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  • Page 1 P4BGL-MX 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

    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 Program ...

  • Page 4: Contents

    3.2.4 DOS Utility installation menu ... 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information ... 3.3 Software Information ... 3.3.1 ASUS Update ... 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ... Starting ASUS PC Probe ... Using ASUS PC Probe ... ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon ... 3-9 ... 2-26...

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 viii. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 8: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: General Fax: General Email: Technical Support Support Fax: General Support: Notebook Support: Web Site: Support Email: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: General Email: General Fax: Technical Support Support Hotlines: Support Fax: Support Email: Web Site: viii...

  • Page 9: Specifications Summary

    P4BGL-MX specifications summary Socket 478 ofr Intel Pentium 4 Northwood/Willamette processors with frequency up to 2.4+ GHz Chipset Northbridge: Intel Brookdale GL (i845GL) Southbridge: Intel ICH4 (FW82801DB) Front Side Bus (FSB) 400 MHz Memory 2 x DDR DIMM Sockets Max. 2 GB unbuffered PC2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM...
  • Page 10 Form Factor Support CD contents Accessories * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 2Mb Flash ROM, EEPROM, ASUS JumperFree, Award BIOS with ACPI, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, Green, TCAV (Trend Chip Away Virus) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0. WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by PME, WOL by BME Micro-ATX form factor: 8.6 in x 9.6 in...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is loaded with new features and the most advanced technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction The ASUS P4BGL-MX motherboard is yet another high-quality motherboard from ASUS. This motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. Motherboard components ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard...
  • Page 14 AC’97 Interface, six Universal Serial Bus 2.0, two IDE Master/Slave controllers, the ITE 8708F Super I/O, Flash BIOS, and PCI bus for two PCI Slots. ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring among others. Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor with 400 ®...
  • Page 15 USB 2.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    The audio and LAN features are optional. These components are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. 21.9cm (8.6in) CPUFAN1 Socket 478 Intel 845GL Graphic Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) PCI1 P4BGL-MX PCI2 PCI3 USBPWR_56 USB20_5 USB20_6 COM2 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Super Intel I/O Controller...

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor. ® P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Socket 478 ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard ® Gold Arrow...

  • Page 18: System Memory

    DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. Expansion slots The P4BGL-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.

  • Page 19: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between two PCI groups. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard Standard Function — — —...

  • Page 20: Jumpers

    +5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to +5VSB. Otherwise, the system does not power up. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX USB Device Wake Up 1-10 USBPWR_34 +5VSB (Default)
  • Page 21 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Clear RTC RAM Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard .

  • Page 22: Connectors

    UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. For UltraDMA100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX IDE Connectors 1-12 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
  • Page 23 (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector Chassis Alarm (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature.
  • Page 24 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX ATX Power Connectors If you will need to replace the power supply in the future, make sure that your new ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB).
  • Page 25 Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components.
  • Page 26 This connector connects to the front panel audio module using an audio cable. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Front Panel Audio Connector GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) (optional) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If your package came with the USB 2.0/GAME module, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector.
  • Page 27 IR1 connector according to the pin definitions. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX Infrared Module Connector 11. Serial connector (9-pin COM2 ) This 9-pin connector connects to the Serial COM2 bracket. Connect the COM2 cable to this connector and install the bracket on an available slot in the rear panel of the chassis.
  • Page 28 This 2-pin connector connects to the front panel HD LED and lights up on every read/write activity of any of the disk drives connected to the primary or secondary IDE slots. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX HDD Activity LED 13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. P4BGL-MX P4BGL-MX System Panel Connectors •...
  • Page 29 Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 1-19...
  • Page 30 1-20 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 32: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    BIOS later. 2.1.1 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 33 5. At the prompt, “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. When found, the following message appears on screen.

  • Page 34: Using Asus Aflash To Update The Bios

    2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard.
  • Page 35 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 36 Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the boot disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. Chapter 2: BIOS Information...

  • Page 37: Bios Setup Program

    EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 38: Legend Bar

    2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key(s) <F1>...

  • Page 39: Main Menu

    Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown on the left) appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this field.
  • Page 40 System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Use the <Tab> or <Shift>...

  • Page 41: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or label for this information. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-11...
  • Page 42 If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Other options for the Type field are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - for ZIP-compatible disk drives [MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc>...

  • Page 43: Keyboard Features

    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] 2.3.2 Keyboard Features ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-13...

  • Page 44: Advanced Menu

    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. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second...
  • Page 45 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 P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-15...

  • Page 46: Chip Configuration

    2.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2–5, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2–5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.
  • Page 47 IDE channel, or both. You can also set both channels to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] USB 2.0 HS Reference Voltage [Medium] This item controls the USB 2.0 high-speed drive strength reference voltage. Configuration options: [Low] [Medium] [High] [Maximum] ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-17...

  • Page 48: I/O Device Configuration

    2.4.2 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], Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3] These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial...

  • Page 49: Pci Configuration

    If you are using standard VGA cards, leave this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Latency Timer [32] Leave this field to the default setting [32] for best performance and stability. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-19...

  • Page 50: Pci Irq Resource Exclusion

    USB 1.1 Controller [3 Controllers] This field allows you to select the number of USB 1.1 controllers that you wish to activate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3 Controllers] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] This field allows you to turn on or off the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you to select primary graphics card or onboard VGA as...

  • Page 51: Power Menu

    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. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-21...
  • Page 52 Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.

  • Page 53: Power-Up Control

    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-MX Motherboard 2-23...

  • Page 54: Hardware Monitor

    2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM).

  • Page 55: Boot Sequence

    The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects a virus. If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use a virus-free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-25...

  • Page 56: Exit Menu

    Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] This field speeds up the Power-On-Self Test (POST) routine by skipping retesting several times. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks.

  • Page 57: 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-MX Motherboard 2-27...
  • Page 58 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Information...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 60: Chapter 3: Starting-Up

    Install an operating system The P4BGL-MX motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only.

  • Page 61: Software Installation Menu

    Software Installation menu ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Update Installs utility to download and update motherboard BIOS. Acrobat Reader This installs software for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF).

  • Page 62: Dos Utility Installation Menu

    This item installs the Realtek audio driver. This item installs the Realtek LAN driver. 3.2.4 DOS utility menu Flash BIOS Utility DOS Version Click this item to display information about the Flash BIOS Utility (DOS Version). 3.2.5 ASUS contact information Chapter 3: Starting-Up...

  • Page 63: Software Information

    3.3 Software information 3.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility 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). Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.

  • Page 64: Asus Pc Probe

    Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click 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. Chapter 3: Starting-Up...

  • Page 65: Using Asus Pc Probe

    Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Fan Warning Threshold Adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the PC fan rotation.

  • Page 66: Hard Drives

    Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.

  • Page 67: Asus Pc Probe Task Bar Icon

    Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. 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.

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