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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii 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 Features Chapter 1: Product introduction .......................................... 1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ............................................................................ Package contents ............................................................... Overview ............................................................................. 1.3.1 Identifying the motherboard components ................ 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory ........................................... Special features .................................................................. 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-5 1-6 1.4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ......................................... 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation ...................................................... 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-1 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 2-2 Before you proceed ............................................................. 2-3 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 System memory ................................................................ 2-10 2.5.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-10 2.5.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-10 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-11 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................ 2-12 Expansion slots ................................................................. 2-13 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-13 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 2-14 2.6.3 PCI slots ............................................................... 2-15 2.6.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-15 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 iii Contents Safeguards 2.7 2.8 Switches and jumpers ....................................................... 2.7.1 Switch settings ...................................................... 2.7.2 Jumper settings .................................................... Connectors ....................................................................... 2-16 2-16 2-18 2-21 Chapter 3: Powering up ........................................................ 3-1 3.1 3.3 Starting up for the first time .................................................. 3-1 Powering off the computer ................................................... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup .......................................................... 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ...................................... 4-1 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time ........... 4-1 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures ..................................... 4-3 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar ....................................................... 4-6 4.2.2 Legend bar ............................................................. 4-6 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-8 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ........................ 4-9 4.3.2 Keyboard Features ............................................... 4-13 Advanced Menu ................................................................ 4-15 4.4.1 Chip Configuration ................................................ 4-17 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ....................................... 4-19 4.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................. 4-21 Power Menu ...................................................................... 4-24 4.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................. 4-26 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-28 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 4-29 Exit Menu .......................................................................... 4-31 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Chapter 5: Software support ................................................ 5-1 5.1 5.2 Install an operating system .................................................. 5.1.1 Windows 98 first time installation ............................ Support CD information ....................................................... 5.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 5.2.2 Main menu ............................................................. 5.2.3 Software menu ....................................................... 5.2.4 Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-5 iv Contents 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu ................................................. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information ...................................... 5.2.7 Other information .................................................... Software information ........................................................... 5.3.1 ASUS Update ......................................................... 5-6 5-6 5-7 5-9 5-9 5.3 Glossary ................................................................................ G-1 Index ........................................................................................ I-1 v 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. vi Safet y 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. vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B-MX motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: · Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4B-MX 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. Glossary This part lists the technical terms that you may encounter when reading this document. Index This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this document. · · · · · · viii 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. ix ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: Tel (English): Tel (Chinese): Fax: Email: Newsgroup: WWW: FTP: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2894-3449 info@asus.com.tw +886-2-2890-7123 +886-2-2890-7113 +886-2-2890-7698 tsd@asus.com.tw cscnews.asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS Technical Support ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: Fax: Email: Fax: BBS: Email: WWW: FTP: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA +1-510-608-4555 info-usa@asus.com.tw +1-510-608-4555 +1-510-739-3774 tsd@asus.com www.asus.com ftp.asus.com/pub/ASUS Technical Support ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Fax: Email: Hotline: Fax: Support (Email): WWW: FTP: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany +49-2102-442066 sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 +49-2102-9599-11 www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) www.asuscom.de ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM Technical Support x Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4B-MX motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction ASUS P4B-MX motherboard 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4B-MX motherboard! The ASUS P4B-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technology making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The P4B-MX incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package/Northwood Processor coupled with the Intel® 845 (Brookdale) chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC100/133 unbuffered SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, high-speed data transfers using the ATA100 protocol, and AC `97-compliant audio features, the P4B-MX 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. 1.2 Package contents ASUS P4B-MX motherboard (micro-ATX form factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in) ASUS P4B-MX support CD ASUS 2-port USB module 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Check your P4B-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-1 1.3 Over view Before you install the P4B-MX motherboard, take some time to familiarize yourself with its physical configuration and available features. This will 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. This section presents the motherboard components and points out their specific locations. A brief description of each component follows. Refer to Chapter 2 for detailed information on these components. 1.3.1 Identifying the motherboard components 4 5 3 6 7 2 1 8 9 10 265 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 12 11 16 15 14 13 Figure 1-1 Motherboard Components Proceed to the succeeding pages for a brief description of each component. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket called mPGA478 B. This socket accommodates the Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor with 400MHz system bus. North bridge controller. This controller called the Intel Memory Controller Hub (MCH) is one of the two major components of the Intel 845 (Brookdale) chipset. The MCH along with the south bridge Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) are interconnected through the Intel proprietary Hub interface. The MCH provides the processor interface, system memory interface, AGP interface, and Hub Interface. SDRAM DIMM sockets. These three 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to 3GB using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC100/133 SDRAM DIMMs. Super I/O chipset. This Low Pin Count (LPC) chipset combines the commonly used Super I/O functionality and system hardware monitoring capability. The chipset incorporates Fan Speed Control Monitor (FSCM), event wake-up feature, floppy disk controller, keyboard/mouse controller, a parallel port, two enhanced serial ports (one with infrared support), watchdog timer, and a MIDI interface compatible with MPU-401 UART mode. 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). IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four 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. 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. Flash EEPROM. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. DIP switches. This 10-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to set the CPU external frequency. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 10 South bridge controller. Referred to as the Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) of the Intel 845 chipset, this controller provides the I/O subsystem that allows access to the rest of the system. The ICH2 integrates I/O functions such as system bus interface, Ultra ATA/100, Low Pin Count (LPC) interface, Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 interface, PCI interface, and CNR interface. AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications. Onboard LED. This onboard 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. Audio CODEC. This AC `97 audio codec provides stereo analog I/O on the motherboard and peripheral devices to deliver high quality audio to PC-connected speakers, headphones, and microphones. The codec includes analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog sample rate converters, as power amplifiers and programmable gain blocks. PCI slots. These three 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput. LAN controller. This Intel 82562ET is a highly integrated Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device that allows 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX networking capabilities, and provides the LAN solution to perform high-speed data transfers over the PCI bus. ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. USB ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 22 Game/MIDI connector. This connector supports a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. Serial ports. These two 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for pointing devices or other serial devices. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 23 24 25 26 1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory This motherboard is shipped with the heatsink retention module base already installed. This module should fit the retention mechanism that comes with a boxed CPU. You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. Retention Module Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 1.4 Special features Latest processor technology The P4B-MX motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced 0.18 micron processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.0GHz frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2 cache for up to a speedy 2.4GHz frequency. The P4 offers optimized performance for audio, video, and Internet applications. Onboard LAN The motherboard incorporates the Intel 82562ET, a highly integrated Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device that combines 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX capabilities. This controller also provides the LAN enabling solution for the integrated networking connectivity in Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) based platforms, allowing enhanced bus mastering capabilities for high-speed data transfers over the PCI bus. The bus mastering capabilities permit processing of high-level commands and performing multiple operations, thereby offloading communications tasks from the CPU. 1-6 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 ASUS P4B-MX motherboard