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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 ... 2.0 Verwaltung WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR über PME, Gehäuseeinbruch 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 Ankündigung geändert werden. xii ATX...
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 ... 2.0 Verwaltung WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR über PME, Gehäuseeinbruch 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 Ankündigung geändert werden. xii ATX...
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Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-5 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.5 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe 5-12 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-17 5.3.5 Multi-channel audio feature 5-21 5.4 RAID 0/RAID 1 configurations 5-23 5.4.1 Install the hard disks 5-23 5.4.2 Creating and Deleting RAID sets 5-24 Index I-1 v
Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-5 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.5 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe 5-12 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-17 5.3.5 Multi-channel audio feature 5-21 5.4 RAID 0/RAID 1 configurations 5-23 5.4.1 Install the hard disks 5-23 5.4.2 Creating and Deleting RAID sets 5-24 Index I-1 v
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...BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Index This... part contains an alphabetical list of the P4G8X series motherboard. About this document. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ...
...BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Index This... part contains an alphabetical list of the P4G8X series motherboard. About this document. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ...
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...2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building ... CA 94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen,...
...2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building ... CA 94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen,...
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...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...Memory 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB memory 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...
...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...Memory 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB memory 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...
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...chassis intrusion ATX form 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... connector (optional) 4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, Multi-language BIOS, 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.
...chassis intrusion ATX form 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... connector (optional) 4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, Multi-language BIOS, 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.
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It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the P4G8X motherboard. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the P4G8X motherboard. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
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... in 478-pin package coupled 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 (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4G8X series support CD ASUS 2-port USB 2.0 module ASUS S/PDIF module (audio models only) 80-conductor IDE cables 40-conductor IDE cable...
... in 478-pin package coupled 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 (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4G8X series support CD ASUS 2-port USB 2.0 module ASUS S/PDIF module (audio models only) 80-conductor IDE cables 40-conductor IDE cable...
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...Ethernet models have the BROADCOM® BCM4401 chipset (instead of system memory using PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs to deliver up to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. See page 2-5 for more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to ... legacy Parallel ATA. Serial ATA/RAID support (on Motherboard (LOM) applications. 1.3 Special features The IEEE 1394, Gigabit LAN, SATA/RAID, and POST Reporter features are present in P4G8X Deluxe models only. 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium®...
...Ethernet models have the BROADCOM® BCM4401 chipset (instead of system memory using PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs to deliver up to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. See page 2-5 for more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to ... legacy Parallel ATA. Serial ATA/RAID support (on Motherboard (LOM) applications. 1.3 Special features The IEEE 1394, Gigabit LAN, SATA/RAID, and POST Reporter features are present in P4G8X Deluxe models only. 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium®...
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...with USB 1.1. feature of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-27. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-3 See page 2-25. 6-channel digital audio (on 1394 models only) The IEEE 1394 interfaces and the TI TSB43AB22 controller...3D effects, mono outputs, multiple stereo and mono inputs, and flexible mixing/gain/ mute functions for each parameter. The ALC650 supports independent variable sampling rates and built-in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. IEEE...
...with USB 1.1. feature of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-27. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-3 See page 2-25. 6-channel digital audio (on 1394 models only) The IEEE 1394 interfaces and the TI TSB43AB22 controller...3D effects, mono outputs, multiple stereo and mono inputs, and flexible mixing/gain/ mute functions for each parameter. The ALC650 supports independent variable sampling rates and built-in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. IEEE...
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... provides multi-language support. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in cases when the BIOS codes and data are also compliant to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). Visit the ASUS website for information on...easier and faster. See details on the supported languages. BlueMagic PCI slot The ASUS proprietary BlueMagic slot is onboard to support future ASUS function cards that are corrupted. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to PCI specification....
... provides multi-language support. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in cases when the BIOS codes and data are also compliant to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). Visit the ASUS website for information on...easier and faster. See details on the supported languages. BlueMagic PCI slot The ASUS proprietary BlueMagic slot is onboard to support future ASUS function cards that are corrupted. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to PCI specification....
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Pressing the power switch for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM). Auto fan off The system fans power off automatically when the system is monitored for timely failure detection....motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. ACPI ready The Advanced Configuration power Interface (ACPI) provides more energy saving features for more protection. This feature reduces both power consumption and system noise. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of the BIOS setting. ASUS P4G8X ...
Pressing the power switch for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM). Auto fan off The system fans power off automatically when the system is monitored for timely failure detection....motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. ACPI ready The Advanced Configuration power Interface (ACPI) provides more energy saving features for more protection. This feature reduces both power consumption and system noise. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of the BIOS setting. ASUS P4G8X ...
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... 8X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications and delivers up to an ATX 12V power supply. This Winbond speech controller supports the ASUS POST Reporter™ for the floppy disk drive. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from a standard power ... ribbon cable for configurable vocal POST alerts. 11 ASUS ASIC. 1.4.2 Core specifications 1 ATX 12V connector. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. This chip performs multiple system functions that supports 8X/4X/2X Fast Write protocol. A 478-...
... 8X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications and delivers up to an ATX 12V power supply. This Winbond speech controller supports the ASUS POST Reporter™ for the floppy disk drive. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from a standard power ... ribbon cable for configurable vocal POST alerts. 11 ASUS ASIC. 1.4.2 Core specifications 1 ATX 12V connector. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. This chip performs multiple system functions that supports 8X/4X/2X Fast Write protocol. A 478-...
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... functions for the motherboard, this LED is lit, there is no way you press the power button. The ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot (blue slot) supports future ASUS function cards compliant to turn on the motherboard. This LED acts as a smart burn-out protection for a...allow 100Mbps, 200Mbps, and 400Mbps data transfers between the 1394 devices. (on audio models only) 18 PCI slots. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-9 The TI TSB43AB22 controller chipset supports two low power IEEE 1394 connectors to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I /O Controller Hub (ICH4) is a standby power...
... functions for the motherboard, this LED is lit, there is no way you press the power button. The ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot (blue slot) supports future ASUS function cards compliant to turn on the motherboard. This LED acts as a smart burn-out protection for a...allow 100Mbps, 200Mbps, and 400Mbps data transfers between the 1394 devices. (on audio models only) 18 PCI slots. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-9 The TI TSB43AB22 controller chipset supports two low power IEEE 1394 connectors to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I /O Controller Hub (ICH4) is a standby power...
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... 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center. (on LAN models only) 22 PS/2 mouse port. The BCM5702 provides a 32-bit interface and supports 1000/100/10 Mbps data transfer rates.
... 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center. (on LAN models only) 22 PS/2 mouse port. The BCM5702 provides a 32-bit interface and supports 1000/100/10 Mbps data transfer rates.
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Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-5 This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. It is designed for... in the illustration that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Together, these attributes improve system performance by allowing higher core frequencies, faster execution of integer instructions, and data...
Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-5 This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. It is designed for... in the illustration that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Together, these attributes improve system performance by allowing higher core frequencies, faster execution of integer instructions, and data...
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The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on this motherboard: 1. Power up to Enabled. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the socket ... item Hyper-Threading Technology is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the motherboard. 2. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. Install the CPU. 2.
The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on this motherboard: 1. Power up to Enabled. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the socket ... item Hyper-Threading Technology is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the motherboard. 2. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. Install the CPU. 2.
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... installed only in one clock cycle, thus providing twice the throughput of the DDR DIMM sockets. 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 ... Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system memory using 184-pin 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 A DDR DIMM ...
... installed only in one clock cycle, thus providing twice the throughput of the DDR DIMM sockets. 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 ... Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system memory using 184-pin 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 A DDR DIMM ...
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2.5.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Double-sided x16 DDR DIMMs are not supported on memory configurations 1. The third DIMM is not recommended to Table 2 below. 4. Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR ...
2.5.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Double-sided x16 DDR DIMMs are not supported on memory configurations 1. The third DIMM is not recommended to Table 2 below. 4. Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR ...
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... the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard...
... the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard...