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Contents Notices ...v Safety Information vi About This Guide vii P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package Contents 1-2 1.3 Special Features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 11.4 Before You Proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1-5 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Overview 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System Memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
Contents Notices ...v Safety Information vi About This Guide vii P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package Contents 1-2 1.3 Special Features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 11.4 Before You Proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1-5 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Overview 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System Memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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Contact a qualified service technician or your area. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power... existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding...
Contact a qualified service technician or your area. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power... existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding...
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... by your dealer. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter ...used throughout this guide. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to...
... by your dealer. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter ...used throughout this guide. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product Introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product Introduction
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... FSB, DDR400 memory, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, and a full-range of ASUS quality motherboards! Integrated Graphics The VIA P4M800 delivers powerful integrated 2D and 3D graphics performance for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! See Page 1-7. See page 1-14 for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4V8X-MX motherboard Cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA / Power cable 1 x Floppy...
... FSB, DDR400 memory, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, and a full-range of ASUS quality motherboards! Integrated Graphics The VIA P4M800 delivers powerful integrated 2D and 3D graphics performance for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! See Page 1-7. See page 1-14 for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4V8X-MX motherboard Cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA / Power cable 1 x Floppy...
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...USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance for today and tomorrow. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to give you can amend the CPU setting again. No more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo ...restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can update BIOS before entering operating system. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With ASUS EZ Flash, you a fast and reliable connection to 150MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA is not available, ...
...USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance for today and tomorrow. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to give you can amend the CPU setting again. No more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo ...restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can update BIOS before entering operating system. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With ASUS EZ Flash, you a fast and reliable connection to 150MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA is not available, ...
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...came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power... safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
...came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power... safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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DDR DIMM1 (64 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit, 184-pin module) ATXPWR FLOPPY 24.5cm(9.6in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS2USBPWR PS/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard ATX12V COM1 19.6cm(8.0in) Socket 478 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB56 USB2 CPU_FAN Bottom: Top: ... RJ-45 CHA_FAN VIA P4M800 Top:Line In R Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC FP_AUDIO CD AUX PCI1 P4V8X-MX PCI2 VIA VT8237R PLUS AUDIO SPDIF_OUT PCI3 CHASSIS SB_PWR USB78 PANEL SATA2 SATA1 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-5
DDR DIMM1 (64 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit, 184-pin module) ATXPWR FLOPPY 24.5cm(9.6in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS2USBPWR PS/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard ATX12V COM1 19.6cm(8.0in) Socket 478 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB56 USB2 CPU_FAN Bottom: Top: ... RJ-45 CHA_FAN VIA P4M800 Top:Line In R Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC FP_AUDIO CD AUX PCI1 P4V8X-MX PCI2 VIA VT8237R PLUS AUDIO SPDIF_OUT PCI3 CHASSIS SB_PWR USB78 PANEL SATA2 SATA1 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-5
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards-the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R P4V8X-MX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards-the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R P4V8X-MX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Hyper-Threading Technology ..." corner. Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to prevent overheating. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with core speeds of the CPU to compile the code. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard has a Socket 478 for installation. Refer to ensure system stability and performance...
For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Hyper-Threading Technology ..." corner. Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to prevent overheating. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with core speeds of the CPU to compile the code. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard has a Socket 478 for installation. Refer to ensure system stability and performance...
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... installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Do not force the CPU into place. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. The CPU should drop easily into the socket to avoid bending the pins. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4).
... installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Do not force the CPU into place. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. The CPU should drop easily into the socket to avoid bending the pins. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4).
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...for latest DDR333 Qualified Vendor List. Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in only one direction. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of the module are the same or set to 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR333/266 DDR ...supported. 2. DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install single ...
...for latest DDR333 Qualified Vendor List. Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in only one direction. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of the module are the same or set to 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR333/266 DDR ...supported. 2. DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install single ...
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... Twinmos DDR333-256 Twinmos SS TMD7608F8E60B 256MB Twinmos M2G9108A-TT Twinmos SS TMD7608F8E501 Note: When you use 400MHz memory module, the default data of this motherboard run the efficieincy of 333MHz. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... Twinmos DDR333-256 Twinmos SS TMD7608F8E60B 256MB Twinmos M2G9108A-TT Twinmos SS TMD7608F8E501 Note: When you use 400MHz memory module, the default data of this motherboard run the efficieincy of 333MHz. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. DDR DIMM notch 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips...
... the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. DDR DIMM notch 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips...
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... Refer to the card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to unplug...Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion...
... Refer to the card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to unplug...Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion...
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... this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - Onboard USB Controller 4 - - - - shared - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - shared - - - - used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - Onboard USB Controller 3 - - - - Onboard AC97 Audio - - - - shared - - - shared - - - used - - - - used - - PCI slot 2 - - Onboard LAN - - - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard...
... this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - Onboard USB Controller 4 - - - - shared - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - shared - - - - used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - Onboard USB Controller 3 - - - - Onboard AC97 Audio - - - - shared - - - shared - - - used - - - - used - - PCI slot 2 - - Onboard LAN - - - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard...
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R P4V8X-MX Keyed for 1.5v P4V8X-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that supports +1.5 V 8X AGP graphics card. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit into the AGP slot. 1.8.3 AGP slot The motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that comply with PCI specifications. Note the notches on a PCI slot. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
R P4V8X-MX Keyed for 1.5v P4V8X-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that supports +1.5 V 8X AGP graphics card. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit into the AGP slot. 1.8.3 AGP slot The motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that comply with PCI specifications. Note the notches on a PCI slot. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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.... d. Please save all data before you to pins 1-2. b. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 To erase the RTC RAM: a. f. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position...
.... d. Please save all data before you to pins 1-2. b. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 To erase the RTC RAM: a. f. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position...
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... 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player or other devices. 3. Line Out port (lime). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-17 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available...
... 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player or other devices. 3. Line Out port (lime). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-17 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available...