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Benutzerhandbuch für ASUS P4G8X-Serie Motherboards 2-3 Diese Komponenten sind im obigen Motherboard-Layout grau abgebildet. 2.2.2 P4G8X PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB2.0 T: USB2 B: USB1 COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Socket 478 ATX Power Connector EZ_PLUG CHA_FAN TRPWR DDR...In ATX12V Intel E7205 Memory Controller Hub BroadCom BCM4401 Fast Ethernet Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO) PCI1 AGP_WARN I/O Super GAME MODEM PCI2 P4G8X PCI3 4Mbit Firmware Hub CD FP_AUDIO Audio Codec AUX PCI4 SPDIF ® SB_PWR PCI5/BlueMagic PCI Slot WPCI_USB USB56 USBPW56 CR2032 3V ...
Benutzerhandbuch für ASUS P4G8X-Serie Motherboards 2-3 Diese Komponenten sind im obigen Motherboard-Layout grau abgebildet. 2.2.2 P4G8X PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB2.0 T: USB2 B: USB1 COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Socket 478 ATX Power Connector EZ_PLUG CHA_FAN TRPWR DDR...In ATX12V Intel E7205 Memory Controller Hub BroadCom BCM4401 Fast Ethernet Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO) PCI1 AGP_WARN I/O Super GAME MODEM PCI2 P4G8X PCI3 4Mbit Firmware Hub CD FP_AUDIO Audio Codec AUX PCI4 SPDIF ® SB_PWR PCI5/BlueMagic PCI Slot WPCI_USB USB56 USBPW56 CR2032 3V ...
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Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 ASUS P4G8X series motherboard
Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 ASUS P4G8X series motherboard
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... shield Bag of system memory with the Intel® E7205 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-1 Before you for Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup Guide (retail boxes only) Jumpers and Connectors Sticker (retail boxes only...latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4G8X series package for the following items. Package Item ASUS P4G8X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in 478-pin package coupled with PC2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, high-...
... shield Bag of system memory with the Intel® E7205 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-1 Before you for Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup Guide (retail boxes only) Jumpers and Connectors Sticker (retail boxes only...latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4G8X series package for the following items. Package Item ASUS P4G8X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in 478-pin package coupled with PC2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, high-...
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... settings in 3D effects, mono outputs, multiple stereo and mono inputs, and flexible mixing/gain/ mute functions for each parameter. ASUS EZ Plug™ This patented ASUS technology lets you use your existing power supply rather than buying a new ATX 12V power supply. The ALC650 supports independent variable ...sampling rates and built-in case the system hangs due to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-3 A digital audio connector is necessary to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. The...
... settings in 3D effects, mono outputs, multiple stereo and mono inputs, and flexible mixing/gain/ mute functions for each parameter. ASUS EZ Plug™ This patented ASUS technology lets you use your existing power supply rather than buying a new ATX 12V power supply. The ALC650 supports independent variable ...sampling rates and built-in case the system hangs due to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-3 A digital audio connector is necessary to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. The...
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... This feature allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to soft-off automatically when the system is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of the BIOS setting. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-5 Auto fan off The system fans power off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. ACPI ready...
... This feature allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to soft-off automatically when the system is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of the BIOS setting. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-5 Auto fan off The system fans power off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. ACPI ready...
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...maximum throughput. The RealTek ALC650 AC '97 2.2 stereo audio CODEC provides a 6-channel audio capability. The ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot (blue slot) supports future ASUS function cards compliant to allow 100Mbps, 200Mbps, and 400Mbps data transfers between the 1394 devices. (on the ... multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, a Standard Infrared (SIR), and a Flash ROM interface. 20 AGP warning LED. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-9 This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the commonly used Super I /O controller. The ALC650 supports independent...
...maximum throughput. The RealTek ALC650 AC '97 2.2 stereo audio CODEC provides a 6-channel audio capability. The ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot (blue slot) supports future ASUS function cards compliant to allow 100Mbps, 200Mbps, and 400Mbps data transfers between the 1394 devices. (on the ... multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, a Standard Infrared (SIR), and a Flash ROM interface. 20 AGP warning LED. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-9 This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the commonly used Super I /O controller. The ALC650 supports independent...
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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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... edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-1 The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 x 24.5 cm).
... edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-1 The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 x 24.5 cm).
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... Intel E7205 Memory Controller Hub BroadCom BCM4401 Fast Ethernet Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO) PCI1 AGP_WARN I/O Super GAME MODEM PCI2 P4G8X PCI3 4Mbit Firmware Hub CD FP_AUDIO Audio Codec AUX PCI4 SPDIF ® SB_PWR PCI5/BlueMagic PCI Slot WPCI_USB USB56 USBPW56 CR2032... 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel 82801DB ICH4 CLRTC ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor PWR_FAN CHASSIS SMB IR_CON IDE_LED PANEL The audio and LAN features are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-3 These components are optional.
... Intel E7205 Memory Controller Hub BroadCom BCM4401 Fast Ethernet Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO) PCI1 AGP_WARN I/O Super GAME MODEM PCI2 P4G8X PCI3 4Mbit Firmware Hub CD FP_AUDIO Audio Codec AUX PCI4 SPDIF ® SB_PWR PCI5/BlueMagic PCI Slot WPCI_USB USB56 USBPW56 CR2032... 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel 82801DB ICH4 CLRTC ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor PWR_FAN CHASSIS SMB IR_CON IDE_LED PANEL The audio and LAN features are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-3 These components are optional.
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... 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 series motherboard user guide 2-5 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with HyperThreading Technology. 2. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Notes...
... 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 series motherboard user guide 2-5 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with HyperThreading Technology. 2. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Notes...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. 3. When the CPU is locked. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-7 Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever 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. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. 3. When the CPU is locked. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-7 Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5.
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Retention Lock Retention Hole Retention Hook Snapped to the Retention Hole Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention mechanism to the holes on top of the heatsink. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the hooks into the holes. Align and snap the four hooks of the module base. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-9 Position the fan with the retention mechanism on each corner of the retention mechanism to the module base. 2.
Retention Lock Retention Hole Retention Hook Snapped to the Retention Hole Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention mechanism to the holes on top of the heatsink. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the hooks into the holes. Align and snap the four hooks of the module base. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-9 Position the fan with the retention mechanism on each corner of the retention mechanism to the module base. 2.
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...unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2100/ PC1600 DDR DIMMs, and allow up to perform two data operations in a socket specially designed for DDR DIMMs. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-11 Therefore, a DDR DIMM is double notched. 2.5 System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with SDR, and should...SDR DIMM. A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as Single Data Rate (SDR) SDRAM. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 104 Pins P4G8X ® P4G8X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins Notes on DDR technology The DDR SDRAM technology evolved from the mainstream PC66, PC100, PC133 ...
...unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2100/ PC1600 DDR DIMMs, and allow up to perform two data operations in a socket specially designed for DDR DIMMs. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-11 Therefore, a DDR DIMM is double notched. 2.5 System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with SDR, and should...SDR DIMM. A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as Single Data Rate (SDR) SDRAM. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 104 Pins P4G8X ® P4G8X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins Notes on DDR technology The DDR SDRAM technology evolved from the mainstream PC66, PC100, PC133 ...
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... is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to install a DIMM. 1. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so...
... is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to install a DIMM. 1. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so...
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..., conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. PCI slot 2 -- - - Onboard LAN (optional) - - Onboard 1394 (optional) - shared - - - - ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-15 AGP PRO slot shared - - - used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible...
..., conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. PCI slot 2 -- - - Onboard LAN (optional) - - Onboard 1394 (optional) - shared - - - - ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-15 AGP PRO slot shared - - - used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible...
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...-up from S4 sleep mode. Wireless PCI and USB settings (3-pin WPCI_USB) These jumpers are reserved. 2.7 Jumpers 1. 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 The rear panel USB ports (Ports 1 to wake up from S1 sleep mode...
...-up from S4 sleep mode. Wireless PCI and USB settings (3-pin WPCI_USB) These jumpers are reserved. 2.7 Jumpers 1. 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 The rear panel USB ports (Ports 1 to wake up from S1 sleep mode...
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... plug). Pin 1 is removed to light up. P4G8X ® PIN 1 P4G8X Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-19 2.8 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. IDE_LED P4G8X IDE Activity LED 2. The read or write activities...ribbon cables with the red stripe to Pin 1 on floppy disk drives. 1. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the motherboard. P4G8X ® TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. After connecting one end to the ...
... plug). Pin 1 is removed to light up. P4G8X ® PIN 1 P4G8X Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-19 2.8 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. IDE_LED P4G8X IDE Activity LED 2. The read or write activities...ribbon cables with the red stripe to Pin 1 on floppy disk drives. 1. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the motherboard. P4G8X ® TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. After connecting one end to the ...
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...an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4G8X ® P4G8X Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-21 When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a... SATA1) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. P4G8X ® P4G8X SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA2 SATA1 If you ...
...an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4G8X ® P4G8X Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-21 When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a... SATA1) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. P4G8X ® P4G8X SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA2 SATA1 If you ...
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...ATXPWR connector, this motherboard requires that you are designed to the CPU. Make sure that does not have the ATX +12V plug, connect one orientation. 8. P4G8X ® ATXPWR +3.3VDC -12.0VDC COM PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC +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 fit these connectors...
...ATXPWR connector, this motherboard requires that you are designed to the CPU. Make sure that does not have the ATX +12V plug, connect one orientation. 8. P4G8X ® ATXPWR +3.3VDC -12.0VDC COM PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC +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 fit these connectors...