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... v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P8X SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-5 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Before you proceed 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-11 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-11 1.7.2... a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-7 2.2.1 ...
... v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P8X SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-5 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Before you proceed 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-11 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-11 1.7.2... a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-7 2.2.1 ...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. ... connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. ... connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power...
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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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... Processor in 478pin package coupled with the list below. (* Overclocking mode) 1.2 Package contents Check your affordable vehicle to set a new benchmark 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...
... Processor in 478pin package coupled with the list below. (* Overclocking mode) 1.2 Package contents Check your affordable vehicle to set a new benchmark 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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... BIOS data from the support CD, or from a floppy disk. AGP 8X support The motherboard also mounts an AGP 8X interface (a.k.a. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to 100 meters and helps users improve network quality. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-3 VCT intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up...
... BIOS data from the support CD, or from a floppy disk. AGP 8X support The motherboard also mounts an AGP 8X interface (a.k.a. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to 100 meters and helps users improve network quality. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-3 VCT intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up...
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Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP support 6/4/2-channel audio modes. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. 6-channel digital audio The ADI AD1888 SoundMAX AC'97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range.
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP support 6/4/2-channel audio modes. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. 6-channel digital audio The ADI AD1888 SoundMAX AC'97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range.
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... 6. AGP 8X slot 10. SATA connectors 11. Flash ROM 12. Parallel port 19. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-5 DDR DIMM sockets 5. Floppy disk connector 8. North Bridge controller 4. Standby power LED 14. Serial port 26. 1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the...
... 6. AGP 8X slot 10. SATA connectors 11. Flash ROM 12. Parallel port 19. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-5 DDR DIMM sockets 5. Floppy disk connector 8. North Bridge controller 4. Standby power LED 14. Serial port 26. 1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the...
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...(black) connectors are slotted to eight USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I/O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC'97 2.2 interface, and PCI 2.2 interface. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-7 This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 0.8V/1.5V AGP 8X mode graphics cards for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, ...buffering for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor, with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. The chipset supports a ...
...(black) connectors are slotted to eight USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I/O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC'97 2.2 interface, and PCI 2.2 interface. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-7 This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 0.8V/1.5V AGP 8X mode graphics cards for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, ...buffering for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor, with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. The chipset supports a ...
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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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1.6 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component. 2. Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. When ...
1.6 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component. 2. Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. When ...
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... ports goes to the chassis. Doing 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 ensure that measures 12 inches x 9 inches...motherboard. The motherboard uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.7.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard...
... ports goes to the chassis. Doing 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 ensure that measures 12 inches x 9 inches...motherboard. The motherboard uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.7.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard...
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... the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. It is set to... enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. For more information on this motherboard: 1. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. Power up to ensure system stability and performance. 3. This processor supports 800*/533/...
... the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. It is set to... enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. For more information on this motherboard: 1. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. Power up to ensure system stability and performance. 3. This processor supports 800*/533/...
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...it fits in place. 90 - 100 Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-13 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that the socket lever is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side ... up to install a CPU. 1. 1.8.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°- 100° angle. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4.
...it fits in place. 90 - 100 Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-13 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that the socket lever is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side ... up to install a CPU. 1. 1.8.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°- 100° angle. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4.
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... The motherboard comes with x16 (databus width = 16-bit) memory chips are populated with the same CAS latency. It is recommended that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). These sockets support up to Table 2. 5. DIMMs installed into any of the DDR DIMM sockets. (*Overclocking mode) SB_PWR1 ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE...
... The motherboard comes with x16 (databus width = 16-bit) memory chips are populated with the same CAS latency. It is recommended that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). These sockets support up to Table 2. 5. DIMMs installed into any of the DDR DIMM sockets. (*Overclocking mode) SB_PWR1 ® P4P8X SE P4P8X SE...
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... DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) (1) Populated - - - (2) - Populated - Populated - - (3) - - Populated - (2) - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-15 Populated (1) Populated - Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four ...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. Populated - ...
... DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) (1) Populated - - - (2) - Populated - Populated - - (3) - - Populated - (2) - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-15 Populated (1) Populated - Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four ...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. Populated - ...
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... 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 • Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for the latest QVL. • FSB800 and DDR400 is properly Unlocked Retaining Clip seated. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Table 3 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (... Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on...
... 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 • Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for the latest QVL. • FSB800 and DDR400 is properly Unlocked Retaining Clip seated. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Table 3 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (... Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on...
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... BIOS settings, if any. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-17 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PCI slot... 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard AB PCI slot 1 -- shared - - - - - -- - PCI slot 2 -- shared - - - - - Onboard LAN -- IRQ assignments for ISA ...
... BIOS settings, if any. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-17 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PCI slot... 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard AB PCI slot 1 -- shared - - - - - -- - PCI slot 2 -- shared - - - - - Onboard LAN -- IRQ assignments for ISA ...
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... Product introduction Long PCI cards installed in PCI slot 3 may interfere with +0.8V or +1.5V specification. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. ® P4P8X SE Keyed for 1.5v P4P8X SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the ...card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with the USB connectors. 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics...
... Product introduction Long PCI cards installed in PCI slot 3 may interfere with +0.8V or +1.5V specification. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. ® P4P8X SE Keyed for 1.5v P4P8X SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the ...card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with the USB connectors. 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics...