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P4BP-MX User 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 User Manual - Page 3
... vi About this guide vii
Conventions used in this guide vii Typography vii P4BP-MX 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 User Manual - Page 4
...17 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-19 2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-20
2.5 Power Menu 2-22 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-24 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-25
2.6 Boot Menu 2-26 2.7 Exit Menu 2-27
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...
P4BP-MX User 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 User Manual - Page 6
... to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage...
P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 9
BIOS features
Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents
2Mb 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 User Manual - Page 12
..., USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in the world of power computing! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk cable...
P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 18
...
Gold Arrow
P4BP-MX
P4BP-MX 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. Under...
P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 21
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Onboard 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.
ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard...
P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 28
...this header. You may install the USB module in the chassis front 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
P4BP-MX USB 2.0 Header
USB1
1
USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND
• The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the...
P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 34
... update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch EZ Flash, press during POST to display the following.
ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
[Onboard BIOS Information]
BIOS Version : ASUS P4BP-MX ACPI BIOS Revision...
P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 35
... the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed. When found, the following message appears on screen.
[BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4BP-MX Boot Block
WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _
If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message...
P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 37
... prompt, type AFLASH then press . 4. From the Main Menu, type 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 to start the update.
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P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 40
...password feature or make changes to 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 EEPROM.
The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup....
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are...
P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 47
... CPU Frequency (MHz).
CPUID Maximum Value Limit [Disabled]
Some older operating system (OS), like Windows® NT4.0, do not support CPUID value that exceeds 3. A CPUID value that exceeds 3 may cause an OS installation failure. Enable this item to limit the CPU return value to less 3 to avoid conflicts and installation failure. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard...
P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 48
... 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...
P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 54
.... Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off]
Video Off Method [DPMS OFF]
This field defines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use this for monitors without power management or "green" features.
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Chapter 2: BIOS Setup
P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 62
... 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 User Manual - Page 63
...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.
ASUS P4BP-MX motherboard
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P4BP-MX User Manual - Page 64
..., 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...