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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 ...15 1.12 Connectors 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 ...15 1.12 Connectors 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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... 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. Integrated VIA S3 ProSavage8 Graphics The VIA chipset integrates...Realtek ALC655 AC'97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback for up to 3.06+ GHz core frequencies for 5.1 surround sound. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 1-10. This feature includes a maximum VGA operating memory size of 32MB and a maximum AGP aperture size of 10/...
... 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. Integrated VIA S3 ProSavage8 Graphics The VIA chipset integrates...Realtek ALC655 AC'97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback for up to 3.06+ GHz core frequencies for 5.1 surround sound. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 See page 1-10. This feature includes a maximum VGA operating memory size of 32MB and a maximum AGP aperture size of 10/...
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Do either one of the following to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in DOS environment. 1. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S Windows environment a. c. You need to restore the BIOS in the support CD. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: ... piece of the update process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The original BIOS file for your Windows desktop, click on Start, point to Settings, then click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. b. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the...
Do either one of the following to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in DOS environment. 1. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S Windows environment a. c. You need to restore the BIOS in the support CD. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: ... piece of the update process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The original BIOS file for your Windows desktop, click on Start, point to Settings, then click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. b. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the...
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...the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to a floppy disk. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS ...update the BIOS without having to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is for reference only. Reading file ..... A:\>afudos /iP4VPMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The BIOS information on your screen may cause system boot failure! A:\>afudos /iP4VPMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. ASUS P4VP-MX...
...the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to a floppy disk. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS ...update the BIOS without having to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is for reference only. Reading file ..... A:\>afudos /iP4VPMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The BIOS information on your screen may cause system boot failure! A:\>afudos /iP4VPMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. ASUS P4VP-MX...
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... Flash 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 reference only. Device not ready." When found ." Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to...
... Flash 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 reference only. Device not ready." When found ." Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to...
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..., you to reboot the system with the new BIOS. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-5 Press any key to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you may cause...
..., you to reboot the system with the new BIOS. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-5 Press any key to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you may cause...
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...the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use as possible. For example, you to "Run Setup". The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you see on... these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." It is designed to make your selections from the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to reconfigure ...
...the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use as possible. For example, you to "Run Setup". The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you see on... these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." It is designed to make your selections from the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to reconfigure ...
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...user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Adobe Acrobat Reader This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Anti-virus ...ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on page viii of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update...
...user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Adobe Acrobat Reader This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Anti-virus ...ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on page viii of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update...
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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 ...15 1.12 Connectors 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 ...15 1.12 Connectors 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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See page 1-10. See pages 1-6, 2-14. See page 1-5. See page 2-3. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 Integrated VIA S3 ProSavage8 Graphics The VIA chipset integrates the VIA S3 ProSavage8 Graphics architecture to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with the...Intel® Pentium® 4 and Prescott processors via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. See page 1-6. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This feature includes a maximum VGA operating memory size of 32MB and a ...
See page 1-10. See pages 1-6, 2-14. See page 1-5. See page 2-3. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 Integrated VIA S3 ProSavage8 Graphics The VIA chipset integrates the VIA S3 ProSavage8 Graphics architecture to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with the...Intel® Pentium® 4 and Prescott processors via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. See page 1-6. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This feature includes a maximum VGA operating memory size of 32MB and a ...
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...update process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Boot the system from the Control Panel window. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Start, point to the bootable floppy disk. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. b. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to complete the process. 2. Save the BIOS...the support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the following to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. button. You need to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in the future. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the ...
...update process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Boot the system from the Control Panel window. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Start, point to the bootable floppy disk. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. b. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to complete the process. 2. Save the BIOS...the support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the following to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. button. You need to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in the future. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the ...
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... - done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> 5. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-3 done Erasing flash .... Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... Save the file to the DOS prompt. Reboot...
... - done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> 5. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-3 done Erasing flash .... Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... Save the file to the DOS prompt. Reboot...
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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 the file name that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Continue to step 5 without updating the BIOS. File not found , the following screen. At the...
....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 the file name that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Continue to step 5 without updating the BIOS. File not found , the following screen. At the...
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... complete, reboot the system. Turn on the computer. 2. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-5 Press any key to reboot the system with the new BIOS. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Insert the bootable floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and press the...
... complete, reboot the system. Turn on the computer. 2. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-5 Press any key to reboot the system with the new BIOS. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Insert the bootable floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and press the...
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...described in the CMOS RAM of your computer in this program. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. If the system becomes...first two failed. Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to download the latest product and BIOS information. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you may want to use the Setup program, you can update using the navigation keys. The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you with its test ...
...described in the CMOS RAM of your computer in this program. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. If the system becomes...first two failed. Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to download the latest product and BIOS information. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you may want to use the Setup program, you can update using the navigation keys. The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you with its test ...
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... Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on page viii of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have...
... Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on page viii of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have...