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30.5cm (12.0in) PS/2 KBPWR USBPWR01 USB1 USB2 RJ-45 COM1 24.4cm (9.60in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN OVER_VOLT IR_CON AUX+12V PWR_FAN SMARTCON COM2 ATX12V CHA_FAN LAN_EN BCS1 BCS2 AUX INT_MIC HPHONE CD SPDIF_C ® MODEM AAPANEL Winbond SPEECH LED2 01 23 45 P4B-E CLR_CMOS MS SD SMART RAID_IDE2 ASUS ASIC RAID_SEL RAID_EN CNRUSB0 CNRUSB1 CHAS1 LED1 USBPWR23 USB23 TRPWR JEN HDDLED AFPANEL PANEL RAID_IDE1 2-2
30.5cm (12.0in) PS/2 KBPWR USBPWR01 USB1 USB2 RJ-45 COM1 24.4cm (9.60in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN OVER_VOLT IR_CON AUX+12V PWR_FAN SMARTCON COM2 ATX12V CHA_FAN LAN_EN BCS1 BCS2 AUX INT_MIC HPHONE CD SPDIF_C ® MODEM AAPANEL Winbond SPEECH LED2 01 23 45 P4B-E CLR_CMOS MS SD SMART RAID_IDE2 ASUS ASIC RAID_SEL RAID_EN CNRUSB0 CNRUSB1 CHAS1 LED1 USBPWR23 USB23 TRPWR JEN HDDLED AFPANEL PANEL RAID_IDE1 2-2
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... the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
... the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
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... MPU-401 UART mode compatible MIDI/game port, and a Flash ROM interface. 7 ASUS EZ Plug™ Auxilliary +12V connector. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 1-3 This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for a 360K/720K.../1.44M/ 2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, a Standard Infrared (SIR), one of the two major components of the Intel 845 (Brookdale) chipset. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket...
... MPU-401 UART mode compatible MIDI/game port, and a Flash ROM interface. 7 ASUS EZ Plug™ Auxilliary +12V connector. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 1-3 This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for a 360K/720K.../1.44M/ 2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, a Standard Infrared (SIR), one of the two major components of the Intel 845 (Brookdale) chipset. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket...
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... supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. ASUS POST Reporter™ P4B-E offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced 0.18...
... supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. ASUS POST Reporter™ P4B-E offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced 0.18...
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...) DIMM Socket 3 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) PARALLEL PORT 30.5cm (12.0in) COM2 FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE GAME_AUDIO Line ATX12V Out Line In Mic CHA_FAN In Intel 845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 45 P4B-E LAN_EN ...) CLR_CMOS 4Mbit Firmware Hub MS SD SMART PROMISE IDE ATA-100 RAID O/I Controller RAID_IDE2 ASUS ASIC RAID_SEL RAID_EN CNRUSB0 CNRUSB1 TRPWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power JEN CHAS1 SWITCH ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor LED1 USBPWR23 USB23 HDDLED AFPANEL PANEL RAID_IDE1 Figure 2-2 Motherboard Layout The...
...) DIMM Socket 3 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) PARALLEL PORT 30.5cm (12.0in) COM2 FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE GAME_AUDIO Line ATX12V Out Line In Mic CHA_FAN In Intel 845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 45 P4B-E LAN_EN ...) CLR_CMOS 4Mbit Firmware Hub MS SD SMART PROMISE IDE ATA-100 RAID O/I Controller RAID_IDE2 ASUS ASIC RAID_SEL RAID_EN CNRUSB0 CNRUSB1 TRPWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power JEN CHAS1 SWITCH ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor LED1 USBPWR23 USB23 HDDLED AFPANEL PANEL RAID_IDE1 Figure 2-2 Motherboard Layout The...
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... LED Figure 2-3 Onboard LEDs ON Incorrect AGP Card OFF Correct AGP Card LED1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 2-3 If you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Whenever you install or remove any component, ensure that came with ... or the power cord is switched off mode, a reminder that you plug in the bag that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them due to touch the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in a 1.5V AGP card. Use a grounded wrist...
... LED Figure 2-3 Onboard LEDs ON Incorrect AGP Card OFF Correct AGP Card LED1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 2-3 If you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Whenever you install or remove any component, ensure that came with ... or the power cord is switched off mode, a reminder that you plug in the bag that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them due to touch the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in a 1.5V AGP card. Use a grounded wrist...
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... performance by allowing higher processor frequencies, faster execution of integer instructions, and a data transfer rate of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the illustration... corner. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. The Intel NetBurst micro-architecture features the hyper-pipelined technology, rapid execution engine, 400MHz system bus, and execution trace cache. Incorrect ...
... performance by allowing higher processor frequencies, faster execution of integer instructions, and a data transfer rate of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the illustration... corner. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. The Intel NetBurst micro-architecture features the hyper-pipelined technology, rapid execution engine, 400MHz system bus, and execution trace cache. Incorrect ...
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2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Figure 2-5 Intel 478-pin ZIF Socket 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 2-5 Socket Lever 90 - 100 Figure 2-6 CPU Socket Lever at 90° -100° Angle Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Figure 2-5 Intel 478-pin ZIF Socket 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 2-5 Socket Lever 90 - 100 Figure 2-6 CPU Socket Lever at 90° -100° Angle Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
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... 5. When the CPU is locked. Figure 2-8 Installed CPU 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the... socket lever. 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3. ...
... 5. When the CPU is locked. Figure 2-8 Installed CPU 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the... socket lever. 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3. ...
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...the following combinations. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to 3GB system memory using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC100/133 DIMMs. 88 Pins P4B-E ® 60 Pins P4B-E 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 20 Pins Figure 2-13 DIMM Sockets Location and SDR DIMMs DIMMs are keyed with three Single ...Data Rate (SDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM (SDR) Total Memory Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) 64MB, 128MB...
...the following combinations. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to 3GB system memory using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC100/133 DIMMs. 88 Pins P4B-E ® 60 Pins P4B-E 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 20 Pins Figure 2-13 DIMM Sockets Location and SDR DIMMs DIMMs are keyed with three Single ...Data Rate (SDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM (SDR) Total Memory Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) 64MB, 128MB...
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...2-14 Installing a DIMM Unlocked Retaining Clip Figure 2-15 Installed DIMM ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide Locked Retaining Clip 2-11 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notches on the DIMM match the breaks on the socket. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM... into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and...
...2-14 Installing a DIMM Unlocked Retaining Clip Figure 2-15 Installed DIMM ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide Locked Retaining Clip 2-11 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notches on the DIMM match the breaks on the socket. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM... into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and...
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Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Figure 2-16 Removing a DIMM 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Figure 2-16 Removing a DIMM 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
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...to section "2.7 Switches and jumpers." 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up System failed CPU test • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instruction on page x. These POST messages are not defective. • Refer to inform you will hear the specific cause of system ...AGP card is a list of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. See section "4.4 Advanced menu." • In jumper mode, refer to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. System failed VGA test • Install a PCI VGA card into one of the...
...to section "2.7 Switches and jumpers." 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up System failed CPU test • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instruction on page x. These POST messages are not defective. • Refer to inform you will hear the specific cause of system ...AGP card is a list of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. See section "4.4 Advanced menu." • In jumper mode, refer to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. System failed VGA test • Install a PCI VGA card into one of the...
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...Central Processing Unit (CPU) fan connector 2-9 installation 2-5 Level 1/Level 2 Cache 4-16 Speed 4-15 CPU socket 1-3 VCore Settings 4-16 Chip Configuration 4-17 Clear RTC RAM 2-25 Connectors HDD LED 2-26 CODEC 1-4 Communications and Networking Riser 1-4, ...2-16 Connectors ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 2-31 ATX 12V 1-3 ATX power 1-3 chassis alarm 2-29 digital audio 2-33 fan 2-30 .../OUT 2-33 USB port 2-30 CPU bus frequency 2-18 CPU frequency 2-19 ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide I-1
...Central Processing Unit (CPU) fan connector 2-9 installation 2-5 Level 1/Level 2 Cache 4-16 Speed 4-15 CPU socket 1-3 VCore Settings 4-16 Chip Configuration 4-17 Clear RTC RAM 2-25 Connectors HDD LED 2-26 CODEC 1-4 Communications and Networking Riser 1-4, ...2-16 Connectors ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 2-31 ATX 12V 1-3 ATX power 1-3 chassis alarm 2-29 digital audio 2-33 fan 2-30 .../OUT 2-33 USB port 2-30 CPU bus frequency 2-18 CPU frequency 2-19 ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide I-1
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D DIMM installing 2-11 removing 2-12 DIMM sockets 1-3 DIP switches 1-3, 2-17 E Expansion card installation 2-13 IRQ assigments 2-14 Expansion slots 1-5, 2-13 AGP 1-5 CNR 1-4 PCI 1-5 E-Color 3Deep 5-4 F Flash EEPROM 1-4 Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 H Hard Disk Drives (...
D DIMM installing 2-11 removing 2-12 DIMM sockets 1-3 DIP switches 1-3, 2-17 E Expansion card installation 2-13 IRQ assigments 2-14 Expansion slots 1-5, 2-13 AGP 1-5 CNR 1-4 PCI 1-5 E-Color 3Deep 5-4 F Flash EEPROM 1-4 Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 H Hard Disk Drives (...
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...Test 4-30 POST Messages 3-2 customizing 5-16 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1-5 PS/2 Mouse Port 1-5 PS/2 Mouse Function Control 4-17 Super I/O chipset 1-4 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-3 Boot Logo 5-13 DOS Utilities 5-7 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-8 readme file 5-9 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-9 Welcome screen ... 4-18 RAS Precharge Time 4-18 Video Memory 4-19 RAS to CAS Delay 4-18 Z Serial Ports 1-5, 4-20 Slots ZIF socket 2-4 AGP 2-15 CNR 2-16 PCI 2-15 Smart Card Reader 2-35 SMART Monitoring 4-12 SPDIF audio 2-33 ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide I-3
...Test 4-30 POST Messages 3-2 customizing 5-16 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1-5 PS/2 Mouse Port 1-5 PS/2 Mouse Function Control 4-17 Super I/O chipset 1-4 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-3 Boot Logo 5-13 DOS Utilities 5-7 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-8 readme file 5-9 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-9 Welcome screen ... 4-18 RAS Precharge Time 4-18 Video Memory 4-19 RAS to CAS Delay 4-18 Z Serial Ports 1-5, 4-20 Slots ZIF socket 2-4 AGP 2-15 CNR 2-16 PCI 2-15 Smart Card Reader 2-35 SMART Monitoring 4-12 SPDIF audio 2-33 ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide I-3