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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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Contents 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ 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-...
Contents 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ 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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... to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. NOTE: Tips and additional information 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 the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the...
... to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. NOTE: Tips and additional information 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 the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the...
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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...Pro 3D/2D Graphics & Video Controller Supports 64MB Share Memory size Microsoft DirectX 9,0 and OpenGL (Please update VGA driver and Direct 9.0 driver in support CD to support Direct 9.0) VIA 8237R PLUS South Bridge: ... 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 ...
P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 ASUS...Pro 3D/2D Graphics & Video Controller Supports 64MB Share Memory size Microsoft DirectX 9,0 and OpenGL (Please update VGA driver and Direct 9.0 driver in support CD to support Direct 9.0) VIA 8237R PLUS South Bridge: ... 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 ...
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...can reboot their system through the support CD when a bootable disk is not available, and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance for next generation ...image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details). ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With ASUS EZ Flash, you a fast and reliable connection to clear CMOS data. ASUS MyLogo 2 You can update BIOS before entering operating system. Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps Fast...
...can reboot their system through the support CD when a bootable disk is not available, and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance for next generation ...image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details). ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With ASUS EZ Flash, you a fast and reliable connection to clear CMOS data. ASUS MyLogo 2 You can update BIOS before entering operating system. Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps Fast...
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...;lename" can also be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Windows® XP environment...
...;lename" can also be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Windows® XP environment...
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... complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to a floppy diskette.... the support CD to the floppy disk. All rights reserved. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Write the BIOS filename on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown....
... complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to a floppy diskette.... the support CD to the floppy disk. All rights reserved. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Write the BIOS filename on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown....
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... .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! done A:\> 6. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... When the BIOS update process is for reference only. A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... All rights reserved. done Writing...
... .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! done A:\> 6. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... When the BIOS update process is for reference only. A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... All rights reserved. done Writing...
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... process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. To launch EZ Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Starting BIOS recovery... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is displayed. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... Completed. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5
... process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. To launch EZ Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Starting BIOS recovery... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is displayed. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... Completed. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5
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... the motherboard support CD or the floppy 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. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the...
... the motherboard support CD or the floppy 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. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the...
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...... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found! Start flashing... Reading file "P4V8X-MX.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then...
...... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found! Start flashing... Reading file "P4V8X-MX.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then...
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...option only if the first two fail. For example, you can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to the power management settings. This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that .... You can change the configuration of the LPC chip. The Setup program is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in the future. 2.2 BIOS Setup Program The BIOS software is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make...
...option only if the first two fail. For example, you can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to the power management settings. This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that .... You can change the configuration of the LPC chip. The Setup program is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in the future. 2.2 BIOS Setup Program The BIOS software is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make...
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...scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help user to download and flash BIOS. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to open the folder of your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances...manuals.Click an item to your computer so you can not work properly. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, otherwise ASUS Update can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF).
...scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help user to download and flash BIOS. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to open the folder of your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances...manuals.Click an item to your computer so you can not work properly. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, otherwise ASUS Update can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF).