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... guide vii Conventions used in this guide vii Typography vii P4GE-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10...
... guide vii Conventions used in this guide vii Typography vii P4GE-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10...
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...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 menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-10 2.2.4 General help 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu 2-10 ...menu 2-20 Hardware Monitor 2-22 2.6 Boot menu 2-23 2.7 Exit menu 2-24 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu...
...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 menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-10 2.2.4 General help 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu 2-10 ...menu 2-20 Hardware Monitor 2-22 2.6 Boot menu 2-23 2.7 Exit menu 2-24 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu...
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... are connected. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that...
... are connected. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that...
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...resolution graphics via the Intel® Extreme Graphics, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you for buying the ASUS® P4GE-MX motherboard! The motherboard combines the powers of the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and the Intel® 845GE chipset to...items. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide If any of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you start installing the ...
...resolution graphics via the Intel® Extreme Graphics, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you for buying the ASUS® P4GE-MX motherboard! The motherboard combines the powers of the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and the Intel® 845GE chipset to...items. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide If any of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you start installing the ...
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... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the bag that the system is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or... note of the following precautions before touching any component. 2. Whenever you uninstall any static electricity by touching the metal surface of the onboard LED. ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-5
... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the bag that the system is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or... note of the following precautions before touching any component. 2. Whenever you uninstall any static electricity by touching the metal surface of the onboard LED. ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-5
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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... Product introduction Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to ensure correct installation. Make sure to compile the code. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that you are using any other operating systems, disable ... 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. Gold Arrow ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX CPU Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with gold ...
... Product introduction Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to ensure correct installation. Make sure to compile the code. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that you are using any other operating systems, disable ... 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. Gold Arrow ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX CPU Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with gold ...
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... insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that it up to install a CPU. 1. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 90°-100° angle; The CPU fits only in completely. 3. The...
... insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that it up to install a CPU. 1. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 90°-100° angle; The CPU fits only in completely. 3. The...
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.... Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the DIMM sockets of the DDR DIMM sockets. 80 Pins ® P4GE-MX 104 Pins P4GE-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to install a DIMM. 1. The following figure illustrates the location of this motherboard.
.... Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the DIMM sockets of the DDR DIMM sockets. 80 Pins ® P4GE-MX 104 Pins P4GE-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to install a DIMM. 1. The following figure illustrates the location of this motherboard.
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... settings, if any. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Refer to the card. used - - - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - used - shared - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or ...for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. PCI slot 2 - - - - - - used - - Install an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making...
... settings, if any. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Refer to the card. used - - - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - used - shared - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or ...for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. PCI slot 2 - - - - - - used - - Install an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making...
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When you ask for 1.5v P4GE-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® P4GE-MX Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V specification.
When you ask for 1.5v P4GE-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® P4GE-MX Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V specification.
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...the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. You may damage the motherboard components. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB 2.0 connector USB56 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high ... of each cable matches the ground pin of sufficient air flow within the system may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® P4GE-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GE-MX Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...
...the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. You may damage the motherboard components. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB 2.0 connector USB56 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high ... of each cable matches the ground pin of sufficient air flow within the system may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® P4GE-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GE-MX Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...
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The LED lights up when you turn on an available slot in the rear panel of the chassis. ® P4GE-MX PIN 1 COM2 P4GE-MX Serial port connector The COM2 bracket is purchased separately. 12. PLED1 1 ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-21 Connect the COM2 cable to this connector and install the bracket on the system power. ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX PLED setting PLED+ NC PLED- Power LED connector (3-pin PLED1 ) This 3-pin connector connects to a COM2 bracket. 11. Serial connector (9-pin COM2 ) This 9-pin connector connects to a 3-pin system power LED.
The LED lights up when you turn on an available slot in the rear panel of the chassis. ® P4GE-MX PIN 1 COM2 P4GE-MX Serial port connector The COM2 bracket is purchased separately. 12. PLED1 1 ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-21 Connect the COM2 cable to this connector and install the bracket on the system power. ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX PLED setting PLED+ NC PLED- Power LED connector (3-pin PLED1 ) This 3-pin connector connects to a COM2 bracket. 11. Serial connector (9-pin COM2 ) This 9-pin connector connects to a 3-pin system power LED.
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...the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. To install ASUS Update: 1. Insert the support CD to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that ...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the optical drive. See page 5-3 ...
...the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. To install ASUS Update: 1. Insert the support CD to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that ...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the optical drive. See page 5-3 ...
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... utility described in the future. The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you are not prompted to use as possible. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." For example, you to reconfigure your selections from the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you may want...
... utility described in the future. The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you are not prompted to use as possible. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." For example, you to reconfigure your selections from the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you may want...
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... password is powered by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Drive A] Video [EGA/VGA] Selects the type of floppy drive installed. To set passwords. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of video you need...
... password is powered by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Drive A] Video [EGA/VGA] Selects the type of floppy drive installed. To set passwords. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of video you need...
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... detected. If automatic detection fails, this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already formatted on this may be because the hard disk drive is installed or if you obtained from the drive documentation, then press . Select [CHS] for the drive, highlight an item, keyin the value that you are removing..., if the hard drive is successful, the setup BIOS automatically fills in the value from the drive documentation then press . IDE Primary Master/Slave [Auto]; ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-13
... detected. If automatic detection fails, this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already formatted on this may be because the hard disk drive is installed or if you obtained from the drive documentation, then press . Select [CHS] for the drive, highlight an item, keyin the value that you are removing..., if the hard drive is successful, the setup BIOS automatically fills in the value from the drive documentation then press . IDE Primary Master/Slave [Auto]; ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-13
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Precomp This item shows the precomp. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to recognize the installed hard disk. This is not user-configurable. The value is necessary so that you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Sector ...
Precomp This item shows the precomp. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to recognize the installed hard disk. This is not user-configurable. The value is necessary so that you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Sector ...
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... a value from the specified range, then press Enter. The default setting is calculated based on the capacity of the device installed. To do so, highlight the item then press to set the FSB and system memory frequency. The configuration option values depend on ... issuing a precharge command to key-in the ratio between the DRAM active command and the R/W command. The configuration option values depend on the CPU installed. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter a value from the specified range, then press Enter. Configuration options: [3] [2] Memory Frequency for [Auto] ...
... a value from the specified range, then press Enter. The default setting is calculated based on the capacity of the device installed. To do so, highlight the item then press to set the FSB and system memory frequency. The configuration option values depend on ... issuing a precharge command to key-in the ratio between the DRAM active command and the R/W command. The configuration option values depend on the CPU installed. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter a value from the specified range, then press Enter. Configuration options: [3] [2] Memory Frequency for [Auto] ...
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...%] [+/- 0.45%] [- 0.5%] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Allows you to Disabled, if you installed Windows® XP operating system. 2.4.2 Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled] Disables or enables the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-17 Set this item to set a PIO (Programmable Input/Output...
...%] [+/- 0.45%] [- 0.5%] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Allows you to Disabled, if you installed Windows® XP operating system. 2.4.2 Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled] Disables or enables the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-17 Set this item to set a PIO (Programmable Input/Output...
