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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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...Chapter 2 for this motherboard 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 tables next page. 4. PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 ... the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. PCI slot 2 - - - - - - used - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard Audio - used - - - - - shared - - - - - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard...
...Chapter 2 for this motherboard 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 tables next page. 4. PCI slot 3 shared Onboard USB 1.1 ... the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. PCI slot 2 - - - - - - used - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard Audio - used - - - - - shared - - - - - - Onboard USB 1.1 controller 3 - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard...
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... or a total of the USB 2.0 module to this header. 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. USB header (10-1 pin USB1) If the USB ...install the USB module in the chassis front panel. 5. 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...
... or a total of the USB 2.0 module to this header. 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. USB header (10-1 pin USB1) If the USB ...install the USB module in the chassis front panel. 5. 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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... that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 6. When asked to enter a filename to the disk. 4. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the hard drive. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 7. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in...
... that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 6. When asked to enter a filename to the disk. 4. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the hard drive. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 7. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in...
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... CD 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. Click an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder..../XP operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use...
... CD 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. Click an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder..../XP operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use...
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... item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 3-3 Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale...
... item installs the Realtek® LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard 3-3 Intel Application Accelerator Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Chipset update driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel® Brookdale...