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Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.2.2 ... 2-24 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-25 2.6 Boot Menu 2-26 2.7 Exit Menu 2-27 Chapter 3: Software support 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 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.2.2 ... 2-24 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-25 2.6 Boot Menu 2-26 2.7 Exit Menu 2-27 Chapter 3: Software support 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 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
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BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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... the card. used - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation...G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-11 Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN -
... the card. used - - Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation...G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-11 Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN -
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... forget to connect the fan cables to this header. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. 5. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC P4BP-MX P4BP-MX USB 2.0 Header USB1 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras...~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... forget to connect the fan cables to this header. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. 5. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC P4BP-MX P4BP-MX USB 2.0 Header USB1 1 USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras...~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. When asked to enter a filename to the disk. 4. Select 1. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the Main menu and press . To run AFLASH, at the DOS prompt type: A:\AFLASH then press If the word "unknown" appears...
... specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. When asked to enter a filename to the disk. 4. Select 1. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the Main menu and press . To run AFLASH, at the DOS prompt type: A:\AFLASH then press If the word "unknown" appears...
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...an icon to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your hardware. Double-... updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/NT4.0/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS).
...an icon to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your hardware. Double-... updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/NT4.0/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS).
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... the Avance Logic AC'97 audio driver and applications. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. Intel Brookdale-G Graphics Driver Click this item to load...
... the Avance Logic AC'97 audio driver and applications. REALTEK LAN Driver This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. Intel Brookdale-G Graphics Driver Click this item to load...