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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS ASSUMES NO ...alteration is defaced or missing. Checklist E1862 Revised Edition V2 December 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS ASSUMES NO ...alteration is defaced or missing. Checklist E1862 Revised Edition V2 December 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this 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...
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this 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...
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P4GE-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Special features Rear Panel I/O Internal I/O connectors ` Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium...® ALC655 6-channel CODEC Supports S/PDIF Out interface Realtek® RTL8100C integrated 10/100Mbps LAN controller Maximum of six (6) USB 2.0 ports ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo™ STR (Suspend-to-RAM) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ...
P4GE-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Special features Rear Panel I/O Internal I/O connectors ` Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium...® ALC655 6-channel CODEC Supports S/PDIF Out interface Realtek® RTL8100C integrated 10/100Mbps LAN controller Maximum of six (6) USB 2.0 ports ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo™ STR (Suspend-to-RAM) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ...
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BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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... with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for 3D graphical applications. 6 USB 2.0 ports 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 0.13 or 0.09 micron process. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with 512... and printers, and fast storage units. Integrated Graphics The Intel® 845GE chipset delivers realistic 3D/2D graphics with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-3
... with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for 3D graphical applications. 6 USB 2.0 ports 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 0.13 or 0.09 micron process. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with 512... and printers, and fast storage units. Integrated Graphics The Intel® 845GE chipset delivers realistic 3D/2D graphics with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-3
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...! Gold Arrow ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX CPU Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. 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. 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. 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. This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU...
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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. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the motherboard. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that 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. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the motherboard. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P4GE-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... the highlighted field Page Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Navigates the Item Specific Help screen Loads previous values Loads fail-safe default values Loads optimized default values Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu...
... the highlighted field Page Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Navigates the Item Specific Help screen Loads previous values Loads fail-safe default values Loads optimized default values Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu...
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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. No part of this manual ...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. No part of this manual ...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this 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...
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this 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...
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P4GE-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Special features Rear Panel I/O Internal I/O connectors ` Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium...® ALC655 6-channel CODEC Supports S/PDIF Out interface Realtek® RTL8100C integrated 10/100Mbps LAN controller Maximum of six (6) USB 2.0 ports ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo™ STR (Suspend-to-RAM) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ...
P4GE-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Special features Rear Panel I/O Internal I/O connectors ` Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium...® ALC655 6-channel CODEC Supports S/PDIF Out interface Realtek® RTL8100C integrated 10/100Mbps LAN controller Maximum of six (6) USB 2.0 ports ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo™ STR (Suspend-to-RAM) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ...
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ix BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...PDIF-out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to eight USB 2.0 ports. supporting up to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-3 This CODEC provides high-quality 6-channel audio, S/PDIF out support and connector sensing function without having to a fast 480 Mbps on USB ...mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for 3D graphical applications. 6 USB 2.0 ports The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to buy advanced sound cards.
...PDIF-out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to eight USB 2.0 ports. supporting up to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-3 This CODEC provides high-quality 6-channel audio, S/PDIF out support and connector sensing function without having to a fast 480 Mbps on USB ...mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for 3D graphical applications. 6 USB 2.0 ports The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to buy advanced sound cards.
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...XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Gold Arrow ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX CPU Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Make sure to compile the code. If you install ... 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item...
...XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Gold Arrow ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX CPU Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Make sure to compile the code. If you install ... 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item...
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Note the notches on the motherboard. 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. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with +1.5V specification. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P4GE-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Note the notches on the motherboard. 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. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with +1.5V specification. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P4GE-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...-up a selection menu for the highlighted field Brings up window with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Navigates the Item Specific Help screen Loads previous values Loads fail-safe default values Loads optimized default values Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu...
...-up a selection menu for the highlighted field Brings up window with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Navigates the Item Specific Help screen Loads previous values Loads fail-safe default values Loads optimized default values Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu...