ASUS P4GPL-X User Manual

P4GPL-X

Motherboard

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First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1 February 2005February 2005

February 2005

February 2005February 2005

Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ............................................................................. vii

P4GPL-X specifications summary ...................................................... viii

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 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 ASUS AI Proactive features .................................... 1-4

1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5

1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-6

1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-7

1.5.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-7

1.5.2 Placement direction ................................................ 1-8

1.5.3 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-8

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-9

1.6.1 Overview ................................................................. 1-9

1.6.2 Installing the CPU.................................................... 1-9

1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan .............................. 1-12

1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-15

1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-15

1.7.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 1-15

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-17

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-17

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-18

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-18

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 1-18

1.8.3 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-20

1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 1-20

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................1-20

1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-21

1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-24

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-24

1.10.2 Internal connectors............................................... 1-26

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Contents

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-3

2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8

2.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 2-11

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12

2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12

2.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 2-12

2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13

2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-13

2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-13

2.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-13

2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-13

2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-13

2.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-14

2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-14

2.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ........ 2-15

2.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 2-16

2.3.6 System Information .............................................. 2-17

2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-18

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 2-18

2.4.2 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 2-21

2.4.3 USB Configuration................................................. 2-22

2.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-23

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2.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 2-24

2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-26

2.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-28

Contents

2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-29

2.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-29

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-29

2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 2-29

2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-29

2.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-30

2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-32

2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-33

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-33

2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-34

2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-35

2.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-37

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

3.1 Installing 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 .......................................................... 3-4

3.2.4 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6

3.2.5 Other information ................................................... 3-6

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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P4GPL-X specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

Socket 478 for Intel Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Pentium® 4 / Celeron processors

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

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

Northbridge: Intel

915PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

Southbridge: Intel® ICH6

800/533/400 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2 GB of

unbufferred non-ECC 400/333 MHz DDR memory modules

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

ICH6 Southbridge supports:

Intel

- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk drives

- 4 x Serial ATA drives

Intel

High Definition Audio Realtek® ALC880 8-channel CODEC Coaxial S/PDIF out port

Marvell

88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller

Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology

OverclockingOverclocking

Overclocking

OverclockingOverclocking

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Special featuresSpecial features

ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU, Memory, and Chipset core voltages 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

AI NET 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Hyperpath 2 Technology ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

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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, Green, PnP, DMI2.0,

SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0

1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 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 8-channel audio ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical drive audio connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector 1 x Front panel High Definition 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

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)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

introduction

Product

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

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.

®®

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P4GPL-X motherboard!

P4GPL-X motherboard! P4GPL-X motherboard!

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS P4GPL-X motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

CablesCables

Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable

CablesCables

1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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.

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® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package with 1 MB/512 KB/256 KB L2 cache. This motherboard supports 800/533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows 6.4 GB/s and

4.3 GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. The motherboard also supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology.

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

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IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

®®

915PL and Intel 915PL and Intel

915PL and Intel

915PL and Intel 915PL and Intel

®®

ICH6 chipset ICH6 chipset

ICH6 chipset

ICH6 chipset ICH6 chipset

The Intel® 915PL chipset provides the interface for a processor in the 478-pin package with 800/533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR at speeds of up to 400 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card interface. The ICH6 Southbridge provides integrated support for four Serial ATA ports, PCI Express slots, and eight high-speed USB 2.0 ports.

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 2 GB 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 1-15 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 1-20 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 1-28 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 ALC880 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

proprietary UAJ® (Universal

Audio Jack) technology. See pages 1-24 and 1-25 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 1-25 for details.

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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 pages 1-25 and 1-30 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. See page 2-32 for details.

1.3.21.3.2

1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

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.

ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology

ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology

ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology

The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory. Enabling Hyper Path 2 on systems with the Intel memory performance without affecting system stability. See page 2-25 for details.

ASUS AI Proactive featuresASUS AI Proactive features

ASUS AI Proactive features

ASUS AI Proactive featuresASUS AI Proactive features

PAT improves

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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 2-6.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for details.

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-34 for details.

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

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1.4 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 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

•

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.

SB_PWR

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P4GPL-X Onboard LED

Standby

Power

OFF

Powere

Off

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1.5 Motherboard overview

24.4cm (9.6in)

1.5.11.5.1

1.5.1

1.5.11.5.1

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

SPDIF_O

PARALLEL PORT

COM1

F_USB12

LAN_USB34

Top:

Back surround L/R

Center:

Side surround L/R

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

Marvell

88E8053

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

KBPWR

Socket 478

USBPW34

USBPW12

ATX12V

CPU_FAN

Intel

PCIEX1_1

915PL

PCIEX16

I/O

Super

FLOPPY

DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

EATXPWR

PRI_IDE

30.5cm (12.0in)

ALC880

AAFP

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

SB_PWR

P4GPL-X

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

USB56

USBPW78 USBPW56

USB78

Intel FWH

4Mb

Intel

ICH6

CHA_FAN

SATA4

SATA2

SATA3

SATA1

CLRTC

PANEL

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1.5.21.5.2

1.5.2

1.5.21.5.2

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.

Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement direction

1.5.31.5.3

1.5.3

1.5.31.5.3

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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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.11.6.1

1.6.1

1.6.11.6.1

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

OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

Gold mark

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!

1.6.21.6.2

1.6.2

1.6.21.6.2

Follow these steps to install a CPU.

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

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

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P4GPL-X Socket 478

Gold Arrow

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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

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely.

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

90°-100°90°-100°

90°-100°

90°-100°90°-100° angleangle

angle

angleangle

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!

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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.

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

®®

Notes on IntelNotes on Intel

Notes on Intel

Notes on IntelNotes on Intel

• This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with

®®

Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology

Hyper-Threading Technology

Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology

Hyper-Threading Technology.

• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows 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 Technology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

• We recommend that you install Windows

• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system.

• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

XP Service Pack 1.

XP/2003

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

1. Install an Intel

Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading

Technology.

2. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading TechnologyHyper-Threading Technology

Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears

Hyper-Threading TechnologyHyper-Threading Technology only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

3. Reboot the computer.

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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.

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.

•

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

CPU heatsink

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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

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

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Retention hook snapped

Retention hook snappedRetention hook snapped

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to the retention hole

to the retention holeto the retention hole

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3. Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions.

4. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

GND

+12V

Rotation

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1.7 System memory

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OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:

DIMM_B

DIMM_A

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Memory configurationsMemory configurations

Memory configurations

Memory configurationsMemory configurations

You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

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Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations on the next page.

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Install only each channel.

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Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard does not support DIMM modules with less than or equal to 128 Mb memory chips.

identical identical

identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for

identical identical

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Recommended memory configurations

Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurations

SocketsSockets

Sockets

SocketsSockets

ModeMode

Mode

ModeMode

DIMM_A2DIMM_A2

DIMM_A2

DIMM_A2DIMM_A2 (blue)(blue)

(blue)

(blue)(blue)

DIMM_B2DIMM_B2

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B2DIMM_B2

(blue)(blue)

(blue)

(blue)(blue)

Single-channel (1) Populated —

(2) — Populated

Dual-channel (1) Populated Populated

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DDR400 Qualified Vendors List

DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListDDR400 Qualified Vendors List

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 – • • 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 – • • 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 Infineon DS HYB25D256809BT-5B – • • 1024 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/1G N/A DS HYB25D512800BE-5B 3 • • 256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223FTN-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F-TCCC 3 • • 512 MB SAMSUNG M368L6523BTM-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H510838B-TCCC 3 • • 256 MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB MICRON SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC – • • 512 MB MICRON MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB MICRON DS MT46V32M8TG-5BC – • • 256 MB Infineon HYS64D32300HU-5-C Infineon SS HYB25D256800CE-5C 3 • • 512 MB CORSAIR CMX512-3200C2 Winbond DS N/A 2 • • 512 MB CORSAIR VS512MB400 VALUE seLecT DS VS32M8-5 2.5 • • 256 MB Hynix HYMD232645D8J-D43 Hynix SS HY5DU56822DT-D43 3 • • 512 MB Hynix HYMD264646D8J-D43 Hynix DS HY5DU56822DT-D43 3 • •

Legend:Legend:

Legend:

Legend:Legend: SS - SS -

S S - Single Sided

SS - SS DS -DS -

D S - Double Sided

DS -DS CL -CL -

C L - CAS Latency

CL -CL A A

A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory

A A

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

Model Model

Model

Model Model

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side(s) ComponentSide(s) Component

Side(s) Component

Side(s) ComponentSide(s) Component

DIMM supportDIMM support

DIMM support

DIMM supportDIMM support

CL ACL A

CL A

CL ACL A

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Dual-channel memory configuration.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch

DDR DIMM notch

DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Removing a DIMM

Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

Locked Retaining ClipLocked Retaining Clip

Locked Retaining Clip

Locked Retaining ClipLocked Retaining Clip

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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