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Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". User recovery requested. Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Flashed successfully. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... User recovery requested. Completed. Rebooting. 2-5
Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". User recovery requested. Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Flashed successfully. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... User recovery requested. Completed. Rebooting. 2-5
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Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 2-6 Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found! Completed. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum.
Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 2-6 Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found! Completed. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum.
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Floppy not found . CD-ROM found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 2-7
Floppy not found . CD-ROM found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 2-7
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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. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-21
...] [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. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-21
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This will decrease the time needed to skip certain tests while booting. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-27 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. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-27 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.
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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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...2.0 technology The motherboard 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. See page 1-12. Integrated RAID The VIA VT8237 SouthBridge integrated RAID controller ... DDR DIMMs to deliver up to provide 6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range. See pages 1-15. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-3 The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with the legacy Parallel ATA.
...2.0 technology The motherboard 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. See page 1-12. Integrated RAID The VIA VT8237 SouthBridge integrated RAID controller ... DDR DIMMs to deliver up to provide 6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range. See pages 1-15. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-3 The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with the legacy Parallel ATA.
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... for 3D graphical applications. 8 SATA connectors. One side of the floppy disk cable. 11 Standby power LED. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 13 Super I /O functionality. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-5 This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. The VIA® P4X533 provides the...
... for 3D graphical applications. 8 SATA connectors. One side of the floppy disk cable. 11 Standby power LED. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 13 Super I /O functionality. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-5 This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. The VIA® P4X533 provides the...
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... WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. 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. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium... 4 CPUs with an 800MHz FSB CPU, enable the CPU Compatible Mode item in the BIOS to lower FSB frequency. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette processor has...
... WinXP Service Pack 1. 4. 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. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium... 4 CPUs with an 800MHz FSB CPU, enable the CPU Compatible Mode item in the BIOS to lower FSB frequency. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette processor has...
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...Onboard USB controller HC3 - shared - 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - shared - AGP slot shared - - - shared - Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PCI slot 3 - - - shared - - Onboard LAN shared - - - used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for ...IRQ to the tables below. 4. Refer to the card. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. Onboard USB controller HC2 - shared - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - Onboard audio - -
...Onboard USB controller HC3 - shared - 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - shared - AGP slot shared - - - shared - Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PCI slot 3 - - - shared - - Onboard LAN shared - - - used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for ...IRQ to the tables below. 4. Refer to the card. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. Onboard USB controller HC2 - shared - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - Onboard audio - -
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Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper ... you to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. 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 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.11 Jumper...
Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper ... you to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. 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 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.11 Jumper...
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...- Pin 20 on the UltraDMA cable connector. 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 the UltraDMA100/66 cable is recommended that you connect the ...cables. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. 3. Refer to PIN 1. The hole near the blue connector on the IDE ribbon cable to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. PIN 1 ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-19 It is intentional. 3. If you ...
...- Pin 20 on the UltraDMA cable connector. 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 the UltraDMA100/66 cable is recommended that you connect the ...cables. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. 3. Refer to PIN 1. The hole near the blue connector on the IDE ribbon cable to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. PIN 1 ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-19 It is intentional. 3. If you ...
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... light up. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.
... light up. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.