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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 ... 1-17 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current...
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 ... 1-17 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current...
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Contents 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 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 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 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 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD .... • Chapter 3: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to the following symbols used in completing a task. Optional documentation...
... the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD .... • Chapter 3: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to the following symbols used in completing a task. Optional documentation...
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P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 ASUS...Pro 3D/2D Graphics & Video Controller Supports 64MB Share Memory size Microsoft DirectX 9,0 and OpenGL (Please update VGA driver and Direct 9.0 driver in support CD to support Direct 9.0) VIA 8237R PLUS South Bridge: ... 10/100Mbps LAN controller + VIA 6103 PHY Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 FSB frequency adjustable with 1MHz step (SFS) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial (COM1) port ...
P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 ASUS...Pro 3D/2D Graphics & Video Controller Supports 64MB Share Memory size Microsoft DirectX 9,0 and OpenGL (Please update VGA driver and Direct 9.0 driver in support CD to support Direct 9.0) VIA 8237R PLUS South Bridge: ... 10/100Mbps LAN controller + VIA 6103 PHY Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 FSB frequency adjustable with 1MHz step (SFS) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial (COM1) port ...
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... pages 1-17 & 1-20 for today and tomorrow. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can convert your screen. Users can update BIOS before entering operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking... a local area network (LAN) and the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With ASUS EZ Flash, you a fast and reliable connection to pay for a more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required (See page 2-5). ASUS MyLogo 2 You can amend the CPU setting again. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3
... pages 1-17 & 1-20 for today and tomorrow. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can convert your screen. Users can update BIOS before entering operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking... a local area network (LAN) and the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With ASUS EZ Flash, you a fast and reliable connection to pay for a more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required (See page 2-5). ASUS MyLogo 2 You can amend the CPU setting again. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3
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... the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. The copy can be used as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. DOS environment Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the...
... the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. The copy can be used as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. DOS environment Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the...
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...;oppy diskette. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Reading flash ..... Write the BIOS filename ... bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Make sure that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the support CD to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that...
...;oppy diskette. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Reading flash ..... Write the BIOS filename ... bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Make sure that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the support CD to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that...
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.... done A:\> 6. The BIOS information on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The screen displays the status of the update process. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reboot the...
.... done A:\> 6. The BIOS information on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The screen displays the status of the update process. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reboot the...
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... system boot failure! ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. User recovery requested. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Save the BIOS file to P4V8X-MX.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature...
... system boot failure! ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. User recovery requested. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Save the BIOS file to P4V8X-MX.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature...
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... allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P4V8X-MX.ROM. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool...
... allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P4V8X-MX.ROM. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool...
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... any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7
... any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7
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... system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. The Setup program is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in this last option only if the first two fail. This section explains how to the power management... a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can enable the security password feature or make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this program. This requires you to use as possible. Do this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your...
... system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. The Setup program is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in this last option only if the first two fail. This section explains how to the power management... a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can enable the security password feature or make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this program. This requires you to use as possible. Do this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your...
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...to download and flash BIOS. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for detailed information. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.Click an item to open the folder of your computer. ASUS Update ASUS Update can help for opening the ...computer viruses. View the online help user to your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, otherwise ASUS Update can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document...
...to download and flash BIOS. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for detailed information. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.Click an item to open the folder of your computer. ASUS Update ASUS Update can help for opening the ...computer viruses. View the online help user to your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, otherwise ASUS Update can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document...