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P4BGV-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...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 3
... (CPU 1-7 1.8 System memory 1-8 1.9 Expansion Slots 1-9 1.9.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-9 1.9.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 1-9 1.10 Jumpers 1-10 1.11 Connectors 1-11
Chapter 2 - BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ FLASH to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using ASUS AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 Updating BIOS procedures 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 4
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2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-18
2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-19
2.4.3.1 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion 2-20
2.5 Power Menu 2-21
2.5.1 Power-up Control 2-23
2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-24
2.6 Boot Menu 2-24
2.7 Exit Menu
2-26
Chapter 3 - Starting Up 3-1 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 installation...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 5
...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with ...
P4BGV-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...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 7
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/DANGER: Information... 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 page ...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 10
P4BGV-MX specifications summary
BIOS features
2Mb Flash ROM, EEPROM, ASUS JumperFree, Award BIOS with ACPI, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, Green, TCAV (Trend Chip Away Virus)
Industry standard
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0.
Manageability
WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by PME, WOL by BME
Form Factor
Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in
Support CD contents
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 12
... 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 ASUS P4BGV-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4BGV-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in ASUS P4BGV-MX series support CD 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 18
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The P4BGV-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
1.9.1 Configuring an expansion card
After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 30
... disk.
Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the EZ Flash screen.
2. Reboot the computer.
3. To use EZ Flash, press + during POST to display the following screen.
ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
[Onboard BIOS Information]
BIOS Version : ASUS P4BGV-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001
BIOS Model
: P4BGV-MX
BIOS...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 31
... 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: P4BGV-MX Boot Block
WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _
If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 32
... disk.
2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created.
AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.
3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.
BIOS setup...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 33
... created earlier.
2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 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 .
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P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 35
... 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 EEPROM.
The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 43
... USB controller legacy mode is disabled whether or not you are using a USB device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]
When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS P4BGV-MX...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 49
... time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. In Windows 98 or later, APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Control Panel. Select the item "Advanced" in the Power Management Properties dialog box.
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P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 57
Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
Starting Up
ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard
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P4BGV-MX User 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. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the software and drivers menu automatically appears on your screen. If the installation...
P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 59
... this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel BrookdaleG graphics driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver.
Avance Logic AC'97 Audio Driver and Application
This item installs the Avance Logic AC'97 audio driver and applications.
REALTEK RTL8101 LAN Driver
This item installs the Realtek LAN driver.
3.2.3 Utilities installation
ASUS P4BGV-MX Motherboard
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P4BGV-MX User Manual - Page 60
..., and CPU temperature.
ASUS Update
Installs utility to download and update motherboard BIOS.
Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver
This item installs the Microsoft DirectX V8.1 driver.
PC-CILLIN
This item installs the Trend PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software.
Acrobat Reader
This installs software for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Screen Saver
This item installs the ASUS screen saver...