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MotherboardP4XP-XUser Guide

xBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilityForm FactorSupport CD contentsP4XP-X specifications summary* Specifications are subject to change without

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of the P4XP-Xmotherboard. It includes brief descriptions of themotherboard components, and illustrations

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4XP-X motherboard!The ASUS P4XP-X motherboard delivers a host of new fea

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide1-31.3 Special featuresSDR/DDR memory combo solutionEmploying the both the Double Data Rate (DDR) and Single Data Ra

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Motherboard componentsBefore you install the motherboard, learn about its major components andavailable features

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide1-5ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug fromthe ATX 12V power supply.ATX power connec

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionLAN controller. This VIA VT6105L LAN controller fully supports10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. (on LAN mode

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide1-71.5 Motherboard layoutThe audio and LAN features are optional. These components are grayed out inthe above mother

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard componentsor change any

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide1-91.7 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis toensure

iiChecklistCopyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)1.8.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a DIP-type 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide1-115. When the CPU is in place, pushdown the socket lever to secure theCPU. The lever clicks on the side tabto indi

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9.2 DIMM installationFollow these steps to install a DIMM.1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide1-131.10 Expansion slotsThe motherboard has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot.To install a

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.11 Jumpers1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12)Set this jumper to +5V (pins 1-2) to wake up the computer from S1

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide1-151.12 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard.1. Floppy disk

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk r

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide1-175. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction7. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide1-199. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB headers areavail

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ...vSafety information ...

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.• System

Chapter 2This chapter tells how to change system settingsthrough the BIOS Setup menus. Detaileddescriptions of the BIOS parameters are alsoprovided.

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSIt is recommended that you save a copy of the motherboard’s original BIOS toa bootabl

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-35. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in the BIOSfile name that you downloaded from th

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOSCreating a bootable diskAFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates th

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-55. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>.The Save Current BIOS To File s

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS information6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS i

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-72.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to boot the computer usingthe motherboar

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS informationAward BIOS Beep CodesBeep MeaningOne short beep when No error during POSTdisplaying logoLong beeps in an endless loop No

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-92.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that you can update usingthe provided ut

ivSafeguardsContents2.2 BIOS Setup program ... 2-92.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2.2 Legend barAt the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allowyou to navigate thro

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-112.3 Main MenuWhen you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.Sub-menuNote that a right pointer sy

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS informationLegacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25in.

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-132.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive.

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS informationIf no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select[None].Other options for the Type f

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-15Maximum LBA CapacityThis field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity as calculated by the BIOSbased on the driv

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS informationCPU External Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual])This feature tells the clock generator what frequency

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-17Memory Frequency [Auto]This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be insynchronous or as

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS informationCPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]These fields allow you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Di

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-192.4.1 Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for ite

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:•

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS informationCKx8 Strength Control [2.00x]This item controls the drive strength of the DDR SDRAM clock signal for an x8device. It is

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-212.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationFloppy Disk Access Control [R/W]When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects f

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS informationOnboard Game Port [200H-207H]This field sets the I/O address for the game port. Configuration options: [Disabled][200H-

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-232.4.3.1 PCI IRQ Resource ExclusionIRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns offthe video display and shuts

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-25Even if installed, your screen saver does not display when you select [BlankScreen] for the above field.[V/H SYN

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5.1 Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after po

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-27Automatic Power Up [Disabled]This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure yoursyste

2-28Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6 Boot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot deviceslisted using

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide2-29Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot sect

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

2-30Chapter 2: BIOS informationExit & Save ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exitmenu to ensure the

Chapter 3This chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with the motherboardpackage.Software support

3-2Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system(OS). Always install

ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installeddevices. Ins

3-4Chapter 3: Software supportASUS PC ProbeThis smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,and alerts you on any detec

viiAbout this guideConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used througho

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

ixP4XP-X specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEAudio (optional)LAN (optional)Special featuresRear panel I/OInter