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... in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
... in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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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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P4SGX-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA IDE Audio LAN (... audio connector COM1 connector (continued on the next page) ix max to 533MHz (tested by ASUS) 2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support for PC2700/2100/PC1600 non-ECC DDR DIMMs for up to 2GB ... 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 ...
P4SGX-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA IDE Audio LAN (... audio connector COM1 connector (continued on the next page) ix max to 533MHz (tested by ASUS) 2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support for PC2700/2100/PC1600 non-ECC DDR DIMMs for up to 2GB ... 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 ...
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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. 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
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... Intel® Hyper-threading Technology is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. The socket is not supported by ASUS. Gold Mark Incorrect installation of 4.2GB/s and 3.2GB/s. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512/256KB...
... Intel® Hyper-threading Technology is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the illustration that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. The socket is not supported by ASUS. Gold Mark Incorrect installation of 4.2GB/s and 3.2GB/s. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512/256KB...
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...IDE hard disk ribbon cable. BIOS supports specific device bootup. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect non-UltraDMA133/100/66 devices to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - FLOPPY1 ® P4SGX-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings... (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. P4SGX-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Pin 20 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 1-16 ® P4SGX-MX P4SGX-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is removed to ...
...IDE hard disk ribbon cable. BIOS supports specific device bootup. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect non-UltraDMA133/100/66 devices to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - FLOPPY1 ® P4SGX-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings... (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. P4SGX-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Pin 20 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 1-16 ® P4SGX-MX P4SGX-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is removed to ...
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...connection speed. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is purchased separately. USB+6V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P4SGX-MX P4SGX-MX USB 2.0 Header USB56 (Blue) 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 8. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the ...2.0 specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. The module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to this header. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L ® P4SGX-MX FP_AUDIO1 P4SGX-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard...
...connection speed. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is purchased separately. USB+6V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P4SGX-MX P4SGX-MX USB 2.0 Header USB56 (Blue) 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 8. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the ...2.0 specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. The module has two USB 2.0 ports that supports up to this header. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L ® P4SGX-MX FP_AUDIO1 P4SGX-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard...
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... their corresponding functions. Press to display the first page, press to go to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To exit the help In addition to the last page. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help window, it indicates that...
... their corresponding functions. Press to display the first page, press to go to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To exit the help In addition to the last page. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help window, it indicates that...
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... move between the hour, minute, and second fields. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. Valid values for the currently highlighted field. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the Setup program, the...
... move between the hour, minute, and second fields. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. Valid values for the currently highlighted field. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the Setup program, the...
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... applications are fully running. 2.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Power Up On PCI Device [Disabled] When set whether or...
... applications are fully running. 2.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Power Up On PCI Device [Disabled] When set whether or...
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... connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Enter Power setup menu for the CPU so that when exceeded by the actual CPU temperature. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-25 2.5.2 Hardware...
... connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Enter Power setup menu for the CPU so that when exceeded by the actual CPU temperature. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 2-25 2.5.2 Hardware...
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Click on the Right Arrow on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the second menu screen. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 3-3 Simply click on the lower right corner of the first screen to install it. SiS AGP Driver Click this motherboard. AD1980 SoundMAX...and install the SiS AGP V1.07 driver for the SiS chipset. SiS PCI LAN Driver Click this item to display the SoundMAX Control Panel. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on the SoundMAX Digital Integrated Audio icon ...
Click on the Right Arrow on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the second menu screen. ASUS P4SGX-MX motherboard user guide 3-3 Simply click on the lower right corner of the first screen to install it. SiS AGP Driver Click this motherboard. AD1980 SoundMAX...and install the SiS AGP V1.07 driver for the SiS chipset. SiS PCI LAN Driver Click this item to display the SoundMAX Control Panel. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on the SoundMAX Digital Integrated Audio icon ...
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...Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is for detailed information. Browse Support CD Click this item to display the general specifications for the P4SGX-MX motherboard. This program allows you to download the latest version of each in Portable Document Format (PDF). CLICK THE RIGHT ARROW TO SEE... saver. Readme This item displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. The Acrobat Reader software is the first application that gives ...
...Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is for detailed information. Browse Support CD Click this item to display the general specifications for the P4SGX-MX motherboard. This program allows you to download the latest version of each in Portable Document Format (PDF). CLICK THE RIGHT ARROW TO SEE... saver. Readme This item displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. The Acrobat Reader software is the first application that gives ...