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... 2-19 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-22 2.5 Power Menu 2-24 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-26 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
... 2-19 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-22 2.5 Power Menu 2-24 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-26 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
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... (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA ...94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD...
... (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA ...94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD...
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P4XP-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) ...66/33 connectors ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF Out interface VIA VT6105L 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-RAM (STR) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection... 512KB/256KB L2 cache Intel 82845D MCH (B0) Intel 82801BA ICH2 (B5) 400MHz/533MHz (533MHz support verified by ASUS) Up 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 (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) ...66/33 connectors ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF Out interface VIA VT6105L 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-RAM (STR) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection... 512KB/256KB L2 cache Intel 82845D MCH (B0) Intel 82801BA ICH2 (B5) 400MHz/533MHz (533MHz support verified by ASUS) Up to 2GB system memory using PC2100/PC1600 non-ECC DDR DIMMs on the next page) ix
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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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... a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of the above items is your P4XP-X package for the following items. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ...and latest technologies making it , check the items in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASUS P4XP-X series support CD 80-conductor UltraDMA66/100 IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4XP-X motherboard! The ASUS P4XP-X motherboard delivers a host of computing! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, ...
... a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of the above items is your P4XP-X package for the following items. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ...and latest technologies making it , check the items in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASUS P4XP-X series support CD 80-conductor UltraDMA66/100 IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4XP-X motherboard! The ASUS P4XP-X motherboard delivers a host of computing! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, ...
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...480 Mbps on audio models only) The ADI AD1980 AC '97 audio CODEC is backward compatible with USB 1.1. 6-channel digital audio (on USB 2.0. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-3 A digital audio connector is no need to open the case to provide 6-channel audio playback for an optional ROM. 1.3 ...SDR/DDR memory combo solution Employing the both the Double Data Rate (DDR) and Single Data Rate (SDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 2GB of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. WinME, ...
...480 Mbps on audio models only) The ADI AD1980 AC '97 audio CODEC is backward compatible with USB 1.1. 6-channel digital audio (on USB 2.0. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-3 A digital audio connector is no need to open the case to provide 6-channel audio playback for an optional ROM. 1.3 ...SDR/DDR memory combo solution Employing the both the Double Data Rate (DDR) and Single Data Rate (SDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 2GB of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. WinME, ...
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...Intel® 845D Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 14 Flash ROM. These 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB PC133/PC100 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs. 7 South bridge controller. The Intel I /O controller. The ICH2 also contains the ...to 480Mbps data transfer rate. 12 Standby power LED. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-5 This 20-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 13 PCI slots. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE...
...Intel® 845D Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor interface with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 14 Flash ROM. These 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB PC133/PC100 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs. 7 South bridge controller. The Intel I /O controller. The ICH2 also contains the ...to 480Mbps data transfer rate. 12 Standby power LED. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-5 This 20-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 13 PCI slots. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE...
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...inputs, integrated headphone amplifier, and greater than 90dB dynamic range. (on audio models only) 17 AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X mode graphics cards for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 25 USB 1.1 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available...The ADI AD1980 is for a PS/2 mouse. 19 Parallel port. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. This VIA VT6105L LAN controller fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. (on LAN models only) 21 Line In jack. In 6-channel or 4-channel mode, the function of the Line ...
...inputs, integrated headphone amplifier, and greater than 90dB dynamic range. (on audio models only) 17 AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X mode graphics cards for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 25 USB 1.1 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available...The ADI AD1980 is for a PS/2 mouse. 19 Parallel port. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. This VIA VT6105L LAN controller fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. (on LAN models only) 21 Line In jack. In 6-channel or 4-channel mode, the function of the Line ...
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... - 100 3. The socket is lifted up to a 90°100° angle. Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket to install a CPU. 1. This processor supports 533/ 400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in...
... - 100 3. The socket is lifted up to a 90°100° angle. Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket to install a CPU. 1. This processor supports 533/ 400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in...
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...the motherboard. 1.9 System memory The motherboard comes with the heatsink package. 7. 5. The DDR sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/ PC1600 DIMMs. The SDR sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 168-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC133/PC100 DIMMs. The following the...DIMM) sockets. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-11 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following figure illustrates the location of the DIMM sockets. ®...
...the motherboard. 1.9 System memory The motherboard comes with the heatsink package. 7. 5. The DDR sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/ PC1600 DIMMs. The SDR sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 168-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC133/PC100 DIMMs. The following the...DIMM) sockets. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-11 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following figure illustrates the location of the DIMM sockets. ®...
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...slot used - - VIA VT6202 USB 2.0 controller - used Onboard USB controller 1 - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. PCI slot 2 - Otherwise, conflicts arise between the two PCI groups making ... available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. PCI slot 4 - shared - shared - - shared GH -- ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-13 Onboard USB controller 2 - VIA VT6202 USB controller 1 - shared - - - shared - - - shared shared When ...
...slot used - - VIA VT6202 USB 2.0 controller - used Onboard USB controller 1 - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. PCI slot 2 - Otherwise, conflicts arise between the two PCI groups making ... available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. PCI slot 4 - shared - shared - - shared GH -- ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-13 Onboard USB controller 2 - VIA VT6202 USB controller 1 - shared - - - shared - - - shared shared When ...
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... mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 1. USBPW12 ® P4XP-X 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4XP-X USB Device Wake Up 2. Removing th Chapter 1: Product introduction Only the USBPW12 connector supports USB device wake-up . 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows clearing the Real Time Clock (RTC...
... mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 1. USBPW12 ® P4XP-X 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4XP-X USB Device Wake Up 2. Removing th Chapter 1: Product introduction Only the USBPW12 connector supports USB device wake-up . 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows clearing the Real Time Clock (RTC...
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CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4XP-X g the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the motherboard. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end ... with pin 5 plug). This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. P4XP-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. When you wish to record a chassis intrusion event. If you remove any ...will cause syPs4teXmPb-XooCt fhaailusrsei!s Alarm Lead (Default) ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-15
CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4XP-X g the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the motherboard. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end ... with pin 5 plug). This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. P4XP-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. When you wish to record a chassis intrusion event. If you remove any ...will cause syPs4teXmPb-XooCt fhaailusrsei!s Alarm Lead (Default) ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-15
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...disks to the UltraDMA/100/66 master device. 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 Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect...) and the black connector to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive as ...
...disks to the UltraDMA/100/66 master device. 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 Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect...) and the black connector to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive as ...
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... playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Do .... These are not jumpers! GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. The USB/GAME module is purchased separately. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V ® P4XP-X P4XP-X Game Connector GAME1 MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-18 Chapter 1: ...
... playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Do .... These are not jumpers! GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. The USB/GAME module is purchased separately. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V ® P4XP-X P4XP-X Game Connector GAME1 MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-18 Chapter 1: ...
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... 2.0 specification for the Intel front panel audio cable that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. 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 The module has two USB 2.0 ports that...
... 2.0 specification for the Intel front panel audio cable that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. 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 The module has two USB 2.0 ports that...
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... with certain memory drivers that you created. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk...
... with certain memory drivers that you created. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk...
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... updated automatically only when necessary. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
... updated automatically only when necessary. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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...original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-7 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to boot the computer using the motherboard bootable support CD or a bootable floppy disk, and update the BIOS using the support CD. It is corrupted. 2. Create a... the latest BIOS for this motherboard. Boot the computer using AFLASH.EXE, EZ Flash, or ASUS Live Update utility in section 2.1.2. 3. Using the support CD 1. You must have the bootable support CD that you want to a bootable floppy disk. Do you save a copy of the ...
...original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-7 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to boot the computer using the motherboard bootable support CD or a bootable floppy disk, and update the BIOS using the support CD. It is corrupted. 2. Create a... the latest BIOS for this motherboard. Boot the computer using AFLASH.EXE, EZ Flash, or ASUS Live Update utility in section 2.1.2. 3. Using the support CD 1. You must have the bootable support CD that you want to a bootable floppy disk. Do you save a copy of the ...
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... (POST) to exit the Setup program. Use this program. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on . ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-9 Even if you are not prompted to use as possible. When you start up the computer, the system provides you see...Setup". Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to the power management settings. Use this utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the ...
... (POST) to exit the Setup program. Use this program. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on . ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-9 Even if you are not prompted to use as possible. When you start up the computer, the system provides you see...Setup". Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to the power management settings. Use this utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the ...