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... Flash, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS MyLogo2 Industriestandard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Verwaltung WfM 2.0. ATX 12V-Stromanschlüsse IDE-LED/Strom-LED-Anschlüsse Gehäuseeinbruch-, SMBus- P4G8X-Serie Spezifikationsüberblick R...252;ckwand E/A 1 x paralleler Anschluss 2 x serielle Anschlüsse 1 x PS/2-Tastaturanschluss 1 x PS/2-Mausanschluss 4 x USB 2.0-Anschlüsse 1 x RJ-45-Anschluss (optional) Line In/Line Out/Mic-Anschlüsse (optional) Interne E/A 1 x USB 2.0-Anschluss für 2 zusätzliche USB 2.0Anschlüsse CPU...
... Flash, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS MyLogo2 Industriestandard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Verwaltung WfM 2.0. ATX 12V-Stromanschlüsse IDE-LED/Strom-LED-Anschlüsse Gehäuseeinbruch-, SMBus- P4G8X-Serie Spezifikationsüberblick R...252;ckwand E/A 1 x paralleler Anschluss 2 x serielle Anschlüsse 1 x PS/2-Tastaturanschluss 1 x PS/2-Mausanschluss 4 x USB 2.0-Anschlüsse 1 x RJ-45-Anschluss (optional) Line In/Line Out/Mic-Anschlüsse (optional) Interne E/A 1 x USB 2.0-Anschluss für 2 zusätzliche USB 2.0Anschlüsse CPU...
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... ix ASUS contact information x P4G8X series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-5 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.4.1 Major components 1-6 1.4.2 Core specifications 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layouts 2-2 2.2.1 P4G8X Deluxe 2-2 2.2.2 P4G8X 2-3 2.3 Before you proceed 2-4 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4.1 Overview...
... ix ASUS contact information x P4G8X series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-5 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.4.1 Major components 1-6 1.4.2 Core specifications 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layouts 2-2 2.2.1 P4G8X Deluxe 2-2 2.2.2 P4G8X 2-3 2.3 Before you proceed 2-4 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4.1 Overview...
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...ASUS JumperFree™ mode ASUS POST Reporter™* ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS EZ Flash USB 2.0 ready Power Loss Restart SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) CPU throttle Adjustable CPU VCORE, memory, and AGP voltages Multi-language BIOS AGP warning LED (continued on P4G8X Deluxe models only CPU...Supports PC2100/PC1600 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs Expansion slots 1 x AGP Pro/8X (1.5V only) 5 x PCI (includes one ASUS BlueMagic PCI slot) IDE 2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connectors Serial ATA (optional) * Silicon Image Sil3112A controller 2 x Serial ATA ...
...ASUS JumperFree™ mode ASUS POST Reporter™* ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS EZ Flash USB 2.0 ready Power Loss Restart SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) CPU throttle Adjustable CPU VCORE, memory, and AGP voltages Multi-language BIOS AGP warning LED (continued on P4G8X Deluxe models only CPU...Supports PC2100/PC1600 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs Expansion slots 1 x AGP Pro/8X (1.5V only) 5 x PCI (includes one ASUS BlueMagic PCI slot) IDE 2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connectors Serial ATA (optional) * Silicon Image Sil3112A controller 2 x Serial ATA ...
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... factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4G8X series specifications summary Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features 1 x Parallel port 2 x... Serial ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port (optional) Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (optional) 1 x USB 2.0 connector for 2 additional USB ports CPU...
... factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4G8X series specifications summary Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features 1 x Parallel port 2 x... Serial ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port (optional) Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (optional) 1 x USB 2.0 connector for 2 additional USB ports CPU...
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...settings in 3D effects, mono outputs, multiple stereo and mono inputs, and flexible mixing/gain/ mute functions for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 2-27. See page 2-23. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking... the P4 CPU. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for a complete integrated audio solution. The ASUS EZ Plug™ is backward compatible with USB 1.1. This connector is necessary to IEEE 1394a standards. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user...
...settings in 3D effects, mono outputs, multiple stereo and mono inputs, and flexible mixing/gain/ mute functions for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 2-27. See page 2-23. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking... the P4 CPU. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for a complete integrated audio solution. The ASUS EZ Plug™ is backward compatible with USB 1.1. This connector is necessary to IEEE 1394a standards. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user...
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... retained in sleep mode. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of the BIOS setting. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for operating... systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM). Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. This feature reduces both power consumption ...
... retained in sleep mode. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of the BIOS setting. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for operating... systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM). Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. This feature reduces both power consumption ...
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...9. Standby power LED 17. PCI slots 19. LAN controller (optional)* 22. Line In jack (optional) 26. CPU socket 4. ASUS EZ Plug™ 12V connector 7. Floppy disk connector 8. ASUS ASIC 12. South Bridge controller 13. AGP warning LED 21. PS/2 mouse port 23. Super I/O controller 20....mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available features to Chapter 2 for the specifications of the P4G8X motherboard as pointed out in P4G8X Deluxe models only. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGP Pro 8X slot 10. RJ-45 port (optional) 25. Line ...
...9. Standby power LED 17. PCI slots 19. LAN controller (optional)* 22. Line In jack (optional) 26. CPU socket 4. ASUS EZ Plug™ 12V connector 7. Floppy disk connector 8. ASUS ASIC 12. South Bridge controller 13. AGP warning LED 21. PS/2 mouse port 23. Super I/O controller 20....mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available features to Chapter 2 for the specifications of the P4G8X motherboard as pointed out in P4G8X Deluxe models only. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGP Pro 8X slot 10. RJ-45 port (optional) 25. Line ...
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...; Pentium® 4 Processor, with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 ASUS EZ Plug™ +12V connector. This 20-pin connector connects to the south bridge ICH4 via the Intel® proprietary Hub Interface...AGP) Pro slot supports 1.5V AGP 8X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications and delivers up to the CPU. 7 Floppy disk connector. 1.4.2 Core specifications 1 ATX 12V connector. This ASUS patented auxilliary power connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 8 IDE connectors. Both...
...; Pentium® 4 Processor, with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 ASUS EZ Plug™ +12V connector. This 20-pin connector connects to the south bridge ICH4 via the Intel® proprietary Hub Interface...AGP) Pro slot supports 1.5V AGP 8X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications and delivers up to the CPU. 7 Floppy disk connector. 1.4.2 Core specifications 1 ATX 12V connector. This ASUS patented auxilliary power connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 8 IDE connectors. Both...
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Chapter summary 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layouts 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-4 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.5 System memory 2-11 2.6 Expansion slots 2-14 2.7 Jumpers 2-17 2.8 Connectors 2-19 ASUS P4G8X series motherboard
Chapter summary 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layouts 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-4 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.5 System memory 2-11 2.6 Expansion slots 2-14 2.7 Jumpers 2-17 2.8 Connectors 2-19 ASUS P4G8X series motherboard
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...in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Make sure to compile the code. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with HyperThreading Technology. 2. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/...CPU Gold Mark has a gold triangular mark on 0.13 micron process. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Note in the illustration that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache on one corner. ASUS P4G8X...
...in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Make sure to compile the code. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with HyperThreading Technology. 2. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/...CPU Gold Mark has a gold triangular mark on 0.13 micron process. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Note in the illustration that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache on one corner. ASUS P4G8X...
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... Enabled. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on this motherboard: 1. Install the CPU. 2. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. ...Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Reboot the computer. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the...
... Enabled. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on this motherboard: 1. Install the CPU. 2. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. ...Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Reboot the computer. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the...
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Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. When the CPU is locked. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-7
Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. When the CPU is locked. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-7
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... the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. In case you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® ...4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. The retention module base is already installed on the retention module base. You do not match the...
... the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. In case you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® ...4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. The retention module base is already installed on the retention module base. You do not match the...
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Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) 2-10 Don't forget to plug this connector. When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. 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 module base. 3. Chapter 2: Hardware information Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) 2-10 Don't forget to plug this connector. When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. 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 module base. 3. Chapter 2: Hardware information Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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...DIMMs are not supported on memory configurations 1. Important notes on this section. Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel* Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 - (1) Installed ...(2) - (3) Installed - Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR DIMM Type PC2100 PC1600 Memory Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information ...
...DIMMs are not supported on memory configurations 1. Important notes on this section. Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel* Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 - (1) Installed ...(2) - (3) Installed - Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR DIMM Type PC2100 PC1600 Memory Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information ...
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...Up USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. P4G8X ® P4G8X WPCI_USB Setting WPCI_USB 31 53 42 Wireless PCI_USB 64 Original PCI reserved pin (Default) ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-17 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW56) Set this jumper to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low ...change the default settings. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). The rear panel USB ports (Ports 1 to 4) do not support device wake-up ...
...Up USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. P4G8X ® P4G8X WPCI_USB Setting WPCI_USB 31 53 42 Wireless PCI_USB 64 Original PCI reserved pin (Default) ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-17 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW56) Set this jumper to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low ...change the default settings. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). The rear panel USB ports (Ports 1 to 4) do not support device wake-up ...
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... RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P4G8X ® P4G8X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. The... parameter settings to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 3.
... RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P4G8X ® P4G8X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. The... parameter settings to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 3.
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... with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4G8X ® CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4G8X 12-Volt Fan Connectors 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of...) devices. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 6. P4G8X ® P4G8X SMBus Connector SMB 1 FLOATING SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +3V 7.
... with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4G8X ® CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P4G8X 12-Volt Fan Connectors 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of...) devices. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 6. P4G8X ® P4G8X SMBus Connector SMB 1 FLOATING SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +3V 7.
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... ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin EZ_PLUG, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors connect to the CPU. In addition to fit these connectors in only one 4-pin device power plug to the ASUS EZ Plug™ connector labeled EZ_PLUG. Make sure that you are designed to the 20-pin ATXPWR ...0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC EZ_PLUG +5V GND GND +12V ATX12V +12V DC GND P4G8X ATX Power Connector +12V DC GND ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-23 If you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to an ATX 12V...
... ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin EZ_PLUG, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors connect to the CPU. In addition to fit these connectors in only one 4-pin device power plug to the ASUS EZ Plug™ connector labeled EZ_PLUG. Make sure that you are designed to the 20-pin ATXPWR ...0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC EZ_PLUG +5V GND GND +12V ATX12V +12V DC GND P4G8X ATX Power Connector +12V DC GND ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-23 If you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to an ATX 12V...
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...equipped with a surge protector. 5. At power on tests. While the tests are using an ATX power supply, you need to enter BIOS Setup. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 3-1 Monitor b. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the chain) c. ...power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter™ is enabled. 3.1 Starting up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. Be sure that is ...
...equipped with a surge protector. 5. At power on tests. While the tests are using an ATX power supply, you need to enter BIOS Setup. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 3-1 Monitor b. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the chain) c. ...power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter™ is enabled. 3.1 Starting up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. Be sure that is ...