Asus P4B Guide de l'utilisateur

Motherboard®P4BUser Guide

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

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

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

5-6Chapter 5: Software supportWinbond Memory Stick Storage Device DriverThis item installs the Memory Stick (MS) device driver. The device driverallow

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

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

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

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

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide5-114. From the selection that appears,choose a logo image. Click Next.NOTE: If you wish, you maycreate your own boot l

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

5-12Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 Personalized Boot LogoAlso included in the support CD is a DOS version of ASUS MyLogo.Locate the application call

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide5-135.3.4 Winbond Voice EditorThe Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocalPOST messages. Install

5-14Chapter 5: Software supportChanging the default language1. Click on the Load button. awindow showing the availablelanguages appears.2. Select your

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide5-15You may want to create a separate folder for your wave files so youcan locate them easily in one place.Customizing

5-16Chapter 5: Software supportIf you receive an error message telling you that the files exceed the totalallowable size, do one or all of the followi

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

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

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

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G-4Appendix C: GlossaryIrDA (Infrared Data Association). An internaltional organization thatcreates and promotes inter-operable, low cost, infrared da

ASUS P4B motherboard user guideG-5POST (Power On Self Test). When you turn ON the computer, it will firstrun through the POST, a series of software-co

G-6Appendix C: GlossarySystem Disk. A system disk contains the core file of an operating systemand is used to boot up the operating system.TCP/IP (Tra

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

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ASUS P4B motherboard user guideI-1AAccelerated Graphics Port 2-15Acrobat Reader 5-4AGP warning LED 1-3, 2-3ASUS ASIC 1-4ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-6ASUS iPa

I-2IndexDDIMMinstalling 2-11removing 2-12DIMM sockets 1-3DIP switches 1-4, 2-17EExpansion cardinstallation 2-13IRQ assigments 2-14Expansion slot

ASUS P4B motherboard user guideI-3PC-cillin 5-4PCI Configuration 4-22PCI Latency Timer 4-22PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 4-22PIO Mode 4-12Plug & Play

I-4Index

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

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

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

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionDIP switches. This 10-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows youto set the CPU external frequency.Speech controller

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide1-5Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone ora speaker.Game/MIDI connector. This connector suppor

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

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide1-71.4.2 Value-added solutionsOverclockingThe P4B overclocking features:• adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS usi

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 introduction

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

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

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutThe audio CODEC, external GAME/AUDIO connectors, internal audioconnectors are optional compone

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

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 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. U

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

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

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

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

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

ASUS P4B 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, S

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

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

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

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

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

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware informationFigure 2-25 Audio CODEC Settings4. Audio controller (AUD_EN1) (on audio models only)This jumper allows you to enab

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide2-21Figure 2-27 USB Device Wake-up Settings6. USB device wake-up (USBPWR, FUSB)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information7. SDRAM voltage (SDRVOL)This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to the systemmemory. The default set

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide2-2310. Clear RTC RAM (CLRCMOS)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You can clear the

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware informationFigure 2-31 Hard Disk LED Connector2.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide2-252. Primary/Secondary IDE connectors (40-1 pin IDE1/IDE2)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE ha

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. Aft

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide2-275. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors(3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, PWR_FAN)The three fan connectors support cooling

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

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information7. Power supply connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX+12V,4-pin AUX+12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide2-29Figure 2-38 SMBus Connector8. SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Manag

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Front panel audio connectors (3-pin MICF, 3-pin SPEAKER)(optional)These connectors connect to an optional front

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide2-31Figure 2-43 Digital Audio Connector13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIFOUT) (optional)This connector connect

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware information15. SD and MS connectors (10-pin SD, MS)*These connectors support the sophisticated memory devices calledSecure Dig

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide2-3317. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.Figure 2-

2-34Chapter 2: Hardware information• System Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER)This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker andallows yo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS SetupCPU VCore Setting [Auto]The [Manual] setting allows you to manually select the core voltagesupplied to the CPU (see next item

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

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

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide4-19Optimization Mode [Normal]This parameter allows you to enhance system performance when set to[Turbo 1] or [Turbo 2]

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 motherboard user guide4-21Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.[Normal] allows no

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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