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DSW1 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 CPU 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz DRAM 100MHz 133MHz 150MHz 160MHz 166MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 P4SE ® CPU 105MHz DRAM 140MHz P4SE CPU External Frequency Selection 108MHz 144MHz 112MHz 149MHz 133MHz 133MHz 133MHz 166MHz 100MHz 200MHz P4SE ® KBPWR1 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4SE Keyboard Power Setting 1-11
DSW1 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 CPU 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz DRAM 100MHz 133MHz 150MHz 160MHz 166MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 P4SE ® CPU 105MHz DRAM 140MHz P4SE CPU External Frequency Selection 108MHz 144MHz 112MHz 149MHz 133MHz 133MHz 133MHz 166MHz 100MHz 200MHz P4SE ® KBPWR1 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4SE Keyboard Power Setting 1-11
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... procedures 2-3 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-5 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-6 iii Motherboard Info 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5 Before you proceed 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.8 Expansion Slots 1-9 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-9 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 1-9 1.9 Switches and Jumpers 1-10 1.10 Connectors 1-14 Chapter 2 - BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your...
... procedures 2-3 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-5 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-6 iii Motherboard Info 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5 Before you proceed 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.8 Expansion Slots 1-9 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-9 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 1-9 1.9 Switches and Jumpers 1-10 1.10 Connectors 1-14 Chapter 2 - BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your...
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P4SE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O, Game/MIDI (on audio models only) CPU/power/Chassis FAN connector 20 pin ATX power connector 4-pin AUX power connector Chassis intrusion SM Bus SIR S/PDIF out ...connector (on audio model only) CD/AUX/Modem audio in (on audio model only) ASUS front panel audio connector (on audio model...
P4SE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O, Game/MIDI (on audio models only) CPU/power/Chassis FAN connector 20 pin ATX power connector 4-pin AUX power connector Chassis intrusion SM Bus SIR S/PDIF out ...connector (on audio model only) CD/AUX/Modem audio in (on audio model only) ASUS front panel audio connector (on audio model...
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... the IDE ribbon cable. 9 AGP slot. Connect a 4-pin device connector from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU Sockets. This 5-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you don't have at least 1A on the +5V standby lead... transfer rates respectively. 3 ATX power connector. This ASUS patented auxillary power connector is slotted to the CPU. 6 Floppy Disk connector. This standard 20-pin connector connects to 4 banks only.) 5 ASUS EZ PlugTM Auxillary +12V connector. This Accelerated Graphics ... three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to set the CPU external frequency. 11 ASUS ASIC.
... the IDE ribbon cable. 9 AGP slot. Connect a 4-pin device connector from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU Sockets. This 5-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you don't have at least 1A on the +5V standby lead... transfer rates respectively. 3 ATX power connector. This ASUS patented auxillary power connector is slotted to the CPU. 6 Floppy Disk connector. This standard 20-pin connector connects to 4 banks only.) 5 ASUS EZ PlugTM Auxillary +12V connector. This Accelerated Graphics ... three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to set the CPU external frequency. 11 ASUS ASIC.
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DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to 4 banks only.) 104 Pins P4SE ® P4SE 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins 1. to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information P4SE ® Gold Arrow P4SE Socket 478 1.7 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets...4 478/Northwood Processor. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a notch so that supports up to 3GB non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DDR. A DDR DIMM has the same physical ...
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to 4 banks only.) 104 Pins P4SE ® P4SE 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins 1. to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information P4SE ® Gold Arrow P4SE Socket 478 1.7 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets...4 478/Northwood Processor. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a notch so that supports up to 3GB non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DDR. A DDR DIMM has the same physical ...
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...Switches 1. JumperFree™ Mode (JEN1) This jumper allows you to OFF. 1-10 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information JEN1 OFF ON DSW1 ON 12345 P4SE ® 2 1 Jumper Mode P4SE JumperFree™ Mode Setting 3 2 Jumper Free (Default) The JEN jumper is adjusted through the BIOS setup instead of using the DIP ...jumper (see below shows all the DIP switches to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. The JumperFree mode allows you wish to change CPU settings through the DIP switches. In JumperFree mode, set to pins 1-2 for Jumper Mode if you to use the DIP switches. The ...
...Switches 1. JumperFree™ Mode (JEN1) This jumper allows you to OFF. 1-10 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information JEN1 OFF ON DSW1 ON 12345 P4SE ® 2 1 Jumper Mode P4SE JumperFree™ Mode Setting 3 2 Jumper Free (Default) The JEN jumper is adjusted through the BIOS setup instead of using the DIP ...jumper (see below shows all the DIP switches to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. The JumperFree mode allows you wish to change CPU settings through the DIP switches. In JumperFree mode, set to pins 1-2 for Jumper Mode if you to use the DIP switches. The ...
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... the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). P4SE ® KBPWR1 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4SE Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4SE Motherboard 1-11 This feature requires an ATX power supply that the JEN jumper is the Space Bar). 2. DSW1 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 CPU 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz DRAM 100MHz...
... the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). P4SE ® KBPWR1 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4SE Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4SE Motherboard 1-11 This feature requires an ATX power supply that the JEN jumper is the Space Bar). 2. DSW1 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 CPU 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz DRAM 100MHz...
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...total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. Raising the CPU voltage may cause system failure. The USBV1 jumper is recommended that can provide at least 1A on the +5VSB lead when ...to +5VSB. It is for the internal USB headers. 1. P4SE ® USBV1 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB USBV2 USBV3 12 23 P4SE USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 5. P4SE ® VEN1 12 23 CPU Rise 0.2V Normal (Default) 1-12 P4SE CPU Voltage Setting Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 4. USB Device Wake-up...
...total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. Raising the CPU voltage may cause system failure. The USBV1 jumper is recommended that can provide at least 1A on the +5VSB lead when ...to +5VSB. It is for the internal USB headers. 1. P4SE ® USBV1 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB USBV2 USBV3 12 23 P4SE USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 5. P4SE ® VEN1 12 23 CPU Rise 0.2V Normal (Default) 1-12 P4SE CPU Voltage Setting Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 4. USB Device Wake-up...
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...the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. P4SE ® P4SE SMBus Connector ASUS P4SE Motherboard SMB 1 FLOATING SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +3V 1-17 SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to the ground pin... Bus) devices. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to go across the onboard heat sinks instead of 1A (12W) at +12V. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CPUFAN1, CHASFAN1, PWRFAN1) The three fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total...
...the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. P4SE ® P4SE SMBus Connector ASUS P4SE Motherboard SMB 1 FLOATING SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +3V 1-17 SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to the ground pin... Bus) devices. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to go across the onboard heat sinks instead of 1A (12W) at +12V. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CPUFAN1, CHASFAN1, PWRFAN1) The three fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total...
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...In addition to fit these connectors in only one of the 4-pin device power plugs into the ASUS EZ Plug™ connector labeled AUX12V. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5....5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC P4SE ® +12V DC ATX12V1 P4SE ATX & Auxiliary Power Connectors +12V DC COM Pin 1 COM ASUS P4SE Motherboard 1-19 Make sure that you are designed to the...the added ATX +12V plug, then simply connect one orientation. 10. ASUS EZ Plug™ and ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX+12V, 4-pin ...
...In addition to fit these connectors in only one of the 4-pin device power plugs into the ASUS EZ Plug™ connector labeled AUX12V. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5....5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC P4SE ® +12V DC ATX12V1 P4SE ATX & Auxiliary Power Connectors +12V DC COM Pin 1 COM ASUS P4SE Motherboard 1-19 Make sure that you are designed to the...the added ATX +12V plug, then simply connect one orientation. 10. ASUS EZ Plug™ and ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX+12V, 4-pin ...
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... mode with respect to [Manual]) This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec]... field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. CPU Frequency Multiple (when CPU Speed is set to be in the popup menu vary according to 30 characters per second. CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency...
... mode with respect to [Manual]) This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec]... field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. CPU Frequency Multiple (when CPU Speed is set to be in the popup menu vary according to 30 characters per second. CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency...
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...] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-13 However, it is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. When you set this field to the...
...] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-13 However, it is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. When you set this field to the...
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...the fans is out of the monitored items is not connected to enter SETUP". Enter Power setup menu for details". CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], Power Fan Speed[xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the... DEL to the motherboard, that field shows N/A. 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF], CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF], Power Temperature [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard, CPU and Power supply temperatures. Boot Menu 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Information If any of range, ...
...the fans is out of the monitored items is not connected to enter SETUP". Enter Power setup menu for details". CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], Power Fan Speed[xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the... DEL to the motherboard, that field shows N/A. 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF], CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF], Power Temperature [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard, CPU and Power supply temperatures. Boot Menu 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Information If any of range, ...
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...mini driver for installing the C-Media audio driver and software applications. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. This program allows you to download the latest version of the first screen to install it. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 3-3 C-Media Audio Driver and Applications This item is composed...This utility helps you on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the second menu screen. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your AGP card. Microsoft Direct X 8.0a Driver This ...
...mini driver for installing the C-Media audio driver and software applications. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. This program allows you to download the latest version of the first screen to install it. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 3-3 C-Media Audio Driver and Applications This item is composed...This utility helps you on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the second menu screen. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your AGP card. Microsoft Direct X 8.0a Driver This ...
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..., point to see the status of your computer system's vital components, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box. The...
..., point to see the status of your computer system's vital components, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box. The...
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... reaches the threshold value. Fan Control Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. Chapter 3: Starting-Up Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you enable/disable Smart Fan Control. History Lets you set threshold levels and...
... reaches the threshold value. Fan Control Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. Chapter 3: Starting-Up Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you enable/disable Smart Fan Control. History Lets you set threshold levels and...
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ASUS P4SE Motherboard 3-9 Utility NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of devices present in your PC. ASUS PC Probe Task ...Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies,...
ASUS P4SE Motherboard 3-9 Utility NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of devices present in your PC. ASUS PC Probe Task ...Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies,...