Introduction

The P4B motherboard supports the latest Intel^® Pentium 4 478 Willamette / 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 2GHz frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2 cache for up to a speedy 2.4GHz frequency. The P4 offers optimized performance for audio, video, and Internet applications.

ASUS Post Reporter™

During the computer POST (Power On Self Test), ASUS Post Reporter™ provides friendly voice warning through an internal or external speaker, clearly explaining system errors and for quick and easy optimization. With the voice-ready version of the ASUS^® PC Probe software installed, voice warnings of hardware errors can also be issued in your Windows^® operating system. The bundled Winbond^® Voice Editor software allows you to add customized system voice warning and multi-language support.

ASUS EZ Plug™

The patented ASUS technology lets you use your existing power supply rathere than buying a new ATX 12V power supply. The ASUS EZ Plug™ connector 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.

ASUS MyLogo™

This new feature presented in the P4B motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system using customizable boot logos.

Digital Audio Interface

The P4B provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via an SPDIF/out (Sony-Philips Digital Interface) In/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.

Overclocking

The P4B overclocking features:

• adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution
• adjustable 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 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

The motherboard package includes a multi-language Quick Setup Guide to let you set up your system the easiest way.

Jumpers and connectors sticker

This bundled sticker illustrates the locations of the motherboard jumpers and connectors to give you an easy reference when configuring the system. Attach this sticker to your system chassis or on a place most convenient to you.