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Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ Flash Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 2-3 [BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4PE-X Boot Block WARNING!
Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ Flash Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 2-3 [BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4PE-X Boot Block WARNING!
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... vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4PE-X 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 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-9 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-9 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.8.1 Overview 1-10 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.9 System memory 1-12 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-12 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM 1-13...
... vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4PE-X 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 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-9 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-9 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.8.1 Overview 1-10 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.9 System memory 1-12 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-12 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM 1-13...
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P4PE-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) LAN (optional) Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 On-die 512KB/256KB L2...CPU with 800MHz FSB) 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 6 x PCI 2 x 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...
P4PE-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) LAN (optional) Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 On-die 512KB/256KB L2...CPU with 800MHz FSB) 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 6 x PCI 2 x 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...
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The ASUS P4PE-X motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4PE-X is damaged or...
The ASUS P4PE-X motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4PE-X is damaged or...
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ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 Onboard LAN solution The motherboard has the BroadCom® BCM4401 chipset onboard to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. No need to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocol. DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4PE-X motherboard supports up to clear the CMOS...
ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 Onboard LAN solution The motherboard has the BroadCom® BCM4401 chipset onboard to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. No need to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocol. DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4PE-X motherboard supports up to clear the CMOS...
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... various I /O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC'97 2.2 interface, and PCI 2.2 interface. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-5 A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for efficient utilization of the floppy disk cable. 7 IDE connectors. The Intel® 845PE Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface with 800/533/400 MHz...
... various I /O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC'97 2.2 interface, and PCI 2.2 interface. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-5 A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for efficient utilization of the floppy disk cable. 7 IDE connectors. The Intel® 845PE Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface with 800/533/400 MHz...
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... 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 30.5cm (12.0in) ASUS P4PE-X motherboard...
... 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 30.5cm (12.0in) ASUS P4PE-X motherboard...
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... 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 DIMM2 and DIMM3 sockets at the same time but neither one can be... DIMM2 (Rows 2&3) DS SS DDR DIMM3 (Rows 3&2) None SS 1. You may install any DDR DIMMs with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Use only the following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. Double-sided 16-bit DDR DIMMs are not supported...
... 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 DIMM2 and DIMM3 sockets at the same time but neither one can be... DIMM2 (Rows 2&3) DS SS DDR DIMM3 (Rows 3&2) None SS 1. You may install any DDR DIMMs with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Use only the following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. Double-sided 16-bit DDR DIMMs are not supported...
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... 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR DIMM Type PC3200 PC2700/PC2100 PC2100 Memory Frequency 400 MHz 333/266 MHz 266 MHz Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors to install a DIMM. 1. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-13 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest qualified vendors list (QVL). 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM...
... 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR DIMM Type PC3200 PC2700/PC2100 PC2100 Memory Frequency 400 MHz 333/266 MHz 266 MHz Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors to install a DIMM. 1. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-13 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest qualified vendors list (QVL). 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM...
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...) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. KBPWR1 12 23 P4PE-X +5V +5VSB ® (Default) P4PE-X Keyboard Power Setting 2. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-15 Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3.... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.11 Jumpers 1. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup information by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on the +5VSB lead, and...
...) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. KBPWR1 12 23 P4PE-X +5V +5VSB ® (Default) P4PE-X Keyboard Power Setting 2. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-15 Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3.... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.11 Jumpers 1. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup information by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on the +5VSB lead, and...
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...reset the system while updating the BIOS area! When found ." Press to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you typed Y. When...Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. Press any key to update the main BIOS area. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Press Y to reboot the system with the update process. 5. appears. ASUS P4PE...
...reset the system while updating the BIOS area! When found ." Press to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you typed Y. When...Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. Press any key to update the main BIOS area. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Press Y to reboot the system with the update process. 5. appears. ASUS P4PE...
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... AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system disk. It is recommended that you created. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk.... 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code...
... AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system disk. It is recommended that you created. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk.... 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code...
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When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to start the update. 7. If this may not boot. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" ... load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The utility starts to the boot disk. If you saved to program the new BIOS ...
When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to start the update. 7. If this may not boot. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" ... load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The utility starts to the boot disk. If you saved to program the new BIOS ...
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...ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated; To update the BIOS: 1. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in section 2.1.2,...will hear BIOS beeps. Follow the BIOS update procedure in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. System running at a lower frequency ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-7 You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before updating the BIOS. 2. 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature...
...ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated; To update the BIOS: 1. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in section 2.1.2,...will hear BIOS beeps. Follow the BIOS update procedure in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. System running at a lower frequency ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-7 You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before updating the BIOS. 2. 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature...
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... and a User password. Type in either uppercase or lowercase letters are ignored. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-11 The password is now set a Supervisor password, anyone can access the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS Setup program... press . Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of 1.2MB (as above appears. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of conventional...
... and a User password. Type in either uppercase or lowercase letters are ignored. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-11 The password is now set a Supervisor password, anyone can access the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS Setup program... press . Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of 1.2MB (as above appears. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of conventional...
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...Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. Otherwise, leave to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to the... the BIOS to the default setting [Disabled]. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-17 When you set this field to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level...
...Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. Otherwise, leave to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to the... the BIOS to the default setting [Disabled]. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-17 When you set this field to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level...
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... when you set the optimal timings for DDR SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [2.5T] [2T] [1.5T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay (value depends on the memory modules that you are using. Configuration options: [8T] [7T] [6T] [5T] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD... the latency between the SDRAM read /write command. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] SDRAM Active Precharge Delay (value depends on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks.
... when you set the optimal timings for DDR SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [2.5T] [2T] [1.5T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay (value depends on the memory modules that you are using. Configuration options: [8T] [7T] [6T] [5T] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD... the latency between the SDRAM read /write command. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] SDRAM Active Precharge Delay (value depends on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks.
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... you are using an AGP 1X video card. Configuration options: [1X Mode] [4X Mode] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is backward-compatible, so you may not boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-19 System Performance Mode [Auto] This item allows you to enhance system...
... you are using an AGP 1X video card. Configuration options: [1X Mode] [4X Mode] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is backward-compatible, so you may not boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-19 System Performance Mode [Auto] This item allows you to enhance system...