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... trademarks or copyrights of the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR...
... trademarks or copyrights of the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR...
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Features Contents 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...
Features Contents 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...
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BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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..., smooth motion, and clearly defined details. 6 USB 2.0 ports The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to buy advanced sound cards. Onboard 10/100 LAN The Realtek®...as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. supporting up to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion...
..., smooth motion, and clearly defined details. 6 USB 2.0 ports The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to buy advanced sound cards. Onboard 10/100 LAN The Realtek®...as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. supporting up to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion...
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Gold Arrow P4BP-MX P4BP-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Under Linux, use... to ensure correct installation. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to compile the code. This mark should match a specific corner on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on the CPU. Hyper-Threading Technology...
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Gold Arrow P4BP-MX P4BP-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Under Linux, use... to ensure correct installation. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to compile the code. This mark should match a specific corner on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on the CPU. Hyper-Threading Technology...
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1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... functions. Use and or the up a selection menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. The keys in the legend bar with...
... functions. Use and or the up a selection menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. The keys in the legend bar with...
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... move between the month, day, and year fields. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is hour, minute, second. Sub-menu Note that a right pointer...
... move between the month, day, and year fields. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is hour, minute, second. Sub-menu Note that a right pointer...
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... to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up On PCI Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar] This parameter allows you...
... to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up On PCI Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar] This parameter allows you...