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... vii About this guide viii How this guide is organized viii Conventions used in this guide ix Where to find more information ix ASUS contact information x P4GE-V specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.4.1...Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable 2-9 2.5 System memory 2-10 2.5.1 Overview 2-10 2.5.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM 2-12 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM 2-12 iii
... vii About this guide viii How this guide is organized viii Conventions used in this guide ix Where to find more information ix ASUS contact information x P4GE-V specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.4.1...Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable 2-9 2.5 System memory 2-10 2.5.1 Overview 2-10 2.5.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM 2-12 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM 2-12 iii
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P4GE-V specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA IDE Audio LAN Special features Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron 3.0+ GHz On-die 512KB/256KB L2 ...™ mode ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CrashFree BIOS Power Loss Restart SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) CPU throttle Adjustable CPU VCORE, memory, and AGP voltages Multi-language BIOS AGP warning LED 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x Video port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x ...
P4GE-V specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA IDE Audio LAN Special features Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron 3.0+ GHz On-die 512KB/256KB L2 ...™ mode ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CrashFree BIOS Power Loss Restart SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) CPU throttle Adjustable CPU VCORE, memory, and AGP voltages Multi-language BIOS AGP warning LED 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x Video port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x ...
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... standout in your retailer. Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4GE-V motherboard! The ASUS P4GE-V motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of system memory with PC2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot...
... standout in your retailer. Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4GE-V motherboard! The ASUS P4GE-V motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of system memory with PC2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot...
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...the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 2-26. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4GE-V motherboard supports up to accommodate the bundled Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module. See page 2-23... storage units. See page 2-10. The Pentium 4 processor with USB 1.1. See page 2-4. 1.3 Special features Latest processor technology The P4GE-V motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The higher bandwidth of...
...the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 2-26. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4GE-V motherboard supports up to accommodate the bundled Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module. See page 2-23... storage units. See page 2-10. The Pentium 4 processor with USB 1.1. See page 2-4. 1.3 Special features Latest processor technology The P4GE-V motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The higher bandwidth of...
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... settings for each parameter. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 1-3 The ASUS EZ Plug™ is a 4-pin auxillary +12V connector mounted on the motherboard that delivers 3D, 2D, and video capabilities.... video conferencing and other video applications. See page 2-21. See pages 2-15 and 4-22. Integrated VGA The Intel 845GE Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) has an integrated graphics controller that connects a regular 4-pin device power connector from the power supply.
... settings for each parameter. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 1-3 The ASUS EZ Plug™ is a 4-pin auxillary +12V connector mounted on the motherboard that delivers 3D, 2D, and video capabilities.... video conferencing and other video applications. See page 2-21. See pages 2-15 and 4-22. Integrated VGA The Intel 845GE Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) has an integrated graphics controller that connects a regular 4-pin device power connector from the power supply.
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...Fixed AGP/PCI ratio • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and AGP voltages • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus frequency from 100MHz up to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 1-5 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU... temperature is monitored for critical components. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to 200MHz at 1MHz increments See ...
...Fixed AGP/PCI ratio • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and AGP voltages • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus frequency from 100MHz up to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 1-5 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU... temperature is monitored for critical components. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to 200MHz at 1MHz increments See ...
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... that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. The fourth-generation Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) is slotted to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/ PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 ASUS EZ Plug™ +12V connector. 1.4.2 Core specifications 1 ATX 12V connector. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for...
... that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. The fourth-generation Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) is slotted to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/ PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 ASUS EZ Plug™ +12V connector. 1.4.2 Core specifications 1 ATX 12V connector. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for...
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Chapter summary 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.5 System memory 2-10 2.6 Expansion slots 2-13 2.7 Jumpers 2-16 2.8 Connectors 2-18 ASUS P4GE-V motherboard
Chapter summary 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.5 System memory 2-10 2.6 Expansion slots 2-13 2.7 Jumpers 2-16 2.8 Connectors 2-18 ASUS P4GE-V motherboard
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...:Mic In BroadCom Gbit/Fast BCM5702/4401 Ethernet MODEM Audio Codec SPDIF_OUT1 CD1 AUX1 ATX12V1 Intel 845GE Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) AGP_WARN1 PCI1 P4GE-V PCI2 PCI3 01 23 45 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS... Power CLRTC1 PCI4 PCI5 TRPWR1 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor Super I/O IDE_LED1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI6 / BlueMagic PCI Slot WPCI_USB USB_56 SB_PWR1...
...:Mic In BroadCom Gbit/Fast BCM5702/4401 Ethernet MODEM Audio Codec SPDIF_OUT1 CD1 AUX1 ATX12V1 Intel 845GE Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) AGP_WARN1 PCI1 P4GE-V PCI2 PCI3 01 23 45 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS... Power CLRTC1 PCI4 PCI5 TRPWR1 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor Super I/O IDE_LED1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI6 / BlueMagic PCI Slot WPCI_USB USB_56 SB_PWR1...
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... SDR DIMM, but it has a 184-pin footprint compared to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/PC2100/ PC1600 DDR DIMMs. ® P4GE-V 80 Pins 104 Pins P4GE-V 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on DDR technology The DDR SDRAM technology evolved from the mainstream...
... SDR DIMM, but it has a 184-pin footprint compared to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/PC2100/ PC1600 DDR DIMMs. ® P4GE-V 80 Pins 104 Pins P4GE-V 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on DDR technology The DDR SDRAM technology evolved from the mainstream...
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Double-sided DIMM DDR DIMM2 (Rows 2&3) DS SS DDR DIMM3 (Rows 3&2) None SS 1. ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 2-11 DDR DIMM1 (Rows 0&1) SS/DS SS/DS * SS - Double-sided x16 DDR DIMMs are not supported on this motherboard. 2.5.2 Memory configurations You may install any DDR DIMMs with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB densities...
Double-sided DIMM DDR DIMM2 (Rows 2&3) DS SS DDR DIMM3 (Rows 3&2) None SS 1. ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 2-11 DDR DIMM1 (Rows 0&1) SS/DS SS/DS * SS - Double-sided x16 DDR DIMMs are not supported on this motherboard. 2.5.2 Memory configurations You may install any DDR DIMMs with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB densities...
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Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button...in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 2-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to ...overclocking. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4GE-V P4GE-V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable You do not need to clear the RTC when the ...
Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button...in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 2-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to ...overclocking. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4GE-V P4GE-V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable You do not need to clear the RTC when the ...
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... and green after the system LED turns on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter™ is enabled. Turn on test. If your retailer for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on , hold... in Chapter 4. Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated; ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 3-1 Monitor b. At power on tests. After applying power, the power LED on the chain) c. External SCSI devices (...
... and green after the system LED turns on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter™ is enabled. Turn on test. If your retailer for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on , hold... in Chapter 4. Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated; ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 3-1 Monitor b. At power on tests. After applying power, the power LED on the chain) c. External SCSI devices (...
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...in BIOS and make sure you only set to replace the default messages. POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to CPU over-clocking Action • Install an Intel Pentium 4 Processor into the DIMM sockets...VGA card into one of system events and boot status. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. See section "4.4 Advanced menu." 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Following is not defective. • In JumperFree mode, check your...
...in BIOS and make sure you only set to replace the default messages. POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to CPU over-clocking Action • Install an Intel Pentium 4 Processor into the DIMM sockets...VGA card into one of system events and boot status. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. See section "4.4 Advanced menu." 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Following is not defective. • In JumperFree mode, check your...
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... updating the BIOS. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed. appears. Press . 6. When found ." Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. 5. ... appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Continue to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in File] BIOS Version: P4GE-V Boot Block WARNING! File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed ...
... updating the BIOS. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed. appears. Press . 6. When found ." Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. 5. ... appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Continue to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in File] BIOS Version: P4GE-V Boot Block WARNING! File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed ...
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... left-hand corner of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. This file works ... either not programmable or is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH. ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 4-3 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming...
... left-hand corner of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. This file works ... either not programmable or is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH. ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 4-3 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming...
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When the programming is not able to the boot disk. The utility starts to continue. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If you saved to... persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If this may not boot. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the ...
When the programming is not able to the boot disk. The utility starts to continue. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If you saved to... persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If this may not boot. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the ...
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... password then press . Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of errors that will cause the system to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User... set passwords. See section "2.7 Jumpers" for information on how to the BIOS during the boot process. Press . Forgot the password? ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 4-11 The same dialog box as above appears. The password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and to...
... password then press . Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of errors that will cause the system to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User... set passwords. See section "2.7 Jumpers" for information on how to the BIOS during the boot process. Press . Forgot the password? ASUS P4GE-V motherboard user guide 4-11 The same dialog box as above appears. The password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and to...
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... is recommended that appear in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be unstable! The options that you to manually select the core voltage supplied to [Manual].
... is recommended that appear in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be unstable! The options that you to manually select the core voltage supplied to [Manual].
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... that you set this option to set the optimal timings for items 2-5, depending on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default setting is disabled. ... are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using .
... that you set this option to set the optimal timings for items 2-5, depending on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default setting is disabled. ... are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using .