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...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...27 2.6.3 Security 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing An Operating System 3-2 3.2 Support CD Information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 Manual...
...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...27 2.6.3 Security 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing An Operating System 3-2 3.2 Support CD Information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 Manual...
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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... 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) ...
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... 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) ...
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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...
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...
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... ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! Integrated Graphics The VIA P4M800 delivers powerful integrated 2D and 3D graphics performance for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 1-14 for functionality and value. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in your package with high bandwidth up to support P4 CPU...
... ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! Integrated Graphics The VIA P4M800 delivers powerful integrated 2D and 3D graphics performance for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 1-14 for functionality and value. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in your package with high bandwidth up to support P4 CPU...
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... and peripherals. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance for today and tomorrow. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller is no need to open the case to 40 ... vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is embedded in a support CD. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 150MB...
... and peripherals. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance for today and tomorrow. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller is no need to open the case to 40 ... vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is embedded in a support CD. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 150MB...
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... ensure system stability and performance. 3. Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. 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. It is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended...
... ensure system stability and performance. 3. Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. 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. It is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended...
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... bending the pins. Under the AAdvanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Locate the CPU socket. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to install a CPU: 1. The notched or golden corner of the CPU must be oriented toward the inner corner of the socket base...
... bending the pins. Under the AAdvanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Locate the CPU socket. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to install a CPU: 1. The notched or golden corner of the CPU must be oriented toward the inner corner of the socket base...
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2. The versions which are after 1.01 version can support S3 function. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction R P4V8X-MX PS2USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4V8X-MX PS2 USB Power Setting 1. This device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead ...for each USB, keyboard and mouse devices, otherwise, the system will not power up (3-pin PS2USBPW) This jumper allows you to CPU...
2. The versions which are after 1.01 version can support S3 function. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction R P4V8X-MX PS2USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4V8X-MX PS2 USB Power Setting 1. This device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead ...for each USB, keyboard and mouse devices, otherwise, the system will not power up (3-pin PS2USBPW) This jumper allows you to CPU...
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...at +12V. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are not jumpers! R P4V8X-MX CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4V8X-MX CPU Fan Connectors ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These... RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P4V8X-MX SATA Connectors Important notes on the fan connectors! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740...
...at +12V. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are not jumpers! R P4V8X-MX CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4V8X-MX CPU Fan Connectors ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These... RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P4V8X-MX SATA Connectors Important notes on the fan connectors! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740...
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...-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-15 Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in order to boot legacy OSes unable to support CPUs with extended CPUID functions...
...-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-15 Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in order to boot legacy OSes unable to support CPUs with extended CPUID functions...
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...figuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Host Frequency [Auto] While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the present CPU host frequency of this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Con...
...figuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Host Frequency [Auto] While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the present CPU host frequency of this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Con...
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...available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Install USB 2.0 Driver. ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe can monitor Fan Speed, Voltage, and CPU Temperature to activate the devices. Via Chipset Driver Install Chipset Driver. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 SATA Driver Install SATA Driver. LAN Driver Install LAN Driver. C-Mediaʼs ... not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. RAID Driver Disk Install RAID Driver Disk.
...available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Install USB 2.0 Driver. ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe can monitor Fan Speed, Voltage, and CPU Temperature to activate the devices. Via Chipset Driver Install Chipset Driver. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 SATA Driver Install SATA Driver. LAN Driver Install LAN Driver. C-Mediaʼs ... not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. RAID Driver Disk Install RAID Driver Disk.