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® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4
® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4
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Socket 478 24.4cm (9.6in) USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 CPU_FAN1 24.4cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 CD1 AUX1 01 23 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 ® P4SP-MX USB_56 USBPWR_56 CLRTC1 GAME1 COM1 PANEL1 USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL1 Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V IDELED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. 1-5
Socket 478 24.4cm (9.6in) USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 CPU_FAN1 24.4cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 CD1 AUX1 01 23 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 ® P4SP-MX USB_56 USBPWR_56 CLRTC1 GAME1 COM1 PANEL1 USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL1 Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V IDELED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. 1-5
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1-18 P4SP-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ® P4SP-MX FP_AUDIO1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L +12V DC COM +12V DC COM ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX ATX Power Connectors ATX12V1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ATXPWR1
1-18 P4SP-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ® P4SP-MX FP_AUDIO1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L +12V DC COM +12V DC COM ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX ATX Power Connectors ATX12V1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ATXPWR1
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CPU_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation ® P4SP-MX GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 P4SP-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power USB+6V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX USB 2.0 Header USB56 (Blue) 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-19
CPU_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation ® P4SP-MX GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 P4SP-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power USB+6V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX USB 2.0 Header USB56 (Blue) 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-19
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® P4SP-MX CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4SP-MX Internal Audio Connectors +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Game Connector GAME1 1-20
® P4SP-MX CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4SP-MX Internal Audio Connectors +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Game Connector GAME1 1-20
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® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX COM1 Connector COM1 PIN 1 Speaker Power LED Connector PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker +5 V IDELED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX System Panel Connectors IDE LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • • 1-21
® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX COM1 Connector COM1 PIN 1 Speaker Power LED Connector PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker +5 V IDELED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX System Panel Connectors IDE LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • • 1-21
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Contents Notices v Safety information vi P4SP-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 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 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 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 DIMM ...
Contents Notices v Safety information vi P4SP-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 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 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 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 DIMM ...
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P4SP-MX specification summary* CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Socket 478 for ... GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector Serial (COM1) connector Panel connector 2Mb Flash ROM, DMI 2.0, Award BIOS. TCAV PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash * Specifications are subject to 2GB memory Supports PC2700/2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs. 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 3 x PCI Integrated 3D...
P4SP-MX specification summary* CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Socket 478 for ... GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector Serial (COM1) connector Panel connector 2Mb Flash ROM, DMI 2.0, Award BIOS. TCAV PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash * Specifications are subject to 2GB memory Supports PC2700/2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs. 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 3 x PCI Integrated 3D...
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...prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. P4SP-MX specification summary Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0 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 ...
...prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. P4SP-MX specification summary Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0 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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... that integrates various SiS-developed technologies to ensure an efficient and reliable computing performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The P4SP-MX also supports the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU and the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.1 Welcome! Thank...your P4SP-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4SP-MX series support CD 9-pin COM cable 80-conductor UltraDMA cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4SP-MX motherboard! See page 1-8. The ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard...
... that integrates various SiS-developed technologies to ensure an efficient and reliable computing performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The P4SP-MX also supports the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU and the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.1 Welcome! Thank...your P4SP-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4SP-MX series support CD 9-pin COM cable 80-conductor UltraDMA cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4SP-MX motherboard! See page 1-8. The ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard...
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... USB 2.0 devices. The SiS651 interconnects with USB 1.1. The SiS651 Northbridge chip is a high performance Host Memory Controller for two (2) additional USB ports. See page 1-17. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-3
... USB 2.0 devices. The SiS651 interconnects with USB 1.1. The SiS651 Northbridge chip is a high performance Host Memory Controller for two (2) additional USB ports. See page 1-17. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-3
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply ...
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply ...
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...:Mic In CD1 AUX1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AD1888 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI Slot 1 ® PCI Slot 2 P4SP-MX PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTIOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56 Super I/O CLRTC1 2Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 COM1 PANEL1 USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_56 12...
...:Mic In CD1 AUX1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AD1888 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI Slot 1 ® PCI Slot 2 P4SP-MX PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTIOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56 Super I/O CLRTC1 2Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 COM1 PANEL1 USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_56 12...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
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... a gold triangular mark on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! This mark indicates the...
... a gold triangular mark on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! This mark indicates the...
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... fits only in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Gold Mark ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 The lever clicks on the side tab to install a CPU. 1. Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is in completely. 90...
... fits only in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Gold Mark ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 The lever clicks on the side tab to install a CPU. 1. Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is in completely. 90...
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... DIMM sockets. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 104 Pins ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins • Make sure to install the memory modules first. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the...
... DIMM sockets. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 104 Pins ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins • Make sure to install the memory modules first. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the...
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.... Unlocked retaining clip 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. DDR DIMM notch A DDR DIMM is properly seated. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to...
.... Unlocked retaining clip 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. DDR DIMM notch A DDR DIMM is properly seated. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to...