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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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... MUST follow to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Conventions used in completing a task. Detailed descriptions of...
... MUST follow to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Conventions used in completing a task. Detailed descriptions of...
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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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... to a local area network (LAN) and the Internet. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can convert your screen. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Users can reboot their system through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that...
... to a local area network (LAN) and the Internet. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can convert your screen. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Users can reboot their system through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that...
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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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... installing a supported operating system. 5. Refer to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to compile the code. The Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU has a "marked" corner. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Under Linux, use processors with Hyper-Threading Technology 2. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on top of less than 1GHz. For more infformaion on...
... installing a supported operating system. 5. Refer to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to compile the code. The Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU has a "marked" corner. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Under Linux, use processors with Hyper-Threading Technology 2. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on top of less than 1GHz. For more infformaion on...
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... the lever upwards to a 90 to avoid bending the pins. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. Do not force the CPU into place. The notched or golden corner of the CPU...
... the lever upwards to a 90 to avoid bending the pins. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. Do not force the CPU into place. The notched or golden corner of the CPU...
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...qualified DDR333 DIMM vendors. 5. A DDR DIMM is double-sided. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the sockets. 1. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install single or double-sided 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and... ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of the module are the same or set to [Auto] ensure system stability. 3. DIMMs with a notch so that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that it fits in the BIOS ...
...qualified DDR333 DIMM vendors. 5. A DDR DIMM is double-sided. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the sockets. 1. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install single or double-sided 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and... ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of the module are the same or set to [Auto] ensure system stability. 3. DIMMs with a notch so that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that it fits in the BIOS ...
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... card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if... your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. The following sub-...
... card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if... your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. The following sub-...
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... the onboard battery. c. d. Please save all data before you to pins 1-2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 To erase the RTC RAM: a. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. b. Plug the power cord and turn ON.... Reinstall the battery. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you exist. e.
... the onboard battery. c. d. Please save all data before you to pins 1-2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 To erase the RTC RAM: a. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. b. Plug the power cord and turn ON.... Reinstall the battery. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you exist. e.
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PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL R +5V IDELED PWR Ground Reset Ground P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX System Panel Connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (3-1 pin PLED) This connector is read from or ...IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. 11. When in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 The system power LED lights up...
PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL R +5V IDELED PWR Ground Reset Ground P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX System Panel Connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (3-1 pin PLED) This connector is read from or ...IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. 11. When in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 The system power LED lights up...
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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 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... then select Format. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to a floppy or hard disk. Press . 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Information ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD... alphanumeric characters for the extension name. d. Windows® XP environment a. e. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - The copy can be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to copy the current BIOS The AFUDOS.EXE utility can be any user-provided filename of the following...
... then select Format. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to a floppy or hard disk. Press . 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Information ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD... alphanumeric characters for the extension name. d. Windows® XP environment a. e. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - The copy can be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to copy the current BIOS The AFUDOS.EXE utility can be any user-provided filename of the following...
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...2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. The BIOS information on a piece of paper. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 What you see on your screen may not be exactly ...the same as shown. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to the bootable floppy...
...2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. The BIOS information on a piece of paper. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 What you see on your screen may not be exactly ...the same as shown. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to the bootable floppy...
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... Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... All rights reserved. Reading file ..... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When the BIOS update process is for reference only...
... Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... All rights reserved. Reading file ..... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When the BIOS update process is for reference only...
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... display the following. Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 Starting BIOS recovery... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is not found !" User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found !" Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a fl...
... display the following. Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 Starting BIOS recovery... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is not found !" User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found !" Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a fl...
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...or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P4V8X-MX.ROM. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that ...you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the ...
...or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P4V8X-MX.ROM. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that ...you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the ...
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... for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 When no floppy disk is found ! Reading file "P4V8X-MX.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. CD-ROM...
... for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 When no floppy disk is found ! Reading file "P4V8X-MX.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. CD-ROM...