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... 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 PARALLEL ... 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 PARALLEL ... 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...
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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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... area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. 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 cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply...
... area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. 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 cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply...
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It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the P4S-X motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction
It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the P4S-X motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction
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...® 4 Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS P4S-X motherboard delivers a host of system memory with the PC2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, USB 2.0, and 6-...channel audio features, the P4S-X is damaged or missing, contact your P4S-X package for the following items. ASUS P4S-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in your package with the SiS® 645 chipset to set...
...® 4 Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS P4S-X motherboard delivers a host of system memory with the PC2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, USB 2.0, and 6-...channel audio features, the P4S-X is damaged or missing, contact your P4S-X package for the following items. ASUS P4S-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in your package with the SiS® 645 chipset to set...
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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. 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
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The power supply must have at least 1A on the motherboard. This 9-pin connector connects to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. 6 IDE connectors. This LED lights up to a COM2 ...
The power supply must have at least 1A on the motherboard. This 9-pin connector connects to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. 6 IDE connectors. This LED lights up to a COM2 ...
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...) through a network hub. 20 Line In jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. The functions of this jack becomes Bass/ Center. 21 Line Out jack. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-5 In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for...
...) through a network hub. 20 Line In jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. The functions of this jack becomes Bass/ Center. 21 Line Out jack. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-5 In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for...
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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 ... including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to clear the CMOS data. SoundMAX Digital Audio System (page...
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 ... including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to clear the CMOS data. SoundMAX Digital Audio System (page...
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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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... note of the following precautions before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR1) indicates that the system is detached from the wall socket before handling components to the...or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. SB_PWR1 ® P4S-X P4S-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this...
... note of the following precautions before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR1) indicates that the system is detached from the wall socket before handling components to the...or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. SB_PWR1 ® P4S-X P4S-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this...
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... not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-9 Make sure to the chassis. The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Doing...
... not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-9 Make sure to the chassis. The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Doing...
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... the CPU socket. Note in the 478-pin package with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. 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...
... the CPU socket. Note in the 478-pin package with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. 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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... following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-11 Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the socket lever is...
... following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-11 Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the socket lever is...
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... chips are not supported. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Follow these steps to the motherboard and other system components. DDR DIMM notch 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install a DIMM. ... a DIMM on the socket. 3. Make sure to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. 1.9 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket ...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.
... chips are not supported. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Follow these steps to the motherboard and other system components. DDR DIMM notch 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install a DIMM. ... a DIMM on the socket. 3. Make sure to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. 1.9 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket ...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.
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...the card inoperable. shared - - - used - - AGP slot shared - - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - - - - shared - ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-13 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - PCI... "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. PCI slot 2 - - PCI slot 4 shared - - - - 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. Onboard...
...the card inoperable. shared - - - used - - AGP slot shared - - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - - - - shared - ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-13 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - PCI... "Share IRQ" or that came with the chassis. 2. PCI slot 2 - - PCI slot 4 shared - - - - 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. Onboard...
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... RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-15 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during...
... RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide 1-15 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during...
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... (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the secondary IDE connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables... to PIN 1. 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 motherboard. 1. You may configure two hard disks to be both master devices with pin 5 plug). This prevents incorrect orientation when you...
... (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the secondary IDE connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables... to PIN 1. 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 motherboard. 1. You may configure two hard disks to be both master devices with pin 5 plug). This prevents incorrect orientation when you...
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... COM2 module 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 In addition to the... a serial port using an optional serial port bracket. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to this motherboard requires that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). Connect the bracket cable to an ATX 12V...
... COM2 module 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 In addition to the... a serial port using an optional serial port bracket. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to this motherboard requires that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). Connect the bracket cable to an ATX 12V...