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... tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the P4B-M motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B-M motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
... tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the P4B-M motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B-M motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
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...) chipset to 3GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4B-M package for the following items. ASUS P4B-M motherboard (micro-ATX form factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in) ASUS P4B-M support CD ASUS 2-port USB module 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100 IDE drives Ribbon cable...for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of the above items is your retailer. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 1-1 The ASUS P4B-M motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technology making it , check the items in your package with PC100...
...) chipset to 3GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4B-M package for the following items. ASUS P4B-M motherboard (micro-ATX form factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in) ASUS P4B-M support CD ASUS 2-port USB module 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100 IDE drives Ribbon cable...for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of the above items is your retailer. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 1-1 The ASUS P4B-M motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technology making it , check the items in your package with PC100...
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... mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket called the Intel Memory Controller Hub (MCH) is slotted to four Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 1-3 This socket accommodates the Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor with the south bridge Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) are slotted to...
... mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket called the Intel Memory Controller Hub (MCH) is slotted to four Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 1-3 This socket accommodates the Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor with the south bridge Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) are slotted to...
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... do not have to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 27 PS/2 keyboard port. Retention Module Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 1-5 This green 6-pin connector is shipped with a boxed CPU. This port allows connection to remove the retention module base when installing the...
... do not have to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 27 PS/2 keyboard port. Retention Module Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 1-5 This green 6-pin connector is shipped with a boxed CPU. This port allows connection to remove the retention module base when installing the...
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The P4B-M uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear .... 2.1.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-1 Make sure to ensure that measures 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches, a standard fit for most chassis. 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you place it...
The P4B-M uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear .... 2.1.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-1 Make sure to ensure that measures 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches, a standard fit for most chassis. 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you place it...
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Before you install or remove any component, place it on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P4B-M ® P4B-M Onboard LED ON Standby Power Figure 2-3 Onboard Power LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-3 Whenever you uninstall any component, ensure that the system is detached from the wall socket before...
Before you install or remove any component, place it on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P4B-M ® P4B-M Onboard LED ON Standby Power Figure 2-3 Onboard Power LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-3 Whenever you uninstall any component, ensure that the system is detached from the wall socket before...
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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 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-5 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1.
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 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-5 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1.
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When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard. In case you use only Intel certified heatsink and fan. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-7 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood ...
When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard. In case you use only Intel certified heatsink and fan. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-7 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood ...
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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 opposite directions. When secure, the retention locks should point to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPUFAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN) Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-9 3.
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 opposite directions. When secure, the retention locks should point to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPUFAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN) Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-9 3.
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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-M motherboard user guide Locked Retaining Clip 2-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the...
... 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-M motherboard user guide Locked Retaining Clip 2-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the...
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... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Figure 2-17 Installing a PCI Card ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-13 The motherboard has three PCI slots, one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot, and a Communications and Networking Riser (CNR) slot. Keep the...
... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Figure 2-17 Installing a PCI Card ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-13 The motherboard has three PCI slots, one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot, and a Communications and Networking Riser (CNR) slot. Keep the...
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When you ask for 1.5V Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-15 The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you buy an AGP ... the AGP slot on a PCI slot. Below is an example of the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards. P4B-M ® P4B-M Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 2.6.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard.
When you ask for 1.5V Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-15 The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you buy an AGP ... the AGP slot on a PCI slot. Below is an example of the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards. P4B-M ® P4B-M Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 2.6.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard.
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...advertised CPU speed). This allows the selection of the CPU's external frequency (or Bus Clock). ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-17 DIP_SW ON OFF ON 12345 P4B-M ® P4B-M DIP Switches Figure 2-21 DIP Switches 1. The white block represents the switch position. Frequency ...Selection 2. Frequency Selection 5. DIP_SW P4B-M ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ® P4B-M CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 100MHz 105MHz 133MHz 141MHz (Default) Figure 2-22 CPU Frequency Settings...
...advertised CPU speed). This allows the selection of the CPU's external frequency (or Bus Clock). ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-17 DIP_SW ON OFF ON 12345 P4B-M ® P4B-M DIP Switches Figure 2-21 DIP Switches 1. The white block represents the switch position. Frequency ...Selection 2. Frequency Selection 5. DIP_SW P4B-M ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ® P4B-M CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 100MHz 105MHz 133MHz 141MHz (Default) Figure 2-22 CPU Frequency Settings...
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.../CNR Selection 12 Use External USB Ports (Default) Figure 2-24 USB Port Selection 23 Use CNR USB 3. P4B-M KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB ® P4B-M Keyboard Power Setting Figure 2-25 Keyboard Power Settings ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default is...
.../CNR Selection 12 Use External USB Ports (Default) Figure 2-24 USB Port Selection 23 Use CNR USB 3. P4B-M KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB ® P4B-M Keyboard Power Setting Figure 2-25 Keyboard Power Settings ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default is...
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6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear CMOS ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-21 P4B-M ® P4B-M Clear RTC RAM Figure 2-28 Clear RTC RAM Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLRCMOS Short the pads to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRCMOS) These ...
6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear CMOS ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-21 P4B-M ® P4B-M Clear RTC RAM Figure 2-28 Clear RTC RAM Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLRCMOS Short the pads to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRCMOS) These ...
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...100/66 master device. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/100/66 cable is removed to the secondary IDE connector. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-23 Pin 20 on the IDE ribbon cable to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. PIN 1 ... connector to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - one for the secondary IDE connector. 1. Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector P4B-M ® P4B-M IDE Connectors Figure 2-30 IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each IDE connector is intentional. 2. If you...
...100/66 master device. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/100/66 cable is removed to the secondary IDE connector. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-23 Pin 20 on the IDE ribbon cable to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. PIN 1 ... connector to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - one for the secondary IDE connector. 1. Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector P4B-M ® P4B-M IDE Connectors Figure 2-30 IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each IDE connector is intentional. 2. If you...
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Use the five pins as shown in the chassis. USB23 1 5 6 10 P4B-M 1: USB Power 6: USB Power 2: USBP2- 7: USBP3- 3: USBP2+ 8: USBP3+ 4: GND 9: GND ® 5: NC P4B-M USB Header Figure 2-33 USB Header 6. You must also configure the UART2 Use As parameter in BIOS ...wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. 5. P4B-M IRTX GND IRRX KBPWR SIR KBPWR CIRRX GND CIRTX 1 CIR ® P4B-M Infrared Module Connector Figure 2-34 Infrared Module Connector Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-25 This module...
Use the five pins as shown in the chassis. USB23 1 5 6 10 P4B-M 1: USB Power 6: USB Power 2: USBP2- 7: USBP3- 3: USBP2+ 8: USBP3+ 4: GND 9: GND ® 5: NC P4B-M USB Header Figure 2-33 USB Header 6. You must also configure the UART2 Use As parameter in BIOS ...wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. 5. P4B-M IRTX GND IRRX KBPWR SIR KBPWR CIRRX GND CIRTX 1 CIR ® P4B-M Infrared Module Connector Figure 2-34 Infrared Module Connector Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-25 This module...
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... (3-pin HPHONE) (optional) This connector connects to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector. P4B-M HPHONE 1 Left Headphone GND Right Headphone ® P4B-M True-Level Line Out Connector Figure 2-37 Headphone True-level Line Out Connector ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-27 The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to an optional front...
... (3-pin HPHONE) (optional) This connector connects to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector. P4B-M HPHONE 1 Left Headphone GND Right Headphone ® P4B-M True-Level Line Out Connector Figure 2-37 Headphone True-level Line Out Connector ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-27 The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to an optional front...