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...ii Checklist E1877 Revised Edition V2 January 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... product is authorized in any form or by any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
...ii Checklist E1877 Revised Edition V2 January 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... product is authorized in any form or by any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4VP-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8... 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 ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4VP-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8... 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 ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 iii
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P4VP-MX specifications summary CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs Supports Intel® Prescott CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset NorthBridge: VIA® ... 3 x PCI Storage 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 connectors Audio Realtek ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC LAN VIA VT8235 integrated MAC + VIA VT6103 PHY Special features ASUS MyLogo ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...
P4VP-MX specifications summary CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs Supports Intel® Prescott CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset NorthBridge: VIA® ... 3 x PCI Storage 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 connectors Audio Realtek ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC LAN VIA VT8235 integrated MAC + VIA VT6103 PHY Special features ASUS MyLogo ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...
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Form Factor Support CD contents ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
Form Factor Support CD contents ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
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...LAN The VIA® VT8235 SouthBridge integrated MAC with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and clearly defined details. See page 2-5. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 See pages 1-6 and 1-20. 6-channel digital audio The Realtek ALC655 AC'97 audio CODEC is onboard to 4.2GB/s data...478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy disk. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 ...
...LAN The VIA® VT8235 SouthBridge integrated MAC with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and clearly defined details. See page 2-5. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-3 See pages 1-6 and 1-20. 6-channel digital audio The Realtek ALC655 AC'97 audio CODEC is onboard to 4.2GB/s data...478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy disk. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 ...
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...power before plugging or unplugging devices. 10 Audio CODEC. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the commonly used Super I /O controller. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5 This 20-pin connector connects to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 9 Standby power LED. One side of the ... like SCSI or LAN cards with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at 266MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 16 ...
...power before plugging or unplugging devices. 10 Audio CODEC. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the commonly used Super I /O controller. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 1-5 This 20-pin connector connects to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 9 Standby power LED. One side of the ... like SCSI or LAN cards with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at 266MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast Write protocol. 4 DDR DIMM sockets. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 16 ...
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... the processor Pin 1 that you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. To verify the Hyper-Threading feature, go to 4.3GB/s. The list should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! It is set to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology...
... the processor Pin 1 that you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. To verify the Hyper-Threading feature, go to 4.3GB/s. The list should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! It is set to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology...
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Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports AGP 4X (1.5V) cards. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply 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. 1.10.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots on your motherboard. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports AGP 4X (1.5V) cards. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply 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. 1.10.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots on your motherboard. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... the IDE ribbon cable to the UltraDMA133/100 master device. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ® P4VP-MX NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraDMA133/100/66 cable is removed to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. 3. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary...
... the IDE ribbon cable to the UltraDMA133/100 master device. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ® P4VP-MX NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraDMA133/100/66 cable is removed to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. 3. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary...
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...GAME module to the system power LED. USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX USB Header USB56 1 The USB2.0 module is purchased separately. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and...USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of the power LED connector in the system panel. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX Power LED PLED1 PLEDNC PLED+ 1 8. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the rear panel are inadequate, two ...
...GAME module to the system power LED. USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX USB Header USB56 1 The USB2.0 module is purchased separately. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and...USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of the power LED connector in the system panel. ® P4VP-MX P4VP-MX Power LED PLED1 PLEDNC PLED+ 1 8. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the rear panel are inadequate, two ...
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...not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ... Pop-up window Select a menu item then press Enter to select a field. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter. 2.2.6 Configuration fields These...
...not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in ] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ... Pop-up window Select a menu item then press Enter to select a field. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter. 2.2.6 Configuration fields These...
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...Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz : 1500 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. System Memory This item displays the auto-...auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-11 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
...Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz : 1500 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. System Memory This item displays the auto-...auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-11 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
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... operating system. Select Screen Select Item +- When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is reserved for an IRQ. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in units of PCI clocks for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-17 Take caution when changing the settings of PCI/PnP devices...
... operating system. Select Screen Select Item +- When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is reserved for an IRQ. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in units of PCI clocks for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-17 Take caution when changing the settings of PCI/PnP devices...
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... Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options...
... Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options...
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...] Power On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to turn on the system. Power On LAN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the use of specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On PME# [Disabled] When set...
...] Power On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to turn on the system. Power On LAN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the use of specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On PME# [Disabled] When set...
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... detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-21 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage...
... detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. You will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue or DEL to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard 2-21 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage...
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...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF... (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF... (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4VP-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8... 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 ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4VP-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8... 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 ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 iii
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P4VP-MX specifications summary CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs Supports Intel® Prescott CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset NorthBridge: VIA® ... 3 x PCI Storage 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 connectors Audio Realtek ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC LAN VIA VT8235 integrated MAC + VIA VT6103 PHY Special features ASUS MyLogo ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...
P4VP-MX specifications summary CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs Supports Intel® Prescott CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset NorthBridge: VIA® ... 3 x PCI Storage 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 connectors Audio Realtek ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC LAN VIA VT8235 integrated MAC + VIA VT6103 PHY Special features ASUS MyLogo ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line In...
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x Form Factor ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x Form Factor ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.