ASUS P4PE User Manual 09-2002
P4PE
User Guide
Motherboard
Checklist
E1 110
First Edition
September 2002
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Contents
FCC/CDC statements.....................................................................vi
Safety information ......................................................................... vii
About this guide............................................................................ viii
How this guide is organized ................................................ viii
Conventions used in this guide .............................................ix
Where to find more information .............................................ix
ASUS contact information ...............................................................x
P4PE specifications summary........................................................xi
Chapter 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 Value-added solutions............................................ 1-5
1.4 Motherboard overview........................................................ 1-6
1.4.1 Major components ................................................. 1-6
1.4.2 Core specifications ................................................ 1-8
Features
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 2-2
2.3 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-4
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-4
2.4.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-5
2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 2-7
2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable .............................. 2-9
2.5 System memory ............................................................... 2-10
2.5.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-10
2.5.2 Memory configurations .........................................2-11
2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..................................................2-11
2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-12
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Safeguards
Contents
2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-13
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-13
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-13
2.6.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-15
2.6.4 AGP slot............................................................... 2-15
2.7 Jumpers............................................................................ 2-16
2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-18
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
3.2 Vocal POST Messages ...................................................... 3-2
3.3 Powering off the computer ................................................. 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 4-1
4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS ....................... 4-3
4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-7
4.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 4-8
4.2.2 Legend bar............................................................. 4-8
4.3 Main Menu........................................................................ 4-10
4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................. 4-12
4.3.2 Keyboard Features .............................................. 4-16
4.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 4-17
4.4.1 Chip Configuration ............................................... 4-21
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration...................................... 4-24
4.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................ 4-26
4.5 Power Menu ..................................................................... 4-29
4.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 4-31
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-33
4.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 4-35
4.7 Exit Menu ......................................................................... 4-37
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Contents
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Install 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 ......................................................... 5-5
5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information..................................... 5-6
5.2.5 Other information ................................................... 5-7
5.3 Software information .......................................................... 5-9
5.3.1 ASUS Update ........................................................ 5-9
5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2™................................................ 5-10
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe .................................................. 5-12
5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor .......................................... 5-17
5.3.5 Multi-channel audio feature ................................. 5-21
5.4 RAID 0/RAID 1 configurations.......................................... 5-24
5.4.1 Install the hard disks ............................................ 5-24
5.4.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility ............................ 5-26
5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) .............. 5-27
5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) ...................... 5-28
5.4.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands....................... 5-30
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FCC/CDC statements
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• 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 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 Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical 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 adpater 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 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.
• 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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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing the
ASUS P4PE motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the P4PE motherboard. It
includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard
and the new technology it supports.
• Chapter 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.
• Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information
on the BIOS beep codes.
• Chapter 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.
• Chapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with
the motherboard package.
• Index
This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this
document.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the
ASUS Contact Information on page x.
2. Optional 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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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447
General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449
General Email: info@asus.com.tw
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English)
Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English)
Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698
Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,
Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA
General Fax: +1-510-608-4555
General Email: tmd1@asus.com
Technical Support
Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555
General Support: +1-502-933-8713
Web Site: www.asus.com
Support Email: tsd@asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)
Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax: +49-2102-442066
General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0
Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10
Support Fax: +49-2102-9599-11
Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
Web Site: www.asuscom.de
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P4PE specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
Expansion slots
IDE
RAID IDE / Serial ATA
(optional)
IEEE 1394 (optional)
Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4
On-die 512KB/256KB L2 cache with full speed
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready
New power design for up to 3.06 GHz or faster speed
Intel 82845PE MCH
Intel 82801DA ICH4
533/400 MHz
3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory
Supports PC2700/PC2100 (FSB533) or PC2100/PC1600
(FSB400) unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs
1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only)
6 x PCI (includes one ASUS BlueMagic PCI slot)
2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connectors
1 x ATA/133 IDE connector
2 x Serial ATA connectors
VIA VT6307 IEEE 1394 controller
2 x IEEE 1394 connectors
Audio (optional)
LAN (optional)
Special features
ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC
®
Broadcom
- or Broadcom® BCM4401 Fast Ethernet controller
ASUS JumperFree™ mode
ASUS POST Reporter™
ASUS EZ Plug™
ASUS MyLogo2
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS EZ Flash
USB 2.0 ready
Power Loss Restart
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
CPU throttle
Adjustable CPU V
Multi-language BIOS
AGP warning LED
BCM5702 Gigabit Ethernet controller
, memory, and AGP voltages
CORE
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P4PE specifications summary
Rear panel I/O
Internal I/O
BIOS features
1 x Parallel port
2 x Serial ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port (optional)
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (optional)
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB ports
CPU/Power/Chassis fan connectors
20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors
IDE LED/Power LED connectors
Chassis intrusion, SMBus, and SIR connectors
2 x IEEE 1394 connectors (optional)
GAME/MIDI connector (optional)
S/PDIF Out connector (optional)
CD/AUX/Modem audio connectors (optional)
Front panel audio connector (optional)
4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS
EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2
Industry standard
Manageability
Form Factor
Support CD contents
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion,
SMBus
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS LiveUpdate
Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the features of the
P4PE motherboard. It includes brief
explanations of the special attributes of the
motherboard and the new technology it
supports.
Product introduction
Chapter summary
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1
1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2
1.4 Motherboard overview................................... 1-6
ASUS P4PE motherboard
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4PE motherboard!
The ASUS
technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality
motherboards!
The P4PE incorporates the Intel
package coupled with the Intel® 845PE chipset to set a new benchmark
for an effective desktop platform solution.
Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC2700/2100/1600 DDR
SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, Serial ATA support,
RAID, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4PE is
your perfect vehicle to get ahead in the world of power computing!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
P4PE motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest
®
Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin
1.2 Package contents
Check your P4PE package for the following items.
ASUS P4PE motherboard
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)
ASUS P4PE series support CD
ASUS USB 2.0/GAME module (for audio models only)
ASUS S/PDIF module (for audio models only)
ASUS 2-port IEEE 1394 module (for 1394 models only)
10-to-6 pin 1394 cables (for 1394 models only)
SATA cable (for SATA models only)
80-conductor ribbon cables for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives
40-conductor IDE cable
Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive
I/O shield
Bag of extra jumper caps
User Guide
Quick Setup Guide and Reference Card (retail boxes only)
Jumpers and Connectors Sticker (retail boxes only)
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The P4PE motherboard supports the latest Intel
478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor with 512KB L2
cache on 0.13 micron process includes a 533/400 MHz system bus and
features the new Hyper-Threading technology and FMB2 power design
that allow up to 3.0+ GHz core frequencies for up to 4.2GB/s data transfer
rates. When available, CPUs supporting the Intel
technology for up to 3.06GHz and faster frequencies are also supported
on this motherboard. See page 2-4 for more information.
®
Pentium® 4 Processor via a
®
Hyper-Threading
DDR memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4PE
motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using PC2700/
PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. The ultra-fast 333MHz memory bus
delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and
Internet applications. See page 2-10.
Serial ATA solution, RAID 0/1 support
The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA
(SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA
storage interface. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more
flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to
150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with legacy Parallel
ATA. With the Promise® PDC20376 controller onboard and an extra
Parallel ATA133 IDE interface, the motherboard supports RAID 0/RAID 1
configuration using Ultra ATA/133 drive and SATA drives. See pages 2-20
and 2-21.
(on SATA models only)
Onboard LAN solution
Gigabit LAN models include the BroadCom
chipset to provide a single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM)
applications. The BCM5702 integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit
Ethernet Media Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer
Transceiver solution to support high performance network applications.
Fast Ethernet models have the BroadCom
the BCM5702) onboard to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking
protocol.
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(on LAN models only)
®
BCM5702 Gigabit LAN
®
BCM4401 chipset (instead of
Chapter 1: Product introduction
IEEE 1394 support
The IEEE 1394 interfaces and the VIA Fire IIM VT6307 host controller
onboard provide high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range
of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The 32-bit
PCI bus interface allows up to 400Mbps transfer rates through simple, lowcost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between
computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as
camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. See page 2-27.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1
to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows
connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing
cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units.
USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-25.
6-channel digital audio
The ADI AD1980 AC ‘97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel
audio playback for 5.1 surround sound, over 90dB dynamic range, and
stereo Mic PREAMP. A digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate
the bundled Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module. See page
2-28.
(on audio models only)
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 BIOS automatically restores the CPU default
setting for each parameter.
ASUS EZ Plug™
This patented ASUS technology lets you use your existing power supply
rather than buying a new ATX 12V power supply. The ASUS EZ Plug™ is
a 4-pin auxillary +12V connector mounted on the motherboard that
connects a regular 4-pin device power connector from the power supply.
This connector is necessary to provide the additional power required by
the P4 CPU. See page 2-23.
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ASUS POST Reporter™
P4PE offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to
provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests
(POST). Through an added external speaker, you will hear the messages
informing you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any.
The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the
voice messages, and provides multi-language support.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the P4PE motherboard allows you to
personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.
See details on page 5-10.
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. Visit the ASUS website for information on the
supported languages.
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.
ASUS Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
CrashFree BIOS
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk
in cases when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.2 Value-added solutions
Overclocking
• adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS
JumperFree™ solution
• C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
• adjustable FSB/DDR ratios
• adjustable CPU V
• Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus
frequency from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increments
, and DDR memory and AGP voltages
CORE
Concurrent PCI
This feature allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to the
memory and processor.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent
overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is
monitored for timely failure detection. The system voltage levels are
monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.
Dual function power switch
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds
puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS
setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the
system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
ACPI ready
The Advanced Configuration power Interface (ACPI) provides more energy
saving features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power
Management (OSPM).
Auto fan off
The system fans power off automatically when the system is in sleep
mode. This feature reduces both power consumption and system noise.
Chassis intrusion detection
The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the ASUS
ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is retained in CMOS for more protection.
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1.4 Motherboard overview
Before you install the P4PE motherboard, familiarize yourself with its
physical configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard
installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard
specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the
board and its components.
1.4.1 Major components
The following are the major components of the P4PE motherboard as
pointed out in the picture on page 1-7.
1. ATX 12V connector
2. CPU socket
3. North Bridge controller
4. DDR DIMM sockets
5. ASUS EZ Plug™ 12V connector
6. ATX power connector
7. Floppy disk connector
8. IDE connectors
9. RAID Ultra ATA/133 connector
(optional)
10. South Bridge controller
1 1. Serial A TA connectors
12. Speech controller
13. Flash ROM
14. RAID/IDE/SATA controller
15. Standby power LED
16. ASUS ASIC
17. Super I/O controller
18. IEEE 1394 controller (optional)
19. PCI slots
20. Audio CODEC (optional)
21. LAN controller (optional)
22 AGP warning LED
23. AGP slot
24. PS/2 mouse port
25. Parallel port
26. RJ-45 port (optional)
27. Line In jack (optional)
28. Line Out jack (optional)
29. Microphone jack (optional)
30. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
31. Serial ports
32. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
33. Keyboard port
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See page 1-8 for the specifications of each component. Refer to
Chapter 2 for detailed information on the components.
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1.4.2 Core specifications
1
ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V
plug from the ATX 12V power supply .
2
CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket for the Intel
®
Pentium® 4 Processor , with 533/400 MHz system
bus that allows 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively.
3
North bridge controller . The Intel
®
845PE Memory Controller Hub
(MCH) provides the processor interface with 533/400 MHz frequency,
system memory interface at 333/266MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP
interface that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast W rite
protocol. The MCH interconnects to the south bridge ICH4 via the
Intel® proprietary Hub Interface.
4
DDR DIMM sockets. These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up
to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/
2100/1600 DDR DIMMs.
5
ASUS EZ Plug™ +12V connector. This ASUS patented auxilliary
power connector is used if you don’t have an ATX +12V power supply .
Connect a 4-pin device connector from a standard power supply to
this connector to provide sufficient power to the CPU.
6
ATX power connector . This 20-pin connector connects to an ATX
+12V power supply. The power supply must have at least 1A on the
+5V standby lead (+5VSB).
7
Floppy disk connector . This connector accommodates the provided
ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the connector is
slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable.
8
IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors
support Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Both the
primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to prevent
incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.
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RAID Ultra ATA/133/100 connector. This connector supports Ultra
ATA/133/100/66/33 HDD set to Master mode. Together with a Serial
ATA HDD on the SATA connector, the Master HDD on this Ultra
ATA133 connector may be configured as RAID 0 or RAID 1.
(on RAID models only)
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South bridge controller . The fourth-generation Intel I/O Controller
Hub (ICH4) is a subsystem that integrates various I/O functions
including 2-channel AT A/100 bus master IDE controller, up to six USB
2.0/1.1 ports, I/O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC’97 2.2
interface, and PCI 2.2 interface. The ICH4 also contains the necessary
arbitration and buffering for efficient utilization of these interfaces.
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Serial A T A connectors. These two 7-pin connectors accommodate
the thin cables for Serial AT A devices.
Speech controller. This Winbond speech controller supports the
ASUS POST Reporter™ for configurable vocal POST alerts.
Flash ROM. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS
program.
RAID IDE/Serial ATA controller . The Promise
®
PDC20376 RAID IDE
and Serial AT A controller provides high performance RAID 0/RAID 1
functionality and supports the Serial ATA solution.
Standby power LED. This LED lights up if there is a standby power
on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the
system power before plugging or unplugging devices.
ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions that include
hardware and system voltage monitoring, IRQ routing, among others.
Super I/O controller . This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the
commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M
floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible
UARTs, a Standard Infrared (SIR), and a Flash ROM interface.
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IEEE 1394 controller . The VIA VT6307 controller chipset supports
two low power IEEE 1394 connectors to allow 100Mbps, 200Mbps,
and 400Mbps data transfers between the PCI bus and the 1394 bus.
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PCI slots. These six 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus
master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum
throughput. The ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot (blue slot)
supports future ASUS function cards compliant to PCI specification.
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Audio CODEC. The ADI AD1980 is an AC’97 CODEC that allows
6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC
channels for 5.1 surround sound, S/PDIF output, AUX and Line In
stereo inputs, integrated headphone amplifier, greater than 90dB
dynamic range, and stereo Mic PREAMP support.
(on audio models only)
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LAN controller . The BroadCom BCM5702 Gigabit Ethernet is a
single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) and Network
Interface Card (NIC) applications. The BCM5702 provides a 32-bit
interface and supports 1000/100/10 Mbps data transfer rates. Fast
Ethernet models mount the BroadCom BCM4401 controller for
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking.
(on LAN models only)
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AGP warning LED. Serving as a smart burn-out protection for the
motherboard, this red LED lights up if you plug in any 3.3V AGP card
into the AGP slot. When this LED is lit, there is no way you can turn
on the system power even if you press the power button.
AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V
AGP4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,
or other devices.
RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or
other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack
becomes Bass/Center.
Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker . In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front
Speaker Out.
(on audio models only)
(on audio models only)
(on LAN models only)
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Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-
channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out .
(on audio models only)
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
Serial ports. These 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for pointing
devices or other serial devices.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 2
This chapter describes the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes
details on the switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.
Hardware information
Chapter summary
2.1 Motherboard installation ............................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout ....................................... 2-2
2.3 Before you proceed ....................................... 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................... 2-4
2.5 System memory ........................................... 2-10
2.6 Expansion slots ........................................... 2-13
2.7 Jumpers ........................................................ 2-16
2.8 Connectors ................................................... 2-18
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2.1 Motherboard installation
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The P4PE uses the ATX form
factor that measures 12 inches x 9.0 inches (30.5 x 22.9 cm).
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
2.1.1 Placement direction
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.
2.1.2 Screw holes
Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the
motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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2.2 Motherboard layout
22.86cm (9.0in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
USB2.0
T: USB4
B: USB3
COM1
KBPWR1
Socket 478
CPU_FAN1
EZ_PLUG1
CHA_FAN1
PWR_FAN1
COM2
USB2.0
Top:
T:USB1
RJ-45
B:USB2
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
BroadCom
BCM5702/4401
Audio
Codec
CD1
VT6307
Chipset
FP_AUDIO1
PARALLEL PORT
Gbit/Fast
Ethernet
MODEM
SPDIF1
VIA
ATX12V1
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
AGP_WARN1
PCI1
P4PE
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
AUX1
PCI5
BlueMagic PCI Slot
IEEE1394_2IEEE1394_1
Intel 845PE
Memory
Controller
Hub (MCH)
WPCI_USB
USB_56
TRPWR1
Super
GAME1
PRI_IDE
SEC_IDE
DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
0 1
2 3
4 5
Intel I/O
Controller
Hub
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
(ICH4)
CLRTC1
SEC_SATA
SATA
Controller
PROMISE
PRI_SATA
Firmware
IDE_LED1
PANEL1
I/O
ASUS
ASIC
with
Hardware
Monitor
SB_PWR1
SMB1
IR1
CHASSIS1
ATX Power Connector
FLOPPY1
®
PRI_RAID1
4Mbit
Hub
30.5cm (12.0in)
2-2
The audio, Serial ATA, IEEE 1394, and LAN features are optional.
These components are grayed out in the above motherboard layout.
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2.3 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. 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.
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is
detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or
components.
When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR1) indicates that the system is ON,
in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut
down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
plugging in any motherboard component.
The red LED (AGP_WARN1) is a smart protection from motherboard
burn out caused by an incorrect AGP card. If you plug in any 3.3V AGP
card into the 1.5V AGP slot, this LED lights up thus preventing the
system to power up. This LED remains off if you plug in a 1.5V AGP
card.
AGP_WARN1
ON
Incorrect
P4PE
®
AGP Card
SB_PWR1
OFF
Correct
AGP Card
P4PE Onboard LED
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ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket. The socket is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4
Processor in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron
process. This processor includes the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture
that features the hyper-pipelined technology, rapid execution engine,
533/400MHz system bus, and execution trace cache. Together, these
attributes improve system performance by allowing higher core
frequencies, faster execution of integer instructions, and data transfer
rates of 3.2GB/s and 4.2GB/s.
This motherboard will support Intel
Threading technology when available.
Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one
corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a
specific corner of the CPU socket.
®
Pentium® 4 CPUs with Hyper-
Gold Mark
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Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and
severely damage the CPU!
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