P4PE-X

User Guide

Motherboard

Checklist
First edition V1 May 2003
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Contents

Notices.... v Safety information... vi About this guide.... vii ASUS contact information.. viii P4PE-X specifications summary.. ix

Features

Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Welcome!... 1-2 Package contents... 1-2 Special features... 1-3 Motherboard components.. 1-4 Motherboard layout.. 1-7 Before you proceed.. 1-8 Motherboard installation... 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction.. 1-9 1.7.2 Screw holes... 1-9 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 1-10 1.8.1 Overview.. 1-10 1.8.2 Installing the CPU..1-11 1.9 System memory... 1-12 1.9.1 Memory configurations.. 1-12 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM.. 1-13 1.10 Expansion slots... 1-14 1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments.. 1-14 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard. 1-14 1.11 Jumpers... 1-15 1.12 Connectors... 1-16
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS.. 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature.. 2-7 2.1.4 BIOS beep codes... 2-7

Safeguards

2.6 2.7
BIOS Setup program... 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar.. 2-8 2.2.2 Legend bar... 2-9 Main Menu.. 2-10 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave.. 2-12 2.3.2 Keyboard Features... 2-14 Advanced Menu... 2-15 2.4.1 Chip Configuration.. 2-18 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration.. 2-20 2.4.3 PCI Configuration.. 2-21 Power Menu... 2-23 2.5.1 Power Up Control.. 2-25 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor.. 2-27 Boot Menu.. 2-28 Exit Menu... 2-30

Audio CODEC. The ADI AD1980 is an AC97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, S/PDIF output, AUX and Line In stereo inputs, integrated headphone amplifier, greater than 90dB dynamic range, and stereo Mic PREAMP support. LAN controller. The BroadCom BCM4401 controller for 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX networking. AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/ Center. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.
The functions of the Line Out, Line In and Microphone jacks change when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.
Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration
Headphone/ 2-Speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-Speaker Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Light Blue Lime Pink

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
Serial ports. These 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for pointing devices or other serial devices. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

Motherboard layout

22.86cm (9.0in)

KBPWR1

USB2.0

T: USB4 B: USB3

Socket 478

CPU_FAN1

DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

PARALLEL PORT

SEC_IDE

PRI_IDE

ATX Power Connector

FLOPPY1

USB2.0 Top: T:USB1 RJ-45

B:USB2

Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

ATX12V1

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

BroadCom

Gbit/Fast BCM5702/4401 Ethernet

PCI2 PCI3

Audio Codec SPDIF1
Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4)
CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power

AUX1 CD1

Super I/O
ASIC with Hardware Monitor

FP_AUDIO1 USB_56

CHASSIS1

IDE_LED1

SB_PWR1

4Mbit Firmware Hub

If you installed a CPU with 800MHz FSB, you need to use a PC3200 (400MHz) DDR module.
Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket.

Gold Mark

Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!
Notes on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
1. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. It is recommended that you install WinXP Service Pack 1. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading.

2. 3. 4.

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. Install a Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup. Under the Boot Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. Reboot the computer.

1.8.2 Installing the CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90100 angle.

Socket Lever

90 - 100
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90-100 angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.

1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments
2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15*

Priority

N/A 10

Standard Function

System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) IRQ holder for PCI steering Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering Advance AC97 CODEC Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA) PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP slot shared Onboard USB controller HC0 shared Onboard USB controller HC1 Onboard USB controller HC2 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard LAN (optional) B C D E F G H shared shared shared shared shared shared used shared shared shared
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

Jumpers

1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.1 Power Up Control).

+5V (Default)

P4PE-X Keyboard Power Setting
2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows clearing the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup information by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

Disable (Default)

Enable

P4PE-X Clear RTC RAM

You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

1.12 Connectors

This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard. 1. Hard disk activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED1) This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up.
TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light up, try reversing the 2-pin plug.

P4PE-X HD Activity LED

2. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)
This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins.
Chassis Signal GND (Default) +5VSB_MB
P4PE-X Chassis Alarm Lead
3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cables blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 master device. It is recommended that you connect nonUltraDMA/100/66 devices to the secondary IDE connector. If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you have more than two UltraDMA/100/66 devices, purchase another UltraDMA/100/66 cable. You may configure two hard disks to be both master devices with two ribbon cables one for the primary IDE connector and another for the secondary IDE connector.

AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to the disk. 2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created.
AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.
3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.
BIOS setup must specify Floppy as the first item in the boot sequence.
4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> 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.
5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears.
6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press <Enter>.

Updating the BIOS

Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard!
1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3. At the A:\ prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>. 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press <Enter>. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX.XXX, then press <Enter>. To cancel this operation, press <Enter>.

Sub-menu

Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown on the left) appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this field. A submenu contains additional options for a field parameter. To display a sub-menu, move the highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The sub-menu appears. Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main menu. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and sub-menus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set default hot key <F5> 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.

Main Menu

When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.

System Time [XX:XX:XX]

Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.

System Date [XX/XX/XXXX]

Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields.
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]
Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]
This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]

SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PIO Mode [4]

This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device. Modes 0 through 4 provide successive increase in performance. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

Ultra DMA Mode [2]

Ultra DMA 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 the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled]

2.3.2 Keyboard Features

Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec]
This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration 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]

Advanced Menu

CPU Speed [Manual]
When the motherboard is set to JumperFree mode, this field allows you to select the internal frequency of the CPU. Select [Manual] if you wish to change the two subsequent fields.
Selecting a frequency higher than the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to hang or crash!
CPU Frequency Multiple (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual])
This field sets the frequency multiple between the CPUs internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. Set this field in conjunction with CPU Frequency (MHz) to match the speed of the CPU.
The item CPU Frequency Multiple is accessible only if you have an unlocked processor. If your processor frequency multiple is locked, you cannot change the setting of this item.
CPU External Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual])
This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed.

PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]
The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. If a mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for 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 detect a USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. When you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is disabled whether or not you are using a USB device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]
When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.4.1 Chip Configuration

SDRAM Configuration [By SPD]
This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 25, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 25 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. Configuration options: [User Defined] [By SPD]
The SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) become configurable only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined].
SDRAM CAS Latency (value depends on SDRAM SPD)
This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2.5T] [2T] [1.5T]
SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD)
This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [3T] [2T]
SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD)
This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [3T] [2T]
SDRAM Active Precharge Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD)
This item controls the number of DDR SDRAM clocks used for DDR SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [8T] [7T] [6T] [5T]

System Performance Mode [Auto]
This item allows you to enhance system performance when set to Turbo mode. If you encounter any problems with the Turbo setting, set to Optimal or Auto. Configuration options: [Auto] [Optimal] [Turbo]

SDRAM Idle Timer [Auto]

Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [16T] [64T] [Auto]
SDRAM Burst Length [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [4] [8]
Memory Turbo Mode [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the memory turbo mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Refresh Rate [By SPD]
Configuration options: [By SPD] [15.6us] [7.8us]
Graphics Aperture Size [128MB]
This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [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 only provides a peak data throughput of 266MB/s even if you are using an AGP 4X card. Configuration options: [1X Mode] [4X Mode]
Video Memory Cache Mode [UC]
USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. You must set this to UC (uncacheable) if your display card does not support this feature, otherwise the system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC]
Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]
This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards. Setting the address space to a particular setting makes that memory space unavailable to other system components. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Delay Transaction [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. This process normally consumes about 50-60 PCI clocks without PCI delayed transaction. Set this field to [Disabled] when using ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 compliant. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard PCI IDE [Both]

This field allows you to enable either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE channel, or both. You can also set both channels to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled]
USB 2.0 HS Reference Voltage [Medium]
This item controls the USB 2.0 high-speed drive strength reference voltage. Configuration options: [Low] [Medium] [High] [Maximum]
2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration
Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W]
When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing reads from, but not writes to, the floppy disk drive. The default setting [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration options: [R/W] [Read Only]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] Onboard 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]
Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]
This field allows you to set the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you disable this field, the Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations are not available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]
This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. [Normal] allows normal-speed operation but in one direction only; [EPP] allows bidirectional parallel port operation; [ECP] allows the parallel port to operate in bidirectional DMA mode; [ECP+EPP] allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP]

ECP DMA Select [3]

This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] in Parallel Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1] [3]
Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto]
[Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device. If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Onboard Game Port [200H-207H]
This field sets the I/O address for the game port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200H-207H] [208H-20FH]
Onboard MIDI I/O [Disabled]
This field sets the I/O address for the MIDI I/O port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330H-331H] [300H-301H]

2.4.3 PCI Configuration

Slot 1/5, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4, Slot 6 IRQ [Auto]

These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ assignments. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15]
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
Some non-standard VGA cards, like graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly. Setting this field to [Enabled] corrects this problem. If you are using standard VGA cards, leave this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCI Latency Timer [32]

Leave this field to the default setting [32] for best performance and stability.
USB 1.1 Controllers [3 Controllers]
This field allows you to select the number of USB 1.1 controllers that you wish to activate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3 Controllers]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard USB 2.0 controller. Set to [Enabled] if you wish to install USB 2.0 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card]
This field allows you to select the primary graphics card. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card] [Onboard VGA]
The option [Onboard VGA] appears only when the onboard VGA is either used or enabled.
Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]
(appears on LAN models only)
This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
This field allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller chipset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.4.3.1 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion

IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]

These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The setting [No/ICU] for an IRQ field indicates that you are using 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]

Power Menu

The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity.

ACPI Suspend To RAM [Enabled]
This field allows you to enable or disable the ACPI Suspend-to-RAM feature. To support this feature, the +5VSB of the power supply should have the capacity to provide more than 720mA current. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Suspend Mode [Disabled]

Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1~2 Min] [2~3 Min] [4~5 min] [8~9 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [1 hour]
PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off]
When set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [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]

2.5.1 Power Up Control

AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]
This allows you to 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 back to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State]
Wake/Power Up On Ext. Modem [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power Up On PCI Device [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar]
This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

NETFOCUS

NL Series DVR
NL120 (4CH,8CH,16CH) / NL30 (4CH,8CH,16CH)

Digital Intelligence

Economical solution by flexible hardware
The NetFocus NL Series DVRs are economical digital video recording solution specifically designed for a wide range of marketplaces with competitive price and hardware flexibility. Camera number can be expandable without adding more capture boards. Distinct image quality and all features of the software are supported as same as high end model. NL Series DVRs are classified with NL120 and NL30 as recording frame rate.
Model : NL120(4, 8, 16ch) NL30(4, 8, 16ch)
Video input : 4, 8, 16ch (Expandable) Displaying speed : Max. 30 ~ 120fps Recording speed : Max. 30 ~ 120fps Audio recording : 1ch 1 Composite is supported. Available to operate in the tower case
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Monitoring mode

Search mode

CMS mode

The easy-to-use GUI (Graphic User Interface) combined with modern style and indispensable features is one of strengths of NEFOCUS DVR. In addition, GUI creation is possibly to design under the customizable requirements

NetFocus Benefits

Security Solution Integrator Worldwide: Fore Tech has successfully accomplished to supply various projective tenders of global organizations, enterprises and government agencies around world. We are fully ready to supply any technical integrating for your demand. Opportunity for your leading market : We never hesitate to answer of small demand where comes from small enterprises and we promise to firstly consider long-term business for mutual Win-Win success. Prompt Reacted Service : We have completed to be systemized of Trade Service where the answer of your problem is sent in 12 hours and in 36 hours for the definite answer. Professional Design : To help your local marketing, all designers of us interface with the best designed GUI and Logo where used to premise in bulk orders. Feature-Rich Solutions : Based on advanced technologies, we provide superior solutions which involve practical features for all customers desired. In addition, we have developed powerful network solutions which upgraded video remote monitoring. Highest Level of on-line Performance : Other similar network programs provide only simple features. But, we provide powerful network program which allows to register max 255 site and access max 16sites or 16channels.
Product Specifications : NL120-4CH
Spilt screen display 1,4 Division / Full screen Display Speed Real-time Recording speed NTSC: Max. 120fps/ PAL: Max. 120fps Video Input 4CH Video Output 1 RGB*VGA, 1 Composite-TV Output 16CH Loop Out Recording Mode Continuous, Motion-Detection, Sensor, Intensive Sensor/Motion, Instant, Pre-REC (60sec), Post-REC (240sec) Search Mode Time Table (Time, Camera), Calendar (Daily, Monthly, Yearly), Special Search (Event, Camera, Time) Sensor/Control 4 Inputs & 4 Outputs System Watchdog Automatic reset against system conflicts Resolution NTSC : 320*240, 640*480 / PAL: 320*240, 640*480 Compression MPEG4 Audio Input 1CH Motion Detection 5 Regions per Channel / Adjustable sensitivity / Beeping / Show region Pan/Tilt/Zoom RS-232, 422, 485 / multiple PTZ controller / Remote PTZ controller / Tour Remote Control CMS (Remote View, Search, Setup, P/T/Z via TCP/IP, ISDN and PSTN), Web-CMS Multi-Connection N:N Video Authentication Fully authenticated by MediaSec USA watermarking software (Optional) Emergency Transmission EMC (Automatic image transmission through Pop-Up window) / Single & Multiple screen Heat Load 0c - 65c

FORE TECH CO.,LTD

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System Configurations : NL120-4CH
CPU : INTEL Celeron 2.0G Main board : ASUS P4PE, P4PE-X Memory : DDR 256 (PC2100) HDD : SEAGATE 80GB(7200RPM) VGA : ATI Radeon 64M(7000, 7200, 8000)
Product Specifications : NL120-8CH
Spilt screen display 1,4A/4B,8 Division / Full screen Display Speed NTSC: Max. 120fps/ PAL: Max. 100fps Recording speed NTSC: Max. 120fps/ PAL: Max. 100fps Video Input 8CH (Additional board) Video Output 1 RGB*VGA, 1 Composite-TV Output 16CH Loop Out Recording Mode Continuous, Motion-Detection, Sensor, Intensive Sensor/Motion, Instant, Pre-REC (60sec), Post-REC (240sec) Search Mode Time Table (Time, Camera), Calendar (Daily, Monthly, Yearly), Special Search (Event, Camera, Time) Sensor/Control 4 Inputs & 4 Outputs System Watchdog Automatic reset against system conflicts Resolution NTSC : 320*240 / PAL: 320*240 Compression MPEG4 Audio Input 1CH Motion Detection 5 Regions per Channel / Adjustable sensitivity / Beeping / Show region Pan/Tilt/Zoom RS-232, 422, 485 / multiple PTZ controller / Remote PTZ controller / Tour Remote Control CMS (Remote View, Search, Setup, P/T/Z via TCP/IP, ISDN and PSTN), Web-CMS Multi-Connection N:N Video Authentication Fully authenticated by MediaSec USA watermarking software (Optional) Emergency Transmission EMC (Automatic image transmission through Pop-Up window) / Single & Multiple screen Heat Load 0c - 65c

System Configurations : NL120-8CH
Product Specifications : NL120-16CH
Spilt screen display 1,4(Quad A/B/C/D),9,16 Division / Full screen Display Speed NTSC: Max. 120fps/ PAL: Max. 100fps Recording speed NTSC: Max. 120fps/ PAL: Max. 100fps Video Input 16CH BNC / 16CH SLOT (Octopus Cable) Video Output 1 RGB*VGA, 1 Composite-TV Output 16CH Loop Out Recording Mode Continuous, Motion-Detection, Sensor, Intensive Sensor/Motion, Instant, Pre-REC (60sec), Post-REC (240sec) Search Mode Time Table (Time, Camera), Calendar (Daily, Monthly, Yearly), Special Search (Event, Camera, Time) Sensor/Control 4 Inputs & 4 Outputs System Watchdog Automatic reset against system conflicts Resolution NTSC : 320*240 / PAL: 320*240 Compression MPEG4 Audio Input 1CH Motion Detection 5 Regions per Channel / Adjustable sensitivity / Beeping / Show region Pan/Tilt/Zoom RS-232, 422, 485 / multiple PTZ controller / Remote PTZ controller / Tour Remote Control CMS (Remote View, Search, Setup, P/T/Z via TCP/IP, ISDN and PSTN), Web-CMS Multi-Connection N:N Video Authentication Fully authenticated by MediaSec USA watermarking software (Optional) Emergency Transmission EMC (Automatic image transmission through Pop-Up window) / Single & Multiple screen Heat Load 0c - 65c
System Configurations : NL120-16CH
Product Specifications : NL30-4CH
Spilt screen display 1,4 Division / Full screen Display Speed NTSC: Max. 30fps/ PAL: Max. 30fps Recording speed NTSC: Max. 30fps/ PAL: Max. 30fps Video Input 4CH Video Output 1 RGB*VGA, 1 Composite-TV Output 16CH Loop Out Recording Mode Continuous, Motion-Detection, Sensor, Intensive Sensor/Motion, Instant, Pre-REC (60sec), Post-REC (240sec) Search Mode Time Table (Time, Camera), Calendar (Daily, Monthly, Yearly), Special Search (Event, Camera, Time) Sensor/Control 4 Inputs & 4 Outputs System Watchdog Automatic reset against system conflicts Resolution NTSC : 320*240 / PAL: 320*240 Compression MPEG4 Audio Input 1CH Motion Detection 5 Regions per Channel / Adjustable sensitivity / Beeping / Show region Pan/Tilt/Zoom RS-232, 422, 485 / multiple PTZ controller / Remote PTZ controller / Tour Remote Control CMS (Remote View, Search, Setup, P/T/Z via TCP/IP, ISDN and PSTN), Web-CMS Multi-Connection N:N Video Authentication Fully authenticated by MediaSec USA watermarking software (Optional) Emergency Transmission EMC (Automatic image transmission through Pop-Up window) / Single & Multiple screen Heat Load 0c - 65c

System Configurations : NL30-4CH
Product Specifications : NL30-8CH
Spilt screen display 1,4A/4B,8 Division / Full screen Display Speed NTSC: Max. 30fps/ PAL: Max. 30fps Recording speed NTSC: Max. 30fps/ PAL: Max. 30fps Video Input 8CH (Additional board) Video Output 1 RGB*VGA, 1 Composite-TV Output 16CH Loop Out Recording Mode Continuous, Motion-Detection, Sensor, Intensive Sensor/Motion, Instant, Pre-REC (60sec), Post-REC (240sec) Search Mode Time Table (Time, Camera), Calendar (Daily, Monthly, Yearly), Special Search (Event, Camera, Time) Sensor/Control 4 Inputs & 4 Outputs System Watchdog Automatic reset against system conflicts Resolution NTSC : 320*240 / PAL: 320*240 Compression MPEG4 Audio Input 1CH Motion Detection 5 Regions per Channel / Adjustable sensitivity / Beeping / Show region Pan/Tilt/Zoom RS-232, 422, 485 / multiple PTZ controller / Remote PTZ controller / Tour Remote Control CMS (Remote View, Search, Setup, P/T/Z via TCP/IP, ISDN and PSTN), Web-CMS Multi-Connection N:N Video Authentication Fully authenticated by MediaSec USA watermarking software (Optional) Emergency Transmission EMC (Automatic image transmission through Pop-Up window) / Single & Multiple screen Heat Load 0c - 65c
System Configurations : NL30-8CH
Product Specifications : NL30-16CH
Spilt screen display 1,4(Quad A/B/C/D),9,16 Division / Full screen Display Speed NTSC: Max. 30fps/ PAL: Max. 30fps Recording speed NTSC: Max. 30fps/ PAL: Max. 30fps Video Input 16CH BNC / 16CH SLOT (Octopus Cable) Video Output 1 RGB*VGA, 1 Composite-TV Output 16CH Loop Out Recording Mode Continuous, Motion-Detection, Sensor, Intensive Sensor/Motion, Instant, Pre-REC (60sec), Post-REC (240sec) Search Mode Time Table (Time, Camera), Calendar (Daily, Monthly, Yearly), Special Search (Event, Camera, Time) Sensor/Control 4 Inputs & 4 Outputs System Watchdog Automatic reset against system conflicts Resolution NTSC : 320*240 / PAL: 320*240 Compression MPEG4 Audio Input 1CH Motion Detection 5 Regions per Channel / Adjustable sensitivity / Beeping / Show region Pan/Tilt/Zoom RS-232, 422, 485 / multiple PTZ controller / Remote PTZ controller / Tour Remote Control CMS (Remote View, Search, Setup, P/T/Z via TCP/IP, ISDN and PSTN), Web-CMS Multi-Connection N:N Video Authentication Fully authenticated by MediaSec USA watermarking software (Optional) Emergency Transmission EMC (Automatic image transmission through Pop-Up window) / Single & Multiple screen Heat Load 0c - 65c
System Configurations : NL30-16CH