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T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction....................1 Feature......................2 Motherboard Components................4 7 7 7 7 7 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions..................7 Choosing a Computer Case...............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case............7...
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Power Management Setup............31 PCI/Plug and Play Setup.............32 BIOS Security Features..............33 CPU PnP Setup................34 Hardware Monitor...............35 Load Best Performance Settings..........36 Load Optimal Defaults..............36 Save Changes and Exit..............36 Discard Changes and Exit............36 Chapter 4 37 37 37 37 37 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM..............37 Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP..........37 Running Setup................38...
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the 915PL-A2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high perfor- mance, enhanced function motherboard that supports LGA775 Socket for latest Intel Pentium 4/Celeron Processors. The motherboard incorporates the 915PL Northbridge (NB) and ICH6 Southbridge (SB) chipsets.
Feature Processor The 915PL-A2 uses an LGA775 type of Pentium 4 that carries the following features: • Accommodates Intel P4/Celeron processors • Supports a system bus (FSB) of 800/533MHz • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU “Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate “logical”...
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Onboard LAN (Optional) The onboard LAN controller provides the following features: • Supports 100/10 Mb/s N-Way Auto negotiation operation • Compliant to PCI Revision 2.2 • Supports Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x) • 2.5/3.3V power supply with 5V tolerant I/Os Audio •...
Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •...
Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered.
Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Type Jumper Description Setting CLR_CMOS1 1-2: NORMAL CLR_CMOS1 3-pin CMOS 2-3: CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system. Installing the Motherboard...
Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin con- necting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN1. Connect the case cooling fan connector to CASFAN1. Connect the power cooling fan connector PWRFAN1 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK1.
CPUFAN1: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V +12V Sense Sensor CPU FAN control Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. CASFAN1/PWRFAN1: System Cooling FAN Power Connectors Signal Name Function System Ground...
ATX4P1: Auxliary Power Connector for Graphics Interface Signal Name Make sure to connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to ATX4P1; otherwise, the system will be un- stable. +12V Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases.
Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. A. Unload the cap · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. · Lift the cap up and remove the cap completely from the socket. B.
Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered DIMM, DDR400/333/266. The total memory capacity is 2GB. DDR SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus 133MHz DDR266 DDR333 166MHz 200MHz DDR400 You must install at least one module in any of the three slots. Each module can be installed with 128 MB to 1 GB of memory;...
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Table A: DDR (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR400 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Size Vendor M odel N am e SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCC4 SAMSUNG K4H 560838D-TCCC TwinMOS T MD7608F8E50D KingMax KD L388P4EA-50A W inbond W 942508BH-5...
Installing a Hard Dish Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive. About IDE Devices Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply.
Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabili- ties by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
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Follow these instructions to install add-on cards: Open the chassis and then remove the slot bracket from the case where you will be installing the expansion cards. Install your graphics card in the proper slot by pressing the card firmly into the slot.
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Signal Name Function AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits...
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USB3~4: Front Panel USB header The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. Signal Name Function USBPWR...
Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port (LPT1) Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communications devices.
Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configura- tion status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
Press DEL/F1 to enter SETUP Press the delete key or F1 to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup CPU PnP Setup Advanced Setup Hardware monitor Features Setup Load Best Performance settings Power Management Setup Load Optimal Defaults PCI / Plug and Play Setup...
Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup System Time 14: 02: 44 Help Menu System Date Wed 05/05/2004 Primary IDE Master Not Detected Primary IDE Slave Not Detected Use [ENTER], [TAB]...
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Quick Boot (Enabled) If you enable this item, the system starts up more quickly because of the elimination of some of the power on test rutines. 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start-up time.
Features Setup This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Features Setup OnBoard Floppy Controller Enabled Help Menu Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Parallel Port Address Allow BIOS to Enable or Parallel Port Mode Disable Floppy Control-...
Ethernet Device (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Ethernet. Audio Device (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disalbe the onboard audio device. Onboard USB Function (Enabled) Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard. USB Function For DOS (Disabled) Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard in a DOS environ- ment.
Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
PCI IDE BusMaster (Enabled) This item enables or disabled the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. BIOS Security Features This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
CPU PnP Setup This page helps you manually configure the CPU of this motherborad. The system will automatically detect the type of installed CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to these items on this page. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU PnP Setup Manufacturer: Intel...
Hardware Monitor This page helps you set up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Hardware Monitor Help Menu -=- System Hardware Monitor -=- Vcore : 1.324 V VIvdd : 1.467 V VCC3V...
Load Best Performance Settings If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you select [OK], and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of best-performance default values. These default are quite demanding and your system might not function properly if you are using slower memory chips or other low-performance components.
Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version.
Setup Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar.
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Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence.
Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard. Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers.
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Caractéristiques Processeur La 915PL-A2 utilise un type LGA775 de Pentium 4 présentant les fonctionnalités suivantes: • Reçoit des processeurs Intel P4/ Celeron • Support un bus système (FSB) de 800/533 MHz • Supporte le CPU de technologie “Hyper-Threading” La technologie “Hyper-Threading” permet au système d’exploitation de penser qu’il est connecté à...
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LAN sur carte (Optionnel) Cette carte mère prend en charge les chipsets LAN suivants : • Supporte le fonctionnement en Auto-négociation N-way en 100/10 Mb/s • Conforme à PCI Revision 2.2 • Prend en charge le Contrôle de Flux Full Duplex (IEEE 802.3x) •...
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Leistungsmerkmale Prozessor Der 915PL-A2 benutzt einen Pentium 4 des Typs LGA775 und besitzt folgende Eigenschaften: • Aufnahme eines Intel P4/Celeron-Prozessors. • Unterstützt einen Systembus (FSB) mit 800/533 MHz. • Unterstützt CPU mit “Hyper-Threading”-Technologie. “Hyper-Threading”-Technologie läßt das Betriebssystem glauben, es sei an zwei Prozessoren ang- eschlossen, was zwei parallele Threads auf separaten ‘logischen’...
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Onboard LAN (Optional) Das Onboard-LAN hat die folgenden Leistungsmerkmale: • Unterstützt 100/10 Mb/Sek N-way Auto-negotiation Betrieb Entspricht PCI Revision 2.2 • Unterstützt Vollduplex-Flusskontrolle (IEEE 802.3x) • • 2,5/3,3V Netzteil mit 5V Toleranz I/Os Audio • Entspricht AC’97 2.3 Spezifikationen • Entspricht den Leistungsanforderungen für Audio auf PC99/2001 Systemen •...
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Caratteristiche Processore Il 915PL-A2 sfrutta un Pentium 4 di tipo LGA775 che dispone delle seguenti caratteristiche: • Alloggia processori Intel P4/Celeron • Supporta un bus di sistema (FSB) fino a 800/533 MHz • Supporta CPU con tecnologia “Hyper-Threading” La tecnologia “Hyper-Threading” induce il sistema operativo a pensare di essere collegato a due processori, questo permette di eseguire due thread in parallelo, ambedue su processori “logicamente”...
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LAN Onboard (Opzionale) La LAN su scheda fornisce le seguenti caratteristiche: • Supporta operazioni di auto-negoziazione N-way a 100/10 Mb/s • Conforme a PCI Revision 2.2 • Supporto di controllo flusso full duplex (IEEE 802.3x) • Alimentazione a 2,5/3,3 V con ingressi/uscite con tolleranza di 5 V Audio •...
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Características Procesador La 915PL-A2 usa un tipo LGA775 de Pentium 4 que lleva las sigtes. características:: • Acomoda los procesadores Intel P4/Celeron • Soporta un sistema de bus (FSB) de 800/533 MHz • Soporta CPU de tecnología “Hyper-Threading” La tecnología “Hyper-Threading” habilita el sistema operativo para que piense como si estuviera conectado a dos procesadores, que permite dos hilos a correr en paralelo, ambos en procesadores “lógicos”...
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LAN en placa (Optativo) La LAN en placa proporciona las características siguientes: • Soporta la operación de auto-negociación de 100/10 Mb/s N-way • Conformidad de la PCI Revisión 2.2 • Soporta Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x) • Suministro de 2.5/3.3V con I/Os tolerantes de 5V Audio •...
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Características Processador O 915PL-A2 usa um tipo LGA775 de Pentium 4 que possui as seguintes características: • Acomoda processadores Intel P4/Celeron • Suporta um bus sistema (FSB) de 800/533 MHz • Suporta CPU de tecnologia “Hyper-Threading” A tecnologia “Hyper-Threading” permite que o sistema operativo “pense” que está ligado a dois processadores, permitindo que sejam executados dois threads em paralelo, ambos em processadores “lógicos”...
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Onboard LAN (Opcional) O onboard LAN fornece as seguintes características: • Suporta o funcionamento de negociação automática de 100/10 Mb/s N-direcções • Compatível com a Revisão 2.2 PCI • Suporta Controlo de Fluxo Duplo Completo (IEEE 802.3x) • Fonte de alimentação 2.5/3.3V com I/Os tolerantes de 5V Áudio •...
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특징 프로세서 915PL-A2 는 다음과 같은 특징을 지닌 팬티엄 4 의 LGA775 타입을 사용한다: • 인텔 팬티엄 4 /Celeron 프로세서 사용 • 800/533 MHz시스템 버스(FSB) 지원 • ”Hyper-Threading”기술 CPU 지원 ”Hyper-Threading”기술은 운영체제를 두 개의 프로세서에 연결한 것처럼 두개의 트래드를 패러럴로 실행하여 같은 물리적 프로세서 안에서 각기 다른 논리적 프로세 서를...
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보드 내장 LAN (선택 사항) 본 마더보드는 다음과 같은 LAN 칩셋을 지원합니다: • 100/10Mbps N-Way Auto-negotiation 작업 지원 • PCI 2.2 사양 호환 • Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x) 지원 • 2.5/3.3V 파워 써플라이 5V I/O 오디오 • AC’97 2.3 사양 부합 •...
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Процессор Плата 915PL-A2 построена на базе процессора Pentium 4 LGA775 и обладает следующими характеристиками: • Размещает процессоры Intel P4/Celeron • Поддерживает системные шины (FSB) с частотой 800/533MHz • Поддерживает технологию CPU “Hyper-Threading” Технология “Hyper-Threading” «убеждает» операционную систему в том, что в машине имеется...
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Встроенный сетевой адаптер LAN (опционально) Встроенный сетевой адаптер LAN обладает следующими характеристиками: • Поддерживает автоматическое определение скорости и режима соединения 100/10Mb/s • Совместимость c PCI вер. 2.2 • Поддерживает режим управления потоком Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x) • Электропитание 2.5/3.3V при допустимости 5V на входе/выходе Аудио...
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Cechy Procesor Płyta główna 915PL-A2 zaopatrzona jest w procesor Pentium 4 typu LGA775 i charakteryzuje się następującymi cechami: • Obsługuje procesory Intel P4/Celeron • Obsługuje szynę systemowa (FSB) 800/533MHz • Zabezpiecza technologię CPU “Hyper-Threading” Technologia “Hyper-Threading” powoduje, że system "myśli”, że posiada dwa procesory i wykonuje równolegle dwa procesy;...
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Zintegrowana obsługa sieci LAN (opcjonalnie) Zintegrowana obsługa sieci LAN posiada następujące właściwości: • Obsluguje N-drożne automatycznie ustalane operacje z szybkościami 100/10 Mb/s • Zgodny z PCI Revision\ w wersji 2.2 • Obsługuje Full Duplex Flow Control (zgodnie ze standardem IEEE 802.3x) •...
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Vlastnosti Procesor Základní deska 915PL-A2 je urèena pro procesory Pentium 4 LGA775 a mùže nabídnout následující vlastnosti: • Pro připojení procesorů Intel P4/Celeron • Podporuje taktování systémové sběrnice (FSB) na frekvenci 800/533 MHz • Podporuje technologii CPU „Hyper-Threading“ Technologie „Hyper-Threading“ umožňuje operačnímu systému pracovat tak, jako by byl připojen ke dvěma procesorům, protože je možné...
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Vestavění síťové rozhraní LAN (volitelně) Vestavěné síťové rozhraní LAN nabízí následující možnosti: • Podpora 100/10Mb/s N–cestného automatického přepínání provozu • Splňuje požadavky standardu PCI verze 2.2 • Podpora plně duplexního řízení toku dat (IEEE 802.3x) • Napájení 2,5/3,3 V s obvody I/O tolerujícími napětí 5 V Zvuk •...
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Caracteristici Procesorul 915PL-A2 utilizează Pentium 4 de tipul LGA775, având următoarele caracteristici: • Funcţionează cu procesoare Intel P4/ Celeron • Funcţionează cu bus sistem (FSB) de 800/533 MHz • Este compatibilă cu unităţi centrale dotate cu tehnologia „Hyper-Threading” Tehnologia „Hyper-Threading” permite sistemului de operare să funcţioneze ca şi cum ar exista două...
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Onboard LAN (opţional) Onboard LAN are următoarele caracteristici: • Suportă operaţii de autonegociere N-way de 100/10 Mb/s • Compatibil cu PCI Revision 2.2 • Suportă controlul proceselor de duplex total (IEEE 802.3x) • sursă 2.5/3.3 V cu I/O tolerant a 5V Audio •...
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Спецификация Процесор Дънната платка 915PL-A2 поддържа Pentium 4 тип LGA775 със следните спецификации: • Поддръжка на процесори Intel P4/Celeron • поддръжка на системна шина със скорост 800/533MHz • поддръжка на процесори с технология “Hyper-Threading" Технологията “Hyper-Threading" позволява да се “излъже” операционната система, че работи...
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Интегриран мрежов контролер (опция) Спецификация на интегрирания мрежов контролер: • поддръжка на 100/10 Mb/s, N-Way Auto-negotiation operation • Съвместимост със спецификацията PCI 2.2 • поддръжка на Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x) • Захранване 2.5/3.3V с толеранс 5V Аудио • Съвместимост...
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Jellemző Processzor A 915PL-A2 LGA775 típusú Pentium 4 számára készült, és a következő jellemzőkkel bír: • Intel P4/Celeron processzorokkal működik • 800/533 MHz sebességű rendszerbuszt (FSB) támogat • Támogatja a „Hyper-Threading” technológiát használó központi egységeket A „Hyper-Threading” technológia által az operációs rendszer úgy működik, mintha két processzorral rendelkezne, ami két szál párhuzamos futását teszi lehetővé...
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Alaplapon levő LAN (választható) Az alaplapon levő LAN jellemzői: • 100/10 Mb/s N-Way automatikus beállítással • PCI Revision 2.2 –vel kompatibilis • Támogatja a teljes duplex folyamatvezérlést (IEEE 802.3x) • 2.5/3.3 V áramforrás 5V toleráns I/O-tal Audio • Megfelel az AC’97 2.3-as specifikációnak •...
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