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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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... C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard Audio - Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn... USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - used - - - - Install an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-11 Refer to the tables next page. 4. shared - - - - - - See Chapter 2 for the expansion card according to the card...
... C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard Audio - Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn... USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - used - - - - Install an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-11 Refer to the tables next page. 4. shared - - - - - - See Chapter 2 for the expansion card according to the card...
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...panel. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. You may damage the motherboard components. 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 ...If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! 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 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. CPU ...
...panel. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. You may damage the motherboard components. 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 ...If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! 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 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. CPU ...
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...-XX.XXX, then press . 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup • 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.
...-XX.XXX, then press . 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup • 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.
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Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support...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. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install... system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/NT4.0/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Refer to...
Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support...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. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install... system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/NT4.0/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Refer to...
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... 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 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 For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to activate...
... 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 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 For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to activate...