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P4SE User Manual - Page 12
... to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.
~ Up to 2GB only)
~ High-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot ~ Digital Audio Interface for 3D sound ~ Two USB ports plus headers for four more
1.2 Package contents
Check your ASUS P4SE package for the following items. ASUS P4SE motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in ASUS P4SE support CD...
P4SE User Manual - Page 13
1.3 Motherboard components
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P4SE User Manual - Page 15
...ASUS P4SE Motherboard
1-5 This SiS 961B controller integrates the AC'97 Interface, four Universal Serial Bus Host controllers, two IDE Master/Slave controllers.
13 Super I /O functionality. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources.
22 Line Out jack.
The chipset supports...controller. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program.
16 ...
P4SE User Manual - Page 16
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SiS961B MuTLOL
Media I/O
CLRCMOS1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power
PWRTMP1
DSW1
SPDIF_OUT1
CHASSIS1
SMB1
SMARTCON1 IR
CHASFAN1
ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor
SECONDARY IDE
2Mbit Firmware
Hub
MODEM1
PCI6
USBV2 USBV3
USB3
USB2
Super I/O
IDELED1 PANEL1
The audio feature is optional.The components are grayed out in the above motherboard layout.
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Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
P4SE User Manual - Page 19
... change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots
The P4SE motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support.
1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card
After physically installing the expansion...
P4SE User Manual - Page 23
... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P4SE
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P4SE Clear RTC RAM
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CLRCMOS1
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Normal (Default)
3 2
Clear CMOS
1-13 6. It is powered by the onboard button cell battery.
The RAM data in CMOS. Replace the battery. 6. To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Remove the motherboard battery. 3.
The other settings do not guarantee better system performance.
Remove...
P4SE User Manual - Page 24
...two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. You may configure two hard disks to your motherboard.
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It is ...jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables.
2. PIN 1
Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Connect ... PRIMARY IDE
P4SE
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P4SE IDE Connectors
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NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard. 1.10 ...
P4SE User Manual - Page 31
... jack for stereo output. Connect one end of analog sound output. The S/PDIF Out module is not included in the motherboard package. ALOUT1
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P4SE ALOUT Connector
ALOUT1_LOUT_R BLOUT1_LOUT_L ALOUT1_LOUT_R BLOUT1_LOUT_L
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+5V SPDIFOUT GND
13. Digital audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1) (on audio models only) This connector connects an S/PDIF audio module...
P4SE User Manual - Page 33
ASUS P4SE Motherboard
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• System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or "green" mode, where ...switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Attach the case-mounted suspend switch to expand the life of certain system components. Pressing the...
P4SE User Manual - Page 37
...and press . Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard!
1. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears.
6.
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2-3 Type a filename and the path, for example,
A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP...
P4SE User Manual - Page 39
... to exit the current menu or to configure and enable Power Management features.
2.2 BIOS Setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on your screen.
2.2.1 BIOS menu bar
The top of the EEPROM.
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2-5 EXIT
Use this menu to exit the Setup program. For example, you may want to change the configuration of your computer...
P4SE User Manual - Page 61
Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. Starting Up
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P4SE User Manual - Page 62
... doubleclick on your CD-ROM drive. 3.1 Install an operating system
The P4SE motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP operating systems (OS).
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in the support CD to change at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features...
P4SE User Manual - Page 63
...Right Arrow on any detected problems. This utility helps you to display the second menu screen. C-Media Audio Driver and Applications
This item is composed of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
SiS Mini IDE Driver
Click this item to install the mini driver for the SiS chipset. ASUS Update
This item installs the ASUS Update. ASUS P4SE Motherboard
3-3 SiS AGP Driver
Click this item to...
P4SE User Manual - Page 65
...the succeeding screens to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. 3.3 Software information
3.3.1 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to complete the update process. Click Next.
3. Click Next.
4. Select desired update method. Click Next.
5. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to use the ASUS Update.
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Follow these...
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