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... includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the topics found in this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B-LX motherboard. About this document. viii It includes description of the...
... includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the topics found in this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B-LX motherboard. About this document. viii It includes description of the...
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...LAN interface, and AC '97-compliant audio features, the P4B-LX is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-1 Supporting up to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. The P4B-LX incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in... of system memory 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...
...LAN interface, and AC '97-compliant audio features, the P4B-LX is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-1 Supporting up to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. The P4B-LX incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in... of system memory 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...
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... soft-off mode. 8 IDE connectors. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. This 20-pin connector connects to sleep mode. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-3 The chipset incorporates Fan Speed Control Monitor (FSCM), event wake-up to the motherboard. The MCH along with 400MHz system bus. 2 North...
... soft-off mode. 8 IDE connectors. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. This 20-pin connector connects to sleep mode. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-3 The chipset incorporates Fan Speed Control Monitor (FSCM), event wake-up to the motherboard. The MCH along with 400MHz system bus. 2 North...
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... the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other devices. 24 USB ports. Retention Module Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-5 This 6-pin digital interface supports electronic devices such as a mouse and PDA. 25 RJ-45 port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel...
... the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other devices. 24 USB ports. Retention Module Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-5 This 6-pin digital interface supports electronic devices such as a mouse and PDA. 25 RJ-45 port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel...
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... x 9.6 inches, a standard fit for most chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-1 Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.1.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install...
... x 9.6 inches, a standard fit for most chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-1 Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.1.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install...
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... indicates that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. 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 you uninstall...
... indicates that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. 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 you uninstall...
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Figure 2-5 Intel 478-pin ZIF Socket 2. 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. ASUS P4B-LX 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.
Figure 2-5 Intel 478-pin ZIF Socket 2. 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. ASUS P4B-LX 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.
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... top of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor, the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-7 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install...
... top of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor, the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-7 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install...
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When secure, the retention locks should point to the module base. 3. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-9 Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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.
When secure, the retention locks should point to the module base. 3. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-9 Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM...
... 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 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM...
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... you may cause you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to use . 4. Figure 2-17 Installing a PCI Card ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-13 Align the card connector with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read...
... you may cause you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to use . 4. Figure 2-17 Installing a PCI Card ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-13 Align the card connector with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read...
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...buy an AGP card, make sure that supports +1.5V AGP cards. When 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. Below is an example ...of the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with +1.5V specification. P4B-LX Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 2.6.3 PCI...
...buy an AGP card, make sure that supports +1.5V AGP cards. When 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. Below is an example ...of the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with +1.5V specification. P4B-LX Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 2.6.3 PCI...
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... and illustrates the internal connectors on the side closest to PIN 1. Pin 1 is removed to Pin 1 on the connectors. 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 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to the power connector on...
... and illustrates the internal connectors on the side closest to PIN 1. Pin 1 is removed to Pin 1 on the connectors. 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 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to the power connector on...
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...! USB header (10-1 pin USB23) If the USB ports on the fan manufacturer. 3. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4B-LX CHASIS_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4B-LX 12-Volt Fan Connectors Figure 2-23 Fan Connectors 4. The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. DO...chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHASSIS_FAN) The fan connectors support a CPU fan and a chassis fan at +12V. 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
...! USB header (10-1 pin USB23) If the USB ports on the fan manufacturer. 3. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4B-LX CHASIS_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4B-LX 12-Volt Fan Connectors Figure 2-23 Fan Connectors 4. The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. DO...chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHASSIS_FAN) The fan connectors support a CPU fan and a chassis fan at +12V. 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
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... these 8-pin headers, and the 6-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 You may also connect 1394-compliant internal hard disk drives...
... these 8-pin headers, and the 6-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 You may also connect 1394-compliant internal hard disk drives...
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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 while in the ON mode for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. Pressing the...
... 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 while in the ON mode for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. Pressing the...
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... an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency beeps when system is equipped with the last device on the chain) c. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 3-1 System power (if you are using an ATX power supply, you press the ATX power switch. While the tests are off. 3. 3.1 Starting...
... an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency beeps when system is equipped with the last device on the chain) c. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 3-1 System power (if you are using an ATX power supply, you press the ATX power switch. While the tests are off. 3. 3.1 Starting...