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Contents 5.2.3 Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 Glossary G-1 Index I-1 v
Contents 5.2.3 Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 Glossary G-1 Index I-1 v
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...15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between ... Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used CNR LAN - - - - shared - - - Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - shared - - PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB controller HC0 - - - used - Onboard Audio - - - -...
...15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between ... Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used CNR LAN - - - - shared - - - Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - shared - - PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB controller HC0 - - - used - Onboard Audio - - - -...
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...to Bass/Center (pins 1-2) to reroute signals on pins 2-3 (Enabled). No audio standard exists for a 6-channel audio system. BCS P4B-M BCS1 BCS2 12 (BASS/CENTER) ® P4B-M Bass Center Setting Figure 2-27 Bass Center Settings BCS1 BCS2 23 (CENTER/BASS) (Default) 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information LAN ... the internal leads of the Line-In, Line-Out, and Mic ports. P4B-M ® P4B-M On Board Lan Setting Figure 2-26 LAN Settings LAN_EN 12 23 Disabled Enabled (Default) 5. Use the audio driver included in the support CD to enable or disable the onboard Local Area Network...
...to Bass/Center (pins 1-2) to reroute signals on pins 2-3 (Enabled). No audio standard exists for a 6-channel audio system. BCS P4B-M BCS1 BCS2 12 (BASS/CENTER) ® P4B-M Bass Center Setting Figure 2-27 Bass Center Settings BCS1 BCS2 23 (CENTER/BASS) (Default) 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information LAN ... the internal leads of the Line-In, Line-Out, and Mic ports. P4B-M ® P4B-M On Board Lan Setting Figure 2-26 LAN Settings LAN_EN 12 23 Disabled Enabled (Default) 5. Use the audio driver included in the support CD to enable or disable the onboard Local Area Network...
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ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-31 Attach the case-mounted suspend switch to expand the life of messages from a fax/modem. The LED blinks when data is no incoming data signal. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows...
ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-31 Attach the case-mounted suspend switch to expand the life of messages from a fax/modem. The LED blinks when data is no incoming data signal. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows...
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This file works only in DOS mode. AFLASH works only in DOS mode. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-1 AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS ... screen during bootup. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable...
This file works only in DOS mode. AFLASH works only in DOS mode. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-1 AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS ... screen during bootup. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable...
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... installation When you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to install the software and drivers contained in your hardware. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-1 When prompted to install the necessary device drivers. The contents of your computer. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you start Windows...
... installation When you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to install the software and drivers contained in your hardware. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-1 When prompted to install the necessary device drivers. The contents of your computer. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you start Windows...
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Place your mouse cursor on an icon and click to display the specified item Click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the support CD. The main menu displays an image of the motherboard, and the buttons and icons that link you to the software, drivers, utilities, and other information contained in the support CD to display the menus. 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to the main menu. If the welcome screen did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on a button to display the available options 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support
Place your mouse cursor on an icon and click to display the specified item Click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the support CD. The main menu displays an image of the motherboard, and the buttons and icons that link you to the software, drivers, utilities, and other information contained in the support CD to display the menus. 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to the main menu. If the welcome screen did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on a button to display the available options 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support
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... to deliver true vibrant colors. Direct X This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. Acrobat Reader This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications This item installs...for viewing files saved in multi-player skirmishes. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems....
... to deliver true vibrant colors. Direct X This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. Acrobat Reader This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications This item installs...for viewing files saved in multi-player skirmishes. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems....
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...This item installs the Smart Card Reader device driver. INF Driver This item installs the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility that outline to improve performance of the storage sub-system and overall system performace. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-5 This program is... not required in three modes: interactive, silent, and unattended preload. 5.2.4 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. This ...
...This item installs the Smart Card Reader device driver. INF Driver This item installs the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility that outline to improve performance of the storage sub-system and overall system performace. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-5 This program is... not required in three modes: interactive, silent, and unattended preload. 5.2.4 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. This ...
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...This section provides details on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-9 View the online help or readme file that came ...with the software for more information. 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ...
...This section provides details on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-9 View the online help or readme file that came ...with the software for more information. 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ...
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... modules. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Bit (Binary Digit). When using the AFLASH utility by copying a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. CODEC (Compressor/Decompressor). COM port is short for mechanical events. CPU...
... modules. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Bit (Binary Digit). When using the AFLASH utility by copying a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. CODEC (Compressor/Decompressor). COM port is short for mechanical events. CPU...
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...also RAM and SDRAM. Internet. I /O address space. The data transfers from the input devices like a printer or the monitor screen. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide G-3 Expansion Card. An expansion card add functions that retains its data even when power is removed. Flash ROM is ...most popular PC operating system until the introduction of specialized commands known only to 100MB/sec transfers. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics). The driver translates these commands into an expansion slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the motherboard...
...also RAM and SDRAM. Internet. I /O address space. The data transfers from the input devices like a printer or the monitor screen. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide G-3 Expansion Card. An expansion card add functions that retains its data even when power is removed. Flash ROM is ...most popular PC operating system until the introduction of specialized commands known only to 100MB/sec transfers. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics). The driver translates these commands into an expansion slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the motherboard...
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Serial Ports 1-5, 4-20 Smart Card Reader 2-30 SMART Monitoring 4-12 SPDIF Audio 2-29 Starting up 3-1 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-3 DOS Utilities 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 Motherboard information 5-7 Readme file 5-8 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-8 Welcome screen 5-1 Suspend Mode 4-25 System Controller north bridge 1-3 south bridge 1-3 System Date 4-8 System Memory configurations 2-10 System Time 4-8 U UART2 4-20 Ultra DMA Mode 4-12 USB Ports 1-5 USWC 4-18 Z ZIF socket 2-4 ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide I-3
Serial Ports 1-5, 4-20 Smart Card Reader 2-30 SMART Monitoring 4-12 SPDIF Audio 2-29 Starting up 3-1 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-3 DOS Utilities 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 Motherboard information 5-7 Readme file 5-8 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-8 Welcome screen 5-1 Suspend Mode 4-25 System Controller north bridge 1-3 south bridge 1-3 System Date 4-8 System Memory configurations 2-10 System Time 4-8 U UART2 4-20 Ultra DMA Mode 4-12 USB Ports 1-5 USWC 4-18 Z ZIF socket 2-4 ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide I-3