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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 37
...afudos /iP4V8XX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
A:\>afudos /iP4V8XX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing...
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 38
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done A:\>
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P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 3
...14 1.10.3 PCI slots 1-15 1.10.4 AGP slot 1-15 1.11 Jumper 1-16 1.12 Connectors 1-18
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 2-6
2.2 BIOS Setup program...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 4
...Resume [No 2-22 ACPI 2.0 Support [No 2-22 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-23 APM Configuration 2-23 Hardware Monitor 2-24
2.6 Boot menu 2-26 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-26 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.6.3 Security 2-28
2.7 Exit menu 2-30
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.3 RAID 0 / RAID 1 configurations 3-5
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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 ...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 10
... for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX connectors Game/MIDI connector 10-1 pin front panel connector
4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1
DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 13
... onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Fast Ethernet controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.
CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by a virus. ASUS motherboards now...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 14
1.4 Motherboard components
Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 20
... is supported under Windows XP and later versions only.
3. It is recommended that you install WinXP Service Pack 1.
4. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading.
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
1. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Install the CPU.
2. Reboot the computer.
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P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 24
... configure an expansion card:
1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. NOTE: The AGP slot supports only 1.5V and 0.8V AGP cards.
2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for BIOS information.
3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 31
... ports that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers.
You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability.
USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC
USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC
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P4V8X-X
P4V8X-X USB 2.0 Header
USB78
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USB56
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USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+
GND
The USB2.0/GAME module is purchased separately.
ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 36
... 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 in DOS environment.
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write down the BIOS file...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 37
...!
When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt.
A:\>afudos /ip4v8xx.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done
A:\>
5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.
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P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 38
... the same as shown.
Main filename Extension name
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and have enough space (at least 600KB...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 39
... ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it to P4V8XX.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch EZ Flash, press + during POST to display the following.
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the error...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 42
... 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 firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 66
... 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...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 67
...manage disk drives.
VIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver
This item installs the VIA 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet driver to support 10/100 Mbps networking.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver.
For Windows XP users, make sure to install WinXP 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 P4V8X...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 68
..., 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...
P4V8X-X User Manual - Page 69
... 40-pin 80-conductor IDE or regular IDE power cables with Serial ATA drives. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks require the use of new Serial ATA cable (4-conductor) which supports the Serial ATA protocol and a Serial ATA power cable.
• Either end of the Serial ATA data cable can be connected to the SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on the motherboard.
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