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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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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. x 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.
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. x 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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... the expansion card. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Assign an IRQ 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. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe...
... the expansion card. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Assign an IRQ 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. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe...
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... 3 - - 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. used - - - - - used - - used - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard Audio - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 PCI slot 2 - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between two PCI groups. used - - - - 1.9.2 Standard...
... 3 - - 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. used - - - - - used - - used - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard Audio - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 PCI slot 2 - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between two PCI groups. used - - - - 1.9.2 Standard...
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... screen may be exactly the same as the first item in the above screen is for reference only. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you created. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to update the BIOS The BIOS information in the boot sequence. 4. What you boot from the floppy...
... screen may be exactly the same as the first item in the above screen is for reference only. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you created. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to update the BIOS The BIOS information in the boot sequence. 4. What you boot from the floppy...
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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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... the motherboard features. The contents of your choice. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Also, included is enabled in this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your OS documentation for... drivers menu automatically appears on the specific option of the support CD are available for this chapter for technical support. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your screen. 3.1 Install an operating system The P4BGL-MX ...
... the motherboard features. The contents of your choice. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Also, included is enabled in this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your OS documentation for... drivers menu automatically appears on the specific option of the support CD are available for this chapter for technical support. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your screen. 3.1 Install an operating system The P4BGL-MX ...
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... that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. DirectX This item installs the Microsoft DirectX V8.1 driver. PC-cillin This item installs the Trend PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software. 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 E-Color 3Deep This item installs application to download and...
... that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. DirectX This item installs the Microsoft DirectX V8.1 driver. PC-cillin This item installs the Trend PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software. 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 E-Color 3Deep This item installs application to download and...
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Audio This item installs the Realtek audio driver. Intel Application Accelerator 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 Chipset update driver. Display This item installs the Intel graphics display driver. INF Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Application Accelerator.
Audio This item installs the Realtek audio driver. Intel Application Accelerator 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 Chipset update driver. Display This item installs the Intel graphics display driver. INF Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Application Accelerator.
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... a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Click Next. 4. If you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS ... to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. If you selected Updating or Downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-5 Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. Select desired update method. Click Next...
... a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Click Next. 4. If you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS ... to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. If you selected Updating or Downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-5 Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. Select desired update method. Click Next...