Asus P4B-LS User manual

Motherboard
®
P4B-LS
User Guide

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Checklist
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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 Special features .................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Value-added solutions ............................................ 1-3
1.4 Major components .............................................................. 1-4
1.4.1 Identifying the motherboard components ................ 1-4
1.4.2 Pre-installed accessory........................................... 1-7
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

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Safeguards
Contents
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 and ASUS proprietary slot...................... 2-15
2.6.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-15
2.6.5 CNR slot............................................................... 2-16
2.7 Switches and jumpers ....................................................... 2-17
2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-24
Chapter 3: Powering up ....................................................... 3-1
3.1 Starting up for the first time.................................................. 3-1
3.2 Vocal POST Messages ....................................................... 3-2
3.3 Powering off the computer................................................... 3-4
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 and 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....................................... 4-20
4.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................. 4-22
4.5 Power Menu...................................................................... 4-24
4.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................. 4-26
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-28
4.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 4-29
4.7 Exit Menu.......................................................................... 4-31

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Contents
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
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
5.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor ............................................5-11
Glossary ................................................................................ G-1
Index ........................................................................................ I-1

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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-LS motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the P4B-LS 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.

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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.

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ASUS contact information
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General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Support Hotline: MB/Others: [phone]
Notebook (Tel): [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
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Web Site: www.asuscom.de

Chapter 1
This chapter describes the features of the
P4B-LS motherboard. It includes brief
explanations of the special attributes of the
motherboard and the new technology it
supports.
Product introduction

ASUS P4B-LS motherboard

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS
®
P4B-LS motherboard!
The ASUS
P4B-LS motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest
technology making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality
motherboards!
The P4B-LS 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 PC100/133 unbuffered
SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, communication and
networking options through a CNR slot, high-speed data transfers using
the ATA100 protocol, AC ‘97-compliant audio features, and an ASUS
proprietary LAN/SCSI slot, the P4B-LS spells out power computing!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1. Package contents
Check your P4B-LS package for the following items.
ASUS P4B-LS motherboard (ATX form factor: 12-in x 8.6-in)
ASUS LS99 LAN/SCSI card (for ASUS LS99 proprietary expansion slot)
ASUS P4B-LS support CD
ASUS 2-port USB module
80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100 IDE drives
40-conductor IDE cable
Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive
Bag of extra jumper caps
User guides
Quick Setup Guide and Reference Card
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The P4B-LS 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 frequency, while the
Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2
cache for up to a speedy 2.4+GHz frequency. The P4 offers optimized
performance for audio, video, and Internet applications. See section “2.4
Central Processing Unit (CPU)”on page 2-4 for more information.
ASUS POST Reporter™
P4B-LS offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™to
provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests
(POST). Through the system’s internal speaker, or an added external
speaker, you will hear the messages informing you of the system boot
status and causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice
Editor software allows you to customize the voice messages, and provides
multi-language support. See section “5.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor”on page
5-11 for details.
ASUS EZ Plug™
This patented ASUS technology lets you use your existing power supply
rather than buying a new ATX 12V power supply. The ASUS EZ Plug™is
a 4-pin auxillary +12V connector mounted on the motherboard that
connects a regular 4-pin device power connector from the power supply.
This connector is necessary to provide the additional power required by
the P4 CPU. Refer to page 1-5 and 2-28 for additional information.
Digital audio interface
On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate
the Sony-Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) Out module, which supports
coaxial and optical interfaces. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound
and enhanced 3D audio while playing your favorite DVDs and computer
games. Turn to page 2-31 for details on this feature.

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LAN/SCSI interface
The ASUS proprietary expansion slot onboard supports the ASUS LS99
LAN/SCSI card. With this card installed, you can create a SCSI
configuration composed of up to 30 devices, including Ultra160 hard disk
drives, external storage subsystems, scanners, and CD-ROM drives. The
integrated 3Com 3C920 Fast Ethernet controller on the card supports a
32-bit PCI host interface thus providing a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
networking capability. Refer to the ASUS LS99 user’s manual for more
information.
1.3.2 Value-added solutions
Overclocking
The P4B-LS overclocking features:
•adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS
JumperFree™solution
•adjsutable FSB/MEM/PCI frequency ratio
•Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus
frequency from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increments
•optimized system performance through BIOS built-in Turbo Mode
•adjustable Vcore and VIO
ASUS iPanel support
The motherboard supports the ASUS iPanel to provide easy connectivity,
one-touch management of various peripherals, and convenient monitoring
of system status.
Special Card Reader support
The P4B-LS includes special connectors that support optional readers for
Smart Card, Secure Digital (SD) memory Card, and Memory Stick (MS).
The Smart Card Reader promotes cutting-edge technology featuring
increased security for authenticating online transactions, editing IC-based
information, and more. The SD/MS Reader allows portable high-capacity
storage through the sophisticated SD and MS devices.
Multi-language quick setup guide
The motherboard package includes a multi-language Quick Setup Guide
to let you set up your system the easiest way.

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1.4 Major components
Before you install the P4B-LS 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
mistakes that may damage the board and its components.
This section presents the motherboard components and points out their
specific locations. A brief description of each component follows. Refer to
Chapter 2 for detailed information on these components.
1.4.1 Identifying the motherboard components
Proceed to the succeeding pages for a brief description of each
component.
Figure 1-1 Motherboard Components
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CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket called mPGA478 B. This socket accommodates the Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 478/Northwood Processor with 400MHz system bus.
North bridge controller. This controller called the Intel Memory
Controller Hub (MCH) is one of the two major components of the
Intel 845 (Brookdale) chipset. The MCH along with the south bridge
Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) are interconnected through the
Intel proprietary Hub interface. The MCH provides the processor
interface, system memory interface, AGP interface, and Hub
Interface.
SDRAM DIMM sockets. These three 168-pin DIMM sockets
support up to 3GB using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC100/133
SDRAM DIMMs.
ATX power connector. This 20-pin connector connects to anATX
12V power supply. The power supply must have at least 1Aon the
+5V standby lead (+5VSB).
Floppy disk connector. This connector accommodates the
provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the
connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk
cable.
ASUS EZ Plug™Auxilliary +12V connector. This ASUS patented
auxilliary power connector is used if you don’t have an ATX +12V
power supply. Connect a 4-pin device connector from a standard
power supply to this connector to provide sufficient power to the
CPU.
IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors
support up to four Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE
devices. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors
are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.
AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V
AGP4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.
AGP warning LED. Serving as a smart burn-out protection for the
motherboard, this red LED lights up if you plug in any 3.3V AGP
card into the AGP slot. When this LED is lit, there is no way you
can turn on the system power even if you press the power button.
(The AGP LED feature is present on PCB R1.05 or later versions.)
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South bridge controller. Referred to as the Intel I/O Controller
Hub 2 (ICH2) of the Intel 845 chipset, this controller provides the
I/O subsystem that allows access to the rest of the system. The
ICH2 integrates I/O functions such as system bus interface, Ultra
ATA/100, Low Pin Count (LPC) interface, Universal Serial Bus
(USB) 1.1 interface, PCI interface, and CNR interface.
DIP switches. This 10-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you
to set the CPU external frequency.
Speech controller. This Winbond speech controller supports
ASUS POST Reporter™for configurable vocal POST alerts.
Flash EEPROM. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable
BIOS program.
Super I/O chipset. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides
the commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a
high-performance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/
2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard
compatible UARTs, a Standard Infrared (SIR), one MPU-401 UART
mode compatible MIDI/game port, and a Flash ROM interface.
ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions that
include hardware and system voltage monitoring, IRQ routing,
among others.
LAN/SCSI slot. This ASUS proprietary slot supports the ASUS
LS99 LAN/SCSI card that allows you to connect up to 30 SCSI
devices, and hook your PC to a network.
CNR slot. This slot is specifically designed for the Communications
and Networking Riser (CNR) card. The CNR supports V.90 analog
modem, six-channel audio, HPNA, USB Hub, and the 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX Ethernet networking.
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.
PCI slots. These five 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus
master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum
throughput.
Audio/Modem CODEC. This AC ’97 compliant audio CODEC
supports SPDIF Out feature.
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ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V
plug from the ATX 12V power supply.
Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone.
Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or
other audio sources.
Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or
a speaker.
Game/MIDI connector. This connector supports a joystick or a
game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or
editing audio files.
Serial ports. These two 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for pointing
devices or other serial devices.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a
scanner, or other devices.
USB ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2
keyboard.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
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This motherboard is shipped with the heatsink retention module base
already installed. This module should 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.
1.4.2 Pre-installed accessory
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Figure 1-2 Pre-installed Heatsink Retention Module Base
Retention Module Base

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