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Asus P4GE-MX for Pentium 4 and Celeron CPUs A
strong contender for most balanced all-round platform of the year! Asus’
X Series P4GE-MX Socket 478 motherboard delivers extreme reliability, rave-grabbing
performance and exceptional stability for Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron processors.
And it supports Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology for maximized system
capability!
Featuring Asus’ Legendary Innovations Plus Support for World-Class
Components
Whether you’re building a steamroller PC that will bulldoze through any
application or a smooth, versatile all-arounder for home, office or school,
we highly recommend the P4GE-MX. This splendid motherboard supports FSB 533/400
MHz, up to 2GB unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 SDRAM memory, AGP 4X, Realtek
ALC655 6-channel audio, S/PDIF Out, plus a ton of expansion options. Based on
the Intel 845GE chipset, the Asus PAGE-MX boasts USB 2.0 (backward compatible
with current USB 1.1 peripherals), CPU Parameter Recall for protection against
failure due to overclocking, CrashFree BIOS that allows you to restore BIOS
data from a floppy even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrades
of virus invasions. And this board also offers ASUS EX BIOS Flash so you can
update BIOS directly from the BIOS setup menu, eliminating the need for DOS-based
flash utilities and bootable diskettes.
Specifications
Processor Interface:
Socket 478
Form Factor:
MicroATX
Processors Supported:
Intel Pentium 4
Intel Celeron
Additional Technologies:
HyperThreading Technology
Front Side Bus:
400MHz
533MHz
Northbridge:
Intel 845GE
Southbridge:
Intel ICH4
Memory Supported:
DDR266 (PC2100)
DDR333 (PC2700)
DDR200 (PC1600)
Number of Pins:
184-Pin
Number of Slots:
2
Maximum Memory Supported:
2GB
Channels:
6 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Realtek ALC655
Speed:
4x
LAN Type:
10/100 Mbps
AGP Slots:
1
PCI Slots:
3
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
Serial Communication Ports:
1
Parallel Ports:
1
USB Ports:
6
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
1
IDE Headers:
2
FDD Headers:
1
ATX Power Connectors:
1
VGA Ports:
1
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket 478 design. The Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and upgrade your processor.
Chipset
The P4GE-MX motherboard is based on the Intel 845GE Northbridge chipset
and the Intel ICH4 Southbridge chipset. It supports Intel Pentium 4/Celeron
processors with a FSB frequency of 400 or 533 MHz.
Memory
Expansion
The P4GE-MX motherboard contains two 184-pin DDR SDRAM memory slots. They
can support up to 2GB of memory.
AGP
Support
The P4GE-MX provides one 4X AGP slot. AGP 4x, the new generation VGA interface
specification, delivers enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth
speeds. Allowing users to have a more realistic graphics experiences while
gaming or movie watching.
IDE
The P4GE-MX IDE controller can support up to four ATA 100/66/33 devices.
LAN
The P4GE-MX comes with a LAN chip (Realtek) and provides a back panel LAN
port. Ethernet 10/100Mbps LAN Network Connection Provides high-quality 10/100
Ethernet performance for value-minded users who need straight forward network
connectivity. Ensure a high-speed, stable solution for new broadband era.
Audio
The P4GE-MX comes with an AC '97 Sound CODEC (Realtek) which supports high
quality 6 channel audio. You can experience the 3D surround sound through
integrated 6-channel audio.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
3
Customer Reviews:
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ragman1171 on
Aug 25, 2005 Customer Rating:
3.0
Value
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Features
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Quality
3.0
Performance
3.0
I got the Asus P4GE-MX to replace a blown Asus P4U-LA that came out of my HP 7955.It lined up (almost perfectly) with my case.The new board is a little smaller in width causing the two mounts closest to the front of the case to not be used,but the remaining holes lined up perfectly.I had to take the wire clips off of the power/LED connector and the ''extra'' speaker connector and connect them individually.The front USB connections also needed some modification to get them to connect.These weren't too difficult and were kind of easy to figure out.If you have a novice to intermediate background in electronics and computers then you should have no problem.On to the board itself.After about a week, it would shut down and have to cool for a few hours.After 3 weeks. It went out completely.Asus says to contact the reseller for warranty and TigerDirect told me to send it back to them.Was told a new one would be sent to me and it's on backorder.Now,no machine,no MOBO. NOT too happy.
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
This product has a
Socket A CPU Socket.
Your CPU is the heart of your computer. Keeping it cool improves
performance and prevents damage. Be sure you have a good CPU cooling
product! Click Here To View Available
A Socket CPU Cooling Products
»
To learn more about how to keep your PC Very Cool, view our
Guide To PC Cooling»
Advanced PC Build-It-Yourself Guide
Not too long ago one had to be eligible for the Genius IQ Club (Mensa)
in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
manufacturers have made it much easier for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
to create a great system.
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Having
Issues With Your PC?
Here Are Some Common Problems And Solutions!
Of course, there a thousand little things can go wrong with an average
PC. But many problems are common, and have common solutions.
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Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
This Product Has Limited Exchange Privileges.
Only defective exchanges for identical item within 30 days of purchase permitted on this product. After 30 days, please contact the manufacturer at: 812-282-2787 Option 3.
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Asus Warranty provided by:
Asus Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
ASU-P4GE-MX UPC No:
610839122493 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
10, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
4.0000 pound(s)
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
A455-1002
TigerDirect.com
Warranty Information
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Miami, FL. 33144
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A
strong contender for most balanced all-round platform of the year! Asus’
X Series P4GE-MX Socket 478 motherboard delivers extreme reliability, rave-grabbing
performance and exceptional stability for Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron processors.
And it supports Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology for maximized system
capability! 
Processor Interface:
