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For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for each product design represented by the digit before ... the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS P3V4X Manual Revision: 1.02 E525 Release Date: March 2000 2 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system...
For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for each product design represented by the digit before ... the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS P3V4X Manual Revision: 1.02 E525 Release Date: March 2000 2 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system...
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...First Time Installation 77 5.2 P3V Series Motherboard Support CD 78 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 79 5.4 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx 80 5.5 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xx 80 5.6 VIA 4 in 1 Driver 82 5.7 Uninstalling Programs 82 6. APPENDIX 89 7.1 S370 Series CPU Cards... 89 7.1.1 Using the ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards 90 7.1.2 Setting up the ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards 90 7.2 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 91 7.3 Glossary 93 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.2 ...
...First Time Installation 77 5.2 P3V Series Motherboard Support CD 78 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 79 5.4 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx 80 5.5 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xx 80 5.6 VIA 4 in 1 Driver 82 5.7 Uninstalling Programs 82 6. APPENDIX 89 7.1 S370 Series CPU Cards... 89 7.1.1 Using the ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards 90 7.1.2 Setting up the ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards 90 7.2 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 91 7.3 Glossary 93 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.2 ...
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...software Reference material for the included software Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP processors (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA... (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS S370 Series CPU cards (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) CPU thermal sensor cable (optional) ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 7
...software Reference material for the included software Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC2/SECC/SEPP processors (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA... (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS S370 Series CPU cards (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) CPU thermal sensor cable (optional) ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 7
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...Dynamic Random Access Memory) or Enhanced Memory System's High-speed DRAMs (HSDRAMs) for higher system performance at minimal cost premium. 10 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98 must be ready around ...and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for operating systems that supports autodetection of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced ...
...Dynamic Random Access Memory) or Enhanced Memory System's High-speed DRAMs (HSDRAMs) for higher system performance at minimal cost premium. 10 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98 must be ready around ...and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for operating systems that supports autodetection of ASUS smart series motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced ...
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... SDRAM support Expansion Slots 6 PCI Slots 11 1 ISA Slot 10 1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot 17 System I/O 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA66 Support 6 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 8 1 Serial COM1 Connector 20 1 Serial COM2 Connector 18 1 Parallel Port Connector 19 2 USB Connectors 21 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector Top) 22 1 PS/2 Keyboard... 7 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Form Factor ATX, 19.2cm x 30.5cm (7.6" x 12") 12 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual FEATURES P3V4X Components 2. Location Processor Support Slot 1 for locations. 2.
... SDRAM support Expansion Slots 6 PCI Slots 11 1 ISA Slot 10 1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot 17 System I/O 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA66 Support 6 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 8 1 Serial COM1 Connector 20 1 Serial COM2 Connector 18 1 Parallel Port Connector 19 2 USB Connectors 21 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector Top) 22 1 PS/2 Keyboard... 7 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Form Factor ATX, 19.2cm x 30.5cm (7.6" x 12") 12 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual FEATURES P3V4X Components 2. Location Processor Support Slot 1 for locations. 2.
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... . 3. Interrupt Request Table for your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. shared - - INT-D - - - shared ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 29 Unplug your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be exclusively assigned to operate...
... . 3. Interrupt Request Table for your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. shared - - INT-D - - - shared ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 29 Unplug your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be exclusively assigned to operate...
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...Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. 22. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 21. This 2-pin connector connects to the system power LED, which lights when the system is locked, the mouse can still be instantly ... reset switch for more than 4 seconds will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is not in use. P3V4X System Panel Connections 40 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to this lead. Pushing the switch while in sleep or...
...Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. 22. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 21. This 2-pin connector connects to the system power LED, which lights when the system is locked, the mouse can still be instantly ... reset switch for more than 4 seconds will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is not in use. P3V4X System Panel Connections 40 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to this lead. Pushing the switch while in sleep or...
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... check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 43 It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a ... by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. This file works only in case you boot from your computer from the floppy disk...
... check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 43 It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a ... by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. This file works only in case you boot from your computer from the floppy disk...
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SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to install a driver from its system registry. When prompted to restart, select No and then follow the normal setup procedures later in this section. 5. 5. You ...reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows 98 will detect the onboard audio and video chips and may use OSR 2.0 or later. ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 77 For Windows NT 4.0, you start Windows for Windows 95, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time...
SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to install a driver from its system registry. When prompted to restart, select No and then follow the normal setup procedures later in this section. 5. 5. You ...reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows 98 will detect the onboard audio and video chips and may use OSR 2.0 or later. ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 77 For Windows NT 4.0, you start Windows for Windows 95, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time...
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... The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. S/W SETUP Windows 98 • Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a smart utility to view the support CD file list and contact information. • ...format at any of our web sites. • VIA 4 in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your...ReadMe: Allows you to view user's manuals saved in the DMI folder. 78 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual
... The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. S/W SETUP Windows 98 • Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a smart utility to view the support CD file list and contact information. • ...format at any of our web sites. • VIA 4 in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your...ReadMe: Allows you to view user's manuals saved in the DMI folder. 78 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual
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S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click heren. (8) Click here and then follow onscreen instructions to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Select preferred options and then click here. 5. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 VIA 4 in 1 Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to complete installation. 82 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual
S/W SETUP Windows 98 (5) Click here. (6) Click here. (7) Click heren. (8) Click here and then follow onscreen instructions to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click here. (4) Select preferred options and then click here. 5. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 VIA 4 in 1 Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to complete installation. 82 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual
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APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 7. Q: What can reduce system management workload, provide flexibility to function? Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client • NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 3.11 7.2.3 Questions and Answers Q: What... is a remote management tool with advantages that can Wake-On-LAN do for you time-consuming efforts and costs. tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. 92 ASUS P3V4X...
APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 7. Q: What can reduce system management workload, provide flexibility to function? Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client • NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 3.11 7.2.3 Questions and Answers Q: What... is a remote management tool with advantages that can Wake-On-LAN do for you time-consuming efforts and costs. tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. 92 ASUS P3V4X...
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...Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that is a special-purpose file that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting for mechanical events. ASUS P3V4XUser's Manual 93 Boot Boot means to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a set of two values... whenever the computer is used by loading it means to system memory. "Reboot" means to /from "Start | Shut Down..." Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are built into system memory. BIOS parameters can have one of routines that enables high-performance 3D graphics...
...Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that is a special-purpose file that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting for mechanical events. ASUS P3V4XUser's Manual 93 Boot Boot means to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a set of two values... whenever the computer is used by loading it means to system memory. "Reboot" means to /from "Start | Shut Down..." Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are built into system memory. BIOS parameters can have one of routines that enables high-performance 3D graphics...
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...including peripherals such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to the physical components of specialized tasks. 94 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual Hardware Hardware is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical ...Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD), which all other x86-compatible microprocessors. Device Driver A device driver is a specification that allows the computer's operating system to accelerate multimedia and communications applications, such as VGA, audio, ...
...including peripherals such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to the physical components of specialized tasks. 94 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual Hardware Hardware is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical ...Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD), which all other x86-compatible microprocessors. Device Driver A device driver is a specification that allows the computer's operating system to accelerate multimedia and communications applications, such as VGA, audio, ...
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...Random Access Memory) There are attached physically without having to improve IDE transfer rates. Hence, the data transfer rate is a specification to install drivers or reboot. 7. RAID (Redundant Array of your PC can be used on ATX motherboards. APPENDIX Glossary 7. A RAID card is nonvolatile memory... This type of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of an operating system and is used in certain computer components. ASUS P3V4XUser's Manual 95 APPENDIX POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. ROM (Read Only Memory...
...Random Access Memory) There are attached physically without having to improve IDE transfer rates. Hence, the data transfer rate is a specification to install drivers or reboot. 7. RAID (Redundant Array of your PC can be used on ATX motherboards. APPENDIX Glossary 7. A RAID card is nonvolatile memory... This type of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of an operating system and is used in certain computer components. ASUS P3V4XUser's Manual 95 APPENDIX POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. ROM (Read Only Memory...