P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 12
... Pentium® 4 processor with the VIA® P4X533 chipset to enter the world of system memory with support for an effective desktop platform solution. The ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of... processors in 478-pin package coupled with 512KB L2 cache and an 800*/533/400 MHz system bus. Before you for the following items. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard ASUS P4V8X-X series support CD UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of the above ...
... Pentium® 4 processor with the VIA® P4X533 chipset to enter the world of system memory with support for an effective desktop platform solution. The ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of... processors in 478-pin package coupled with 512KB L2 cache and an 800*/533/400 MHz system bus. Before you for the following items. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard ASUS P4V8X-X series support CD UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of the above ...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 13
... using PC3200/2700/2100 non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 3.2GB/s data transfer rateto provide enhanced system performance. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an easier and faster RAID installation and...lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with high bandwidth up to 2.12GB/s. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-3 It is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with the legacy Parallel ATA. See page 1-12...
... using PC3200/2700/2100 non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 3.2GB/s data transfer rateto provide enhanced system performance. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an easier and faster RAID installation and...lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with high bandwidth up to 2.12GB/s. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-3 It is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with the legacy Parallel ATA. See page 1-12...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 15
... 6.4GB/s, 4.3GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. (* Overclocking mode) 3 North bridge controller. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the commonly used Super I /O controller. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-5 This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and allow...
... 6.4GB/s, 4.3GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. (* Overclocking mode) 3 North bridge controller. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the commonly used Super I /O controller. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-5 This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and allow...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 19
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-9 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that measures 12 inches x 7.6 inches (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm). 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you...
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-9 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that measures 12 inches x 7.6 inches (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm). 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 21
Socket Lever Make sure that came with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to install a CPU. 1. Locate the ...
Socket Lever Make sure that came with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to install a CPU. 1. Locate the ...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 23
PC3200 DDR DIMMs max to 2 DIMMs only. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-13 1.9.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets on this motherboard. Table 1 DDR400 Qualified ... NANYA DS NT5DS32M8BT-5T CENTURY SS K4H560838D-TCCC CENTURY DS K4H560838D-TCCC Elixir SS N2DS25680BT-5T Elixir DS N2DS25680BT-5T Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for the latest QVL.
PC3200 DDR DIMMs max to 2 DIMMs only. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-13 1.9.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets on this motherboard. Table 1 DDR400 Qualified ... NANYA DS NT5DS32M8BT-5T CENTURY SS K4H560838D-TCCC CENTURY DS K4H560838D-TCCC Elixir SS N2DS25680BT-5T Elixir DS N2DS25680BT-5T Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for the latest QVL.
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 25
...4X cards. 1.10.3 PCI slots There are five 32-bit PCI slots on your motherboard. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. ® P4V8X-X Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.10.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on... this motherboard. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P4V8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-15 The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V...
...4X cards. 1.10.3 PCI slots There are five 32-bit PCI slots on your motherboard. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. ® P4V8X-X Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.10.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on... this motherboard. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P4V8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-15 The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 27
... computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to support this feature. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® P4V8X-X USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 +5V P4V8X-X USB Device Wake Up (Default) +5VSB ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-17 USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode...
... computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to support this feature. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® P4V8X-X USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 +5V P4V8X-X USB Device Wake Up (Default) +5VSB ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-17 USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 29
... setting its jumper accordingly. For UltraDMA100/66 IDE devices, use the 80-conductor IDE cable. ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X IDE Connectors SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each IDE connector is intentional. 3. PIN 1 ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-19 You may configure two hard disks to the UltraDMA100/66 master device. Connect the...
... setting its jumper accordingly. For UltraDMA100/66 IDE devices, use the 80-conductor IDE cable. ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X IDE Connectors SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each IDE connector is intentional. 3. PIN 1 ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-19 You may configure two hard disks to the UltraDMA100/66 master device. Connect the...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 31
...module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to this header. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X USB 2.0 Header USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND The USB2.0/GAME module is purchased separately. The USB header complies with USB...CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P4V8X-X AUX1(White) CD1(Black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P4V8X-X Internal Audio Connectors 7. Connect an optional USB 2.0/GAME module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 This speed ...
...module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to this header. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X USB 2.0 Header USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND The USB2.0/GAME module is purchased separately. The USB header complies with USB...CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P4V8X-X AUX1(White) CD1(Black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P4V8X-X Internal Audio Connectors 7. Connect an optional USB 2.0/GAME module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 This speed ...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 33
This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-23 If you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for a chassis designed with a jumper ... default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) 11. P4V8X-X System Panel Connector • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to record a chassis intrusion event. 10...
This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-23 If you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for a chassis designed with a jumper ... default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS1 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) 11. P4V8X-X System Panel Connector • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to record a chassis intrusion event. 10...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 37
... boot failure! All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /ip4v8xx.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-3
... boot failure! All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /ip4v8xx.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-3
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 39
... Start flashing... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it is not found in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found !" 4. appears. User recovery requested. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-5 Starting BIOS ...recovery... If the correct BIOS file is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to a floppy disk. 2. 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily ...
... Start flashing... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it is not found in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found !" 4. appears. User recovery requested. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-5 Starting BIOS ...recovery... If the correct BIOS file is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to a floppy disk. 2. 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily ...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 41
...-ROM found ! When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. Checking for CD.... 2. To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Reading file "p4v8xx.rom". Checking for this motherboard. The support CD contains the original BIOS for floppy... ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-7
...-ROM found ! When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. Checking for CD.... 2. To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Reading file "p4v8xx.rom". Checking for this motherboard. The support CD contains the original BIOS for floppy... ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-7
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 43
... in ] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and...
... in ] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 45
...720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in ] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for ... of the basic system information. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [11:10:19] [Thu 05/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-11 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2...
...720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in ] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for ... of the basic system information. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [11:10:19] [Thu 05/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-11 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 47
... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring...
... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 49
... enabled. Select an item then press Enter to the system bus and PCI bus. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-15 AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to 400. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by BIOS and is auto...
... enabled. Select an item then press Enter to the system bus and PCI bus. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-15 AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to 400. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by BIOS and is auto...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 51
... will be used to force an HDD formatted drive to boot as hard drives. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-17 NorthBridge VIA P4X533 Configuration SouthBridge VIA VT8237 Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press Enter to change the advanced chipset...
... will be used to force an HDD formatted drive to boot as hard drives. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-17 NorthBridge VIA P4X533 Configuration SouthBridge VIA VT8237 Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press Enter to change the advanced chipset...
P4V8X-X User Manual
Page 53
... Exit ESC Exit MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled] This item enables or disables the PCI Delay Transaction feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-19
... Exit ESC Exit MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled] This item enables or disables the PCI Delay Transaction feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-19