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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) ... (with 20-pin and 4-pin 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) ... (with 20-pin and 4-pin 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
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... Embedded in graphic engine and the northbridge memory controller. The Real256E integrated graphics achieves a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 at up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a maximum 64MB shared display memory. See page 1-... engine and 2D graphics accelerator with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 3.2 GB/s to buy advanced sound cards. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-3 See page 1-23. LPC and AC'97 interfaces, and complies with the Northbridge at 32 bpp. Serial ATA technology The motherboard...
... Embedded in graphic engine and the northbridge memory controller. The Real256E integrated graphics achieves a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 at up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a maximum 64MB shared display memory. See page 1-... engine and 2D graphics accelerator with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 3.2 GB/s to buy advanced sound cards. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-3 See page 1-23. LPC and AC'97 interfaces, and complies with the Northbridge at 32 bpp. Serial ATA technology The motherboard...
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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 DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • ...than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 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)...
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 DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • ...than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 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)...
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...-D43 DDR400 512MB HYNIX DS 512 MB KINGMAX MPXC22D-38KT3R KINGMAX DS 256 MB KINGMAX N/A Mosel SS 256 MB KINGSTON VALUE RAM KVR400X64C3A/256 INFINEON SS 512 MB KINGSTON VALUE RAM KVR400X64C3A/512 INFINEON DS 512 MB KINGSTON VALUE RAM KVR400X64C3A/512 INFINEON DS 512 MB KINGSTON KHX3200A/512 DDR400 512MB - ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-15 DS 1G KINGSTON KHX3200ULK2...
...-D43 DDR400 512MB HYNIX DS 512 MB KINGMAX MPXC22D-38KT3R KINGMAX DS 256 MB KINGMAX N/A Mosel SS 256 MB KINGSTON VALUE RAM KVR400X64C3A/256 INFINEON SS 512 MB KINGSTON VALUE RAM KVR400X64C3A/512 INFINEON DS 512 MB KINGSTON VALUE RAM KVR400X64C3A/512 INFINEON DS 512 MB KINGSTON KHX3200A/512 DDR400 512MB - ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-15 DS 1G KINGSTON KHX3200ULK2...
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.... • Make sure to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with the SIS964 RAID controller. Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1 SATA2 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-27 Refer to page 2-16 for...only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD configuration 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 the...
.... • Make sure to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with the SIS964 RAID controller. Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1 SATA2 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-27 Refer to page 2-16 for...only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD configuration 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 the...
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... S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to... to the floppy disk drive. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in the future. Windows® XP environment a. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Select C r e a t e a n M S - d. DOS ...
... S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to... to the floppy disk drive. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in the future. Windows® XP environment a. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Select C r e a t e a n M S - d. DOS ...
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ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-31 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 ... through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [65.5ºC/148ºF] [36ºC/96.5ºF] [3260RPM] [N/A] [ 1.504V...
ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-31 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 ... through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [65.5ºC/148ºF] [36ºC/96.5ºF] [3260RPM] [N/A] [ 1.504V...
