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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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... Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - - 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 Programmable...- Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1.
... Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - - 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 Programmable...- Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1.
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...driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the USB 2.0 module to this header. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® P4GE-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GE-MX...on the rear panel are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 5. 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 ...
...driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the USB 2.0 module to this header. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® P4GE-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4GE-MX...on the rear panel are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 5. 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 ...
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.... 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Insert the support CD to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard...
.... 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Insert the support CD to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard...
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... 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. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN... support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Click on an item 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, browse the contents of your CD-ROM drive.
... 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. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN... support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Click on an item 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, browse the contents of your CD-ROM drive.
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ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 Intel Brookdale-G Graphics 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. For Windows® XP ...; XP Service Pack 1 to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. 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® Chipset update...
ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 Intel Brookdale-G Graphics 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. For Windows® XP ...; XP Service Pack 1 to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. 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® Chipset update...
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... 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. Follow the installation wizard to display the AC97 .... Click the Start button to check if your PC. The software provides Connector sensing function, S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5 Realtek SoundEffect icon Connector sensing feature The connector sensing feature allows you will find the SoundEffect icon on your audio devices are...
... 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. Follow the installation wizard to display the AC97 .... Click the Start button to check if your PC. The software provides Connector sensing function, S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5 Realtek SoundEffect icon Connector sensing feature The connector sensing feature allows you will find the SoundEffect icon on your audio devices are...
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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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Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Refer to the card. used - used - - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 used - - - - - shared - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - ...
Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Refer to the card. used - used - - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 used - - - - - shared - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - ...
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... on the fan connectors! 6. 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 • ...26.64W max.) at +12V. Lack of the connector. 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 You may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN,...
... on the fan connectors! 6. 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 • ...26.64W max.) at +12V. Lack of the connector. 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 You may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN,...
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...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Insert the support CD to avoid network traffic,... or choose Auto Select. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS in the ...
...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Insert the support CD to avoid network traffic,... or choose Auto Select. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS in the ...
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Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the ...174; 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Refer to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Click an item to install Click an icon to run the ... Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the ...174; 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Refer to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Click an item to install Click an icon to run the ... Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.
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... sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to activate the devices. Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
... sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to activate the devices. Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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... install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the AC97 Audio Configuration panel. 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...
... install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the AC97 Audio Configuration panel. 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...