Asus P4B-E Podręcznik Użytkownika

Motherboard®P4B-EUser Guide

xASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447General F

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS SetupLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup menus. When you s

Chapter 5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with themotherboard package.

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ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide5-15.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2operating system (OS). A

5-2Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Main menuFrom the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to the mainmenu. The main menu displays an image

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide5-35.2.3 Software menuThe software menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports. The h

5-4Chapter 5: Software supportIntel® LDCM Client SetupThis program is for monitoring the Client system. Install the LANDeskClient Manager to use the h

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide5-55.2.4 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. Inst

5-6Chapter 5: Software supportLAN (optional)This item installs the RealTek PCI Fast Ethernet driver.AudioThis item installs the C-Media 6-channel PCI

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide5-75.2.6 ASUS Contact InformationClicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. You mayalso find th

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theP4B-E motherboard. It includes briefexplanations of the special attributes of themotherboard and t

5-8Chapter 5: Software support5.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on themotherboard and the co

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide5-9Technical Support FormThe window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that youhave to fill up when req

5-10Chapter 5: Software support5.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide you through

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide5-114. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on t

5-12Chapter 5: Software support4. From the selection that appears,choose a logo image. Click Next.NOTE: If you wish, you maycreate your own boot logo

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide5-135.3.3 Personalized Boot LogoAlso included in the support CD is a DOS version of ASUS MyLogo™.Locate the applicati

5-14Chapter 5: Software support5.3.4 Winbond Voice EditorThe Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocalPOST messages. Install the

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide5-15Changing the default language1. Click on the Load button. awindow showing the availablelanguages appears.2. Selec

5-16Chapter 5: Software supportYou may want to create a separate folder for your wave files so youcan locate them easily in one place.Customizing your

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide5-17If you receive an error message telling you that the files exceed the totalallowable size, do one or all of the f

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5-18Chapter 5: Software support5.3.5 Multi-Channel Audio FeatureThe C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Applications are included in theSupport CD that came

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide5-19Running the C-Media Audio Demo ProgramThe C-Media audio demoprogram allows you to test andfine tune your speaker

5-20Chapter 5: Software support

IndexThis part contains an alphabetical list of thetopics found in this document.

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ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guideI-1AAccelerated Graphics Port 2-15Acrobat Reader 5-4ASUS ASIC 1-4ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-7, 2-31ASUS iPanel 1-8, 2-34ASU

I-2IndexDDIMMinstalling 2-11removing 2-12DIMM sockets 1-3DIP switches 1-3, 2-17EExpansion cardinstallation 2-13IRQ assigments 2-14Expansion slot

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guideI-3PParallel Port 1-5, 4-21Modes 4-21PasswordSupervisor 4-14User 4-14PC-cillin 5-4PCI Configuration 4-22PCI Lat

I-4Index

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4B-E motherboard!The ASUS P4B-E motherboard delivers a host of new fea

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 OverviewBefore you install the P4B-E motherboard, take some time to familiarizeyourself with its physical config

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide1-3ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12Vplug from the ATX 12V power supply.CPU socket. A 478

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionAGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5VAGP4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applicat

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide1-5PCI slots. These six 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support busmaster PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe P4B-E motherboard supports the latest Int

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide1-7ASUS EZ Plug™This patented ASUS technology lets you use your existing power supplyrather than buying a new ATX 12V

iiChecklistCopyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.2 Value-added solutionsOverclockingThe P4B-E overclocking features:• adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS u

Chapter 2Hardware informationThis chapter describes the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includ

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ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-12.1 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensure t

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutFigure 2-2 Motherboard LayoutCHA_FANAUX+12V24.4cm (9.60in)30.5cm (12.0in)®PANELFLOPPYSECONDARY

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-32.3 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change an

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero InsertionForc

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-52.4.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.2.

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked cornermatches the base of the socket lever.4. Carefully in

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-72.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a speciallydesigned he

iiiFeaturesContentsFCC/CDC statements ... viSafety information ...

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink.Align and snap the four hooks of the retenti

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-92.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect the CPU

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 System memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with three Single Data Rate (SDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DI

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-112.5.3 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removingDIMMs or other system compon

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unl

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-132.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas six PCI slots, one

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6.2 Configuring an expansion cardAfter physically installing the expansion card, configure the card byadjusting t

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-152.6.3 PCI slotsThere are six 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as a LAN card,

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6.5 CNR slotThe Communications and Networking Riser (CNR) slot supports interfacecards that integrates audio, mod

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-172.7 Switches and jumpersThe motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. Thewhite block represents

ivSafeguardsContents2.6 Expansion slots ... 2-132.6.1 Installing an expansion card...

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information2. CPU Core:Bus frequency multiple (Switches 1-4)This option sets the frequency multiple between the CPU internal a

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-193. CPU frequency selection (Switches 5-9)This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send the CPU.Th

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware informationFigure 2-25 USB Device Wake-up Settings4. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR01, USBPWR23)Set these jumpers to +5V to

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-215. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-upfeature. Set this

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information7. Bass/Center setting (3-pin BCS1, BCS2)These jumpers allow you to select the speaker output for a 6-channelaudio

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-23®P4B-ERAID_SEL2312P4B-E RAID SelectionRAID0,1 ATA100IDE(Default)9. RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL) (on RAID mode

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware informationFigure 2-32 CPU Core Voltage Settings®P4B-EP4B-E OVER_VOLT SettingEnableDisableOVER_VOLT2312(Default)12. LAN settin

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-2513. Clear RTC RAM (CLR_CMOS)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You can clear

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.Some pins are used f

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-272. Primary/Secondary IDE connectors (40-1 pin IDE1/IDE2)This connector supports the provided UltraATA/100/66/33 I

vContentsChapter 5: Software support ... 5-15.1 Install an operating system ...

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information3. RAID ATA/100/66/33 connectors (40-1 pin RAID_IDE1, RAID_IDE2)These connectors support either RAID 0 or RAID 1 co

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-294. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. A

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware information6. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors(3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN)The three fan connectors support cooling

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-318. ASUS EZ Plug™ and power connectors(20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX 12V, 4-pin AUX+12V)These connectors connect to an

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware information9. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX, MODEM)(on audio models only)These connectors allow you to receive ster

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-33Figure 2-45 Headphone True-level Line Out Connector®P4B-EP4B-E True-Level Line Out HeaderHPHONE1Headphone LeftGND

2-34Chapter 2: Hardware information13. ASUS iPanel connector (24-1 pin AFPANEL)This connector allows you to connect an optional ASUS iPanel, aneasy-to

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-3516. SD and MS connectors (10-pin SD, MS)*These connectors support the sophisticated memory devices calledSecure D

2-36Chapter 2: Hardware information18. Power supply thermal connector (2-pin TRPWR)If your power supply has a thermal monitoring feature, connect itst

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide2-3719. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.Figure

viFCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two c

2-38Chapter 2: Hardware information• ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW)This connector connects a switch that controls the system po

Chapter 3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence and gives information on theBIOS beep codes.

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ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be sure th

3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Vocal POST MessagesThis motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support aspecial feature called the ASUS PO

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide3-3No keyboard detected • Check your keyboard if properlyconnected to the purple PS/2connector on the rear panel.• Se

3-4Chapter 3: Powering up3.3 Powering off the computerYou must first exit the operating system and shut down the system beforeswitching off the power.

Chapter 4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus.Detailed descriptions of the BIOSparameters are also

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ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOS4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first timeIt is recommended that you sa

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the

4-2Chapter 4: BIOS Setup5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-31. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW orFTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for de

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the FlashROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-54.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you canupdate using the provided utilit

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2.1 BIOS menu barThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this menu to make changes to th

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-7General helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help scree

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, minute, seco

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-94.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. I

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS SetupIf no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None].Other options for the Type field a

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-11Translation Method [LBA]Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing(LBA) is ena

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing theASUS P4B-E motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis manual

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,Analysis and Reporting

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-134.3.2 Keyboard FeaturesBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function u

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS SetupLanguage [English]This field displays the BIOS language version.Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]Thes

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-154.4 Advanced MenuCPU Speed [Manual]When the motherboard is set to JumperFree™ mode, this field allows youto selec

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS SetupCPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose[Disabl

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-174.4.1 Chip ConfigurationPS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSDRAM Idle Timer [Infinite]Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [16T] [64T]The SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay parameter app

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-19Optimization Mode [Normal]This parameter allows you to enhance system performance when set to[Turbo 1] or [Turbo

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationFloppy Disk Access Control [R/W]When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from bei

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-21Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If youdisabl

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Wh

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSlot 1/5, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4, Slot 6 IRQ [Auto]These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The defaultse

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-23IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field isbeing used by a l

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This featureturns off the video display and shuts down t

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-25Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitorpowe

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5.1 Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after powerint

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-27Power Up On USB [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this field allows system power up through a USBdevice activity.

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-29Boot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootdevices listed using the up

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS SetupPlug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system toconfigure the PCI bus slots ins

ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide4-314.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSetup program, save your chan