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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P4RD1-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory Con...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P4RD1-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory Con...
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...;ed service technician or your retailer. vii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or...
...;ed service technician or your retailer. vii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or...
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... are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional...
... are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional...
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ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports.
ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ... the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P4RD1-MX motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4RD1-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA...
1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ... the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P4RD1-MX motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4RD1-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA...
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... processing unit (GPU) for details. See page 1-16 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. The ULI M1573 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I /O interconnect technology...x16 slot for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-3 The SATA specification allows for discrete graphics card. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. PCI Express features point-to-point...
... processing unit (GPU) for details. See page 1-16 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. The ULI M1573 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I /O interconnect technology...x16 slot for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-3 The SATA specification allows for discrete graphics card. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. PCI Express features point-to-point...
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...with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 1-26 for critical components. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to... The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel and at midboard. 6-channel audio support The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with the ADI AD1986A high-definition audio CODEC that lets you enjoy...
...with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 1-26 for critical components. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to... The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel and at midboard. 6-channel audio support The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with the ADI AD1986A high-definition audio CODEC that lets you enjoy...
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case the system hangs due to overclocking. ... need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See details on page 2-6. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-5 feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative...
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case the system hangs due to overclocking. ... need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See details on page 2-6. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-5 feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative...
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... detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P4RD1-MX ® P4RD1-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before...
... detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P4RD1-MX ® P4RD1-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before...
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... holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P4RD1-MX ® ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-7 Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or...
... holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P4RD1-MX ® ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-7 Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or...
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FLOPPY 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR Socket 478 CPU_FAN Super I/O DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,... PORT VGA USB12 USBPW12 USBPW34 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In ATX12V TV_C ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 PWR_FAN RTL8201CL PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 P4RD1-MX ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 SPDIF_OUT AD1986A AAFP CD SB_PWR PCI2 USBPW78 USBPW56 USB78 ULI M1573 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 USB56 CLRTC...
FLOPPY 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR Socket 478 CPU_FAN Super I/O DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,... PORT VGA USB12 USBPW12 USBPW34 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In ATX12V TV_C ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 PWR_FAN RTL8201CL PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 P4RD1-MX ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 SPDIF_OUT AD1986A AAFP CD SB_PWR PCI2 USBPW78 USBPW56 USB78 ULI M1573 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 USB56 CLRTC...
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... the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. Locate the CPU socket on one corner. Socket Lever 90 - 100 ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on the motherboard. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the socket box is facing towards you and the load...
... the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. Locate the CPU socket on one corner. Socket Lever 90 - 100 ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on the motherboard. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the socket box is facing towards you and the load...
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...Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with the heatsink package. 7. Gold Mark 5. The CPU fits only in place. Notes... and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Connect the...
...Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with the heatsink package. 7. Gold Mark 5. The CPU fits only in place. Notes... and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Connect the...
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... Technology is set to Enabled. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P4RD1-MX ® P4RD1-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 104 Pins 80 Pins ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-11 Reboot the computer. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets...
... Technology is set to Enabled. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P4RD1-MX ® P4RD1-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 104 Pins 80 Pins ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-11 Reboot the computer. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets...
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..., 128MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this motherboard. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR 400 MHz (FSB 800/533) Qualified Vendors Lists. Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter...
..., 128MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this motherboard. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR 400 MHz (FSB 800/533) Qualified Vendors Lists. Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter...
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Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock 1 the DIMM. 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the...
Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock 1 the DIMM. 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the...
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...card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the system unit... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite ...
...card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the system unit... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite ...
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... Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCIe x1 slot PCIe x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard SATA Onboard LAN Onboard HD audio Onboard VGA A B C D E F G H - shared - - - - - - - - used - - - - - - ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-15 used - - - - - - - - - - - used - - used...
... Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCIe x1 slot PCIe x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard SATA Onboard LAN Onboard HD audio Onboard VGA A B C D E F G H - shared - - - - - - - - used - - - - - - ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-15 used - - - - - - - - - - - used - - used...
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... with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed...
... with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed...