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...174; 650GX chipset to enter the world of the above items is your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long... latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4SGX-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in 478-pin package coupled with the PC2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs ...
...174; 650GX chipset to enter the world of the above items is your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long... latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4SGX-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in 478-pin package coupled with the PC2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs ...
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1.3 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1 2 34 56 16 15 14 13 12 11 17 18 19 27 26 25 24 23 ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 7 8 9 10 20 21 22 1-3 Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades.
1.3 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1 2 34 56 16 15 14 13 12 11 17 18 19 27 26 25 24 23 ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 7 8 9 10 20 21 22 1-3 Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades.
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... with Realtek external PHY supports your local area networking needs. 17 PS/2 mouse port. This purple connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 25 VGA port. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 15 PCI slots.
... with Realtek external PHY supports your local area networking needs. 17 PS/2 mouse port. This purple connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 25 VGA port. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 15 PCI slots.
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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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... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 The motherboard uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.7.2 Screw...
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 The motherboard uses the micro-ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.7.2 Screw...
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... by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in one correct orientation. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that its...
... by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in one correct orientation. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that its...
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... do not need IRQ assignments. PCI slot 2 - - shared - used - - - - - used Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - GH used -- -- -- shared - - AGP slot shared - - - - Onboard audio - - F - - - - - shared - - Onboard VGA shared - - - - ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Turn on shared slots, ensure...
... do not need IRQ assignments. PCI slot 2 - - shared - used - - - - - used Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - GH used -- -- -- shared - - AGP slot shared - - - - Onboard audio - - F - - - - - shared - - Onboard VGA shared - - - - ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Turn on shared slots, ensure...
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...pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4SGX-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4SGX-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use ...clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 The RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard battery. 3....
...pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4SGX-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4SGX-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use ...clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 The RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard battery. 3....
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... COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC ® P4SGX-MX ATX12V1 +12V DC P4SGX-MX ATX Power Connectors COM +12V DC COM ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-17 3. Connect the bracket cable to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The plugs from the... the back of the system chassis. COM1 connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector accommodates a serial port using an optional serial port bracket. COM1 PIN 1 ® P4SGX-MX P4SGX-MX COM1 Connector 4.
... COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC ® P4SGX-MX ATX12V1 +12V DC P4SGX-MX ATX Power Connectors COM +12V DC COM ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-17 3. Connect the bracket cable to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The plugs from the... the back of the system chassis. COM1 connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector accommodates a serial port using an optional serial port bracket. COM1 PIN 1 ® P4SGX-MX P4SGX-MX COM1 Connector 4.
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You may connect an optional USB 2.0/GAME module, connect the USB cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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 module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to this header. USB...
You may connect an optional USB 2.0/GAME module, connect the USB cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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 module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to this header. USB...
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Power LED Speaker Connector +5VSB PLED +5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL1 IDELED+ IDELED- P4SGX-MX System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the hard disk activity LED. Pressing the ...IDE_LED) This connector supplies power to the system power LED. Ground ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground ® P4SGX-MX IDE_LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. The LED lights up . The read or write activities of certain system components. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-21
Power LED Speaker Connector +5VSB PLED +5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL1 IDELED+ IDELED- P4SGX-MX System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the hard disk activity LED. Pressing the ...IDE_LED) This connector supplies power to the system power LED. Ground ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground ® P4SGX-MX IDE_LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. The LED lights up . The read or write activities of certain system components. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 1-21
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...What you to easily update the BIOS without the disk in case you need to a floppy disk. You will copy file from the ASUS website (see on your BIOS It is recommended that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Save the file to type the...to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on a piece of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. 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...
...What you to easily update the BIOS without the disk in case you need to a floppy disk. You will copy file from the ASUS website (see on your BIOS It is recommended that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Save the file to type the...to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on a piece of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. 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...
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... N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. Press Y to reboot" appears. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 appears. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed Y. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8.
... N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. Press Y to reboot" appears. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 appears. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed Y. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8.
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... the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 Type a filename and the path, for details) and save to File from the floppy disk. 3. Boot from the Main menu...! 1. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Select 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. 5. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press .
... the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 Type a filename and the path, for details) and save to File from the floppy disk. 3. Boot from the Main menu...! 1. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Select 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. 5. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press .
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Follow the BIOS update procedure in section "2.1.2 Using AFLASH to boot the computer from the floppy disk. 2. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE ...be the one of the expansion slots before updating the BIOS. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. 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. You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before...
Follow the BIOS update procedure in section "2.1.2 Using AFLASH to boot the computer from the floppy disk. 2. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE ...be the one of the expansion slots before updating the BIOS. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. 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. You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before...
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... for the highlighted field Brings up and down arrow keys to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 Use and or the up a selection menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. Saving changes and exiting...
... for the highlighted field Brings up and down arrow keys to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 Use and or the up a selection menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. Saving changes and exiting...
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... press . The password is required to the configuration fields. If you to set to section "1.11.2 Clear RTC RAM" on a 3.5-inch diskette. Refer to [Disabled]. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-11 Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is...
... press . The password is required to the configuration fields. If you to set to section "1.11.2 Clear RTC RAM" on a 3.5-inch diskette. Refer to [Disabled]. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-11 Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is...
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...-menu, press the key to return to active. Head This field configures the number of the hard drive is necessary for cylinders, heads, or sectors. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-13
...-menu, press the key to return to active. Head This field configures the number of the hard drive is necessary for cylinders, heads, or sectors. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-13
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... multiple between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-15 CPU Frequency Multiple (when CPU Speed is locked, you have an unlocked processor. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec...
... multiple between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-15 CPU Frequency Multiple (when CPU Speed is locked, you have an unlocked processor. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec...
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... set the optimal timings for DDR SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [6T] [7T] [5T] [4T] SDRAM Command Lead-off Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [1T] ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [2.5T] [2T] [1.5T] [3T] SDRAM RAS to the DDR SDRAM. The EEPROM on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the...
... set the optimal timings for DDR SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [6T] [7T] [5T] [4T] SDRAM Command Lead-off Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [1T] ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [2.5T] [2T] [1.5T] [3T] SDRAM RAS to the DDR SDRAM. The EEPROM on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the...