ASUS P4GD1 User Manual

P4GD1

Motherboard

E1675E1675

E1675

E1675E1675

First EditionFirst Edition

First Edition

First EditionFirst Edition July 2004July 2004

July 2004

July 2004July 2004

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Contents

Contents ............................................................................................. iii

Notices ............................................................................................... vii

Safety information ............................................................................ viii

About this guide ................................................................................. ix

Typography .......................................................................................... x

P4GD1 specifications summary .......................................................... xi

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features ........................................ 1-4

1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2

2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2

2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2

2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3

2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.3.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-6

2.3.2 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-7

2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................ 2-9

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-12

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-12

2.4.2 Memory Configurations .........................................2-12

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-15

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-15

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-16

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-16

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17

2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-18

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2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-18

2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-18

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-19

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-22

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-22

2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-24

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1

4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-2

4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-3

4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5

4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-7

4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-10

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-11

4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-11

4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-11

4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-12

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-12

4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-12

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-12

4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-12

4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-12

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4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-13

4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-13

4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-13

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-13

4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-13

Contents

4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 4-14

4.3.6 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-15

4.3.7 System Information ..............................................4-16

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-17

4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-17

4.4.2 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 4-20

4.4.3 USB Configuration................................................. 4-21

4.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-22

4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-23

4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................4-25

4.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-27

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-28

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-28

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-28

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-28

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-28

4.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-29

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-31

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-33

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-33

4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-34

4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-35

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-37

Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

Chapter 5: Software support

Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1

5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1

5.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-3

5.2.4 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-5

5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-6

5.2.6 Other information ................................................... 5-6

5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-8

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™ ....................................................... 5-8

Contents

5.3.2 AI NET 2 ............................................................... 5-10

Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ ........................... 5-10

5.3.3 Audio configurations ............................................ 5-11

5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-16

5.4.1 Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-17

5.4.2 ITE

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-24

8212F RAID configurations ........................... 5-18

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports.

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST

messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websites

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

Optional documentation

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION: when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

NOTE: NOTE: task.

Typography

Bold textBold text

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select

Bold textBold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

that you must press the enclosed key

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key

key names are linked with a plus sign (+)

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP4GD1.ROM

P4GD1 specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

High DefinitionHigh Definition

High Definition

High DefinitionHigh Definition AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

Northbridge: Intel

915P Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

Southbridge: Intel® ICH6

800/533/400 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC

400/333 MHz DDR memory modules

Supports up to 4 GB of system memory

1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots

Intel

ICH6 Southbridge supports:

-1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 drives

-4 x Serial ATA drives

ITE 8212F IDE RAID controller supports:

-2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 drives

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD configuration

High Definition Audio

Intel Realtek® ALC861 8-channel CODEC with Jack-sensing

and Universal Audio Jack (UAJ®) technology

S/PDIF out interface support

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

OverclockingOverclocking

Overclocking

OverclockingOverclocking

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Special featuresSpecial features

Marvell

88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program

ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage adjustable Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 100 MHz up

to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment

Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio with fixed PCI/PCI-Express

frequencies

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo

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P4GD1 specifications summary

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0

1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Rear speaker out port 1 x Side speaker out port 1 x Line In port 1 x Line Out port 1 x Microphone port 1 x Center/Subwoofer port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Serial port connector (COM2 port) 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical drive audio connector 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector System panel connector

PowerPower

Power

PowerPower RequirementRequirement

Requirement

RequirementRequirement

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version)

This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

introduction

Product

Chapter summary

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

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1.1 Welcome!

®®

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

®®

P4GD1 motherboard! P4GD1 motherboard!

P4GD1 motherboard!

P4GD1 motherboard! P4GD1 motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS P4GD1 motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

I/O modulesI/O modules

I/O modules USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module

I/O modulesI/O modules

CablesCables

Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables

CablesCables

1 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA/133 cables 1 x IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories I/O shield

AccessoriesAccessories

Application CDsApplication CDs

Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD

Application CDsApplication CDs

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel package with 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. This motherboard supports 800/533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows 6.4GB/s, 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. The motherboard also supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology.

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

The Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in the 478-pin package with 400/533/800MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR at speeds of up to 400MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane port for graphics card. The Intel® 915P GMCH platform is compliant to the Direct Media Interface (DMI) and supports the sixth generation I/O Controller Hub (ICH6).

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

®®

915P 915P

915P

915P 915P

Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin

Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support

Dual-channel DDR memory support

Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support

Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-12 for details.

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-18 for details.

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-26 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

RAID solutionRAID solution

RAID solution

RAID solutionRAID solution

Onboard RAID controller provides the motherboard with RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE disk drives.

The ITE 8212 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD functionality for two IDE channels that supports for up to four IDE hard disk drives. See pages 2-25 and 5-16 for details.

8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio

8-channel high definition audio

8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio

The motherboard supports 8-channel High Definition Audio through the onboard ALC861 CODEC with 24-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It also provides a Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek Audio Jack) technology. See page 2-22, 2-23 and 5-11 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details.

proprietary UAJ® (Universal

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-23 and 2-28 for details.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.

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1.3.21.3.2

1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed.

AI NET2 AI NET2

AI NET2

AI NET2 AI NET2

The AI NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See pages 2-22 and 5-10.

ASUS Proactive featuresASUS Proactive features

ASUS Proactive features

ASUS Proactive featuresASUS Proactive features

1.3.31.3.3

1.3.3

1.3.31.3.3

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 4-5.

ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology

ASUS Q-Fan technology

ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-31 for details.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure easier and faster. See page 4-13 for details.

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™

ASUS MyLogo™

ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

information

Hardware

Chapter summary

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-12

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-19

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-22

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2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

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Before you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.

power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure

power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

Onboard LED

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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Power

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Powered

Off

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2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

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Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement direction

Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

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Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

SPDIF_O

COM1

F_USB12

LAN_USB12

Top:

Back surround L/R

Center:

Side surround L/R

Below:Bass Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

Marvell

88E8053

PARALLEL PORT

KBPWR

USBPW12

USBPW34

ATX12V

PCIEX1_1

Socket 478

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

PCIEX16

Intel

Grantsdale-P

MCH

I/O

Super

FLOPPY

DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

EATXPWR

PRI_IDE

30.5cm (12.0in)

ALC861

SPDIF_OUT

AAFP

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

SB_PWR

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CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

USB56

USBPW78 USBPW56

USB78

Intel FWH

4Mb

Intel

ICH6

ITE

8212F

PRI_RAID

GAME

COM2

SATA2

SATA1

SATA4

SATA3

CLRTC CHASSIS

CHA_FAN

PANEL

SEC_RAID

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Layout ContentsLayout Contents

Layout Contents

Layout ContentsLayout Contents

SlotsSlots

Slots

SlotsSlots

1. DDR DIMM slots 2-12

2. PCI slots 2-18

3. PCI Express slot 2-18

JumpersJumpers

Jumpers

JumpersJumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2-19

2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) 2-20

3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-21

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port 2-22

2. Parallel port 2-22

3. RJ-45 port 2-22

4. Rear Speaker Out port 2-22

5. Side Speaker Out port 2-22

6. Line In port 2-22

7. Line Out port 2-22

8. Microphone port 2-22

9. Center/Subwoofer port 2-22

10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-23

11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-23

12. Serial connector 2-23

13. S/PDIF coaxial out port 2-23

14. PS/2 keyboard port 2-23

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Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-24

2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-24

3. Primary RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID) 2-25

4. Secondary RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin SEC_RAID) 2-25

5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-26

6. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 2-27

7. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN) 2-27

8. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN) 2-27

9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-28

10. USB headers (10-1 USB56, USB78) 2-28

11. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR) 2-29

12. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 2-29

13. Optical audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-30

14. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) 2-30

15. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-31

16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-31

17. System panel connectors (20-1 pin PANEL) 2-32

- System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

- Hard Disk activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

- System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

- Power/Soft-off button(Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)

- Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor.

Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark

Gold Mark

should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation.

Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket can bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!

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Notes on IntelNotes on Intel

Notes on Intel

Notes on IntelNotes on Intel

• This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with

• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows

• We recommend that you install Windows

• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS

• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit

®®

Hyper-Threading Technology.

Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

before installing a supported operating system

www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology

Hyper-Threading Technology

Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology

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To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on thisTo use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this

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To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on thisTo use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:motherboard:

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1. Buy an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Install the CPU.

2. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item TechnologyTechnology

Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed

TechnologyTechnology

Hyper-ThreadingHyper-Threading

Hyper-Threading

Hyper-ThreadingHyper-Threading

a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology.

3. Reboot the computer.

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Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU.

1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.

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2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up

to a 90°-100° angle.

Socket LeverSocket Lever

Socket Lever

Socket LeverSocket Lever

9090

-100-100

-100

9090

-100-100

angleangle

angle

angleangle

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle;

otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely.

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3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

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Gold Mark

Gold MarkGold Mark

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After installation, make sure to plug the 4-pin ATX power cable to the motherboard.

This motherboard does not support unlocked Intel

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Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan

Installing the heatsink and fan

Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan

The Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

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When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism.

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If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certified heatsink and fan.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before installing the heatsink and fan assembly.

Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.

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The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.

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You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.

CPU heatsink

Retention module base

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2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base.

Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the hooks into the holes.

Retention holeRetention hole

Retention hole

Retention lockRetention lock

Retention lock

Retention lockRetention lock

Retention holeRetention hole

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Retention hook snappedRetention hook snapped

Retention hook snapped

Retention hook snappedRetention hook snapped to the retention holeto the retention hole

to the retention hole

to the retention holeto the retention hole

Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention mechanism to the module base.

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