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This feature is set to be in the popup menu vary according to the system frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] 15-060174002 ASUS P4BGL-MX Technical Updates 1 Technical Updates P4BGL-MX Motherboard IE1154B P4BGL-MX Technical Updates • This motherboard supports overclocking to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the...
This feature is set to be in the popup menu vary according to the system frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] 15-060174002 ASUS P4BGL-MX Technical Updates 1 Technical Updates P4BGL-MX Motherboard IE1154B P4BGL-MX Technical Updates • This motherboard supports overclocking to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the...
P4BGL-MX/533 User Manual
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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ FLASH to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using ASUS AFLASH to find more information vii ASUS contact information vii Specifications summary ix Chapter 1 - ... BIOS 2-4 Updating BIOS procedures 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-7 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-8 iii Motherboard Info 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Introduction 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-3 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.6 Before you proceed 1-7 1.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.8 System memory 1-8 1.9 Expansion Slots 1-9...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ FLASH to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using ASUS AFLASH to find more information vii ASUS contact information vii Specifications summary ix Chapter 1 - ... BIOS 2-4 Updating BIOS procedures 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-7 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-8 iii Motherboard Info 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Introduction 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-3 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.6 Before you proceed 1-7 1.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.8 System memory 1-8 1.9 Expansion Slots 1-9...
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...8226; When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product... your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips...
...8226; When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product... your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips...
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Motherboard Info ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Motherboard Info ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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... cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide I/O Shield If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS P4BGL-MX package for buying the ASUS® P4BGL-MX motherboard! Before you for the following items. ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in the long line of the above items is loaded...
... cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide I/O Shield If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS P4BGL-MX package for buying the ASUS® P4BGL-MX motherboard! Before you for the following items. ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in the long line of the above items is loaded...
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This motherboard is yet another high-quality motherboard from ASUS. For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. 1.4 Motherboard components 1 23 4 56 7 8 14 13 12 15 16 25 24 23 22 ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 9 10 11 17 18 19 20 21 1-3 1.3 Introduction The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction.
This motherboard is yet another high-quality motherboard from ASUS. For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. 1.4 Motherboard components 1 23 4 56 7 8 14 13 12 15 16 25 24 23 22 ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 9 10 11 17 18 19 20 21 1-3 1.3 Introduction The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction.
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This Intel Brookdale GL controller integrates a high performance host interface for two PCI Slots. 11 ASUS ASIC. The power supply must have at least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Super I /O functionality. This standard 20-pin ...to 2GB using non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR SDRAM DIMMs with 400 MHz system bus that include hardware and system voltage monitoring among others. 1-4 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This chip performs multiple system functions that allows 3.2 GB/s data transfer rates. 3 NorthBridge Controller. 1 ATX 12V connector. This interface provides the...
This Intel Brookdale GL controller integrates a high performance host interface for two PCI Slots. 11 ASUS ASIC. The power supply must have at least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Super I /O functionality. This standard 20-pin ...to 2GB using non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR SDRAM DIMMs with 400 MHz system bus that include hardware and system voltage monitoring among others. 1-4 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This chip performs multiple system functions that allows 3.2 GB/s data transfer rates. 3 NorthBridge Controller. 1 ATX 12V connector. This interface provides the...
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... to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 18 Line In jack. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-5 12 Audio/Modem CODEC. The RealTek 8101L PCI LAN Fast Ethernet controller allows connection to your serial mouse and other serial devices. 24 USB 2.0 ports...
... to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 18 Line In jack. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-5 12 Audio/Modem CODEC. The RealTek 8101L PCI LAN Fast Ethernet controller allows connection to your serial mouse and other serial devices. 24 USB 2.0 ports...
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These components are optional. 24.4cm (9.6in) 1.5 Motherboard layout 21.9cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: USB20-3 USB20-4 COM1 Socket 478 CPUFAN1 Super I/O IR1 ATX Power Connector FLOPPY1 DDR DIMM1 ...Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) 01 23 SEC_IDE PRI_ IDE RTL8101L ASPDIF1 PCI1 P4BGL-MX PCI2 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) ASUS Mozart Audio PCI3 Codec CD1 AUX1 CHASFAN1 COM2 USB20_5 USB20_6 BAT1 USBPWR_56 BUZZ1 CHASSIS1 J1 GAME1 ASUS PANEL1 The audio and LAN features are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
These components are optional. 24.4cm (9.6in) 1.5 Motherboard layout 21.9cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: USB20-3 USB20-4 COM1 Socket 478 CPUFAN1 Super I/O IR1 ATX Power Connector FLOPPY1 DDR DIMM1 ...Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) 01 23 SEC_IDE PRI_ IDE RTL8101L ASPDIF1 PCI1 P4BGL-MX PCI2 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) ASUS Mozart Audio PCI3 Codec CD1 AUX1 CHASFAN1 COM2 USB20_5 USB20_6 BAT1 USBPWR_56 BUZZ1 CHASSIS1 J1 GAME1 ASUS PANEL1 The audio and LAN features are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-7 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. This socket is detached...
... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-7 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. This socket is detached...
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... supports up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.9 Expansion slots The P4BGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for ...information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that they support. 1.9.1 Configuring an expansion card After... to 2GB non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR. 80 Pins P4BGL-MX 104 Pins P4BGL-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.
... supports up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.9 Expansion slots The P4BGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for ...information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that they support. 1.9.1 Configuring an expansion card After... to 2GB non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR. 80 Pins P4BGL-MX 104 Pins P4BGL-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.
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... - - - PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 used - - - - 1.9.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3 Communications Port (COM2) 4 ... 15 Secondary Ultra ATA Controller (dual fifo) *These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - used - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - ...
... - - - PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 used - - - - 1.9.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3 Communications Port (COM2) 4 ... 15 Secondary Ultra ATA Controller (dual fifo) *These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - used - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - ...
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... wake up the computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to +5VSB. This feature requires a power supply that can provide at least 1A on the motherboard. 1. P4BGL-MX USBPWR_34 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_12 USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V P4BGL-MX USB Device Wake Up (Default) +5VSB 1-10 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Set to +5VSB to wake up .
... wake up the computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to +5VSB. This feature requires a power supply that can provide at least 1A on the motherboard. 1. P4BGL-MX USBPWR_34 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_12 USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V P4BGL-MX USB Device Wake Up (Default) +5VSB 1-10 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Set to +5VSB to wake up .
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... in the BIOS. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to [1-2] 4. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Clear RTC RAM J1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin J1) These solder points allow you wish to ...CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Remove the battery. 3. P4BGL-MX KBPWR1 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4BGL-MX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. The RAM data in CMOS. 2. Place the ...
... in the BIOS. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to [1-2] 4. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Clear RTC RAM J1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin J1) These solder points allow you wish to ...CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Remove the battery. 3. P4BGL-MX KBPWR1 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4BGL-MX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. The RAM data in CMOS. 2. Place the ...
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...the hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX IDE Connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard. 1. If you connect non-UltraDMA100/66 devices to the secondary IDE connector. one ...connector and another UltraDMA100/66 cable. For UltraDMA100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. PIN 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 1.11 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin...
...the hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX IDE Connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard. 1. If you connect non-UltraDMA100/66 devices to the secondary IDE connector. one ...connector and another UltraDMA100/66 cable. For UltraDMA100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. PIN 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 1.11 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin...
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... intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper caps from the pins. When you wish to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). P4BGL-MX PIN 1 P4BGL-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Chassis Alarm Lead ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-13 After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to PIN 1.
... intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper caps from the pins. When you wish to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). P4BGL-MX PIN 1 P4BGL-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Chassis Alarm Lead ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-13 After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to PIN 1.
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... connectors (20-pin ATX_POWER1) These connectors connect to the CPU. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX USB 2.0 Header USB20_5 USB20_6 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may ... supply are designed to the front USB ports. ATX_POWER1 Pin 1 +12.0VDC +5VSB ATX12V1 PWR_OK COM P4BGL-MX +12V DC GND +12V DC GND +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC P4BGL-MX ATX Power Connectors +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ...
... connectors (20-pin ATX_POWER1) These connectors connect to the CPU. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX USB 2.0 Header USB20_5 USB20_6 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may ... supply are designed to the front USB ports. ATX_POWER1 Pin 1 +12.0VDC +5VSB ATX12V1 PWR_OK COM P4BGL-MX +12V DC GND +12V DC GND +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC P4BGL-MX ATX Power Connectors +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ...
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... fan cables to the ground pin. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4BGL-MX CD1(Black) AUX1(White) P4BGL-MX Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-15 DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire...
... fan cables to the ground pin. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4BGL-MX CD1(Black) AUX1(White) P4BGL-MX Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-15 DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire...
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... devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Game Connector GAME1 MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information If your package came with the USB 2.0/GAME module, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to... the front panel audio module using an audio cable. P4BGL-MX IAPANEL1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L P4BGL-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ...
... devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Game Connector GAME1 MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information If your package came with the USB 2.0/GAME module, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to... the front panel audio module using an audio cable. P4BGL-MX IAPANEL1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L P4BGL-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ...