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... 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 1.7.2 Installing a DIMM...
... 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 1.7.2 Installing a DIMM...
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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® 4 / Celeron®...® 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...
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® 4 / Celeron®...® 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...
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... motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying the ASUS® P4GE-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it ...the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Thank you for the following 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 power ...
... motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying the ASUS® P4GE-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it ...the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Thank you for the following 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 power ...
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... IDE USB12 Bottom: Top: USB34 RJ-45 USBPWR_34 ATX12V1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Intel 82845GE Memory Controller Hub FP_AUDIO Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) R RTL8100C PCI1 P4GE-MX PCI2 Intel 82801DB ICH4 3Mbit Firmware Hub Audio Codec SPDIF_OUT CD PCI3 CHA_FAN AUX SB_PWR COM2 USBPWR_56 USB56 GAME1 CR2032 3V...
... IDE USB12 Bottom: Top: USB34 RJ-45 USBPWR_34 ATX12V1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Intel 82845GE Memory Controller Hub FP_AUDIO Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) R RTL8100C PCI1 P4GE-MX PCI2 Intel 82801DB ICH4 3Mbit Firmware Hub Audio Codec SPDIF_OUT CD PCI3 CHA_FAN AUX SB_PWR COM2 USBPWR_56 USB56 GAME1 CR2032 3V...
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... socket. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to install a DIMM. 1. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location You can install 64MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs 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 unplug the power supply...
... socket. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to install a DIMM. 1. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location You can install 64MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs 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 unplug the power supply...
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...parameter settings to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins... 1-2. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-13 Keep the cap on the jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and...
...parameter settings to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins... 1-2. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-13 Keep the cap on the jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and...
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... BIOS using the built-in the floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-3 A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My ...Computer. Save only the updated BIOS file in Flash Memory Writer utility or using a bootable floppy disk with EZ Flash feature The Basic...
... BIOS using the built-in the floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-3 A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My ...Computer. Save only the updated BIOS file in Flash Memory Writer utility or using a bootable floppy disk with EZ Flash feature The Basic...
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... Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Clock Ratio [8 X] Allows you to set the FSB and system memory frequency. Configuration options: [3] [2] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] Sets the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to display a pop-up menu. To...100MHz] This item allows you set the CPU frequency. The configuration option values depend on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [3] [2] Memory Frequency for [Auto] This item allows you to disable or enable the auto-detect function of the PCI clock. The default setting ...
... Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Clock Ratio [8 X] Allows you to set the FSB and system memory frequency. Configuration options: [3] [2] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] Sets the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to display a pop-up menu. To...100MHz] This item allows you set the CPU frequency. The configuration option values depend on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [3] [2] Memory Frequency for [Auto] This item allows you to disable or enable the auto-detect function of the PCI clock. The default setting ...
P4GE-MX User Manual E1722 English Edition
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... 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 1.7.2 Installing a DIMM...
... 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 1.7.2 Installing a DIMM...
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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® 4 / Celeron®...® 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...
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® 4 / Celeron®...® 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...
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...another standout in the long line of the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and the Intel® 845GE chipset to 2GB of system memory with PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via the Intel® Extreme Graphics, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard... motherboards! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Before you for the following 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 power computing! 1.1 ...
...another standout in the long line of the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and the Intel® 845GE chipset to 2GB of system memory with PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via the Intel® Extreme Graphics, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard... motherboards! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Before you for the following 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 power computing! 1.1 ...
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... IDE USB12 Bottom: Top: USB34 RJ-45 USBPWR_34 ATX12V1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Intel 82845GE Memory Controller Hub FP_AUDIO Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) R RTL8100C PCI1 P4GE-MX PCI2 Intel 82801DB ICH4 3Mbit Firmware Hub Audio Codec SPDIF_OUT CD PCI3 CHA_FAN AUX SB_PWR COM2 USBPWR_56 USB56 GAME1 CR2032 3V...
... IDE USB12 Bottom: Top: USB34 RJ-45 USBPWR_34 ATX12V1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Intel 82845GE Memory Controller Hub FP_AUDIO Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) R RTL8100C PCI1 P4GE-MX PCI2 Intel 82801DB ICH4 3Mbit Firmware Hub Audio Codec SPDIF_OUT CD PCI3 CHA_FAN AUX SB_PWR COM2 USBPWR_56 USB56 GAME1 CR2032 3V...
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... seated. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location You can install 64MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs 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 unplug the power supply...
... seated. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location You can install 64MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs 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 unplug the power supply...
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...enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (default) to pins 2-3. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup... computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 1-2 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-13 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on the jumper default...
...enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (default) to pins 2-3. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup... computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 1-2 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-13 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on the jumper default...
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... window appears. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. Reboot the computer. 4. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the...disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-3 e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Save only the updated BIOS file in Flash Memory Writer utility or using this utility. Rename the file to *.BIN...
... window appears. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. Reboot the computer. 4. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the...disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-3 e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Save only the updated BIOS file in Flash Memory Writer utility or using this utility. Rename the file to *.BIN...
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... active command and the R/W command. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Clock Ratio [8 X] Allows you to set the FSB and system memory frequency. When enabled, the bus speed is [Auto]. Configuration options: [3] [2] Memory Frequency for [Auto] This item allows you to disable or enable the auto-detect function of the PCI clock. Configuration...
... active command and the R/W command. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Clock Ratio [8 X] Allows you to set the FSB and system memory frequency. When enabled, the bus speed is [Auto]. Configuration options: [3] [2] Memory Frequency for [Auto] This item allows you to disable or enable the auto-detect function of the PCI clock. Configuration...