Asus P4B User Manual

ASUS P4B motherboard user guide 2-5
2.4.2 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
90°-100° angle.
Figure 2-5 Intel 478-pin ZIF Socket
Figure 2-6 CPU Socket Lever at 90° -100° Angle
Socket Lever
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle,
otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
90 -100

Asus P4B Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Socket Type	Socket 478
Chipset	Intel 845
Memory Slots	3
IDE Ports	2
Audio	AC'97
LAN	10/100 Mbps
Supported Processors	Intel Pentium 4
Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
AGP Slot	1 (AGP 4X)
PCI Slots	6
Storage Interfaces	ATA-100

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2.1 Motherboard Installation

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the motherboard into a computer chassis.

2.3 Before You Proceed

Essential precautions and safety guidelines before handling hardware.

2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Details on the CPU socket and installation procedures.

2.5 System Memory

Information on DIMM sockets, memory configurations, and installation.

2.7 Switches and Jumpers

Chapter 3: Powering Up

3.1 Starting Up for the First Time

Procedures for the initial power-on sequence and checks.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

4.1 Managing and Updating BIOS

Guide on how to save and update the system's BIOS firmware.

4.3 Main Menu

4.4 Advanced Menu

4.6 Boot Menu

Chapter 5: Software Support

5.1 Install an Operating System

Guidance on installing compatible operating systems like Windows.