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Starting Up 3-1 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Software installation menu 3-3 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu 3-3 3.2.4 DOS Utility installation menu 3-4 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-4 3.3 Software Information 3-5 3.3.1 ASUS Update 3-5 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe 3-6 Starting ASUS PC Probe 3-6 Using ASUS PC Probe 3-7 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon 3-9 iv Safeguards Contents 2.3 Main Menu 2-9 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-11...
Starting Up 3-1 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Software installation menu 3-3 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu 3-3 3.2.4 DOS Utility installation menu 3-4 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-4 3.3 Software Information 3-5 3.3.1 ASUS Update 3-5 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe 3-6 Starting ASUS PC Probe 3-6 Using ASUS PC Probe 3-7 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon 3-9 iv Safeguards Contents 2.3 Main Menu 2-9 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-11...
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Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by PME, WOL by BME Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x USB Bracket IDE cable FDD cable * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4BGL-MX specifications summary BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, EEPROM, ASUS JumperFree, Award BIOS with ACPI, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, Green, TCAV (Trend Chip Away Virus) Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0. x
Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by PME, WOL by BME Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x USB Bracket IDE cable FDD cable * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4BGL-MX specifications summary BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, EEPROM, ASUS JumperFree, Award BIOS with ACPI, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, Green, TCAV (Trend Chip Away Virus) Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0. x
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... Assign an IRQ to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.9 Expansion slots The P4BGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.... Refer to 2GB non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR. 80 Pins P4BGL-MX 104 Pins P4BGL-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1. The following sub-...
... Assign an IRQ to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.9 Expansion slots The P4BGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.... Refer to 2GB non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR. 80 Pins P4BGL-MX 104 Pins P4BGL-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1. The following sub-...
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... 3 - - used - - - - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 1.9.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 ... Secondary Ultra ATA Controller (dual fifo) *These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard Audio - used...
... 3 - - used - - - - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 1.9.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 ... Secondary Ultra ATA Controller (dual fifo) *These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard Audio - used...
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... Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS The BIOS information in DOS mode. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you created. This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of...
... Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS The BIOS information in DOS mode. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you created. This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of...
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Starting Up ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-1 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
Starting Up ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-1 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
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... drivers menu automatically appears on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in this motherboard. If the installation menu did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on your screen. 3.1 Install an operating system The P4BGL-MX motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Refer to display the menu. Visit the ASUS...
... drivers menu automatically appears on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in this motherboard. If the installation menu did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on your screen. 3.1 Install an operating system The P4BGL-MX motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Refer to display the menu. Visit the ASUS...
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... DirectX V8.1 driver. 3.2.2 Software Installation menu ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. Acrobat Reader This installs software for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF). PC-cillin This item installs the Trend PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software. 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 ASUS Screen Saver This...
... DirectX V8.1 driver. 3.2.2 Software Installation menu ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. Acrobat Reader This installs software for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF). PC-cillin This item installs the Trend PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software. 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 ASUS Screen Saver This...
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Audio This item installs the Realtek audio driver. INF Driver Click this item to display information about the Flash BIOS Utility (DOS Version). 3.2.5 ASUS contact information 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting-Up LAN This item installs the Realtek LAN driver. 3.2.4 DOS utility menu Flash BIOS Utility DOS Version Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Application Accelerator. Display This item installs the Intel graphics display driver. Intel Application Accelerator Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Chipset update driver.
Audio This item installs the Realtek audio driver. INF Driver Click this item to display information about the Flash BIOS Utility (DOS Version). 3.2.5 ASUS contact information 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting-Up LAN This item installs the Realtek LAN driver. 3.2.4 DOS utility menu Flash BIOS Utility DOS Version Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Application Accelerator. Display This item installs the Intel graphics display driver. Intel Application Accelerator Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Chipset update driver.
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... BIOS version that you to locate the file. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Click Next. 3. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete ...selected Updating or Downloading from your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Click Next. 4. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-5 Click Next. 5.
... BIOS version that you to locate the file. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Click Next. 3. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete ...selected Updating or Downloading from your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Click Next. 4. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-5 Click Next. 5.