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It includes description of the P4B-LX motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists ... list 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-LX motherboard. viii About this document. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the...
It includes description of the P4B-LX motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists ... list 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-LX motherboard. viii About this document. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the...
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... technology making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4B-LX package for the following items. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard (micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 x 9.6 inches) ASUS P4B-LX support CD ASUS 2-port USB module ASUS 2-port 1394 module and two 8-to-6 pin cables 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100...
... technology making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4B-LX package for the following items. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard (micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 x 9.6 inches) ASUS P4B-LX support CD ASUS 2-port USB module ASUS 2-port 1394 module and two 8-to-6 pin cables 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100...
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... when the system is one with infrared support), watchdog timer, and a MIDI interface compatible with 400MHz system bus. 2 North bridge controller. This controller called mPGA478 B. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-3 The MCH provides the processor interface, system memory interface, AGP interface, and Hub Interface. 3 SDRAM DIMM sockets.
... when the system is one with infrared support), watchdog timer, and a MIDI interface compatible with 400MHz system bus. 2 North bridge controller. This controller called mPGA478 B. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-3 The MCH provides the processor interface, system memory interface, AGP interface, and Hub Interface. 3 SDRAM DIMM sockets.
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... heatsink retention module base already installed. 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-LX motherboard user guide 1-5 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other motherboard components. You do not have to a Local Area Network (LAN) through...
... heatsink retention module base already installed. 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-LX motherboard user guide 1-5 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other motherboard components. You do not have to a Local Area Network (LAN) through...
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... the screws! Refer to the image below. 2.1.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. The P4B-LX uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the... the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Failure to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you place it .
... the screws! Refer to the image below. 2.1.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. The P4B-LX uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the... the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Failure to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you place it .
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... do not to touch the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component. 2. LED1 P4B-LX P4B-LX Onboard LED ON Power ON or Sleep Mode OFF Power OFF or Soft-Off Mode Figure 2-3 Onboard Power LED ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-3 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before handling components to...
... do not to touch the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component. 2. LED1 P4B-LX P4B-LX Onboard LED ON Power ON or Sleep Mode OFF Power OFF or Soft-Off Mode Figure 2-3 Onboard Power LED ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-3 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before handling components to...
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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. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. Figure 2-5 Intel 478-pin ZIF Socket 2. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-LX 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 a 90°-100° angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. Figure 2-5 Intel 478-pin ZIF Socket 2. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-5
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The retention module base is already installed on the retention module base. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-7 In case you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor, the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism. 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink ...
The retention module base is already installed on the retention module base. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-7 In case you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor, the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism. 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink ...
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3. Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-9 When secure, the retention locks should point to the module base. Figure 2-11 Fan and Retention Mechanism Installed and Locked 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to opposite directions.
3. Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-9 When secure, the retention locks should point to the module base. Figure 2-11 Fan and Retention Mechanism Installed and Locked 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to opposite directions.
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... socket such that the notches on the DIMM match the breaks on the socket. 3. Figure 2-14 Installing a DIMM Unlocked Retaining Clip Figure 2-15 Installed DIMM ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide Locked Retaining Clip 2-11 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
... socket such that the notches on the DIMM match the breaks on the socket. 3. Figure 2-14 Installing a DIMM Unlocked Retaining Clip Figure 2-15 Installed DIMM ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide Locked Retaining Clip 2-11 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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... card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. Figure 2-17 Installing a PCI Card ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-13 Make sure to use . 4. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite...
... card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. Figure 2-17 Installing a PCI Card ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-13 Make sure to use . 4. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite...
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... support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you ask for 1.5v P4B-LX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-15 The AGP slot supports only 1.5V AGP cards. When you buy an AGP card, make... an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on a PCI slot. 2.6.3 PCI slots This motherboard has three 32-bit PCI slots. P4B-LX Keyed for one with PCI specifications.
... support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you ask for 1.5v P4B-LX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-15 The AGP slot supports only 1.5V AGP cards. When you buy an AGP card, make... an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on a PCI slot. 2.6.3 PCI slots This motherboard has three 32-bit PCI slots. P4B-LX Keyed for one with PCI specifications.
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... disk drives. 1. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the motherboard. Do not place jumper caps over connector pins. P4B-LX PIN 1 P4B-LX Floppy Disk Drive Connector Figure 2-21 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-17 Doing so may be on the opposite side on the connectors. 2.8 Connectors This section describes and...
... disk drives. 1. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the motherboard. Do not place jumper caps over connector pins. P4B-LX PIN 1 P4B-LX Floppy Disk Drive Connector Figure 2-21 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-17 Doing so may be on the opposite side on the connectors. 2.8 Connectors This section describes and...
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...the fan connectors. Orient the fans properly to allow air flow to the ground pin. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4B-LX CHASIS_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4B-LX 12-Volt Fan Connectors Figure 2-23 Fan Connectors 4. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire... DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers! P4B-LX P4B-LX USB Header Figure 2-24 USB Header USB23 1 5 6 10 1: USB Power 6: USB Power 2: USBP2- 7: USBP3- 3: USBP2+ 8: USBP3+ 4: GND 9: GND 5: NC ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-19 CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, ...
...the fan connectors. Orient the fans properly to allow air flow to the ground pin. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4B-LX CHASIS_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4B-LX 12-Volt Fan Connectors Figure 2-23 Fan Connectors 4. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire... DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers! P4B-LX P4B-LX USB Header Figure 2-24 USB Header USB23 1 5 6 10 1: USB Power 6: USB Power 2: USBP2- 7: USBP3- 3: USBP2+ 8: USBP3+ 4: GND 9: GND 5: NC ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-19 CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, ...
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... Internal Audio Connectors 7. Connect the 8-pin connectors to these headers. 8-pin Connector 6-pin Connector P4B-LX P4B-LX IEEE-1394 Headers Ground Ground TPA2+ TPA2TPB2+ TPB2Ground +12V +12V Ground TPB2TPB2+ TPA2TPA2+ Ground Ground 1394HEAD3 1394HEAD2 Figure 2-27 Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-21 IEEE-1394 headers (two 8-pin 1394HEAD2, 1394HEAD3) (optional) These headers...
... Internal Audio Connectors 7. Connect the 8-pin connectors to these headers. 8-pin Connector 6-pin Connector P4B-LX P4B-LX IEEE-1394 Headers Ground Ground TPA2+ TPA2TPB2+ TPB2Ground +12V +12V Ground TPB2TPB2+ TPA2TPA2+ Ground Ground 1394HEAD3 1394HEAD2 Figure 2-27 Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-21 IEEE-1394 headers (two 8-pin 1394HEAD2, 1394HEAD3) (optional) These headers...
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... connector connects to this 2-pin connector. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-23 Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or...
... connector connects to this 2-pin connector. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-23 Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or...
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If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power switch. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 3-1 Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card ...
If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power switch. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 3-1 Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card ...