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Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGV-MX motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard Info ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-1
Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGV-MX motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard Info ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-1
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1.1 Welcome! The ASUS P4BGV-MX motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS P4BGV-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4BGV-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in ASUS P4BGV-MX series support CD 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4BGV-MX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in ...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Before you for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide I/O Shield If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
1.1 Welcome! The ASUS P4BGV-MX motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS P4BGV-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4BGV-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in ASUS P4BGV-MX series support CD 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4BGV-MX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in ...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Before you for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide I/O Shield If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
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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 P4BGV-MX Motherboard 9 10 11 17 18 19 20 21 1-3 This motherboard is yet another high-quality motherboard from ASUS. 1.3 Introduction The ASUS P4BGV-MX motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction.
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 P4BGV-MX Motherboard 9 10 11 17 18 19 20 21 1-3 This motherboard is yet another high-quality motherboard from ASUS. 1.3 Introduction The ASUS P4BGV-MX motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction.
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... are available for a PS/2 mouse. 16 Parallel port. This purple 6-pin connector is for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. 22 Video port. ASUS P4BGV-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...
... are available for a PS/2 mouse. 16 Parallel port. This purple 6-pin connector is for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. 22 Video port. ASUS P4BGV-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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...; 4 478/Northwood Processor. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This socket is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. P4BGV-MX P4BGV-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes...
...; 4 478/Northwood Processor. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This socket is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. P4BGV-MX P4BGV-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes...
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used - - - - - used - - - - Onboard Audio - PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - used - - shared - - - - - - used - ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-9 PCI slot 2 - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between two PCI groups. Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards ...
used - - - - - used - - - - Onboard Audio - PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - used - - shared - - - - - - used - ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-9 PCI slot 2 - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between two PCI groups. Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards ...
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... to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to [1-2] 4. Remove the battery. 3. P4BGV-MX KBPWR1 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4BGV-MX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-11 J1 P4BGV-MX P4BGV-MX Clear RTC RAM 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC...
... to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to [1-2] 4. Remove the battery. 3. P4BGV-MX KBPWR1 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) P4BGV-MX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-11 J1 P4BGV-MX P4BGV-MX Clear RTC RAM 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC...
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... a high-level signal to this lead to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is for a chassis designed with a jumper cap. 2. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4BGV-MX P4BGV-MX Chassis Alarm Lead ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-13 After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to record a chassis intrusion event. FLOPPY1 NOTE: Orient the red markings...
... a high-level signal to this lead to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is for a chassis designed with a jumper cap. 2. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P4BGV-MX P4BGV-MX Chassis Alarm Lead ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-13 After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to record a chassis intrusion event. FLOPPY1 NOTE: Orient the red markings...
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...jumpers! Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the fan connectors. CPUFAN1 GND +12V Rotation P4BGV-MX CHASFAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4BGV-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the ground pin. CPU and Chassis Fan..., or MPEG card. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4BGV-MX CD1(Black) AUX1(White) P4BGV-MX Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-15 The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. Lack of 1A (12W) at +12V...
...jumpers! Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the fan connectors. CPUFAN1 GND +12V Rotation P4BGV-MX CHASFAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4BGV-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the ground pin. CPU and Chassis Fan..., or MPEG card. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4BGV-MX CD1(Black) AUX1(White) P4BGV-MX Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-15 The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. Lack of 1A (12W) at +12V...
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... CIR+5V +5V IRRX GND IRTX Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View SIR CIR IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX P4BGV-MX Infrared Module Connector 11. COM2 PIN 1 P4BGV-MX P4BGV-MX Serial COM2 Bracket ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-17 Use the ten pins as shown in BIOS to set UART2 for use with IR. Serial connector (9-pin COM2...
... CIR+5V +5V IRRX GND IRTX Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View SIR CIR IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX P4BGV-MX Infrared Module Connector 11. COM2 PIN 1 P4BGV-MX P4BGV-MX Serial COM2 Bracket ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 1-17 Use the ten pins as shown in BIOS to set UART2 for use with IR. Serial connector (9-pin COM2...
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Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGV-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 P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-1
Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGV-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 P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-1
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...+ during POST to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4BGV-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001 BIOS Model : P4BGV-MX BIOS Built Date : 12/16/02 Please Enter File Name for ...reference only. Device not ready." Download the latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. Follow these steps to...
...+ during POST to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4BGV-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001 BIOS Model : P4BGV-MX BIOS Built Date : 12/16/02 Please Enter File Name for ...reference only. Device not ready." Download the latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. Follow these steps to...
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...the message, then type in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! Press any key to reboot the system with the update process. ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-3 EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to continue with the new BIOS. At the above prompt, type Y to look for NEW BIOS: ..._", type in File] BIOS Version: P4BGV-MX Boot Block WARNING! Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Update Main BIOS area 2. Flash Memory: SST...
...the message, then type in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! Press any key to reboot the system with the update process. ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-3 EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to continue with the new BIOS. At the above prompt, type Y to look for NEW BIOS: ..._", type in File] BIOS Version: P4BGV-MX Boot Block WARNING! Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Update Main BIOS area 2. Flash Memory: SST...
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Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created earlier. 2. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Boot from the Main menu and press ....example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to File from the floppy disk. 3. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-5 The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. To cancel this operation, press . 5. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears....
Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created earlier. 2. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Boot from the Main menu and press ....example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to File from the floppy disk. 3. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-5 The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. To cancel this operation, press . 5. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears....
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..., reconfiguring your system, or prompted to change the configuration of your computer in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM. Because the BIOS software is highlighted. ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-7 The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is a menu-driven program, which means you are for reference purposes only...
..., reconfiguring your system, or prompted to change the configuration of your computer in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM. Because the BIOS software is highlighted. ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-7 The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is a menu-driven program, which means you are for reference purposes only...
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...) appears to the left of the fields, use the set default hot key to load the Setup default values. The format is hour, minute, second. ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-9 To display a submenu, move from this field. Take some time to the field and press . This pointer indicates that you can display a sub-menu...
...) appears to the left of the fields, use the set default hot key to load the Setup default values. The format is hour, minute, second. ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-9 To display a submenu, move from this field. Take some time to the field and press . This pointer indicates that you can display a sub-menu...
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... configuration information supplied by the system during the boot process. 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to the next section for details. ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-11 Refer to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Refer to the drive documentation or label for this sub-menu. Installed Memory [XXX...
... configuration information supplied by the system during the boot process. 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to the next section for details. ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-11 Refer to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Refer to the drive documentation or label for this sub-menu. Installed Memory [XXX...
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..., Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that came with the hard drive to [User Type HDD]. Note that the drive supports. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-13
..., Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that came with the hard drive to [User Type HDD]. Note that the drive supports. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-13
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... used for expansion cards. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Otherwise, leave to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. When you set this option to [Enabled...
... used for expansion cards. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Otherwise, leave to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. When you set this option to [Enabled...
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... to select broadcast transmission and reception standards. Set this field to [Disabled] when using an AGP 1x video card. Configuration options: [Low] [Medium] [High] [Maximum] ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] AGP Capability [4X Mode] This motherboard supports the AGP 4x interface that are using ISA cards that transfers video...
... to select broadcast transmission and reception standards. Set this field to [Disabled] when using an AGP 1x video card. Configuration options: [Low] [Medium] [High] [Maximum] ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] AGP Capability [4X Mode] This motherboard supports the AGP 4x interface that are using ISA cards that transfers video...