Asus P4B-FX Manuel utilisateur

Motherboard

P4B-FX

User Guide

Checklist

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E860

First Edition September 2001

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Features

Contents

FCC/CDC statements .....................................................................vi

Safety information .......................................................................... vii

About this guide ............................................................................ viii

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............................................................................. 1-2

1.3.1 Identifying the motherboard components ................ 1-2

1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory........................................... 1-5

1.4 Special features .................................................................. 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware information ........................................ 2-1

2.1 Motherboard installation ...................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-1

2.1.2 Screw holes............................................................ 2-1

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 ......................................... 2-10

2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................2-11

2.5.4 Removing a DIMM................................................ 2-12

2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................. 2-13

2.6.1 Installing an expansion card.................................. 2-13

2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 2-14

2.6.3 PCI slots ............................................................... 2-15

Safeguards

Contents

2.6.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-15

2.6.5 CNR slot............................................................... 2-16

2.7 Jumpers ............................................................................ 2-17

2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-20

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 time ........... 4-1

4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures ..................................... 4-3

4.2 BIOS Setup program........................................................... 4-5

4.2.1 BIOS menu bar....................................................... 4-6

4.2.2 Legend bar ............................................................. 4-6

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-8

4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ........................ 4-9

4.3.2 Keyboard Features ............................................... 4-13

4.4 Advanced Menu ................................................................ 4-15

4.4.1 Chip Configuration ................................................ 4-17

4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration....................................... 4-19

4.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................. 4-21

4.5 Power Menu...................................................................... 4-23

4.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................. 4-25

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-27

4.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 4-28

4.7 Exit Menu.......................................................................... 4-30

Chapter 5: Software support ............................................... 5-1

5.1 Install an operating system.................................................. 5-1

5.1.1 Windows 98 first time installation ............................ 5-1

5.2 Support CD information....................................................... 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1

5.2.2 Main menu ............................................................. 5-2

5.2.3 Software menu ....................................................... 5-3

5.2.4 Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-5

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

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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

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.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from

the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that

the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal

cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the

existing system before you add a device.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,

ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension

cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your

area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you

are using, contact your local power company.

•If the power supply is broken, do not try 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,

contact your dealer immediately.

•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet.

•Place the product on a stable surface.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing the

ASUS P4B-FX motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the P4B-FX motherboard. It

includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard

and the new technology it supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of

the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

•Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information

on the BIOS beep codes.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

provided.

• Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with

the motherboard package.

• Glossary

This part lists the technical terms that you may encounter when

reading this document.

• Index

This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this

document.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the

following symbols used throughout this manual.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information 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 page x.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These

documents are not part of the standard package.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying

to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112

General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447

General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449

General Email: [email protected]

Technical Support

MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English)

Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English)

Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English)

Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698

Support Email: [email protected]

Web Site: www.asus.com.tw

Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,

Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA

General Fax: +1-510-608-4555

General Email: [email protected]

Technical Support

Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555

Notebook (Tel): 1-877-918-ASUS (2787)

Web Site: www.asus.com

Support Email: [email protected]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)

Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany

General Fax: +49-2102-442066

General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only)

Technical Support

Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0

Notebook (Tel): +49-2102-9599-10

Support Fax: +49-2102-9599-11

Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)

Web Site: www.asuscom.de

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