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... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASUS P4XP-X series support CD 80-conductor UltraDMA66/100 IDE cable Ribbon cable for the following items. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in the long line of the above items is your...introduction The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4XP-X package for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASUS P4XP-X series support CD 80-conductor UltraDMA66/100 IDE cable Ribbon cable for the following items. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in the long line of the above items is your...introduction The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4XP-X package for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
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... system. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for your system memory. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-3 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore BIOS data from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on audio models only) The...to overclocking failure, there is no need to pay for 5.1 surround sound, over 90dB dynamic range, and stereo Mic PREAMP. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. USB 2.0 technology...
... system. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for your system memory. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-3 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore BIOS data from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on audio models only) The...to overclocking failure, there is no need to pay for 5.1 surround sound, over 90dB dynamic range, and stereo Mic PREAMP. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. USB 2.0 technology...
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.... These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. This 2Mb firmware hub contains the programmable BIOS program. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-5 The Intel I /O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC'97 2.2 interface, and PCI 2.2 interface. This LED acts as a reminder to the south bridge ICH2 via...
.... These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. This 2Mb firmware hub contains the programmable BIOS program. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-5 The Intel I /O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC'97 2.2 interface, and PCI 2.2 interface. This LED acts as a reminder to the south bridge ICH2 via...
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These components are optional. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-7 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM ... VT6105 L 2Mbit Flash BIOS Intel 845D Memory Controller Hub Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 01 23 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 P4XP-X PCI Slot 5 GAME1 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) ® SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 VIA VT6202 CLRTC1 CHASSIS1 FLOPPY1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 CR2032 3V SMB1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR1...
These components are optional. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-7 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM ... VT6105 L 2Mbit Flash BIOS Intel 845D Memory Controller Hub Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 01 23 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 P4XP-X PCI Slot 5 GAME1 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) ® SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 VIA VT6202 CLRTC1 CHASSIS1 FLOPPY1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 CR2032 3V SMB1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR1...
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... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-9 Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to ensure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Place this...
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-9 Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to ensure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Place this...
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.... The lever clicks on the motherboard. 1.9 System memory The motherboard comes with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. 5. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-11 When the CPU is locked. 6. The DDR sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 168-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC133/PC100 DIMMs. The...
.... The lever clicks on the motherboard. 1.9 System memory The motherboard comes with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. 5. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-11 When the CPU is locked. 6. The DDR sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 168-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC133/PC100 DIMMs. The...
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... IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. shared - - - ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-13 AGP slot used - - shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on shared slots...
... IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. shared - - - ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-13 AGP slot used - - shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on shared slots...
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... remove the jumper cap from the pins. FLOPPY1 ® P4XP-X PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on CLRTC1 jumper moving the cap will cause syPs4teXmPb-XooCt fhaailusrsei!s Alarm Lead (Default) ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-15 This requires an external detection mechanism such as a... chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4XP-X g the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on ...
... remove the jumper cap from the pins. FLOPPY1 ® P4XP-X PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on CLRTC1 jumper moving the cap will cause syPs4teXmPb-XooCt fhaailusrsei!s Alarm Lead (Default) ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-15 This requires an external detection mechanism such as a... chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4XP-X g the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on ...
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...# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC 6. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ® P4XP-X P4XP-X SMBus Connector SMB1 1 FLOATING SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +3V ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. In addition to the 20-pin ATXPWR1...
...# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC 6. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ® P4XP-X P4XP-X SMBus Connector SMB1 1 FLOATING SMBCLK Ground SMBDATA +3V ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. In addition to the 20-pin ATXPWR1...
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... (USB2.0) 1 USB+7V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 10. 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_78 (blue) supports USB 2.0 specification for up to 480 Mbps. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on...
... (USB2.0) 1 USB+7V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 10. 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_78 (blue) supports USB 2.0 specification for up to 480 Mbps. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on...
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..._ If you typed. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-3 appears. Continue to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version...: P4XP-X Boot Block WARNING! Press . 6. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed Y. At the above prompt, ...
..._ If you typed. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-3 appears. Continue to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version...: P4XP-X Boot Block WARNING! Press . 6. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed Y. At the above prompt, ...
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... 1. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-5 Save Current BIOS to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for...
... 1. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-5 Save Current BIOS to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for...
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...) and download the latest BIOS for this motherboard. "The BIOS was corrupted! Using the support CD 1. Create a bootable floppy disk by following message appears. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-7 Do you to boot the computer using the motherboard bootable support CD or a bootable floppy disk, and update the BIOS using the support CD. 2.1.3 CrashFree... bootable support CD that you save a copy of the original BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. Boot the computer using AFLASH.EXE, EZ Flash, or ASUS Live Update utility in section 2.1.2. 3.
...) and download the latest BIOS for this motherboard. "The BIOS was corrupted! Using the support CD 1. Create a bootable floppy disk by following message appears. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-7 Do you to boot the computer using the motherboard bootable support CD or a bootable floppy disk, and update the BIOS using the support CD. 2.1.3 CrashFree... bootable support CD that you save a copy of the original BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. Boot the computer using AFLASH.EXE, EZ Flash, or ASUS Live Update utility in section 2.1.2. 3.
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... right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is designed to make changes to the advanced features. The Flash ROM on . ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-9 Do this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable...
... right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is designed to make changes to the advanced features. The Flash ROM on . ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-9 Do this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable...
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... . The format is month, day, year. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-11 A submenu contains additional options for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to load the Setup default...
... . The format is month, day, year. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-11 A submenu contains additional options for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to load the Setup default...
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... HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for details. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-13 Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to the next section for the drive. If automatic detection is too old or too new. ...If the hard disk was already formatted on this may detect incorrect parameters. If automatic detection fails, this sub-menu. In these cases, select [User Type...
... HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for details. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-13 Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to the next section for the drive. If automatic detection is too old or too new. ...If the hard disk was already formatted on this may detect incorrect parameters. If automatic detection fails, this sub-menu. In these cases, select [User Type...
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... drive supports. This parameter is automatically configured, the set value may not always be the fastest value for the drive. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum] SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you to determine the optimum value...
... drive supports. This parameter is automatically configured, the set value may not always be the fastest value for the drive. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum] SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you to determine the optimum value...
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... AGP/PCI frequency to enhance system performance and overclocking capability. The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU Frequency (MHz). ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-17 Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to...
... AGP/PCI frequency to enhance system performance and overclocking capability. The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU Frequency (MHz). ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-17 Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to...
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...speed, voltage interface, and module banks. Configuration options: [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] [2.50x] [3.00x] [4.00x] ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-19 Configuration options: [2.5T] [2T] [1.5T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the latency ... the default setting for DDR SDRAM parameters. 2.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. Configuration options: [8T] [7T] [6T] [5T] SDRAM Idle Timer [Auto] Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [...
...speed, voltage interface, and module banks. Configuration options: [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] [2.50x] [3.00x] [4.00x] ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-19 Configuration options: [2.5T] [2T] [1.5T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the latency ... the default setting for DDR SDRAM parameters. 2.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. Configuration options: [8T] [7T] [6T] [5T] SDRAM Idle Timer [Auto] Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [...