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... Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to eight USB 2.0 ports. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. This CODEC provides high-quality 6-channel audio, S/PDIF out support and connector sensing function without having to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-3 supporting up to a fast 480 Mbps on 0.13 or 0.09 micron process. Integrated Graphics The Intel® 845GE chipset delivers realistic 3D/2D graphics with USB 1.1. 6-Channel Audio solution Onboard...
... Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to eight USB 2.0 ports. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. This CODEC provides high-quality 6-channel audio, S/PDIF out support and connector sensing function without having to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-3 supporting up to a fast 480 Mbps on 0.13 or 0.09 micron process. Integrated Graphics The Intel® 845GE chipset delivers realistic 3D/2D graphics with USB 1.1. 6-Channel Audio solution Onboard...
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... available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - shared - - - - - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. used - - - - - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 shared - - - - - - PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - used - - See Chapter 2 for...
... available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - shared - - - - - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. used - - - - - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 shared - - - - - - PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - used - - See Chapter 2 for...
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... NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. ® P4GE-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P4GE-MX Keyboard power setting 3. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices.
... NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. ® P4GE-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P4GE-MX Keyboard power setting 3. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices.
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... restore the BIOS in the support CD. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. Windows® ME environment a. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer. Use this motherboard using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • A working BIOS file for this motherboard is recommended that updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS gets corrupted...
... restore the BIOS in the support CD. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. Windows® ME environment a. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer. Use this motherboard using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • A working BIOS file for this motherboard is recommended that updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS gets corrupted...
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... ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility...
... ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility...
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... Access Mode fields. Primary and Secondary Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Press enter to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive, if the hard drive is installed or if you wish to manually enter the hard disk information, set the IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave to [Manual] to enter the Hard Disk Drive values manually. In cases of an IDE hard disk drive. In these cases, select [Manual] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Refer to the drive documentation or the drive label for this sub-menu. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard...
... Access Mode fields. Primary and Secondary Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Press enter to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive, if the hard drive is installed or if you wish to manually enter the hard disk information, set the IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave to [Manual] to enter the Hard Disk Drive values manually. In cases of an IDE hard disk drive. In these cases, select [Manual] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Refer to the drive documentation or the drive label for this sub-menu. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard...
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... FSB and system memory frequency. The default setting is calculated based on the CPU installed. To do so, highlight the item then press to use as the primary boot device. DRAM RAS# to display a pop-up menu. Configuration options: [PC100] [PC133] [Auto] AGP Aperture Size (MB) [64] Sets the size of the device installed. The configuration option values depend on the capacity of the AGP aperture. When enabled, the bus speed is [Auto]. Enter a value from the...
... FSB and system memory frequency. The default setting is calculated based on the CPU installed. To do so, highlight the item then press to use as the primary boot device. DRAM RAS# to display a pop-up menu. Configuration options: [PC100] [PC133] [Auto] AGP Aperture Size (MB) [64] Sets the size of the device installed. The configuration option values depend on the capacity of the AGP aperture. When enabled, the bus speed is [Auto]. Enter a value from the...
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... you installed Windows® XP operating system. 2.4.2 Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled] Disables or enables the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] Disables or enables the On-chip Primary PCI IDE support. Set this item to Disabled, if you to set a PIO (Programmable Input/Output) mode for primary IDE devices. Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This field enables or disables the clock generator...
... you installed Windows® XP operating system. 2.4.2 Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled] Disables or enables the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] Disables or enables the On-chip Primary PCI IDE support. Set this item to Disabled, if you to set a PIO (Programmable Input/Output) mode for primary IDE devices. Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This field enables or disables the clock generator...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mouse Support [Enabled] Disables or enables the USB mouse support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3] These fields allow you to automatically set to auto-detect if there are any AC'97-compliant devices installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] USB Controller [Enabled] Disables or enables the USB controller.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Disables or enables the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mouse Support [Enabled] Disables or enables the USB mouse support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3] These fields allow you to automatically set to auto-detect if there are any AC'97-compliant devices installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] USB Controller [Enabled] Disables or enables the USB controller.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Disables or enables the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support...
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... activated for less than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume by PCI card [Enabled] Disables or enables the PME to generate a wake event from soft-off mode. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-21 Hot Key Power ON [Ctrl-F1] Allows you to set a hot-key to wake up the system from soft-off mode when the external modem receives a call. Configuration options: [Auto] [Yes] [No] Power Button < 4 Sec [Instant-Off] When set whether the system will go to...
... activated for less than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume by PCI card [Enabled] Disables or enables the PME to generate a wake event from soft-off mode. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-21 Hot Key Power ON [Ctrl-F1] Allows you to set a hot-key to wake up the system from soft-off mode when the external modem receives a call. Configuration options: [Auto] [Yes] [No] Power Button < 4 Sec [Instant-Off] When set whether the system will go to...
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... corresponding updates to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of your computer. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup...
... corresponding updates to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of your computer. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup...
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...audio driver and applications. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Application Accelerator. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard...
...audio driver and applications. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Application Accelerator. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard...
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...-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader® V5.0. The Acrobat® Reader® software is for detailed information. You may also find this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on the inside front cover of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
...-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader® V5.0. The Acrobat® Reader® software is for detailed information. You may also find this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on the inside front cover of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
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... advanced sound cards. Integrated Graphics The Intel® 845GE chipset delivers realistic 3D/2D graphics with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-3 The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. This motherboard supports 533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. This CODEC provides high-quality 6-channel audio, S/PDIF out support and connector sensing function without having to eight USB 2.0 ports...
... advanced sound cards. Integrated Graphics The Intel® 845GE chipset delivers realistic 3D/2D graphics with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-3 The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. This motherboard supports 533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. This CODEC provides high-quality 6-channel audio, S/PDIF out support and connector sensing function without having to eight USB 2.0 ports...
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... on the keyboard. USBPWR_12 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_34 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB device wake up USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ® P4GE-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P4GE-MX Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows...
... on the keyboard. USBPWR_12 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_34 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB device wake up USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ® P4GE-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P4GE-MX Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows...
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... update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the optical drive. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Select your system. The ASUS Update initial screen...
... update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the optical drive. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Select your system. The ASUS Update initial screen...
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...] Init Display First [PCI Slot] Selects which graphics controller to disable or enable the auto-detect function of the PCI clock. The default setting is calculated based on the capacity of the AGP aperture. Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] Allows you to the DRAM. Configuration options: [3] [2] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] Sets the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to set the FSB and system memory frequency. CPU Clock [100MHz] This item allows you to use as the primary boot device.
...] Init Display First [PCI Slot] Selects which graphics controller to disable or enable the auto-detect function of the PCI clock. The default setting is calculated based on the capacity of the AGP aperture. Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] Allows you to the DRAM. Configuration options: [3] [2] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] Sets the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to set the FSB and system memory frequency. CPU Clock [100MHz] This item allows you to use as the primary boot device.
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... 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3] These fields allow you to automatically set the address of the onboard parallel port connector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AC97 Audio [Auto] Disables or set to set the address for compatible IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] USB Controller [Enabled] Disables or enables the USB controller.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Disables or enables the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration...
... 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3] These fields allow you to automatically set the address of the onboard parallel port connector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AC97 Audio [Auto] Disables or set to set the address for compatible IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] USB Controller [Enabled] Disables or enables the USB controller.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Disables or enables the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration...
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... detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio driver and applications. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver...
... detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio driver and applications. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver...
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ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on the inside front cover of the BIOS from their PC at a healthy operating condition. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. Install ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. You may also find this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support PC-CILLIN Installs the TrendMicro™ PC-cillin™...
ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on the inside front cover of the BIOS from their PC at a healthy operating condition. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. Install ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. You may also find this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support PC-CILLIN Installs the TrendMicro™ PC-cillin™...