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... T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR 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 USB34 TOP RJ-45 Top:Line ... Normal (Default) PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Re*qRueiequrtireusnaenaAlTimXepnowtaetriosnupApTlyX. Carte mère ASUS Série P4 1-7
... T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR 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 USB34 TOP RJ-45 Top:Line ... Normal (Default) PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Re*qRueiequrtireusnaenaAlTimXepnowtaetriosnupApTlyX. Carte mère ASUS Série P4 1-7
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... PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE PRI_IDE FLOPPY P4S800-MX SE DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB2 ATXPWR USB2.0 T:USB3 B:USB4 TOP ...
... PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE PRI_IDE FLOPPY P4S800-MX SE DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA USB1 USB2 ATXPWR USB2.0 T:USB3 B:USB4 TOP ...
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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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viii When using an FSB533 CPU with 400 MHz DDR memory, the motherboard runs at 400 MHz. P4S8X-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN Overclocking USB Special features Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium®... Frequency 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 333 MHz by default. 2. When using...
viii When using an FSB533 CPU with 400 MHz DDR memory, the motherboard runs at 400 MHz. P4S8X-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN Overclocking USB Special features Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium®... Frequency 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 333 MHz by default. 2. When using...
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ix P4S8X-MX specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x ... 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix P4S8X-MX specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x ... 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 2-33 for details. No need to overclocking. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style ...to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due ...
... shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 2-33 for details. No need to overclocking. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style ...to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due ...
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... 1: Product introduction 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...
... 1: Product introduction 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...
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... that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. The lever clicks on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on this motherboard: 1. T h r e a d i n g T e ... If you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to the motherboard. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard ...
... that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. The lever clicks on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on this motherboard: 1. T h r e a d i n g T e ... If you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to the motherboard. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard ...
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... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-17 Failure to the card. Refer to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you...
... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-17 Failure to the card. Refer to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you...
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.... 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Re-install the battery. 5. P4S8X-MX P4S8X-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins... such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Removing the cap will ...
.... 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Re-install the battery. 5. P4S8X-MX P4S8X-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins... such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Removing the cap will ...
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P4S8X-MX KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4S8X-MX Keyboard power setting 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
P4S8X-MX KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4S8X-MX Keyboard power setting 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
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... than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P4S8X-MX SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P4S8X-MX SATA connectors SATA1 If you install SATA hard disk drives, you 're using Windows® 2000/XP or... Connector SATA1 SATA2 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-27 3 . Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are not available in this motherboard. • Make sure to page 2-16 for the BIOS setting and page 3-18 for Serial ATA hard disk drives....
... than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P4S8X-MX SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P4S8X-MX SATA connectors SATA1 If you install SATA hard disk drives, you 're using Windows® 2000/XP or... Connector SATA1 SATA2 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-27 3 . Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are not available in this motherboard. • Make sure to page 2-16 for the BIOS setting and page 3-18 for Serial ATA hard disk drives....
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...System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is color-coded for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the connector description below for details. • ...System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P4S8X-MX PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • ...
...System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is color-coded for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the connector description below for details. • ...System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P4S8X-MX PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • ...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
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...the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. c. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. b. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical...BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup c. DOS environment a. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a t. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS...
...the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. c. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. b. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical...BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup c. DOS environment a. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a t. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS...
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...). Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P4S8XMX.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found !" Reading file "P4S8XMX.ROM". ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-3 Save the BIOS file to display the following. Insert the floppy...
...). Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P4S8XMX.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found !" Reading file "P4S8XMX.ROM". ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-3 Save the BIOS file to display the following. Insert the floppy...
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... (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you ...can use as shown. 1. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Reading flash ..... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD...
... (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you ...can use as shown. 1. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Reading flash ..... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. All ... Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iP4S8XMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-5
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. All ... Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iP4S8XMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-5
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... failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Checking for floppy... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the...
... failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Checking for floppy... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the...
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...the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P4S8XMX.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-7 DO NOT shut down or ...reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... CD-ROM found!...
...the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P4S8XMX.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-7 DO NOT shut down or ...reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... CD-ROM found!...