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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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...drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. used - 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. PCI slot 2 - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4BP-MX... A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ...
...drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. used - 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 1shared Onboard USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. PCI slot 2 - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4BP-MX... A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ...
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...pin of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. You may damage the motherboard components. 5. CPUFAN1 GND +12V Rotation P4BP-MX CHASFAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4BP-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. USB header (10-1 pin USB1)... at +12V. 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 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 ...
...pin of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. You may damage the motherboard components. 5. CPUFAN1 GND +12V Rotation P4BP-MX CHASFAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4BP-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. USB header (10-1 pin USB1)... at +12V. 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 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 ...
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• The AFLASH.EXE utility works only in the boot sequence. 5. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the hard drive. Select 1. For example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the ...
• The AFLASH.EXE utility works only in the boot sequence. 5. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the hard drive. Select 1. For example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the ...
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...to maximize the features of the support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Click an item to install... Click 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.
...to maximize the features of the support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Click an item to install... Click 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.
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... load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. Intel Brookdale-G Graphics Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack...
... load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale-G graphics driver. Intel Brookdale-G Graphics Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack...