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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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... 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-...
... 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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...package. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the following ...Introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to aid in this guide To make sure that you MUST ...
...package. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the following ...Introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to aid in this guide To make sure that you MUST ...
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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 .../66/33 C-Media CMI9761A 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) port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse ...
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 .../66/33 C-Media CMI9761A 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) port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse ...
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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...
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...
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...then users can reboot their system through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is embedded in a support CD. Backwards compatible with the legacy Parallel ATA (See page 1-19 for details). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is faster ...connectivity and ultra-fast data transfer rate (See pages 1-17 & 1-20 for details). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in this protection feature without the need to open the case to pay for today...
...then users can reboot their system through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is embedded in a support CD. Backwards compatible with the legacy Parallel ATA (See page 1-19 for details). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is faster ...connectivity and ultra-fast data transfer rate (See pages 1-17 & 1-20 for details). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in this protection feature without the need to open the case to pay for today...
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... 19.6cm(8.0in) Socket 478 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB56 USB2 CPU_FAN Bottom: Top: USB3 USB4 RJ-45 CHA_FAN VIA P4M800 Top:Line In R Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC FP_AUDIO CD AUX PCI1 P4V8X-MX PCI2 VIA VT8237R PLUS AUDIO SPDIF_OUT PCI3... CHASSIS SB_PWR USB78 PANEL SATA2 SATA1 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-5
... 19.6cm(8.0in) Socket 478 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB56 USB2 CPU_FAN Bottom: Top: USB3 USB4 RJ-45 CHA_FAN VIA P4M800 Top:Line In R Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC FP_AUDIO CD AUX PCI1 P4V8X-MX PCI2 VIA VT8237R PLUS AUDIO SPDIF_OUT PCI3... CHASSIS SB_PWR USB78 PANEL SATA2 SATA1 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-5
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...This corner is usually indicated with core speeds of the CPU to ensure system stability and performance. 3. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. This motherboard supports ... Refer to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to prevent overheating. For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard has a Socket 478 for installation. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Under Linux, use processors with a notch...
...This corner is usually indicated with core speeds of the CPU to ensure system stability and performance. 3. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. This motherboard supports ... Refer to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to prevent overheating. For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard has a Socket 478 for installation. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Under Linux, use processors with a notch...
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... base nearest to 100-degree angle. 2. The CPU should drop easily into the socket to avoid bending the pins. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Reboot the computer 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to Enabled, The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper...
... base nearest to 100-degree angle. 2. The CPU should drop easily into the socket to avoid bending the pins. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Reboot the computer 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to Enabled, The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper...
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... 5. See the next page for latest DDR333 Qualified Vendor List. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the sockets. 1. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that support ...compatibility, it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2. DIMMs with a notch so that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in only one direction. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory ...
... 5. See the next page for latest DDR333 Qualified Vendor List. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the sockets. 1. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that support ...compatibility, it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2. DIMMs with a notch so that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in only one direction. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory ...
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...for the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Install the software drivers for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do so may cause you may need to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card ... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots ...
...for the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Install the software drivers for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do so may cause you may need to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card ... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots ...
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... cord. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data...
... cord. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data...
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... The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 When in sleep mode. ...8226; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL R +5V IDELED PWR Ground Reset Ground P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX System Panel Connector...
... The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 When in sleep mode. ...8226; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL R +5V IDELED PWR Ground Reset Ground P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX System Panel Connector...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS Setup
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... to a floppy or hard disk. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. e. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Select Create an MS...
... to a floppy or hard disk. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. e. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Select Create an MS...
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... file. All rights reserved. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to a floppy diskette. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. AFUDOS also allows you see on your screen ... AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to the bootable floppy disk that lets you update the...
... file. All rights reserved. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to a floppy diskette. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. AFUDOS also allows you see on your screen ... AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to the bootable floppy disk that lets you update the...
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... At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename.rom] where [filename.rom] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you see on the screen is complete, the utility returns to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Version 1.10 Copyright ...(C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Erasing flash .... When the BIOS update process is for reference only. done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying fl...
... At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename.rom] where [filename.rom] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you see on the screen is complete, the utility returns to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Version 1.10 Copyright ...(C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Erasing flash .... When the BIOS update process is for reference only. done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying fl...
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... long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Reboot the system. 3. User recovery requested. Save the BIOS file to P4V8X-MX.ROM. Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 Starting BIOS recovery... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the drive, the...
... long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Reboot the system. 3. User recovery requested. Save the BIOS file to P4V8X-MX.ROM. Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 Starting BIOS recovery... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the drive, the...
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... sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P4V8X-MX.ROM. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to...
... sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P4V8X-MX.ROM. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to...
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... for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P4V8X-MX.ROM". Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then...
... for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P4V8X-MX.ROM". Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then...