Asus Computer Hardware P4PE User Manual

P4PE  
User Guide  
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  
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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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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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 users 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  
+886-2-2894-3447  
+886-2-2894-3449  
General Tel:  
General Fax:  
General Email:  
Technical Support  
MB/Others (Tel):  
Notebook (Tel):  
+886-2-2890-7121 (English)  
+886-2-2890-7122 (English)  
Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English)  
Support Fax:  
Support Email:  
Web Site:  
+886-2-2890-7698  
www.asus.com.tw  
cscnews.asus.com.tw  
Newsgroup:  
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)  
Address:  
6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,  
Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA  
+1-510-608-4555  
General Fax:  
General Email:  
Technical Support  
Support Fax:  
General Support:  
Web Site:  
+1-510-608-4555  
+1-502-933-8713  
www.asus.com  
Support Email:  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)  
Address:  
Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany  
General Fax:  
General Email:  
+49-2102-442066  
[email protected] (for marketing requests only)  
Technical Support  
Support Hotline:  
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  
Support Fax:  
Support (Email):  
Web Site:  
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P4PE specifications summary  
CPU  
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  
Chipset  
Intel 82845PE MCH  
Intel 82801DA ICH4  
Front Side Bus (FSB)  
Memory  
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  
Expansion slots  
IDE  
1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only)  
6 x PCI (includes one ASUS BlueMagic PCI slot)  
2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connectors  
RAID IDE / Serial ATA  
(optional)  
1 x ATA/133 IDE connector  
2 x Serial ATA connectors  
IEEE 1394 (optional)  
VIA VT6307 IEEE 1394 controller  
2 x IEEE 1394 connectors  
Audio (optional)  
LAN (optional)  
ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC  
Broadcom® BCM5702 Gigabit Ethernet controller  
- or -  
Broadcom® BCM4401 Fast Ethernet controller  
Special features  
ASUS JumperFreemode  
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 VCORE, memory, and AGP voltages  
Multi-language BIOS  
AGP warning LED  
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P4PE specifications summary  
Rear panel I/O  
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)  
Internal I/O  
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)  
BIOS features  
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  
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0  
WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion,  
SMBus  
Form Factor  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)  
Support CD contents  
Device drivers  
ASUS PC Probe  
ASUS LiveUpdate  
Trend MicroPC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software  
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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