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...enables enhanced graphics performance with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! Before you 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 of the...
...enables enhanced graphics performance with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! Before you 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 of the...
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.... Backwards compatible with the legacy Parallel ATA (See page 1-19 for today and tomorrow. Users can amend the CPU setting again. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to 40 times faster at 480 MB/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfer ... the previous setting and then users can reboot their system through the support CD when a bootable disk is embedded in a support CD. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller is not available, and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery ...
.... Backwards compatible with the legacy Parallel ATA (See page 1-19 for today and tomorrow. Users can amend the CPU setting again. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to 40 times faster at 480 MB/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfer ... the previous setting and then users can reboot their system through the support CD when a bootable disk is embedded in a support CD. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller is not available, and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery ...
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... 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
... 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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...Pentium® 4 CPUs with core speeds of the CPU to prevent overheating. If you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. 4. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to this indicator when orienting the CPU.... 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. It is recommended that you are ...
...Pentium® 4 CPUs with core speeds of the CPU to prevent overheating. If you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. 4. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to this indicator when orienting the CPU.... 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. It is recommended that you are ...
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...DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the sockets. 1. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install ...DDR DIMM is keyed with more than 8 devices on each side of qualified DDR333 DIMM vendors. 5. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in only one direction. See the next page for...ed Vendor List. For optimum compatibility, it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of the module are the same or set to 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC ...
...DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the sockets. 1. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install ...DDR DIMM is keyed with more than 8 devices on each side of qualified DDR333 DIMM vendors. 5. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in only one direction. See the next page for...ed Vendor List. For optimum compatibility, it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of the module are the same or set to 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC ...
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... sockets in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-11 Align a DIMM on the socket. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Failure to do so may cause...
... sockets in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-11 Align a DIMM on the socket. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Failure to do so may cause...
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... on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - used - shared - - - used - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13 PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard AC97 Audio - - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - Onboard USB Controller 3 - - - - Onboard USB Controller 4 - - - - used - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function...
... on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - used - shared - - - used - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13 PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard AC97 Audio - - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - Onboard USB Controller 3 - - - - Onboard USB Controller 4 - - - - used - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function...
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... to pins 2-3. c. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 Please save all data before you to pins 1-2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you exist. To erase the RTC...
... to pins 2-3. c. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 Please save all data before you to pins 1-2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you exist. To erase the RTC...
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...) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. 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. Line Out port (lime). Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This...
...) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. 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. Line Out port (lime). Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This...
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... interface is not supported when using Windows® 98SE/Me operating system. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are not jumpers! R P4V8X-MX CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4V8X-MX CPU Fan Connectors ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-19 These are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... interface is not supported when using Windows® 98SE/Me operating system. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are not jumpers! R P4V8X-MX CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4V8X-MX CPU Fan Connectors ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-19 These are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... power supply in only one orientation. The plug from the power supply is for the 20-pin ATX power and 4-pin ATX 12V supply plugs. R P4V8X-MX ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC GND GND ATXPWR +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK GND +5.0VDC GND +5.0VDC GND +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC GND GND...the future, make sure that your new ATX 12V power supply can provide 8 A on the +12 V lead and at least 1 A on the +5 V standby lead (+5VSB). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-21 ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR and 4-pin ATX 12V) This connectors are for the front panel audio cable. The minimum recommended wattage...
... power supply in only one orientation. The plug from the power supply is for the 20-pin ATX power and 4-pin ATX 12V supply plugs. R P4V8X-MX ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC GND GND ATXPWR +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK GND +5.0VDC GND +5.0VDC GND +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC GND GND...the future, make sure that your new ATX 12V power supply can provide 8 A on the +12 V lead and at least 1 A on the +5 V standby lead (+5VSB). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-21 ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR and 4-pin ATX 12V) This connectors are for the front panel audio cable. The minimum recommended wattage...
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... depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in suspend mode, the system activity is for the system power button. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE...lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL R +5V IDELED PWR Ground Reset Ground P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX System Panel Connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (3-1 pin PLED) This connector is read from...
... depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in suspend mode, the system activity is for the system power button. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE...lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL R +5V IDELED PWR Ground Reset Ground P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX System Panel Connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (3-1 pin PLED) This connector is read from...
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Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - You need to the floppy disk. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, ...
Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - You need to the floppy disk. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, ...
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... floppy... • If there is not found in the floppy disk, the error message "P4V8X-MX.ROM not found ! User recovery requested. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. User recovery requested. Flashed successfully. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 Reboot the system. 3. Checking for your motherboard and rename it is found !" Starting BIOS...
... floppy... • If there is not found in the floppy disk, the error message "P4V8X-MX.ROM not found ! User recovery requested. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. User recovery requested. Flashed successfully. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 Reboot the system. 3. Checking for your motherboard and rename it is found !" Starting BIOS...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for CD-ROM...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for CD-ROM...
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... are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-9 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot... Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to select items in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS CD-S500/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another.
... are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-9 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot... Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to select items in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS CD-S500/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another.
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... IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 IDE Configuration System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 01/04/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-11 Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58...guration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS CD-S500/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. 2.3 Main...
... IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 IDE Configuration System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 01/04/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-11 Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58...guration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS CD-S500/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. 2.3 Main...
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... data transfer. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Select an item then press Enter if you installed. Configuration options: [non-RAID] [RAID] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-13
... data transfer. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Select an item then press Enter if you installed. Configuration options: [non-RAID] [RAID] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-13
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... settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-15
... settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-15
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... Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable the USB 2.0 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If detected...
... Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable the USB 2.0 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If detected...