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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4XP-X 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 ... for this motherboard 1-13 1.11 Jumpers 1-14 1.12 Connectors 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 2-7 2.1.4 BIOS beep codes 2-8 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4XP-X 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 ... for this motherboard 1-13 1.11 Jumpers 1-14 1.12 Connectors 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 2-7 2.1.4 BIOS beep codes 2-8 iii
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Safeguards Contents 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-13 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-15 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-16 2.4.1 Chip Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-... 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
Safeguards Contents 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-13 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-15 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-16 2.4.1 Chip Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-... 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
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... x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connectors ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF Out interface VIA VT6105L PCI 10/100 Mbps LAN controller ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (BIOS Autorecovery tool) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Suspend-to-Disk (STD) Suspend-to-RAM (STR) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) Adjustable CPU VCORE Wake... MCH (B0) Intel 82801BA ICH2 (B5) 400MHz/533MHz (533MHz support verified by ASUS) Up to 2GB system memory using PC2100/PC1600 non-ECC DDR DIMMs on the next page) ix OR - P4XP-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio ...
... x UltraDMA 100/66/33 connectors ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF Out interface VIA VT6105L PCI 10/100 Mbps LAN controller ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (BIOS Autorecovery tool) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Suspend-to-Disk (STD) Suspend-to-RAM (STR) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) Adjustable CPU VCORE Wake... MCH (B0) Intel 82801BA ICH2 (B5) 400MHz/533MHz (533MHz support verified by ASUS) Up to 2GB system memory using PC2100/PC1600 non-ECC DDR DIMMs on the next page) ix OR - P4XP-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio ...
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DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, SMBus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x P4XP-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0, USB 1.1 WfM 2.0.
DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, SMBus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x P4XP-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0, USB 1.1 WfM 2.0.
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...-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for an optional ROM. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-3 Win NT only supports 2-channel mode. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to flexibility for 5.1 surround sound, over 90dB dynamic range, and...
...-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for an optional ROM. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-3 Win NT only supports 2-channel mode. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to flexibility for 5.1 surround sound, over 90dB dynamic range, and...
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... bridge controller. The chipset supports a high-performance floppy disk controller for the floppy disk drive. This 2Mb firmware hub contains the programmable BIOS program. The MCH interconnects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 13 PCI slots. The Intel I/O Controller Hub...support up to four USB ports, I /O functions including 2-channel ATA/100 bus master IDE controller, up to an ATX +12V power supply. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-5 These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. 1 ATX...
... bridge controller. The chipset supports a high-performance floppy disk controller for the floppy disk drive. This 2Mb firmware hub contains the programmable BIOS program. The MCH interconnects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 13 PCI slots. The Intel I/O Controller Hub...support up to four USB ports, I /O functions including 2-channel ATA/100 bus master IDE controller, up to an ATX +12V power supply. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-5 These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. 1 ATX...
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ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-7 These components are optional. DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (...Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX1 CD1 FP_AUDIO1 Audio Codec VIA VT6105 L 2Mbit Flash BIOS Intel 845D Memory Controller Hub Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 01 23 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3... PCI Slot 4 P4XP-X PCI Slot 5 GAME1 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) ® SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 VIA VT6202 CLRTC1 CHASSIS1 FLOPPY1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 ...
ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-7 These components are optional. DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (...Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX1 CD1 FP_AUDIO1 Audio Codec VIA VT6105 L 2Mbit Flash BIOS Intel 845D Memory Controller Hub Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 01 23 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3... PCI Slot 4 P4XP-X PCI Slot 5 GAME1 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) ® SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 VIA VT6202 CLRTC1 CHASSIS1 FLOPPY1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 ...
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... IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. PCI slot 4 - PCI slot 5 - BCD shared --- VIA VT6202 USB controller 2 - E - - - ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-13 See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A PCI slot 1 - PCI slot 3... inoperable. shared - - - shared - - - shared - shared shared When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PCI slot 2 - Assign an IRQ to the card. VIA VT6202 USB 2.0 controller - Onboard audio (optional) ...
... IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. PCI slot 4 - PCI slot 5 - BCD shared --- VIA VT6202 USB controller 2 - E - - - ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 1-13 See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A PCI slot 1 - PCI slot 3... inoperable. shared - - - shared - - - shared - shared shared When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PCI slot 2 - Assign an IRQ to the card. VIA VT6202 USB 2.0 controller - Onboard audio (optional) ...
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... supports USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12) Set this jumper to +5V (pins 1-2) to re-enter data. 1-14 ® P4XP-X CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4XP-X Clear RTC RAM Setting Except when clearing the RTC default position. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system... to +5VSB (pins 2-3) to wake up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to +5VSB. and (4) Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to wake up from S3. 4. 1.11 Jumpers 1. USB device wake-up from S3 sleep mode (no power to pins 1-2; (3) Plug the power cord and...
... supports USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12) Set this jumper to +5V (pins 1-2) to re-enter data. 1-14 ® P4XP-X CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4XP-X Clear RTC RAM Setting Except when clearing the RTC default position. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system... to +5VSB (pins 2-3) to wake up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to +5VSB. and (4) Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to wake up from S3. 4. 1.11 Jumpers 1. USB device wake-up from S3 sleep mode (no power to pins 1-2; (3) Plug the power cord and...
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... disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. AUX1 (White) CD1 (Black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® P4XP-X P4XP-X Internal Audio Connectors 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then...the UltraDMA/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you install two hard disks, you connect nonUltraDMA/100/66 devices to PIN 1 4. If you connect...
... disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. AUX1 (White) CD1 (Black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® P4XP-X P4XP-X Internal Audio Connectors 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then...the UltraDMA/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you install two hard disks, you connect nonUltraDMA/100/66 devices to PIN 1 4. If you connect...
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...system components. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker HDLED+ HDLEDExtSMI# Ground PWRBIN Ground Reset Ground ® P4XP-X P4XP-X System Panel Connectors HDLED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED)... system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. 11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
...system components. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker HDLED+ HDLEDExtSMI# Ground PWRBIN Ground Reset Ground ® P4XP-X P4XP-X System Panel Connectors HDLED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED)... system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. 11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
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BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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..., "WARNING! You will copy file from the ASUS website (see on a piece of the motherboard's original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4XP-X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4XP-X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter File...
..., "WARNING! You will copy file from the ASUS website (see on a piece of the motherboard's original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4XP-X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4XP-X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter File...
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...system while updating the BIOS area! Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-3 Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. 5. At the above prompt, type Y to continue with the new BIOS. At the prompt, ...update process. File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press . 6. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in the correct file name. EZ Flash will ...
...system while updating the BIOS area! Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-3 Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. 5. At the above prompt, type Y to continue with the new BIOS. At the prompt, ...update process. File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press . 6. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in the correct file name. EZ Flash will ...
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....EXE is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. AFLASH works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work in DOS mode. It is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may... DOS prompt to the boot disk you boot from the floppy disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is...
....EXE is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. AFLASH works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work in DOS mode. It is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may... DOS prompt to the boot disk you boot from the floppy disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is...
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...path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . 5. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-5 The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. To cancel this operation, press .... Boot from the Main menu and press . XX.XXX, then press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or...
...path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . 5. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-5 The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. To cancel this operation, press .... Boot from the Main menu and press . XX.XXX, then press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or...
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6. Follow the onscreen instructions to start the update. 7. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. When the programming is updated automatically...
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to start the update. 7. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. When the programming is updated automatically...
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.... 1. Do you save a copy of the original BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. Using the support CD 1. It is corrupted. 2. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-7 "The BIOS was corrupted! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS for this motherboard. The support CD automatically detects if the BIOS is strongly recommended that came with the...
.... 1. Do you save a copy of the original BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. Using the support CD 1. It is corrupted. 2. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-7 "The BIOS was corrupted! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS for this motherboard. The support CD automatically detects if the BIOS is strongly recommended that came with the...
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... 1. See section 2.1.2 for the meaning of the same version as the original BIOS. "Are you will hear BIOS beeps. System running at a lower frequency Chapter 2: BIOS information Execute the AFLASH.EXE utility. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the following table for the procedure. 3. Press Y to start ...POST (Power On Self Tests), you sure? (Y/N)" 4. Boot the computer using ASUS AFLASH.EXE, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, or ASUS Live Update. If the BIOS image is newer than the current BIOS, or if the BIOS is working 2-8 Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video ...
... 1. See section 2.1.2 for the meaning of the same version as the original BIOS. "Are you will hear BIOS beeps. System running at a lower frequency Chapter 2: BIOS information Execute the AFLASH.EXE utility. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the following table for the procedure. 3. Press Y to start ...POST (Power On Self Tests), you sure? (Y/N)" 4. Boot the computer using ASUS AFLASH.EXE, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, or ASUS Live Update. If the BIOS image is newer than the current BIOS, or if the BIOS is working 2-8 Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video ...
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...start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to configure your computer in the future. Do this menu to make your BIOS." ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-9 This section explains how to run this menu to "Run Setup". Use this program. To access the menu bar items... choices. It is highlighted. Use this utility. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to exit the Setup program. Use this menu to enable and make it as possible. Use this ...
...start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to configure your computer in the future. Do this menu to make your BIOS." ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-9 This section explains how to run this menu to "Run Setup". Use this program. To access the menu bar items... choices. It is highlighted. Use this utility. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to exit the Setup program. Use this menu to enable and make it as possible. Use this ...