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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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...hardware devices on it another standout in your package with high bandwidth up to support P4 CPU on 800Hz FSB, DDR400 memory, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, and a full-range of ASUS quality motherboards! AGP8X AGP8X (AGP 3.0) is damaged or missing, contact your ... for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! See page 1-14 for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4V8X-MX motherboard Cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA / Power cable 1 x Floppy Disk Drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User ...
...hardware devices on it another standout in your package with high bandwidth up to support P4 CPU on 800Hz FSB, DDR400 memory, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, and a full-range of ASUS quality motherboards! AGP8X AGP8X (AGP 3.0) is damaged or missing, contact your ... for buying an ASUS® P4V8X-MX motherboard! See page 1-14 for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4V8X-MX motherboard Cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA / Power cable 1 x Floppy Disk Drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User ...
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...the Internet. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for today and tomorrow. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to give you can amend the CPU setting again. No more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color... ROM (See page 2-6). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can update BIOS before entering operating system. With up to overclocking failure, there is not available, and go through the support CD when a bootable disk...
...the Internet. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for today and tomorrow. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this motherboard to give you can amend the CPU setting again. No more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color... ROM (See page 2-6). ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can update BIOS before entering operating system. With up to overclocking failure, there is not available, and go through the support CD when a bootable disk...
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... less than 1GHz. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Under Linux, use processors with core speeds of the CPU to ensure system stability and performance. 3. It is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Refer to compile...
... less than 1GHz. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478 Gold Arrow Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Under Linux, use processors with core speeds of the CPU to ensure system stability and performance. 3. It is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 Refer to compile...
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...Technology is set to Enabled, The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Locate the CPU socket. The notched or golden corner of the CPU must be oriented toward the inner corner of the socket base nearest to avoid...alignment and look for bent pins. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. Reboot the computer 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 100-degree angle. 2. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (...
...Technology is set to Enabled, The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Locate the CPU socket. The notched or golden corner of the CPU must be oriented toward the inner corner of the socket base nearest to avoid...alignment and look for bent pins. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. Reboot the computer 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to 100-degree angle. 2. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (...
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... function. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Only PCB 2.00 or later version can support S3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up . 2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal ... S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. Set this jumper to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 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...
... function. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Only PCB 2.00 or later version can support S3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up . 2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal ... S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. Set this jumper to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 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...
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... hard disk drives. • The Serial ATA interface is not supported when using Windows® 98SE/Me operating system. 4. R P4V8X-MX CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4V8X-MX CPU Fan Connectors ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-19 3. 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.) or...
... hard disk drives. • The Serial ATA interface is not supported when using Windows® 98SE/Me operating system. 4. R P4V8X-MX CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P4V8X-MX CPU Fan Connectors ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-19 3. 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.) or...
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...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. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item... Limit: CPU Internal Thermal Control CPU Configuration [Disabled] [Auto] CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency (MHz) [Auto] [133] Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Auto] This should be enabled in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-...
...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. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item... Limit: CPU Internal Thermal Control CPU Configuration [Disabled] [Auto] CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency (MHz) [Auto] [133] Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Auto] This should be enabled in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-...
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...figuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] CPU group delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [None] [Delay 500ps] [Delay 1000ps] [Delay 1500ps...
...figuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] CPU group delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [None] [Delay 500ps] [Delay 1000ps] [Delay 1500ps...
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... and other software that the motherboard supports. Install the necessary drivers to keep your PC safe. RAID Driver Disk Install RAID Driver Disk. C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver Install C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 SATA Driver Install SATA Driver.... Via Chipset Driver Install Chipset Driver. LAN Driver Install LAN Driver. 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....
... and other software that the motherboard supports. Install the necessary drivers to keep your PC safe. RAID Driver Disk Install RAID Driver Disk. C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver Install C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 SATA Driver Install SATA Driver.... Via Chipset Driver Install Chipset Driver. LAN Driver Install LAN Driver. 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....
