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...INC. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" ...
...INC. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" ...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4XP-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...Jumpers 1-14 1.12 Connectors 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 2-7 2.1.4 BIOS beep codes 2-8 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4XP-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...Jumpers 1-14 1.12 Connectors 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 2-7 2.1.4 BIOS beep codes 2-8 iii
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... PCI 10/100 Mbps LAN controller ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (BIOS Autorecovery tool) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Suspend-to-Disk (STD) Suspend-to 2GB system memory using PC2100/PC1600 non-ECC DDR DIMMs on the next page) ix P4XP-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus ...® 4/Celeron (1.4GHz ~ 2.6+GHz) On-die 512KB/256KB L2 cache Intel 82845D MCH (B0) Intel 82801BA ICH2 (B5) 400MHz/533MHz (533MHz support verified by ASUS) Up to -RAM (STR) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) Adjustable CPU VCORE Wake on Ring/LAN/Keyboard/Mouse 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x ...
... PCI 10/100 Mbps LAN controller ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (BIOS Autorecovery tool) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Suspend-to-Disk (STD) Suspend-to 2GB system memory using PC2100/PC1600 non-ECC DDR DIMMs on the next page) ix P4XP-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus ...® 4/Celeron (1.4GHz ~ 2.6+GHz) On-die 512KB/256KB L2 cache Intel 82845D MCH (B0) Intel 82801BA ICH2 (B5) 400MHz/533MHz (533MHz support verified by ASUS) Up to -RAM (STR) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) Adjustable CPU VCORE Wake on Ring/LAN/Keyboard/Mouse 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x ...
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P4XP-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0, USB 1.1 WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, SMBus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
P4XP-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0, USB 1.1 WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, SMBus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
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... CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to accommodate the bundled Sony/ Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to flexibility for an optional ROM...Win2000 and WinXP supports 2-channel, 4channel and 6-channel audio modes. Win NT only supports 2-channel mode. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-3 The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of system memory using either PC2100/... implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy disk.
... CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to accommodate the bundled Sony/ Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to flexibility for an optional ROM...Win2000 and WinXP supports 2-channel, 4channel and 6-channel audio modes. Win NT only supports 2-channel mode. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-3 The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of system memory using either PC2100/... implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy disk.
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... sockets. 1 ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 ATX power connector. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-5 These 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to an ATX +12V power supply. These 168-pin DIMM sockets support up ... and 1.5V AGP interface that support up if there is a PCI USB 2.0 hub controller for the USB 2.0 ports that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. The MCH interconnects to 480Mbps data transfer rate. 12 Standby power LED. The Intel I /O functionality plus hardware monitoring...
... sockets. 1 ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 ATX power connector. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-5 These 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to an ATX +12V power supply. These 168-pin DIMM sockets support up ... and 1.5V AGP interface that support up if there is a PCI USB 2.0 hub controller for the USB 2.0 ports that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. The MCH interconnects to 480Mbps data transfer rate. 12 Standby power LED. The Intel I /O functionality plus hardware monitoring...
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... the CPU into the socket until it up to 4.2GB/s or 3.2GB/s. Note in place. Position the CPU above the socket such that should match a specific corner of the socket lever. 4. Gold Mark 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on one correct orientation. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... the CPU into the socket until it up to 4.2GB/s or 3.2GB/s. Note in place. Position the CPU above the socket such that should match a specific corner of the socket lever. 4. Gold Mark 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on one correct orientation. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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.... AUX1 (White) CD1 (Black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® P4XP-X P4XP-X Internal Audio Connectors 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is recommended that you to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you connect the cables. 2. 3. Refer to match the covered hole on...
.... AUX1 (White) CD1 (Black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® P4XP-X P4XP-X Internal Audio Connectors 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is recommended that you to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you connect the cables. 2. 3. Refer to match the covered hole on...
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...(blue) supports USB 2.0 specification for additional USB ports. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L FP_AUDIO1 ® P4XP-X P4XP-X Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-19 USB+8V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+6V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P4XP-X P4XP-X USB Headers USB56 (USB1..., two USB headers are available for up to the USB_78 header. USB_56 (white) supports USB 1.1 specification for the Intel front panel audio cable that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and ...
...(blue) supports USB 2.0 specification for additional USB ports. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L FP_AUDIO1 ® P4XP-X P4XP-X Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-19 USB+8V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+6V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P4XP-X P4XP-X USB Headers USB56 (USB1..., two USB headers are available for up to the USB_78 header. USB_56 (white) supports USB 1.1 specification for the Intel front panel audio cable that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and ...
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... cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Scroll bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of the Setup screen is...
... cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Scroll bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of the Setup screen is...
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... or + keys to the right of certain fields. The format is hour, minute, second. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-11 The sub-menu appears. Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. The format is...
... or + keys to the right of certain fields. The format is hour, minute, second. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-11 The sub-menu appears. Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. The format is...
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...] to allow the system to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-17 The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU Frequency (MHz). However, it is recommended that you to select a specific CPU core voltage. CPU VCore [1.750V] (for Willamette), [1.500V] (for better...
...] to allow the system to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-17 The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU Frequency (MHz). However, it is recommended that you to select a specific CPU core voltage. CPU VCore [1.750V] (for Willamette), [1.500V] (for better...
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... to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at...
... to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at...
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... detects and displays the CPU temperature. If any of the fans is out of range, the following error message appears: "Hardware Monitor found an error. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-27 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and... be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to power up . If any of the monitored items is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. You may configure your system to enter SETUP".
... detects and displays the CPU temperature. If any of the fans is out of range, the following error message appears: "Hardware Monitor found an error. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-27 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and... be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to power up . If any of the monitored items is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. You may configure your system to enter SETUP".