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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4VP-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components... 1-17 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4VP-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components... 1-17 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 iii
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P4VP-MX specifications summary CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs Supports Intel® Prescott CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset NorthBridge: VIA... 3 x PCI Storage 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 connectors Audio Realtek ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC LAN VIA VT8235 integrated MAC + VIA VT6103 PHY Special features ASUS MyLogo ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In/Line...
P4VP-MX specifications summary CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs Supports Intel® Prescott CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset NorthBridge: VIA... 3 x PCI Storage 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 connectors Audio Realtek ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC LAN VIA VT8235 integrated MAC + VIA VT6103 PHY Special features ASUS MyLogo ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In/Line...
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...to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 1-5. No need to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to pay for 5.1 surround sound. CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See pages 1-6, 2-14. See page 1-6. See page 2-3. The...100 LAN The VIA® VT8235 SouthBridge integrated MAC with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and clearly defined details. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 See pages 1-6 and 1-20. 6-channel digital audio The Realtek ALC655 AC'97 audio CODEC is onboard to 4.2GB/s data transfer...
...to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 1-5. No need to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to pay for 5.1 surround sound. CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See pages 1-6, 2-14. See page 1-6. See page 2-3. The...100 LAN The VIA® VT8235 SouthBridge integrated MAC with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and clearly defined details. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 See pages 1-6 and 1-20. 6-channel digital audio The Realtek ALC655 AC'97 audio CODEC is onboard to 4.2GB/s data transfer...
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.... This LED acts as a reminder to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 IDE connectors. This 3Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 14 PS/2 mouse port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 16 RJ-45 port. These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion... 2.2 interface. 8 Floppy disk connector. This green 6-pin connector is a standby power on the motherboard. This port allows connection to an ATX power supply. 2 CPU socket. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5
.... This LED acts as a reminder to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 IDE connectors. This 3Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 14 PS/2 mouse port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 16 RJ-45 port. These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion... 2.2 interface. 8 Floppy disk connector. This green 6-pin connector is a standby power on the motherboard. This port allows connection to an ATX power supply. 2 CPU socket. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5
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... Top: RJ-45 Top:Line 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
... Top: RJ-45 Top:Line 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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... is supported under Windows® XP and later versions only. 5. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Note in the BIOS before installing a supported operating system. Make sure to Enabled. The item appears only if you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. 6. Notes on Hyper-Threading... Technology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Install the CPU. 2. Gold Mark Incorrect installation of up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2).
... is supported under Windows® XP and later versions only. 5. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Note in the BIOS before installing a supported operating system. Make sure to Enabled. The item appears only if you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. 6. Notes on Hyper-Threading... Technology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Install the CPU. 2. Gold Mark Incorrect installation of up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2).
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...* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. Onboard USB controller HC1 - - - - EHCI - - - - used - - - - - - ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-13 To install and configure an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI slot 1 - Assign an IRQ to...
...* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. Onboard USB controller HC1 - - - - EHCI - - - - used - - - - - - ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-13 To install and configure an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI slot 1 - Assign an IRQ to...
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Keep the cap on the jumper default position. 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 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the... button cell battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered ...
Keep the cap on the jumper default position. 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 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the... button cell battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered ...
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...connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA133/100 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to PIN 1 P4VP-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 4. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100 cable. Pin 20 on the ... pin AUDIO1) This is recommended that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. ® P4VP-MX AUDIO1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L P4VP-MX Front Panel Audio Connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to be both master devices with two...
...connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA133/100 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to PIN 1 P4VP-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 4. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100 cable. Pin 20 on the ... pin AUDIO1) This is recommended that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. ® P4VP-MX AUDIO1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L P4VP-MX Front Panel Audio Connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to be both master devices with two...
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Ground Reset ® P4VP-MX PANEL1 P4VP-MX Front Panel Audio Connector IDE_LED Reset SW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead (2-pin PWR LED) This 2-1 pin connector connects to light up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. The LED lights up . • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead...
Ground Reset ® P4VP-MX PANEL1 P4VP-MX Front Panel Audio Connector IDE_LED Reset SW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead (2-pin PWR LED) This 2-1 pin connector connects to light up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. The LED lights up . • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead...
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Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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... on Create Disk... At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i where "filename.rom" means the latest (or original) BIOS file that contains the BIOS file. 3. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. button. Boot the system from the Control Panel window. ...to the bootable floppy disk. From your BIOS The original BIOS file for your motherboard. You need to restore the BIOS in DOS environment. 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in the ...
... on Create Disk... At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i where "filename.rom" means the latest (or original) BIOS file that contains the BIOS file. 3. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. button. Boot the system from the Control Panel window. ...to the bootable floppy disk. From your BIOS The original BIOS file for your motherboard. You need to restore the BIOS in DOS environment. 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in the ...
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... to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. All rights reserved. Download the latest BIOS file from the hard disk. 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on ...BIOS information on the screen is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Reboot the system from the ASUS website (see on your screen may cause system boot failure! ASUS P4VP-MX...
... to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. All rights reserved. Download the latest BIOS file from the hard disk. 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on ...BIOS information on the screen is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Reboot the system from the ASUS website (see on your screen may cause system boot failure! ASUS P4VP-MX...
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... V1.00 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: _", type in the correct file name. if you downloaded from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot The BIOS information in the drive. 5. At the prompt, "Please...
... V1.00 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: _", type in the correct file name. if you downloaded from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot The BIOS information in the drive. 5. At the prompt, "Please...
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... into the CD-ROM drive and press the Enter key. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to completely update the main BIOS area. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-5 DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. When the update process is complete, reboot the system...
... into the CD-ROM drive and press the Enter key. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to completely update the main BIOS area. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-5 DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. When the update process is complete, reboot the system...
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... sub-menus and make it as easy to use the Setup program, you may want to change the power management settings. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". For example, you may want to enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub.... This requires you to use as possible. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." Even if you are not prompted to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup ...
... sub-menus and make it as easy to use the Setup program, you may want to change the power management settings. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". For example, you may want to enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub.... This requires you to use as possible. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." Even if you are not prompted to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup ...
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Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master ... Information [11:10:19] [Thu 05/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to select items in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Some of a menu screen are the navigation...
Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master ... Information [11:10:19] [Thu 05/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to select items in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Some of a menu screen are the navigation...
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...is a brief description of options. configurable, you may cause system to configure system time. A configurable field is enclosed in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the selected item... IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 IRQ15 [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the sections below may change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the...
...is a brief description of options. configurable, you may cause system to configure system time. A configurable field is enclosed in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the selected item... IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 IRQ15 [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the sections below may change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the...
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...3.5 in .] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. 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 xx/xx/xxxx] This item allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information...
...3.5 in .] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. 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 xx/xx/xxxx] This item allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information...
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...separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 2.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While ...Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was...
...separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 2.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While ...Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was...