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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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...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 all power cables are using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If... before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all the manuals ...
...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 all power cables are using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If... before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all the manuals ...
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...chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing the ASUS P4B-M motherboard. How this document. viii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power...8226; Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Glossary This part lists the technical terms that you have to change system settings through ... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4B-M motherboard.
...chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing the ASUS P4B-M motherboard. How this document. viii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power...8226; Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Glossary This part lists the technical terms that you have to change system settings through ... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4B-M motherboard.
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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-M 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-M motherboard. Product introduction
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...Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package/Northwood Processor coupled 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 the long line of system memory with PC100/133 unbuffered SDRAM, high...retailer. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout 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 buying the ASUS® P4B-M motherboard! Before you for a 3.5-inch ...
...Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package/Northwood Processor coupled 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 the long line of system memory with PC100/133 unbuffered SDRAM, high...retailer. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout 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 buying the ASUS® P4B-M motherboard! Before you for a 3.5-inch ...
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...a brief description of each component. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction This will also help you install the P4B-M motherboard, take some time to the succeeding pages for detailed information on these components. 1.3.1 Identifying the motherboard components 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 8 9 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 ...20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Figure 1-1 Motherboard Components 10 11 12 13 Proceed to familiarize yourself with its components...
...a brief description of each component. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction This will also help you install the P4B-M motherboard, take some time to the succeeding pages for detailed information on these components. 1.3.1 Identifying the motherboard components 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 8 9 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 ...20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Figure 1-1 Motherboard Components 10 11 12 13 Proceed to familiarize yourself with its components...
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... up to 3GB using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC100/133 SDRAM DIMMs. 4 ATX power connector. One side of the floppy disk cable. 8 Flash EEPROM. 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 chipset. These dual-channel bus master IDE...
... up to 3GB using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC100/133 SDRAM DIMMs. 4 ATX power connector. One side of the floppy disk cable. 8 Flash EEPROM. 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 chipset. These dual-channel bus master IDE...
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... slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 16 AGP slot. This slot is a standby power on the motherboard. This C-Media 6-channel PCI audio chip supports legacy audio and HRTF 3D positional audio functions. In 6-channel mode, the function of the Intel 845 chipset... LED acts as system bus interface, Ultra ATA/100, Low Pin Count (LPC) interface, Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 interface, PCI interface, and CNR interface. 11 ASUS ASIC.
... slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 16 AGP slot. This slot is a standby power on the motherboard. This C-Media 6-channel PCI audio chip supports legacy audio and HRTF 3D positional audio functions. In 6-channel mode, the function of the Intel 845 chipset... LED acts as system bus interface, Ultra ATA/100, Low Pin Count (LPC) interface, Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 interface, PCI interface, and CNR interface. 11 ASUS ASIC.
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...This port allows connection to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory This motherboard is for pointing devices or other devices. 25 USB ports. This purple 6-pin connector is... 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 power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 23 Serial ports.
...This port allows connection to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory This motherboard is for pointing devices or other devices. 25 USB ports. This purple 6-pin connector is... 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 power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 23 Serial ports.
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...0GHz frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with high speed PCI V2.1 bus controller. Onboard LAN The motherboard incorporates the RealTek 8100 PCI LAN chip to accommodate an optional Sony-Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) In/Out module, which supports coaxial .... Smart Card Reader support A special connector for audio, video, and Internet applications. 1.4 Special features Latest processor technology The P4B-M motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket.
...0GHz frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with high speed PCI V2.1 bus controller. Onboard LAN The motherboard incorporates the RealTek 8100 PCI LAN chip to accommodate an optional Sony-Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) In/Out module, which supports coaxial .... Smart Card Reader support A special connector for audio, video, and Internet applications. 1.4 Special features Latest processor technology The P4B-M motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket.
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Hardware information It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
Hardware information It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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... with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-1 Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The P4B-M uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
... with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-1 Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The P4B-M uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
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... Line Out Line In SYSTEM_FAN Mic In Intel 845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) 01 23 45 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) SERIRQ_CON P4B-M LAN_EN BCS1 BCS2 AUX INT_LINEIN CD MIC HPHONE SPDIF_C PCI1 PCI2 ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel I/O Controller Hub... (ICH2) CLEAR CMOS 2Mbit Firmware Hub BUZZER MODEM C-Media CMI8738 6CH Audio Controller PCI3 CNR_SLOT LED1 ASUS ASIC USBPWR23 CNRUSB0 CNRUSB1 USB23 HDDLED PANEL DIP_SW Figure 2-2 Motherboard Layout The audio controller, external GAME/AUDIO connectors, internal audio connectors are grayed out in audio models ...
... Line Out Line In SYSTEM_FAN Mic In Intel 845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) 01 23 45 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) SERIRQ_CON P4B-M LAN_EN BCS1 BCS2 AUX INT_LINEIN CD MIC HPHONE SPDIF_C PCI1 PCI2 ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel I/O Controller Hub... (ICH2) CLEAR CMOS 2Mbit Firmware Hub BUZZER MODEM C-Media CMI8738 6CH Audio Controller PCI3 CNR_SLOT LED1 ASUS ASIC USBPWR23 CNRUSB0 CNRUSB1 USB23 HDDLED PANEL DIP_SW Figure 2-2 Motherboard Layout The audio controller, external GAME/AUDIO connectors, internal audio connectors are grayed out in audio models ...
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... the power supply. 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component. 2. 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 Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that came with the component. 5. When lit, the onboard LED...
... the power supply. 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component. 2. 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 Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that came with the component. 5. When lit, the onboard LED...
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...; 4 478/Northwood Processor. The Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. 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...
...; 4 478/Northwood Processor. The Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. 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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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. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-5 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. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-5 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.
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... certified heatsink and fan. 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. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-7 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Figure 2-9 Installing the CPU Heatsink Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor...
... certified heatsink and fan. 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. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-7 CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Figure 2-9 Installing the CPU Heatsink Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor...