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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 3
... this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4P800-MX specifications summary ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Before you proceed 1-9
1.7.1 Placement direction 1-10 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-10 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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... 2-22 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-23
2.6 Boot menu 2-25 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-25 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-26 2.6.3 Security 2-27
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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About this guide
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: ...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 ...
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 13
...ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-4.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 1-27.
ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard...
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 26
...Compatible Mouse Port
13
8
Numeric Data Processor
14*
9
Primary IDE Channel
15*
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Onboard LAN
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
shared
shared
shared
shared
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 40
...Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. c. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Create Disk... button. d. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk.
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility...
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 41
... and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it to P4P8MXAS.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system.
ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard
2-3
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... may want to enable the security 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 firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
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... the 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 an item to install...
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 71
...the SoundMAX Control Panel from which you can adjust to
Audio icon
6-channel audio settings.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver.
REALTEK 10/100 LAN Driver
This item installs the Realtek LAN driver to support 10/100 Mbps networking.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard
3-3
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 72
... 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 Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™.
Anti-virus Utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
Adobe Acrobat Reader...
P4P800-MX user's manual - Page 4
... 2-22 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-23
2.6 Boot menu 2-25 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-25 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-26 2.6.3 Security 2-27
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
P4P800-MX user's manual - Page 13
...ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-4.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 1-27.
ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard...
P4P800-MX user's manual - Page 26
...Compatible Mouse Port
13
8
Numeric Data Processor
14*
9
Primary IDE Channel
15*
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Onboard LAN
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
shared
shared
shared
shared
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
P4P800-MX user's manual - Page 40
...Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. c. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Create Disk... button. d. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk.
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility...
P4P800-MX user's manual - Page 41
... and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it to P4P8MXAS.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system.
ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard
2-3
P4P800-MX user's manual - Page 44
... may want to enable the security 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 firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
P4P800-MX user's manual - Page 70
... the 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 an item to install...
P4P800-MX user's manual - Page 71
...the SoundMAX Control Panel from which you can adjust to
Audio icon
6-channel audio settings.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver.
REALTEK 10/100 LAN Driver
This item installs the Realtek LAN driver to support 10/100 Mbps networking.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS P4P800-MX motherboard
3-3
P4P800-MX user's manual - Page 72
..., 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...