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...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if...
...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if...
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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 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8... 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 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8... 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...
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...
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Form Factor Support CD contents ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
Form Factor Support CD contents ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
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... protection feature without the need to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with the VIA® VT6103 PHY provides easy implementation of 256MB. 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 provide 6-...BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 1-6. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by ...
... protection feature without the need to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with the VIA® VT6103 PHY provides easy implementation of 256MB. 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 provide 6-...BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 1-6. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by ...
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...devices. 10 Audio CODEC. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to an ATX power supply. 2 CPU socket. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5 These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 533/400 MHz frequency, system ... accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor, with 533/400 MHz system bus that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. This green 6-pin connector is slotted to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100...
...devices. 10 Audio CODEC. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to an ATX power supply. 2 CPU socket. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5 These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 533/400 MHz frequency, system ... accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor, with 533/400 MHz system bus that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. This green 6-pin connector is slotted to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100...
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The list should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Install the CPU. 2. Reboot ...
The list should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Install the CPU. 2. Reboot ...
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Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports AGP 4X (1.5V) cards. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.10.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on this motherboard. 1.10.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots on your motherboard. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports AGP 4X (1.5V) cards. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.10.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on this motherboard. 1.10.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots on your motherboard. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AUDIO1) This is removed to the secondary IDE connector. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ® P4VP-MX NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraDMA cable connector. The hole near the blue connector on each IDE...purchase another for the jumper settings. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. Refer to PIN 1 P4VP-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 4. You may configure two hard disks to the UltraDMA133/100 master device. 3. Connect the ...
BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AUDIO1) This is removed to the secondary IDE connector. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ® P4VP-MX NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraDMA cable connector. The hole near the blue connector on each IDE...purchase another for the jumper settings. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. Refer to PIN 1 P4VP-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 4. You may configure two hard disks to the UltraDMA133/100 master device. 3. Connect the ...
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...specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. USB header (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of the power LED connector in the system panel. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX... are inadequate, two USB headers are available for additional USB ports. USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX USB Header USB56 1 The USB2.0 module is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. USB header (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of the power LED connector in the system panel. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX... are inadequate, two USB headers are available for additional USB ports. USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX USB Header USB56 1 The USB2.0 module is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...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] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General ...values for that is not user-configurable. To change the value of options. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the...
...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] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General ...values for that is not user-configurable. To change the value of options. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the...
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...] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0...
...] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0...
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...] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-17 Plug and Play OS PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [No] [64] [Yes] IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 ...of PCI/PnP devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values may cause system to malfunction. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ...
...] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-17 Plug and Play OS PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [No] [64] [Yes] IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 ...of PCI/PnP devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values may cause system to malfunction. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ...
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... Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Yes] [No] [Enabled] Configure CPU. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select an...
... Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Yes] [No] [Enabled] Configure CPU. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select an...
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... PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Power On Ring [Disabled] This allows either settings of specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead.
... PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Power On Ring [Disabled] This allows either settings of specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead.
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... CPU temperatures. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-21 VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Enter Power setup menu for details". You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows...
... CPU temperatures. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-21 VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Enter Power setup menu for details". You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows...
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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, ... stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, ... stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
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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 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8... 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 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8... 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...
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...
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x Form Factor ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x Form Factor ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
