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MotherboardP4BP-MXUser Guide

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

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4BP-MX motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and l

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard1-31.3 Special features1.3.1 Product HighlightsLatest processor technologyThe motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount,

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Unique ASUS featuresCrashFree BIOSThis feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data froma bootable flo

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard1-51.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard componentsor change any motherb

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Motherboard overview1.5.1 Motherboard layoutASUS PANEL1FLOPPY1SEC_IDEPRI_ IDEIntel I/OControllerHub(ICH4)P4BP-MX

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard1-7Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)1.6.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion For

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard1-91.6.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.Make sure t

iiChecklistCopyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Installing a DIMMFollow these steps to install a DIMM.1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing theretaining clips

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard1-111.8 Expansion slotsTo install and configure an expansion card:1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, andother cards that comply

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard1-131.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (J1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.You can clear the C

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR_12, USBPWR_34, USBPWR_56)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard1-151.10 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internalconnectors.1.10.1 Rear panel

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10.2 Internal connectors1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)This connector supports the provided Ultra D

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard1-173. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATX_POWER1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs f

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPUFAN2, CHASFAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard1-198. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. Thi

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ...vSafety information ...

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction10. Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF)This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound out

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard1-2111. Infrared connector (10-pin IR1)These connectors support an optional wireless transmitting and receivinginfrared module

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.P4BP-MX

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-1Chapter 2This chapter tells how to change system settingsthrough the BIOS Setup menus. Detaileddescriptions of the BIOS p

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BasicInput/Output Sy

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-3Creating a bootable diskAFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploadinga new BIOS file to th

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS Setup5. To run AFLASH, at the DOS prompt type:A:\AFLASH then press <Enter>If the word “unknown” appears after Flash Memory, t

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-51. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the ASUS website(www.asus.com) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earl

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS Setup7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. Theboot block is updated automatically only when

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-7Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as “1016BPMX.BIN”.2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOST

ivSafeguardsContentsChapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash t

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.2 BIOS Setup programUse the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguringyour system, or prompted

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-92.2.2 Legend barAt the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allowyou to navigate through

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.3 Main MenuWhen you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.Sub-menu Note that a right pointer symbol (as sho

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-11Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [None][360K, 5.25 in.] [

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-13If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select[None].Other options for the Type fiel

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS SetupMulti-Sector Transfers [Maximum]This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highestnumber that the

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-15Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec]This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes.Options range f

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

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-172.4.1 Chip ConfigurationSDRAM CAS Latency [2T]This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the timeth

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two condit

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS SetupNTSC/PAL Preference [NTSC]This field allows you to select broadcast transmission and reception standards.Configuration option

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-19Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W]When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from being copied to floppydisks by

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS SetupSlot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto]These fields assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is[Auto],

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-21IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being usedby a legacy (no

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS SetupPower Management [User Defined]This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features.When set t

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-23[V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontalscanning. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.5.1 Power Up ControlAC Power Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after AC pow

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-252.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically dete

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.6 Boot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select four types of boot devices using the up and downarrow keys. By u

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard2-272.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setupprogram, save your changes and e

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

2-28Chapter 2: BIOS SetupExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exitmenu to ensure the values yo

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/NT4.0/ME/2000/XP operating system(OS). Always ins

ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installeddevices. Install the n

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 the followingsymbols used througho

viiiP4BP-MX specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront System BusMemoryExpansion slotsStorageAudioLANUSBSpecial featuresRear Panel I/OInternal I/Oconnector

ixBIOS featuresIndustry standardForm FactorSupport CD contents2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,SM BIOS 2.3PCI 2.2, USB 2.0MicroATX