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ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE-X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE-X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _ *Note: EZ Flash will copy file from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot 2-2
ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE-X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE-X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _ *Note: EZ Flash will copy file from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot 2-2
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... 1: Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) ASUS P4PE-X series support CD 80-conductor ribbon cables for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a cost-effective desktop platform solution. 1.1 Welcome! The... ASUS P4PE-X motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in 478-pin package coupled with the ...
... 1: Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) ASUS P4PE-X series support CD 80-conductor ribbon cables for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a cost-effective desktop platform solution. 1.1 Welcome! The... ASUS P4PE-X motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in 478-pin package coupled with the ...
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... the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. A digital audio connector is onboard to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocol. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter. See ...page 1-18. 1.3 Special features Latest processor technology The P4PE-X motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. USB 2.0 technology The...
... the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. A digital audio connector is onboard to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocol. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter. See ...page 1-18. 1.3 Special features Latest processor technology The P4PE-X motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. USB 2.0 technology The...
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... ATA100 bus master IDE controller, up to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I /O Controller Hub (ICH4) is a standby power on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Floppy disk connector. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-5 This 20-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 11... ASUS ASIC. This LED lights up to the south bridge ICH4 via the Intel® proprietary Hub Interface. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. This LED acts as a reminder ...
... ATA100 bus master IDE controller, up to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I /O Controller Hub (ICH4) is a standby power on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Floppy disk connector. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-5 This 20-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 11... ASUS ASIC. This LED lights up to the south bridge ICH4 via the Intel® proprietary Hub Interface. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. This LED acts as a reminder ...
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... SPDIF1 CD1 AUX1 ATX12V1 Intel 845PE Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 P4PE-X PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 PCI6 01 23 45 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor SB_PWR1 CHASSIS1 4Mbit Firmware Hub Super I/O IDE_LED1 FP_AUDIO1 USB_56 GAME1 PANEL1...
... SPDIF1 CD1 AUX1 ATX12V1 Intel 845PE Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 P4PE-X PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 PCI6 01 23 45 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor SB_PWR1 CHASSIS1 4Mbit Firmware Hub Super I/O IDE_LED1 FP_AUDIO1 USB_56 GAME1 PANEL1...
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... Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-9 Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to do so may damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing...
... Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-9 Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to do so may damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing...
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... the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-11 The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on...
... the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-11 The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on...
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This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the socket. 3. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-13 Follow these steps to ensure system stability. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the ... vendors to install a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. DDR DIMM notch 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest qualified vendors list (QVL). 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause ...
This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the socket. 3. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-13 Follow these steps to ensure system stability. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the ... vendors to install a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. DDR DIMM notch 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest qualified vendors list (QVL). 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause ...
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...BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup information by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. KBPWR1 12 23 P4PE-X +5V +5VSB ® (Default) P4PE-X Keyboard Power Setting 2. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on the keyboard (the default ...data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-15 1.11 Jumpers 1. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you ...
...BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup information by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. KBPWR1 12 23 P4PE-X +5V +5VSB ® (Default) P4PE-X Keyboard Power Setting 2. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on the keyboard (the default ...data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-15 1.11 Jumpers 1. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you ...
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.../100/66 master device. Pin 20 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - FLOPPY1 ® P4PE-X NOTE: Orient the red markings on each IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. BIOS supports... as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. PIN 1 P4PE-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-17 3.
.../100/66 master device. Pin 20 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - FLOPPY1 ® P4PE-X NOTE: Orient the red markings on each IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. BIOS supports... as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. PIN 1 P4PE-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-17 3.
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Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ® P4PE-X GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4PE-X 12-Volt Fan Connectors 8. Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1) These connectors ...connect the fan cables to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P4PE-X CD1(Black) AUX1 (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4PE-X Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-19 7. These are not jumpers!
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ® P4PE-X GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4PE-X 12-Volt Fan Connectors 8. Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1) These connectors ...connect the fan cables to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P4PE-X CD1(Black) AUX1 (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4PE-X Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-19 7. These are not jumpers!
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...connector. P4PE-X System Panel Connectors ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-21 The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. The GAME/MIDI module is purchased separately. ® P4PE-X P4PE-X Game ...12. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker ExtSMI# Ground PWRBIN Ground Reset Ground ® P4PE-X Reset SW SMI Lead ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports ...
...connector. P4PE-X System Panel Connectors ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-21 The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. The GAME/MIDI module is purchased separately. ® P4PE-X P4PE-X Game ...12. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker ExtSMI# Ground PWRBIN Ground Reset Ground ® P4PE-X Reset SW SMI Lead ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports ...
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... BIOS file into the floppy drive. Write down the BIOS file name on page viii). ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE-X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE-X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. Insert the...
... BIOS file into the floppy drive. Write down the BIOS file name on page viii). ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE-X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE-X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. Insert the...
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... update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Flash Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name ...in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! Press . 6. Press to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in File] BIOS Version: P4PE-X Boot Block WARNING! When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS area. Press Y to reboot" appears...
... update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Flash Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name ...in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! Press . 6. Press to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in File] BIOS Version: P4PE-X Boot Block WARNING! When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS area. Press Y to reboot" appears...
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... Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. To cancel this operation, press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to more problems with the motherboard and you are sure that...revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-5 Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created earlier. 2. ...
... Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. To cancel this operation, press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to more problems with the motherboard and you are sure that...revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-5 Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created earlier. 2. ...
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... followed by three short beeps High frequency beeps when system is working Meaning No error during POST indicating the failure. System running at a lower frequency ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-7 To update the BIOS: 1. Turn on and the system runs POST (Power On Self Tests), you will hear BIOS beeps. 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS...
... followed by three short beeps High frequency beeps when system is working Meaning No error during POST indicating the failure. System running at a lower frequency ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-7 To update the BIOS: 1. Turn on and the system runs POST (Power On Self Tests), you will hear BIOS beeps. 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS...
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... highlighted field Scrolls forward through the entire help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-9 Use and or the up a selection menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. To exit the help...
... highlighted field Scrolls forward through the entire help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-9 Use and or the up a selection menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. To exit the help...
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... password? The same dialog box as opposed to the configuration fields. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of 1.2MB (as above appears. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-11
... password? The same dialog box as opposed to the configuration fields. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of 1.2MB (as above appears. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-11
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... to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-13 Note that you are : [CD-ROM] - To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and...
... to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-13 Note that you are : [CD-ROM] - To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and...
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... multiple between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. If your processor frequency multiple is set to match the speed of the CPU. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-15 Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes...
... multiple between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. If your processor frequency multiple is set to match the speed of the CPU. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-15 Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes...