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... is defaced or missing. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY...
... is defaced or missing. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P800-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5...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 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-4 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 ...
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P800-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5...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 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-4 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 ...
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P4P800-MX specifications summary CPU Support the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package on 90 nm process Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology Chipset ... 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out support LAN Realtek® RTL8101L 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN controller VGA Intel® Extreme Graphics Special features ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Video port 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...
P4P800-MX specifications summary CPU Support the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package on 90 nm process Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology Chipset ... 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out support LAN Realtek® RTL8101L 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN controller VGA Intel® Extreme Graphics Special features ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Video port 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...
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P4P800-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-... BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS MyLogo™ PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Flash Utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
P4P800-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-... BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS MyLogo™ PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Flash Utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
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... specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy disk. This unique architecture enables balanced memory usage between graphics and the system for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-22. See page 2-5. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 2-4. ASUS MyLogo...™ This new feature present in the support CD. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to a fast...
... specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy disk. This unique architecture enables balanced memory usage between graphics and the system for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-22. See page 2-5. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 2-4. ASUS MyLogo...™ This new feature present in the support CD. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to a fast...
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... power LED 13. Audio CODEC 14. Line Out jack 21. Line In jack 20. Serial port 26. Refer to provide 6-channel audio playback for the specifications of each component. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connectors 9.
... power LED 13. Audio CODEC 14. Line Out jack 21. Line In jack 20. Serial port 26. Refer to provide 6-channel audio playback for the specifications of each component. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connectors 9.
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... Gold Mark Incorrect installation of up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2). Make sure to ensure system stability and performance. 3. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Install the CPU. 2. Power up to Enabled. The item appears only...512KB L2 cache. Reboot the computer. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. The socket is set to 6.4GB/s. The socket will also support the Intel Prescott CPU when available. ...
... Gold Mark Incorrect installation of up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2). Make sure to ensure system stability and performance. 3. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-11 For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Install the CPU. 2. Power up to Enabled. The item appears only...512KB L2 cache. Reboot the computer. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. The socket is set to 6.4GB/s. The socket will also support the Intel Prescott CPU when available. ...
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1.10.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-17
1.10.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-17
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If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. You may configure two hard disks to the UltraATA100/66/33 master device. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21 Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, ...match the covered hole on the next page. Refer to the secondary IDE connector. P4P800-MX PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P4P800-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 Important note when using legacy OS Refer to configure P-ATA...
If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. You may configure two hard disks to the UltraATA100/66/33 master device. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-21 Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, ...match the covered hole on the next page. Refer to the secondary IDE connector. P4P800-MX PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P4P800-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 Important note when using legacy OS Refer to configure P-ATA...
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...specifications. ICH5 supports a maximum of six (6) devices using these OS. Supported Disabled S-ATA Port 0 Port 1 (1 device) (1 device) - - 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Operating System P-ATA Primary Secondary (2 devices) (2 devices) 1. ICH5 supports a maximum of four (4) devices using these OS. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P4P800-MX... SATA1 ® GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P4P800-MX SATA Connectors Parallel ATA and Serial ATA...
...specifications. ICH5 supports a maximum of six (6) devices using these OS. Supported Disabled S-ATA Port 0 Port 1 (1 device) (1 device) - - 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Operating System P-ATA Primary Secondary (2 devices) (2 devices) 1. ICH5 supports a maximum of four (4) devices using these OS. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P4P800-MX... SATA1 ® GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P4P800-MX SATA Connectors Parallel ATA and Serial ATA...
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The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. P4P800-MX USB+8V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V USB+7V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND ® USB56 P4P800-MX USB 2.0 Connectors 1 USB78 1 NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+6V The USB.... USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-27 11.
The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. P4P800-MX USB+8V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V USB+7V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND ® USB56 P4P800-MX USB 2.0 Connectors 1 USB78 1 NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+6V The USB.... USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 1-27 11.
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...• ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWR ) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. P4P800-MX System Panel connector • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector connects to light up when you turn on... expand the life of the specific connector colors as described. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Power LED Speaker Connector PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P4P800-MX IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The System...
...• ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWR ) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. P4P800-MX System Panel connector • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector connects to light up when you turn on... expand the life of the specific connector colors as described. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Power LED Speaker Connector PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P4P800-MX IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The System...
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A configurable field is enclosed in ] [Disabled] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll ... example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter. 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show...
A configurable field is enclosed in ] [Disabled] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll ... example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter. 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show...
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... P-ATA+S-ATA] Allows selection of the IDE ports to activate if you set to [Secondary P-ATA+SATA] to any of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] The Enhanced Mode Support On appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set... BIOS. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for advanced users only. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting to Enhanced Mode. AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Set to [Primary P-ATA...
... P-ATA+S-ATA] Allows selection of the IDE ports to activate if you set to [Secondary P-ATA+SATA] to any of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] The Enhanced Mode Support On appears only when the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode is set... BIOS. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for advanced users only. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting to Enhanced Mode. AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Set to [Primary P-ATA...
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... an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is installed in the system so that the latter can... devices that an ISA graphics device is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] DMA Channel xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specific DMA channel is free for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to [Disabled] deactivates this feature.
... an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is installed in the system so that the latter can... devices that an ISA graphics device is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] DMA Channel xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specific DMA channel is free for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to [Disabled] deactivates this feature.
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...on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the ASIC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-21 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for ... Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for ACPI 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [S1...
...on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the ASIC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard 2-21 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for ... Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for ACPI 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [S1...
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... following error message appears: "Hardware Monitor found an error. You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. If any of the monitored items is out of the fans is not connected to enter SETUP". 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter Power...
... following error message appears: "Hardware Monitor found an error. You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. If any of the monitored items is out of the fans is not connected to enter SETUP". 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter Power...
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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. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, ...or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
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. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, ...or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P800-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5...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 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-4 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 ...
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P800-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5...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 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-4 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 ...
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P4P800-MX specifications summary CPU Support the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package on 90 nm process Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology Chipset ... 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out support LAN Realtek® RTL8101L 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN controller VGA Intel® Extreme Graphics Special features ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Video port 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...
P4P800-MX specifications summary CPU Support the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package on 90 nm process Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology Chipset ... 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out support LAN Realtek® RTL8101L 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN controller VGA Intel® Extreme Graphics Special features ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Video port 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...