOS Power PCI3 Audio USBPWR_56 Codec CHA_FAN PLED CHASSIS SPDIF_OUT BUZZ CD AUX COM2 F_PANEL SB_PWR USB56 GAME1 1-6 Chapter 1: Prod
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-7
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) ® ® socket designed for the Intel Pentium 4 processor. Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold Arrow ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX CPU Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! ® Notes on Intel Hyper-Th
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1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 90º~100º angle 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°- 100° angle. Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely. Gold Mark 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the sock
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1.7System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location You can install 64MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets of this motherboard. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 80 Pins 104 Pins ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.2 Installing a DIMM DDR DIMM Follow these
