ASUS P4VP-MX User Manual
P4VP-MX
User Guide
Motherboard
Checklist
E1877
Revised Edition V2
January 2005
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................v
Safety information ..........................................................................vi
About 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
1.8.1 Overview .............................................................. 1-10
1.8.2 Installing the CPU .................................................1-11
Features
1.9 System memory ............................................................... 1-12
1.9.1 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 1-12
1.10 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-13
1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments ........................... 1-13
1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................ 1-13
1.10.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-14
1.10.4 AGP slot............................................................... 1-14
1.11 Jumper ............................................................................. 1-15
1.12 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-17
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 ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-3
2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-5
2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-6
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 2-7
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Safeguards
Contents
2.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 2-7
2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-7
2.2.4 Menu items ............................................................ 2-8
2.2.5 Sub-menu items..................................................... 2-8
2.2.6 Configuration fields ................................................ 2-8
2.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 2-8
2.2.8 Scroll bar................................................................ 2-8
2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-8
2.3 Main menu.......................................................................... 2-9
2.3.1 System Time .......................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 System Date .......................................................... 2-9
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A, B.............................................. 2-9
2.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave ................. 2-10
2.3.5 System Information ...............................................2-11
2.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 2-12
2.4.1 CPU Configuration ............................................... 2-12
2.4.2 Chipset................................................................. 2-13
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 2-15
2.4.4 PCI PnP ............................................................... 2-17
2.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 2-18
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] .......................................... 2-18
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume............................... 2-18
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-18
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support.............................................. 2-18
2.5.5 APM Configuration............................................... 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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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult 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 FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
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.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal
cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try 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,
contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
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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: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional 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 viii.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone(MB/Component) +886-2-2890-7121 (English)
(Notebook) +886-2-2890-7122 (English)
(Server/PC) +886-2-2890-7123 (English)
(Networking) +886-2-2890-7902 (English)
Support fax +886-2-2890-7698
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fax +1-510-608-4555
E-mail tmd1@asus.com
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone (General) +1-502-995-0883
(Notebook) +1-510-739-3777
Support fax +1-502-933-8713
Support e-mail tsd@asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone +49-2102-95990
Fax +49-2102-959911
Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-95990
Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support www.asuscom.de/support
Web site www.asuscom.de/news
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P4VP-MX specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
VGA
Expansion slots
Storage
Audio
LAN
Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs
Supports Intel® Prescott CPU
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
NorthBridge: VIA
SouthBridge: VIA® VT8235
533/400 MHz
2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory
Supports PC2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs
Integrated VIA S3 ProSavage8 Graphics
1 x AGP 4X
3 x PCI
2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 connectors
Realtek ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC
VIA VT8235 integrated MAC + VIA VT6103 PHY
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VT8751A (P4M266A)
Special features
Rear panel I/O
Internal I/O
ASUS MyLogo
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS EZ Flash
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports
1 x USB 2.0 connector for 2 additional USB ports
CPU/Chassis fan connectors
20-pin ATX 12V power connectors
GAME/MIDI connectors
CD/AUX connectors
Front panel audio connector
Panel connector
Power LED connector
System connector
BIOS features
Industry standard
Manageability
3Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, PnP, SM BIOS 2.3,
DMI2.0
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, SMBus
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Form Factor
ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm)
Support CD contents
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS LiveUpdate
Anti-virus utility
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the features of the P4VPMX motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of
the motherboard components, and illustrations of
the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
Product introduction
1.1Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4VP-MX motherboard!
The ASUS P4VP-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest
technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality
motherboards!
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The P4VP-MX incorporates the Intel
with support for Intel®’s Hyper-Threading Technology and the Intel® Prescott CPU
coupled with the VIA® VT8751A and VIA® VT8235 chipsets to set a new
benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.
Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM,
high-resolution graphics via integrated VIA S3 ProSavage8 graphics and an AGP
4X slot, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4VP-MX is your affordable
vehicle to enter the world of computing!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package
1.2Package contents
Check your P4VP-MX package for the following items.
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ASUS P4VP-MX series support CD
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 cable
1 x Floppy disk cable
I/O shield
Bag of extra jumper caps
User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
Latest processor technology
The motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 and Prescott processors via a
478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 and Prescott processors include
the new Hyper-Threading technology and allows up to 3.06+ GHz core frequencies
for up to 4.2GB/s data transfer rates. See page 1-10.
Integrated VIA S3 ProSavage8 Graphics
The VIA chipset integrates the VIA S3 ProSavage8 Graphics architecture to deliver
realistic 3D/2D graphics with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and
clearly defined details. This feature includes a maximum VGA operating memory
size of 32MB and a maximum AGP aperture size of 256MB. See pages 1-6, 2-14.
Integrated 10/100 LAN
The VIA® VT8235 SouthBridge integrated MAC with the VIA
provides easy implementation of 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LANs. See page 1-5.
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VT6103 PHY
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 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 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 2-3.
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 enable users to enjoy this protection
feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM. See page 2-5.
ASUS MyLogo™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add
style to your system with customizable boot logos.
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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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ATX power connector. This 20-pin connector connects to an ATX power
supply.
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CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for
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the Intel
Pentium® 4 Processor , with 533/400 MHz system bus that allows
4.2GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively.
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North bridge controller . The VIA
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VT8751A provides the processor interface
with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at 266MHz operation,
and 1.5V AGP interface that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X Fast
Write protocol.
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DDR DIMM sockets. These two 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB
system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs.
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IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support
Ultra DMA133/100/66/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Both the primary
(blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to prevent incorrect
insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.
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AGP 4X slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V
AGP 4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.
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South bridge controller . The VIA
VT8235 integrated peripheral controller
supports various I/O functions including 2-channel ATA/133 bus master
IDE controller, up to six USB 2.0 ports, LPC Super I/O interface, AC’97
interface and PCI 2.2 interface.
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Floppy disk connector . This connector accommodates the provided ribbon
cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the connector is slotted to prevent
incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable.
Standby power LED. This LED lights up if there is a standby power on the
motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power
before plugging or unplugging devices.
Audio CODEC. The Realtek ALC655 is an AC’97 CODEC that allows
6-channel audio playback.
Super I/O controller. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the
commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy
disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, a Game/MIDI port and a standard
compatible UART.
PCI slots. These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI
cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput.
Flash ROM. This 3Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner , or other
devices.
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RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
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Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other
audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear
Speaker Out.
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Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front
Speaker Out.
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Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel
mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center Speaker Out.
The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone jacks change when you
select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table:
Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration
Headphone/
2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker
Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center
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USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
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Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or
other VGA-compatible devices.
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Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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1.5 Motherboard layout
PS/2
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
USB3
USB4
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
COM1
VGA
Bottom:
Top:
USB1
RJ-45
USB2
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
AUDIO1
Audio
Codec
PARALLEL PORT
CD1
USBPWR34
USBPWR12
ATX Power Connector
3Mbit
Flash
BIOS
GAME1
I/O
Super
AUX1
CPU_FAN1
LED1
VT8751
Accelerated Graphics Port
(AGP)
P4VP-MX
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
MODEM1
PCI Slot 3
VIA
Socket 478
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FLOPPY1
0 1
VIA
VT8235
PLED1
SPEAKER1
SEC_IDE
DDR DIMM1 (64 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR DIMM2 (64 bit, 184-pin module)
2 3
CHA_FAN1
CLRCMOS1
USBPWR56
USB56
PRI_IDE
PANEL1
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1.6 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. When lit, this green LED
indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below
shows the location of the onboard LED.
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P4VP-MX
P4VP-MX Onboard LED
Standby
Power
LED1
ON OFF
Powered
Off
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1.7 Motherboard installation
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The motherboard uses the micro-ATX form
factor that measures 9.6 inches x 8.0 inches (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm).
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
1.7.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.7.2 Screw holes
Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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