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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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Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Refer to the card. 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 ...shared - - - - - - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 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 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 -...
Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Refer to the card. 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 ...shared - - - - - - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 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 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 -...
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...cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. 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 Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. You...2.0 ports for additional USB ports. 5. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® P4GE-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GE-MX Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB 2.0 connector USB56 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB...
...cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. 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 Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. You...2.0 ports for additional USB ports. 5. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® P4GE-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GE-MX Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB 2.0 connector USB56 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB...
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...you to the optical drive. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Click Next. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop... by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select your system. If you to...
...you to the optical drive. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Click Next. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop... by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select your system. If you to...
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... OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click on an item 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. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). ...
... OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click on an item 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. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). ...
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...Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to activate the devices. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Click this... Accelerator. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio driver and applications. Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3
...Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to activate the devices. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Click this... Accelerator. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio driver and applications. Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3
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... display the AC97 Audio Configuration panel. 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 experience on your audio devices are connected properly. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and Application from the support CD...
... display the AC97 Audio Configuration panel. 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 experience on your audio devices are connected properly. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and Application from the support CD...
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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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PCI slot 2 - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. used - - - - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments...
PCI slot 2 - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. used - - - - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments...
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..., 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 The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB 2.0 connector USB56 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The ... (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® P4GE-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GE-MX Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. You may damage the motherboard components. 5.
..., 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 The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC ® P4GE-MX P4GE-MX USB 2.0 connector USB56 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The ... (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® P4GE-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GE-MX Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. You may damage the motherboard components. 5.
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... in the support CD that allows you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you...
... in the support CD that allows you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you...
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... are subject 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. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Click... on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive.
... are subject 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. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Click... on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive.
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... installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio driver and applications. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Click this item to activate the devices. Intel Brookdale-G Graphics Driver Click this item to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu...
... installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio driver and applications. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Click this item to activate the devices. Intel Brookdale-G Graphics Driver Click this item to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu...
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... out support and interrupt capability. Follow the installation wizard to display the details. Click the the Connector Sensing tab 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, double-click on the... feature allows you will find the SoundEffect icon on the SoundEffect icon to check if your PC. Click the Option button to change sensing options. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5
... out support and interrupt capability. Follow the installation wizard to display the details. Click the the Connector Sensing tab 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, double-click on the... feature allows you will find the SoundEffect icon on the SoundEffect icon to check if your PC. Click the Option button to change sensing options. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5