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...will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ... stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ FLASH to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using ASUS AFLASH to find more information vii ASUS contact information vii Specifications summary ix Chapter 1 - Features Contents Contents iii FCC/CDC statements v Federal Communications Commission Statement v Canadian Department of Communications Statement v Safety information vi About this guide ...
BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ FLASH to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using ASUS AFLASH to find more information vii ASUS contact information vii Specifications summary ix Chapter 1 - Features Contents Contents iii FCC/CDC statements v Federal Communications Commission Statement v Canadian Department of Communications Statement v Safety information vi About this guide ...
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P4BGL-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio LAN Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Socket 478 ofr Intel Pentium 4 ... PC2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM 3 x PCI 2 x UltraDMA 100/66 RealTek 2-channel CODEC RealTek 8101L PCI LAN integrated 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Power Loss Restart ASUS JumperFree BIOS write protections CPU Throttle 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 4 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 Port CPU/Chassis FAN connector 20 pin ATX power...
P4BGL-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio LAN Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Socket 478 ofr Intel Pentium 4 ... PC2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM 3 x PCI 2 x UltraDMA 100/66 RealTek 2-channel CODEC RealTek 8101L PCI LAN integrated 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Power Loss Restart ASUS JumperFree BIOS write protections CPU Throttle 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 4 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 Port CPU/Chassis FAN connector 20 pin ATX power...
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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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... avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor. This socket is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Whenever you uninstall... note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-7
... avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor. This socket is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Whenever you uninstall... note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-7
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... be both master devices with two ribbon cables - P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX IDE Connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA cable connector. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. PIN 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the primary IDE connector and...
... be both master devices with two ribbon cables - P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX IDE Connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA cable connector. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. PIN 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the primary IDE connector and...
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... the values for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. Press to display the first page, press to go to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. When a scroll bar appears to the main menu from any menu by simply pressing...
... the values for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. Press to display the first page, press to go to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. When a scroll bar appears to the main menu from any menu by simply pressing...
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Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 ... the system to load the Setup default values. To display a submenu, move from this field. Use the key to return to the field and press . ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-9 The format is hour, minute, second. A sub-menu contains additional options for the currently highlighted field. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the Setup ...
Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 ... the system to load the Setup default values. To display a submenu, move from this field. Use the key to return to the field and press . ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-9 The format is hour, minute, second. A sub-menu contains additional options for the currently highlighted field. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the Setup ...
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... bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This feature is not an Intel® chipset specification and does not support Intel® HyperThreading Technology.
... bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This feature is not an Intel® chipset specification and does not support Intel® HyperThreading Technology.
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...the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. You may configure your system off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State] Wake/Power Up On Ext. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up ...lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up On PCI Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to power up at a certain time of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up . Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
...the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. You may configure your system off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State] Wake/Power Up On Ext. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up ...lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up On PCI Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to power up at a certain time of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up . Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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...The P4BGL-MX motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). The contents of your choice. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Also, included is enabled in this motherboard. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your computer, the software and drivers menu automatically appears on the specific ... motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to display the menu.
...The P4BGL-MX motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). The contents of your choice. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Also, included is enabled in this motherboard. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your computer, the software and drivers menu automatically appears on the specific ... motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to display the menu.