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Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS -> AML ACPI table APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] Configure CPU. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-25
Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS -> AML ACPI table APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] Configure CPU. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-25
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.../Third/ FourthIDE Master/Slave 2-11 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 2-12 2.3.6 System Information 2-14 2.4 Advanced menu 2-15 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-15 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.4.3 Chipset 2-18 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-20 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-22 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-23 2.5 Power menu 2-25 ...2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-25 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No 2-25 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No 2-25 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-25 2.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled 2-25 2.5.6 APM Configuration 2-26 2.5.7 Hardware Monitor 2-28 2.6...
.../Third/ FourthIDE Master/Slave 2-11 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 2-12 2.3.6 System Information 2-14 2.4 Advanced menu 2-15 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-15 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.4.3 Chipset 2-18 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-20 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-22 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-23 2.5 Power menu 2-25 ...2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-25 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No 2-25 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No 2-25 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-25 2.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled 2-25 2.5.6 APM Configuration 2-26 2.5.7 Hardware Monitor 2-28 2.6...
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... DDR DIMMs (*Overclocking mode) 1 x AGP 8X 5 x PCI 2 x UltraDMA100 support for 4 drives 2 x Serial ATA ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC Supports S/PDIF out interface Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller Integrated 8 USB 2.0 ports Power Loss Restart ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU, memory and AGP voltages SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection...
... DDR DIMMs (*Overclocking mode) 1 x AGP 8X 5 x PCI 2 x UltraDMA100 support for 4 drives 2 x Serial ATA ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC Supports S/PDIF out interface Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller Integrated 8 USB 2.0 ports Power Loss Restart ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU, memory and AGP voltages SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection...
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P4P8X SE specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 4 additional USB ports 2 x Serial ATA connectors CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX...Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ACPI, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * ...
P4P8X SE specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 4 additional USB ports 2 x Serial ATA connectors CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX...Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ACPI, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * ...
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...support The motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using PC3200*/2700/ 2100 non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with a unique net-diagnosing utility - AGP 3.0), offering 2.1GB/s bandwidth. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P4P8X SE... ATA. AGP 8X support The motherboard also mounts an AGP 8X interface (a.k.a. The motherboard will also support the next generation Intel Prescott CPU. 1.3 Special features Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the Intel®...
...support The motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using PC3200*/2700/ 2100 non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with a unique net-diagnosing utility - AGP 3.0), offering 2.1GB/s bandwidth. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P4P8X SE... ATA. AGP 8X support The motherboard also mounts an AGP 8X interface (a.k.a. The motherboard will also support the next generation Intel Prescott CPU. 1.3 Special features Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the Intel®...
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...12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for up to prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is a subsystem that supports AGP 3.0 specification including 8X Fast Write protocol. These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to eight USB 2.0/1.1..., two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 12 South bridge controller. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-7
...12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for up to prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is a subsystem that supports AGP 3.0 specification including 8X Fast Write protocol. These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to eight USB 2.0/1.1..., two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 12 South bridge controller. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-7
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Hyper-Threading Technology is set to 3.2GB/s. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports HyperThreading Techonology. 3. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Reboot the computer. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. For...
Hyper-Threading Technology is set to 3.2GB/s. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports HyperThreading Techonology. 3. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Reboot the computer. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. For...
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...are populated with x16 (databus width = 16-bit) memory chips are not supported due to ICH5 resource allocation. 7. Make sure that you obtain memory modules... 1GB DDR DIMMs into any of the DDR DIMM sockets. (*Overclocking mode) SB_PWR1 ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1.9.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error... any three sockets will function in Table 1. 2. It is recommended that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Installing DDR DIMMs other than 4GB) due to chipset limitation. 8. For...
...are populated with x16 (databus width = 16-bit) memory chips are not supported due to ICH5 resource allocation. 7. Make sure that you obtain memory modules... 1GB DDR DIMMs into any of the DDR DIMM sockets. (*Overclocking mode) SB_PWR1 ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1.9.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error... any three sockets will function in Table 1. 2. It is recommended that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Installing DDR DIMMs other than 4GB) due to chipset limitation. 8. For...
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... to 800MHz CPU FSB, the system supports only DDR400 (PC3200) DIMMs due to chipset limitation. • The following FSB/DDR ratios are not supported: 400/333, 400/400, 533/400. Populated - (4) - - - Populated - (2) - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) (1) Populated - - - (2) - Populated - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard...
... to 800MHz CPU FSB, the system supports only DDR400 (PC3200) DIMMs due to chipset limitation. • The following FSB/DDR ratios are not supported: 400/333, 400/400, 533/400. Populated - (4) - - - Populated - (2) - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) (1) Populated - - - (2) - Populated - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard...
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...Windows 98, 98SE, ME, NT, DOS) make sure that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Refer to section "2.3.6 IDE Configuration" in page 2-12 for ... Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Port Settings - Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. See section "2.3.6 IDE Configuration" for more detailed setting information. 5. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. ® P4P8X SE ATXPWR1 +3.3VDC -12.0VDC ...
...Windows 98, 98SE, ME, NT, DOS) make sure that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Refer to section "2.3.6 IDE Configuration" in page 2-12 for ... Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Port Settings - Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. See section "2.3.6 IDE Configuration" for more detailed setting information. 5. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. ® P4P8X SE ATXPWR1 +3.3VDC -12.0VDC ...
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CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, PWR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation ® P4P8X SE CHA_FAN1 P4P8X SE 12-Volt Fan Connectors ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-25 6. Do not...
CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, PWR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation ® P4P8X SE CHA_FAN1 P4P8X SE 12-Volt Fan Connectors ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-25 6. Do not...
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...AML exchange pointer to (X)RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-25 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [...S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS -> AML ACPI table APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] Configure CPU. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the ASIC....
...AML exchange pointer to (X)RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-25 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [...S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS -> AML ACPI table APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] Configure CPU. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the ASIC....
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... Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. You may also find this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can...
... Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. You may also find this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can...