P6L40-A4
P6L40-A4E
E User’s Manual
User’s Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Product Description
The
P6L40-A4E
mainboard represents the highest level of technology available in PC
Mainboards today. Designed as a flexible, high-performance and cost-effective solution for
System Integrators and End Users alike, the P6L40-A4E provides the power and
expandability to meet the requirements of the most advanced operating systems and
software applications.
The P6L40-A4E features “SLOT 1” architecture, a modular design that supports Intel
®
Pentium
®
II
processors. The ATX form factor design allows for more efficient system
assembly with built-in mouse, serial and parallel port connectors. This eliminates the need
for separate ribbon cable/connector brackets and speeds the manufacturing process.
The P6L40-A4E is designed to provide greater overall system throughput by utilizing the
latest in I/O technology. By incorporating such advanced features as Bus Mastering IDE and
Universal Serial Bus (USB) onto the mainboard, optimum system performance is assured
and system design and implementation is simplified.
Fully “Plug & Play” compatible via an Award BIOS, the P6L40-A4E facilitates easy system
configuration and peripheral setup. Advanced BIOS features include Intelligent Hardware
Monitoring and Alert functions. The Award BIOS also supports ACPI readiness and is
compatible with PC97 specification. With support for up to 384MB of System RAM (Type
auto-detected by mainboard BIOS), 3.3V SDRAM, and 3.3V EDO, the P6L40-A4E is the
ideal foundation for high-end computer systems.
Item Checklist
Your mainboard package should include the items listed below. Damaged or missing items
should be reported to your vendor.
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The P6L40-A4E mainboard
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Floppy disk ribbon cable
þ
IDE ribbon cable
þ
Diskette containing software for
updating the FLASH BIOS and IDE
drivers
þ
This User’s Manual
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CPU Retention Kit:
- Rack with nuts
×
1
- Washer with screws
×
2
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Optional Thermal Sensor Cable
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Optional I/O Shield
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Optional Infrared Module
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Optional AGP Graphic Card