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Motherboard-Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USBPW34 USBPW12 CPU_FAN1 ATX Power Connector USBPW34 USBPW12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB SPDIF_OUT ...Graphics Port (AGP) Audio Codec CHA_FAN1 FP_AUDIO1 CD1 AUX1 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 SB_PWR1 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ® PCI Slot 5 P4S-X PCI Slot 6 USB56 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 CLRTC1 GAME1 2Mbit Flash BIOS COM2 Super I/O FLOPPY1 BUZZER1 USBPW56...478 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 Deutsch 1. ASUS P4S-X-Motherboard 5
Motherboard-Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USBPW34 USBPW12 CPU_FAN1 ATX Power Connector USBPW34 USBPW12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB SPDIF_OUT ...Graphics Port (AGP) Audio Codec CHA_FAN1 FP_AUDIO1 CD1 AUX1 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 SB_PWR1 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ® PCI Slot 5 P4S-X PCI Slot 6 USB56 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 CLRTC1 GAME1 2Mbit Flash BIOS COM2 Super I/O FLOPPY1 BUZZER1 USBPW56...478 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 Deutsch 1. ASUS P4S-X-Motherboard 5
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4S-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Special Features 1-6 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 1-11 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.9 System memory 1-12 1.10 Expansion slots...
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4S-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Special Features 1-6 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 1-11 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.9 System memory 1-12 1.10 Expansion slots...
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... short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure...; Before using an adpater or extension cord. vi If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your power supply ...
... short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure...; Before using an adpater or extension cord. vi If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your power supply ...
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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the P4S-X motherboard.
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the P4S-X motherboard.
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... is your affordable vehicle to set a new benchmark for a cost-effective desktop platform solution. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4S-X series support CD 80-conductor UltraDMA33/66/100/133 IDE cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag...
... is your affordable vehicle to set a new benchmark for a cost-effective desktop platform solution. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4S-X series support CD 80-conductor UltraDMA33/66/100/133 IDE cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag...
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1.3 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1 2 34 5 6 16 15 14 13 7 12 8 17 18 11 10 9 19 27 26 25 24 23 ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 20 21 22 1-3 Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades.
1.3 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1 2 34 5 6 16 15 14 13 7 12 8 17 18 11 10 9 19 27 26 25 24 23 ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 20 21 22 1-3 Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades.
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1 ATX 12V connector. The power supply must have at least 1A on the motherboard. This 9-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 14 Audio CODEC. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides ...
1 ATX 12V connector. The power supply must have at least 1A on the motherboard. This 9-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 14 Audio CODEC. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides ...
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... a serial mouse or other serial devices. 26 S/PDIF port. This 9-pin port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 20 Line In jack. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-5 The SiS integrated MAC + Realtek 8201BL external PHY supports your local area networking needs. 17 PS/2 mouse port. In 6-channel mode, the function...
... a serial mouse or other serial devices. 26 S/PDIF port. This 9-pin port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 20 Line In jack. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-5 The SiS integrated MAC + Realtek 8201BL external PHY supports your local area networking needs. 17 PS/2 mouse port. In 6-channel mode, the function...
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1.4 Special Features 1.4.1 Product highlights ASUS EZ Flash (page 2-2) With ASUS EZ Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and ... parameter. SoundMAX Digital Audio System (page 3-3) The SoundMax Digital Audio System is no need to pay for an optional ROM. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette even when BIOS...
1.4 Special Features 1.4.1 Product highlights ASUS EZ Flash (page 2-2) With ASUS EZ Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and ... parameter. SoundMAX Digital Audio System (page 3-3) The SoundMax Digital Audio System is no need to pay for an optional ROM. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette even when BIOS...
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SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 1.5 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USBPW34 USBPW12 CPU_FAN1 24.4cm (9.6in) ATX Power Connector Socket 478 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR ... (AGP) Audio Codec CHA_FAN1 FP_AUDIO1 CD1 AUX1 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 SB_PWR1 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ® PCI Slot 5 P4S-X PCI Slot 6 USB56 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 CLRTC1 GAME1 2Mbit Flash BIOS COM2 Super I/O FLOPPY1 BUZZER1 USBPW56 PANEL1 30.5cm (12.0in) ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-7
SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 1.5 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USBPW34 USBPW12 CPU_FAN1 24.4cm (9.6in) ATX Power Connector Socket 478 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR ... (AGP) Audio Codec CHA_FAN1 FP_AUDIO1 CD1 AUX1 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 SB_PWR1 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 ® PCI Slot 5 P4S-X PCI Slot 6 USB56 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 CLRTC1 GAME1 2Mbit Flash BIOS COM2 Super I/O FLOPPY1 BUZZER1 USBPW56 PANEL1 30.5cm (12.0in) ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-7
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... cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. SB_PWR1 ® P4S-X P4S-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on this motherboard! 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you install or remove...
... cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. SB_PWR1 ® P4S-X P4S-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on this motherboard! 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you install or remove...
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...form factor that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-9 Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you place it ... holes Place ten (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to do so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to the chassis. Failure to unplug...
...form factor that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-9 Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you place it ... holes Place ten (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to do so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to the chassis. Failure to unplug...
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... processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on 0.13 micron process. Gold Mark Incorrect installation of 3.2GB/s. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512/256KB L2 cache on one corner. The socket is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the illustration that should...
... processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on 0.13 micron process. Gold Mark Incorrect installation of 3.2GB/s. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512/256KB L2 cache on one corner. The socket is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the illustration that should...
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... the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to install a CPU. 1. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-11 Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. When the CPU is lifted up to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to 90°... above the socket such that the socket lever is in one correct orientation. 1.8.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.
... the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to install a CPU. 1. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-11 Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. When the CPU is lifted up to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to 90°... above the socket such that the socket lever is in one correct orientation. 1.8.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.
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... retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is double notched. 104 Pins ® P4S-X P4S-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.9 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that the notch on the DIMM matches the.... A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it has a 184-pin footprint compared to install a DIMM. Make sure to the motherboard and other system components. Follow these steps to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM.
... retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is double notched. 104 Pins ® P4S-X P4S-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.9 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that the notch on the DIMM matches the.... A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it has a 184-pin footprint compared to install a DIMM. Make sure to the motherboard and other system components. Follow these steps to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM.
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... assignments for BIOS information. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-13 PCI slot 3 - - - shared - - - used - - Onboard LAN (optional) - - - F used -- -- PCI slot 5... - Onboard audio - - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 - shared - - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. To install and...
... assignments for BIOS information. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-13 PCI slot 3 - - - shared - - - used - - Onboard LAN (optional) - - - F used -- -- PCI slot 5... - Onboard audio - - See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 - shared - - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. To install and...
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2. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Replace the battery. 5. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-15 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4S-X P4S-X Clear RTC RAM Setting CLRTC1 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
2. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Replace the battery. 5. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-15 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4S-X P4S-X Clear RTC RAM Setting CLRTC1 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
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After connecting one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100/66 cable. FLOPPY1 PIN 1 ® P4S-X NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - BIOS... configure two hard disks to the UltraDMA133/100/66 master device. one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is recommended that you connect the cables. 1-16 ® P4S-X P4S-X IDE Connectors SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraDMA cable connector. ...
After connecting one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100/66 cable. FLOPPY1 PIN 1 ® P4S-X NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - BIOS... configure two hard disks to the UltraDMA133/100/66 master device. one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is recommended that you connect the cables. 1-16 ® P4S-X P4S-X IDE Connectors SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraDMA cable connector. ...
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Connect the bracket cable to this motherboard requires that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at the back of the system chassis. The minimum recommended wattage is purchased separately. 4. COM2 PIN 1 ® P4S-X P4S-X Serial COM2 Bracket The COM2 module is 230W... supply is inadequate. +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ATXPWR1 ® P4S-X P4S-X ATX Power Connectors ATX12V1 +12V DC COM +12V DC COM ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC 1-17 Find the proper ...
Connect the bracket cable to this motherboard requires that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at the back of the system chassis. The minimum recommended wattage is purchased separately. 4. COM2 PIN 1 ® P4S-X P4S-X Serial COM2 Bracket The COM2 module is 230W... supply is inadequate. +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ATXPWR1 ® P4S-X P4S-X ATX Power Connectors ATX12V1 +12V DC COM +12V DC COM ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC 1-17 Find the proper ...