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P4PE-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots ... DIMM) 3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory Supports PC3200*/2700/2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs (*A PC3200 DIMM requires a CPU with 800MHz FSB) 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 6 x PCI ...UltraDMA100/66/33 connectors ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC Broadcom® BCM4401 Fast Ethernet controller ASUS JumperFree™ mode ASUS EZ Flash USB 2.0 ready Power Loss Restart SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) CPU throttle Adjustable CPU VCORE 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 ...
P4PE-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots ... DIMM) 3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory Supports PC3200*/2700/2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs (*A PC3200 DIMM requires a CPU with 800MHz FSB) 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 6 x PCI ...UltraDMA100/66/33 connectors ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC Broadcom® BCM4401 Fast Ethernet controller ASUS JumperFree™ mode ASUS EZ Flash USB 2.0 ready Power Loss Restart SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) CPU throttle Adjustable CPU VCORE 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 ...
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... even before loading the operating system. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 See page 1-10 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is onboard to 2GB of system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. Memory support depends on USB 2.0. Simply restart the...
... even before loading the operating system. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 See page 1-10 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is onboard to 2GB of system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. Memory support depends on USB 2.0. Simply restart the...
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...4.3GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. 3 North bridge controller. One side of the connector is a subsystem that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. This LED lights up to prevent incorrect insertion of these interfaces. 9 Flash ROM.... with 133MB/s maximum throughput. The fourth-generation Intel I /O functionality. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the floppy disk drive. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-5
...4.3GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. 3 North bridge controller. One side of the connector is a subsystem that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. This LED lights up to prevent incorrect insertion of these interfaces. 9 Flash ROM.... with 133MB/s maximum throughput. The fourth-generation Intel I /O functionality. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the floppy disk drive. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-5
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...Pack 1. 3. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512KB L2 cache on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. If you installed a CPU with 800MHz FSB, you are using any other operating systems... with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. It is recommended that you installed a CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading...
...Pack 1. 3. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512KB L2 cache on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. If you installed a CPU with 800MHz FSB, you are using any other operating systems... with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. It is recommended that you installed a CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading...
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...use a PC3200 (400MHz) DDR module, you must leave DIMM3 socket empty. 2. Single-sided DIMM DS - Double-sided 16-bit DDR DIMMs are not supported on this motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-sided DIMM DDR DIMM2 (Rows 2&3) DS SS DDR DIMM3 (Rows 3&2) None SS 1. You ... memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. The following combinations to install a CPU with 800MHz FSB. ® P4PE-X 80 Pins 104 Pins P4PE-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.9.1 Memory configurations You may install single-sided DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Use...
...use a PC3200 (400MHz) DDR module, you must leave DIMM3 socket empty. 2. Single-sided DIMM DS - Double-sided 16-bit DDR DIMMs are not supported on this motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-sided DIMM DDR DIMM2 (Rows 2&3) DS SS DDR DIMM3 (Rows 3&2) None SS 1. You ... memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. The following combinations to install a CPU with 800MHz FSB. ® P4PE-X 80 Pins 104 Pins P4PE-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.9.1 Memory configurations You may install single-sided DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Use...
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This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the socket. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) and the type of DDR DIMM. Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding...PC2100 Memory Frequency 400 MHz 333/266 MHz 266 MHz Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ensure system stability. DDR DIMM notch 2. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-13
This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the socket. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) and the type of DDR DIMM. Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding...PC2100 Memory Frequency 400 MHz 333/266 MHz 266 MHz Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ensure system stability. DDR DIMM notch 2. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-13
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...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 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. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support...
...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 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. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support...
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... before setting this feature. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information However, it is set to [Auto]. This field is not accessible when the CPU VCore Setting is recommended that supports this field. When this field allows automatic selection of AGP/PCI frequency to manually select the AGP/PCI frequency. Refer to the default setting...
... before setting this feature. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information However, it is set to [Auto]. This field is not accessible when the CPU VCore Setting is recommended that supports this field. When this field allows automatic selection of AGP/PCI frequency to manually select the AGP/PCI frequency. Refer to the default setting...
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... whether or not you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on... [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. When you need to set this field to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-17 If...
... whether or not you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on... [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. When you need to set this field to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-17 If...
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... This program allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on DOS mode. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Microsoft Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft Direct X driver...
... This program allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on DOS mode. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Microsoft Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft Direct X driver...