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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii P4S8X-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory ...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii P4S8X-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory ...
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...system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. •...of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it may become wet. •...
...system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. •...of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it may become wet. •...
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... at 333 MHz by default. 2. When using an FSB533 CPU with 400 MHz DDR memory, the motherboard runs at FSB800 when in overclock mode. ** 1. viii P4S8X-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN Overclocking USB Special features Socket 478 for Intel... Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment AGP/PCI Asynchronous Mode with FSB ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ (continued on the next page) * The motherboard runs at 400 MHz.
... at 333 MHz by default. 2. When using an FSB533 CPU with 400 MHz DDR memory, the motherboard runs at FSB800 when in overclock mode. ** 1. viii P4S8X-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN Overclocking USB Special features Socket 478 for Intel... Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment AGP/PCI Asynchronous Mode with FSB ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ (continued on the next page) * The motherboard runs at 400 MHz.
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special features SiS661GX/964 chipset Embedded in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4S8X-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield...
... contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special features SiS661GX/964 chipset Embedded in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4S8X-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield...
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...an onboard audio CODEC that interconnects with the Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 specification. See page 1-23. DDR400 Support The motherboard supports up to 2 GB system memory using the SiS proprietary MuTIOL® bus interface. The Real256E integrated graphics engine incorporates the... using DDR400/ 333/266 non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-24. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-3 Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. See page 1-15 for details. Real256E...
...an onboard audio CODEC that interconnects with the Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 specification. See page 1-23. DDR400 Support The motherboard supports up to 2 GB system memory using the SiS proprietary MuTIOL® bus interface. The Real256E integrated graphics engine incorporates the... using DDR400/ 333/266 non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-24. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-3 Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. See page 1-15 for details. Real256E...
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... when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a floppy disk. See pages 1-24 and 1-29 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with...
... when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a floppy disk. See pages 1-24 and 1-29 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with...
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P4S8X-MX P4S8X-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a ...is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or ...
P4S8X-MX P4S8X-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a ...is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or ...
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24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE PRI_IDE FLOPPY P4S8X-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA USB12 ATXPWR TOP USB34 RJ-45 Top:Line ...
24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE PRI_IDE FLOPPY P4S8X-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA USB12 ATXPWR TOP USB34 RJ-45 Top:Line ...
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P4S8X-MX ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-7
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P4S8X-MX ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-7
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.... Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the socket to install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor. Gold Arrow P4S8X-MX P4S8X-MX CPU Socket 478 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Take note of the CPU into the socket can bend the pins and...
.... Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the socket to install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor. Gold Arrow P4S8X-MX P4S8X-MX CPU Socket 478 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Take note of the CPU into the socket can bend the pins and...
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... the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure to plug the 4-pin ATX power cable to the motherboard. T h r e a d i n g T e c h n o l o g y is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. The ... Technology item in place, push down the socket lever to Enabled. Notes on this motherboard: 1. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper...
... the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure to plug the 4-pin ATX power cable to the motherboard. T h r e a d i n g T e c h n o l o g y is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. The ... Technology item in place, push down the socket lever to Enabled. Notes on this motherboard: 1. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper...
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... the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only Intel®-certified heatsink and fan. CPU heatsink Retention module base ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.3 ..., fan, and retention mechanism. • If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before installing the heatsink and fan assembly.
... the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only Intel®-certified heatsink and fan. CPU heatsink Retention module base ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.3 ..., fan, and retention mechanism. • If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before installing the heatsink and fan assembly.
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Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 P4S8X-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to the module base. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-13 P4S8X-MX GND +12V Rotation 4. When secure, the retention locks should point to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to opposite directions. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 3.
Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 P4S8X-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to the module base. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-13 P4S8X-MX GND +12V Rotation 4. When secure, the retention locks should point to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to opposite directions. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 3.
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The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P4S8X-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the ... may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List (QVL). DIMM1 DIMM2 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 80 Pins 104 Pins P4S8X-MX 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules...
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P4S8X-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the ... may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List (QVL). DIMM1 DIMM2 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 80 Pins 104 Pins P4S8X-MX 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules...
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... 512 MB MICRON MT16VDDT6464AG-40BGB MICRON DS 256 MB PROMOS V826632K24SCTG-D0 - When using an FSB800 CPU with 400 MHz DDR memory, the motherboard runs at 333 MHz by default. 2. SS 256 MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-40BGB MICRON SS 256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223FTN-CCC SAMSUNG SS 512 MB... - supports one module inserted into both slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-15 DS 1G KINGSTON KHX3200ULK2/1G DDR400 1024MB - B - When using an FSB533 CPU with 400 MHz DDR memory, the motherboard runs at 400 MHz.
... 512 MB MICRON MT16VDDT6464AG-40BGB MICRON DS 256 MB PROMOS V826632K24SCTG-D0 - When using an FSB800 CPU with 400 MHz DDR memory, the motherboard runs at 333 MHz by default. 2. SS 256 MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-40BGB MICRON SS 256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223FTN-CCC SAMSUNG SS 512 MB... - supports one module inserted into both slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-15 DS 1G KINGSTON KHX3200ULK2/1G DDR400 1024MB - B - When using an FSB533 CPU with 400 MHz DDR memory, the motherboard runs at 400 MHz.
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... 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: Locked retaining clip 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
... 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: Locked retaining clip 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
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.... Secure the card to do so may need to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-17 Make sure to use . 4. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. ... that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to unplug...
.... Secure the card to do so may need to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-17 Make sure to use . 4. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. ... that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to unplug...
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... Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA) PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard LAN Onboard audio Onboard...
... Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA) PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard LAN Onboard audio Onboard...