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  • Page 1 P4BGL-VM User Guide...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How this guide is organized ..........viii Conventions used in this guide ..........ix Where to find more information ..........ix ASUS contact information ............... x P4BGL-VM specifications summary ..........xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ................1-1 1.2 Package contents ............... 1-1 1.3 Special features ..............

  • Page 4: Contents

    3.2 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS .... 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS ....... 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program ............4-7 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 5.2.3 Software menu ............5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu ............5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu ..........5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information ........5-6 5.2.7 Other information ........... 5-7 5.3 Software information ............5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update ............5-9 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ...........5-11 5.3.3...

  • Page 6: Fcc/Cdc Statements

    FCC/CDC statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4BGL-VM motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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 x. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Asus Contact Information

    Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support...

  • Page 11: P4Bgl-Vm Specifications Summary

    GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX audio connectors (optional) Front panel audio connector (optional) BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS EZ Flash Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, chassis intrusion Form Factor ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.5 cm x 21.9 cm)

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4BGL-VM motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ............1-1 Package contents .......... 1-1 Special features ..........1-2 Motherboard overview ........1-6 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    SDRAM, high-resolution graphics, USB 2.0 capability, high-speed data transfers using the ATA100 protocol, and 4-channel audio features, the P4BGL-VM is your perfect vehicle to get ahead in the world of power computing! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    DVD systems and other audio/video devices. See page 2-25. ASUS Q-Fan feature The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 17: Value-Added Solutions

    Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU’s internal diode to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The system voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.

  • Page 18: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the P4BGL-VM motherboard, familiarize yourself with its physical configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its components.
  • Page 19 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 20: Core Specifications

    1.4.2 Core specifications DIP switches. This 5-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to set the CPU external frequency. ATX 12V connector. This power connector is for the 4-pin 12V plug from an ATX 12V power supply. CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel Pentium 4 Processor, with 400 MHz system...
  • Page 21 The ICH4 also contains the necessary arbitration and buffering for efficient utilization of these interfaces. ASUS ASIC. This chip performs several system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring. Standby power LED. This green LED lights up if there is a standby power on the motherboard.
  • Page 22 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Video port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 24 Chapter summary Motherboard installation ....... 2-1 Motherboard layout ........2-2 Before you proceed ........2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..... 2-4 System memory ........... 2-10 Expansion slots ........... 2-13 Switches and jumpers ......... 2-16 Connectors ........... 2-20 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard...

  • Page 25: Motherboard Installation

    Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The P4BGL-VM uses the micro- ATX form factor that measures 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.4 cm x 21.9 cm).

  • Page 26: Motherboard Layout

    RJ-45 T: USB20_1 Hub (GMCH) B: USB20_2 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In SEC_IDE LAN PHY DIMM1 DIMM2 PRI_ IDE PCI1 Intel I/O Controller P4BGL-VM SB_PWR (ICH4) PCI2 SMB 2.0 BATTERY1 Audio PCI3 Codec USB20_5 CHASSIS1 USBPWR3 USB20_6 GAME COM2...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system before removing of plugging in any motherboard component. ® SB_PWR P4BGL-VM Standby Powered Power P4BGL-VM Onboard LED ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. The socket is designed for the Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron ®...

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu

    2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 30 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Gold Mark 5.

  • Page 31: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 Processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 32 2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the hooks into the holes.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Cpu Fan Cable

    CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Don’t forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 34: System Memory

    80 Pins 104 Pins P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. The DDR SDRAM technology evolved from the mainstream PC66, PC100, PC133 memory known as Single Data Rate (SDR) SDRAM.

  • Page 35: Memory Configurations

    1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-11...

  • Page 36: Removing A Dimm

    3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.

  • Page 37: Expansion Slots

    1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-13...

  • Page 38: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor...

  • Page 39: Pci Slots

    There are three 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-15...

  • Page 40: Switches And Jumpers

    BIOS setup instead of using the DIP switches. ® ON OFF P4BGL-VM Jumper Free Jumper Mode (Default) P4BGL-VM JumperFree™ Mode Setting For jumper mode, refer to the CPU frequency switch settings on the next page. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 41 Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® KBPWR +5VSB (Default) P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-17...
  • Page 42 Otherwise, the system does not power up. 2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ® USBPWR2 USBPWR1 USBPWR3 +5VSB P4BGL-VM (Default) P4BGL-VM USB Device Wake Up 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 43 These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the SMBus 2.0 support on the motherboard. When these jumpers are set to pins 2-3 (Support), you may install PCI devices compliant with SMBus 2.0 specification. ® SMB2.0 P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM SMBus 2.0 Not Support Support ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-19...

  • Page 44: Connectors

    (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). ® FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4BGL-VM PIN 1 P4BGL-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 45 2. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/100/66 cable is intentional. ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4BGL-VM PIN 1 P4BGL-VM IDE Connectors ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-21...
  • Page 46 ® ATX_POWER1 Pin 1 +12.0VDC +5.0VDC ATX12V +5VSB +5.0VDC PWR_OK -5.0VDC +12V DC +12V DC +5.0VDC P4BGL-VM +5.0VDC PS_ON# +3.3VDC -12.0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC P4BGL-VM ATX Power Connectors 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 47 CHA_FAN1 +12V Rotation P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power 6. Chassis open alarm lead (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event.
  • Page 48 USB 2.0 capability. ® P4BGL-VM USB20_56 P4BGL-VM USB 2.0 Header 8. Smart Card Reader connector (14-1 pin SMARTCON1) (optional) This connector accommodates a Smart Card Reader that allows you to conveniently make transactions such as financial, health care, telephony, or traveling services through a Smart Card user interface software.
  • Page 49 SIR connector according to the pin definitions. ® Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View IRTX CIR+5V CIRRX IRRX IRAX IRTX (NC) P4BGL-VM IRRX P4BGL-VM Infrared Module Connector ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-25...
  • Page 50 This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. ® FP_AUDIO MIC2 AGND MICPWR +5VA Line out_R BLINE_OUT_R Line out_L BLINE_OUT_L P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM Front Panel Audio Connector 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 51 Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® COM2 PIN 1 P4BGL-VM P4BGL-VM Serial COM2 Bracket ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-27...
  • Page 52 SMI Lead Switch* Requires an ATX power supply. P4BGL-VM System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 53 Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 2-29...
  • Page 54 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Powering up...

  • Page 56: Powering Off The Computer

    Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ......3-1 Powering off the computer ......3-2 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard...

  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    High frequency beeps when CPU overheated; system is working System running at a lower frequency 7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 58: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer You must first exit the operating system and shut down the system before switching off the power. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down the operating system. If you use Windows 95/98/2000/XP, click the Start button, click Shut Down, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 60 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ....1 BIOS Setup program .......... 7 Main Menu ............10 Advanced Menu ..........17 Power Menu ............26 Boot Menu ............32 Exit Menu ............34 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard...

  • Page 61: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS later. 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting 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 <Alt>...
  • Page 62 5. At the prompt, “ ”, type in the Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _ BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press <Enter>. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed.

  • Page 63: Using Aflash To Update The Bios

    4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH. If the word “unknown” appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 64 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press <Enter>. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 65: Updating Bios Procedures

    BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.
  • Page 66 If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. If this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 67: Bios Setup Program

    Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 68: Bios Menu Bar

    4.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features.

  • Page 69: General Help

    Setup default values. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 70: Main Menu

    Main Menu When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59).
  • Page 71 Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-11...

  • Page 72: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this may be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new.
  • Page 73 After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to return to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, the hard disk drive field displays the size for the hard disk drive that you configured. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-13...
  • Page 74 Translation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives with more than 504MB storage capacity.
  • Page 75 IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-15...

  • Page 76: Keyboard Features

    4.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second.

  • Page 77: Advanced Menu

    This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency. The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [3:4] ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-17...
  • Page 78 CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data.

  • Page 79: Chip Configuration

    Configuration options: [2.5T] [2T] [1.5T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-19...
  • Page 80 SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [3T] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] SDRAM Active Precharge Delay [5T] This item controls the number of DDR SDRAM clocks used for DDR SDRAM parameters.
  • Page 81 This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Reference Voltage [Medium] This item allows control of the USB 2.0 high-speed drive strength reference voltage. Configuration options: [Low] [Medium] [High] [Maximum] ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-21...

  • Page 82: I/O Device Configuration

    4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing reads from, but not writes to, the floppy disk drive. The default setting [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration options: [R/W] [Read Only] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3]...
  • Page 83 This field allows you to select the I/O address for the MIDI port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330H-331H] [300H-301H] Onboard Game Port [200H-207H] This field allows you to select the I/O address for the game port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200H-207H] [208H-20FH] ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-23...

  • Page 84: Pci Configuration

    4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto] These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ assignments. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Some non-standard VGA cards, like graphics accelerators or MPEG video...

  • Page 85: Pci Irq Resource Exclusion

    IRQ is NOT required by a legacy ISA card. Set the IRQ field to [Yes] if you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are NOT using ICU. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-25...

  • Page 86: Power Menu

    Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features.
  • Page 87 4 seconds puts the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds powers off the system. Configuration options: [Soft off] [Suspend] ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-27...

  • Page 88: Power Up Control

    4.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption.
  • Page 89 This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-29...

  • Page 90: Hardware Monitor

    4.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Function [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled], the CPU Temperature Threshold and CPU Fan Lowest Level Voltage items appear.
  • Page 91 If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP”. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-31...

  • Page 92: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space> key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices.
  • Page 93 The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows you to distribute interrupt routings other than the 16 IRQs. The Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC) setting allows you to use the 16 IRQs only. Configuration options: [PIC] [APIC] ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-33...

  • Page 94: Exit Menu

    Exit Menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10>...

  • Page 95: Discard Changes

    This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You can then return to other menus and make further changes. After you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-35...
  • Page 96 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 97: Chapter 5: Software Support

    Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 98 Chapter summary Install an operating system ......5-1 Support CD information ........ 5-1 Software information ........5-9 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard...

  • Page 99: Install An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 100: Main Menu

    If the welcome screen did not appear automatically, locate and double- click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the support CD to display the menus. 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to the main menu.

  • Page 101: Software Menu

    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. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver.
  • Page 102 Direct X This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in multi-player skirmishes. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to deliver true vibrant colors.

  • Page 103: Drivers Menu

    This item installs the Intel Application Accelerator for Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000. This program is designed to improve performance of the storage sub-system and overall system performace. Install the INF Driver before installing the Intel Application Accelerator. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 104: Dos Utilities Menu

    The DOS utilities menu includes items that you can run in DOS mode. These items are also present in the software menu. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. You may also find this information on page x of this user guide. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 105: Other Information

    CD. This section shows the pop-up windows that appear when you click the icons. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the P4BGL-VM motherboard. Browse this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
  • Page 106 Technical Support Form The window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill up when requesting technical support. Readme The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

  • Page 107: Software Information

    This section provides details on the software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 108 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file.

  • Page 109: Asus Pc Probe

    Programs ASUS Utility Probe Vx.xx The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the status of your PC. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 5-11...
  • Page 110 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease...
  • Page 111 CPU temperature and predefined threshold. Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 5-13...
  • Page 112 Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. 5-14...
  • Page 113 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC,...

  • Page 114: E-Color 3Deep

    5.3.3 E-Color 3Deep The 3Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD color monitor and maximize the color quality of all graphical applications. You may also tune your internet applications to match “true” internet source colors with the color displayed on the monitor. 3Deep Control Panel Using the Windows Start button,...
  • Page 115 2. Follow the instructions to manually adjust the level of the brightness monitor. 3. Select the faintest of the three colors: , and blue green 4. Select the color squares that most closely blend and match with the background. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide 5-17...
  • Page 116 5. The next step repeats the color matching process to achieve full color quality. 6. When a message appears indicating that the tuning process is complete, click Finish 7. Click on the button to Set Up Now connect to the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to set up True Internet Color.

  • Page 117: Glossary

    Glossary This part lists the technical terms that you may encounter when reading this document.
  • Page 118 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard...
  • Page 119 Bus Frequency Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate 33MHz 33MHz 133MByte/sec AGP 1X 66MHz 66MHz 266MByte/sec AGP 2X 66MHz 133MHz 512MByte/sec AGP 4X 66MHz 266MHz 1024MByte/sec ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 120 Backup. A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage device from the original. This copy is for the purpose of data retrieval in case the original is accidentally erased, damaged, or destroyed. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). BIOS is a set of routines that control how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter.
  • Page 121 TCP/IP to provide worldwide communications to homes, schools, businesses, and the government. I/O (Input/Output). The data transfers from the input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to the output devices like a printer or the monitor screen. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 122 I/O Address. The specific memory location for a particular device. Two devices cannot share the same I/O address space. IrDA (Infrared Data Association). An internaltional organization that creates and promotes inter-operable, low cost, infrared data interconnection standards that support a walk-up, point-to-point model. The IrDA protocol is designed to support transmission of data between two devices over short-range point-to-point infrared at speeds between 9.6Kbps and 4Mbps.
  • Page 123 The Serial Presence Detect function is implemented using a 2048 bit EEPROM component. This nonvolatile storage device contains data programmed by the DIMM manufacturer that identifies the module type and various SDRAM organization and timing parameters. ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 124 System Disk. A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). The communications protocol used by the UNIX system and the Internet. TCP checks for lost packets, puts the data from multiple packets into the correct order, and requests that missing or damaged packets be resent.

  • Page 125: Index

    Index This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this document.
  • Page 126 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard...
  • Page 127 Acrobat Reader 5-4 fan connector 2-9 ASUS ASIC 1-9 installation 2-5 ASUS EZ Flash 4-1 Level 1/Level 2 Cache 4-19 ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 1-8, 2-27 Speed 4-17 ASUS iPanel 2-32 CPU socket 1-8, 2-5 ASUS MyLogo™ 1-3, 5-10 Chip Configuration 4-21...
  • Page 128 DIP switches 1-8, 1-9, 2-16 JumperFree 2-16 Double Data Rate (DDR) keyboard power 2-19 memory 1- 2 Line Out selector 2-22 SMBus 2.0 2-21 Speaker selector 2-21 USB device wake-up 2-20 Expansion card VCORE over-voltage 2- 19 installation 2-13 configuration 2-13 Expansion slots 1-9, 2-13 AGP 1-9, 2-15 Keyboard...
  • Page 129 DOS Utility menu 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 E-Color 3Deep 5-17 Main menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-7 multi-channel audio 5-24 readme file 5-8 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-8 Welcome screen 5-1 Suspend Mode 4-29 ASUS P4BGL-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 130 Index...

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