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... viii Conventions used in this guide ix Where to find more information ix ASUS contact information x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Overview 1-2 1.3.1 Identifying the motherboard components 1-2 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory 1-5 1.4 Special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.4.1 Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU...
... viii Conventions used in this guide ix Where to find more information ix ASUS contact information x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Overview 1-2 1.3.1 Identifying the motherboard components 1-2 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory 1-5 1.4 Special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.4.1 Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU...
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...If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips,... or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
...If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips,... or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4B-LX motherboard. It includes description 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4B-LX motherboard. It includes description 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the P4B-LX motherboard. Product introduction
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the P4B-LX motherboard. Product introduction
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... world of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4B-LX motherboard! The P4B-LX incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the long...
... world of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4B-LX motherboard! The P4B-LX incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the long...
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A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A brief description of each component follows. This section presents the motherboard components and points out their specific locations. 1.3 Overview Before you avoid ...20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Figure 1-1 Motherboard Components Proceed to familiarize yourself with its components. This will also help you install the P4B-LX motherboard, take some time to the succeeding pages for a brief description of each component. 1-2 Chapter 1:...
A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A brief description of each component follows. This section presents the motherboard components and points out their specific locations. 1.3 Overview Before you avoid ...20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Figure 1-1 Motherboard Components Proceed to familiarize yourself with its components. This will also help you install the P4B-LX motherboard, take some time to the succeeding pages for a brief description of each component. 1-2 Chapter 1:...
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... This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. The LED goes OFF when the system is supplied to the motherboard. The MCH along with the south bridge Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ...Northwood Processor with MPU-401 UART mode. 5 ATX power connector. One side of the Intel 845 (Brookdale) chipset. This controller called mPGA478 B. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-3 These two 168-pin DIMM sockets support up when power is shut down or in soft-off mode. 8 IDE connectors. This ...
... This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. The LED goes OFF when the system is supplied to the motherboard. The MCH along with the south bridge Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ...Northwood Processor with MPU-401 UART mode. 5 ATX power connector. One side of the Intel 845 (Brookdale) chipset. This controller called mPGA478 B. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-3 These two 168-pin DIMM sockets support up when power is shut down or in soft-off mode. 8 IDE connectors. This ...
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... pointing devices or other audio sources. 18 Line Out jack. Referred to as the Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) of this controller provides the I /O on the motherboard and peripheral devices to deliver high quality audio to -1394 host controller provides the IEEE 1394 link function and is compatible with 133MB/s maximum throughput...
... pointing devices or other audio sources. 18 Line Out jack. Referred to as the Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) of this controller provides the I /O on the motherboard and peripheral devices to deliver high quality audio to -1394 host controller provides the IEEE 1394 link function and is compatible with 133MB/s maximum throughput...
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... 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 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other motherboard components. This purple 6-pin connector is shipped with a boxed CPU. These two 4-pin Universal ...a network hub. 26 PS/2 keyboard port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory This motherboard is for connecting USB devices such as DV camcorders, digital cameras, scanners, and printers. 22 Optical SPDIF connector.
... 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 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other motherboard components. This purple 6-pin connector is shipped with a boxed CPU. These two 4-pin Universal ...a network hub. 26 PS/2 keyboard port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory This motherboard is for connecting USB devices such as DV camcorders, digital cameras, scanners, and printers. 22 Optical SPDIF connector.
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1.4 Special features Latest processor technology The P4B-LX motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The P4 offers optimized performance for ... a 2.0GHz frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2 cache for audio, video, and Internet applications. Onboard LAN The motherboard incorporates the RealTek 8100 LAN chip to support 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4 Special features Latest processor technology The P4B-LX motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The P4 offers optimized performance for ... a 2.0GHz frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2 cache for audio, video, and Internet applications. Onboard LAN The motherboard incorporates the RealTek 8100 LAN chip to support 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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... rear of the 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 Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
... rear of the 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 Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
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ATX Power Connector 24.4cm (9.6in) 2.2 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: USB1 USB2 Top: RJ-45 SPDIF 24.4cm (9.60in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN Multi I/O DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-... Hub (MCH) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Realtek RTL8100 AUX_CON Audio Codec CD_IN PCI1 P4B-LX PCI2 PCI3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power LED1 01 23 1 1 1 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLR_CMOS 2Mbit Firmware Hub BUZZER USB23 PANEL Figure 2-2 Motherboard Layout The audio codec, external and internal audio connectors, and LAN features are grayed...
ATX Power Connector 24.4cm (9.6in) 2.2 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: USB1 USB2 Top: RJ-45 SPDIF 24.4cm (9.60in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN Multi I/O DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-... Hub (MCH) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Realtek RTL8100 AUX_CON Audio Codec CD_IN PCI1 P4B-LX PCI2 PCI3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power LED1 01 23 1 1 1 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLR_CMOS 2Mbit Firmware Hub BUZZER USB23 PANEL Figure 2-2 Motherboard Layout The audio codec, external and internal audio connectors, and LAN features are grayed...
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...power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching 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 When lit, the onboard LED indicates that the system is ON... or in sleep mode, a reminder that you uninstall any component, place it on them due to touch the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. Use a ...
...power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching 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 When lit, the onboard LED indicates that the system is ON... or in sleep mode, a reminder that you uninstall any component, place it on them due to touch the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. Use a ...
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... the CPU socket. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one 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...
... the CPU socket. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one 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...
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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-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 install a CPU. 1. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
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-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 install a CPU. 1. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
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.../Northwood Processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-7 In case you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard. The retention module base is already installed on the retention module base. If the instructions in this...
.../Northwood Processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-7 In case you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard. The retention module base is already installed on the retention module base. If the instructions in this...