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...with the list below. (* Overclocking mode) 1.2 Package contents Check your affordable vehicle to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4P8X SE motherboard! Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 4GB of system memory with the Intel® 865P ...incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron Processor in the long line of the above items is your P4P8X SE package 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 ...
...with the list below. (* Overclocking mode) 1.2 Package contents Check your affordable vehicle to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4P8X SE motherboard! Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 4GB of system memory with the Intel® 865P ...incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron Processor in the long line of the above items is your P4P8X SE package 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 ...
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... need to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with a unique net-diagnosing utility - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-3 The motherboard will also support the next generation Intel Prescott CPU. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a remote...
... need to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with a unique net-diagnosing utility - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-3 The motherboard will also support the next generation Intel Prescott CPU. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a remote...
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... 16. Line In jack 21. S/PDIF out port 27. IDE connectors 9. Flash ROM 12. PCI slots 15. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 24. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 25. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-5 ATX power connector 6. Parallel port 19. Serial port 26. CPU socket 3. LAN controller 17. RJ-45 port 20. North Bridge controller 4. Microphone...
... 16. Line In jack 21. S/PDIF out port 27. IDE connectors 9. Flash ROM 12. PCI slots 15. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 24. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 25. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-5 ATX power connector 6. Parallel port 19. Serial port 26. CPU socket 3. LAN controller 17. RJ-45 port 20. North Bridge controller 4. Microphone...
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...® proprietary Hub Interface. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and allows for efficient utilization of these interfaces. 13 Standby power LED. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-7 These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200*/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. (*Overclocking...
...® proprietary Hub Interface. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and allows for efficient utilization of these interfaces. 13 Standby power LED. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-7 These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200*/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. (*Overclocking...
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... 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
... 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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... or removing the motherboard. Failure to ensure that measures 12 inches x 9 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-11 Do not overtighten the screws!
... or removing the motherboard. Failure to ensure that measures 12 inches x 9 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-11 Do not overtighten the screws!
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... motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in one correct orientation. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-13 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 90 - 100 Gold Mark The CPU fits only...
... motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in one correct orientation. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-13 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 90 - 100 Gold Mark The CPU fits only...
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Populated - (2) - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-15 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) - CPU FSB ...
Populated - (2) - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-15 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) - CPU FSB ...
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... IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card according to the card. shared - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - PCI slot 2 -- PCI slot 5 -- C used - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-17 To install and configure an expansion card: 1. IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. AGP slot used D E F GH - - shared - - - - - 1.10 Expansion slots The...
... IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card according to the card. shared - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - PCI slot 2 -- PCI slot 5 -- C used - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-17 To install and configure an expansion card: 1. IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. AGP slot used D E F GH - - shared - - - - - 1.10 Expansion slots The...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-19 The RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. ... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 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. You can clear the CMOS...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-19 The RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. ... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 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. You can clear the CMOS...
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P4P8X SE PIN 1 P4P8X SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. The GAME/MIDI port on the motherboard. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ... insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). The USB 2.0/GAME module is removed 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 J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V 1-21 FLOPPY1 NOTE: Orient the red...
P4P8X SE PIN 1 P4P8X SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. The GAME/MIDI port on the motherboard. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ... insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). The USB 2.0/GAME module is removed 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 J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V 1-21 FLOPPY1 NOTE: Orient the red...
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...S-ATA Port 0 Port 1 (1 device) (1 device) - - 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, WinNT, DOS) environment...Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations supported by Intel ICH5 specifications. Windows 2000/XP 2. Operating System 1. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-23 The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster...
...S-ATA Port 0 Port 1 (1 device) (1 device) - - 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, WinNT, DOS) environment...Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations supported by Intel ICH5 specifications. Windows 2000/XP 2. Operating System 1. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-23 The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster...
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... not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 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. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure...
... not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 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. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure...
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...ports. 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. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-27 The USB header complies with...connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1) These connectors allow you can use the USB 2.0 capability. P4P8X SE CD1(Black) AUX1(White) ® Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P4P8X SE Internal Audio Connectors 10. 9. You must install the driver before you to 480 Mbps ...
...ports. 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. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-27 The USB header complies with...connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1) These connectors allow you can use the USB 2.0 capability. P4P8X SE CD1(Black) AUX1(White) ® Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P4P8X SE Internal Audio Connectors 10. 9. You must install the driver before you to 480 Mbps ...
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... update process. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. A:\>afudos /ip4p8xse.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... done Erasing flash .... ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-3 Reading file ..... Reading file ..... When the BIOS update process is for reference only. 4. What you copied to the DOS prompt. Version 1.10...
... update process. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. A:\>afudos /ip4p8xse.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... done Erasing flash .... ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-3 Reading file ..... Reading file ..... When the BIOS update process is for reference only. 4. What you copied to the DOS prompt. Version 1.10...
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To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Insert a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. ..."2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." Starting BIOS recovery... When the BIOS update process is detected, the following message appears. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Reading file "p4p8xse.rom". Start flashing... Doing so may also use this motherboard (P4P8XSE.ROM). Completed. Checking for floppy... Boot the ...
To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Insert a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. ..."2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." Starting BIOS recovery... When the BIOS update process is detected, the following message appears. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Reading file "p4p8xse.rom". Start flashing... Doing so may also use this motherboard (P4P8XSE.ROM). Completed. Checking for floppy... Boot the ...
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... screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-7 Even if you see on the system chassis. Because the BIOS software is designed to make your selections among the predetermined choices...
... screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-7 Even if you see on the system chassis. Because the BIOS software is designed to make your selections among the predetermined choices...
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...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the screen. Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to configure system time. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with the configuration...
...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the screen. Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to configure system time. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with the configuration...
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... system. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-11 When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.4 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth...
... system. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-11 When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.4 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth...
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... Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the IDE ports to Enhanced Mode. Confgiuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-13 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to [P-ATA Ports Only] disables the two Serial ATA ports...
... Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the IDE ports to Enhanced Mode. Confgiuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-13 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to [P-ATA Ports Only] disables the two Serial ATA ports...