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Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... User recovery requested. Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... User recovery requested. Floppy found! Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Checking for floppy... Flashed successfully. Start flashing... Rebooting. 2-5
Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... User recovery requested. Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... User recovery requested. Floppy found! Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Checking for floppy... Flashed successfully. Start flashing... Rebooting. 2-5
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Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Completed. Start flashing... 2-6 Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found!
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Completed. Start flashing... 2-6 Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found!
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Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Floppy not found . Checking for CD-ROM... Start flashing... 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "P4V8XX.rom".
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Floppy not found . Checking for CD-ROM... Start flashing... 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "P4V8XX.rom".
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Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-13 AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 07/07/03 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz : 1500 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +-
Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-13 AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 07/07/03 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz : 1500 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +-
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...] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 IRQ15 [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] NO: Lets the bIOS configure all the devices in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and...
...] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 IRQ15 [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] NO: Lets the bIOS configure all the devices in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and...
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Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled]\ [Disabled] Allows BIOS to boot the system. This will decrease the time needed to skip certain tests while booting. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-27 Select Screen Select Item +-
Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled]\ [Disabled] Allows BIOS to boot the system. This will decrease the time needed to skip certain tests while booting. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-27 Select Screen Select Item +-
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VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.XX Create Array Delete Array Create/Delete Spare Select Boot Array Serial Number View Channel Drive Name Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX Create a RAID array with the hard disk attached to VIA IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to next item Enter: Confirme the selection ESC : Exit Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd 3-6
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.XX Create Array Delete Array Create/Delete Spare Select Boot Array Serial Number View Channel Drive Name Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX Create a RAID array with the hard disk attached to VIA IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to next item Enter: Confirme the selection ESC : Exit Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd 3-6
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RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx Auto Setup For Data Security Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring) Select Disk Drives Start Create Process Create a RAID array with the hard disk attached to VIA IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to next item Enter: Confirm the selection ESC : Exit Channel Drive Name Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd RAID 0 for performance RAID 1 for data protection RAID 0/1 RAID SPAN for capacity 3-7 VIA Tech.
RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx Auto Setup For Data Security Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring) Select Disk Drives Start Create Process Create a RAID array with the hard disk attached to VIA IDE controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status , : Move to next item Enter: Confirm the selection ESC : Exit Channel Drive Name Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd RAID 0 for performance RAID 1 for data protection RAID 0/1 RAID SPAN for capacity 3-7 VIA Tech.
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... Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX ESC : Exit Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx Create Array Delete Array Create/Delete Spare Select Boot Array Serial Number View Channel Drive Name Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX Create...
... Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX ESC : Exit Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx Create Array Delete Array Create/Delete Spare Select Boot Array Serial Number View Channel Drive Name Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX Create...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4V8X-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 ...1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4V8X-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 ...1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 iii
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Safeguards Contents 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 BIOS menu screen 2-9 Menu bar 2-9 Navigation keys 2-9 Menu items 2-10 Sub-menu items 2-10 Configuration fields 2-10 Pop-up window 2-10 Scroll bar 2-10 General help 2-...
Safeguards Contents 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 BIOS menu screen 2-9 Menu bar 2-9 Navigation keys 2-9 Menu items 2-10 Sub-menu items 2-10 Configuration fields 2-10 Pop-up window 2-10 Scroll bar 2-10 General help 2-...
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P4V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB AI Overclocking Special features Back panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel... CPU and Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Power Loss Restart ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) support S/PDIF out interface ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out 1 x RJ-45 port...
P4V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB AI Overclocking Special features Back panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel... CPU and Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Power Loss Restart ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) support S/PDIF out interface ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out 1 x RJ-45 port...
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...P4V8X-X specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Support CD contents Form Factor 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX connectors Game/MIDI connector 10-1 pin front panel connector 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, ASUS... EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion ATX power supply ...
...P4V8X-X specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Support CD contents Form Factor 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX connectors Game/MIDI connector 10-1 pin front panel connector 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, ASUS... EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion ATX power supply ...
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... implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by a virus. Integrated 10/100 LAN The onboard LAN controller is ... for advanced operating systems. CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to restore BIOS data from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0. It is a highly integrated Fast Ethernet controller. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-3
... implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by a virus. Integrated 10/100 LAN The onboard LAN controller is ... for advanced operating systems. CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to restore BIOS data from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0. It is a highly integrated Fast Ethernet controller. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-3
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...174; processors, with 800*/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 13 Super I /O functionality. The VIA® P4X533 provides the processor interface with 800*/533/400 MHz system bus that allows 6....ATA HDDs and allow up to 150MB/s data transfer rate using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-5 These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 3GB system memory using thin 4-conductor SATA cables. 9 South bridge controller...
...174; processors, with 800*/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 13 Super I /O functionality. The VIA® P4X533 provides the processor interface with 800*/533/400 MHz system bus that allows 6....ATA HDDs and allow up to 150MB/s data transfer rate using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. 5 ATX power connector. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-5 These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 3GB system memory using thin 4-conductor SATA cables. 9 South bridge controller...
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... 1. Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on this motherboard: 1. See section "2.4.1 JumperFree configuration" for details. • Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X Socket 478 Gold Arrow • If the system becomes unstable when overclocking with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Install the CPU. 2. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs...
... 1. Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on this motherboard: 1. See section "2.4.1 JumperFree configuration" for details. • Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X Socket 478 Gold Arrow • If the system becomes unstable when overclocking with Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Install the CPU. 2. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs...
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Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - shared - - Onboard audio - - Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the ... for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - Onboard USB controller HC3 - Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. shared - - Onboard USB controller HC1 shared - - - shared - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - shared - 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI slot 2 - - PCI slot 5 - AGP slot...
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - shared - - Onboard audio - - Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the ... for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 - Onboard USB controller HC3 - Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. shared - - Onboard USB controller HC1 shared - - - shared - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - shared - 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI slot 2 - - PCI slot 5 - AGP slot...
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... parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper... from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper... from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Refer to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you connect the cables. 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66 IDE ribbon cable. ... for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA100/66/33 cable. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to the secondary IDE connector. PIN 1 ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-19 You may configure two hard disks to the hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. This prevents incorrect orientation when you have...
Refer to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you connect the cables. 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66 IDE ribbon cable. ... for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA100/66/33 cable. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to the secondary IDE connector. PIN 1 ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-19 You may configure two hard disks to the hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. This prevents incorrect orientation when you have...
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... to the hard disk activity LED. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. • Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 seconds turns the...
... to the hard disk activity LED. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. • Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 seconds turns the...