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Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-14 AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 05/13/03 ID : P4P8X063 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +-
Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-14 AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 05/13/03 ID : P4P8X063 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +-
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Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-18 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +-
Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-18 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +-
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... 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 Screw holes 1-11 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-12 1.8.1 Overview 1-12 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-13 1.9 System memory 1-14 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-14 1.9.2 Installing...
... 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 Screw holes 1-11 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-12 1.8.1 Overview 1-12 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-13 1.9 System memory 1-14 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-14 1.9.2 Installing...
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P4P8X SE specifications summary CCPPUU Chipset CFrhoipnst eStide Bus (FSB) FMreomntoSryide Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Storage IDE RAAudIDioIDE / Serial ATA (optional) IGEiEgEab1i3t 9L4AN(optional) USB 2.0 ASpuedcioia(loFpetaiotunrael)s ...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) at 1MHz increments Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio, Fixed AGP...
P4P8X SE specifications summary CCPPUU Chipset CFrhoipnst eStide Bus (FSB) FMreomntoSryide Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Storage IDE RAAudIDioIDE / Serial ATA (optional) IGEiEgEab1i3t 9L4AN(optional) USB 2.0 ASpuedcioia(loFpetaiotunrael)s ...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) at 1MHz increments Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio, Fixed AGP...
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... up to 4GB of system memory with PC3200*/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM, an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4P8X SE is your affordable vehicle 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...
... up to 4GB of system memory with PC3200*/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM, an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4P8X SE is your affordable vehicle 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...
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...to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a floppy disk. Dual-channel DDR333 memory support The motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using PC3200*/2700/ 2100 non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 100 meters and helps users improve... 3.2GB/s data transfer rate for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 3.2GHz core frequencies. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard supports Gigabit LAN by integrating the Marvell 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller, equipped with the legacy...
...to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a floppy disk. Dual-channel DDR333 memory support The motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using PC3200*/2700/ 2100 non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 100 meters and helps users improve... 3.2GB/s data transfer rate for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 3.2GHz core frequencies. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard supports Gigabit LAN by integrating the Marvell 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller, equipped with the legacy...
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...Floppy disk connector. This controller also integrates the ASIC for the floppy disk drive. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-7 These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up if there is slotted to 4GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200*/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. (*Overclocking mode) 5 ATX... power connector. The Intel® 82865P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. The ICH5 also contains the necessary arbitration and ...
...Floppy disk connector. This controller also integrates the ASIC for the floppy disk drive. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-7 These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up if there is slotted to 4GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200*/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. (*Overclocking mode) 5 ATX... power connector. The Intel® 82865P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. The ICH5 also contains the necessary arbitration and ...
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... 82865P Memory 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...
... 82865P Memory 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...
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... 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 or system boot failure. It is recommended that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Important notes 1. DIMMs installed into the...
... 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 or system boot failure. It is recommended that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Important notes 1. DIMMs installed into the...
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... - - (3) - - Populated - (4) - - - Populated - (2) - Populated - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-15 Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets, or • install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB...
... - - (3) - - Populated - (4) - - - Populated - (2) - Populated - ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-15 Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets, or • install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB...
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... CMOS There is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-19 1.11 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing...
... CMOS There is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 1-19 1.11 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing...
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...09 Build Date : 05/13/03 ID : P4P8X063 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications....
...09 Build Date : 05/13/03 ID : P4P8X063 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications....
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...according to Disabled. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP... set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto] This field when [Enabled] minimize latencies from CPU to memory to the default settings. If this item is set to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect...
...according to Disabled. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP... set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto] This field when [Enabled] minimize latencies from CPU to memory to the default settings. If this item is set to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-19 Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM Precharge Delay [8 Clocks] Configuration options: [8 Clocks] [7 Clocks] [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [8 Clocks] Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI] Allows selection of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [2.0 Clocks...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS P4P8X SE motherboard user guide 2-19 Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM Precharge Delay [8 Clocks] Configuration options: [8 Clocks] [7 Clocks] [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [8 Clocks] Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI] Allows selection of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [2.0 Clocks...
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The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not ...
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not ...
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... BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Sets the size of USB ports to activate. USB Configuration Module Version : 2.22.4-5.3 USB Devices Enabled :...memory block reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is installed. When set to [Reserved], the DMA channel is detected, the item shows None. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] ASUS P4P8X SE...
... BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Sets the size of USB ports to activate. USB Configuration Module Version : 2.22.4-5.3 USB Devices Enabled :...memory block reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is installed. When set to [Reserved], the DMA channel is detected, the item shows None. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] ASUS P4P8X SE...