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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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... that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself... are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected.
... that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself... are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected.
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... that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to perform when installing system...
... that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how 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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... 800Hz FSB, DDR400 memory, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, and a full-range of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 above items is damaged...
... 800Hz FSB, DDR400 memory, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, and a full-range of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 above items is damaged...
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...at 480 MB/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfer rate (See pages 1-17 & 1-20 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 ... Internet. No more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to give you can amend the CPU setting again. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the ...
...at 480 MB/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfer rate (See pages 1-17 & 1-20 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 ... Internet. No more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to give you can amend the CPU setting again. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the ...
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... with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure...
... with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure...
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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 correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six screws 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 correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six screws 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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... item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Make sure to this indicator when orienting the CPU. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 A fan and heat sink should be installed on top of less than 1GHz. For more infformaion on...
... item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Make sure to this indicator when orienting the CPU. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 A fan and heat sink should be installed on top of less than 1GHz. For more infformaion on...
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...: 1. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Do not force the CPU into place. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The notched or golden corner of the CPU...
...: 1. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Do not force the CPU into place. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The notched or golden corner of the CPU...
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...the module are the same or set to 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR333/266 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Each DIMM socket is double-sided. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 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 1 GB DDR DIMMs to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. 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 it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. For optimum compatibility...
...the module are the same or set to 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR333/266 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Each DIMM socket is double-sided. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 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 1 GB DDR DIMMs to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. 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 it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. For optimum compatibility...
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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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...64258;ips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM... clips outward to install a DIMM. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-11 Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlocked...
...64258;ips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM... clips outward to install a DIMM. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-11 Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlocked...
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...Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to do so may need to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ... settings. 1. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Turn on the next page. ...
...Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to do so may need to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ... settings. 1. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Turn on the next page. ...
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... for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - PCI slot 2 - - Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - Onboard AC97 Audio - - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCI slot 3 - - - shared - - - shared - - - Onboard USB Controller 3 - - - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13 used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - -
... for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - PCI slot 2 - - Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - Onboard AC97 Audio - - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCI slot 3 - - - shared - - - shared - - - Onboard USB Controller 3 - - - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13 used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - -
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The figure shows a LAN card installed on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5 V 8X AGP graphics card. 1.8.3 AGP slot The motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot 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 comply with PCI specifications.
The figure shows a LAN card installed on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5 V 8X AGP graphics card. 1.8.3 AGP slot The motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot 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 comply with PCI specifications.
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... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. c. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Please save...
... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. c. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Please save...
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... port is for a PS/2 keyboard. PS/2 mouse port (green). Video Graphics Adapter port. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-17 Line In port (light blue). This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This port allows 10/100 Mbps...
... port is for a PS/2 keyboard. PS/2 mouse port (green). Video Graphics Adapter port. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-17 Line In port (light blue). This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This port allows 10/100 Mbps...