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... IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
... IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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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 layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8...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 ...
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 layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8...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 ...
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... ADI AD1980 SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller + Realtek PHY Power Loss Restart Digital audio via an S/PDIF Out inteface ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Video port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports ...Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron On-die 512KB/256KB L2 cache with full speed SiS® 650GX SiS® 962L 400 MHz; P4SGX-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA IDE Audio LAN (optional) Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O ...
... ADI AD1980 SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller + Realtek PHY Power Loss Restart Digital audio via an S/PDIF Out inteface ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Video port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports ...Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron On-die 512KB/256KB L2 cache with full speed SiS® 650GX SiS® 962L 400 MHz; P4SGX-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA IDE Audio LAN (optional) Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O ...
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P4SGX-MX specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Accessories 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CP.R PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. x DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software User's Manual UltraDMA cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable I/O shield * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P4SGX-MX specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Accessories 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CP.R PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. x DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software User's Manual UltraDMA cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable I/O shield * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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The Intel® Hyper-threading Technology is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! *FSB533 support tested by this motherboard. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product ... on one corner. Note in the 478-pin package with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. The socket is not supported by ASUS.
The Intel® Hyper-threading Technology is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! *FSB533 support tested by this motherboard. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product ... on one corner. Note in the 478-pin package with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. The socket is not supported by ASUS.
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...) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. You may configure two hard disks to PIN 1. P4SGX-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. This prevents incorrect orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its ... device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to PIN 1 SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 1-16 ® P4SGX-MX P4SGX-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction BIOS supports specific device bootup. After connecting one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100/66 cable. Refer...
...) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. You may configure two hard disks to PIN 1. P4SGX-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. This prevents incorrect orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its ... device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to PIN 1 SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 1-16 ® P4SGX-MX P4SGX-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction BIOS supports specific device bootup. After connecting one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100/66 cable. Refer...
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...devices. The module has two USB 2.0 ports that allow convenient connection and control of high-speed peripherals. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L ® P4SGX-MX FP_AUDIO1 P4SGX-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-19 The USB/GAME module is available for the Intel front panel audio..., scanners, and printers. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is an interface for additional USB ports. 7. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to this header.
...devices. The module has two USB 2.0 ports that allow convenient connection and control of high-speed peripherals. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L ® P4SGX-MX FP_AUDIO1 P4SGX-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-19 The USB/GAME module is available for the Intel front panel audio..., scanners, and printers. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is an interface for additional USB ports. 7. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to this header.
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... Setup General help window, it indicates that will not fit in the window. 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to navigate... or Function Description Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the last page. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 The keys in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
... Setup General help window, it indicates that will not fit in the window. 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to navigate... or Function Description Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the last page. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 The keys in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
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..., note that you specify (usually the current time). System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to load the Setup default values. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that you can display a sub...
..., note that you specify (usually the current time). System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to load the Setup default values. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that you can display a sub...
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... the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is in Soft-off...
... the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is in Soft-off...
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... speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the monitored items is out of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-25 VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard...
... speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the monitored items is out of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-25 VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard...
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... audio driver, you on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. SiS 650/651 Display Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the SiS AGP V1.07 driver for the SiS chipset. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 3-3 3.2.2 Software... and drivers installation menus The support CD menu is for your AGP card. SiS AGP Driver Click this item to avail the 6-channel audio feature onboard. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors ...
... audio driver, you on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. SiS 650/651 Display Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the SiS AGP V1.07 driver for the SiS chipset. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 3-3 3.2.2 Software... and drivers installation menus The support CD menu is for your AGP card. SiS AGP Driver Click this item to avail the 6-channel audio feature onboard. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors ...
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... the P4SGX-MX support CD. Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. The Acrobat Reader software is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in graphical format. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to display the general specifications for detailed...RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU Some menu items on the screen display may differ in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. Readme This item displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of the BIOS from the...
... the P4SGX-MX support CD. Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. The Acrobat Reader software is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in graphical format. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to display the general specifications for detailed...RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU Some menu items on the screen display may differ in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. Readme This item displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of the BIOS from the...