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Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-5 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.5 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe 5-12 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-17 5.3.5 Multi-channel audio feature 5-21 5.4 RAID 0/RAID 1 configurations 5-24 5.4.1 Install the hard disks 5-24 5.4.2 Enter the MBFastBuild...
Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-5 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.5 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe 5-12 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-17 5.3.5 Multi-channel audio feature 5-21 5.4 RAID 0/RAID 1 configurations 5-24 5.4.1 Install the hard disks 5-24 5.4.2 Enter the MBFastBuild...
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... intrusion, SMBus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4PE specifications summary Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel...connectors (optional) Front panel audio connector (optional) 4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
... intrusion, SMBus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4PE specifications summary Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel...connectors (optional) Front panel audio connector (optional) 4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
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... installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to use . 4. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 2-13 The following...
... installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to use . 4. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 2-13 The following...
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... slot 4 -- Onboard USB controller HC1 - - Onboard USB controller HC2 - - Onboard LAN (optional) -- shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - Onboard 1394 (optional) -- shared - - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the...
... slot 4 -- Onboard USB controller HC1 - - Onboard USB controller HC2 - - Onboard LAN (optional) -- shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - Onboard 1394 (optional) -- shared - - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the...
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... cameras, scanners, and printers. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 2-25 USB header (10-1 pin USB_56) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. You must install the driver before you can use the USB... 2.0 capability. USB+5V LP5LP5+ GND NC ® P4PE P4PE USB 2.0 Header USB_56 1 USB+5V LP4LP4+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to this header...
... cameras, scanners, and printers. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 2-25 USB header (10-1 pin USB_56) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. You must install the driver before you can use the USB... 2.0 capability. USB+5V LP5LP5+ GND NC ® P4PE P4PE USB 2.0 Header USB_56 1 USB+5V LP4LP4+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to this header...
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... sequence. 4. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is your screen during bootup. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-3
... sequence. 4. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is your screen during bootup. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-3
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... into your OS documentation for general reference only. Refer to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in... useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Click an item to install Click an icon to run the CD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your computer. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-1
... into your OS documentation for general reference only. Refer to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in... useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Click an item to install Click an icon to run the CD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your computer. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-1
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...preload. This is designed to the online help or readme file that came with the utility. Promise FastTrak 376 Driver This item installs the Promise FastTrak 376 driver for Microsoft® Windows® 98/98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000. The interactive mode requires user input during installation... installs the Intel Application Accelerator for the Serial ATA and RAID features. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update program This item installs the Intel® Chipset...
...preload. This is designed to the online help or readme file that came with the utility. Promise FastTrak 376 Driver This item installs the Promise FastTrak 376 driver for Microsoft® Windows® 98/98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000. The interactive mode requires user input during installation... installs the Intel Application Accelerator for the Serial ATA and RAID features. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update program This item installs the Intel® Chipset...
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... item installs the BroadCom® BCM5702 LAN drivers for Gigabit LAN solution that provides up the system from S1, S3, and S4 sleep modes. If you must manually change the Wake-On-LAN settings to 1000Mbps data transfer rates. Important note on the Hardware tab. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-3 To adjust Wake...
... item installs the BroadCom® BCM5702 LAN drivers for Gigabit LAN solution that provides up the system from S1, S3, and S4 sleep modes. If you must manually change the Wake-On-LAN settings to 1000Mbps data transfer rates. Important note on the Hardware tab. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-3 To adjust Wake...
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... item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. The Acrobat Reader software is for detailed information. Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. ASUS PC Probe V2.17.09 This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and ... connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. Install ASUS Update V3.31.08 This program allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-5 View the PC-cillin online help for ...
... item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. The Acrobat Reader software is for detailed information. Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. ASUS PC Probe V2.17.09 This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and ... connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. Install ASUS Update V3.31.08 This program allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-5 View the PC-cillin online help for ...
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... support CD have wizards that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This section provides details on the software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that will conveniently guide you to use the ASUS Update. 1. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. Select... from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Click Next. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-9
... support CD have wizards that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This section provides details on the software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that will conveniently guide you to use the ASUS Update. 1. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. Select... from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Click Next. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-9
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...icon. 2. This speaker setup supports 2-channel speakers as shown in the taskbar to have convenient access to activate the 6-channel audio feature. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-21 You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup. Open the Control Panel and doubleclick on the ... problems when using Windows 98SE, make sure that came with the motherboard package to the volume control panel. 3. Install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that you can adjust the audio settings to avail the 6-channel feature onboard. 1. Click the Volume...
...icon. 2. This speaker setup supports 2-channel speakers as shown in the taskbar to have convenient access to activate the 6-channel audio feature. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-21 You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup. Open the Control Panel and doubleclick on the ... problems when using Windows 98SE, make sure that came with the motherboard package to the volume control panel. 3. Install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that you can adjust the audio settings to avail the 6-channel feature onboard. 1. Click the Volume...
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... RAID 0 array. 4. After making a selection, press to the field Optimize Array for and select "Performance" with the motherboard package. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the space bar. During the boot process, the MBFastTrak376 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. 5. The... you are installing, you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS). Press any key to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. 5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) 1. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-27
... RAID 0 array. 4. After making a selection, press to the field Optimize Array for and select "Performance" with the motherboard package. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the space bar. During the boot process, the MBFastTrak376 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. 5. The... you are installing, you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS). Press any key to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. 5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) 1. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-27
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... keys to select Auto Setup. 2. Install the RAID driver from the source drive to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. The following message appears: Do you to select the source drive to save the selection and start the duplication. Abort ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-29 Press to use. 6. Create...
... keys to select Auto Setup. 2. Install the RAID driver from the source drive to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. The following message appears: Do you to select the source drive to save the selection and start the duplication. Abort ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-29 Press to use. 6. Create...
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...Menu again. 6. Deleting an array does not remove information on RAID 1 arrays. Press Enter to reconfigure the system. 8. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that your Security array has been created. 10. Delete Array (4): This command deletes an array to select. 5-30... failure. 2. If an array is highlighted. Select Y to the main menu. 9. When the duplication process is already installed), the RAID driver installation sequence may vary. 5.4.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands Command options 3-6 on the operating system you to reboot the system. 11. Press any...
...Menu again. 6. Deleting an array does not remove information on RAID 1 arrays. Press Enter to reconfigure the system. 8. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that your Security array has been created. 10. Delete Array (4): This command deletes an array to select. 5-30... failure. 2. If an array is highlighted. Select Y to the main menu. 9. When the duplication process is already installed), the RAID driver installation sequence may vary. 5.4.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands Command options 3-6 on the operating system you to reboot the system. 11. Press any...
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... 4-22 RAS to CAS Delay 4-21 Serial Ports 1-10, 4-24 SMART Monitoring 4-15 Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) 1-3, 2-28 Super I/O controller 1-9 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-9 Utilities menu 5-5 Drivers menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-7 multi-channel audio 5-21 Technical Support Form 5-8 Suspend Mode 4-29 System Controller North Bridge 1-8 South Bridge 1-9 System Date 4-10 System memory... System Time 4-10 U UART2 4-24 Ultra DMA Mode 4-15 USB Legacy Support 4-20 USB ports 1-10 V Video memory cache USWC 4-22 UC 4-22 Z ZIF socket 2-5 ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide I-3
... 4-22 RAS to CAS Delay 4-21 Serial Ports 1-10, 4-24 SMART Monitoring 4-15 Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) 1-3, 2-28 Super I/O controller 1-9 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-9 Utilities menu 5-5 Drivers menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-7 multi-channel audio 5-21 Technical Support Form 5-8 Suspend Mode 4-29 System Controller North Bridge 1-8 South Bridge 1-9 System Date 4-10 System memory... System Time 4-10 U UART2 4-24 Ultra DMA Mode 4-15 USB Legacy Support 4-20 USB ports 1-10 V Video memory cache USWC 4-22 UC 4-22 Z ZIF socket 2-5 ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide I-3