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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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...all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ... system before the signal cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it may become wet. •...
...all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ... system before the signal cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it may become wet. •...
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... 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 need when installing the ASUS P4B-M motherboard. viii About this document. • Index This part contains an alphabetical list of... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power...
... 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 need when installing the ASUS P4B-M motherboard. viii About this document. • Index This part contains an alphabetical list of... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power...
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It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the P4B-M motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction
It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the P4B-M motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction
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...-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) ASUS P4B-M support CD ASUS 2-port USB module 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100 IDE drives ...User Guide If any of the above items is your retailer. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 1-1 Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4B-M motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package ...
...-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) ASUS P4B-M support CD ASUS 2-port USB module 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100 IDE drives ...User Guide If any of the above items is your retailer. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 1-1 Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4B-M motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package ...
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...Over view Before you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available features. This section presents the motherboard components and points out their specific locations. Refer to Chapter 2 for a brief description of each component follows. 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 ...
...Over view Before you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available features. This section presents the motherboard components and points out their specific locations. Refer to Chapter 2 for a brief description of each component follows. 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 ...
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... compatible MIDI/game port, and a Flash ROM interface. 6 IDE connectors. This 10-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to an ATX 12V power supply. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 1-3 These three 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to 3GB using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC100/133 SDRAM DIMMs. 4 ATX power connector...
... compatible MIDI/game port, and a Flash ROM interface. 6 IDE connectors. This 10-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to an ATX 12V power supply. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 1-3 These three 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to 3GB using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC100/133 SDRAM DIMMs. 4 ATX power connector...
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...Onboard LED. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. 21 Game/MIDI connector. This slot is a standby power on the motherboard. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. This onboard LED lights up if there is specifically designed for 3D graphical applications. 17 LAN controller.... 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. The CNR supports V.90 analog modem, six-channel audio, HPNA, USB Hub, and the 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-T Ethernet networking. 14 Audio controller....
...Onboard LED. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. 21 Game/MIDI connector. This slot is a standby power on the motherboard. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. This onboard LED lights up if there is specifically designed for 3D graphical applications. 17 LAN controller.... 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. The CNR supports V.90 analog modem, six-channel audio, HPNA, USB Hub, and the 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-T Ethernet networking. 14 Audio controller....
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...connector. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other motherboard components. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 mouse. 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory This motherboard is shipped with a boxed CPU. This purple 6-pin connector is for pointing ...mechanism that comes with the heatsink retention module base already installed. 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 for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. 26 RJ-45 ...
...connector. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other motherboard components. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 mouse. 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory This motherboard is shipped with a boxed CPU. This purple 6-pin connector is for pointing ...mechanism that comes with the heatsink retention module base already installed. 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 for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. 26 RJ-45 ...
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... audio interface On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to support 10/100BASE-T Fast Ethernet networking. 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 and optical interfaces. 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. The...
... audio interface On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to support 10/100BASE-T Fast Ethernet networking. 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 and optical interfaces. 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. The...
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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. Hardware information It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
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... that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.1.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-1 Refer to the...
... that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.1.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-1 Refer to 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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... is detached from the wall socket 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 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before you install...
... is detached from the wall socket 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 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before you install...
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... rate of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Incorrect installation of 3.2GB/s. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium...
... rate of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Incorrect installation of 3.2GB/s. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium...
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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 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Figure 2-5 Intel 478-pin ZIF Socket 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-5 Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
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. Figure 2-5 Intel 478-pin ZIF Socket 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-5 Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
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In case you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor, the package includes ..., follow the latter. When you use only Intel certified heatsink and fan. 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 package should come with ...
In case you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor, the package includes ..., follow the latter. When you use only Intel certified heatsink and fan. 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 package should come with ...