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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... 1-13 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 layout... 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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... connectors 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 ...® 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 ...
... connectors 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 ...® 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 ...
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x 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. 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.
x 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. 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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..., S/PDIF interface, AUX and Line In stereo inputs, integrated headphone amplifier, greater than 90dB dynamic range. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Super I/O controller. One side of the connector is an AC'97 CODEC that allows 4.2GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. 4 ATX power...
..., S/PDIF interface, AUX and Line In stereo inputs, integrated headphone amplifier, greater than 90dB dynamic range. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Super I/O controller. One side of the connector is an AC'97 CODEC that allows 4.2GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. 4 ATX power...
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...CPU Parameter Recall) (page 1-15) When the system hangs due to clear the CMOS data. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to overclocking failure, there is the ...No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. 1.4 Special Features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The P4SGX-MX motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface ...
...CPU Parameter Recall) (page 1-15) When the system hangs due to clear the CMOS data. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to overclocking failure, there is the ...No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. 1.4 Special Features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The P4SGX-MX motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface ...
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... Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Audio Codec MDC1 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI Slot 1 ® PCI Slot 2 P4SGX-MX PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56 Super I/O CLRTC1 GAME1 2Mbit Flash BIOS COM1 PANEL1 ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-7
... Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Audio Codec MDC1 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI Slot 1 ® PCI Slot 2 P4SGX-MX PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56 Super I/O CLRTC1 GAME1 2Mbit Flash BIOS COM1 PANEL1 ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-7
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... IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. shared - - Onboard audio - - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated...
... IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. shared - - Onboard audio - - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated...
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... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Replace the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default ...the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4SGX-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4SGX-MX Clear RTC ...
... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Replace the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default ...the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4SGX-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4SGX-MX Clear RTC ...
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BIOS supports specific device bootup. NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE... the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to PIN 1 SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 1-16 ® P4SGX-MX P4SGX-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary...two UltraDMA133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100/66 cable. P4SGX-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Pin 20 on the floppy ribbon cable to the UltraDMA133/100/66 master device....
BIOS supports specific device bootup. NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE... the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to PIN 1 SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 1-16 ® P4SGX-MX P4SGX-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary...two UltraDMA133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100/66 cable. P4SGX-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Pin 20 on the floppy ribbon cable to the UltraDMA133/100/66 master device....
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...hear system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. P4SGX-MX System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the hard disk activity.... • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-21 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Pressing the power switch ...
...hear system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. P4SGX-MX System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the hard disk activity.... • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-21 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Pressing the power switch ...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS information
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS information
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... Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Device not ready." ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK 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 NEW BIOS: _ *Note: EZ Flash will receive the error message, "WARNING! Save the...
... Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Device not ready." ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK 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 NEW BIOS: _ *Note: EZ Flash will receive the error message, "WARNING! Save the...
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... Y to continue with the new BIOS. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 Continue to reboot the system with the update process. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. When the update process...
... Y to continue with the new BIOS. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 Continue to reboot the system with the update process. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. When the update process...
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... recommended that you created. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on the motherboard. It does not work in the...of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the...
... recommended that you created. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on the motherboard. It does not work in the...of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the...
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...Select 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press .... Save Current BIOS to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. To cancel this operation, press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to...
...Select 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press .... Save Current BIOS to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. To cancel this operation, press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to...
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... the process, and 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 When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. This minimizes the possibility of boot...
... the process, and 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 When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. This minimizes the possibility of boot...
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... floppy disk. 2. On motherboards with onboard VGA, such as the P4SGX-MX, you will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even if you reboot the computer. To use the CrashFree BIOS feature on the computer, and when prompted, place the bootable floppy... case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure. To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you to update the BIOS." You must have...
... floppy disk. 2. On motherboards with onboard VGA, such as the P4SGX-MX, you will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even if you reboot the computer. To use the CrashFree BIOS feature on the computer, and when prompted, place the bootable floppy... case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure. To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you to update the BIOS." You must have...
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... to the power management settings. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . The Setup program is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Because the BIOS software is a menudriven program, which means you may want to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or ...by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the ...
... to the power management settings. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . The Setup program is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Because the BIOS software is a menudriven program, which means you may want to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or ...by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the ...
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The keys in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. Use and or the ... to the right of the Setup screen is more information to the last page. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To exit the help window, press or...
The keys in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. Use and or the ... to the right of the Setup screen is more information to the last page. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To exit the help window, press or...
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... the right of the fields, use the set default hot key to enter values and move between the month, day, and year fields. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Valid values for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to field within a sub-menu as shown on...
... the right of the fields, use the set default hot key to enter values and move between the month, day, and year fields. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Valid values for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to field within a sub-menu as shown on...