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... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (" ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by... ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (" ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by... ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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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...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 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-10 iv
... 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...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 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-10 iv
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...; Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your local power company. • If the...
...; Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your local power company. • If the...
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...certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in completing a task. IMPORTANT: Information 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 complete a task. Optional ... to find more information Refer to complete a task. Refer to aid in this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the...
...certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in completing a task. IMPORTANT: Information 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 complete a task. Optional ... to find more information Refer to complete a task. Refer to aid in this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the...
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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 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA / Power cable 1 x FDD cable Userʼs Manual I/O shield Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6" x 8" (...
...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 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA / Power cable 1 x FDD cable Userʼs Manual I/O shield Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6" x 8" (...
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...-off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is read from or written to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or "green" mode. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system...the life of certain system components. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 11. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 When in suspend mode, the system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to this connector.
...-off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is read from or written to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or "green" mode. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system...the life of certain system components. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 11. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23 When in suspend mode, the system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to this connector.
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to keep the CPU from overheated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] CPU group delay [Auto] Configuration options: [...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to keep the CPU from overheated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] CPU group delay [Auto] Configuration options: [...
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... DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the user manual Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening , viewing, and printing documents in your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe Acrobat...Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. 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. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network ...
... DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the user manual Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening , viewing, and printing documents in your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe Acrobat...Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. 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. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network ...
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You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-5 Raid Userʼs Manual Please install first Adobe Acrobat, then open the VIA8237 SATA Quick Setup Guide. 3.2.5 Contacts menu Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-5 Raid Userʼs Manual Please install first Adobe Acrobat, then open the VIA8237 SATA Quick Setup Guide. 3.2.5 Contacts menu Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
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... press . Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for performance 1.
... press . Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for performance 1.
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... creation? (Y/N) 8. The following confirmation message appears. An asterisk appears before a selected drive. 7. Duplicating... Continue? (Y/N) 10. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-9 Press anytime if you select , the following confirmation message appears. Select Auto Setup for data protection then press . 3.... on disks, Continue? (Y/N) 5. If you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for data protection 1. From this point, you select the utility will be destroyed. If ...
... creation? (Y/N) 8. The following confirmation message appears. An asterisk appears before a selected drive. 7. Duplicating... Continue? (Y/N) 10. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 3-9 Press anytime if you select , the following confirmation message appears. Select Auto Setup for data protection then press . 3.... on disks, Continue? (Y/N) 5. If you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for data protection 1. From this point, you select the utility will be destroyed. If ...