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... by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND...
... by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND...
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... configuration and available features. This section presents the motherboard components and points out their specific locations. This will also help you install the P4B-MX motherboard, take some time to the succeeding pages for a brief description of the motherboard specifications will facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of each component follows...
... configuration and available features. This section presents the motherboard components and points out their specific locations. This will also help you install the P4B-MX motherboard, take some time to the succeeding pages for a brief description of the motherboard specifications will facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of each component follows...
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... features the hyper-pipelined technology, rapid execution engine, 400MHz system bus, and execution trace cache. The Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU...-pin package uses the Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array 2 (FC-PGA2) package technology, and includes the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor.
... features the hyper-pipelined technology, rapid execution engine, 400MHz system bus, and execution trace cache. The Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU...-pin package uses the Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array 2 (FC-PGA2) package technology, and includes the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor.
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...sure that comply with +1.5V specification. Figure 2-18 Installed PCI Card 2.6.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on a PCI slot. Take note of a +1.5V AGP card. ® P4B-MX P4B-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ...Keyed for one with PCI specifications. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you ask for 1.5V Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide ...
...sure that comply with +1.5V specification. Figure 2-18 Installed PCI Card 2.6.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on a PCI slot. Take note of a +1.5V AGP card. ® P4B-MX P4B-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ...Keyed for one with PCI specifications. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you ask for 1.5V Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide ...
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... you connect the cables. 2. Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector ® P4B-MX P4B-MX IDE Connectors Figure 2-26 IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/100/66 cable is removed to the secondary IDE connector. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. This prevents incorrect orientation when you have more than...
... you connect the cables. 2. Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector ® P4B-MX P4B-MX IDE Connectors Figure 2-26 IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/100/66 cable is removed to the secondary IDE connector. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. This prevents incorrect orientation when you have more than...
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... with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +5V SMB ® P4B-MX 1 P4B-MX SMBus Connector Figure 2-33 SMB Connector 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information SMBus is a specific implementation of an I2C bus, a multi-device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and... as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel ® P4B-MX CD_IN AUX P4B-MX Internal Audio Connectors Figure 2-32 Internal Audio Connectors 9.
... with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +5V SMB ® P4B-MX 1 P4B-MX SMBus Connector Figure 2-33 SMB Connector 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information SMBus is a specific implementation of an I2C bus, a multi-device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and... as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel ® P4B-MX CD_IN AUX P4B-MX Internal Audio Connectors Figure 2-32 Internal Audio Connectors 9.
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...Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of the fields, use the set default hot key to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This window...the entire help text for the currently highlighted field. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to be displayed that explanations appear in the window. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-7 Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "4.7 Exit Menu" for a field parameter. Use the key to return...
...Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of the fields, use the set default hot key to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This window...the entire help text for the currently highlighted field. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to be displayed that explanations appear in the window. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-7 Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "4.7 Exit Menu" for a field parameter. Use the key to return...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-27 You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-27 You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day...
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... hardware monitor automatically detects the CPU, system, and PCI fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). You will show the values on the motherboard, the specific field will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the fan connectors on these fields. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage...
... hardware monitor automatically detects the CPU, system, and PCI fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). You will show the values on the motherboard, the specific field will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the fan connectors on these fields. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage...
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... the same bridge as the installed Client software. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to install it. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-3 Refer to section "5.3 Software information" for monitoring PC systems on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to download the latest version of...
... the same bridge as the installed Client software. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to install it. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-3 Refer to section "5.3 Software information" for monitoring PC systems on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to download the latest version of...
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5.2.7 Other information The icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on your screen. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the support CD. This section shows the pop-up windows that appear when you see on the motherboard and the contents of the P4B-MX motherboard. The screens in this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Browse this section are for reference only and may not exactly reflect the details you click the icons. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-7
5.2.7 Other information The icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on your screen. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the support CD. This section shows the pop-up windows that appear when you see on the motherboard and the contents of the P4B-MX motherboard. The screens in this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Browse this section are for reference only and may not exactly reflect the details you click the icons. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-7
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... to support next-generation auto-intensive PC applications such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. This specification uses software emulation to compete with audio quality comparable to consumer electronics devices. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-1 The specification defines new cost-effective options to help both desktop and mobile manufacturers adopt these new technologies more...
... to support next-generation auto-intensive PC applications such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. This specification uses software emulation to compete with audio quality comparable to consumer electronics devices. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-1 The specification defines new cost-effective options to help both desktop and mobile manufacturers adopt these new technologies more...
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... . IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the motherboard. I /O Address. The specific memory location for system BIOS, which can be erased only using high-level generic commands. Two devices cannot share the same I/O address space. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-3 This device is similar to its own set of Windows. Since...
... . IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the motherboard. I /O Address. The specific memory location for system BIOS, which can be erased only using high-level generic commands. Two devices cannot share the same I/O address space. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-3 This device is similar to its own set of Windows. Since...
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The IrDA protocol is a specification that controls the overall operation of others. The ISP also provides Internet utilities and services like e-mail, newsgroup, weather reports, and a host of a computer system. A ...
The IrDA protocol is a specification that controls the overall operation of others. The ISP also provides Internet utilities and services like e-mail, newsgroup, weather reports, and a host of a computer system. A ...
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... to write, store, and retrieve information and program instructions which means that identifies the module type and various SDRAM organization and timing parameters. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-5 A SIR specification defines a short-range infrared asynchronous serial transmission mode with new data. SPD for processing. The Serial Presence Detect function is 115.2Kbps. SDRAM...
... to write, store, and retrieve information and program instructions which means that identifies the module type and various SDRAM organization and timing parameters. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-5 A SIR specification defines a short-range infrared asynchronous serial transmission mode with new data. SPD for processing. The Serial Presence Detect function is 115.2Kbps. SDRAM...