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... 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...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 menu 3-4 3.2.5 Contacts menu 3-5 3.3 VIA RAID configurations 3-6 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-6 3.3.2 VIA RAID Configuration 3-7 3.4...
... 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...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 menu 3-4 3.2.5 Contacts menu 3-5 3.3 VIA RAID configurations 3-6 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-6 3.3.2 VIA RAID Configuration 3-7 3.4...
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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...5V only) 3 x PCI Integrated UniChrome 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: *2 x Serial ATA, RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD *2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66...
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...5V only) 3 x PCI Integrated UniChrome 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: *2 x Serial ATA, RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD *2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66...
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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 UltraDMA 133/...
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 UltraDMA 133/...
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... came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install...
... came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install...
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... motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard LAN - - - - PCI slot 2 - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - used - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - Onboard USB Controller 4 - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - used - - - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13
... motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard LAN - - - - PCI slot 2 - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - used - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - Onboard USB Controller 4 - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - used - - - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13
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... to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software Support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD to avail all ...optical drive. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for detailed information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard ...
... to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software Support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD to avail all ...optical drive. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for detailed information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard ...
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USB 2.0 Driver Install USB 2.0 Driver. RAID Driver Disk Install RAID Driver Disk. ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe can monitor Fan Speed, Voltage, and CPU Temperature to activate the devices. LAN Driver Install LAN Driver. C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver Install C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 SATA Driver Install SATA Driver. Install the necessary drivers to keep your PC safe. Via Chipset Driver Install...
USB 2.0 Driver Install USB 2.0 Driver. RAID Driver Disk Install RAID Driver Disk. ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe can monitor Fan Speed, Voltage, and CPU Temperature to activate the devices. LAN Driver Install LAN Driver. C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver Install C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 SATA Driver Install SATA Driver. Install the necessary drivers to keep your PC safe. Via Chipset Driver Install...
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... can not work properly. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, otherwise ASUS Update can help for opening the manual files. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software Support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for detailed information. 3.2.4 Manual ..., and printing documents in your computer. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to open the folder of your idle screen by installing the...
... can not work properly. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, otherwise ASUS Update can help for opening the manual files. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software Support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for detailed information. 3.2.4 Manual ..., and printing documents in your computer. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to open the folder of your idle screen by installing the...
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... the operating system. Use two new drives or use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to section "5.5 Creating a RAID...
... the operating system. Use two new drives or use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to section "5.5 Creating a RAID...
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...10 Chapter 3: Software Support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Insert floppy disk to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to floppy disk drive. 4. Press then insert the fl...;oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID...
...10 Chapter 3: Software Support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Insert floppy disk to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to floppy disk drive. 4. Press then insert the fl...;oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID...