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... • 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 the ...8226; Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing the ASUS P4B-MX motherboard. About this guide This user guide contains the information you may encounter when reading this document. How...this document. • Index This part contains an alphabetical list of the P4B-MX motherboard.
... • 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 the ...8226; Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing the ASUS P4B-MX motherboard. About this guide This user guide contains the information you may encounter when reading this document. How...this document. • Index This part contains an alphabetical list of the P4B-MX motherboard.
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Product introduction It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the P4B-MX 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-MX motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
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... it , check the items in your retailer. Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-1 The ASUS P4B-MX motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The P4B-MX incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the world of the above items is ... missing, contact your package with the Intel® 845 (Brookdale) chipset to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4B-MX motherboard! Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC100/133 unbuffered SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot,...
... it , check the items in your retailer. Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-1 The ASUS P4B-MX motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The P4B-MX incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the world of the above items is ... missing, contact your package with the Intel® 845 (Brookdale) chipset to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4B-MX motherboard! Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC100/133 unbuffered SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot,...
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.... This section presents the motherboard components and points out their specific locations. 1.3 Over view Before you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available features. This will also help you install the P4B-MX motherboard, take some time to... the succeeding pages for detailed information on these components. 1.3.1 Identifying the motherboard components 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8 9 265 25 24 23 22 21 20 ...
.... This section presents the motherboard components and points out their specific locations. 1.3 Over view Before you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available features. This will also help you install the P4B-MX motherboard, take some time to... the succeeding pages for detailed information on these components. 1.3.1 Identifying the motherboard components 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8 9 265 25 24 23 22 21 20 ...
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... Low Pin Count (LPC) chipset combines the commonly used Super I /O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) are slotted to four Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-3
... Low Pin Count (LPC) chipset combines the commonly used Super I /O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) are slotted to four Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-3
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... Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 This connector supports a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for a PS/2 keyboard. 26 PS/2 mouse port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other motherboard components. This purple 6-pin connector is for playing... or installing other devices. 25 PS/2 keyboard port. These two 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for a PS/2 mouse. 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory This motherboard is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 24 Parallel port.
... Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 This connector supports a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for a PS/2 keyboard. 26 PS/2 mouse port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other motherboard components. This purple 6-pin connector is for playing... or installing other devices. 25 PS/2 keyboard port. These two 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for a PS/2 mouse. 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory This motherboard is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 24 Parallel port.
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...the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2 cache for up to a speedy 2.4GHz frequency. Onboard LAN The motherboard incorporates the Intel 82562ET, a highly integrated Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device that combines 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX capabilities. The Pentium 4 processor..., allowing enhanced bus mastering capabilities for audio, video, and Internet applications. 1.4 Special features Latest processor technology The P4B-MX motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket.
...the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2 cache for up to a speedy 2.4GHz frequency. Onboard LAN The motherboard incorporates the Intel 82562ET, a highly integrated Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device that combines 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX capabilities. The Pentium 4 processor..., allowing enhanced bus mastering capabilities for audio, video, and Internet applications. 1.4 Special features Latest processor technology The P4B-MX 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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... in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-1 The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so may cause you...
... in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-1 The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so may cause you...
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... ATX12V Intel 845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) LAN Controller CD_IN USBPWR AUX Audio Codec Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 SMB PCI2 P4B-MX LED1 ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI3 FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE 01 23 45 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) R272 ...2Mbit Firmware PCI_FAN Hub SW1801 BUZZER IR USB PANEL Figure 2-2 Motherboard Layout The audio codec, external and internal audio connectors, and LAN features are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information The components are optional components.
... ATX12V Intel 845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) LAN Controller CD_IN USBPWR AUX Audio Codec Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 SMB PCI2 P4B-MX LED1 ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI3 FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE 01 23 45 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) R272 ...2Mbit Firmware PCI_FAN Hub SW1801 BUZZER IR USB PANEL Figure 2-2 Motherboard Layout The audio codec, external and internal audio connectors, and LAN features are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information The components are optional components.
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... damaging them . 4. 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. See the illustration below. ® P4B-MX P4B-MX Onboard LED Figure 2-3 Onboard Power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal...
... damaging them . 4. 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. See the illustration below. ® P4B-MX P4B-MX Onboard LED Figure 2-3 Onboard Power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal...
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Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 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. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 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. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
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... condition and performance. In case you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a specially...
... condition and performance. In case you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a specially...
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3. When secure, the retention locks should point to the module base. 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 the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to opposite directions. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
3. When secure, the retention locks should point to the module base. 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 the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to opposite directions. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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...information These sockets support up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 2.5.2 Memory configurations Install DIMMs in only one direction. 2.5 System memor y 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with notches so that they fit in any of the following combinations. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to 3GB system memory using ...unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC100/133 DIMMs. 88 Pins ® P4B-MX P4B-MX 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins Figure 2-13 DIMM Sockets Location and SDR DIMMs DIMMs are keyed with three Single Data Rate...
...information These sockets support up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 2.5.2 Memory configurations Install DIMMs in only one direction. 2.5 System memor y 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with notches so that they fit in any of the following combinations. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to 3GB system memory using ...unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC100/133 DIMMs. 88 Pins ® P4B-MX P4B-MX 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins Figure 2-13 DIMM Sockets Location and SDR DIMMs DIMMs are keyed with three Single Data Rate...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install a DIMM. 1. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or ... the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Figure 2-14 Installing a DIMM Unlocked Retaining Clip Figure 2-15 Installed DIMM ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide Locked Retaining Clip 2-11 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notches on the DIMM match the breaks on the socket. 3.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install a DIMM. 1. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or ... the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Figure 2-14 Installing a DIMM Unlocked Retaining Clip Figure 2-15 Installed DIMM ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide Locked Retaining Clip 2-11 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notches on the DIMM match the breaks on the socket. 3.
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... these steps to the chassis with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Keep the screw for the card. 2. The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Replace the system cover. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the... may need to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Figure 2-17 Installing a PCI Card ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-13 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your...
... these steps to the chassis with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Keep the screw for the card. 2. The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Replace the system cover. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the... may need to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Figure 2-17 Installing a PCI Card ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-13 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your...
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... an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Take note of a +1.5V AGP card. ® P4B-MX P4B-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for one with PCI specifications. Below is an example of the notches on a PCI slot. ...an AGP card, make sure that comply with +1.5V specification. When you ask for 1.5V Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-15 The following figure shows a LAN card installed on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards. 2.6.3 PCI...
... an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Take note of a +1.5V AGP card. ® P4B-MX P4B-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for one with PCI specifications. Below is an example of the notches on a PCI slot. ...an AGP card, make sure that comply with +1.5V specification. When you ask for 1.5V Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-15 The following figure shows a LAN card installed on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards. 2.6.3 PCI...