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  • Page 1 ® P4B-M User Guide...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How this guide is organized ... viii Conventions used in this guide ... ix Where to find more information ... ix ASUS contact information ... x Chapter 1: Product introduction ... 1-1 1.1 Welcome! ... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ... 1-1 1.3 Overview ...
  • Page 4 Contents 2.6.4 AGP slot ... 2-15 2.6.5 CNR slot ... 2-16 2.7 Switches and jumpers ... 2-17 2.7.1 Switch settings ... 2-17 2.7.2 Jumper settings ... 2-18 2.8 Connectors ... 2-22 Chapter 3: Powering up ... 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 3.3 Powering off the computer ...
  • Page 5 5.2.3 Software menu ... 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu ... 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu ... 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information ... 5-6 5.2.7 Other information ... 5-7 5.3 Software information ... 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update ... 5-9 Glossary ... G-1...

  • Page 6: Fcc/Cdc Statements

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4B-M motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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.

  • Page 10: Asus Contact Information

    Tel (Chinese): +886-2-2890-7113 Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555 Email: info-usa@asus.com.tw Technical Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 BBS:...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4B-M motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 12 ASUS P4B-M motherboard...

  • Page 13: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS The ASUS P4B-M motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technology making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The P4B-M incorporates the Intel package/Northwood Processor coupled with the Intel chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.

  • Page 14: Overview

    Over view Before you install the P4B-M motherboard, take some time to familiarize yourself with its physical configuration and available features. This will facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its components.
  • Page 15 Flash EEPROM. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. DIP switches. This 10-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to set the CPU external frequency. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide ®...
  • Page 16 ICH2 integrates I/O functions such as system bus interface, Ultra ATA/100, Low Pin Count (LPC) interface, Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 interface, PCI interface, and CNR interface. ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring, power management routing, among others.

  • Page 17: Pre-Installed Accessory

    This module should fit the retention mechanism that comes with a boxed CPU. You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. Retention Module Base Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide...

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features Latest processor technology The P4B-M motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor utlizes the advanced 0.18 micron processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.0GHz frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 ASUS P4B-M motherboard...

  • Page 21: Motherboard Installation

    Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The P4B-M uses the micro-ATX form factor that measures 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches, a standard fit for most chassis.

  • Page 22: Motherboard Layout

    CNR_SLOT Figure 2-2 Motherboard Layout The audio controller, external GAME/AUDIO connectors, internal audio connectors are optional components, and present in audio models only. The components are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. 24.4cm (9.60in) CPU_FAN Socket 478 Intel 845...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    When lit, the onboard LED indicates that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode, not powered OFF. See the illustration below. ® P4B-M Onboard LED Figure 2-3 Onboard Power LED ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide P4B-M Standby Power Powered...

  • Page 24: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor. ® The Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 478-pin package uses the Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array 2 (FC-PGA2) package technology, and includes the Intel NetBurst™...

  • Page 25: Installing The Cpu

    90°-100° angle. Socket Lever Figure 2-6 CPU Socket Lever at 90° -100° Angle Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 90 - 100...
  • Page 26 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Figure 2-7 Installing the CPU...

  • Page 27: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 28 2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the hooks into the holes.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Cpu Fan Cable

    Fan and Retention Mechanism Installed and Locked 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPUFAN. Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector...

  • Page 30: System Memory

    System memor y 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with three Single Data Rate (SDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 3GB system memory using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC100/133 DIMMs. ® P4B-M 168-Pin DIMM Sockets...

  • Page 31: Installing A Dimm

    3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Figure 2-14 Installing a DIMM Figure 2-15 Installed DIMM ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide Unlocked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip 2-11...

  • Page 32: Removing A Dimm

    2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2.

  • Page 33: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has three PCI slots, one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot, and a Communications and Networking Riser (CNR) slot. The following sub- sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

  • Page 34: Configuring An Expansion Card

    3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Onboard USB controller HC0...

  • Page 35: Pci Slots

    +1.5V AGP cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Take note of the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Below is an example of a +1.5V AGP card. ®...

  • Page 36: Cnr Slot

    The CNR is tagged to replace the current Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot because of its flexibility and added features. Also, the CNR slot does not take up the motherboard space for one PCI slot because it is a shared slot; rather, it provides you more options.

  • Page 37: Switches And Jumpers

    External Frequency Selection Figure 2-22 CPU Frequency Settings Set the CPU frequency only to the recommended settings. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide DIP_SW P4B-M DIP_SW P4B-M 100MHz...

  • Page 38: Jumper Settings

    (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 3. If you set the USB wake-up function to S3 sleep mode, you must set both the USBPWR01 nad USBPWR23 to +5VSB power. ® P4B-M USB Device Wake Up Figure 2-23 USB Device Wake-up Settings 2-18 USBPWR01...
  • Page 39 BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). The default is setting is on pins 1-2 (+5V). ® P4B-M Keyboard Power Setting Figure 2-25 Keyboard Power Settings ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide CNRUSB0 CNRUSB1 P4B-M Use External USB Ports (Default) KBPWR...
  • Page 40 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Local Area Network (LAN) feature. The default setting is on pins 2-3 (Enabled). ® P4B-M On Board Lan Setting Figure 2-26 LAN Settings 5. Bass Center setting (3-pin BCS1, BCS2) This jumper allows you to select the speaker output for a 6-channel audio system.
  • Page 41 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P4B-M Clear RTC RAM Figure 2-28 Clear RTC RAM ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide Intel I/O Controller P4B-M (ICH2) CLRCMOS Short the pads to clear CMOS...

  • Page 42: Connectors

    This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up. ® P4B-M HDD Activity LED Figure 2-29 Hard Disk LED Connector 2-22 TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug.
  • Page 43 For UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/100. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
  • Page 44 3. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).
  • Page 45 Use As parameter in BIOS to set UART2 for use with IR. See section “4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration” for details. Use the five pins as shown in Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard SIR connector according to the pin definitions.. ®...
  • Page 46 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. In addition to the 20-pin ATXPWR connector, this motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU.
  • Page 47 This connector connects to an optional front panel audio module using a 3-pin audio cable. If your chassis has this audio module, you can connect a headphone/speaker on the front panel. ® P4B-M True-Level Line Out Connector Figure 2-37 Headphone True-level Line Out Connector ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 48 The front panel microphone may not work properly if there is another microphone connected to the Microphone (pink) jack on the rear panel. You may only use one microphone at a time. ® P4B-M Internal Microphone Connector Figure 2-38 Internal Microphone Connector 11. Internal line in connector (3-pin INT_LINEIN) (optional) This connector connects to an optional front panel audio module using a 3-pin audio cable.
  • Page 49 This connector connects an SPDIF audio module that allows digital instead of analog sound output. Connect one end of the audio cable to the SPDIF_C connector on the motherboard, and the other end to an SPDIF module that you purchased separately.
  • Page 50 Smart Card user interface software. ® P4B-M Smart Card Connector Figure 2-42 Smart Card Reader Connector 15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
  • Page 51 Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 2-31...
  • Page 52 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Powering up...
  • Page 54 ASUS P4B-M motherboard...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    High frequency beeps when system is working 7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated;...

  • Page 56: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer You must first exit the operating system and shut down the system before switching off the power. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down the operating system. If you use Windows 95/98/2000/XP, click the Start button, click Shut Down, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 58 ASUS P4B-M motherboard...

  • Page 59: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard.
  • Page 60 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press <Enter>. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 61: Updating Bios Procedures

    BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.
  • Page 62 If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. If this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 63: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM. The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.

  • Page 64: Bios Menu Bar

    4.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features.

  • Page 65: General Help

    While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide...

  • Page 66: Main Menu

    Main Menu When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59).

  • Page 67: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 68 [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or on the drive label for this information. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.
  • Page 69 To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum] ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-11...
  • Page 70 SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance.

  • Page 71: Keyboard Features

    [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-13...

  • Page 72: Forgot The Password

    Main menu items continued... Language [English] This field displays the BIOS language version. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password then press <Enter>.

  • Page 73: Advanced Menu

    CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-15...
  • Page 74 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled.

  • Page 75: Chip Configuration

    SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] This item controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and the read/write command. The SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay parameter appears only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-17...
  • Page 76 SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [3T] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the SDRAM. The SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay parameter appears only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. SDRAM Active Precharge Delay [6T] This item controls the number os SDRAM clocks used for SDRAM parameters.

  • Page 77: I/O Device Configuration

    When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing reads from, but not writes to, the floppy disk drive. The default setting [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration options: [R/W] [Read Only] ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-19...
  • Page 78 Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3] These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial connectors. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration options: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/ IRQ10] [Disabled] UART2 Use As [COM Port] This field allows you to select the device on which to assign UART2.

  • Page 79: Pci Configuration

    [Primary] or [Both] if you want to connect USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Primary] [Both]] Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you to select the primary graphics card. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card] ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-21...

  • Page 80: Onboard Pci Devices Control

    Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the option ROM on the onboard LAN chipset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3.1 Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard PCI Audio [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the option ROM on the onboard PCI audio feature.

  • Page 81: Pci Irq Resource Exclusion

    IRQ is NOT required by a legacy ISA card. Set the IRQ field to [Yes] if you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are NOT using ICU. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-23...

  • Page 82: Power Menu

    Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features.
  • Page 83 4 seconds puts the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds powers off the system. Configuration options: [Soft off] [Suspend] ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-25...

  • Page 84: Power Up Control

    4.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption.
  • Page 85 The Automatic Power Up feature does not work if the system is powered down by an operating system, such Windows 98, that has Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support enabled. Refer to the Glossary for a description of ACPI specification. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-27...

  • Page 86: Hardware Monitor

    4.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the MB (motherboard) and CPU temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] System Fan Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM).

  • Page 87: Boot Menu

    This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Network)] ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-29...
  • Page 88 This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Interrupt Mode [APIC] The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows you to distribute interrupt routings other than the 16 IRQs.

  • Page 89: Exit Menu

    Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-31...

  • Page 90: Discard Changes

    Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default values.

  • Page 91: Chapter 5: Software Support

    Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 92 ASUS P4B-M motherboard...

  • Page 93: Install An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 94: Main Menu

    5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to the main menu. The main menu displays an image of the motherboard, and the buttons and icons that link you to the software, drivers, utilities, and other information contained in the support CD.

  • Page 95: Software Menu

    This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. The ASUS Update includes a new feature called ASUS MyLogo™. This feature allows you to get rid of the boring boot up screens by customizing your own boot logo.

  • Page 96: Intel Ldcm Client Setup

    This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in multi-player skirmishes. This application eliminates dark washed-out graphics to deliver true vibrant colors. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 97: Drivers Menu

    Install the INF Driver before installing the Intel Application Accelerator. This item installs the RealTek PCI Fast Ethernet driver. Audio This item installs the C-Media 6-channel PCI audio driver. Smart Card Reader This item installs the Smart Card Reader device driver. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide...

  • Page 98: Dos Utilities Menu

    The DOS utilities menu includes items that you can run in DOS mode. These items are also present in the software menu. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. You may also find this information on page x of this user guide. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 99: Other Information

    5.2.7 Other information The icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. This section shows the pop-up windows that appear when you click the icons. The pictures in this section are for reference only and may not exactly reflect the details you see on your screen.
  • Page 100 Technical Support Form The window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill up when requesting technical support. Readme The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

  • Page 101: Software Information

    This section provides details on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 102 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file.

  • Page 103: Glossary

    Glossary This part lists the technical terms that you may encounter when reading this document.
  • Page 104 ASUS P4B-M motherboard...
  • Page 105 Backup. A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage device from the original. This copy is for the purpose of data retrieval in case the original is accidentally erased, damaged, or destroyed. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate...
  • Page 106 BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). BIOS is a set of routines that control how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’s read-only memory. BIOS parameters are configurable through the BIOS Setup program.
  • Page 107 SDRAM. Expansion Card. A printed circuit card suchas an audio card, a video card, or a LAN card that plugs into an expansion slot on the motherboard. An expansion card add functions that are not present in the motherboard.
  • Page 108 IrDA (Infrared Data Association). An internaltional organization that creates and promotes inter-operable, low cost, infrared data interconnection standards that support a walk-up, point-to-point model. The IrDA protocol is designed to support transmission of data between two devices over short-range point-to-point infrared at speeds between 9.6Kbps and 4Mbps.
  • Page 109 The Serial Presence Detect function is implemented using a 2048 bit EEPROM component. This nonvolatile storage device contains data programmed by the DIMM manufacturer that identifies the module type and various SDRAM organization and timing parameters. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 110 System Disk. A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). The communications protocol used by the UNIX system and the Internet. TCP checks for lost packets, puts the data from multiple packets into the correct order, and requests that missing or damaged packets be resent.

  • Page 111: Index

    Index This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this document.
  • Page 112 ASUS P4B-M motherboard...
  • Page 113 2-9 installation 2-5 Level 1/Level 2 Cache 4-15 Speed 4-15 Chip Configuration 4-17 Clear RTC RAM 2-21 ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide Communications and Networking Riser 1-4, 2-16 Connectors ATX 12V 1-5 ATX power 1-3 chassis alarm 2-24...
  • Page 114 Jumpers SDRAM voltage 2-19 USB device wake-up 2-18 Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay 4-13 Auto-Repeat Rate 4-13 Features 4-13 Legacy Diskette 4-8 Motherboard components 1-2 IRQ Table 2-14 layout 2-2 placement 2-1 screws 2-1 Multi-Sector Transfers 4-11 Onboard LED 2-3 Operating system...
  • Page 115 Suspend Mode 4-25 System Controller north bridge 1-3 south bridge 1-3 System Date 4-8 System Memory configurations 2-10 System Time 4-8 UART2 4-20 Ultra DMA Mode 4-12 USB Ports 1-5 USWC 4-18 ZIF socket 2-4 ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide...
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