1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4PE BP motherboard!

The ASUS P4PE BP motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

The P4PE BP incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the Intel® 845PE chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.

Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4PE BP is your perfect vehicle to get ahead in the world of power computing!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your P4PE BP package for the following items.

ASUS P4PE BP motherboard

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)

ASUS P4PE BP series support CD

ASUS USB 2.0/GAME module

ASUS S/PDIF module

ASUS USB Flash Disk

InterVideo WinDVD Suite CD

Instant Music keyboard label

IDE and FDD airflow cables

I/O shield

Bag of extra jumper caps

User Guide

Quick Setup Guide and Reference Card (retail boxes only)

Jumpers and Connectors Sticker (retail boxes only)

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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