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Contents 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-28 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-29 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-30 2.6 Boot menu 2-31 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.3 Security 2-33 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing 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 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 v
Contents 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-28 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-29 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-30 2.6 Boot menu 2-31 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.3 Security 2-33 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing 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 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 v
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xi P4RD1-MX specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.5 cm x 21.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus utility *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P4RD1-MX specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.5 cm x 21.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus utility *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... the next page. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover...
... the next page. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover...
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used - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-15 shared - - - - - - - - used - - - - - - - - - - - used - - shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 Interrupt ...
used - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P4RD1-MX 1-15 shared - - - - - - - - used - - - - - - - - - - - used - - shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 Interrupt ...
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... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-9 This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •... screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and...
... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-9 This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •... screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and...
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...CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is not enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better ...compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® ...
...CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is not enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better ...compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® ...
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... devices. ULI Chipset Driver Installs the ULI® chipset drivers. ASUS Install-Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS Driver Installation Wizard. ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Chipset Driver Installs the ATI® RADEON® XPRESS 200 chipset drivers. ASUS P4RD1-MX 3-3 ULI PCI Fast Ethernet Driver Installs ULI® PCI Fast Ethernet Driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system...
... devices. ULI Chipset Driver Installs the ULI® chipset drivers. ASUS Install-Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS Driver Installation Wizard. ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Chipset Driver Installs the ATI® RADEON® XPRESS 200 chipset drivers. ASUS P4RD1-MX 3-3 ULI PCI Fast Ethernet Driver Installs ULI® PCI Fast Ethernet Driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system...
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... The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. See page 2-9 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, ...and removes computer viruses. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. View the online help for details. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ...
... The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. See page 2-9 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, ...and removes computer viruses. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. View the online help for details. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ...