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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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... 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-...
... 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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...a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ... the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide To...
...a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ... the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide To...
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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 Special features Overclock Features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4/ Celeron .../66/33 C-Media CMI9761A 6-channel CODEC Integrated 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 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse ...
P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 ASUS Special features Overclock Features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4/ Celeron .../66/33 C-Media CMI9761A 6-channel CODEC Integrated 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 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse ...
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ix P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD Accessary Form factor 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS EZ Flash, MyLogo2, PXE, RPL PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus Software (OEM...
ix P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD Accessary Form factor 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS EZ Flash, MyLogo2, PXE, RPL PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus Software (OEM...
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...(See page 2-5). USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for details). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in this protection feature without the need to open the case to give you can... disk is not available, and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance for details). With up to a local area network (LAN) and the Internet. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3
...(See page 2-5). USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for details). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in this protection feature without the need to open the case to give you can... disk is not available, and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance for details). With up to a local area network (LAN) and the Internet. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3
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... 19.6cm(8.0in) Socket 478 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB56 USB2 CPU_FAN Bottom: Top: USB3 USB4 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
... 19.6cm(8.0in) Socket 478 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB56 USB2 CPU_FAN Bottom: Top: USB3 USB4 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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... with core speeds of the CPU to ensure system stability and performance. 3. For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to this indicator when orienting the CPU. If you install Windows® XP...are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to prevent overheating. This corner is supported under Windows® XP and ...
... with core speeds of the CPU to ensure system stability and performance. 3. For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to this indicator when orienting the CPU. If you install Windows® XP...are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to prevent overheating. This corner is supported under Windows® XP and ...
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Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Reboot the computer 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to the lever hinge. The notched or golden corner of the CPU must ...
Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Reboot the computer 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to the lever hinge. The notched or golden corner of the CPU must ...
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... than 8 devices on each side of qualified DDR333 DIMM vendors. 5. Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in only one direction. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install single or double-sided 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and... obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. DIMMs with a notch so that it is double-sided. For optimum compatibility, it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2. See the next page for latest DDR333 Qualified Vendor List. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9
... than 8 devices on each side of qualified DDR333 DIMM vendors. 5. Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in only one direction. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install single or double-sided 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and... obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. DIMMs with a notch so that it is double-sided. For optimum compatibility, it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2. See the next page for latest DDR333 Qualified Vendor List. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9
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Failure to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to install expansion cards. Install ...the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to...
Failure to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to install expansion cards. Install ...the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to...
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... computer. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. b. Move the jumper cap...
... computer. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. b. Move the jumper cap...
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... (2-pin SMI) This connector is for the chassis-mounted suspend switch that allows you to the HDD. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 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... HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
... (2-pin SMI) This connector is for the chassis-mounted suspend switch that allows you to the HDD. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 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... HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS Setup
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... floppy disk drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Windows® XP environment a. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Refer to the system builderʼs website for the extension name. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support...
... floppy disk drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Windows® XP environment a. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Refer to the system builderʼs website for the extension name. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support...
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... the same as shown. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. You need to a floppy diskette. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 The BIOS information on the screen is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to the floppy...
... the same as shown. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. You need to a floppy diskette. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 The BIOS information on the screen is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to the floppy...
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... floppy disk. 5. When the BIOS update process is for reference only. Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. What you copied to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version ...1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)...
... floppy disk. 5. When the BIOS update process is for reference only. Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. What you copied to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version ...1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)...
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... cause system boot failure! User recovery requested. Floppy found !" Rebooting. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "p4v8x-mx.rom". ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 Save the BIOS file to display the following. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If the P4V8X-MX.ROM file is no floppy disk in the drive...
... cause system boot failure! User recovery requested. Floppy found !" Rebooting. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "p4v8x-mx.rom". ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 Save the BIOS file to display the following. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If the P4V8X-MX.ROM file is no floppy disk in the drive...
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...disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P4V8X-MX.ROM. When found ! Completed. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery... tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets ...
...disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P4V8X-MX.ROM. When found ! Completed. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery... tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets ...
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... CD: 1. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4V8X-MX.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. DO NOT shut down...BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! ASUS P4V8X-MX...
... CD: 1. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4V8X-MX.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. DO NOT shut down...BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! ASUS P4V8X-MX...