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Features Contents Notices v Safety information 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...
Features Contents Notices v Safety information 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...
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...the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure ...8226; If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...
...the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure ...8226; If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...
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Product introduction It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the P4PE-X motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
Product introduction It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the P4PE-X motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
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...cables for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a cost-effective desktop platform solution. Before you for the following items. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in the long line of the above items is your affordable vehicle to set a new ... 2GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS P4PE-X motherboard delivers a host of computing! The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the Intel® 845PE chipset to...
...cables for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a cost-effective desktop platform solution. Before you for the following items. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in the long line of the above items is your affordable vehicle to set a new ... 2GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS P4PE-X motherboard delivers a host of computing! The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the Intel® 845PE chipset to...
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... BIOS This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 1-12 for each parameter. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is onboard to a fast 480 Mbps on... DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4PE-X motherboard supports up to use a DOS-based utility or boot from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to clear the CMOS data. Simply restart the system and...
... BIOS This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 1-12 for each parameter. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is onboard to a fast 480 Mbps on... DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4PE-X motherboard supports up to use a DOS-based utility or boot from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to clear the CMOS data. Simply restart the system and...
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1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1 23 4 5 6 7 16 15 8 14 13 17 26 25 1-4 12 11 10 9 18 19 20 21 22 24 23 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades.
1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1 23 4 5 6 7 16 15 8 14 13 17 26 25 1-4 12 11 10 9 18 19 20 21 22 24 23 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades.
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...845PE Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface with 800/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. The power supply must have at 400/333/266MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that integrates various I/O functions including 2-channel ATA100 ...2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector. This LED lights up to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 7 IDE connectors. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-5 1 ATX 12V connector. These six 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards ...
...845PE Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface with 800/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. The power supply must have at 400/333/266MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that integrates various I/O functions including 2-channel ATA100 ...2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector. This LED lights up to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 7 IDE connectors. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-5 1 ATX 12V connector. These six 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards ...
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SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ATX Power Connector FLOPPY1 1.5 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB2.0 T: USB4 B: USB3 COM1 KBPWR1 22.86cm (9.0in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) ... 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 user guide 1-7
SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ATX Power Connector FLOPPY1 1.5 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB2.0 T: USB4 B: USB3 COM1 KBPWR1 22.86cm (9.0in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) ... 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 user guide 1-7
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... proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component. 2. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. ® P4PE-X P4PE-X Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold components by the edges to static electricity. 3. Unplug the...
... proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component. 2. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. ® P4PE-X P4PE-X Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold components by the edges to static electricity. 3. Unplug the...
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... of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you place it . The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.7.2 Screw holes...to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide ...
... of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you place it . The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.7.2 Screw holes...to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide ...
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...-Threading Technology. 2. The socket is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Notes on this motherboard: 1. Install a Pentium 4 CPU that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. For more information on Hyper-... that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1....
...-Threading Technology. 2. The socket is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Notes on this motherboard: 1. Install a Pentium 4 CPU that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. For more information on Hyper-... that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1....
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...prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to install a CPU. 1. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-11 Position the CPU above the socket such that came with the heatsink package. 7. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until... it up to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place. Unlock the socket by ...
...prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Gold Mark The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to install a CPU. 1. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-11 Position the CPU above the socket such that came with the heatsink package. 7. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until... it up to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place. Unlock the socket by ...
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... 3&2) None SS 1. You may install any DDR DIMMs with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 1.9 System memory The motherboard comes with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB densities into the DIMM sockets. If you wish 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 socket, you need to use a PC3200 (400MHz) ...
... 3&2) None SS 1. You may install any DDR DIMMs with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 1.9 System memory The motherboard comes with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB densities into the DIMM sockets. If you wish 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 socket, you need to use a PC3200 (400MHz) ...
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...ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-13 DDR DIMM notch 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the socket. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe... DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors to both the motherboard and the components.
...ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-13 DDR DIMM notch 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. This motherboard supports different memory frequencies depending on the socket. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe... DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors to both the motherboard and the components.
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... Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard AB PCI slot 1 -- PCI slot 6 -- Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - shared - - - - - - shared - - Install the drivers and/or software applications ... two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has six PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Onboard USB controller HC0 shared - PCI slot 3 ...
... Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard AB PCI slot 1 -- PCI slot 6 -- Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - shared - - - - - - shared - - Install the drivers and/or software applications ... two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has six PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Onboard USB controller HC0 shared - PCI slot 3 ...
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... on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-15 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ...You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1.11 Jumpers 1. KBPWR1 12 23 P4PE-X +5V +5VSB ® (Default) P4PE-X Keyboard Power Setting 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Move the ...
... on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-15 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ...You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1.11 Jumpers 1. KBPWR1 12 23 P4PE-X +5V +5VSB ® (Default) P4PE-X Keyboard Power Setting 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Move the ...
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...jumper cap from the pins. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4PE-X P4PE-X Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.12 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard. 1. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion...component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this LED to the hard disk activity LED. P4PE-X IDE_LED1 P4PE-X HD Activity LED 2. Hard disk activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED1) This connector supplies power to light up , try reversing the ...
...jumper cap from the pins. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4PE-X P4PE-X Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.12 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard. 1. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion...component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this LED to the hard disk activity LED. P4PE-X IDE_LED1 P4PE-X HD Activity LED 2. Hard disk activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED1) This connector supplies power to light up , try reversing the ...
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... orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. PIN 1 P4PE-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-17 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon... cable. BIOS supports specific device bootup. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE P4PE-X IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 4. IDE connectors (40-1 pin ...
... orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. PIN 1 P4PE-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-17 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon... cable. BIOS supports specific device bootup. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE P4PE-X IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 4. IDE connectors (40-1 pin ...