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... Menu 4-31 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 iv
... Menu 4-31 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 iv
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... devices. shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - Onboard USB controller HC0 - - - Install the software drivers for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, ... configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. shared - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PCI slot 3 - - Onboard LAN - - - -
... devices. shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - Onboard USB controller HC0 - - - Install the software drivers for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, ... configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. shared - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PCI slot 3 - - Onboard LAN - - - -
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.... The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. Power LED Speaker Connector GND PLED Keylock +5V Ground Ground Speaker 20 1 +5 VSB MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground Reset SW ® P4B-MX Message LED ATX Power SMI Lead Switch* P4B-MX System Panel Connectors * Requires an ATX power supply. Figure... hear system beeps and warnings. • System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSGLED) This 2-pin connector is for this LED is ON, when there is received. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-27 10.
.... The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. Power LED Speaker Connector GND PLED Keylock +5V Ground Ground Speaker 20 1 +5 VSB MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground Reset SW ® P4B-MX Message LED ATX Power SMI Lead Switch* P4B-MX System Panel Connectors * Requires an ATX power supply. Figure... hear system beeps and warnings. • System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSGLED) This 2-pin connector is for this LED is ON, when there is received. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 2-27 10.
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.... It is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-1 Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH. AFLASH.EXE is a...uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. This file works only in case you need to reinstall...
.... It is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 4-1 Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH. AFLASH.EXE is a...uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. This file works only in case you need to reinstall...
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... hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter to install the software and drivers contained in the support CD. The contents of your computer. Refer to change at any time without notice. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-1 Refer to the following sections in your hardware. 5.1.1 Windows 98 first time installation...
... hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter to install the software and drivers contained in the support CD. The contents of your computer. Refer to change at any time without notice. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-1 Refer to the following sections in your hardware. 5.1.1 Windows 98 first time installation...
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The main menu displays an image of the motherboard, and the buttons and icons that link you directly to the main menu. Place 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 support CD. If the welcome screen did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on a button to display the available options 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support
The main menu displays an image of the motherboard, and the buttons and icons that link you directly to the main menu. Place 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 support CD. If the welcome screen did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on a button to display the available options 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support
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...This utility allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Intel® LDCM Client Setup This program is for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This...to remotely flash the Client PC's BIOS when used with the Intel LDCM Administrator. Direct X This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. The Acrobat Reader software is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in Portable Document Format (PDF). This application ...
...This utility allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Intel® LDCM Client Setup This program is for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This...to remotely flash the Client PC's BIOS when used with the Intel LDCM Administrator. Direct X This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. The Acrobat Reader software is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in Portable Document Format (PDF). This application ...
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... files that came with the utility. This program is not required in three modes: interactive, silent, and unattended preload. Install the INF Driver before installing the Intel Application Accelerator. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-5 The interactive mode requires user input during installation. Refer to the online help or readme file that outline to...
... files that came with the utility. This program is not required in three modes: interactive, silent, and unattended preload. Install the INF Driver before installing the Intel Application Accelerator. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-5 The interactive mode requires user input during installation. Refer to the online help or readme file that outline to...
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Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-9 View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. This section provides details on the new ...
Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide 5-9 View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. This section provides details on the new ...
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... as printers, mice, modems, and infrared modules. Cache Memory. When the CPU reads data from "Start | Shut Down..." will reboot your computer. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. CPU (Central Processing Unit). BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). BIOS is...
... as printers, mice, modems, and infrared modules. Cache Memory. When the CPU reads data from "Start | Shut Down..." will reboot your computer. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. CPU (Central Processing Unit). BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). BIOS is...
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... erased only using high-level generic commands. IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-3 Each device has its driver while the applications access devices using an ultra-violet light, flash ROM can be modified, you can achieve up...devices). DOS was the most popular PC operating system until the introduction of RAM that use it . A type of Windows. The driver translates these commands into an expansion slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for the OS. See also RAM and SDRAM. UltraDMA...
... erased only using high-level generic commands. IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the motherboard. ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide G-3 Each device has its driver while the applications access devices using an ultra-violet light, flash ROM can be modified, you can achieve up...devices). DOS was the most popular PC operating system until the introduction of RAM that use it . A type of Windows. The driver translates these commands into an expansion slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for the OS. See also RAM and SDRAM. UltraDMA...
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... 4-18 CAS Latency 4-17 Configuration 4-17 RAS Precharge Delay 4-18 RAS to CAS Delay 4-17 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 I-2 Index
... 4-18 CAS Latency 4-17 Configuration 4-17 RAS Precharge Delay 4-18 RAS to CAS Delay 4-17 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 I-2 Index