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P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 2
... this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 3
... IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-12 1.8.3 PCI slots 1-13 1.8.4 AGP slot 1-13 1.9 Jumpers 1-14 1.10 Connectors 1-16 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-16 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-17
Chapter 2: BIOS Information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4
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P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 4
... 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-19
2.5 Power menu 2-21 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-21 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-21 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-21 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-21 2.5.6 APM Configuration 2-22 2.5.7 Hardware Monitor 2-23
2.6 Boot menu 2-24 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-24 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-24 2.6.3 Security 2-26
2.7 Exit menu 2-28
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 5
... emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 6
... to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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. If you detect any damage...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 9
...features
Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents
3Mb Flash EEPROM, AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, DMI, PnP, TCAV, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WOL/WOR by PME
ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.0 in (30.5 cm x 17.8 cm)
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Anti-virus utility
* Specifications are subject to change without notice...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 12
... of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the Intel® 845PE chipset to set a new benchmark for a cost-effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC3200*/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, USB 2.0, 10/100 Mbps LAN and 6-channel audio...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 13
... the CPU and DIMM requirements.
*Overclocking mode
Onboard LAN solution
The motherboard has the Realtek® RTL8101L chipset onboard to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocol.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0.
6-channel digital audio
The...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 17
...® Northwood processors only.
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!
Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
1. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 21
... the instructions that came with the chassis. 2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 2 for BIOS information. 3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card
according to the card documentation.
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P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 29
.... The module has two USB 2.0 ports for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers.
USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC
USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+
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P4PE2-X
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P4PE2-X USB 2.0 Header
• The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature.
ASUS P4PE2-X motherboard
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P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 34
... (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode.
2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or
the motherboard support CD. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Important notes
• It is recommended that you save a copy of...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 35
... the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Press . The succeeding screen displays the status of the update process.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iP4PE2-X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 36
...the utility returns to the DOS prompt.
A:\>afudos /iP4PE2-X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done
A:\>
5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.
2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC
You can use the AFUDOS.EXE utility...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 37
... the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as P4PE2-X.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch EZ Flash, press during POST to display...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 39
...-ROM... CD-ROM found. Reading file "P4PE2-X.ROM". Completed. Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure!
2. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.
ASUS P4PE2...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 40
... to enable the security password feature or change 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 firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 62
... 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 on an item to install...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 63
... 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 10/100M LAN Driver
This item installs the Realtek® RTL8101L drivers to support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX networking.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS...
P4PE2-X User Manual - Page 64
... condition.
ASUS Update
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.
Anti-virus Utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
Acrobat Reader
Installs the...