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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the P4P8X SE motherboard.
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the P4P8X SE motherboard.
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... 478pin package coupled with the Intel® 865P chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Before you for the following items. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 2 x Serial ATA cable UltraDMA 100/66 cable Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide Jumpers and connectors sticker (Retail...
... 478pin package coupled with the Intel® 865P chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Before you for the following items. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 2 x Serial ATA cable UltraDMA 100/66 cable Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide Jumpers and connectors sticker (Retail...
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... LAN by integrating the Marvell 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller, equipped with 512KB L2 cache and an 533/400 MHz system bus. AGP 3.0), offering 2.1GB/s bandwidth. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-3 The CPU features the Intel HyperThreading Technology and a new power design that allows up to 3.2GHz core frequencies. VCT (Virtual Cable Tester).
... LAN by integrating the Marvell 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller, equipped with 512KB L2 cache and an 533/400 MHz system bus. AGP 3.0), offering 2.1GB/s bandwidth. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-3 The CPU features the Intel HyperThreading Technology and a new power design that allows up to 3.2GHz core frequencies. VCT (Virtual Cable Tester).
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... 3 and 4 24. Serial port 26. ATX power connector 6. LAN controller 17. North Bridge controller 4. Floppy disk connector 8. South Bridge controller 13. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-5 1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the specifications of each component. Line In jack 21...
... 3 and 4 24. Serial port 26. ATX power connector 6. LAN controller 17. North Bridge controller 4. Floppy disk connector 8. South Bridge controller 13. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-5 1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the specifications of each component. Line In jack 21...
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...Intel® 82865P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. This Winbond Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the commonly used Super I /O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC'97 ...Port (AGP) slot supports 0.8V/1.5V AGP 8X mode graphics cards for efficient utilization of the floppy disk cable. 8 IDE connectors. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-7 The power supply must have at 333/266MHz operation and an AGP interface that allows 4.3GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer...
...Intel® 82865P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. This Winbond Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the commonly used Super I /O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC'97 ...Port (AGP) slot supports 0.8V/1.5V AGP 8X mode graphics cards for efficient utilization of the floppy disk cable. 8 IDE connectors. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-7 The power supply must have at 333/266MHz operation and an AGP interface that allows 4.3GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer...
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ATX Power Connector FLOPPY1 1.5 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS KBPWR T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,... Controller Hub Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) Marrell 88E8001 ® CHA_FAN1 CD1 AUX1 Audio Codec FP_AUDIO PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 P4P8X SE PCI4 SATA2 Intel ICH5 SATA1 USBPW56 USBPW78 CLRTC1 USB_56 USB_78 4Mbit Firmware Hub CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI5 SB_PWR1 GAME1 CHASSIS1 PANEL1 PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 30.5cm (12.0in) ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-9
ATX Power Connector FLOPPY1 1.5 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS KBPWR T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,... Controller Hub Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) Marrell 88E8001 ® CHA_FAN1 CD1 AUX1 Audio Codec FP_AUDIO PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 P4P8X SE PCI4 SATA2 Intel ICH5 SATA1 USBPW56 USBPW78 CLRTC1 USB_56 USB_78 4Mbit Firmware Hub CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI5 SB_PWR1 GAME1 CHASSIS1 PANEL1 PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 30.5cm (12.0in) ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-9
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...so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so may damage the motherboard. The motherboard uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated ...that measures 12 inches x 9 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-11 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you place it .
...so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so may damage the motherboard. The motherboard uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated ...that measures 12 inches x 9 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-11 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you place it .
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... a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-13 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to the ... pins and damaging the CPU! 5. 1.8.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°- 100° angle. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2.
... a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-13 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to the ... pins and damaging the CPU! 5. 1.8.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°- 100° angle. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2.
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...) and identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) and the type of DDR DIMM. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-15 Populated - (4) - - - Populated - Populated - (2) - Populated - - (3) - - Populated (1) Populated - CPU FSB DDR DIMM Type *800 MHz...
...) and identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) and the type of DDR DIMM. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-15 Populated - (4) - - - Populated - Populated - (2) - Populated - - (3) - - Populated (1) Populated - CPU FSB DDR DIMM Type *800 MHz...
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... - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. PCI slot 2 -- C used - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard AB PCI slot 1 -- Install the drivers and/or software applications for ISA or PCI devices. PCI slot 4 -- shared - - - - - When using PCI cards ... according to the tables on the next page. 4. Assign an IRQ to the card. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-17
... - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. PCI slot 2 -- C used - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard AB PCI slot 1 -- Install the drivers and/or software applications for ISA or PCI devices. PCI slot 4 -- shared - - - - - When using PCI cards ... according to the tables on the next page. 4. Assign an IRQ to the card. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-17
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...BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-19 Removing the cap will automatically reset the CPU parameters to overclocking. 1.11 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reboot ...the system and the BIOS will cause system boot failure! ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS There is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the ...
...BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-19 Removing the cap will automatically reset the CPU parameters to overclocking. 1.11 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reboot ...the system and the BIOS will cause system boot failure! ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS There is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the ...
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...pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. The USB 2.0/GAME module is removed to PIN 1. P4P8X SE PIN 1 P4P8X SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. The GAME/MIDI port on ® the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect insertion when...Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard. 1. Connect the GAME/ MIDI cable to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is purchased separately. ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Game Connector GAME1 ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V +5V...
...pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. The USB 2.0/GAME module is removed to PIN 1. P4P8X SE PIN 1 P4P8X SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. The GAME/MIDI port on ® the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect insertion when...Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard. 1. Connect the GAME/ MIDI cable to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is purchased separately. ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Game Connector GAME1 ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V +5V...
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ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-23 See BIOS section for correct settings. • Hot plug support for Serial ATA hard disks. S-ATA Port 0 Port 1 (1 device) (1 device) - - Native operating systems (OS) are not available in this motherboard. Windows 2000/XP 2. ICH5 supports a...DOS, Windows 98/Me/NT4.0. 4. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ® P4P8X SE SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P4P8X SE SATA Connectors Important notes on Serial ATA solution: • In legacy operating system (Win98, WinME...
ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-23 See BIOS section for correct settings. • Hot plug support for Serial ATA hard disks. S-ATA Port 0 Port 1 (1 device) (1 device) - - Native operating systems (OS) are not available in this motherboard. Windows 2000/XP 2. ICH5 supports a...DOS, Windows 98/Me/NT4.0. 4. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ® P4P8X SE SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P4P8X SE SATA Connectors Important notes on Serial ATA solution: • In legacy operating system (Win98, WinME...
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... (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector... 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. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6.
... (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector... 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. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6.
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... You must install the driver before you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-27 USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster ... module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to this header. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND The USB 2.0/GAME module is purchased separately. This speed advantage over the conventional ...
... You must install the driver before you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-27 USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster ... module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to this header. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND The USB 2.0/GAME module is purchased separately. This speed advantage over the conventional ...
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... returns to the bootable floppy disk. When the BIOS update process is for reference only. A:\>afudos /ip4p8xse.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-3 4. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
... returns to the bootable floppy disk. When the BIOS update process is for reference only. A:\>afudos /ip4p8xse.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-3 4. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
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To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. P4P8XSE11.ROM), rename it to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that you may cause system boot failure! 4. The BIOS update process continues when... update process. 2. Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Checking for this disk to a bootable floppy disk, you downloaded from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... Reading file "p4p8xse.rom...
To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. P4P8XSE11.ROM), rename it to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that you may cause system boot failure! 4. The BIOS update process continues when... update process. 2. Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Checking for this disk to a bootable floppy disk, you downloaded from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... Reading file "p4p8xse.rom...
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... the Setup utility. It is designed to make it as easy to reconfigure your system using this utility. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-7 If you can update using the provided utility described in the future. This requires you to use the Setup program, ... the firmware hub. The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you may want to the power management settings. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware hub (FWH) that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1...
... the Setup utility. It is designed to make it as easy to reconfigure your system using this utility. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-7 If you can update using the provided utility described in the future. This requires you to use the Setup program, ... the firmware hub. The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you may want to the power management settings. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware hub (FWH) that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1...
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...DDR Reference Voltage AGP VDDQ Voltage Performance Mode [Manual] [133] [333 Mhz] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [1.50V] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-9 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. configurable, you may change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to display a ...Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is enclosed in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for ...
...DDR Reference Voltage AGP VDDQ Voltage Performance Mode [Manual] [133] [333 Mhz] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [1.50V] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-9 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. configurable, you may change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to display a ...Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is enclosed in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for ...