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... Formfaktor ATX-Formfaktor: 12 Zoll x 9,6 Zoll (30,5 cm x 24,5 cm) Support CD-Inhalt Gerätetreiber ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 Antivirensoftware Die Spezifikationen können ohne Ankü...P4G8X-Serie Spezifikationsüberblick Rückwand 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...
... Formfaktor ATX-Formfaktor: 12 Zoll x 9,6 Zoll (30,5 cm x 24,5 cm) Support CD-Inhalt Gerätetreiber ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 Antivirensoftware Die Spezifikationen können ohne Ankü...P4G8X-Serie Spezifikationsüberblick Rückwand 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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...™ 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 Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 On-die 512KB/256KB L2 cache with full speed Supports Intel...
...™ 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 Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 On-die 512KB/256KB L2 cache with full speed Supports Intel...
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... 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...ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS MyLogo2 Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. xii
... 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...ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS MyLogo2 Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. xii
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... 2.2 stereo audio CODEC, is onboard to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-3 The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. The ALC650 supports independent variable sampling rates and built-in case the system ...When the system hangs due to accommodate the bundled Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) In/Out module. The ASUS EZ Plug™ is backward compatible with USB 1.1. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 2-27. See page 2-23. The IEEE 1394 allows up to ...
... 2.2 stereo audio CODEC, is onboard to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-3 The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. The ALC650 supports independent variable sampling rates and built-in case the system ...When the system hangs due to accommodate the bundled Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) In/Out module. The ASUS EZ Plug™ is backward compatible with USB 1.1. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 2-27. See page 2-23. The IEEE 1394 allows up to ...
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... system noise. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is ON, pressing the power switch for timely failure detection. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. A chassis...CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to soft-off automatically when the system is retained in sleep mode. The system voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable supply of the BIOS setting. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU...
... system noise. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is ON, pressing the power switch for timely failure detection. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. A chassis...CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to soft-off automatically when the system is retained in sleep mode. The system voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable supply of the BIOS setting. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU...
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... ECC or non-ECC PC2100/ PC1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector. This Winbond speech controller supports the ASUS POST Reporter™ for the floppy disk drive. This ASUS patented auxilliary power connector is slotted to the south bridge ICH4 via the Intel® proprietary Hub ...Interface. 3 CPU socket. These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 8 ...
... ECC or non-ECC PC2100/ PC1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector. This Winbond speech controller supports the ASUS POST Reporter™ for the floppy disk drive. This ASUS patented auxilliary power connector is slotted to the south bridge ICH4 via the Intel® proprietary Hub ...Interface. 3 CPU socket. These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 8 ...
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... motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with 512KB L2 cache on one corner. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that the CPU Gold Mark has a gold triangular mark on 0.13 micron process. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 478-pin package with HyperThreading Technology. 2. ASUS P4G8X...
... motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with 512KB L2 cache on one corner. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that the CPU Gold Mark has a gold triangular mark on 0.13 micron process. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 478-pin package with HyperThreading Technology. 2. ASUS P4G8X...
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...Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a ...90°-100° angle. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the motherboard. 2....
...Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a ...90°-100° angle. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the motherboard. 2....
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... this motherboard. 5. The third DIMM is not recommended to Table 2 below. 4. Installed - Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Double-sided x16 DDR DIMMs are not supported on memory configurations 1. Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel* Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 - (1) Installed (2) - (3) Installed...
... this motherboard. 5. The third DIMM is not recommended to Table 2 below. 4. Installed - Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Double-sided x16 DDR DIMMs are not supported on memory configurations 1. Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel* Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 - (1) Installed (2) - (3) Installed...
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..., power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to 4) do not support device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Wireless PCI and USB settings (3-pin WPCI_USB) These jumpers... to wake up from S4 sleep mode. DO NOT change the default settings. 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 P4G8X ® P4G8X USB Device Wake Up USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 2.
..., power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to 4) do not support device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Wireless PCI and USB settings (3-pin WPCI_USB) These jumpers... to wake up from S4 sleep mode. DO NOT change the default settings. 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 P4G8X ® P4G8X USB Device Wake Up USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 2.
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... communicate 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 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making.... SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to the fan connectors. Lack of the connector. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at ...
... communicate 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 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making.... SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to the fan connectors. Lack of the connector. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at ...
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3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to CPU over-clocking Action • Install an Intel Pentium 4 Processor into the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instruction on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI...sure that came with your own messages to section "2.5 System memory" for assistance. POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™.
3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to CPU over-clocking Action • Install an Intel Pentium 4 Processor into the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instruction on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI...sure that came with your own messages to section "2.5 System memory" for assistance. POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™.
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...; Make sure that your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of the IDE connectors on page x. CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on after you have connected an IDE hard disk drive to ...• See section "2.8 Connectors." No IDE hard disk detected • Make sure you have connected a floppy disk to the one of the connector. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 3-3 CPU voltage out of range • Check your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function.
...; Make sure that your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of the IDE connectors on page x. CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on after you have connected an IDE hard disk drive to ...• See section "2.8 Connectors." No IDE hard disk detected • Make sure you have connected a floppy disk to the one of the connector. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 3-3 CPU voltage out of range • Check your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function.
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...]. When you set this option to turn on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of greater than 64MB, you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller... or not you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [2.5V] [2.6V] [2.7V] CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. When you need to set to detect...
...]. When you set this option to turn on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of greater than 64MB, you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller... or not you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [2.5V] [2.6V] [2.7V] CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. When you need to set to detect...
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...for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] AGP Capability [8X Mode] This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that are using ISA cards that transfers video data at 2.1GB/s. AGP 8X is backward-compatible, so you may not boot... feature, otherwise the system may keep the default [8X Mode] even if you to [Disabled]. Set this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is a new cache technology for DDR SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [Low] [Medium] [High] [Maximum] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [...
...for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] AGP Capability [8X Mode] This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that are using ISA cards that transfers video data at 2.1GB/s. AGP 8X is backward-compatible, so you may not boot... feature, otherwise the system may keep the default [8X Mode] even if you to [Disabled]. Set this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is a new cache technology for DDR SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [Low] [Medium] [High] [Maximum] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [...
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... not display when you to enable or disable the ACPI Suspend-to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. To support this for monitors without power management or "green" features. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off... you select [Blank Screen] for monitor power management. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] This item allows you installed an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports this user-configurable field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... not display when you to enable or disable the ACPI Suspend-to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. To support this for monitors without power management or "green" features. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off... you select [Blank Screen] for monitor power management. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] This item allows you installed an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports this user-configurable field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe V2.18.03 This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on P4G8X Deluxe models only. Install ASUS Update V3.36.01 This program allows you to change the...you wish to download the latest version of the default messages. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. See section "3.2 Vocal POST messages" for the ASUS POST Reporter™. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-5 Winbond Voice Editor This program is for recording and ...
...helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe V2.18.03 This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on P4G8X Deluxe models only. Install ASUS Update V3.36.01 This program allows you to change the...you wish to download the latest version of the default messages. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. See section "3.2 Vocal POST messages" for the ASUS POST Reporter™. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-5 Winbond Voice Editor This program is for recording and ...
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... PC. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box. The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that lets you open PC Probe or not. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe The ASUS PC Probe is running. It also...as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. Clicking the icon allows you to select whether to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx. Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing...
... PC. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box. The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that lets you open PC Probe or not. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe The ASUS PC Probe is running. It also...as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. Clicking the icon allows you to select whether to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx. Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing...
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... Setup Lets you enable/disable Smart Fan Control. Fan Control Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC's temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. Settings Lets you record the ... disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.
... Setup Lets you enable/disable Smart Fan Control. Fan Control Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC's temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. Settings Lets you record the ... disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.