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... 2-22 2.5 Power Menu 2-24 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-26 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-29 2.7 Exit Menu 2-31 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 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 Software information 3-5 3.3.1 Multi-channel audio feature 3-5 3.3.2 ASUS Instant Music 3-8 3.3.3 ASUS USB Flash Disk 3-10 3.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 3-11...
... 2-22 2.5 Power Menu 2-24 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-26 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-29 2.7 Exit Menu 2-31 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 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 Software information 3-5 3.3.1 Multi-channel audio feature 3-5 3.3.2 ASUS Instant Music 3-8 3.3.3 ASUS USB Flash Disk 3-10 3.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 3-11...
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... (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA ...94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD...
... (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA ...94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD...
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P4PE BP specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) LAN (optional) Special features Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel® ... Intel 82801DB ICH4 533/400 MHz 3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory Supports PC2700/PC2100 (FSB533) or PC2100/PC1600 (FSB400) unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 6 x PCI (includes one ASUS BlueMagic PCI slot) 2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connectors ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC BROADCOM®...
P4PE BP specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) LAN (optional) Special features Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel® ... Intel 82801DB ICH4 533/400 MHz 3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory Supports PC2700/PC2100 (FSB533) or PC2100/PC1600 (FSB400) unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 6 x PCI (includes one ASUS BlueMagic PCI slot) 2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connectors ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC BROADCOM®...
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... in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x P4PE BP specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB ports CPU/...) Front panel audio connector (optional) 4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Instant Music PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
... in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x P4PE BP specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB ports CPU/...) Front panel audio connector (optional) 4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Instant Music PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
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... the world of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Supporting up to get ahead in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) ASUS P4PE BP series support CD ASUS USB 2.0/GAME module ASUS S/PDIF module ASUS USB Flash Disk InterVideo WinDVD Suite CD Instant Music keyboard label IDE and FDD airflow cables I/O shield...
... the world of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Supporting up to get ahead in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) ASUS P4PE BP series support CD ASUS USB 2.0/GAME module ASUS S/PDIF module ASUS USB Flash Disk InterVideo WinDVD Suite CD Instant Music keyboard label IDE and FDD airflow cables I/O shield...
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... The P4PE Black Pearl supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HyperThreading Technology, and new power design that allows 3.06 GHz or higher CPU speeds. The compressed design eliminates cable clutter within the chassis, thus optimizing internal airflow. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user... guide 1-3 What a relief! With easily removable color-coded pull-tab connectors, connecting devices bacomes an easy task. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the ...
... The P4PE Black Pearl supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HyperThreading Technology, and new power design that allows 3.06 GHz or higher CPU speeds. The compressed design eliminates cable clutter within the chassis, thus optimizing internal airflow. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user... guide 1-3 What a relief! With easily removable color-coded pull-tab connectors, connecting devices bacomes an easy task. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the ...
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... connector. The ICH4 also contains the necessary arbitration and buffering for the floppy disk drive. This chip performs multiple system functions that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from a standard power supply to ... of these interfaces. 10 Speech controller. One side of the IDE ribbon cable. 9 South bridge controller. This Winbond speech controller supports the ASUS POST Reporter for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor, with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on...
... connector. The ICH4 also contains the necessary arbitration and buffering for the floppy disk drive. This chip performs multiple system functions that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from a standard power supply to ... of these interfaces. 10 Speech controller. One side of the IDE ribbon cable. 9 South bridge controller. This Winbond speech controller supports the ASUS POST Reporter for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor, with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on...
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.... These six 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. The ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot (blue slot) supports future ASUS function cards compliant to a Local Area Network (...LAN) through a network hub. (on audio models only) 25 Microphone jack. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. 28 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS P4PE BP...
.... These six 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. The ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot (blue slot) supports future ASUS function cards compliant to a Local Area Network (...LAN) through a network hub. (on audio models only) 25 Microphone jack. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. 28 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS P4PE BP...
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... Pentium 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports HyperThreading Techonology. 3. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-11 This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of 4.2GB/s and 3.2GB/s.... code. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. This processor supports 533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates of the CPU socket. Gold Mark Incorrect installation of the CPU into...
... Pentium 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports HyperThreading Techonology. 3. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-11 This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of 4.2GB/s and 3.2GB/s.... code. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. This processor supports 533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates of the CPU socket. Gold Mark Incorrect installation of the CPU into...
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...retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. These sockets support up to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-13 Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components.... (FSB533) or PC2100/PC1600 (FSB400) DDR DIMMs. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. ® P4PE BP 80 Pins 104 Pins P4PE BP 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the socket. 3.
...retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. These sockets support up to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-13 Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components.... (FSB533) or PC2100/PC1600 (FSB400) DDR DIMMs. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. ® P4PE BP 80 Pins 104 Pins P4PE BP 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the socket. 3.
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... double-sided DIMM into DIMM2 and DIMM3 sockets at the same time but neither one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. NOTE: The AGP slot supports only 1.5V AGP cards. 2. Turn on this motherboard. 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has three PCI slots and one can be x16 DDR ... to the card documentation. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9.1 Memory configurations You may install any . Double-sided x16 DDR DIMMs are not supported on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any DDR DIMMs with the chassis. Install the drivers and/or software applications for...
... double-sided DIMM into DIMM2 and DIMM3 sockets at the same time but neither one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. NOTE: The AGP slot supports only 1.5V AGP cards. 2. Turn on this motherboard. 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has three PCI slots and one can be x16 DDR ... to the card documentation. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9.1 Memory configurations You may install any . Double-sided x16 DDR DIMMs are not supported on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any DDR DIMMs with the chassis. Install the drivers and/or software applications for...
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.... 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard AB PCI slot 1 -- PCI slot 3 -- PCI slot 4 -- shared - - - - - - shared - - ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-15 Onboard USB controller HC0 shared - shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - PCI...
.... 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard AB PCI slot 1 -- PCI slot 3 -- PCI slot 4 -- shared - - - - - - shared - - ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-15 Onboard USB controller HC0 shared - shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - PCI...
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... to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up , try reversing the 2-pin plug. IDE_LED1 P4PE BP HD Activity LED 2. P4PE BP TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not ® light up . After connecting one end to the motherboard, ...removed to the hard disk activity LED. PIN 1 P4PE BP Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction FLOPPY1 ® P4PE BP NOTE: Orient the red markings on the motherboard. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. 1.12 Connectors ...
... to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up , try reversing the 2-pin plug. IDE_LED1 P4PE BP HD Activity LED 2. P4PE BP TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not ® light up . After connecting one end to the motherboard, ...removed to the hard disk activity LED. PIN 1 P4PE BP Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction FLOPPY1 ® P4PE BP NOTE: Orient the red markings on the motherboard. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. 1.12 Connectors ...
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... your power supply has a thermal monitoring feature, connect its jumper accordingly. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary ... hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. It is removed to this connector. ® P4PE BP TRPWR1 Ground TRPWR P4PE BP Power Supply Thermal Connector ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-19 Refer to the UltraDMA/100/66 master device. one for the primary IDE connector...
... your power supply has a thermal monitoring feature, connect its jumper accordingly. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary ... hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. It is removed to this connector. ® P4PE BP TRPWR1 Ground TRPWR P4PE BP Power Supply Thermal Connector ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-19 Refer to the UltraDMA/100/66 master device. one for the primary IDE connector...
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...module mounts to a small opening on system chassis that support this lead to this feature. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4PE BP P4PE BP Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) 7. Infrared module connector (5-1 pin IR1) This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Chassis intrusion...requires an external detection mechanism such as shown in BIOS to the pin definitions. ® P4PE BP IR1 1 P4PE BP Infrared Module Connector +5V IRRX GND IRTX Front View Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-21
...module mounts to a small opening on system chassis that support this lead to this feature. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4PE BP P4PE BP Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) 7. Infrared module connector (5-1 pin IR1) This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Chassis intrusion...requires an external detection mechanism such as shown in BIOS to the pin definitions. ® P4PE BP IR1 1 P4PE BP Infrared Module Connector +5V IRRX GND IRTX Front View Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-21
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...connectors on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® P4PE BP P4PE BP Game Connector +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V GAME1 1 MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-22 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are...
...connectors on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® P4PE BP P4PE BP Game Connector +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V GAME1 1 MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-22 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are...
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... that support the next generation USB peripherals such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. MODEM1 Modem-In Ground Ground Modem-Out ® P4PE BP CD1(Black) AUX1 (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4PE BP Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-23 10. USB+5V LP5LP5+ GND NC ® P4PE BP P4PE BP USB...
... that support the next generation USB peripherals such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. MODEM1 Modem-In Ground Ground Modem-Out ® P4PE BP CD1(Black) AUX1 (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4PE BP Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-23 10. USB+5V LP5LP5+ GND NC ® P4PE BP P4PE BP USB...
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... of the code displayed on the motherboard. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that you...
... of the code displayed on the motherboard. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that you...
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... persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
... persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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... motherboard, install a VGA card into one of the original BIOS with the AFLASH.EXE utility to start the auto-recovery procedure. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-7 Boot the computer using the bootable support CD: 1. If the BIOS data or codes are corrupted, the following the procedure in case the original BIOS fails or...
... motherboard, install a VGA card into one of the original BIOS with the AFLASH.EXE utility to start the auto-recovery procedure. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-7 Boot the computer using the bootable support CD: 1. If the BIOS data or codes are corrupted, the following the procedure in case the original BIOS fails or...