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... your motherboard package for functionality and value. See Page 1-7. See page 1-14 for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! 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...
... your motherboard package for functionality and value. See Page 1-7. See page 1-14 for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! 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...
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... and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for an optional ROM (See page 2-6). ASUS MyLogo 2 You can update BIOS before entering operating system. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With ASUS EZ Flash, you a fast and reliable connection to give you can convert your screen. Just simply restart the...
... and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for an optional ROM (See page 2-6). ASUS MyLogo 2 You can update BIOS before entering operating system. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With ASUS EZ Flash, you a fast and reliable connection to give you can convert your screen. Just simply restart the...
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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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... when orienting the CPU. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to compile the code. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on top of less than 1GHz. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 This corner is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. Do not use...
... when orienting the CPU. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to compile the code. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on top of less than 1GHz. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 This corner is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. Do not use...
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...in the BIOS are not supported. 2. A DDR DIMM is double-sided. See the next page for latest DDR333 Qualified Vendor List. 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,...DDR333/266 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Each DIMM socket is keyed with more than 8 devices on each side of qualified DDR333 DIMM vendors. 5. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 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 you ...
...in the BIOS are not supported. 2. A DDR DIMM is double-sided. See the next page for latest DDR333 Qualified Vendor List. 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,...DDR333/266 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Each DIMM socket is keyed with more than 8 devices on each side of qualified DDR333 DIMM vendors. 5. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 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 you ...
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... direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-11 DDR DIMM notch 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug...
... direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-11 DDR DIMM notch 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug...
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... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard AC97 Audio - - - - PCI slot 3 - - - used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - Onboard LAN - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13 used - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 System Timer Keyboard...
... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard AC97 Audio - - - - PCI slot 3 - - - used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - Onboard LAN - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13 used - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 System Timer Keyboard...
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... the RAM data in CMOS. e. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. b. c. Reinstall the battery. Plug the power cord...
... the RAM data in CMOS. e. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. b. c. Reinstall the battery. Plug the power cord...
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... port becomes Surround (Rear Speaker) Out. 5. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-17 Line Out port (lime). PS/2 mouse port (green). In 4/6-channel mode, the function of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change...
... port becomes Surround (Rear Speaker) Out. 5. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-17 Line Out port (lime). PS/2 mouse port (green). In 4/6-channel mode, the function of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change...
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3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are not jumpers! R P4V8X-MX SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P4V8X-MX SATA Connectors Important notes on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow ... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. R P4V8X-MX CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4V8X-MX CPU Fan Connectors ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-19 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are not jumpers! R P4V8X-MX SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P4V8X-MX SATA Connectors Important notes on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow ... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. R P4V8X-MX CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4V8X-MX CPU Fan Connectors ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-19 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
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... ATX 12V supply plugs. ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR and 4-pin ATX 12V) This connectors are for a fully configured system. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-21 7. 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 GND PS_ON# GND -12.0VDC +3.3VDC P4V8X-MX ATX Power Connectors If you will need to fit this connector in the future, make sure that your new ATX 12V power supply can provide...
... ATX 12V supply plugs. ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR and 4-pin ATX 12V) This connectors are for a fully configured system. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-21 7. 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 GND PS_ON# GND -12.0VDC +3.3VDC P4V8X-MX ATX Power Connectors If you will need to fit this connector in the future, make sure that your new ATX 12V power supply can provide...
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... turns the system on or puts the system in suspend mode, the system activity is read from or written to this connector. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. The speaker... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 11. 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 for the...
... turns the system on or puts the system in suspend mode, the system activity is read from or written to this connector. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. The speaker... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 11. 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 for the...
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... the floppy disk is for reference only. The BIOS information on the screen is not write-protected and has enough space (at the prompt. 2. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. Make sure that contains the BIOS file. 3. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos...
... the floppy disk is for reference only. The BIOS information on the screen is not write-protected and has enough space (at the prompt. 2. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. Make sure that contains the BIOS file. 3. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos...
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...press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). is built-in the floppy disk, the error message "P4V8X-MX.ROM not found !" If the P4V8X-MX.ROM file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process... If the correct BIOS file is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to P4V8X-MX.ROM. User recovery requested. Reading file "p4v8x-mx.rom". User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Rebooting. ...
...press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). is built-in the floppy disk, the error message "P4V8X-MX.ROM not found !" If the P4V8X-MX.ROM file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process... If the correct BIOS file is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to P4V8X-MX.ROM. User recovery requested. Reading file "p4v8x-mx.rom". User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Rebooting. ...
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... be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. CD-ROM found! Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file... or updated BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3.
... be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. CD-ROM found! Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file... or updated BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3.
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... to configure System Time. Use [+] or [-] 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 select a field. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System...
... to configure System Time. Use [+] or [-] 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 select a field. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System...
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...2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS CD-S500/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter...installed. Configuration 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 .] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field.
...2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS CD-S500/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter...installed. Configuration 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 .] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field.
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... SATA Operation Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [non-RAID] [RAID] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-13 IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller SATA Operation Mode [Enabled] [RAID] DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller. SECONDARY: enables only the Secondary...
... SATA Operation Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [non-RAID] [RAID] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-13 IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller SATA Operation Mode [Enabled] [RAID] DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller. SECONDARY: enables only the Secondary...
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...;guration The items in order to boot legacy OSes unable to support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-15 CPU Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. Change Option F1 General...
...;guration The items in order to boot legacy OSes unable to support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-15 CPU Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. Change Option F1 General...
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... the system to enable or disable the USB 2.0 Controller. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-17 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. If no USB device...
... the system to enable or disable the USB 2.0 Controller. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-17 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. If no USB device...