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P4S800-MX: les spécifications BIOS Standards Gestion Format Contenu du CD de support 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, et ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, Wake on USB KB/Mouse Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Pilotes ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-virus Utility Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 viii
P4S800-MX: les spécifications BIOS Standards Gestion Format Contenu du CD de support 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, et ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, Wake on USB KB/Mouse Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Pilotes ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-virus Utility Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 viii
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... la carte mère PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 2Mb ISA KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4S800-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 FLOPPY1 24.5cm (9.6in) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB1...
... la carte mère PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 2Mb ISA KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4S800-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 FLOPPY1 24.5cm (9.6in) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB1...
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... by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either ...ASUS Update The ASUS Update is copied into the CD-ROM drive. Floppy found! Start flashing... See page 3-3 for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... To install ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Manuel ASUS P4S800...
... by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either ...ASUS Update The ASUS Update is copied into the CD-ROM drive. Floppy found! Start flashing... See page 3-3 for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... To install ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Manuel ASUS P4S800...
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Contents Notices v Safety information vi P4S800-MX specification summary vii About this guide viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 Onboard LED 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 ...
Contents Notices v Safety information vi P4S800-MX specification summary vii About this guide viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 Onboard LED 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 ...
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vii P4S800-MX specification summary* CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready New power design for next ...
vii P4S800-MX specification summary* CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready New power design for next ...
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...: Tips and additional information to complete a task. P4S800-MX specification summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, and ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1...Wake on USB KB/Mouse 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 ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 About this guide Conventions used...
...: Tips and additional information to complete a task. P4S800-MX specification summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, and ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1...Wake on USB KB/Mouse 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 ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 About this guide Conventions used...
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...0.13 micron process. Before you for buying the ASUS® P4S800-MX motherboard! SiS661FX/963L chipset Embedded in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4S800-MX series support CD 80-conductor UltraATA IDE cable Ribbon cable for the following items. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in ...an efficient and reliable computing performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The P4S800-MX also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU. The ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making ...
...0.13 micron process. Before you for buying the ASUS® P4S800-MX motherboard! SiS661FX/963L chipset Embedded in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4S800-MX series support CD 80-conductor UltraATA IDE cable Ribbon cable for the following items. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in ...an efficient and reliable computing performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The P4S800-MX also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU. The ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making ...
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... to 3.2GB/s data transfer rate for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, and supports AGP 8X, 800MHz front side bus, and DDR400. See page 1-17. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 DDR400 support The motherboard supports up to 2GB of -the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with the Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 specification...
... to 3.2GB/s data transfer rate for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, and supports AGP 8X, 800MHz front side bus, and DDR400. See page 1-17. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 DDR400 support The motherboard supports up to 2GB of -the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with the Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 specification...
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... floppy diskette even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for two (2) additional USB ports. A USB header...introduction The USB ports and header comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to restore BIOS data from a floppy disk. USB 2.0 connectivity The P4S800-MX rear panel is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is equipped with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to accommodate a USB ...
... floppy diskette even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for two (2) additional USB ports. A USB header...introduction The USB ports and header comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to restore BIOS data from a floppy disk. USB 2.0 connectivity The P4S800-MX rear panel is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is equipped with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to accommodate a USB ...
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... case, before handling components to avoid damaging them . 4. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. P4S800-MX P4S800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Whenever you install or remove any component...
... case, before handling components to avoid damaging them . 4. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. P4S800-MX P4S800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Whenever you install or remove any component...
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... 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 2Mb ISA KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4S800-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 FLOPPY1 24.5cm (9.6in) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB1...
... 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 2Mb ISA KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4S800-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 FLOPPY1 24.5cm (9.6in) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB1...
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...compile the code. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gold Arrow P4S800-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 3. For more information on Intel®... Hyper-Threading Technology 1. P4S800-MX 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on one corner....
...compile the code. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gold Arrow P4S800-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 3. For more information on Intel®... Hyper-Threading Technology 1. P4S800-MX 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on one corner....
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... sure that it up to secure the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in completely. 90 - 100 3. Gold Mark ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. Position the...
... sure that it up to secure the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in completely. 90 - 100 3. Gold Mark ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. Position the...
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P4S800-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to install the memory modules first. When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for...list next page. Refer to do so may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 80 Pins P4S800-MX 104 Pins DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
P4S800-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to install the memory modules first. When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for...list next page. Refer to do so may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 80 Pins P4S800-MX 104 Pins DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
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... in only one direction. Single-sided 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to install a DIMM. 1. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that have been tested and...
... in only one direction. Single-sided 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to install a DIMM. 1. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that have been tested and...
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... ISA or PCI devices. used shared -- -- -- Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. GH used -- -- -- -- ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port...
... ISA or PCI devices. used shared -- -- -- Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. GH used -- -- -- -- ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port...
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When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P4S800-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction P4S800-MX Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. Install only +1.5V ...
When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P4S800-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction P4S800-MX Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. Install only +1.5V ...