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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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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...
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...
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.... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AGP8X AGP8X (AGP 3.0) is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel Hyper-Threading Technology support Leveraging the VIA P4M800 chipset to support P4 CPU on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard!
.... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AGP8X AGP8X (AGP 3.0) is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel Hyper-Threading Technology support Leveraging the VIA P4M800 chipset to support P4 CPU on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard!
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...150MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA is embedded in a support CD. No more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS MyLogo 2 You can update BIOS before entering operating system. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps ...Fast Ethernet controller is faster than current Parallel ATA, while providing software compatibility with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to clear CMOS data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall...
...150MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA is embedded in a support CD. No more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS MyLogo 2 You can update BIOS before entering operating system. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps ...Fast Ethernet controller is faster than current Parallel ATA, while providing software compatibility with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to clear CMOS data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall...
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...supported operating system. 5. It is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to ensure system stability and performance. 3. Make sure to prevent overheating. For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 The Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU... has a "marked" corner. Refer to this indicator when orienting the CPU. This corner is usually indicated with...
...supported operating system. 5. It is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. Do not use the Hyper-Threading compliler to ensure system stability and performance. 3. Make sure to prevent overheating. For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 The Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU... has a "marked" corner. Refer to this indicator when orienting the CPU. This corner is usually indicated with...
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...to Enabled, The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for bent pins. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. Under the AAdvanced Menu, make ...sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Open the socket by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket,...
...to Enabled, The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for bent pins. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. Under the AAdvanced Menu, make ...sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Open the socket by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket,...
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...CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected keyboard, mouse or USB devices. Set this jumper to +5V to wake up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up feature requires a power supply that 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. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power ...
...CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected keyboard, mouse or USB devices. Set this jumper to +5V to wake up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up feature requires a power supply that 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. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power ...
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... drives. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. R P4V8X-MX CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4V8X-MX CPU Fan Connectors ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-19 CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) ...drives. • The Serial ATA interface is not supported when using Windows® 98SE/Me operating system. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. R P4V8X-MX SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND...
... drives. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. R P4V8X-MX CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4V8X-MX CPU Fan Connectors ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-19 CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) ...drives. • The Serial ATA interface is not supported when using Windows® 98SE/Me operating system. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. R P4V8X-MX SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND...
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...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. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- CPU Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Onboard...;gure CPU. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard ...
...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. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- CPU Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Onboard...;gure CPU. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard ...
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... [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: [Auto]...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions...
... [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: [Auto]...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions...
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... ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 RAID Driver Disk Install RAID Driver Disk. USB 2.0 Driver Install USB 2.0 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. SATA Driver Install SATA Driver. The screen display and drivers option may 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...
... ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 RAID Driver Disk Install RAID Driver Disk. USB 2.0 Driver Install USB 2.0 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. SATA Driver Install SATA Driver. The screen display and drivers option may 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...