Asus P4B-MX Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
Asus P4B-MX Manual
 |
View all Asus P4B-MX manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Asus P4B-MX manual content summary:
- Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 1
Motherboard ® P4B-MX User Guide - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 2
OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 3
2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.4.1 Overview 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable 2-9 2.5 System memory 2-10 2.5.1 Overview 2-10 2.5.2 Memory configurations - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 4
2-16 2.7.1 Switch settings 2-16 2.7.2 Jumper settings 2-18 2.8 Connectors 2-21 Chapter 3: Powering up 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 5
Contents 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 Index I-1 v - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 6
and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 7
system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals , and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 8
the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B-MX motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4B-MX motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 9
this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING 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 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 10
Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA +1-510-608-4555 [email protected] Technical Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 BBS: +1-510-739-3774 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asus.com FTP: ftp.asus.com/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Fax: Email: Harkortstr. 25 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 11
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4B-MX motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 12
ASUS P4B-MX motherboard - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 13
long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The P4B-MX incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package/Northwood Processor coupled with the Intel® 845 (Brookdale) chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC100 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 14
Over view Before you install the P4B-MX 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 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 15
the connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 8 Flash EEPROM. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 9 DIP switches. This 10-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to set the CPU external frequency. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 16
Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications. 12 Onboard LED. This onboard LED lights up if there is a standby power on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 13 Audio CODEC. This AC - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 17
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-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 18
1.4 Special features Latest processor technology The P4B-MX 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 utilizes the advanced 0.18 micron processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.0GHz - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 19
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 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 20
ASUS P4B-MX motherboard - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 21
(8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Figure 2-1 Motherboard placement and screw holes ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-1 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 22
SMB PCI2 P4B-MX LED1 ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI3 FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE 01 23 45 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) R272 2Mbit Firmware PCI_FAN Hub SW1801 BUZZER IR USB PANEL Figure 2-2 Motherboard Layout The audio codec, external and internal audio connectors, and LAN features - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 23
the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. When lit, the onboard LED indicates that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode, not powered OFF. See the illustration below. ® P4B-MX P4B-MX Onboard LED Figure 2-3 Onboard Power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 24
2.4 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 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 25
the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket Lever 90 - 100 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-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 26
one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Gold Mark Figure 2-7 Installing the CPU 5. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 27
the CPU Heatsink 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-MX motherboard user guide - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting 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 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 29
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 CPU_FAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Figure 2-12 CPU Fan Connector ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 30
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. 88 Pins ® P4B-MX P4B-MX 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins Figure 2-13 DIMM Sockets Location - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 31
match the breaks on the socket. 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 Unlocked Retaining Clip Figure 2-15 Installed DIMM ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide Locked Retaining Clip 2-11 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 32
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. Remove the - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 33
for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. Figure 2-17 Installing a PCI Card ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-13 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 34
PCI slot 3 - - shared - - - - - Onboard USB controller HC0 - - - shared - - - - Onboard USB controller HC1 shared AGP shared Onboard Audio - shared - - - - - - Onboard LAN - - - - shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 35
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. ® P4B-MX P4B-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for 1.5V Figure 2-19 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot Location ASUS P4B - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 36
2.7 Switches and jumpers 2.7.1 Switch settings The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block represents the switch position. The illustration below shows all the switches in the OFF position. SW1801 ON OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ® P4B-MX P4B-MX DIP Switches - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 37
85.00MHz 66.67MHz 66.67MHz PCICLK 35.75MHz 36.25MHz 37.5MHz 38.75MHz 40.00MHz 42.50MHz 33.34MHz 33.33MHz Figure 2-21 CPU Frequency Settings ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 38
1A on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to +5VSB. Otherwise, the system does not power up. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. USBPWR 12 23 ® P4B-MX P4B-MX USB Device Wake-Up +5V (Default) +5VSB - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 39
system does not power up. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ® P4B-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P4B-MX Keyboard Power Up Figure 2-23 Keyboard Power Settings ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 40
memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P4B-MX P4B-MX Clear RTC RAM Figure 2-24 Clear RTC RAM Intel - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 41
of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up. ® P4B-MX TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light up, try reversing the 2-pin plug. HDDLED P4B-MX HDD Activity LED Figure 2-25 Hard Disk LED Connector ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-21 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 42
slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup. 66 cable is intentional. Secondary IDE Connector Primary IDE Connector ® P4B-MX P4B-MX IDE Connectors Figure 2-26 IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 43
motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN Rotation +12V- ® P4B-MX SYSTEM_FAN Rotation -+12V PCI_FAN Rotation +12V- P4B-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Figure 2-28 CPU, System, and PCI Fan Connectors ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 44
2-29 USB Header 6. Infrared module connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system chassis that support this feature. You must also configure the UART2 Use As parameter in BIOS to set UART2 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 45
ATXPWR connector, this motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU. Make sure ® P4B-MX P4B-MX ATX Power Connectors ATX +12V +12V DC COM Pin 1 +12V DC COM Figure 2-31 Power Supply Connectors ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-25 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 46
audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel ® P4B-MX CD_IN AUX P4B-MX Internal Audio Connectors Figure 2-32 Internal Audio Connectors 9. System management - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 47
the system message LED that indicates receipt of messages from a fax/modem. The normal status for this LED is ON, when there is no incoming data signal. The LED blinks when data is received. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 48
pin connector. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the ON - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 49
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Powering up - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 50
ASUS P4B-MX motherboard - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 51
when system is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated; System running at a lower frequency 7. At power on, hold down to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 52
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 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 53
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 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 54
ASUS P4B-MX motherboard - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 55
. 4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-1 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 56
5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 57
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 . 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-3 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 58
process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the boot disk. 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. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 59
-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-5 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 60
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 allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 61
set default hot key to load the Setup default values. 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-MX motherboard - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 62
System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system and second fields. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date A, Legacy Diskette B [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is required to support older Japanese floppy - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 63
was already formatted on an older system, Setup may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [User Type HDD] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive . Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-9 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 64
Other options for the Type field are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - for ZIP-compatible disk drives [MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here After making your selections on this sub - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 65
that came with the hard drive to determine the optimum value and set it manually. 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-MX motherboard user guide 4-11 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 66
Technology) system that system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIO Mode [4] This option lets you set capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. To make changes to this field, set - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 67
options: [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-MX motherboard user guide 4-13 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 68
dialog box as above appears. Press . The password is set to [Disabled]. A note about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 69
: [Auto] [1:1] [3:4] 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-MX motherboard user guide 4-15 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 70
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 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 71
SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2-5, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures Delay parameter appears only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-17 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 72
16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] AGP Capability [4X Mode] This motherboard supports the AGP 4X interface that transfers video data at 1066MB/s. AGP 4X is backward-compatible, so you may keep the default [4X Mode] even if you are using an AGP 1X video card. When set to [1X Mode], the AGP interface - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 73
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] ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-19 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 74
the BIOS to detect whether you are using any modem/audio device. If a modem/audio device is detected, the onboard modem/audio controller is enabled; if no modem/audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. If there are conflicts with the onboard modem/audio controller, set the appropriate - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 75
. Set this field to [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-MX motherboard - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 76
Control Onboard LAN This parameter allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Set this field to [Enabled] if you wish to use the LAN feature. Set this field to [Disabled] if you installed a PCI LAN card. The LAN card includes a controller chipset. 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 77
the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU), and that this particular 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-MX motherboard user guide 4-23 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 78
You should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. In Windows 98 or later, APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 79
[Suspend] allows the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 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-MX motherboard user guide 4-25 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 80
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 the system power on. Power Up On PCI Card [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 81
This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-27 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 82
hardware monitor automatically detects the CPU, system, and PCI fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the fan connectors on the motherboard, the specific field will show N/A. VCORE "Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP". 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 83
listed 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-MX motherboard user guide - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 84
-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. If you installed a nonPnP OS or if you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, keep the default setting [No]. Configuration options - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 85
even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit. If you attempt to exit the other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-31 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 86
the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other After you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM. - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 87
Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 88
ASUS P4B-MX motherboard - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 89
. 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. The CD automatically displays the welcome screen and the installation menus if Autorun is enabled in your computer. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-1 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 90
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. Place your mouse cursor on an icon and click to display the specified item Click - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 91
" for setup instructions. Intel® LDCM Administrator Setup This program is for monitoring PC systems on the network within the same bridge as the installed Client software. The administrator should install both the Administrator and the Client software. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-3 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 92
Client PC's BIOS when used with the Intel LDCM Administrator. 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. Cyberlink Video and Audio - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 93
of the storage sub-system and overall system performace. Install the INF Driver before installing the Intel Application Accelerator. LAN This item installs the Intel 82562ET PCI Fast Ethernet driver. Audio This item installs the AC '97 PCI audio driver. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-5 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 94
5.2.5 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 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 95
are for reference only and may not exactly reflect the details you see on your screen. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the P4B-MX motherboard. Browse this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-7 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 96
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. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 97
The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Select your desired update method, then click Next. 3. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-9 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 98
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. Select the file, - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 99
Glossary This part lists the technical terms that you may encounter when reading this document. - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 100
ASUS P4B-MX motherboard - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 101
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-MX motherboard user guide G-1 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 102
). 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. You can update - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 103
The data transfers from the input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to the output devices like a printer or the monitor screen. I/O Address. The specific memory location for a particular device. Two devices cannot share the same I/O address space. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-3 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 104
. New platform requirements ensure that memory does not become a bottleneck to system performance. PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus). PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. PCI Bus Master - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 105
motherboards. RAM (Random Access Memory). The computer's primary storage area used to write, store, and retrieve information and program instructions which are passed to the CPU time the CPU talks to the memory. SIR (Serial IrDA). A SIR specification defines a ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-5 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 106
attaching or detaching while the host and other peripherals are in operation. Supports synchronous and asynchronous transfer types over the same set of wires up to 12Mbit/ sec. USB 2.0 provides 40 times the transfer rate compared to USB 1.0 and competes with the 1394 standard. WAN (Wide Area Network - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 107
Index This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this document. - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 108
ASUS P4B-MX motherboard - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 109
12 DIMM sockets 1-3 DIP switches 1-4, 2-16 E E-Color 3Deep 5-4 Expansion card installation 2-13 IRQ assigments 2-14 Expansion slots 1-4, 2-13 AGP 1-4, 2-15 PCI 1-4, 2-15 F Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 H Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 4-11 Cylinders 4-11 Heads 4-11 ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide I-1 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 110
USB device wake-up 2-18 K Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay 4-13 Auto-Repeat Rate 4-13 Features 4-13 L Legacy Diskette 4- 8 M Motherboard components Monitoring 4-12 Starting up 3-1 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-3 DOS Utilities 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 Motherboard information 5-7 Readme file 5-8 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 111
5-1 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 U UART2 4-21 Ultra DMA Mode 4-12 USB Legacy Support 4-17 USB ports 1-5 USWC 4-18 V Video Memory 4-19 Z ZIF socket 2-4 ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide I-3 - Asus P4B-MX | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 112
I-4 Index
-
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8
-
9
-
10
-
11
-
12
-
13
-
14
-
15
-
16
-
17
-
18
-
19
-
20
-
21
-
22
-
23
-
24
-
25
-
26
-
27
-
28
-
29
-
30
-
31
-
32
-
33
-
34
-
35
-
36
-
37
-
38
-
39
-
40
-
41
-
42
-
43
-
44
-
45
-
46
-
47
-
48
-
49
-
50
-
51
-
52
-
53
-
54
-
55
-
56
-
57
-
58
-
59
-
60
-
61
-
62
-
63
-
64
-
65
-
66
-
67
-
68
-
69
-
70
-
71
-
72
-
73
-
74
-
75
-
76
-
77
-
78
-
79
-
80
-
81
-
82
-
83
-
84
-
85
-
86
-
87
-
88
-
89
-
90
-
91
-
92
-
93
-
94
-
95
-
96
-
97
-
98
-
99
-
100
-
101
-
102
-
103
-
104
-
105
-
106
-
107
-
108
-
109
-
110
-
111
-
112
 |
 |
Motherboard
®
P4B-MX
User Guide