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...also supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for buying an ASUS® P4GPL-X motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 ...Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4GPL-X motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive ...
...also supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for buying an ASUS® P4GPL-X motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 ...Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4GPL-X motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive ...
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... specifications. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with 800/533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR at midboard. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-3 PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page...
... specifications. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with 800/533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR at midboard. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-3 PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page...
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... a replacement ROM chip. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-5 feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.... See details on page 2-6. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need ...
... a replacement ROM chip. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-5 feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.... See details on page 2-6. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need ...
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... Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Marvell 88E8053 USBPW12 USBPW34 ATX12V CPU_FAN Intel® 915PL PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCI1 CD PCI2 R Intel ICH6 ALC880 AAFP PCI3 P4GPL-X PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 SB_PWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB56 USBPW78 USBPW56 Intel FWH 4Mb USB78 PRI_IDE EATXPWR SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 CLRTC PANEL CHA_FAN...
... Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Marvell 88E8053 USBPW12 USBPW34 ATX12V CPU_FAN Intel® 915PL PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCI1 CD PCI2 R Intel ICH6 ALC880 AAFP PCI3 P4GPL-X PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 SB_PWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB56 USBPW78 USBPW56 Intel FWH 4Mb USB78 PRI_IDE EATXPWR SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 CLRTC PANEL CHA_FAN...
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... ensure correct installation. Gold mark Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor package should match a specific corner on the socket to install a CPU. 1. Gold Arrow P4GPL-X P4GPL-X Socket 478 ASUS P4GPL-X 1-9
... ensure correct installation. Gold mark Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor package should match a specific corner on the socket to install a CPU. 1. Gold Arrow P4GPL-X P4GPL-X Socket 478 ASUS P4GPL-X 1-9
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... if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in place, push down the socket lever to compile the code. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-11
... if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in place, push down the socket lever to compile the code. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-11
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Position the fan with the retention mechanism on each corner of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the module base. 2. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base; ASUS P4GPL-X 1-13 otherwise, you cannot snap the hooks into the holes. 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 module base.
Position the fan with the retention mechanism on each corner of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the module base. 2. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base; ASUS P4GPL-X 1-13 otherwise, you cannot snap the hooks into the holes. 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 module base.
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... same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than or equal to 128 Mb memory chips. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-15 Use any of the sockets: P4GPL-X P4GPL-X 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview...
... same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than or equal to 128 Mb memory chips. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-15 Use any of the sockets: P4GPL-X P4GPL-X 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview...
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... when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure...
... when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure...
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shared - - - shared - - -- -- - -- - ASUS P4GPL-X 1-19 shared - - -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ...
shared - - - shared - - -- -- - -- - ASUS P4GPL-X 1-19 shared - - -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P4GPL-X P4GPL-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. ... jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P4GPL-X P4GPL-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. ... jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and...
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KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P4GPL-X P4GPL-X Keyboard power setting ASUS P4GPL-X 1-23 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P4GPL-X P4GPL-X Keyboard power setting ASUS P4GPL-X 1-23 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
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... Out Center/Subwoofer 1 0 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 1 . This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . ASUS P4GPL-X 1-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 2 . Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Gray...
... Out Center/Subwoofer 1 0 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 1 . This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . ASUS P4GPL-X 1-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 2 . Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Gray...
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... for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. P4GPL-X P4GPL-X IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P4GPL-X 1-27 2 . Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) This connector is removed to PIN 1.
... for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. P4GPL-X P4GPL-X IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P4GPL-X 1-27 2 . Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) This connector is removed to PIN 1.
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... the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GPL-X P4GPL-X Fan connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation ASUS P4GPL-X 1-29 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on...
... the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GPL-X P4GPL-X Fan connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation ASUS P4GPL-X 1-29 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on...
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... Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P4GPL-X 1-31 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend...
... Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P4GPL-X 1-31 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend...
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...power button. Refer to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-33 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The IDE LED lights up when you to hear ...warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground P4GPL-X IDE LED P4GPL-X System panel connector Reset PWR SW The sytem panel connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the system power,...
...power button. Refer to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P4GPL-X 1-33 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The IDE LED lights up when you to hear ...warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground P4GPL-X IDE LED P4GPL-X System panel connector Reset PWR SW The sytem panel connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the system power,...
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...\makeboot a: assuming that contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... X . Save the BIOS file to P 4 G P L - Floppy found !" Start erasing...disk, then restart the system. 3. error message appears if there is found in the floppy disk. ASUS P4GPL-X 2-3 Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Reading file "P4GPL-X.ROM". A "P4GPL-X.ROM not found ! The EZ Flash utility is built-in the drive. error message appears if ...
...\makeboot a: assuming that contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... X . Save the BIOS file to P 4 G P L - Floppy found !" Start erasing...disk, then restart the system. 3. error message appears if there is found in the floppy disk. ASUS P4GPL-X 2-3 Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Reading file "P4GPL-X.ROM". A "P4GPL-X.ROM not found ! The EZ Flash utility is built-in the drive. error message appears if ...
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...Update Utility - Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. done Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk ...file ..... Reading file ..... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. done A:\> ASUS P4GPL-X 2-5 Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while ...
...Update Utility - Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. done Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk ...file ..... Reading file ..... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. done A:\> ASUS P4GPL-X 2-5 Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while ...
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...Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for CD-ROM... Completed. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P4GPL-X 2-7 Floppy not found ! Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When no floppy disk is found,... the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Reading file "P4GPL-X.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Remove any floppy disk from...
...Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for CD-ROM... Completed. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P4GPL-X 2-7 Floppy not found ! Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When no floppy disk is found,... the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Reading file "P4GPL-X.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Remove any floppy disk from...