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... contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Glossary This part lists the technical terms that you need when installing the ASUS P4B-LS motherboard. viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
... contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Glossary This part lists the technical terms that you need when installing the ASUS P4B-LS motherboard. viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
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... standout in your retailer. Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4B-LS package for the following items. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard (ATX form factor: 12-in x 8.6-in 478-pin package/Northwood Processor coupled with the Intel® 845...guides Quick Setup Guide and Reference Card If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The P4B-LS incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in ) ASUS LS99 LAN/SCSI card (for ASUS LS99 proprietary expansion slot) ASUS P4B-LS support CD ASUS 2-port USB module 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/...
... standout in your retailer. Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4B-LS package for the following items. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard (ATX form factor: 12-in x 8.6-in 478-pin package/Northwood Processor coupled with the Intel® 845...guides Quick Setup Guide and Reference Card If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The P4B-LS incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in ) ASUS LS99 LAN/SCSI card (for ASUS LS99 proprietary expansion slot) ASUS P4B-LS support CD ASUS 2-port USB module 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/...
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... easy connectivity, one-touch management of various peripherals, and convenient monitoring of up your system the easiest way. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 1-3 The Smart Card Reader promotes cutting-edge technology featuring increased security for authenticating online transactions, editing...and more information. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking The P4B-LS overclocking features: • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in Turbo Mode • adjustable Vcore and VIO ASUS iPanel support The motherboard supports the ASUS iPanel to 200MHz at 1MHz increments • optimized ...
... easy connectivity, one-touch management of various peripherals, and convenient monitoring of up your system the easiest way. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 1-3 The Smart Card Reader promotes cutting-edge technology featuring increased security for authenticating online transactions, editing...and more information. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking The P4B-LS overclocking features: • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in Turbo Mode • adjustable Vcore and VIO ASUS iPanel support The motherboard supports the ASUS iPanel to 200MHz at 1MHz increments • optimized ...
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... 9 AGP warning LED. Connect a 4-pin device connector from a standard power supply to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 6 ASUS EZ Plug™ Auxilliary +12V connector. This socket accommodates the Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor with the south bridge Intel...CPU socket. This ASUS patented auxilliary power connector is present on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 5 Floppy disk connector. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up if you don't have at least 1A on PCB R1.05 or later versions.) ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide ...
... 9 AGP warning LED. Connect a 4-pin device connector from a standard power supply to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 6 ASUS EZ Plug™ Auxilliary +12V connector. This socket accommodates the Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor with the south bridge Intel...CPU socket. This ASUS patented auxilliary power connector is present on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 5 Floppy disk connector. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up if you don't have at least 1A on PCB R1.05 or later versions.) ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide ...
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... editing audio files. 26 Serial ports. This purple 6-pin connector is shipped with a boxed CPU. Retention Module Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 1-7 This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 22 Microphone jack. This module should fit the...
... editing audio files. 26 Serial ports. This purple 6-pin connector is shipped with a boxed CPU. Retention Module Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 1-7 This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 22 Microphone jack. This module should fit the...
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... motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. The edge...
... motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. The edge...
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... the ATX power supply is present on PCB R1.05 and later versions.) WARNING ® P4B-LS ON Incorrect AGP Card OFF Correct AGP Card LED1 P4B-LS Onboard LED Figure 2-3 Onboard LEDs ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-3 Hold components by an incorrect AGP card. If you plug in a 1.5V...
... the ATX power supply is present on PCB R1.05 and later versions.) WARNING ® P4B-LS ON Incorrect AGP Card OFF Correct AGP Card LED1 P4B-LS Onboard LED Figure 2-3 Onboard LEDs ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-3 Hold components by an incorrect AGP card. If you plug in a 1.5V...
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Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Figure 2-6 CPU Socket Lever at 90° -100° Angle Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. Figure 2-5 Intel 478-pin ZIF Socket 2. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-5 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it 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 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Figure 2-6 CPU Socket Lever at 90° -100° Angle Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. Figure 2-5 Intel 478-pin ZIF Socket 2. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-5 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1.
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.... If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-7 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor, the package...
.... If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-7 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor, the package...
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ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-9 3. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector Don't forget to opposite directions. When secure, the retention locks should point to ...
ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-9 3. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector Don't forget to opposite directions. When secure, the retention locks should point to ...
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... other system components. 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Figure 2-14 Installing a DIMM Unlocked Retaining Clip Figure 2-15 Installed DIMM ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide Locked Retaining Clip 2-11 Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap...
... other system components. 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Figure 2-14 Installing a DIMM Unlocked Retaining Clip Figure 2-15 Installed DIMM ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide Locked Retaining Clip 2-11 Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap...
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The motherboard has five standard PCI slots, one ASUS proprietary expansion slot, one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot, and a Communications and Networking Riser (CNR) slot. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ... a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Make sure to use . 4. Figure 2-17 Installed PCI Card ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-13 Replace the system cover. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage...
The motherboard has five standard PCI slots, one ASUS proprietary expansion slot, one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot, and a Communications and Networking Riser (CNR) slot. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ... a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Make sure to use . 4. Figure 2-17 Installed PCI Card ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-13 Replace the system cover. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage...
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.... NEVER install a SiS305based AGP card or any other cards that comply with +1.5V specification. When you ask for 1.5V P4B-LS Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-15 The standard slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card...
.... NEVER install a SiS305based AGP card or any other cards that comply with +1.5V specification. When you ask for 1.5V P4B-LS Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-15 The standard slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card...
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...settings through the DIP switches. The illustration below shows all the DIP switches to use the DIP switches. Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Selection 7. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-17 Frequency Selection 10. In JumperFree mode, set all the switches in conjunction with the DIP switches. JEN OFF ...SWITCH ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ® P4B-LS 2 1 P4B-LS JumperFree™ Mode Setting Jumper Mode Figure 2-22 JumperFree Mode Setting 3 2 Jumper Free (Default) The JEN jumper is adjusted through the ...
...settings through the DIP switches. The illustration below shows all the DIP switches to use the DIP switches. Frequency Multiple 4. Frequency Selection 7. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-17 Frequency Selection 10. In JumperFree mode, set all the switches in conjunction with the DIP switches. JEN OFF ...SWITCH ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ® P4B-LS 2 1 P4B-LS JumperFree™ Mode Setting Jumper Mode Figure 2-22 JumperFree Mode Setting 3 2 Jumper Free (Default) The JEN jumper is adjusted through the ...
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... 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPU 100MHz 105MHz 111MHz 120MHz PCI 33MHz 35MHz 37MHz 40MHz ® P4B-LS ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P4B-LS CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 120MHz 125MHz 133MHz PCI 30MHz 31MHz 33MHz Figure 2-24 CPU Frequency Settings Set the CPU frequency only to be stable... external frequency using the DIP switches, ensure that the JEN jumper is set to send the CPU. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-19 CPU frequency selection (SWITCH Switches 5-9) This option tells the clock generator what ...
... 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPU 100MHz 105MHz 111MHz 120MHz PCI 33MHz 35MHz 37MHz 40MHz ® P4B-LS ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P4B-LS CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 120MHz 125MHz 133MHz PCI 30MHz 31MHz 33MHz Figure 2-24 CPU Frequency Settings Set the CPU frequency only to be stable... external frequency using the DIP switches, ensure that the JEN jumper is set to send the CPU. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-19 CPU frequency selection (SWITCH Switches 5-9) This option tells the clock generator what ...
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.... Otherwise, the system does not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. USB device wake-up Settings ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-21 Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to the front USB ports. 1. 6. This ...that you can provide at least 1A on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers to +5V to wake up . 2. USBPWR ® P4B-LS 12 23 +5VSB +5V (Default) FUSB 12 23 P4B-LS USB Device Wake Up +5VSB +5V (Default) Figure 2-27 USB Device Wake-up (USBPWR, FUSB) Set these jumpers are set to...
.... Otherwise, the system does not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. USB device wake-up Settings ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-21 Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to the front USB ports. 1. 6. This ...that you can provide at least 1A on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers to +5V to wake up . 2. USBPWR ® P4B-LS 12 23 +5VSB +5V (Default) FUSB 12 23 P4B-LS USB Device Wake Up +5VSB +5V (Default) Figure 2-27 USB Device Wake-up (USBPWR, FUSB) Set these jumpers are set to...
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...setting (Disable). Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the jumper cap. 4. Re-install the battery. 5. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-23 When disabled, the allowed Vcore settings are lower. (This feature is recommended that include system setup information such... as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. OVER_VOLT 12 23 ® P4B-LS Disable (Default) Enable P4B-LS OVER_VOLT Setting 10. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Place a jumper cap over -voltage (OVER_VOLT) When enabled, this jumper...
...setting (Disable). Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the jumper cap. 4. Re-install the battery. 5. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-23 When disabled, the allowed Vcore settings are lower. (This feature is recommended that include system setup information such... as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. OVER_VOLT 12 23 ® P4B-LS Disable (Default) Enable P4B-LS OVER_VOLT Setting 10. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Place a jumper cap over -voltage (OVER_VOLT) When enabled, this jumper...
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...another UltraDMA/100/66 cable. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA cable connector. Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector ® P4B-LS NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - You ... install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/100. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-25 one for the secondary IDE connector. 1. If you connect non-UltraDMA/100/66 devices to the secondary IDE connector...
...another UltraDMA/100/66 cable. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA cable connector. Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector ® P4B-LS NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - You ... install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/100. ASUS P4B-LS motherboard user guide 2-25 one for the secondary IDE connector. 1. If you connect non-UltraDMA/100/66 devices to the secondary IDE connector...