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... settings 2-18 2.8 Connectors 2-21 Chapter 3: Powering up 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time 4-1 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-6 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-8 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 4-9 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4-13 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-15 4.4.1 Chip...
... settings 2-18 2.8 Connectors 2-21 Chapter 3: Powering up 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time 4-1 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-6 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-8 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 4-9 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4-13 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-15 4.4.1 Chip...
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... boot disk you created. It is recommended that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to run AFLASH. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-1 Reboot the computer from the... hard drive. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you save a copy ...
... boot disk you created. It is recommended that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to run AFLASH. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-1 Reboot the computer from the... hard drive. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you save a copy ...
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...Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating may result to start the update. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk.... 3. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide ...
...Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating may result to start the update. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk.... 3. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide ...
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..., the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to...
..., the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to...
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... This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." For example, you may not exactly match what you may want to enable the security password Feature or make changes ... the motherboard stores the Setup utility. If you can also restart by pressing the reset button on your selections among the predetermined choices. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-5 The EEPROM on . This section explains how to configure your system, or prompted to enter the Setup utility, ...
... This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." For example, you may not exactly match what you may want to enable the security password Feature or make changes ... the motherboard stores the Setup utility. If you can also restart by pressing the reset button on your selections among the predetermined choices. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-5 The EEPROM on . This section explains how to configure your system, or prompted to enter the Setup utility, ...
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...is disabled whether or not you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If a mouse is disabled. Otherwise, leave to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. When set this option to [Enabled]. When you...[Disabled]. The default of greater than 64MB, you set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to ...
...is disabled whether or not you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If a mouse is disabled. Otherwise, leave to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. When set this option to [Enabled]. When you...[Disabled]. The default of greater than 64MB, you set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to ...
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... power saving as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you need to install Windows with the APM feature. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled]...Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to its greatest amount. In Windows 98 or later, APM is conserved to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. When set to [Disabled], the power management features do not function regardless of inactivity. ...
... power saving as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you need to install Windows with the APM feature. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled]...Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to its greatest amount. In Windows 98 or later, APM is conserved to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. When set to [Disabled], the power management features do not function regardless of inactivity. ...
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... software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. The software menu is for monitoring PC systems on the lower right... Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-3 Intel® LDCM Administrator Setup This program is composed of the second screen. ASUS Update This program allows you...rid of the boring boot up screens by customizing your motherboard. The ASUS Update includes a new feature called ASUS MyLogo™. Refer to install it. The administrator should install both ...
... software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. The software menu is for monitoring PC systems on the lower right... Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-3 Intel® LDCM Administrator Setup This program is composed of the second screen. ASUS Update This program allows you...rid of the boring boot up screens by customizing your motherboard. The ASUS Update includes a new feature called ASUS MyLogo™. Refer to install it. The administrator should install both ...
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... Auto Select. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-9 Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to use the ASUS Update. 1. Click Next. 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that came with the software for more information. Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers...
... Auto Select. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-9 Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to use the ASUS Update. 1. Click Next. 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that came with the software for more information. Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers...
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If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 4. Click Next. 5.
If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 4. Click Next. 5.
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... serial devices such as the "brain" of from "Start | Shut Down..." The cache memory eliminates the CPU wait state. A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the main memory. One byte is transferred from the cache memory instead of the computer. PIO...'s read-only memory. The next time the same address, the data is a group of two values: 0 or 1. Cache Memory. COM Port. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in which it means to use a different IRQ and address assignment....
... serial devices such as the "brain" of from "Start | Shut Down..." The cache memory eliminates the CPU wait state. A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the main memory. One byte is transferred from the cache memory instead of the computer. PIO...'s read-only memory. The next time the same address, the data is a group of two values: 0 or 1. Cache Memory. COM Port. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in which it means to use a different IRQ and address assignment....
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...particular device. A software that plugs into the commands required by yourself. Expansion Card. UltraDMA/100/6633 IDE devices can update the BIOS by the devices. It acts as keyboards, screens, serial and parallel ports, printers, modems, etc.) connected to EPROM,...address space. The data transfers from the input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to homes, schools, businesses, and the government. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-3 Internet. The global computer network composed of Windows. Device Driver. A printed circuit card suchas an audio card, a ...
...particular device. A software that plugs into the commands required by yourself. Expansion Card. UltraDMA/100/6633 IDE devices can update the BIOS by the devices. It acts as keyboards, screens, serial and parallel ports, printers, modems, etc.) connected to EPROM,...address space. The data transfers from the input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to homes, schools, businesses, and the government. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-3 Internet. The global computer network composed of Windows. Device Driver. A printed circuit card suchas an audio card, a ...
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...2-15 Acrobat Reader 5-4 ASUS PC Probe 5-4 ASUS Update 5-9 ATAPI CD-ROM 4-29 Automatic Power Up 4-28 B BIOS Advanced Menu 4-15 Boot Menu 4-29 Boot Sequence 4-29 Exit Menu 4-31 Language 4-14 Legend Bar 4-6 Main Menu 4-8 Menu Bar 4-6 Power Menu 4-24 Setup Defaults, loading 4-32 Setup Program 4-5 Sub-menu launching 4-7 Updating 4-1 BIOS Beep Codes 3-1 BIOS Flash Utility 5-4 Boot... installation 2-13 IRQ assigments 2-14 Expansion slots 1-4, 2-13 AGP 1-4, 2-15 PCI 1-4, 2-15 F Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 H Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 4-11 Cylinders 4-11 Heads 4-11 ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide I-1
...2-15 Acrobat Reader 5-4 ASUS PC Probe 5-4 ASUS Update 5-9 ATAPI CD-ROM 4-29 Automatic Power Up 4-28 B BIOS Advanced Menu 4-15 Boot Menu 4-29 Boot Sequence 4-29 Exit Menu 4-31 Language 4-14 Legend Bar 4-6 Main Menu 4-8 Menu Bar 4-6 Power Menu 4-24 Setup Defaults, loading 4-32 Setup Program 4-5 Sub-menu launching 4-7 Updating 4-1 BIOS Beep Codes 3-1 BIOS Flash Utility 5-4 Boot... installation 2-13 IRQ assigments 2-14 Expansion slots 1-4, 2-13 AGP 1-4, 2-15 PCI 1-4, 2-15 F Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 H Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 4-11 Cylinders 4-11 Heads 4-11 ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide I-1