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Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-5 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.5 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe 5-12 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-17 5.3.5 Multi-channel audio feature 5-21 5.4 RAID 0/RAID 1 configurations 5-23 5.4.1 Install the hard disks 5-23 5.4.2 Creating and Deleting RAID sets 5-24 Index I-1 v
Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-5 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.5 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe 5-12 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-17 5.3.5 Multi-channel audio feature 5-21 5.4 RAID 0/RAID 1 configurations 5-23 5.4.1 Install the hard disks 5-23 5.4.2 Creating and Deleting RAID sets 5-24 Index I-1 v
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P4G8X series specifications summary Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port (optional) Line ....0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS MyLogo2 Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti...
P4G8X series specifications summary Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port (optional) Line ....0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS MyLogo2 Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti...
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... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to install an expansion card. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the expansion card...
... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to install an expansion card. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the expansion card...
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... the card inoperable. PCI slot 4 -- - - PCI slot 5 - - Onboard USB controller HC1 - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - Onboard 1394 (optional) - ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-15 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - Onboard USB controller HC0 shared...
... the card inoperable. PCI slot 4 -- - - PCI slot 5 - - Onboard USB controller HC1 - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - Onboard 1394 (optional) - ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-15 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - Onboard USB controller HC0 shared...
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... connect a 1394 cable to this header. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. Connect the USB 2.0/GAME module to the USB56 connector. The module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-25 11. USB header (10-1 pin...
... connect a 1394 cable to this header. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. Connect the USB 2.0/GAME module to the USB56 connector. The module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-25 11. USB header (10-1 pin...
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... to create a bootable system disk. It does not work in DOS mode. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-3 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be programmed...DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH. This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not ...
... to create a bootable system disk. It does not work in DOS mode. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-3 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be programmed...DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH. This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not ...
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...EXE from the BIN folder. Click an item to install Click an icon to your CD-ROM drive. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-1 The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Refer to display more information. 5.2 Support CD ...information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into...
...EXE from the BIN folder. Click an item to install Click an icon to your CD-ROM drive. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-1 The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Refer to display more information. 5.2 Support CD ...information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into...
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The SATA and LAN items appear on P4G8X Deluxe models only. Refer to enable the Serial ATA feature. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Silicon Image Sil 3112 Serial ATA Driver This item installs the Sil 3112 driver to the online help or readme file that came with the utility.... You may install this utility in the silent and unattended preload modes. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. This utility installs...
The SATA and LAN items appear on P4G8X Deluxe models only. Refer to enable the Serial ATA feature. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Silicon Image Sil 3112 Serial ATA Driver This item installs the Sil 3112 driver to the online help or readme file that came with the utility.... You may install this utility in the silent and unattended preload modes. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. This utility installs...
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... ALC650 audio driver to display the Device Manager window. BROADCOM 5702 LAN Drivers or BROADCOM 4401 LAN Drivers On Gigabit models, this item installs the BROADCOM® BCM4401 drivers to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. To adjust Wake-On-LAN settings: 1. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user... guide 5-3 On Fast Ethernet models, this item installs the BROADCOM® BCM5702 LAN drivers for Gigabit LAN solution that provides...
... ALC650 audio driver to display the Device Manager window. BROADCOM 5702 LAN Drivers or BROADCOM 4401 LAN Drivers On Gigabit models, this item installs the BROADCOM® BCM4401 drivers to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. To adjust Wake-On-LAN settings: 1. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user... guide 5-3 On Fast Ethernet models, this item installs the BROADCOM® BCM5702 LAN drivers for Gigabit LAN solution that provides...
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...This utility helps you to change the default vocal POST messages. ASUS PC Probe V2.18.03 This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on P4G8X Deluxe models only. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications... and other software that you have an Internet connection so you wish to download the latest version of the default messages. Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. Winbond...
...This utility helps you to change the default vocal POST messages. ASUS PC Probe V2.18.03 This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on P4G8X Deluxe models only. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications... and other software that you have an Internet connection so you wish to download the latest version of the default messages. Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. Winbond...
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...network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Next. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-9 Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This utility requires an ... desired update method, then click Next. 3. This section provides details on the software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that came with the software for more information. View the online help or readme file that allows you...
...network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Next. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-9 Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This utility requires an ... desired update method, then click Next. 3. This section provides details on the software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that came with the software for more information. View the online help or readme file that allows you...
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...CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability. The support CD that came with the motherboard package includes the driver for this setup. RealTek ALC650 AC'97 audio configuration 1. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-21 You may alsodisplay the Equalizer panel by clicking on the Start button... on the Sound Effect tab. From the Sound Effect tab, you Sound Effect Icon have successfully installed the driver. 2. You may change the...
...CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability. The support CD that came with the motherboard package includes the driver for this setup. RealTek ALC650 AC'97 audio configuration 1. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-21 You may alsodisplay the Equalizer panel by clicking on the Start button... on the Sound Effect tab. From the Sound Effect tab, you Sound Effect Icon have successfully installed the driver. 2. You may change the...
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... 4-22 RAS to CAS Delay 4-21 Serial Ports 1-10, 4-24 SMART Monitoring 4-15 Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) 1-3, 2-28 Super I/O controller 1-9 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-9 Utilities menu 5-5 Drivers menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-7 multi-channel audio 5-21 Technical Support Form 5-8 Suspend Mode 4-29 System Controller North Bridge 1-8 South Bridge 1-9 System Date 4-10 System memory... System Time 4-10 U UART2 4-24 Ultra DMA Mode 4-15 USB Legacy Support 4-20 USB ports 1-10 V Video memory cache USWC 4-22 UC 4-22 Z ZIF socket 2-6 ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide I-3
... 4-22 RAS to CAS Delay 4-21 Serial Ports 1-10, 4-24 SMART Monitoring 4-15 Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) 1-3, 2-28 Super I/O controller 1-9 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-9 Utilities menu 5-5 Drivers menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-7 multi-channel audio 5-21 Technical Support Form 5-8 Suspend Mode 4-29 System Controller North Bridge 1-8 South Bridge 1-9 System Date 4-10 System memory... System Time 4-10 U UART2 4-24 Ultra DMA Mode 4-15 USB Legacy Support 4-20 USB ports 1-10 V Video memory cache USWC 4-22 UC 4-22 Z ZIF socket 2-6 ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide I-3