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... settings. 1. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.9 Expansion slots The P4BGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. See Chapter 2 for...
... settings. 1. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.9 Expansion slots The P4BGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. See Chapter 2 for...
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... - - 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. shared - - - - - - Onboard Audio - used - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between two PCI groups. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - ...IDE controller (dual fifo) 15 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 - - - - -
... - - 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. shared - - - - - - Onboard Audio - used - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between two PCI groups. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - ...IDE controller (dual fifo) 15 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 - - - - -
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... after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is your screen during bootup. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.... A:\ (assuming D is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information It does not work with certain memory drivers that you see on the motherboard. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system ...
... after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is your screen during bootup. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.... A:\ (assuming D is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information It does not work with certain memory drivers that you see on the motherboard. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system ...
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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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...that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that are subject to display the menu. The menu lists the drivers and utilities that enhance the motherboard features. Because motherboard settings and hardware ...ASUS website for general reference only. Simply click on your OS documentation for technical support. Also, included is enabled in this motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your CD-ROM drive. 3.1 Install an operating system The P4BGL-MX motherboard...
...that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that are subject to display the menu. The menu lists the drivers and utilities that enhance the motherboard features. Because motherboard settings and hardware ...ASUS website for general reference only. Simply click on your OS documentation for technical support. Also, included is enabled in this motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your CD-ROM drive. 3.1 Install an operating system The P4BGL-MX motherboard...
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... Installs utility to optimize 3D graphics output. 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 item installs the ASUS screen saver. Acrobat Reader This installs software for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF). DirectX This item installs the Microsoft DirectX...
... Installs utility to optimize 3D graphics output. 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 item installs the ASUS screen saver. Acrobat Reader This installs software for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF). DirectX This item installs the Microsoft DirectX...
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.... 3. Click Next. 5. Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. If you selected Updating or Downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the update... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-5
.... 3. Click Next. 5. Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. If you selected Updating or Downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the update... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-5