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... this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4VP-MX specifications summary ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-9
1.7.1 Placement direction 1-9 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-9 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10...
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... 2-19 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-21
2.6 Boot menu 2-22 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-22 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-23 2.6.3 Security 2-24
2.7 Exit menu 2-26
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
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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 ...
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... 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 pages 1-6 and 1-20.
6-channel digital audio
The Realtek ALC655 AC'97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound. See page 1-6.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update...
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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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PCI slot 1
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PCI slot 2
- - used - - - - -
PCI slot 3
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AGP slot
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Onboard USB controller HC0 - - - - shared - - -
Onboard USB controller HC1 - - - - shared - - -
Onboard USB controller HC3 - - - - shared - - -
EHCI
- - - - shared - - -
Onboard LAN
- - - - - used - -
Onboard audio
- - - - - - used -
ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard
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...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...
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... from a diskette 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). Follow these steps to update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS contact information on page viii). Save the file to a floppy disk.
ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard
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... 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...
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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...
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... AC'97 Audio Driver
This item installs the Realtek AC'97 compliant audio controller and application.
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.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS P4VP-MX...
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... 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.
Anti-virus Utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
This item installs the Adobe...
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... 2-19 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-21
2.6 Boot menu 2-22 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-22 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-23 2.6.3 Security 2-24
2.7 Exit menu 2-26
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
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...D
E
F
GH
PCI slot 1
- used - - - - - -
PCI slot 2
- - used - - - - -
PCI slot 3
- - - used - - - -
AGP slot
used
Onboard USB controller HC0 - - - - shared - - -
Onboard USB controller HC1 - - - - shared - - -
Onboard USB controller HC3 - - - - shared - - -
EHCI
- - - - shared - - -
Onboard LAN
- - - - - used - -
Onboard audio
- - - - - - used -
ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard
1-13
P4VP-MX user's manual English version E1538 - Page 34
...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...
P4VP-MX user's manual English version E1538 - Page 35
... from a diskette 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). Follow these steps to update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS contact information on page viii). Save the file to a floppy disk.
ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard
2-3
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... 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...
P4VP-MX user's manual English version E1538 - Page 60
... 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...
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... AC'97 Audio Driver
This item installs the Realtek AC'97 compliant audio controller and application.
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.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS P4VP-MX...
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... 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.
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...