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... Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii Conventions used in this guide vii Typography vii P4BP-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory...
... Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii Conventions used in this guide vii Typography vii P4BP-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory...
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...a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, ...all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, ...
...a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, ...all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, ...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the motherboard.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the motherboard.
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Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4BP-MX motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard combines the powers of power computing! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with PC2700... and the Intel® 845GV chipset to 2GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide If any of...
Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4BP-MX motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard combines the powers of power computing! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with PC2700... and the Intel® 845GV chipset to 2GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide If any of...
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...174; Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-3 supporting up to buy advanced sound cards. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 10...of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports S/PDIF-out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with 512/256KB L2 cache on USB 2.0 - ...
...174; Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-3 supporting up to buy advanced sound cards. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 10...of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports S/PDIF-out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with 512/256KB L2 cache on USB 2.0 - ...
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...DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS previous settings in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-7. See ... and data are corrupted. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the...
...DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS previous settings in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-7. See ... and data are corrupted. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the...
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..., and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the system chassis. 3. P4BP-MX P4BP-MX Onboard LED LED2 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-5 Whenever you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any motherboard settings. 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Before you install...
..., and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the system chassis. 3. P4BP-MX P4BP-MX Onboard LED LED2 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-5 Whenever you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any motherboard settings. 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Before you install...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: USB20-3 USB20-4 COM1 21.9cm (8.6in) Socket 478 CPUFAN1 Super I/O IR1 ATX Power Connector FLOPPY1 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 ...:Line Out Below:Mic In IAPANEL1 ATX12V1 Intel 845GV Graphic Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) 01 23 SEC_IDE PRI_ IDE 2Mbit Firmware Hub RTL8101L PCI1 LED2 P4BP-MX PCI2 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) ASUS Mozart IDE_LED1 Audio Codec CD1 AUX1 SPDIF PCI3 CHASFAN1 COM2 USB20_5 USB20_6 BAT1 USBPWR_56 BUZZ1 J1 CHASSIS1 GAME1...
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard Bottom: USB20-3 USB20-4 COM1 21.9cm (8.6in) Socket 478 CPUFAN1 Super I/O IR1 ATX Power Connector FLOPPY1 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 ...:Line Out Below:Mic In IAPANEL1 ATX12V1 Intel 845GV Graphic Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) 01 23 SEC_IDE PRI_ IDE 2Mbit Firmware Hub RTL8101L PCI1 LED2 P4BP-MX PCI2 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) ASUS Mozart IDE_LED1 Audio Codec CD1 AUX1 SPDIF PCI3 CHASFAN1 COM2 USB20_5 USB20_6 BAT1 USBPWR_56 BUZZ1 J1 CHASSIS1 GAME1...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-7 Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-7 Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor. Hyper-... pins and severely damage the CPU! If you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. 4. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Gold Arrow P4BP-MX P4BP-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the socket to ensure system stability and performance. 3. Under Linux, use the Hyper...
This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor. Hyper-... pins and severely damage the CPU! If you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. 4. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Gold Arrow P4BP-MX P4BP-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the socket to ensure system stability and performance. 3. Under Linux, use the Hyper...
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... CPU does not fit in one correct orientation. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to indicate that it is locked. Gold Mark 4. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to secure the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the...
... CPU does not fit in one correct orientation. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to indicate that it is locked. Gold Mark 4. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to secure the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the...
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... socket to install a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.2 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align a DIMM on the socket. 3.... You can install 64MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets of the DDR DIMM sockets. 80 Pins P4BP-MX 104 Pins P4BP-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
... socket to install a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.2 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align a DIMM on the socket. 3.... You can install 64MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets of the DDR DIMM sockets. 80 Pins P4BP-MX 104 Pins P4BP-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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...shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-11 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers...chassis. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. PCI slot 2 - - - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 ...
...shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-11 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers...chassis. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. PCI slot 2 - - - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 ...
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... (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Clear RTC RAM (J1) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-13 The RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to its previous values. P4BP-MX P4BP-MX Clear RTC RAM J1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.
... (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Clear RTC RAM (J1) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-13 The RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to its previous values. P4BP-MX P4BP-MX Clear RTC RAM J1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.
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.... USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-15 This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 3. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker ...you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1.
.... USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-15 This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 3. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker ...you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1.
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...hole near the blue connector on the floppy ribbon cable to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is intentional. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to PIN 1. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE... to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). P4BP-MX PIN 1 P4BP-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided ...
...hole near the blue connector on the floppy ribbon cable to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is intentional. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to PIN 1. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE... to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). P4BP-MX PIN 1 P4BP-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided ...
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... to an ATX 12V power supply. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4BP-MX CD1(Black) AUX1(White) P4BP-MX Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-17 3. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATX_POWER1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX_POWER1...
... to an ATX 12V power supply. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4BP-MX CD1(Black) AUX1(White) P4BP-MX Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-17 3. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATX_POWER1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX_POWER1...
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... USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC P4BP-MX P4BP-MX USB 2.0 Header USB1 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. 5. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire...max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. You may damage the motherboard components. USB header (10-1 pin USB1) If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the...
... USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC P4BP-MX P4BP-MX USB 2.0 Header USB1 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. 5. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire...max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. You may damage the motherboard components. USB header (10-1 pin USB1) If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the...