Introduction

The P4BGL-VM offers entry-level solution for Intel P4 and Celeron processors. The integrated motherboard with Intel 845GL chipsets delivers Intel® Extreme Graphics for gaming right out of the box, USB 2.0 for ultra-fast connectivity and a wealth of special features to maximize the value of your processors.

6 USB 2.0 ports

The ASUS P4BGL-VM features USB 2.0 and 1394 support. USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity specification for peripheral devices and features transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s, while 1394 is ideal for multimedia devices such as DV cameras.

Intel® 10/100Mbps LAN (optional)

An Intel® LAN controller ensures convenient connectivity to your network, SOHO, and broadband.

ASUS EZ Flash

Updates BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable disks required.

Powerful Integrated Graphics

The P4BGL-VM delivers powerful integrated 2D and 3D graphics for functionality and value.

ASUS Reliability

All ASUS motherboards are designed and tested to meet the highest quality standards. Responsive customer support and frequent BIOS and driver updates ensure that you're getting the fastest, most reliable performance - all the time. All ASUS motherboards are also backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

Comprehensive Software Bundle

All ASUS motherboards include a valuable software bundle of popular third party programs that enable you to enjoy the full capabilities of your ASUS product:

Trend® Micro PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program

ASUS® PC Probe for system monitoring

Cyberlink® PowerPlayer SE, Video Live Mail

Key Specification Summary

Supports Intel® Pentium 4 socket 478 processors

Intel® 845GL and ICH4 chipset

2 DIMMS slots for up to 2GB of PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM support

2 x UltraDMA/100/66/33

6 x USB 2.0 ports

3 x PCI slots

C-Media® 9738 4-channel audio (optional)

Intel® 82562ET PHY (optional)

microATX form factor

CPU

Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 (Willamette / Northwood) 1.4GHz ~ 2.4GHz+

On-die 256KB L2 Cache with full speed

Chipset

North Bridge: Intel 845GL

South Bridge: Intel ICH4

Front Side Bus

400 MHz

Memory

2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 2GB PC2100 / PC1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory

Expansion Slots

3 x PCI

VGA

Chipset Integrated Brookdale-GL

IDE

2 x UltraDMA 100 / 66 / 33

Audio (optional)

C-Media 9738 4-ch

LAN (optional)

Intel® 82562ET

Special Features

Support S/PDIF out interface (on audio model only)

Power Loss Restart

ASUS® JumperFree

CPU Throttle

STR (Suspend to RAM)

Support Smart Card Reader

Back Panel I/O

1 x Parallel

1 x Serial

1 x PS/2 Keyboard

1 x PS/2 Mouse

1 x VGA

1 x Audio I/O (optional)

1 x RJ-45 (optional)

4 x USB 2.0

Internal I/O Connectors

1 x USB 2.0 connector

CPU / Chassis FAN connectors

20 pin ATX Power connector

IDE LED connector, power LED connetor

Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus, SIR

Headphone (optional)

Front Mic (optional)

CD / AUX audio in (optional)

Front Panel Audio connector

BIOS

2Mb Flash ROM, Award® BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3

Industrial Standard

PCI 2.2, USB 2.0

Manageability

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus

Support CD

Drivers

ASUS® PC Probe™

Trend® Micro PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software with Windows® XP support

ASUS® LiveUpdate™ Utility

Cyberlink® PowerPlayer SE™, VideoLive Mail™

Accessories

User's manual

IDE cable

FDD cable

9-pin COM cable

2-port USB bracket

I/O shield

Form Factor

microATX Form Factor 9.6" x 8.6"