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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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... 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 2-10 2.2.9 General help 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-15 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-15...
... 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 2-10 2.2.9 General help 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-15 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-15...
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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 processor Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready Supports Intel Prescott CPU... 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 ...
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 processor Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready Supports Intel Prescott CPU... 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 ...
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...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 version) ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 1 x ...
...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 version) ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 1 x ...
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...range of advanced features. AGP8X AGP8X (AGP 3.0) is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in ...CPU on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel Hyper-Threading Technology support Leveraging the VIA P4M800 chipset to 2.12 GB/s. See Page 1-7. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4V8X-MX...
...range of advanced features. AGP8X AGP8X (AGP 3.0) is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in ...CPU on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel Hyper-Threading Technology support Leveraging the VIA P4M800 chipset to 2.12 GB/s. See Page 1-7. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4V8X-MX...
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... vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for an optional ROM (See page 2-6). Users can amend the CPU setting again. Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller is faster than current Parallel ATA, while providing software compatibility.... Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to give you can convert your screen. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to 150MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA is embedded in a support CD...
... vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for an optional ROM (See page 2-6). Users can amend the CPU setting again. Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller is faster than current Parallel ATA, while providing software compatibility.... Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to give you can convert your screen. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to 150MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA is embedded in a support CD...
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... If you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. 4. For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Make sure to enable ...the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to this indicator when orienting the CPU. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that you are ...
... If you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. 4. For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Make sure to enable ...the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to this indicator when orienting the CPU. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that you are ...
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... be oriented toward the inner corner of the socket base nearest to 100-degree angle. 2. Do not force the CPU into place. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for bent pins. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Under the AAdvanced Menu, ...The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Locate the CPU socket. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The CPU should drop easily into the socket to install a CPU: 1. Reboot the computer 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to avoid bending the ...
... be oriented toward the inner corner of the socket base nearest to 100-degree angle. 2. Do not force the CPU into place. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for bent pins. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Under the AAdvanced Menu, ...The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Locate the CPU socket. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The CPU should drop easily into the socket to install a CPU: 1. Reboot the computer 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to avoid bending the ...
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... (+5VSB) to enable or disable the USB/PS2 keyboard or mouse wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether ...connected keyboard, mouse or USB devices. Set this jumper to +5V to wake up feature. R P4V8X-MX PS2USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4V8X-MX PS2 USB Power Setting 1. This device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. The versions which are after 1.01 ...
... (+5VSB) to enable or disable the USB/PS2 keyboard or mouse wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether ...connected keyboard, mouse or USB devices. Set this jumper to +5V to wake up feature. R P4V8X-MX PS2USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4V8X-MX PS2 USB Power Setting 1. This device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. The versions which are after 1.01 ...
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...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 These are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. Insuffi...;cient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. R P4V8X-MX SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 ...
...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 These are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. Insuffi...;cient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. R P4V8X-MX SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 ...
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The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.12 Build Date : 08/10/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel (R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz : 2400MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB with 64MB shared memory AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.12 Build Date : 08/10/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel (R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz : 2400MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB with 64MB shared memory AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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...] Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Auto] This should be enabled in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to malfunction. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-15 Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field...
...] Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Auto] This should be enabled in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to malfunction. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-15 Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field...
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...support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] CPU group delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [None] [Delay ... delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [None] [Delay 500ps] [Delay 1000ps] [Delay 1500ps] CPU Thermal Throttling [Enabled] Select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...
...support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] CPU group delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [None] [Delay ... delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [None] [Delay 500ps] [Delay 1000ps] [Delay 1500ps] CPU Thermal Throttling [Enabled] Select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...
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... hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-25 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). 2.5.2 HardWare Monitor Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature MB Temperature : 44ºC/111.5ºF : 32ºC/89.5º...
... hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-25 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). 2.5.2 HardWare Monitor Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature MB Temperature : 44ºC/111.5ºF : 32ºC/89.5º...
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...;s Xear 3D Driver Install C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver. Install the necessary drivers to keep your PC safe. ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe can monitor Fan Speed, Voltage, and CPU Temperature to activate the devices. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
...;s Xear 3D Driver Install C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver. Install the necessary drivers to keep your PC safe. ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe can monitor Fan Speed, Voltage, and CPU Temperature to activate the devices. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...