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Motherboard Info ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Motherboard Info ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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... start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ASUS P4BGL-MX series support CD 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4BGL-MX motherboard! The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS P4BGL-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in the long line of...
... start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ASUS P4BGL-MX series support CD 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4BGL-MX motherboard! The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS P4BGL-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in the long line of...
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This motherboard is yet another high-quality motherboard from ASUS. For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. 1.4 Motherboard components 1 23 4 56 7 8 14 13 12 15 16 25 24 23 22 ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 9 10 11 17 18 19 20 21 1-3 1.3 Introduction The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction.
This motherboard is yet another high-quality motherboard from ASUS. For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. 1.4 Motherboard components 1 23 4 56 7 8 14 13 12 15 16 25 24 23 22 ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 9 10 11 17 18 19 20 21 1-3 1.3 Introduction The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction.
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... serial devices. 24 USB 2.0 ports. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. 20 Microphone jack. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-5 These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI and LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum output. 14 Single-Chip Fast...
... serial devices. 24 USB 2.0 ports. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. 20 Microphone jack. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-5 These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI and LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum output. 14 Single-Chip Fast...
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..., and/or components. 1.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the component. 5. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-7 This socket is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or...
..., and/or components. 1.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the component. 5. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-7 This socket is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or...
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...) 15 Secondary Ultra ATA Controller (dual fifo) *These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - used - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9
...) 15 Secondary Ultra ATA Controller (dual fifo) *These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - used - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9
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...RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Clear RTC RAM J1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you wish to [1-2] 4.... setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. You can supply at least 1A on the keyboard . P4BGL-MX KBPWR1 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4BGL-MX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-11 Re-install the battery. 5. This feature requires an ATX power supply that include system setup...
...RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Clear RTC RAM J1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you wish to [1-2] 4.... setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. You can supply at least 1A on the keyboard . P4BGL-MX KBPWR1 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4BGL-MX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-11 Re-install the battery. 5. This feature requires an ATX power supply that include system setup...
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...markings on the floppy ribbon cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper caps from the pins. P4BGL-MX PIN 1 P4BGL-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. If you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to..." and "GND" are shorted with intrusion detection feature. When you wish to PIN 1. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Chassis Alarm Lead ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-13 This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. 2. After connecting one end...
...markings on the floppy ribbon cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper caps from the pins. P4BGL-MX PIN 1 P4BGL-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. If you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to..." and "GND" are shorted with intrusion detection feature. When you wish to PIN 1. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Chassis Alarm Lead ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-13 This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. 2. After connecting one end...
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...! 7. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4BGL-MX CD1(Black) AUX1(White) P4BGL-MX Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-15 CPUFAN1 GND +12V Rotation P4BGL-MX CHASFAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4BGL-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to go across the...
...! 7. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4BGL-MX CD1(Black) AUX1(White) P4BGL-MX Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-15 CPUFAN1 GND +12V Rotation P4BGL-MX CHASFAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4BGL-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to go across the...
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... as shown in the rear panel of the chassis. Serial connector (9-pin COM2 ) This 9-pin connector connects to the pin definitions. COM2 PIN 1 P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Serial COM2 Bracket ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-17 You must also configure the UART2 Use As parameter in BIOS to this feature. Connect the COM2 cable to set UART2 for...
... as shown in the rear panel of the chassis. Serial connector (9-pin COM2 ) This 9-pin connector connects to the pin definitions. COM2 PIN 1 P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Serial COM2 Bracket ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-17 You must also configure the UART2 Use As parameter in BIOS to this feature. Connect the COM2 cable to set UART2 for...
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ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-19 Pressing the power switch while in which system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system ...
ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-19 Pressing the power switch while in which system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system ...
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BIOS Information ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD.
BIOS Information ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD.
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...save a copy of the motherboard's original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to a floppy disk. if you see ASUS contact information on a piece of booting from A:\, Press [ESC] to go through the long process of paper. The EZ Flash is built... You will copy file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. Reboot the computer. 3. Device not ready." ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4BGL-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001 BIOS Model : P4BGL-MX BIOS Built Date : 09/16/02 Please Enter File...
...save a copy of the motherboard's original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to a floppy disk. if you see ASUS contact information on a piece of booting from A:\, Press [ESC] to go through the long process of paper. The EZ Flash is built... You will copy file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. Reboot the computer. 3. Device not ready." ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4BGL-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001 BIOS Model : P4BGL-MX BIOS Built Date : 09/16/02 Please Enter File...
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File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: P4BGL-MX Boot Block WARNING! The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! ..._ If you typed Y. Press . 6. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ 7. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-3 appears. Press to reboot" appears. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type...
File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: P4BGL-MX Boot Block WARNING! The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! ..._ If you typed Y. Press . 6. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ 7. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-3 appears. Press to reboot" appears. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type...
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... 1. Boot from the Main menu and press . At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-5 Type a filename and the path, for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve...
... 1. Boot from the Main menu and press . At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-5 Type a filename and the path, for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve...
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... submenus and make changes to locate and load the Operating System. It is highlighted. BOOT Use this menu to enable and make it as possible. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-7 Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to use the Setup program, you may not exactly match what you to reconfigure your...
... submenus and make changes to locate and load the Operating System. It is highlighted. BOOT Use this menu to enable and make it as possible. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-7 Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to use the Setup program, you may not exactly match what you to reconfigure your...
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... the or + keys to move the highlight to load the Setup default values. Sub-menu Note that a right pointer symbol (as you would within a menu. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-9 Valid values for the currently highlighted field. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. To display a submenu, move between...
... the or + keys to move the highlight to load the Setup default values. Sub-menu Note that a right pointer symbol (as you would within a menu. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-9 Valid values for the currently highlighted field. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. To display a submenu, move between...
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Refer to the drive documentation or label for this sub-menu. Refer to the next section for details. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-11 Before attempting to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for ...
Refer to the drive documentation or label for this sub-menu. Refer to the next section for details. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-11 Before attempting to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for ...
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... capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum] SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you entered. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-13 You may also manually configure this field, set value may decrease system performance. To make changes to this field. Refer to the documentation...
... capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum] SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you entered. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-13 You may also manually configure this field, set value may decrease system performance. To make changes to this field. Refer to the documentation...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. When set to detect a USB device at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. When set to detect a USB device at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of...