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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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... and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to install expansion cards.
... and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to install expansion cards.
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... for this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard AC97 Audio - - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - used - - used - shared - - - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13 used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; PCI slot 2 - - Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - Onboard USB...
... for this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard AC97 Audio - - - - E F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - used Onboard USB Controller 1 - - - - used - - used - shared - - - - ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-13 used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; PCI slot 2 - - Onboard USB Controller 2 - - - - Onboard USB...
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...operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the ...the features of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your...
...operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the ...the features of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your...
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C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver Install C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver. LAN Driver Install LAN Driver. Install the necessary drivers to keep your PC safe. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 RAID Driver Disk Install RAID Driver Disk. Via Chipset Driver Install Chipset Driver. USB 2.0 Driver Install USB 2.0 Driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The...
C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver Install C-Mediaʼs Xear 3D Driver. LAN Driver Install LAN Driver. Install the necessary drivers to keep your PC safe. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-3 RAID Driver Disk Install RAID Driver Disk. Via Chipset Driver Install Chipset Driver. USB 2.0 Driver Install USB 2.0 Driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The...
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... The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, otherwise ASUS Update can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). View the online... help user to download and flash BIOS. ASUS Update ASUS Update can help for opening the manual files. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software Support ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer so you can not work properly. Microsoft DirectX 9....
... The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, otherwise ASUS Update can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). View the online... help user to download and flash BIOS. ASUS Update ASUS Update can help for opening the manual files. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software Support ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer so you can not work properly. Microsoft DirectX 9....
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... drives is required for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. Connect a SATA power cable to read and write data in the VIA VT8237R southbridge chipset. Use of the ... 1. 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 a second drive. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install...
... drives is required for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. Connect a SATA power cable to read and write data in the VIA VT8237R southbridge chipset. Use of the ... 1. 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 a second drive. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install...
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...the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete process. 5. Follow succeeding screen information to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to floppy disk drive. 4. Insert floppy disk to complete the installation. 3-10... Chapter 3: Software Support To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu" for the VIA RAID driver disk utility. Insert the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Press...
...the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete process. 5. Follow succeeding screen information to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to floppy disk drive. 4. Insert floppy disk to complete the installation. 3-10... Chapter 3: Software Support To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu" for the VIA RAID driver disk utility. Insert the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Press...