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...CPU 1-11 1.9 System memory 1-12 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-12 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.10 Expansion slots 1-14 1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments 1-14 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-14 1.11 Jumpers 1-15 1.12 Connectors 1-16
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2
2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash...
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... 2-19 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-22 2.5 Power Menu 2-24 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-26 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-28 2.6 Boot Menu 2-29 2.7 Exit Menu 2-31
Chapter 3: Software support 3-1
3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact...
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About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: ...and for product and software updates. 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 ...
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P4PE-X/TE specifications summary
BIOS features
2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2
Industry standard
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
Manageability
WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, SMBus
Form Factor
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)
Support CD contents
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate...
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1.4 Motherboard components
Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... that you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 3. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system. 4. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/
info/hyperthreading.
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
1. Install a Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the...
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... Graphics Adapter (VGA)
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PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
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Numeric Data Processor
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Primary IDE Channel
15*
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Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard
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PCI slot 1
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PCI slot 2
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PCI slot 3
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PCI slot 4
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PCI slot 5
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PCI slot 6
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AGP slot
shared -
Onboard USB controller...
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... module, connect the USB cable to this header. The module has two USB 2.0 ports that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers.
1. The USB2.0/GAME module is purchased separately. 2. Make sure to install the USB driver before using USB devices.
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P4PE-X/TE
USB+5V LP5LP5+ GND NC
P4PE-X/TE USB 2.0 Header
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USB+5V LP4LP4+ GND...
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... disk.
Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the EZ Flash screen.
2. Reboot the computer. 3. To use EZ Flash, press + during POST to display the following
screen.
ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2003, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
[Onboard BIOS Information]
BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE-X/TE ACPI BIOS Revision 1002
BIOS Model
: P4PE-X/TE
BIOS...
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... the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed. When found, the following message appears on screen.
[BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4PE-X/TE Boot Block
WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _
If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message...
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... copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created.
AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.
3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.
BIOS setup...
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... earlier.
2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot
Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-
XX.XXX, then press . To cancel this operation, press .
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... Follow the succeeding screen instructions.
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure!
4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.
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... to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM.
The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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... power up the system. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS" on how to update the BIOS.
Halt On [All Errors]
This field specifies the types of errors that will cause the system to halt. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard]
Installed Memory [XXX MB]
This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory...
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... be used for expansion cards. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. 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...
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... affect SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [3 Min]...[15 Min]
ACPI Suspend To RAM [Enabled]
This field allows you to enable or disable the ACPI Suspend-to-RAM feature. To support this feature, the +5VSB of the power supply should have the capacity to provide more than 720mA current. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide...
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... the motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an item to install...
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... Audio Driver and Application
This item installs the AC' 97 SoundMAX audio driver and application to activate the 6-channel audio features.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver to support your USB devices.
Realtek RTL8001C 10/100M LAN Drivers
This item installs the Realtek® RTL8001C drivers to support 10BASE-T/100BASETX networking.
ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide...
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... other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
Install ASUS Update
This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update...