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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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...- - - - used - used - - ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-11 See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Refer to the card. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according...1.1 controller 3 - - Onboard Audio - 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards ...
...- - - - used - used - - ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 1-11 See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - - - - - Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Refer to the card. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according...1.1 controller 3 - - Onboard Audio - 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared Onboard LAN - Onboard VGA shared When using PCI cards ...
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...cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) 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 You may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPUFAN2, CHASFAN1... has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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...
...cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) 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 You may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPUFAN2, CHASFAN1... has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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...
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....XXX, then press . 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup When asked to enter a filename to save, type a filename and the path. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the hard drive. • The AFLASH.EXE utility works only in the boot sequence. 5. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the...
....XXX, then press . 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup When asked to enter a filename to save, type a filename and the path. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the hard drive. • The AFLASH.EXE utility works only in the boot sequence. 5. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the...
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Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click on an item to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD .... Refer 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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to install. Motherboard ...
Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click on an item to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD .... Refer 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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to install. Motherboard ...
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... 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. Install the necessary drivers to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Application Accelerator. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
... 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. Install the necessary drivers to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Application Accelerator. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.