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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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... 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 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-11 1.8 Expansion slots 1-12 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 Installing an expansion card 1-12 Configuring an expansion...
... 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 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-11 1.8 Expansion slots 1-12 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 Installing an expansion card 1-12 Configuring an expansion...
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... ADI AD1888 6-channel audio CODEC LAN Integrated MAC with VIA 6103L 10/100 LAN PHY Hardware monitoring Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan rotation and MB/CPU temperature Special features Power loss restart Digital audio via an S/PDIF out inteface Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x ...port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports Internal I/O 1 x USB 2.0 connector for additional two USB ports CPU and chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors S/PDIF out connector Front panel audio connector Panel connector ...
... ADI AD1888 6-channel audio CODEC LAN Integrated MAC with VIA 6103L 10/100 LAN PHY Hardware monitoring Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan rotation and MB/CPU temperature Special features Power loss restart Digital audio via an S/PDIF out inteface Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x ...port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports Internal I/O 1 x USB 2.0 connector for additional two USB ports CPU and chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors S/PDIF out connector Front panel audio connector Panel connector ...
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... 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 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) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-...
... 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 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) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-...
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... devices on 0.13 micron process. The ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in this motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features Intel® 800MHz FSB CPU support The P4S800-MX comes with the...support CD 80-conductor UltraATA IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4S800-MX motherboard! The P4S800-MX also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU. See page 1-8. 1.1 Welcome! SiS661FX/963L chipset Embedded in ...
... devices on 0.13 micron process. The ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in this motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features Intel® 800MHz FSB CPU support The P4S800-MX comes with the...support CD 80-conductor UltraATA IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4S800-MX motherboard! The P4S800-MX also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU. See page 1-8. 1.1 Welcome! SiS661FX/963L chipset Embedded in ...
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... operating system. 4. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to compile the code. P4S800-MX 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/... 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x...
... operating system. 4. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to compile the code. P4S800-MX 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/... 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x...
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...ZIF socket on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with the heatsink package. 7. When the CPU is lifted up to a 90°- 100° angle. Gold Mark ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to prevent bending the... pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to indicate that the socket...
...ZIF socket on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with the heatsink package. 7. When the CPU is lifted up to a 90°- 100° angle. Gold Mark ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to prevent bending the... pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to indicate that the socket...
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Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS (see 2.5.5 "APM Configuration"). The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether ... USBPW_34 jumpers are set to pins 1-2 (+5V) by default because not all computers have the appropriate power supply to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. P4S800-MX P4S800-MX USB Device Wake Up USBPW12 USBPW34 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V...
Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS (see 2.5.5 "APM Configuration"). The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether ... USBPW_34 jumpers are set to pins 1-2 (+5V) by default because not all computers have the appropriate power supply to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. P4S800-MX P4S800-MX USB Device Wake Up USBPW12 USBPW34 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V...
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... the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are connecting the front panel audio cable. P4S800-MX AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L FP_AUDIO1 P4S800-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-19 The plugs from the power supply are designed to an ATX 12V... +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC 4. Make sure that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. In addition to the CPU. 3.
... the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are connecting the front panel audio cable. P4S800-MX AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L FP_AUDIO1 P4S800-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-19 The plugs from the power supply are designed to an ATX 12V... +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC 4. Make sure that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. In addition to the CPU. 3.
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...+ GND P4S800-MX USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 The USB module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of an optional USB 2.0 module...
...+ GND P4S800-MX USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 The USB module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of an optional USB 2.0 module...
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... is set to [Manual]) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to [Manual]) This field sets the frequency multiple between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] ...[30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. CPU External Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is locked, you have an unlocked processor. Options range from 6 to hang or crash. The bus frequency (external frequency)...
... is set to [Manual]) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to [Manual]) This field sets the frequency multiple between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] ...[30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. CPU External Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is locked, you have an unlocked processor. Options range from 6 to hang or crash. The bus frequency (external frequency)...
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... options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB ...device. Otherwise, leave to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 2 built-in cache. The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to detect a USB device at startup. Configuration options:...
... options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB ...device. Otherwise, leave to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 2 built-in cache. The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to detect a USB device at startup. Configuration options:...
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... DDR SDRAM parameters. The EEPROM on the memory modules that you set the SDRAM Configuration to [Synchronous], AGP/PCI frequency is coordinated with the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [User Defined] [By SPD] The SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) become configurable only when you are using. Configuration options: ... available. SDRAM CAS Latency (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] [4T] SDRAM Active Precharge Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the...
... DDR SDRAM parameters. The EEPROM on the memory modules that you set the SDRAM Configuration to [Synchronous], AGP/PCI frequency is coordinated with the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [User Defined] [By SPD] The SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) become configurable only when you are using. Configuration options: ... available. SDRAM CAS Latency (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] [4T] SDRAM Active Precharge Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the...
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... to power up . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the ...computer and applications are fully running. Turning an external modem off and then back on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. ASUS P4S800...
... to power up . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the ...computer and applications are fully running. Turning an external modem off and then back on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. ASUS P4S800...
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... regulators. Configuration fields include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in the boot sequence. If any of the fans is out...
... regulators. Configuration fields include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in the boot sequence. If any of the fans is out...
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...for the onboard SiS PCI LAN controller. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 3-3 USB 1.1 Driver This item installs the USB 1.1 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the ...applications and other software that the motherboard supports. SiS AGP Driver The item installs the SiS AGP Driver. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your ...
...for the onboard SiS PCI LAN controller. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 3-3 USB 1.1 Driver This item installs the USB 1.1 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the ...applications and other software that the motherboard supports. SiS AGP Driver The item installs the SiS AGP Driver. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your ...