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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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... power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before... installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. If you encounter technical ...
... power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before... installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. If you encounter technical ...
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... are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that... by your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to perform when installing system...
... are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that... by your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to perform when installing system...
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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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... 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 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 Disk Drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any...
... 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 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 Disk Drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any...
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... latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With ASUS EZ Flash, you a fast and reliable connection to give you can convert your screen. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 ASUS MyLogo 2 You can update BIOS before entering operating system.... Users can amend the CPU setting again. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to a local area network (LAN) and the...
... latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With ASUS EZ Flash, you a fast and reliable connection to give you can convert your screen. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 ASUS MyLogo 2 You can update BIOS before entering operating system.... Users can amend the CPU setting again. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to a local area network (LAN) and the...
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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 supply. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the...
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 supply. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the...
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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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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. Do not overtighten the screws! 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 chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R P4V8X-MX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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. Do not overtighten the screws! 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 chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R P4V8X-MX 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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...This corner is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Under Linux, ... or triangle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard has a Socket 478 for installation. The Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU has a "marked" corner. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with core speeds of...
...This corner is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Under Linux, ... or triangle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard has a Socket 478 for installation. The Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU has a "marked" corner. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with core speeds of...
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... Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1.
... Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1.
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...DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that support up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. A DDR DIMM is recommended that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You...the next page 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 For optimum compatibility, it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2.
...DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that support up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. A DDR DIMM is recommended that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You...the next page 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 For optimum compatibility, it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2.
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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 might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-11 Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket. Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Support the DIMM ... notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to install a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DDR DIMM notch 2. DO NOT force a DIMM...
The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-11 Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket. Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Support the DIMM ... notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to install a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DDR DIMM notch 2. DO NOT force a DIMM...
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...Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing 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. Make sure to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read ...the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers ...
...Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing 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. Make sure to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read ...the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers ...
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... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - shared - - - used - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13 Onboard USB Controller 3 - - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4...Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - used When using PCI cards on...
... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - shared - - - used - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13 Onboard USB Controller 3 - - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4...Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - used When using PCI cards on...
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1.8.3 AGP slot The motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit into the AGP slot. 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.
1.8.3 AGP slot The motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit into the AGP slot. 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.
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... RTC RAM: a. b. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. f. Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! d. Reinstall the battery. Please save all data before you to pins 1-2. c. Turn OFF the...
... RTC RAM: a. b. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. f. Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! d. Reinstall the battery. Please save all data before you to pins 1-2. c. Turn OFF the...
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... are available for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter port. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Bass/Center. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Serial connector. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-17 Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or...
... are available for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter port. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Bass/Center. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Serial connector. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-17 Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or...