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... information vii About this guide viii How this guide is organized 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...
... information vii About this guide viii How this guide is organized 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...
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... are also provided. • 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 BIOS Setup menus.... supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing the ASUS P4B-MX motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you may encounter when reading this document. • Index This part contains an alphabetical list of ...
... are also provided. • 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 BIOS Setup menus.... supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing the ASUS P4B-MX motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you may encounter when reading this document. • Index This part contains an alphabetical list of ...
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.... ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-1 Supporting up to 3GB of power computing! The ASUS P4B-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technology making it , check the items in your perfect vehicle to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4B-MX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ) ASUS P4B-MX support CD ASUS 2-port...
.... ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-1 Supporting up to 3GB of power computing! The ASUS P4B-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technology making it , check the items in your perfect vehicle to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4B-MX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ) ASUS P4B-MX support CD ASUS 2-port...
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... interface, and Hub Interface. 3 SDRAM DIMM sockets. These three 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to prevent incorrect insertion of the Intel 845 (Brookdale) chipset. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-3
... interface, and Hub Interface. 3 SDRAM DIMM sockets. These three 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to prevent incorrect insertion of the Intel 845 (Brookdale) chipset. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-3
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... port. This purple 6-pin connector is shipped with a boxed CPU. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other motherboard components. 22 Game/MIDI connector. You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other devices. 25 ... are for playing or editing audio files. 23 Serial ports. Retention Module Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 This module should fit the retention mechanism that comes with the heatsink retention module base already installed.
... port. This purple 6-pin connector is shipped with a boxed CPU. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other motherboard components. 22 Game/MIDI connector. You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other devices. 25 ... are for playing or editing audio files. 23 Serial ports. Retention Module Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 This module should fit the retention mechanism that comes with the heatsink retention module base already installed.
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... orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage...
... orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage...
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... ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before handling components to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch...
... ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before handling components to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch...
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Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 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. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1.
Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 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. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1.
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... boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 When you use only Intel certified heatsink and fan. 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a specially...
... boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 When you use only Intel certified heatsink and fan. 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a specially...
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When secure, the retention locks should point to the module base. 3. Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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
When secure, the retention locks should point to the module base. 3. Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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
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... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 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 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that...
... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 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 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that...
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... removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Figure 2-17 Installing a PCI Card ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Make sure to use . 4. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw...
... removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Figure 2-17 Installing a PCI Card ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Make sure to use . 4. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw...
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...Take note of a +1.5V AGP card. ® P4B-MX P4B-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for one with PCI specifications. When you ask for 1.5V Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-15 2.6.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI... slots in this motherboard. Figure 2-18 Installed PCI Card 2.6.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you buy...
...Take note of a +1.5V AGP card. ® P4B-MX P4B-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for one with PCI specifications. When you ask for 1.5V Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-15 2.6.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI... slots in this motherboard. Figure 2-18 Installed PCI Card 2.6.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you buy...
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...multiple equals the CPU's internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). SW1801 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ® P4B-MX P4B-MX CPU External Frequency Selection CPUCLK 100.00MHz 103.00MHz 105.00MHz 3V66 66.67MHz 68.67MHz 70.00MHz PCICLK 33.33MHz 34.33MHz 35.00MHz ... PCICLK 35.75MHz 36.25MHz 37.5MHz 38.75MHz 40.00MHz 42.50MHz 33.34MHz 33.33MHz Figure 2-21 CPU Frequency Settings ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 CPU frequency selection (SWITCH Switches 5-9) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send the CPU, 3V66, and...
...multiple equals the CPU's internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). SW1801 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ® P4B-MX P4B-MX CPU External Frequency Selection CPUCLK 100.00MHz 103.00MHz 105.00MHz 3V66 66.67MHz 68.67MHz 70.00MHz PCICLK 33.33MHz 34.33MHz 35.00MHz ... PCICLK 35.75MHz 36.25MHz 37.5MHz 38.75MHz 40.00MHz 42.50MHz 33.34MHz 33.33MHz Figure 2-21 CPU Frequency Settings ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 CPU frequency selection (SWITCH Switches 5-9) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send the CPU, 3V66, and...
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... current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ® P4B-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P4B-MX Keyboard Power Up Figure 2-23 Keyboard Power Settings ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-19 This jumper is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on...
... current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ® P4B-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P4B-MX Keyboard Power Up Figure 2-23 Keyboard Power Settings ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-19 This jumper is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on...
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... secondary IDE connector cause this LED to the hard disk activity LED. HDDLED P4B-MX HDD Activity LED Figure 2-25 Hard Disk LED Connector ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-21 Hard disk activity LED (2-pin HDDLED) This connector supplies power to light up. ® P4B-MX TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light up, try reversing... jumper caps over connector pins. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to Pin 1 on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may damage your motherboard. Doing so may be on the opposite side on the...
... secondary IDE connector cause this LED to the hard disk activity LED. HDDLED P4B-MX HDD Activity LED Figure 2-25 Hard Disk LED Connector ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-21 Hard disk activity LED (2-pin HDDLED) This connector supplies power to light up. ® P4B-MX TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light up, try reversing... jumper caps over connector pins. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to Pin 1 on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may damage your motherboard. Doing so may be on the opposite side on the...
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... Disk Drive Connector 4. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. P4B-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Figure 2-28 CPU, System, and PCI Fan Connectors ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-23 3. Orient the fans properly to allow air flow to the ground pin. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V- ®...
... Disk Drive Connector 4. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. P4B-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Figure 2-28 CPU, System, and PCI Fan Connectors ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-23 3. Orient the fans properly to allow air flow to the ground pin. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V- ®...
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... +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ® P4B-MX P4B-MX ATX Power Connectors ATX +12V +12V DC COM Pin 1 +12V DC COM Figure 2-31 Power Supply Connectors ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-25 The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. The plugs from the power supply are designed to...
... +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ® P4B-MX P4B-MX ATX Power Connectors ATX +12V +12V DC COM Pin 1 +12V DC COM Figure 2-31 Power Supply Connectors ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-25 The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. The plugs from the power supply are designed to...
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... data signal. Power LED Speaker Connector GND PLED Keylock +5V Ground Ground Speaker 20 1 +5 VSB MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground Reset SW ® P4B-MX Message LED ATX Power SMI Lead Switch* P4B-MX System Panel Connectors * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-27
... data signal. Power LED Speaker Connector GND PLED Keylock +5V Ground Ground Speaker 20 1 +5 VSB MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground Reset SW ® P4B-MX Message LED ATX Power SMI Lead Switch* P4B-MX System Panel Connectors * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-27