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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 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-13...
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 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-13...
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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 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.
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The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is loaded with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the ... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS P4BGL-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in ASUS P4BGL-MX series support CD 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4BGL-MX motherboard! Before you for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User...
The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is loaded with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the ... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS P4BGL-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in ASUS P4BGL-MX series support CD 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4BGL-MX motherboard! Before you for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User...
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...(Black) AUX1(White) P4BGL-MX Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-15 6. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the... The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPUFAN1, CHASFAN1) The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may vary depending on the fan connectors! 7.
...(Black) AUX1(White) P4BGL-MX Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-15 6. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the... The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPUFAN1, CHASFAN1) The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may vary depending on the fan connectors! 7.
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Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD. BIOS Information ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-1
Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD. BIOS Information ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-1
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... bootable system disk. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. It does not... screen during bootup. AFLASH works only in DOS mode. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH. This...
... bootable system disk. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. It does not... screen during bootup. AFLASH works only in DOS mode. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH. This...
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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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3.1 Install an operating system The P4BGL-MX motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). If Autorun is the contact information for technical support. The menu lists the drivers and utilities that enhance the motherboard features. Because motherboard ...screen. Also, included is enabled in the support CD to your OS documentation for this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your choice. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Always install...
3.1 Install an operating system The P4BGL-MX motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). If Autorun is the contact information for technical support. The menu lists the drivers and utilities that enhance the motherboard features. Because motherboard ...screen. Also, included is enabled in the support CD to your OS documentation for this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your choice. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Always install...