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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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...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-virus software Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4G8X series specifications summary Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 1... (optional) 4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, 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. xii
...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-virus software Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4G8X series specifications summary Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 1... (optional) 4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, 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. xii
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... cover. 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card Follow...
... cover. 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card Follow...
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... used - - - - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - - PCI slot 3 -- - - used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - shared - - - - -- PCI slot 4 -- - - Onboard LAN (optional) - - Onboard 1394 (optional) - ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-15 Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - Onboard USB controller HC1 - - - Onboard SATA...
... used - - - - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - - PCI slot 3 -- - - used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - shared - - - - -- PCI slot 4 -- - - Onboard LAN (optional) - - Onboard 1394 (optional) - ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-15 Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - Onboard USB controller HC1 - - - Onboard SATA...
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...header is available for additional USB ports. The module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to this header. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-25 You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. Connect the USB 2.0/GAME module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB...+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND P4G8X ® P4G8X USB 2.0 Header USB56 (Blue) 1 NEVER connect a 1394...
...header is available for additional USB ports. The module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to this header. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-25 You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. Connect the USB 2.0/GAME module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB...+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND P4G8X ® P4G8X USB 2.0 Header USB56 (Blue) 1 NEVER connect a 1394...
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... within Windows, and does not work in DOS mode. It does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-3 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your screen during bootup...
... within Windows, and does not work in DOS mode. It does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-3 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your screen during bootup...
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...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. Refer to run the CD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ...Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your CD-ROM drive. 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). ASUS P4G8X...
...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. Refer to run the CD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ...Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your CD-ROM drive. 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). ASUS P4G8X...
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... item installs the Sil 3112 driver to the online help or readme file that outline to improve performance of the storage sub-system and overall system performace. The SATA and LAN items appear on P4G8X Deluxe models only. This program is not required in three modes: ...interactive, silent, and unattended preload. This utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that came with the utility. Intel Application Accelerator Driver This item installs the Intel...
... item installs the Sil 3112 driver to the online help or readme file that outline to improve performance of the storage sub-system and overall system performace. The SATA and LAN items appear on P4G8X Deluxe models only. This program is not required in three modes: ...interactive, silent, and unattended preload. This utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that came with the utility. Intel Application Accelerator Driver This item installs the Intel...
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...If you must manually change the Wake-On-LAN settings to display the Device Manager window. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-3 ALC650 Audio Driver This item installs the RealTek ALC650 audio driver to 1000Mbps data transfer rates. Click on the Hardware tab. To adjust Wake-On-LAN settings...mode), you wish to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. On Fast Ethernet models, this item installs the BROADCOM® BCM5702 LAN drivers for Gigabit LAN solution that provides up to support the 6-channel audio feature. Right-click My Computer icon on BCM4401 LAN controller ...
...If you must manually change the Wake-On-LAN settings to display the Device Manager window. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-3 ALC650 Audio Driver This item installs the RealTek ALC650 audio driver to 1000Mbps data transfer rates. Click on the Hardware tab. To adjust Wake-On-LAN settings...mode), you wish to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. On Fast Ethernet models, this item installs the BROADCOM® BCM5702 LAN drivers for Gigabit LAN solution that provides up to support the 6-channel audio feature. Right-click My Computer icon on BCM4401 LAN controller ...
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... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on P4G8X Deluxe models only. Install ASUS Update V3.36.01 This program allows you wish to the ASUS website. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-5 Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. Use this program if you to download the latest version of...
... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on P4G8X Deluxe models only. Install ASUS Update V3.36.01 This program allows you wish to the ASUS website. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-5 Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. Use this program if you to download the latest version of...
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...from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Click Next. Follow these steps to avoid network ...traffic, or choose Auto Select. If you to use the ASUS Update. 1. This section provides details on the software applications that the ...
...from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Click Next. Follow these steps to avoid network ...traffic, or choose Auto Select. If you to use the ASUS Update. 1. This section provides details on the software applications that the ...
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...on the Sound Effect icon to display the individual control frequency bands, and adjust the sound output. RealTek ALC650 AC'97 audio configuration 1. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-21 5.3.5 Multi-channel audio feature The RealTek ALC650 AC'97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability. The RealTek Sound... Equalizer tab to display the AC97 Audio Configuration window. 3. The support CD that came with the motherboard package includes the driver for this setup. Click on the Sound Effect tab. From the Sound Effect tab, you Sound Effect Icon have successfully installed the...
...on the Sound Effect icon to display the individual control frequency bands, and adjust the sound output. RealTek ALC650 AC'97 audio configuration 1. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-21 5.3.5 Multi-channel audio feature The RealTek ALC650 AC'97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability. The RealTek Sound... Equalizer tab to display the AC97 Audio Configuration window. 3. The support CD that came with the motherboard package includes the driver for this setup. Click on the Sound Effect tab. From the Sound Effect tab, you Sound Effect Icon have successfully installed 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