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... 4-17 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 4-19 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 4-21 4.5 Power Menu 4-24 4.5.1 Power Up Control 4-26 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4-27 4.6 Boot Menu 4-28 4.7 Exit Menu 4-30 Chapter 5: Software support 5-1 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.1.1 Windows 98 first time installation 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Main menu 5-2 5.2.3 Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 iv
... 4-17 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 4-19 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 4-21 4.5 Power Menu 4-24 4.5.1 Power Up Control 4-26 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4-27 4.6 Boot Menu 4-28 4.7 Exit Menu 4-30 Chapter 5: Software support 5-1 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.1.1 Windows 98 first time installation 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Main menu 5-2 5.2.3 Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 iv
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.... How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B-LX motherboard. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Glossary This part lists the technical terms that...
.... How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B-LX motherboard. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Glossary This part lists the technical terms that...
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...package/Northwood Processor coupled with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4B-LX package for the following items. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard (micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 x 9.6 inches) ASUS P4B-LX support CD ASUS 2-port USB module ASUS 2-port 1394 module and two 8-to set a new benchmark for an ...100 IDE drives Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4B-LX motherboard! ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-1 Supporting up to 2GB of the above items is your perfect vehicle to get ahead in your retailer. The ASUS P4B-LX motherboard delivers a host of new features and...
...package/Northwood Processor coupled with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4B-LX package for the following items. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard (micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 x 9.6 inches) ASUS P4B-LX support CD ASUS 2-port USB module ASUS 2-port 1394 module and two 8-to set a new benchmark for an ...100 IDE drives Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4B-LX motherboard! ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 1-1 Supporting up to 2GB of the above items is your perfect vehicle to get ahead in your retailer. The ASUS P4B-LX motherboard delivers a host of new features and...
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... Disk Drive Connector Figure 2-21 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-17 After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is usually on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may damage your motherboard. Do not place jumper caps over connector pins... the side closest to PIN 1. Doing so may be on the opposite side on the motherboard. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable.
... Disk Drive Connector Figure 2-21 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 2-17 After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is usually on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may damage your motherboard. Do not place jumper caps over connector pins... the side closest to PIN 1. Doing so may be on the opposite side on the motherboard. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable.
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... not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first...reinstall the BIOS later. To determine the BIOS version of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is not supported by uploading a new BIOS file to the disk. 2. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash...
... not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first...reinstall the BIOS later. To determine the BIOS version of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It is not supported by uploading a new BIOS file to the disk. 2. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash...
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Software support Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Software support Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
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... your OS documentation for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. Visit the ASUS website for more information. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 5-1 When prompted to change at...
... your OS documentation for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. Visit the ASUS website for more information. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 5-1 When prompted to change at...
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... your mouse cursor on an icon and click to display the specified item Click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the support CD to display the menus. 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you to the software, drivers, utilities, and other information contained in the...
... your mouse cursor on an icon and click to display the specified item Click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the support CD to display the menus. 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you to the software, drivers, utilities, and other information contained in the...
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The screens in this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Browse this section are for reference only and may not exactly reflect the details you click the icons. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on your screen. This section shows the pop-up windows that appear when you see on the motherboard and the contents of the P4B-LX motherboard. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 5-7 Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the support CD.
The screens in this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Browse this section are for reference only and may not exactly reflect the details you click the icons. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on your screen. This section shows the pop-up windows that appear when you see on the motherboard and the contents of the P4B-LX motherboard. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 5-7 Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the support CD.
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Readme The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Technical Support Form The window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill up when requesting technical support.
Readme The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Technical Support Form The window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill up when requesting technical support.
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...avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 5-9 This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. If you ... details on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to use the ASUS Update. 1. 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through a ...
...avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 5-9 This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. If you ... details on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to use the ASUS Update. 1. 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through a ...
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... technology, peripherals are not found in this document but might be of help to consumer electronics devices. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide G-1 The specification also defines new extensions supporting modem and docking to activate the PC. This enables the system to automatically turn on the PC, which... adopt these new technologies more quickly and cost-effectively. For example, inserting a tape into a VCR can turn ON and OFF peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives, and printers, as well as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. A copy of data retrieval in ...
... technology, peripherals are not found in this document but might be of help to consumer electronics devices. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide G-1 The specification also defines new extensions supporting modem and docking to activate the PC. This enables the system to automatically turn on the PC, which... adopt these new technologies more quickly and cost-effectively. For example, inserting a tape into a VCR can turn ON and OFF peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives, and printers, as well as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. A copy of data retrieval in ...
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...17 Serial Ports 1-5, 4-19 SMART Monitoring 4-12 Starting up 3-1 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-3 DOS Utilities 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 Motherboard information 5-7 Readme file 5-8 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-8 Welcome screen 5-1 Suspend Mode 4-25 System Controllers North ...Bridge 1-3 South Bridge 1-3 System Date 4-8 System memory configurations 2-10 System Time 4-8 U UART2 4-21 Ultra DMA Mode 4-12 USB Legacy Support 4-17 USB ports 1-5 USWC 4-18 V Video Memory 4-19 Z ZIF socket 2-4 ASUS P4B-LX...
...17 Serial Ports 1-5, 4-19 SMART Monitoring 4-12 Starting up 3-1 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-3 DOS Utilities 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 Motherboard information 5-7 Readme file 5-8 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-8 Welcome screen 5-1 Suspend Mode 4-25 System Controllers North ...Bridge 1-3 South Bridge 1-3 System Date 4-8 System memory configurations 2-10 System Time 4-8 U UART2 4-21 Ultra DMA Mode 4-12 USB Legacy Support 4-17 USB ports 1-5 USWC 4-18 V Video Memory 4-19 Z ZIF socket 2-4 ASUS P4B-LX...