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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 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. ix
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...1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. used - - - - - Install...Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - used - - - - 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 ...
...1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. used - - - - - Install...Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - used - - - - 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 ...
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...air flow within the system may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. 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...header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® P4GE-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GE-MX Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables...
...air flow within the system may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. 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...header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® P4GE-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GE-MX Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables...
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... site nearest you to the optical drive. This utility is available in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Click Next. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows...
... site nearest you to the optical drive. This utility is available in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Click Next. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows...
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...to your computer. Refer 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. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. The... is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. 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.
...to your computer. Refer 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. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. The... is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. 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.
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... installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 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. Intel Brookdale-G Graphics Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install...
... installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 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. Intel Brookdale-G Graphics Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install...
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ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5 Click the the Connector Sensing tab to start connection sensing. 3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC655 AC '97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability ... you will find the SoundEffect icon on the SoundEffect icon to check if your PC. Click the Option button to install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package.
ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5 Click the the Connector Sensing tab to start connection sensing. 3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC655 AC '97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability ... you will find the SoundEffect icon on the SoundEffect icon to check if your PC. Click the Option button to install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package.
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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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... - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard Audio - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 PCI slot 2 - - - - - - used - - - - used - Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard...an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on the system ...
... - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard Audio - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 PCI slot 2 - - - - - - used - - - - used - Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard...an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on the system ...
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... front panel. Connect the USB cable of the connector. You may damage the motherboard components. 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...If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! 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 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. ...
... front panel. Connect the USB cable of the connector. You may damage the motherboard components. 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...If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! 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 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. ...
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... menu screen. 3. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Click Next. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information This utility is available in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
... menu screen. 3. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Click Next. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information This utility is available in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
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...time without notice. Refer to maximize the features of the support CD to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (... enhance the motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 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 OS documentation for more...
...time without notice. Refer to maximize the features of the support CD to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (... enhance the motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 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 OS documentation for more...
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... the Intel® Application Accelerator. 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. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek...
... the Intel® Application Accelerator. 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. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek...
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Click the Start button to change sensing options. 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 the SoundEffect icon ... panel From the taskbar, double-click on your audio devices are connected properly. 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.
Click the Start button to change sensing options. 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 the SoundEffect icon ... panel From the taskbar, double-click on your audio devices are connected properly. 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.