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... Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 4-19 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 4-21
4.5 Power Menu 4-24 4.5.1 Power Up Control 4-26 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4-28
4.6 Boot Menu 4-29 4.7 Exit Menu 4-31
Chapter 5: Software support 5-1
5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.1.1 Windows 98 first time installation 5-1
5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Main...
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Contents
5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9
Glossary G-1 Index I-1
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... the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B-MX motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the P4B-MX motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This...
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to ... and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page ...
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Before you install the P4B-MX motherboard, take some time to familiarize yourself with its physical configuration and available features. This will facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its components.
This section presents the motherboard components and...
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...for this motherboard
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
PCI slot 1
- - - - - shared - -
PCI slot 2
- - - - - - shared -
PCI slot 3
- - shared - - - - -
Onboard USB controller HC0 - - - shared - - - -
Onboard USB controller HC1 shared
AGP
shared
Onboard Audio
- shared - - - - - -
Onboard LAN
- - - - shared - - -
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
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... computer from the floppy disk.
BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence.
4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH.
If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility.
ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide...
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... AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The Update BIOS
Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example,
A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . To cancel this operation, press .
6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.
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.... It is a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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... be used for expansion cards. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]
USB Legacy Support [Auto]
This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled...
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... system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. In Windows 98 or later, APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Control Panel. Select the item "Advanced" in the Power Management Properties dialog box.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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... motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the welcome screen and the installation menus if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
ASUS P4B-MX motherboard user guide...
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... boring boot up screens by customizing your own boot logo. Refer to section "5.3 Software information" for setup instructions.
Intel® LDCM Administrator Setup
This program is for monitoring PC systems on the network within the same bridge as the installed Client software.
The administrator should install both the Administrator and the Client software.
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ASUS BIOS Flash Utility
This utility allows you to remotely flash the Client PC's BIOS when used with the Intel LDCM Administrator.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications...
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... for Microsoft® Windows® 98/98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000. This program is designed to improve performance of the storage sub-system and overall system performace.
Install the INF Driver before installing the Intel Application Accelerator.
LAN
This item installs the Intel 82562ET PCI Fast Ethernet driver.
Audio
This item installs the AC '97 PCI audio driver.
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... the ASUS Update.
1. Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu:
Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate
The ASUS Update initial screen appears.
2. Select your desired update method, then click Next.
3. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next.
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..., select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process.
If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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Chapter 5: Software support
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...). BIOS is a set of routines that control how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. BIOS parameters are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. You can update the BIOS using the AFLASH utility by copying a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
Bit (Binary Digit...
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.... Since the flash ROM contents can be modified, you can update the BIOS by yourself.
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics). IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/100/6633 IDE devices can achieve up to 100MB/sec transfers.
Internet. The global computer network composed of...
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... 4-30 Powering off 3-2 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1-5 PS/2 Mouse
Function Control 4-16 PS/2 Mouse Port 1-5
R
Retention Mechanism 2-8
S
SDRAM Active to Precharge Delay 4-18 CAS Latency 4-17 Configuration 4-17 RAS Precharge Delay 4-18 RAS to CAS Delay 4-17
Serial Ports 1-5, 4-19 SMART Monitoring 4-12 Starting up 3-1 Support CD 5-1
ASUS Update 5-3 DOS Utilities 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 Motherboard...