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The SiS661GX chipset provides a high performance host interface for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4S8X-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive... SiS964 provides 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction This technology dramatically optimizes and improves the entire computer system performance. Before you for buying an ASUS® P4S8X-MX motherboard! Providing I/O and peripheral support is the SiS661GX/964 chipset that smartly manages data streams between peripherals, core logic chipsets, front...
The SiS661GX chipset provides a high performance host interface for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P4S8X-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive... SiS964 provides 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction This technology dramatically optimizes and improves the entire computer system performance. Before you for buying an ASUS® P4S8X-MX motherboard! Providing I/O and peripheral support is the SiS661GX/964 chipset that smartly manages data streams between peripherals, core logic chipsets, front...
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... fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. See page 1-15 for details. The SATA specification allows for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-3 LPC and AC'97 interfaces, and complies with a maximum 64MB shared display memory. The Real256E integrated graphics achieves a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 at up to...
... fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. See page 1-15 for details. The SATA specification allows for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-3 LPC and AC'97 interfaces, and complies with a maximum 64MB shared display memory. The Real256E integrated graphics achieves a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 at up to...
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... supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. P4S8X-MX P4S8X-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is switched off mode...
... supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. P4S8X-MX P4S8X-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is switched off mode...
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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 P4S8X-MX ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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 P4S8X-MX ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Gold mark The CPU fits only in completely. 3. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-9 otherwise, the CPU does not fit in one correct orientation. Socket lever 90°-100° angle Make sure that its marked corner matches the ...
Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Gold mark The CPU fits only in completely. 3. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-9 otherwise, the CPU does not fit in one correct orientation. Socket lever 90°-100° angle Make sure that its marked corner matches the ...
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CPU heatsink Retention module base ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • ...
CPU heatsink Retention module base ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • ...
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3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-13 P4S8X-MX GND +12V Rotation 4. When secure, the retention locks should point to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN1 P4S8X-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to opposite directions. Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.
3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-13 P4S8X-MX GND +12V Rotation 4. When secure, the retention locks should point to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN1 P4S8X-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to opposite directions. Push down the locks on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.
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... 512 MB KINGSTON VALUE RAM KVR400X64C3A/512 INFINEON DS 512 MB KINGSTON VALUE RAM KVR400X64C3A/512 INFINEON DS 512 MB KINGSTON KHX3200A/512 DDR400 512MB - B - ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-15 Single Sided D S - supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. DS...
... 512 MB KINGSTON VALUE RAM KVR400X64C3A/512 INFINEON DS 512 MB KINGSTON VALUE RAM KVR400X64C3A/512 INFINEON DS 512 MB KINGSTON KHX3200A/512 DDR400 512MB - B - ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-15 Single Sided D S - supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. DS...
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See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Make sure to ...
See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Make sure to ...
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... fingers to ensure that supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P4S8X-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P4S8X-MX ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-19 Keyed for one with PCI specifications. Note the notches on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots...
... fingers to ensure that supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P4S8X-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P4S8X-MX ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-19 Keyed for one with PCI specifications. Note the notches on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots...
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The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that can connect to additional USB ports. 2 . ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-21 otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ...ports. The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for each USB port; USBPW34 USBPW12 12 23 P4S8X-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 P4S8X-MX USB device wake up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed...
The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that can connect to additional USB ports. 2 . ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-21 otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ...ports. The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for each USB port; USBPW34 USBPW12 12 23 P4S8X-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 P4S8X-MX USB device wake up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed...
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... Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Speaker ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-23 L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10...
... Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Speaker ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-23 L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10...
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PIN 1 P4S8X-MX Floppy disk drive connector P4S8X-MX ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-25 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1 .
PIN 1 P4S8X-MX Floppy disk drive connector P4S8X-MX ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-25 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1 .
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3 . Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1 SATA2 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-27 Refer to install the SIS RAID drivers before using the Serial ATA connectors. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors ..., faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P4S8X-MX SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P4S8X-MX SATA connectors SATA1 If you install SATA hard disk drives, you 're using Windows® 2000/XP or Windows®...
3 . Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1 SATA2 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-27 Refer to install the SIS RAID drivers before using the Serial ATA connectors. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors ..., faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P4S8X-MX SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P4S8X-MX SATA connectors SATA1 If you install SATA hard disk drives, you 're using Windows® 2000/XP or Windows®...
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... install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7 . P4S8X-MX USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 P4S8X-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 ... at the back of the system chassis. AUX CD (White) (Black) P4S8X-MX Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4S8X-MX Internal audio connectors ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-29 Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB...
... install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7 . P4S8X-MX USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 P4S8X-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 ... at the back of the system chassis. AUX CD (White) (Black) P4S8X-MX Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4S8X-MX Internal audio connectors ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-29 Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB...
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P4S8X-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND 10. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-31 SPDIF P4S8X-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is available for an optional S/PDIF audio module. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) An onboard S/PDIF Out connector is purchased separately.
P4S8X-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND 10. ASUS P4S8X-MX 1-31 SPDIF P4S8X-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is available for an optional S/PDIF audio module. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) An onboard S/PDIF Out connector is purchased separately.
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...it is your optical drive. Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-3 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. e. R O M. 2. Rebooting. • ...A "P4S8XMX.ROM not found !" Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Visit the...
...it is your optical drive. Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-3 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. e. R O M. 2. Rebooting. • ...A "P4S8XMX.ROM not found !" Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Visit the...
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... /iP4S8XMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-5 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Erasing flash .... The utility returns to the DOS prompt...All rights reserved. Reading file ..... A:\>afudos /iP4S8XMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.
... /iP4S8XMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-5 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Erasing flash .... The utility returns to the DOS prompt...All rights reserved. Reading file ..... A:\>afudos /iP4S8XMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.
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...disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2..... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "P4S8XMX.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility...
...disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2..... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "P4S8XMX.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility...
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N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Click N e x t. ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-9
N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Click N e x t. ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-9