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... updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-10 2.2.4 General help 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu 2-10 2.2.6... 3: Software support 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 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 Audio configuration 3-5 iv
... updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-10 2.2.4 General help 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu 2-10 2.2.6... 3: Software support 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 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 Audio configuration 3-5 iv
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ix BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... 3 - - used - - shared - - - - - - used - - - - shared - - - - - - used - Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt... for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. PCI slot...
... 3 - - used - - shared - - - - - - used - - - - shared - - - - - - used - Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt... for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. PCI slot...
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...1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB 2.0 connector USB56 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as ...high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB header (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on the fan connectors! 6....
...1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB 2.0 connector USB56 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as ...high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB header (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on the fan connectors! 6....
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...for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Select your system. 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 the support CD that allows you to... copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows ...
...for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Select your system. 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 the support CD that allows you to... copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows ...
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... icon to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice...more information If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. 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 hardware. Always ...
... icon to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice...more information If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. 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 hardware. Always ...
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... load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows...
... load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows...
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... AC97 Audio Configuration panel. Launching the AC97 Audio Configuration panel From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Click the Start button to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar... the SoundEffect icon on your audio devices are connected properly. If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you to check if your PC. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5
... AC97 Audio Configuration panel. Launching the AC97 Audio Configuration panel From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Click the Start button to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar... the SoundEffect icon on your audio devices are connected properly. If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you to check if your PC. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5
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... updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-10 2.2.4 General help 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu 2-10 2.2.6... 3: Software support 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 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 Audio configuration 3-5 iv
... updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-10 2.2.4 General help 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu 2-10 2.2.6... 3: Software support 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 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 Audio configuration 3-5 iv
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BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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... change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according... Audio - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - shared - - - - - - used - shared - -...
... change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according... Audio - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - shared - - - - - - used - shared - -...
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...connect the fan cables to this header. Lack of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB 2.0 connector USB56 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as... high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB header (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on the rear panel ...
...connect the fan cables to this header. Lack of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB 2.0 connector USB56 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as... high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB header (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on the rear panel ...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities menu...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities menu...
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Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the ... folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. The contents...
Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the ... folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. The contents...
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... 1 to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio...
... 1 to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio...
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...to start connection sensing. Click the the Connector Sensing tab to change sensing options. Click the Option button to display the details. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5 3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC655 AC '97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio ... The connector sensing feature allows you will find the SoundEffect icon on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Launching the AC97 Audio Configuration panel From the taskbar...
...to start connection sensing. Click the the Connector Sensing tab to change sensing options. Click the Option button to display the details. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5 3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC655 AC '97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio ... The connector sensing feature allows you will find the SoundEffect icon on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Launching the AC97 Audio Configuration panel From the taskbar...