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Contents Notices ...v Safety Information vi About This Guide vii P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package Contents 1-2 1.3 Special Features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 11.4 Before You Proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1-5 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw ... 1-17 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current...
Contents Notices ...v Safety Information vi About This Guide vii P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package Contents 1-2 1.3 Special Features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 11.4 Before You Proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1-5 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw ... 1-17 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current...
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... Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
... Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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...such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to complete a task. It also lists the hardware setup ...procedures that may have to aid in this guide. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that you have been added by your dealer. It includes ...
...such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to complete a task. It also lists the hardware setup ...procedures that may have to aid in this guide. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that you have been added by your dealer. It includes ...
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P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 ASUS Special features Overclock Features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4/ Celeron .../66/33 C-Media CMI9761A 6-channel CODEC Integrated 10/100Mbps LAN controller + VIA 6103 PHY Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 FSB frequency adjustable with 1MHz step (SFS) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse ...
P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 ASUS Special features Overclock Features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4/ Celeron .../66/33 C-Media CMI9761A 6-channel CODEC Integrated 10/100Mbps LAN controller + VIA 6103 PHY Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 FSB frequency adjustable with 1MHz step (SFS) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse ...
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P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD Accessary Form factor 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS EZ Flash, MyLogo2, PXE, RPL PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus Software (OEM version...
P4V8X-MX Specifications Summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD Accessary Form factor 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS EZ Flash, MyLogo2, PXE, RPL PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus Software (OEM version...
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...1-17 & 1-20 for an optional ROM (See page 2-6). Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can convert your screen. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller is embedded in a support... the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to pay for details). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in this protection feature without the need to open the case to a local area network...
...1-17 & 1-20 for an optional ROM (See page 2-6). Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can convert your screen. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 LAN controller A 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller is embedded in a support... the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to pay for details). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in this protection feature without the need to open the case to a local area network...
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... 19.6cm(8.0in) Socket 478 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB56 USB2 CPU_FAN Bottom: Top: USB3 USB4 RJ-45 CHA_FAN VIA P4M800 Top:Line In R Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC FP_AUDIO CD AUX PCI1 P4V8X-MX PCI2 VIA VT8237R PLUS AUDIO SPDIF_OUT PCI3... CHASSIS SB_PWR USB78 PANEL SATA2 SATA1 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-5
... 19.6cm(8.0in) Socket 478 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB56 USB2 CPU_FAN Bottom: Top: USB3 USB4 RJ-45 CHA_FAN VIA P4M800 Top:Line In R Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC FP_AUDIO CD AUX PCI1 P4V8X-MX PCI2 VIA VT8237R PLUS AUDIO SPDIF_OUT PCI3... CHASSIS SB_PWR USB78 PANEL SATA2 SATA1 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-5
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...a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. It is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard has a Socket 478 for installation. The Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU has a "...CPU. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. If you install Windows®...
...a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. It is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard has a Socket 478 for installation. The Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU has a "...CPU. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. For more infformaion on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 1. If you install Windows®...
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... the pins. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for bent pins. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Under the AAdvanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Do not force the CPU into place.
... the pins. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for bent pins. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Under the AAdvanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology, Install the CPU 2. Do not force the CPU into place.
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... frequency and bus frequency setting in only one direction. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of the module are the same or set to the sockets. 1. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations... (DDR) DIMM sockets that support up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. DIMMs with a notch so that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9
... frequency and bus frequency setting in only one direction. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of the module are the same or set to the sockets. 1. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2. R P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations... (DDR) DIMM sockets that support up to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. DIMMs with a notch so that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-9
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Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub-sections describe the ... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the...
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub-sections describe the ... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the...
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...Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ... to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you exist. f. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Please save all...
...Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear CMOS 3 2 R CLRTC P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) 2 1 ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-15 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ... to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you exist. f. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Please save all...
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... activity is for the system power button. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL R +5V IDELED PWR Ground Reset Ground P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX System Panel Connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (3-1 pin PLED) This connector is for...power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to expand the life of certain system components. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23
... activity is for the system power button. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL R +5V IDELED PWR Ground Reset Ground P4V8X-MX P4V8X-MX System Panel Connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (3-1 pin PLED) This connector is for...power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to expand the life of certain system components. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-23
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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....EXE utility can also be used as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. The copy can be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - From your Windows® desktop, click on Start, then select..., then click Start. 2. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the AFUDOS utility. • Refer to the corresponding...
....EXE utility can also be used as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. The copy can be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - From your Windows® desktop, click on Start, then select..., then click Start. 2. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the AFUDOS utility. • Refer to the corresponding...
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... of paper. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to a floppy diskette. done A:\> When the...
... of paper. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to a floppy diskette. done A:\> When the...
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... ..... Doing so can cause system boot failure! done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When the BIOS update process is for reference only. The screen displays the status of the update...
... ..... Doing so can cause system boot failure! done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP4V8X-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When the BIOS update process is for reference only. The screen displays the status of the update...
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...". Start flashing... Doing so can cause system boot failure! Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found in the BIOS LPC chip so it to P4V8X-MX.ROM. User recovery requested. Checking for your motherboard and rename it is found ! ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 The EZ Flash is built-in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the...
...". Start flashing... Doing so can cause system boot failure! Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found in the BIOS LPC chip so it to P4V8X-MX.ROM. User recovery requested. Checking for your motherboard and rename it is found ! ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-5 The EZ Flash is built-in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the...
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... the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P4V8X-MX.ROM. Checking for floppy... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore...
... the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P4V8X-MX.ROM. Checking for floppy... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore...
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... the system. 2. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 Reading file "P4V8X-MX.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Remove any fl...
... the system. 2. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 2-7 Reading file "P4V8X-MX.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Remove any fl...