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... package with the VIA® VT8751A and VIA® VT8235 chipsets to 2GB of computing! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for the following items. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard ASUS P4VP-MX series support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of the...
... package with the VIA® VT8751A and VIA® VT8235 chipsets to 2GB of computing! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for the following items. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard ASUS P4VP-MX series support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of the...
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...to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and clearly defined details. See page 2-5. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 1-5. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the ...frequencies for up to provide 6-channel audio playback for an optional ROM. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to pay for 5.1 surround sound. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to...
...to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and clearly defined details. See page 2-5. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 1-5. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the ...frequencies for up to provide 6-channel audio playback for an optional ROM. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to pay for 5.1 surround sound. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to...
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... interface that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. This 3Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 14 PS/2 mouse port. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5 The VIA® VT8235 integrated peripheral controller supports various I /O interface, AC'97 interface and PCI 2.2 interface. 8 Floppy disk connector. The VIA® VT8751A provides...
... interface that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. This 3Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 14 PS/2 mouse port. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5 The VIA® VT8235 integrated peripheral controller supports various I /O interface, AC'97 interface and PCI 2.2 interface. 8 Floppy disk connector. The VIA® VT8751A provides...
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... In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUDIO1 3Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 Super I/O CD1 AUX1 Audio Codec CPU_FAN1 VIA VT8751 ® Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P4VP-MX PCI Slot 1 LED1 PCI Slot 2 MODEM1 PCI Slot 3 01 23 VIA VT8235 CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 PLED1 USBPWR56 FLOPPY1 USB56 PANEL1 PRI_IDE ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-7
... In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUDIO1 3Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 Super I/O CD1 AUX1 Audio Codec CPU_FAN1 VIA VT8751 ® Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P4VP-MX PCI Slot 1 LED1 PCI Slot 2 MODEM1 PCI Slot 3 01 23 VIA VT8235 CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 PLED1 USBPWR56 FLOPPY1 USB56 PANEL1 PRI_IDE ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-7
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... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-9 Make sure to ensure that measures 9.6 inches x 8.0 inches (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm).
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-9 Make sure to ensure that measures 9.6 inches x 8.0 inches (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm).
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... CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 90 - 100 3. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-11 Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into...
... CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 90 - 100 3. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-11 Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into...
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... the card. Refer to the tables below. 4. used - - - - 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. used - - - - - - ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-13 Onboard LAN - - - - - AGP slot used - used Onboard USB controller HC0 - - - - shared - - -
... the card. Refer to the tables below. 4. used - - - - 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. used - - - - - - ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-13 Onboard LAN - - - - - AGP slot used - used Onboard USB controller HC0 - - - - shared - - -
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Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4VP-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4VP-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-15 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Plug the power ...
Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4VP-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4VP-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-15 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Plug the power ...
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...ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN 1-17 1.12 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX...MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. P4VP-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Connect the GAME/MIDI cable with pin 5 plug). ® FLOPPY1 P4VP-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to the...
...ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN 1-17 1.12 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX...MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. P4VP-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Connect the GAME/MIDI cable with pin 5 plug). ® FLOPPY1 P4VP-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to the...
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... connectors in only one orientation. The plugs from the power supply are not jumpers! The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM ...pin ATXPWR1) These connectors connect to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ® P4VP-MX Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4VP-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-19 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit...
... connectors in only one orientation. The plugs from the power supply are not jumpers! The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM ...pin ATXPWR1) These connectors connect to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ® P4VP-MX Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4VP-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-19 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit...
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The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to hear system beeps and warnings. ® P4VP-MX SPEAKER1 +5V GND GND Speak Out 1 P4VP-MX Speaker Out Connector ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-21 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER1) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound ...
The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to hear system beeps and warnings. ® P4VP-MX SPEAKER1 +5V GND GND Speak Out 1 P4VP-MX Speaker Out Connector ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-21 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER1) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound ...
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... Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-3 A:\>afudos /iP4VPMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Follow these steps to the DOS prompt. Save the file to go through the ...long process of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the ASUS website (see on page viii). done Erasing flash .... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
... Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-3 A:\>afudos /iP4VPMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Follow these steps to the DOS prompt. Save the file to go through the ...long process of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the ASUS website (see on page viii). done Erasing flash .... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
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...00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4VP-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : P4VP-MX BIOS Built Date : 06/03/03 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS:... ." At the above screen is for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Device not ready." if you proceed... reboots the system without the disk in File] BIOS Version: P4VP-MX Boot Block WARNING! Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 1. What you typed Y.
...00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4VP-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : P4VP-MX BIOS Built Date : 06/03/03 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS:... ." At the above screen is for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Device not ready." if you proceed... reboots the system without the disk in File] BIOS Version: P4VP-MX Boot Block WARNING! Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 1. What you typed Y.
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...a floppy disk that a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Turn on the computer. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reboot" appears. If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable floppy disk, you to restore the ... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the bootable floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and press the Enter key. 3. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-5 To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Press Y to update the BIOS" DO NOT shutdown or reset the system ...
...a floppy disk that a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Turn on the computer. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reboot" appears. If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable floppy disk, you to restore the ... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the bootable floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and press the Enter key. 3. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-5 To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Press Y to update the BIOS" DO NOT shutdown or reset the system ...
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Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-7 Use the navigation keys to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to select items in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration ...
Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-7 Use the navigation keys to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to select items in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration ...
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... Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 05/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-9 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day...
... Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 05/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-9 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day...
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... BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis...
... BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis...
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... 1X] [64MB] [Enabled/16MB] [PCI] [Auto] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press Enter to Precharge (Tras) [6T] Configuration options: [5T] [6T] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-13 CAS# Latency [2.5] This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Change Option F1...
... 1X] [64MB] [Enabled/16MB] [PCI] [Auto] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press Enter to Precharge (Tras) [6T] Configuration options: [5T] [6T] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-13 CAS# Latency [2.5] This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Change Option F1...
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... is set to EPP. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Configure Win697 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you...
... is set to EPP. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Configure Win697 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you...
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...] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-17 2.4.4 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Change Option F1 General Help...
...] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-17 2.4.4 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Change Option F1 General Help...