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... Monitor 2-24 2.6 Boot Menu 2-24 2.7 Exit Menu 2-26 Chapter 3 - Starting Up 3-1 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Software installation menu 3-3 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu 3-3 3.2.4 DOS Utility installation menu 3-4 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-4 3.3 Software Information 3-5 3.3.1 ASUS Update 3-5 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe 3-6 Starting ASUS PC Probe 3-6 Using ASUS PC Probe 3-7 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon 3-9 iv
... Monitor 2-24 2.6 Boot Menu 2-24 2.7 Exit Menu 2-26 Chapter 3 - Starting Up 3-1 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Software installation menu 3-3 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu 3-3 3.2.4 DOS Utility installation menu 3-4 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-4 3.3 Software Information 3-5 3.3.1 ASUS Update 3-5 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe 3-6 Starting ASUS PC Probe 3-6 Using ASUS PC Probe 3-7 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon 3-9 iv
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x P4BGL-MX specifications summary BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, EEPROM, ASUS JumperFree, Award BIOS with ACPI, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, Green, TCAV (Trend Chip Away Virus) Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0. Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by PME, WOL by BME Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x USB Bracket IDE cable FDD cable * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x P4BGL-MX specifications summary BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, EEPROM, ASUS JumperFree, Award BIOS with ACPI, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, Green, TCAV (Trend Chip Away Virus) Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0. Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by PME, WOL by BME Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x USB Bracket IDE cable FDD cable * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.9 Expansion slots The P4BGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information DO NOT force a DIMM into a ...socket to 2GB non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR. 80 Pins P4BGL-MX 104 Pins P4BGL-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. A...
... System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.9 Expansion slots The P4BGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information DO NOT force a DIMM into a ...socket to 2GB non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR. 80 Pins P4BGL-MX 104 Pins P4BGL-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. A...
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... 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 used - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - 1.9.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3 ... used - - - - - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN -
... 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 used - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - 1.9.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3 ... used - - - - - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN -
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... NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to update the BIOS The BIOS information in the boot sequence. 4. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you see on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to run AFLASH...
... NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to update the BIOS The BIOS information in the boot sequence. 4. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you see on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to run AFLASH...
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Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. Starting Up ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-1
Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. Starting Up ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-1
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Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that are subject to change at any time without notice. Simply click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN ... menu did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on the specific option of your CD-ROM drive. 3.1 Install an operating system The P4BGL-MX motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features...
Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that are subject to change at any time without notice. Simply click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN ... menu did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on the specific option of your CD-ROM drive. 3.1 Install an operating system The P4BGL-MX motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features...
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... 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Update Installs utility to optimize 3D graphics output. E-Color 3Deep This item installs application to download and update motherboard BIOS. 3.2.2 Software Installation menu ASUS PC ...Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. DirectX This item installs the Microsoft DirectX V8.1 driver. Acrobat Reader This installs software for viewing files in...
... 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Update Installs utility to optimize 3D graphics output. E-Color 3Deep This item installs application to download and update motherboard BIOS. 3.2.2 Software Installation menu ASUS PC ...Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. DirectX This item installs the Microsoft DirectX V8.1 driver. Acrobat Reader This installs software for viewing files in...
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INF Driver Click this item to display information about the Flash BIOS Utility (DOS Version). 3.2.5 ASUS contact information 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting-Up LAN This item installs the Realtek LAN driver. 3.2.4 DOS utility menu Flash BIOS Utility DOS Version Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Application Accelerator. Intel Application Accelerator Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Chipset update driver. Audio This item installs the Realtek audio driver. Display This item installs the Intel graphics display driver.
INF Driver Click this item to display information about the Flash BIOS Utility (DOS Version). 3.2.5 ASUS contact information 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting-Up LAN This item installs the Realtek LAN driver. 3.2.4 DOS utility menu Flash BIOS Utility DOS Version Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Application Accelerator. Intel Application Accelerator Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Chipset update driver. Audio This item installs the Realtek audio driver. Display This item installs the Intel graphics display driver.
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...succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Select desired update method. If you selected Updating or Downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download. This utility requires an Internet connection either ...Provider (ISP). From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-5 Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow these steps to use the...
...succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Select desired update method. If you selected Updating or Downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download. This utility requires an Internet connection either ...Provider (ISP). From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-5 Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow these steps to use the...