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How this document. It includes description of the P4BGL-VM motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the topics found in this ... This part defines the technical terms that you may encounter when reading this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard.
How this document. It includes description of the P4BGL-VM motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the topics found in this ... This part defines the technical terms that you may encounter when reading this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard.
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Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard
Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard
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... to get ahead in (24.4 cm x 21.9 cm) ASUS P4BGL-VM series support CD ASUS USB 2.0/GAME module 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/100/66/33 IDE drives Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4BGL-VM motherboard! The P4BGL-VM incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin...shield (retail box only) User Guide If any of the above items is your P4BGL-VM package for the following items. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in the world of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
... to get ahead in (24.4 cm x 21.9 cm) ASUS P4BGL-VM series support CD ASUS USB 2.0/GAME module 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/100/66/33 IDE drives Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4BGL-VM motherboard! The P4BGL-VM incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin...shield (retail box only) User Guide If any of the above items is your P4BGL-VM package for the following items. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in the world of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
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..., fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution. This feature reduces both power consumption and system noise. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 Concurrent PCI This feature allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI ...provides more energy saving features for timely failure detection. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the ASUS ASIC. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions ASUS JumperFree™ mode The motherboard allows CPU frequency multiple adjustment in the system memory for more protection...
..., fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution. This feature reduces both power consumption and system noise. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 Concurrent PCI This feature allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI ...provides more energy saving features for timely failure detection. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the ASUS ASIC. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions ASUS JumperFree™ mode The motherboard allows CPU frequency multiple adjustment in the system memory for more protection...
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... Intel 82562ET LAN PHY works with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 16 LAN PHY. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. (on audio models only) ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 1-7 This green LED lights up to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. (on the motherboard. This 25-pin port connects a parallel...
... Intel 82562ET LAN PHY works with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 16 LAN PHY. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. (on audio models only) ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 1-7 This green LED lights up to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. (on the motherboard. This 25-pin port connects a parallel...
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Chapter summary 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.5 System memory 2-10 2.6 Expansion slots 2-13 2.7 Switches and jumpers 2-16 2.8 Connectors 2-20 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard
Chapter summary 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.5 System memory 2-10 2.6 Expansion slots 2-13 2.7 Switches and jumpers 2-16 2.8 Connectors 2-20 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard
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... by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so may cause you place it . Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-1 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.1.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the... chassis in (24.4 cm x 21.9 cm). The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The P4BGL-VM uses the microATX form factor that measures 9.6 in x 8.6 in the correct orientation.
... by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so may cause you place it . Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-1 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.1.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the... chassis in (24.4 cm x 21.9 cm). The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The P4BGL-VM uses the microATX form factor that measures 9.6 in x 8.6 in the correct orientation.
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... motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of plugging in any motherboard component. ® P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-3
... motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of plugging in any motherboard component. ® P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-3
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Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-5 Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle.
Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-5 Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle.
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... the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. If the instructions in this section do not have to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-7
... the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. If the instructions in this section do not have to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-7
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3. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-9 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Don't forget to plug this connector. When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. 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 retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
3. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-9 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Don't forget to plug this connector. When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. 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 retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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... such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-11
... such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-11
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.... Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 4 for later use . ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-13 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
.... Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 4 for later use . ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-13 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
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ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-15 The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard.
ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-15 The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard.
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... the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® P4BGL-VM KBPWR 1 2 +5V 2 3 +5VSB (Default) P4BGL-VM Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-17 This allows the selection of the CPU external frequency (or Bus Clock). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR...35MHz 35MHz 36MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 P4BGL-VM CPU 111MHz 114MHz 120MHz 125MHz 133MHz 135MHz AGP 74MHz 76MHz 60MHz 62MHz 66MHz 67MHz P4BGL-VM CPU PCI 37MHz 38MHz 30MHz 31MHz 33MHz 33MHz External Frequency Selection Set the CPU ...
... the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® P4BGL-VM KBPWR 1 2 +5V 2 3 +5VSB (Default) P4BGL-VM Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-17 This allows the selection of the CPU external frequency (or Bus Clock). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR...35MHz 35MHz 36MHz ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 ON 12345 P4BGL-VM CPU 111MHz 114MHz 120MHz 125MHz 133MHz 135MHz AGP 74MHz 76MHz 60MHz 62MHz 66MHz 67MHz P4BGL-VM CPU PCI 37MHz 38MHz 30MHz 31MHz 33MHz 33MHz External Frequency Selection Set the CPU ...
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SMBus 2.0 setting (two 3-pin SMB2.0) These jumpers allow you may install PCI devices compliant with SMBus 2.0 specification. ® P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM SMBus 2.0 SMB2.0 2 1 Not Support 3 2 Support ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-19 5. When these jumpers are set to pins 2-3 (Support), you to enable or disable the SMBus 2.0 support on the motherboard.
SMBus 2.0 setting (two 3-pin SMB2.0) These jumpers allow you may install PCI devices compliant with SMBus 2.0 specification. ® P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM SMBus 2.0 SMB2.0 2 1 Not Support 3 2 Support ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-19 5. When these jumpers are set to pins 2-3 (Support), you to enable or disable the SMBus 2.0 support on the motherboard.
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...the jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/100/66 cable. PIN 1 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-21 Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray... 2. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is intentional. ® P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM IDE Connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA cable connector. The hole near the blue connector...
...the jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/100/66 cable. PIN 1 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-21 Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray... 2. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is intentional. ® P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM IDE Connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA cable connector. The hole near the blue connector...
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... NOT place jumper caps over the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" to close the circuit. ® CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM Chassis Alarm Lead ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-23 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the ground pin. This requires an external detection mechanism such as... components. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the fan connectors. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard. ® P4BGL-VM CPU_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation P4BGL-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power 6.
... NOT place jumper caps over the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" to close the circuit. ® CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM Chassis Alarm Lead ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-23 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the ground pin. This requires an external detection mechanism such as... components. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the fan connectors. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard. ® P4BGL-VM CPU_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation P4BGL-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power 6.
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... shown in BIOS to set UART2 for playing or editing audio files. ® GND J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 GND P4BGL-VM 8 1 GAME 16 9 P4BGL-VM Game Connector MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 GND 10. Infrared module connector (two 5-1 pin IR) These connectors support an ...connect the GAME/MIDI cable to the pin definitions. ® P4BGL-VM SIR CIR IRTX CIR+5V GND CIRRX IRRX GND +5V IRAX Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX P4BGL-VM Infrared Module Connector ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-25 GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME...
... shown in BIOS to set UART2 for playing or editing audio files. ® GND J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 GND P4BGL-VM 8 1 GAME 16 9 P4BGL-VM Game Connector MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 GND 10. Infrared module connector (two 5-1 pin IR) These connectors support an ...connect the GAME/MIDI cable to the pin definitions. ® P4BGL-VM SIR CIR IRTX CIR+5V GND CIRRX IRRX GND +5V IRAX Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX P4BGL-VM Infrared Module Connector ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-25 GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME...