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...Thank you ahead in the long line of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide If any of power ...computing! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4GE-MX motherboard! The motherboard combines the powers of the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and the Intel® 845GE chipset to 2GB of...
...Thank you ahead in the long line of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide If any of power ...computing! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4GE-MX motherboard! The motherboard combines the powers of the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and the Intel® 845GE chipset to 2GB of...
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... 512/256KB L2 cache on USB 2.0 - Integrated Graphics The Intel® 845GE chipset delivers realistic 3D/2D graphics with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-3 The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 10/ 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology...
... 512/256KB L2 cache on USB 2.0 - Integrated Graphics The Intel® 845GE chipset delivers realistic 3D/2D graphics with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-3 The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 10/ 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology...
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... discharge any component. 2. Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it...
... discharge any component. 2. Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-7
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-7
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Socket Lever 90º~100º angle Make sure that the socket lever is locked. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-9 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that ...
Socket Lever 90º~100º angle Make sure that the socket lever is locked. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-9 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that ...
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... system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - See Chapter 2 for the expansion card according to the card. used - - - - Onboard Audio - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11
... system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - See Chapter 2 for the expansion card according to the card. used - - - - Onboard Audio - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11
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... down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-13 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter ...data. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (default) to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...
... down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-13 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter ...data. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (default) to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...
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... audio sources. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 mouse port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-15 In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/ 2-Speaker Line...
... audio sources. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 mouse port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-15 In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/ 2-Speaker Line...
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... in only one orientation. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® P4GE-MX CD(Black) AUX(White) P4GE-MX Internal audio connectors ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable and may...
... in only one orientation. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® P4GE-MX CD(Black) AUX(White) P4GE-MX Internal audio connectors ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable and may...
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... panel audio connector 8. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4GE-MX (Default) P4GE-MX Chassis intrusion connector ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-19 If you are shorted with jumper caps. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This lead is an interface for a chassis designed with intrusion...
... panel audio connector 8. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4GE-MX (Default) P4GE-MX Chassis intrusion connector ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-19 If you are shorted with jumper caps. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This lead is an interface for a chassis designed with intrusion...
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Serial connector (9-pin COM2 ) This 9-pin connector connects to a 3-pin system power LED. Power LED connector (3-pin PLED1 ) This 3-pin connector connects to a COM2 bracket. PLED1 1 ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-21 Connect the COM2 cable to this connector and install the bracket on the system power. ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX PLED setting PLED+ NC PLED- The LED lights up when you turn on an available slot in the rear panel of the chassis. ® P4GE-MX PIN 1 COM2 P4GE-MX Serial port connector The COM2 bracket is purchased separately. 12. 11.
Serial connector (9-pin COM2 ) This 9-pin connector connects to a 3-pin system power LED. Power LED connector (3-pin PLED1 ) This 3-pin connector connects to a COM2 bracket. PLED1 1 ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-21 Connect the COM2 cable to this connector and install the bracket on the system power. ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX PLED setting PLED+ NC PLED- The LED lights up when you turn on an available slot in the rear panel of the chassis. ® P4GE-MX PIN 1 COM2 P4GE-MX Serial port connector The COM2 bracket is purchased separately. 12. 11.
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Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-1
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-1
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Windows® XP environment a. c. e. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. Reboot the computer. 4. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select ... the built-in Flash Memory Writer utility or using this utility. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-3
Windows® XP environment a. c. e. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. Reboot the computer. 4. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select ... the built-in Flash Memory Writer utility or using this utility. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-3
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...contains the a working BIOS for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 2. Reading file "P4GE-MX.ROM". To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Place the... while updating the BIOS! Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4GE-MX.ROM". Start flashing... When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-5 Checking for floppy... ...
...contains the a working BIOS for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 2. Reading file "P4GE-MX.ROM". To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Place the... while updating the BIOS! Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4GE-MX.ROM". Start flashing... When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-5 Checking for floppy... ...
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If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. 2. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-7 Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. 2. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-7 Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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... setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-9
... setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-9
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... to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. Use the key to move between the month, day, and year fields. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for month, day, and year are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to...
... to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. Use the key to move between the month, day, and year fields. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for month, day, and year are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to...
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In cases of undetected HDDs, pressing enter detects the HDD and allows you access to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-13 If the hard disk was already formatted on this information. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic ...
In cases of undetected HDDs, pressing enter detects the HDD and allows you access to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-13 If the hard disk was already formatted on this information. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic ...
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Set to manual if you want to Precharge Delay [7] Controls the number of DRAM clocks used for the DRAM parameters. Configuration options: [Manual] [By SPD] CAS Latency Time [1.5] Sets the latency between the DRAM command and the time the data actually become available. Configuration options: [1.5] [2] [2.5] [3] Active to configure each item on your own. Configuration options: [7] [6] [5] ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-15 2.4 Advanced menu 2.4.1 Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD] Sets the DRAM Timing configuration.
Set to manual if you want to Precharge Delay [7] Controls the number of DRAM clocks used for the DRAM parameters. Configuration options: [Manual] [By SPD] CAS Latency Time [1.5] Sets the latency between the DRAM command and the time the data actually become available. Configuration options: [1.5] [2] [2.5] [3] Active to configure each item on your own. Configuration options: [7] [6] [5] ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-15 2.4 Advanced menu 2.4.1 Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD] Sets the DRAM Timing configuration.
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... operating system. 2.4.2 Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled] Disables or enables the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-17 Set this item to set a PIO (Programmable Input/Output) mode for primary IDE devices.
... operating system. 2.4.2 Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled] Disables or enables the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-17 Set this item to set a PIO (Programmable Input/Output) mode for primary IDE devices.