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... VT8751A and VIA® VT8235 chipsets to enter the world of ASUS quality motherboards! The P4VP-MX incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the long line of computing! Before you for the following items. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard ASUS P4VP-MX series support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 cable 1...with support for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 2GB of the above items is your P4VP-MX package for buying the ASUS® P4VP-MX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 478-pin ...
... VT8751A and VIA® VT8235 chipsets to enter the world of ASUS quality motherboards! The P4VP-MX incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the long line of computing! Before you for the following items. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard ASUS P4VP-MX series support CD 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 cable 1...with support for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 2GB of the above items is your P4VP-MX package for buying the ASUS® P4VP-MX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 478-pin ...
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...based utility or boot from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by a virus. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with the VIA® VT6103 PHY provides... socket. This feature includes a maximum VGA operating memory size of 32MB and a maximum AGP aperture size of 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LANs. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3
...based utility or boot from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by a virus. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with the VIA® VT6103 PHY provides... socket. This feature includes a maximum VGA operating memory size of 32MB and a maximum AGP aperture size of 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LANs. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3
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... plugging or unplugging devices. 10 Audio CODEC. This LED lights up to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 IDE connectors. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5 This 3Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 14 PS/2 mouse port. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for a PS/2 mouse. 15 Parallel...
... plugging or unplugging devices. 10 Audio CODEC. This LED lights up to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. 5 IDE connectors. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5 This 3Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 14 PS/2 mouse port. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for a PS/2 mouse. 15 Parallel...
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... In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUDIO1 3Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 Super I/O CD1 AUX1 Audio Codec CPU_FAN1 VIA VT8751 ® Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P4VP-MX PCI Slot 1 LED1 PCI Slot 2 MODEM1 PCI Slot 3 01 23 VIA VT8235 CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 PLED1 USBPWR56 FLOPPY1 USB56 PANEL1 PRI_IDE ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-7
... In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUDIO1 3Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 Super I/O CD1 AUX1 Audio Codec CPU_FAN1 VIA VT8751 ® Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P4VP-MX PCI Slot 1 LED1 PCI Slot 2 MODEM1 PCI Slot 3 01 23 VIA VT8235 CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 PLED1 USBPWR56 FLOPPY1 USB56 PANEL1 PRI_IDE ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-7
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... do so may damage the motherboard. 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-9
... do so may damage the motherboard. 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-9
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... socket lever to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the socket lever is in place. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-11 1.8.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is...
... socket lever to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the socket lever is in place. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-11 1.8.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is...
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Onboard LAN - - - - - ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-13 Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. 2. shared - - - EHCI - - - - used - - - - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI slot 1 - ...
Onboard LAN - - - - - ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-13 Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. 2. shared - - - EHCI - - - - used - - - - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E F GH PCI slot 1 - ...
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..., and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4VP-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4VP-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-15 The RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key...
..., and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4VP-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4VP-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-15 The RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key...
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...GAME/MIDI port on the motherboard. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN 1-17 After connecting one end to the motherboard... module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX Smartcard GAME1 The GAME/MIDI module is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with yellow connector to the yellow header onboard....
...GAME/MIDI port on the motherboard. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN 1-17 After connecting one end to the motherboard... module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX Smartcard GAME1 The GAME/MIDI module is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with yellow connector to the yellow header onboard....
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...fit these connectors in only one orientation. DO NOT place jumper caps on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM ...supply. These are designed to the fan connectors. 5. Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at least 1A on the fan connectors! ® P4VP-MX Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4VP-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-19
...fit these connectors in only one orientation. DO NOT place jumper caps on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM ...supply. These are designed to the fan connectors. 5. Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at least 1A on the fan connectors! ® P4VP-MX Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4VP-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-19
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... input from sound sources such as a speaker) between the audio and a voice modem card. ® P4VP-MX CD1(Black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel AUX1(White) MODEM1 Modem-Out Ground Ground Modem-In P4VP-MX Internal Audio Connectors 10. 9. It also allows the sharing of mono_in (such as a phone) and a ... allow you to interfeace with a voice modem card with a similar connector. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to hear system beeps and warnings. ® P4VP-MX SPEAKER1 +5V GND GND Speak Out 1 P4VP-MX Speaker Out Connector ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-21
... input from sound sources such as a speaker) between the audio and a voice modem card. ® P4VP-MX CD1(Black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel AUX1(White) MODEM1 Modem-Out Ground Ground Modem-In P4VP-MX Internal Audio Connectors 10. 9. It also allows the sharing of mono_in (such as a phone) and a ... allow you to interfeace with a voice modem card with a similar connector. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to hear system beeps and warnings. ® P4VP-MX SPEAKER1 +5V GND GND Speak Out 1 P4VP-MX Speaker Out Connector ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-21
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...Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on page viii). Save the file to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iP4VPMX.ROM AMI Firmware ... (see on your screen may cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-3 The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is for reference only. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends,...
...Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on page viii). Save the file to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iP4VPMX.ROM AMI Firmware ... (see on your screen may cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-3 The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is for reference only. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends,...
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Device not ready." EZ Flash will copy file from the ASUS website, then press . When found ." ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4VP-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : P4VP-MX BIOS Built Date : 06/03/03 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _ *Note...
Device not ready." EZ Flash will copy file from the ASUS website, then press . When found ." ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4VP-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : P4VP-MX BIOS Built Date : 06/03/03 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _ *Note...
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... the system with the new BIOS. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-5 Turn on the computer. 2. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the... BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update the BIOS" DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Press any key to restore the ...
... the system with the new BIOS. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-5 Turn on the computer. 2. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the... BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update the BIOS" DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Press any key to restore the ...
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ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu ... the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. Use the navigation keys to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to select items in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration...
ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu ... the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. Use the navigation keys to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to select items in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration...
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...] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-9 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A, B [1.44M...
...] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-9 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A, B [1.44M...
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ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory This item displays the ...
ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory This item displays the ...
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... read command and the time the data actually becomes available. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to Precharge (Tras) [6T] Configuration options: [5T] [6T] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-13
... read command and the time the data actually becomes available. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to Precharge (Tras) [6T] Configuration options: [5T] [6T] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-13
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... options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] This item appears only when the Parallel Port Address is not disabled. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-15
... options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] This item appears only when the Parallel Port Address is not disabled. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-15
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... advanced settings for boot. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-17 2.4.4 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to PCI VGA [No] [64] [Yes] IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14...
... advanced settings for boot. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-17 2.4.4 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to PCI VGA [No] [64] [Yes] IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14...