ASUS P4GPL-X User Manual
P4GPL-X
Motherboard
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February 2005February 2005
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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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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
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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
•
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:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
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
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ICES-003.
ICES-003.ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•
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.
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•
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.
•
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
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
•
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.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
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.
•
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
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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
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ICH6 Southbridge supports:
Intel
- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk drives
- 4 x Serial ATA drives
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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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P4GPL-X 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, 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
1.1 Welcome!
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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.
®®
P4GPL-X motherboard! P4GPL-X motherboard!
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
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915PL and Intel 915PL and Intel
915PL and Intel
915PL and Intel 915PL and Intel
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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
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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
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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
P4GPL-X
P4GPL-X Onboard LED
ON
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
CD
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
R
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
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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.
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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!
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1.6.21.6.2
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
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!
Gold markGold mark
Gold mark
Gold markGold mark
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
•
When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package
includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism.
•
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.
•
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
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
Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention
mechanism to the module base.
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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
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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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Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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1.7 System memory
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1.7.11.7.1
OverviewOverview
Overview
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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.
•
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.
•
Install only
each channel.
•
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 configurationsRecommended memory configurations
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
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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
BB
B
BB
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B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both blue slots as one pair of
BB
Dual-channel memory configuration.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors
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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.
2
DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch
DDR DIMM notch
DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch
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1
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.
1.7.41.7.4
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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
2
1
1
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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