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...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
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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 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.
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...1-6, 2-14. See page 1-5. See page 2-3. See page 2-5. 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 a... 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 rates. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 1.3 Special features Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 and Prescott processors via a ...
...1-6, 2-14. See page 1-5. See page 2-3. See page 2-5. 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 a... 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 rates. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 1.3 Special features Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 and Prescott processors via a ...
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... slot. This LED acts as a reminder to an ATX power supply. 2 CPU socket. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the floppy disk drive. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5 1 ATX power connector. This 20-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 10 Audio CODEC. These dual... other devices. 16 RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is an AC'97 CODEC that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. 4 DDR DIMM sockets.
... slot. This LED acts as a reminder to an ATX power supply. 2 CPU socket. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the floppy disk drive. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5 1 ATX power connector. This 20-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 10 Audio CODEC. These dual... other devices. 16 RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is an AC'97 CODEC that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. 4 DDR DIMM sockets.
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... 533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates of up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2). The list should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on one corner...
... 533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates of up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2). The list should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on one corner...
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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. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports AGP 4X (1.5V) cards. 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
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. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports AGP 4X (1.5V) cards. 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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...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 It is an interface for the jumper ... another UltraDMA133/100 cable. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect non-UltraDMA133/100 devices to PIN 1 P4VP-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 4. BIOS supports specific device bootup. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA133/100/66 cable is removed to match...
...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 It is an interface for the jumper ... another UltraDMA133/100 cable. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect non-UltraDMA133/100 devices to PIN 1 P4VP-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 4. BIOS supports specific device bootup. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA133/100/66 cable is removed to match...
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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...) This 3-pin connector connects to this connector instead of high-speed peripherals. USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX USB Header USB56 1 The USB2.0 module is purchased separately. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the ...
...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...) This 3-pin connector connects to this connector instead of high-speed peripherals. USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX USB Header USB56 1 The USB2.0 module is purchased separately. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the ...
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2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. You can not select an item that menu. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, ... IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 IRQ15 [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press...
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. You can not select an item that menu. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, ... IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 IRQ15 [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press...
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...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, and Reporting Technology. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. 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] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS...
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... specific IRQ is reserved for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in the system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] IRQ xx [Available] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in units of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS P4VP-MX...
... specific IRQ is reserved for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in the system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] IRQ xx [Available] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in units of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS P4VP-MX...
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... in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the ACPI state to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications.
... in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the ACPI state to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications.
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... when the external modem receives a call while the computer is off mode. Power On LAN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the use of specific keys on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is in SoftOFF...
... when the external modem receives a call while the computer is off mode. Power On LAN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the use of specific keys on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is in SoftOFF...
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ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-21 If any of the monitored items is out of the fans is not connected to enter SETUP". You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor...
ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-21 If any of the monitored items is out of the fans is not connected to enter SETUP". You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor...
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...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ... Reserved. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ... Reserved. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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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.