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P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 2
... the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 3
... vi About this guide vii
Conventions used in this guide vii Typography vii P4BP-MX 2.0 specifications summary viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3
1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 4
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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update 2-6
2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-10 2.2.4 General help 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu 2-10 2.2.6 Pop-up window 2-10
2.3 Main...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 5
... emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 9
BIOS features
Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents
3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 18
...Gold Arrow
P4BP-MX 2.0
P4BP-MX 2.0 Socket 478
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!
Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
1. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 21
... USB 2.0 controller shared
Onboard LAN
- shared - - - - - -
Onboard Audio
- shared - - - - - -
Onboard VGA
shared
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 28
...panel. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers.
USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC
P4BP-MX 2.0
P4BP-MX 2.0 USB 2.0 Header
USB56
1
USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND
• The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature.
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P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 34
... download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility.
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press .
Windows® ME environment a. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 35
... only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. 3. Reboot the computer. 4. Press during POST to display the...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 37
... recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "p4bp-mx.bin". Completed. Start flashing...
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure!
2. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 38
2.1.4 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
To install ASUS Update:
1. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers ...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 39
... FTP site, 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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P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 40
..., you may want to enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The FWH chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 48
...PCI clock. When enabled, the bus speed is calculated based on the capacity of the device installed.
CPU Clock [100MHz]
This item allows you to set the CPU frequency. To do so, highlight the item then press to display... CPUID MaxVal [Disabled]
Allows you to limit the CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled, if you installed Windows® XP operating system.
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P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 58
... motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click on an item to install...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 59
...'97 audio driver and applications.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver.
REALTEK LAN Driver
This item installs the Realtek® LAN driver.
For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to support USB 2.0.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
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P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 60
..., CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
Install ASUS Update
This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Installing ASUS...
P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 61
... icon to display the AC97 Audio Configuration panel.
Realtek SoundEffect icon
Connector sensing feature
The connector sensing feature allows you to check if your audio devices are connected properly. Click the the Connector Sensing tab to display the details. Click the Option button to change sensing options. Click the Start button to start connection sensing.
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P4BP-MX 2.0 user's manual - Page 62
.... An X mark denotes an incorrect connection.
If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables are connected to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing. Click the X button to exit EZ-connection dialog box. Click the Exit (X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit audio control panel.
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