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Motherboard®P4B-LXUser Guide

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

G-4Appendix C: GlossaryInternet. The global computer network composed of WANs and LANs thatuses TCP/IP to provide worldwide communications to homes, s

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guideG-5PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus). PCI bus is aspecification that defines a 32-bit data bus i

G-6Appendix C: GlossarySPD for SDRAM module. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) is most like anID detect for SDRAM module, it uses an EEPROM component on a

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

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ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guideI-1AAccelerated Graphics Port 2-15Acrobat Reader 5-4ASUS PC Probe 5-4ASUS Update 5-9ATAPI CD-ROM 4-28Automatic

I-2IndexHHard Disk Drives (HDDs)CHS Capacity 4-11Cylinders 4-11Heads 4-11LBA Capacity 4-11Primary/Secondary Master 4-9Primary/Secondary Slave 4-

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guideI-3SSDRAMActive to Precharge Delay 4-18CAS Latency 4-17Configuration 4-17RAS Precharge Delay 4-18RAS to CAS Dela

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

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

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

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide1-3CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)socket called mPGA478 B. This socket accommodates

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionSouth bridge controller. Referred to as the Intel I/O ControllerHub 2 (ICH2) of the Intel 845 chipset, this controll

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide1-5IEEE-1394 connector. This 6-pin digital interface supportselectronic devices such as DV camcorders, digital camer

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special featuresLatest processor technologyThe P4B-LX motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/Northw

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

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

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

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutFigure 2-2 Motherboard LayoutThe audio codec, external and internal audio connectors, and LANf

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

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-LX 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-LX motherboard user guide2-72.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a speciallydesigned h

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-LX motherboard user guide2-92.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect the CP

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

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

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

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-LX motherboard user guide2-132.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas two PCI slots and

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

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide2-152.6.3 PCI slotsThis motherboard has three 32-bit PCI slots. The slots support PCI cardssuch as a LAN card, SCSI

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 JumperClear RTC RAM (CLR_CMOS)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You can cl

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide2-172.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.Do not place jump

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Primary/Secondary IDE connectors (40-1 pin IDE1/IDE2)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE ha

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide2-193. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHASSIS_FAN)The fan connectors support a CPU fan and a chassis

ivSafeguardsContents2.7 Jumper... 2-162.8 Connectors ...

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Power supply connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX+12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The p

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide2-21Figure 2-26 Internal Audio Connectors6. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD_IN, AUX_CON) (optional)These connec

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information8. System panel connectors (20-pin PANEL)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.Figure 2-

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide2-23• System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin EXTSMI)This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system in

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

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

3-2Chapter 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

vContents5.2.7 Other information ... 5-75.3 Software information ...

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

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-LX motherboard user guide4-31. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (see the ASUSContact Information on page x for details) a

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-LX motherboard user guide4-54.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you canupdate using the provided utili

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-LX motherboard user guide4-7General helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help scre

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-LX motherboard user guide4-94.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive

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

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

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

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

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide4-154.4 Advanced MenuCPU Frequency Multiple (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual])This field is for unlocked processors

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-LX motherboard user guide4-174.4.1 Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for ite

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSDRAM Idle Timer [Infinite]Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [16T] [64T]Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]This feature a

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide4-19Delayed Transaction [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU isaccessing 8-b

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

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS SetupOnboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If youdisable this field

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide4-21Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto]These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The defaultsetting

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.3.1 Onboard PCI Devices ControlOnboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]This parameter allows you to enable or disable the onboar

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

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-LX motherboard user guide4-25Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitorpow

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-LX motherboard user guide4-274.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor automati

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS SetupBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootdevices listed using the up and down arr

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide4-29Plug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system toconfigure the PCI

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

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSetup program, save your changes and exit

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide4-31Load Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup menu

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

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

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

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-LX motherboard user guide5-35.2.3 Software menuThe software menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports. The

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-LX motherboard user guide5-55.2.4 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. Ins

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

5-6Chapter 5: Software support5.2.6 ASUS Contact InformationClicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. You mayalso find this inf

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on themotherboard and

5-8Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical Support FormThe window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that youhave to fill up when requestin

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide you t

5-10Chapter 5: Software support4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucc

GlossaryThis part lists the technical terms that youmay encounter when reading thisdocument.

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ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guideG-1AC’97 (Audio Codec '97). AC '97 is the next step in enabling PCs withaudio quality comparable to consum

G-2Appendix C: GlossaryBIOS (Basic Input/Output System). BIOS is a set of routines that controlhow the computer transfers data between computer compon

ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guideG-3Device Driver. A software routine that links a peripheral device to theoperating system. It acts as a translator