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... information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4PE BP specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Before you proceed 1-9 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-10 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-10 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-10 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.8.1 Overview 1-11 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.9 System memory 1-13 1.9.1 Memory configurations...
... information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4PE BP specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Before you proceed 1-9 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-10 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-10 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-10 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.8.1 Overview 1-11 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.9 System memory 1-13 1.9.1 Memory configurations...
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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® Pentium® 4/Celeron .../66/33 connectors ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC BROADCOM® BCM4401 Fast Ethernet controller ASUS JumperFree™ mode ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Instant Music ASUS POST Reporter Power Loss Restart SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) Adjustable CPU VCORE, memory, and AGP voltages Multi-language BIOS 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 1 x PS/2 ...
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® Pentium® 4/Celeron .../66/33 connectors ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC BROADCOM® BCM4401 Fast Ethernet controller ASUS JumperFree™ mode ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Instant Music ASUS POST Reporter Power Loss Restart SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) Adjustable CPU VCORE, memory, and AGP voltages Multi-language BIOS 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 1 x PS/2 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...connectors, connecting devices bacomes an easy task. WinDVD 4, the most user-friendly software for more convenient than ever! ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-3 ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to mobilize your data so easily. See page 3-8 for MPEG 1&2 video...take system cabling to a new dimension. See page 3-10. What a relief! Supporting a USB interface in ASUS motherboards. 3+GHz CPU with Hyper-Threading Technology The P4PE Black Pearl supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HyperThreading Technology, and new power design...
...connectors, connecting devices bacomes an easy task. WinDVD 4, the most user-friendly software for more convenient than ever! ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-3 ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to mobilize your data so easily. See page 3-8 for MPEG 1&2 video...take system cabling to a new dimension. See page 3-10. What a relief! Supporting a USB interface in ASUS motherboards. 3+GHz CPU with Hyper-Threading Technology The P4PE Black Pearl supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HyperThreading Technology, and new power design...
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North Bridge controller 4. ASUS EZ Plug™ 12V connector 6. Line Out jack (optional) 25. Serial ports 28. Refer to Chapter 2 for the component descriptions. 1. Floppy disk connector 8. Super I/O controller 15. Parallel port 22. CPU socket 3. ATX power connector 7. AGP slot 20. IDE connectors 9. Speech ...optional) 18 AGP warning LED 19. Line In jack (optional) 24. Keyboard port See page 1-6 for the specifications of each component. ASUS ASIC 14. Flash ROM 12. Standby power LED 13. PCI slots 16. ATX 12V connector 2. RJ-45 port (optional) 23. ...
North Bridge controller 4. ASUS EZ Plug™ 12V connector 6. Line Out jack (optional) 25. Serial ports 28. Refer to Chapter 2 for the component descriptions. 1. Floppy disk connector 8. Super I/O controller 15. Parallel port 22. CPU socket 3. ATX power connector 7. AGP slot 20. IDE connectors 9. Speech ...optional) 18 AGP warning LED 19. Line In jack (optional) 24. Keyboard port See page 1-6 for the specifications of each component. ASUS ASIC 14. Flash ROM 12. Standby power LED 13. PCI slots 16. ATX 12V connector 2. RJ-45 port (optional) 23. ...
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... bus master IDE controller, up to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I /O controller. Connect a 4pin device connector from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. The Intel® 845PE Memory...Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for efficient utilization of the floppy disk cable. 8 IDE connectors. This Winbond speech controller supports the ASUS POST Reporter for the floppy disk drive. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for configurable vocal POST alerts. 11 Flash ROM. ...
... bus master IDE controller, up to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I /O controller. Connect a 4pin device connector from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. The Intel® 845PE Memory...Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for efficient utilization of the floppy disk cable. 8 IDE connectors. This Winbond speech controller supports the ASUS POST Reporter for the floppy disk drive. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for configurable vocal POST alerts. 11 Flash ROM. ...
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... Pentium 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-11 Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info...
... Pentium 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-11 Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info...
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... and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is in completely. 90 - 100 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Socket Lever Make sure that... it fits in one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that the socket lever is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging ...
... and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is in completely. 90 - 100 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Socket Lever Make sure that... it fits in one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that the socket lever is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging ...
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... system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) and the type of DDR DIMM. CPU FSB 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR DIMM Type PC2700 PC2100 PC2100 PC1600 Memory Frequency 333 MHz 266 MHz 266 MHz...outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-13 DDR DIMM notch 1. Follow these steps to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/PC2100 (FSB533) or PC2100...
... system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) and the type of DDR DIMM. CPU FSB 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR DIMM Type PC2700 PC2100 PC2100 PC1600 Memory Frequency 333 MHz 266 MHz 266 MHz...outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-13 DDR DIMM notch 1. Follow these steps to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/PC2100 (FSB533) or PC2100...
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...on CLRTC1 jumper default position. The RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the...by the onboard button cell battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-17 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4PE BP P4PE BP Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable You do not need to clear ...
...on CLRTC1 jumper default position. The RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the...by the onboard button cell battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 1-17 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4PE BP P4PE BP Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable You do not need to clear ...
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...supply are using the SMBus interface. ® P4PE BP SMB1 1 FLOATING SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +3V P4PE BP SMBus Connector 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you are designed to fit these connectors in only one 4-pin device power plug to the ASUS EZ Plug™ connector labeled EZ_PLUG1. Make ...(20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin EZ_PLUG1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. In addition to the CPU. SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB1) This connector allows you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the 20-...
...supply are using the SMBus interface. ® P4PE BP SMB1 1 FLOATING SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +3V P4PE BP SMBus Connector 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you are designed to fit these connectors in only one 4-pin device power plug to the ASUS EZ Plug™ connector labeled EZ_PLUG1. Make ...(20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin EZ_PLUG1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. In addition to the CPU. SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB1) This connector allows you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the 20-...
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... 2.0/GAME module, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN1 ® P4PE BP Rotation +12V GND GND +12V Rotation P4PE BP 12-Volt Fan Connectors 9. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. DO ... 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 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors ...
... 2.0/GAME module, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN1 ® P4PE BP Rotation +12V GND GND +12V Rotation P4PE BP 12-Volt Fan Connectors 9. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. DO ... 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 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors ...
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...external frequency. If your processor frequency multiple is set to the two subsequent fields. Select [Manual] if you cannot change the setting of the CPU. Set this item. Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to hang or crash. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [... Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-15 The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Options range from 6 to match the speed of this field in conjunction with...
...external frequency. If your processor frequency multiple is set to the two subsequent fields. Select [Manual] if you cannot change the setting of the CPU. Set this item. Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to hang or crash. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [... Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-15 The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Options range from 6 to match the speed of this field in conjunction with...
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... the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. If the system becomes unstable, return to manually select the AGP/PCI frequency. This field allows you to the CPU (see next item). Configuration options: [2.90V] [2.70V] [2.60V][2.50V] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Memory Frequency [Auto] This... field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you to select a specific CPU core voltage. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you keep the default setting [Auto] to allow the system ...
... the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. If the system becomes unstable, return to manually select the AGP/PCI frequency. This field allows you to the CPU (see next item). Configuration options: [2.90V] [2.70V] [2.60V][2.50V] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Memory Frequency [Auto] This... field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you to select a specific CPU core voltage. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you keep the default setting [Auto] to allow the system ...
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...required data. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-17 See Chapter 3 for expansion cards. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you set this feature. When set this field to enable or ...integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using ...
...required data. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-17 See Chapter 3 for expansion cards. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you set this feature. When set this field to enable or ...integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using ...
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...to 16MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Delay Transaction [Enabled] When set this to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. When set to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 266MB/s even if you .... Set this feature, otherwise the system may keep the default [4X Mode] even if you to Turbo mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-19 If you to select the size of the processor. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]...
...to 16MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Delay Transaction [Enabled] When set this to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. When set to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 266MB/s even if you .... Set this feature, otherwise the system may keep the default [4X Mode] even if you to Turbo mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-19 If you to select the size of the processor. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]...
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... feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for the location of the TRPWR1 connector). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-27 You may configure your power supply comes with a two-pin thermal sensor cable, connect this field is set to ...] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] POWER Temperature [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and...
... feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for the location of the TRPWR1 connector). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-27 You may configure your power supply comes with a two-pin thermal sensor cable, connect this field is set to ...] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] POWER Temperature [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and...
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... if you to select the appropriate fan speed ratio for details". Configuration options: [1 Sec/2 Sec] [2 Sec/4 Sec] [3 Sec/6 Sec] [4 Sec/8 Sec] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the... CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in the Fan Speed Ratio field. Enter Power setup menu for the system. If any of range, the...
... if you to select the appropriate fan speed ratio for details". Configuration options: [1 Sec/2 Sec] [2 Sec/4 Sec] [3 Sec/6 Sec] [4 Sec/8 Sec] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the... CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in the Fan Speed Ratio field. Enter Power setup menu for the system. If any of range, the...
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... the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on page viii of the BIOS from the ASUS website. PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to the ASUS website. You may ...at a healthy operating condition. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is for detailed information. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of this information on any detected problems. This utility...
... the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on page viii of the BIOS from the ASUS website. PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to the ASUS website. You may ...at a healthy operating condition. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is for detailed information. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of this information on any detected problems. This utility...