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..., modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Checklist E1869 Revised Edition V2 January 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...
..., modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Checklist E1869 Revised Edition V2 January 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii P4PE2-X specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Overview 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-9 1.7.2 ...
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii P4PE2-X specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Overview 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-9 1.7.2 ...
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P4PE2-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio LAN Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / ... vendors.) 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 4 x PCI 2 x UltraDMA100/66/33 connectors ADI AD1888 6-channel audio CODEC Realtek® RTL8101L Fast Ethernet controller ASUS JumperFree™ mode ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) USB 2.0 ready SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) Adjustable CPU Vcore 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port...
P4PE2-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio LAN Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / ... vendors.) 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 4 x PCI 2 x UltraDMA100/66/33 connectors ADI AD1888 6-channel audio CODEC Realtek® RTL8101L Fast Ethernet controller ASUS JumperFree™ mode ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) USB 2.0 ready SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) Adjustable CPU Vcore 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port...
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ix BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash EEPROM, AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, DMI, PnP, TCAV, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WOL/WOR by PME ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.0 in (30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash EEPROM, AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, DMI, PnP, TCAV, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WOL/WOR by PME ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.0 in (30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU FSB and DDR type. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD or a floppy with customizable boot ...overclocking options to maximize your system with the BIOS image file in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system performance. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 1-12 for the CPU and ...
...implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU FSB and DDR type. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD or a floppy with customizable boot ...overclocking options to maximize your system with the BIOS image file in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system performance. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 1-12 for the CPU and ...
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...• 800 MHz FSB works with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with Intel® Northwood processors only. ASUS P4PE2-X motherboard 1-7 Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to ensure correct installation. Take note of.../hyperthreading. If you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. 4. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure system stability and performance. 3.
...• 800 MHz FSB works with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with Intel® Northwood processors only. ASUS P4PE2-X motherboard 1-7 Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to ensure correct installation. Take note of.../hyperthreading. If you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. 4. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure system stability and performance. 3.
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Note the notches on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. P4PE2-X ® Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that you ask for 1.5v P4PE2-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P4PE2-X motherboard 1-13 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V specification.
Note the notches on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. P4PE2-X ® Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that you ask for 1.5v P4PE2-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P4PE2-X motherboard 1-13 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V specification.
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Any read or write activity of the specific connector colors as described. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction • Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch ...
Any read or write activity of the specific connector colors as described. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction • Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch ...
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... time. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press Enter to select a field. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help Primary Graphics Adapter Search for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar... fields These fields show the values for that do not fit on the screen. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected.
... time. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press Enter to select a field. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help Primary Graphics Adapter Search for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar... fields These fields show the values for that do not fit on the screen. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected.
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... the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs...
... the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs...
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... BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer....1500MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P4PE2-X motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ...
... BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer....1500MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P4PE2-X motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ...
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... to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [2.69V] [2.55V] [Auto] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select a specific CPU VCore voltage. The configuration options depend on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE2-X motherboard 2-15 Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel(R) Brand String: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.73G Frequency : 1819Mhz...
... to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [2.69V] [2.55V] [Auto] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select a specific CPU VCore voltage. The configuration options depend on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE2-X motherboard 2-15 Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel(R) Brand String: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.73G Frequency : 1819Mhz...
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... IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is reserved for the PCI device latency timer register. PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI/PnP...
... IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is reserved for the PCI device latency timer register. PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI/PnP...
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... 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE2-X Motherboard 2-21 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list.... APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to be used for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the ACPI state to add more tables for system suspend....
... 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE2-X Motherboard 2-21 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list.... APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to be used for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the ACPI state to add more tables for system suspend....
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If any of the fans is out of the monitored items is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. If any of range, the following error message appears: "Hardware Monitor found an error. You will then be prompted to "Press ... Power setup menu for details". This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P4PE2-X Motherboard 2-23 Select Disabled if you to use a PS/2 device to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage...
If any of the fans is out of the monitored items is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. If any of range, the following error message appears: "Hardware Monitor found an error. You will then be prompted to "Press ... Power setup menu for details". This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P4PE2-X Motherboard 2-23 Select Disabled if you to use a PS/2 device to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage...