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All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> 2-3 Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) A:\>afudos /iP4V8XX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... A:\>afudos /iP4V8XX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> 2-3 Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) A:\>afudos /iP4V8XX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... A:\>afudos /iP4V8XX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> 2-4 Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> 2-4 Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Rebooting. 2-5 Flashed successfully. Starting BIOS recovery... User recovery requested. Start flashing... Floppy found! Completed. User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy...
Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Rebooting. 2-5 Flashed successfully. Starting BIOS recovery... User recovery requested. Start flashing... Floppy found! Completed. User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy...
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Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found! Start flashing... 2-6 Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Completed.
Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found! Start flashing... 2-6 Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Completed.
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Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found . Start flashing... 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "P4V8XX.rom". Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found . Start flashing... 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum.
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Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-27 This will decrease the time needed to skip certain tests while booting. 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.
Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-27 This will decrease the time needed to skip certain tests while booting. 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.
P4V8X-X User Manual
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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...
...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...
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... rateto provide enhanced system performance. See page 1-18. AGP 8X support AGP8X (AGP 3.0) is a highly integrated Fast Ethernet controller. See pages 1-15. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-3 See pages 1-6 and 1-21. 6-channel digital audio The ADI 1980 AC'97 audio CODEC is enhanced with the legacy Parallel ATA. Serial... for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range. It is onboard to provide efficient power management for an optional ROM. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 2.12GB/s.
... rateto provide enhanced system performance. See page 1-18. AGP 8X support AGP8X (AGP 3.0) is a highly integrated Fast Ethernet controller. See pages 1-15. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-3 See pages 1-6 and 1-21. 6-channel digital audio The ADI 1980 AC'97 audio CODEC is enhanced with the legacy Parallel ATA. Serial... for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range. It is onboard to provide efficient power management for an optional ROM. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 2.12GB/s.
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... Pentium® 4 or Celeron® processors, with 800*/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-5 This 20-pin connector connects to prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is an AC'97 CODEC that supports AGP 3.0 specification ...Force (ZIF) socket for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface. 14 Audio CODEC. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V/0.8V AGP 8X/4X mode graphics cards for the floppy disk ...
... Pentium® 4 or Celeron® processors, with 800*/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at least 1A on the motherboard. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-5 This 20-pin connector connects to prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is an AC'97 CODEC that supports AGP 3.0 specification ...Force (ZIF) socket for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface. 14 Audio CODEC. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V/0.8V AGP 8X/4X mode graphics cards for the floppy disk ...
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ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 USB header (10-1 pin USB56, ...support the next generation USB peripherals such as a 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. This speed advantage over the...USB headers are available for additional USB ports. 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. Internal ...
ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 USB header (10-1 pin USB56, ...support the next generation USB peripherals such as a 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. This speed advantage over the...USB headers are available for additional USB ports. 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. Internal ...
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... The screen displays the status of the update process. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the hard disk. All rights reserved. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-3 done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS!...file ..... Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. A:\>afudos /ip4v8xx.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 4. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> 5. A:\>afudos /ip4v8xx.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos...
... The screen displays the status of the update process. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the hard disk. All rights reserved. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-3 done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS!...file ..... Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. A:\>afudos /ip4v8xx.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 4. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> 5. A:\>afudos /ip4v8xx.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos...
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..." can be used as shown. What you see on the screen is for the extension name. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC The AFUDOS.EXE utility can also be any user provided filename...(at least 600KB) to the DOS prompt. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Press the Enter key. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS information on your screen may not...
..." can be used as shown. What you see on the screen is for the extension name. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC The AFUDOS.EXE utility can also be any user provided filename...(at least 600KB) to the DOS prompt. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Press the Enter key. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS information on your screen may not...
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... found ! Reboot the system. 3. If there is found !" 4. If the P4V8XX.ROM file is no floppy disk found in the BIOS firmware so it to P4V8XX.ROM. Reading file "p4v8xx.rom". Flashed successfully. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... appears. Completed. To update the...following. Rebooting. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. 2. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-5 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process...
... found ! Reboot the system. 3. If there is found !" 4. If the P4V8XX.ROM file is no floppy disk found in the BIOS firmware so it to P4V8XX.ROM. Reading file "p4v8xx.rom". Flashed successfully. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... appears. Completed. To update the...following. Rebooting. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. 2. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-5 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process...
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...allows you may cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for this disk to a bootable floppy disk, you to P4V8XX.ROM. Start flashing... To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so may also use this motherboard (P4V8XX....ROM). Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the BIOS ...
...allows you may cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for this disk to a bootable floppy disk, you to P4V8XX.ROM. Start flashing... To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so may also use this motherboard (P4V8XX....ROM). Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the BIOS ...
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.... The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. The support CD contains the original BIOS for CD-ROM... Floppy not found . ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-7 Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. Start flashing... Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD...
.... The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. The support CD contains the original BIOS for CD-ROM... Floppy not found . ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-7 Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. Start flashing... Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD...
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...[128MB] [64MB] [32MB] [16MB] [8MB] [4MB] SouthBridge VIA VT8237 Configuration MPS Revision PCI Delay Transaction OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM OnBoard AC'97 Audio [1.1] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- If an AGP4X is installed, the configuration option... If an AGP8X card is installed, the configuration options display [4X] [2X] [1X] modes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-19 V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled] This item sets the bus link between the NorthBridge and SouthBridge. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
...[128MB] [64MB] [32MB] [16MB] [8MB] [4MB] SouthBridge VIA VT8237 Configuration MPS Revision PCI Delay Transaction OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM OnBoard AC'97 Audio [1.1] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- If an AGP4X is installed, the configuration option... If an AGP8X card is installed, the configuration options display [4X] [2X] [1X] modes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-19 V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled] This item sets the bus link between the NorthBridge and SouthBridge. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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...needed to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-27 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full ...Screen Logo Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for 'F1' If ...
...needed to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-27 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full ...Screen Logo Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for 'F1' If ...
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...Confirm the password when prompted. Select an item then press Enter to disable password. To set to Enabled, the system allows option ROMs to set your password. Change the Supervisor Password To change password. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Set a Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. On the password box that provide a ROM based setup utility. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access...
...Confirm the password when prompted. Select an item then press Enter to disable password. To set to Enabled, the system allows option ROMs to set your password. Change the Supervisor Password To change password. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Set a Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. On the password box that provide a ROM based setup utility. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access...
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... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came ...to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your computer. Because motherboard settings and hardware...
... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came ...to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your computer. Because motherboard settings and hardware...