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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4SGX-MX 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 ... 1-13 1.11 Jumpers 1-14 1.12 Connectors 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4SGX-MX 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 ... 1-13 1.11 Jumpers 1-14 1.12 Connectors 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 iii
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...Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (page 1-15) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is the industry's highest performance and most reliable audio solution for an optional ROM. SDRAM and DDRAM Combo (page 1-12) P4SGX-MX has two DDR... 3-3) The SoundMax Digital Audio System is no need to 2GB non-ECC PC2700/2100/PC1600 or PC133/PC100 SDRAM DIMMs. 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 512/256KB L2...
...Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (page 1-15) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is the industry's highest performance and most reliable audio solution for an optional ROM. SDRAM and DDRAM Combo (page 1-12) P4SGX-MX has two DDR... 3-3) The SoundMax Digital Audio System is no need to 2GB non-ECC PC2700/2100/PC1600 or PC133/PC100 SDRAM DIMMs. 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 512/256KB L2...
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...COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4SGX-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4SGX-MX BIOS Built Date : 12/09/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. You will copy file from A:\, Press [ESC] to step 5 without having to type the exact BIOS file name at the... latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. Reboot the computer. 3. if you proceed to reboot The BIOS information in the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ...
...COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4SGX-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4SGX-MX BIOS Built Date : 12/09/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. You will copy file from A:\, Press [ESC] to step 5 without having to type the exact BIOS file name at the... latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. Reboot the computer. 3. if you proceed to reboot The BIOS information in the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ...
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... so may cause system boot failure. 8. Press any key to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 appears. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to reboot the system with the...
... so may cause system boot failure. 8. Press any key to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 appears. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to reboot the system with the...
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... to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to run AFLASH. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work in the boot sequence. 4.... and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system disk. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information To determine the BIOS version of your screen during bootup. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to...
... to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to run AFLASH. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work in the boot sequence. 4.... and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system disk. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information To determine the BIOS version of your screen during bootup. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to...
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... cancel this operation, press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 Select 1. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and...
... cancel this operation, press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 Select 1. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and...
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... if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the...
... if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the...
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... the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 Turn on this motherboard,... install a VGA card into the floppy drive, so that you created following the procedure in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. On motherboards with onboard...
... the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 Turn on this motherboard,... install a VGA card into the floppy drive, so that you created following the procedure in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. On motherboards with onboard...
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...to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM. The Flash ROM on the system chassis. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN ... program, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of your system, or prompted to exit the Setup program. Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to change the configuration of the screen has a ...
...to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM. The Flash ROM on the system chassis. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN ... program, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of your system, or prompted to exit the Setup program. Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to change the configuration of the screen has a ...
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... IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. When...
... IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. When...
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...RIGHT ARROW TO SEE THE NEXT MENU ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. Browse Support CD Click this item to deliver true vibrant colors. Exit Click this item to display the general specifications for the P4SGX-MX motherboard. PC-CILLIN 2002 This item ... saved in text format. Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. This program allows you to exit the P4SGX-MX support CD. Show Motherboard Information Click this item to download the latest version of each in Portable Document...
...RIGHT ARROW TO SEE THE NEXT MENU ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. Browse Support CD Click this item to deliver true vibrant colors. Exit Click this item to display the general specifications for the P4SGX-MX motherboard. PC-CILLIN 2002 This item ... saved in text format. Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. This program allows you to exit the P4SGX-MX support CD. Show Motherboard Information Click this item to download the latest version of each in Portable Document...