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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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... 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard Audio - See Chapter 2 for the expansion card according to the card. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. used - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Refer to the tables next page. 4. used - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Install an expansion card following the instructions...
... 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard Audio - See Chapter 2 for the expansion card according to the card. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. used - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11 Refer to the tables next page. 4. used - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Install an expansion card following the instructions...
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...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 USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 ...support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module 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 to this 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 USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 ...support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module 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 to this header.
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... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select your system. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. This utility is copied into your desired update method, then...
... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select your system. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. This utility is copied into your desired update method, then...
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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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your OS documentation for more information If Autorun is enabled in ...your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. Click on...
...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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your OS documentation for more information If Autorun is enabled in ...your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. Click on...
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...the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 Intel Brookdale-G Graphics Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows...1 to activate the devices. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio driver and applications. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. Install the necessary drivers to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu...
...the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-3 Intel Brookdale-G Graphics Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows...1 to activate the devices. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio driver and applications. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. Install the necessary drivers to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu...
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.... ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5 If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you to check if your PC. The software provides Connector sensing function, S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. Launching the AC97 Audio Configuration panel From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and...
.... ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 3-5 If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you to check if your PC. The software provides Connector sensing function, S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. Launching the AC97 Audio Configuration panel From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver and...
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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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... Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - - - - 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 ... IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. used - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. used - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11
... Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - - - - 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 ... IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. used - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. used - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 1-11
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... cameras, scanners, and printers. Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 the fan connectors on the rear panel are not jumpers! USB header... module to this header. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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 DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 6.
... cameras, scanners, and printers. Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 the fan connectors on the rear panel are not jumpers! USB header... module to this header. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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 DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 6.
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... traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This utility is available in Windows® environment...
... traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This utility is available in Windows® environment...
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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. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Refer to ... Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...
... 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. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Refer to ... Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...
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...item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. 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 The Utilities menu ... the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio driver and applications. For Windows® XP users, make sure to ...
...item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. 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 The Utilities menu ... the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver and Application This item installs the Realtek® AC'97 audio driver and applications. For Windows® XP users, make sure to ...
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... function, S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. 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. 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...
... function, S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. 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. 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...