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... is defaced or missing. Manual revisions are released for each product design represented by ASUS; 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 third digit in ... POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product Name: ASUS P3V4X Manual Revision: 1.02 E525 Release Date: March 2000 2 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
... is defaced or missing. Manual revisions are released for each product design represented by ASUS; 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 third digit in ... POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product Name: ASUS P3V4X Manual Revision: 1.02 E525 Release Date: March 2000 2 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
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... for ISA Cards 31 3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 31 3.8 External Connectors 32 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 41 4. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 43 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 43 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 43 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ......... 44 4 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual
... for ISA Cards 31 3.7.4 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 31 3.8 External Connectors 32 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 41 4. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 43 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 43 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 43 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) ......... 44 4 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual
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... 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 BIOS Setup Program 47 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 48 4.2.2 Legend Bar 48 4.3 Main... Power Up Control 71 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 73 4.6 Boot Menu 74 4.7 Exit Menu 75 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 85 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 85 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Operating Systems 77 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 77 5.2 P3V Series Motherboard Support CD 78 5.3 Install...
... 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 BIOS Setup Program 47 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 48 4.2.2 Legend Bar 48 4.3 Main... Power Up Control 71 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 73 4.6 Boot Menu 74 4.7 Exit Menu 75 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 85 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 85 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Operating Systems 77 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 77 5.2 P3V Series Motherboard Support CD 78 5.3 Install...
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...on setting up the motherboard. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. INTRODUCTION 2. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. Instructions on setting up the BIOS Instructions on setting up the ... 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 FEATURES 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. INTRODUCTION Manual ...
...on setting up the motherboard. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. INTRODUCTION 2. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. Instructions on setting up the BIOS Instructions on setting up the ... 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 FEATURES 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. INTRODUCTION Manual ...
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...CD-ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 ...2 cache. • AGP Slot: Supports AGP cards for AGP 4x mode; 133/100/66MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3V4X The ASUS P3V4X motherboard is enabled. Easy-to service, among others, high multimedia requirements. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings, core voltage, and...
...CD-ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 ...2 cache. • AGP Slot: Supports AGP cards for AGP 4x mode; 133/100/66MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS P3V4X The ASUS P3V4X motherboard is enabled. Easy-to service, among others, high multimedia requirements. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings, core voltage, and...
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... six 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. • Enhanced ACPI: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port.... • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. 2. ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2.
... six 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. • Enhanced ACPI: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port.... • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. 2. ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2.
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...satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows95/98/NT . • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers...BIOS that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with its chipset and support for higher system performance at minimal cost premium. 10 ASUS P3V4X...
...satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows95/98/NT . • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers...BIOS that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with its chipset and support for higher system performance at minimal cost premium. 10 ASUS P3V4X...
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...state places the system into one of the BIOS setting. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can determine if there are messages waiting in sleep mode. ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 11 Through the way a ... drive space to prevent possible application crashes. With this benefit on-hand, users can access vital information from anywhere in conjunction with the ASUS S370-133 CPU card) to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up...
...state places the system into one of the BIOS setting. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can determine if there are messages waiting in sleep mode. ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 11 Through the way a ... drive space to prevent possible application crashes. With this benefit on-hand, users can access vital information from anywhere in conjunction with the ASUS S370-133 CPU card) to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up...
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... CPU Slot 1 VIA VT82C694X Chipset COM2 JTPWR P3V4X CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (CMOS Power) Row 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R Accelerated Graphics Port PLED2 PCI Slot 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 O DIP N Switches Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) Multi-I/O WOL_CON PCI Slot 2 CHASSIS PCI ...Slot 3 SMB PCI Slot 4 WOR PCI Slot 5 PCI Slot 6 ISA Slot FLOPPY VIA VT82C596B Chipset ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN PANEL JEN IDELED IR 14 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual
... CPU Slot 1 VIA VT82C694X Chipset COM2 JTPWR P3V4X CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell (CMOS Power) Row 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R Accelerated Graphics Port PLED2 PCI Slot 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 O DIP N Switches Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) Multi-I/O WOL_CON PCI Slot 2 CHASSIS PCI ...Slot 3 SMB PCI Slot 4 WOR PCI Slot 5 PCI Slot 6 ISA Slot FLOPPY VIA VT82C596B Chipset ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN PANEL JEN IDELED IR 14 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual
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... be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). AGP Bus Freq. =DRAM Freq. x1 =DRAM Freq. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to OFF. x1/2 P3V4X AGP Bus Frequency Setting ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 17 ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P3V4X AGP Bus Freq. x2... you to [ON] and Switch 6, [ON]. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] P3V4X R JEN 123 123 Jumper JumperFree P3V4X Jumper Mode Setting 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3. When the CPU/DRAM frequency is set to 66MHz, set to...
... be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). AGP Bus Freq. =DRAM Freq. x1 =DRAM Freq. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to OFF. x1/2 P3V4X AGP Bus Frequency Setting ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 17 ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P3V4X AGP Bus Freq. x2... you to [ON] and Switch 6, [ON]. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] P3V4X R JEN 123 123 Jumper JumperFree P3V4X Jumper Mode Setting 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3. When the CPU/DRAM frequency is set to 66MHz, set to...
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... SDRAM specification. • DO NOT attempt to mix registered SDRAMs with VC SDRAMs. Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB. 20 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 3. Four sockets are available for best performance vs. This motherboard also supports NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs and Enhanced Memory System's High... 2GB) Total Memory x1 x1 x1 x1 = General DIMM Notes • DIMMs that have more than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. or PC133-compliant DIMMs; for the system bus to operate at 133MHz, use PC133-compliant DIMMs. •...
... SDRAM specification. • DO NOT attempt to mix registered SDRAMs with VC SDRAMs. Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB. 20 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 3. Four sockets are available for best performance vs. This motherboard also supports NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs and Enhanced Memory System's High... 2GB) Total Memory x1 x1 x1 x1 = General DIMM Notes • DIMMs that have more than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. or PC133-compliant DIMMs; for the system bus to operate at 133MHz, use PC133-compliant DIMMs. •...
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... Celeron, and PPGA370 Celeron processors is a thermal sensor that take readings from motherboards that is used . 2. If, however, the BIOS and/or your hardware monitoring program is no through-holes or debris. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.7 Precautions Operating a processor at temperatures above the .... This is correctly installed onto the processor with no visible gap between the processor die and heatsink. H/W SETUP CPU 28 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual There is reporting a CPU temperature above its maximum specified operating temperature will shorten the processor lifetime and may be...
... Celeron, and PPGA370 Celeron processors is a thermal sensor that take readings from motherboards that is used . 2. If, however, the BIOS and/or your hardware monitoring program is no through-holes or debris. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.7 Precautions Operating a processor at temperatures above the .... This is correctly installed onto the processor with no visible gap between the processor die and heatsink. H/W SETUP CPU 28 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual There is reporting a CPU temperature above its maximum specified operating temperature will shorten the processor lifetime and may be...
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... - - - - shared - - shared - - HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Read the documentation for expansion cards. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. shared - shared ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 29 H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. Keep the bracket for your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot you...
... - - - - shared - - shared - - HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Read the documentation for expansion cards. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. shared - shared ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 29 H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. Keep the bracket for your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot you...
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... conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for an ISA Configuration Utility. Choose Yes in the PCI and PNP configuration section of the BIOS setup utility can select a DMA channel in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for ISA Cards Some ISA ... from those not used by legacy cards. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS Setup utility. P3V4X R P3V4X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 31 H/W SETUP DMA Channels 3. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to support AGP graphics cards. DMA assignments for this motherboard...
... conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for an ISA Configuration Utility. Choose Yes in the PCI and PNP configuration section of the BIOS setup utility can select a DMA channel in IRQ xx Used By ISA and DMA x Used By ISA for ISA Cards Some ISA ... from those not used by legacy cards. The PCI and PNP configuration of the BIOS Setup utility. P3V4X R P3V4X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 31 H/W SETUP DMA Channels 3. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to support AGP graphics cards. DMA assignments for this motherboard...
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...system is controlled by a momentary switch connected to the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered on your power switch. P3V4X System Panel Connections 40 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual Pushing the switch while in use. System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to this ... or soft-off mode. 18. HARDWARE SETUP 17. NOTE: When the keyboard is a preferred method of rebooting to turn the system off your BIOS or OS setting. ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR.SW) The system power is not in the ON mode for rebooting...
...system is controlled by a momentary switch connected to the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered on your power switch. P3V4X System Panel Connections 40 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual Pushing the switch while in use. System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to this ... or soft-off mode. 18. HARDWARE SETUP 17. NOTE: When the keyboard is a preferred method of rebooting to turn the system off your BIOS or OS setting. ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR.SW) The system power is not in the ON mode for rebooting...
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... is pressed. H/W SETUP Powering Up 3. Connect the power supply cord to a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 41 You may light up or switch between orange and green after the system's if it has a power standby feature. For ...ATX power supplies, the system LED will light. While the tests are made, close the system case cover. 2. Your monitor b. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in the following order: a. HARDWARE SETUP 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 1. Connect the power...
... is pressed. H/W SETUP Powering Up 3. Connect the power supply cord to a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 41 You may light up or switch between orange and green after the system's if it has a power standby feature. For ...ATX power supplies, the system LED will light. While the tests are made, close the system case cover. 2. Your monitor b. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in the following order: a. HARDWARE SETUP 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 1. Connect the power...
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3. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system. The power supply should turn off the power switch. For ... with ATX power supplies. 3. NOTE: The message "You can press the ATX power switch after Windows shuts down the computer?. Hardware Setup Powering Up 42 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual If you can now safely turn off after exiting or shutting down your operating system before switching off your computer" will not appear...
3. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system. The power supply should turn off the power switch. For ... with ATX power supplies. 3. NOTE: The message "You can press the ATX power switch after Windows shuts down the computer?. Hardware Setup Powering Up 42 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual If you can now safely turn off after exiting or shutting down your operating system before switching off your computer" will not appear...
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...a copy of the code displayed on the motherboard. It is your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to ...utility (AFLASH.EXE) to reinstall the BIOS later. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 43 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Reboot your computer from your screen during bootup. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of your hard ...
...a copy of the code displayed on the motherboard. It is your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to ...utility (AFLASH.EXE) to reinstall the BIOS later. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 43 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Reboot your computer from your screen during bootup. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of your hard ...
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... disk you created earlier. 3. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . Select 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to File from the disk...
... disk you created earlier. 3. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 44 ASUS P3V4X User's Manual At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . Select 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to File from the disk...
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... the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system from booting up . ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 45 The utility starts to continue. 4. The boot... block will be updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to boot...
... the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system from booting up . ASUS P3V4X User's Manual 45 The utility starts to continue. 4. The boot... block will be updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to boot...