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How this guide This user manual contains complete information for installing the ASUS P4S8X motherboard. How to yourself. NOTE! Tips and helpful information. Optional components and technical definitions. • Index Conventions used throughout... Chapter 5: Software support. Describes the power up . IMPORTANT! iii A summary of all jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up sequence with information on the motherboard support CD ROM. • Appendix and Glossary. A list of hardware setup procedures and descriptions of contents on BIOS ...
How this guide This user manual contains complete information for installing the ASUS P4S8X motherboard. How to yourself. NOTE! Tips and helpful information. Optional components and technical definitions. • Index Conventions used throughout... Chapter 5: Software support. Describes the power up . IMPORTANT! iii A summary of all jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up sequence with information on the motherboard support CD ROM. • Appendix and Glossary. A list of hardware setup procedures and descriptions of contents on BIOS ...
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... iii Conventions used in this guide iii Safety information vi FCC/CDC statements vii ASUS contact information viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 Welcome 1 1.1 Package contents 1 1.2 Core Specifications 2 1.3 Special Features 3 1.4 Motherboard Components 4 1.4.1 Component Locations 5 1.5 Value-added Solutions 6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7 2.1 Motherboard installation 7 2.2 Motherboard layout 8 2.3 Before you proceed 10 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 11 2.5 System memory 17...
... iii Conventions used in this guide iii Safety information vi FCC/CDC statements vii ASUS contact information viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 Welcome 1 1.1 Package contents 1 1.2 Core Specifications 2 1.3 Special Features 3 1.4 Motherboard Components 4 1.4.1 Component Locations 5 1.5 Value-added Solutions 6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7 2.1 Motherboard installation 7 2.2 Motherboard layout 8 2.3 Before you proceed 10 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 11 2.5 System memory 17...
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... Chapter 5: Software support 81 5.1 Install an operating system 81 5.2 Support CD information 81 5.3 P4S8X Motherboard Support CD 82 5.4 Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0 or 1 84 5.5 Manual Installation of IDE/RAID Drivers 92 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 94 5.7 ASUS Live Update 99 5.8 ASUS MyLogo 100 5.9 3Deep Color Tuner 102 5.10 Winbond Voice Editor 104 5.11 Winbond...
... Chapter 5: Software support 81 5.1 Install an operating system 81 5.2 Support CD information 81 5.3 P4S8X Motherboard Support CD 82 5.4 Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0 or 1 84 5.5 Manual Installation of IDE/RAID Drivers 92 5.6 ASUS PC Probe 94 5.7 ASUS Live Update 99 5.8 ASUS MyLogo 100 5.9 3Deep Color Tuner 102 5.10 Winbond Voice Editor 104 5.11 Winbond...
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...Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. vi If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Mount the motherboard inside a standard PC enclosure. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ...ensure that your retailer. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding new devices, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before using...
...Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. vi If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Mount the motherboard inside a standard PC enclosure. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ...ensure that your retailer. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding new devices, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before using...
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...Before installing the motherboard, check the items in your package: 1.1 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 1 The ASUS® P4S8X motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your P4S8X package for the following items. ASUS P4S8X motherboard (ATX 30.5 cm x 21.9 cm) ASUS P4S8X support CD ASUS 2-port USB ...upgrade (Optional) ~ Four USB ports plus a headers for home PCs and workstations. The P4S8X incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor coupled with the SiS 648 chipset to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4S8X motherboard!
...Before installing the motherboard, check the items in your package: 1.1 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 1 The ASUS® P4S8X motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your P4S8X package for the following items. ASUS P4S8X motherboard (ATX 30.5 cm x 21.9 cm) ASUS P4S8X support CD ASUS 2-port USB ...upgrade (Optional) ~ Four USB ports plus a headers for home PCs and workstations. The P4S8X incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor coupled with the SiS 648 chipset to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® P4S8X motherboard!
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...optional), Microphone/ Line-In / Line-Out jacks(Optional), Standard ATX, AUX and 12V power. 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction This ASUS motherboard represents the latest advances to the highest standards. This new memory technology increases performance by executing two actions per clock cycle, supplying data...133MB/ sec, and USB controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. 1.2 Core Specifications The P4S8X motherboard is designed and assembled according to supply users the finest componentry available today... Supports UltraDMA133/100/66/33, PIO Modes 3...
...optional), Microphone/ Line-In / Line-Out jacks(Optional), Standard ATX, AUX and 12V power. 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction This ASUS motherboard represents the latest advances to the highest standards. This new memory technology increases performance by executing two actions per clock cycle, supplying data...133MB/ sec, and USB controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. 1.2 Core Specifications The P4S8X motherboard is designed and assembled according to supply users the finest componentry available today... Supports UltraDMA133/100/66/33, PIO Modes 3...
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... to buy a new ATX 12V power supply: ASUS EZ Plug™ is a 4-pin +12V connector that provides additional power required by P4 CPUs. ASUS MyLogo™ (See page 100.) This new feature present in the P4S8X motherboard helps you of system boot status and causes of...to your choice from a floppy disk. ASUS Multi-language BIOS (See page 59.) The multi-language BIOS offers the language of having to configure. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 3 1.3 Special Features ASUS EZ Plug™ (See page 33.) This patented ASUS technology uses the existing power supply instead ...
... to buy a new ATX 12V power supply: ASUS EZ Plug™ is a 4-pin +12V connector that provides additional power required by P4 CPUs. ASUS MyLogo™ (See page 100.) This new feature present in the P4S8X motherboard helps you of system boot status and causes of...to your choice from a floppy disk. ASUS Multi-language BIOS (See page 59.) The multi-language BIOS offers the language of having to configure. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 3 1.3 Special Features ASUS EZ Plug™ (See page 33.) This patented ASUS technology uses the existing power supply instead ...
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... installing the P4S8X motherboard, take time to familiarize yourself with its configuration. Location Processor Support Socket 478 for Intel® P4™ Processors 4 Chipsets SiS® 648 North Bridge 5 ... 1/2 39 IEEE 1394 Connector 40 Serial Port (COM1 41 USB Connectors (Port 3/4 42 PS/2 Keyboard Connector purple) 43 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitor (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 11 Special Feature Onboard AGP Warning LED (Red 3 Onboard Power-on LED (Green 13 Network Feature Realtek 100/10 Mbps LAN PHYs (Optional 29...
... installing the P4S8X motherboard, take time to familiarize yourself with its configuration. Location Processor Support Socket 478 for Intel® P4™ Processors 4 Chipsets SiS® 648 North Bridge 5 ... 1/2 39 IEEE 1394 Connector 40 Serial Port (COM1 41 USB Connectors (Port 3/4 42 PS/2 Keyboard Connector purple) 43 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitor (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 11 Special Feature Onboard AGP Warning LED (Red 3 Onboard Power-on LED (Green 13 Network Feature Realtek 100/10 Mbps LAN PHYs (Optional 29...
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... the power button for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM). If the power button is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU's internal thermal diode to prevent overheating and damage. Compatible with an SPDIF Input/Output module for increased ... connector for the Smart Card Reader comes onboard to support the cutting-edge technology for coaxial and fiber interfaces. Onboard LAN (Optional): The motherboard incorporates the RTL8201BL PHY chip to the memory and processor. 1.5 Value-added Solutions Software Audio(Optional): On audio models, a 963 digital...
... the power button for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM). If the power button is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU's internal thermal diode to prevent overheating and damage. Compatible with an SPDIF Input/Output module for increased ... connector for the Smart Card Reader comes onboard to support the cutting-edge technology for coaxial and fiber interfaces. Onboard LAN (Optional): The motherboard incorporates the RTL8201BL PHY chip to the memory and processor. 1.5 Value-added Solutions Software Audio(Optional): On audio models, a 963 digital...
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... into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 7 Place this side towards the rear of the ...chassis. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. Refer to the image below. 2.1.2 Screw...
... into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 7 Place this side towards the rear of the ...chassis. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. Refer to the image below. 2.1.2 Screw...
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...:Mic In FP_LO_SWL IEEE1394_2 REALTEK AGP_WARN SiS648 HOST/ Memory Controller REALTEK Accelerated Graphics Port AGP 01 23 45 FP_AUDIO FP_LO_SWR 4MB ISA PCI1 P4S8X PCI2 SMART I/O AUX MODEM CD C-Media 6CH Codec SPDIF PCI3 PCI4 ® PCI5 IR_CON SMARTCON GAME PCI6 COM2 FLOPPY SiS963 MuTLOL... SPEECH USBPWR_56 CHA_FAN SB_PWR USB_56 IDE_LED PANEL The audio and LAN features are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. PROMISE PDC20376 Controller ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor CHASSIS SMB PRI_ATA133 8 Chapter 2: Hardware information These components are optional.
...:Mic In FP_LO_SWL IEEE1394_2 REALTEK AGP_WARN SiS648 HOST/ Memory Controller REALTEK Accelerated Graphics Port AGP 01 23 45 FP_AUDIO FP_LO_SWR 4MB ISA PCI1 P4S8X PCI2 SMART I/O AUX MODEM CD C-Media 6CH Codec SPDIF PCI3 PCI4 ® PCI5 IR_CON SMARTCON GAME PCI6 COM2 FLOPPY SiS963 MuTLOL... SPEECH USBPWR_56 CHA_FAN SB_PWR USB_56 IDE_LED PANEL The audio and LAN features are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. PROMISE PDC20376 Controller ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor CHASSIS SMB PRI_ATA133 8 Chapter 2: Hardware information These components are optional.
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... p. 14 Installing the Heatsink and Fan 3) Memory p. 17 System Memory Support 4) PCI 1/2/3/4/5/6 p. 21 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 5) AGP 8x p. 23 Accelerated Graphics Slot Motherboard Settings (Switches and Jumpers) 1) USBPWR_12, _34, _56 p. 24 USB Device Wake-up (+5V / +5VSB) 2) FP_LO_SWR,_SWL p. 25 Line out selector (2 x 2 pin) 3) KBPWR p. 25 Keyboard Wake...) SMI p. 40 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pin) 28) PWRSW p. 40 ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 29) RESET p. 40 Reset Switch Lead (2-pin) ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 9
... p. 14 Installing the Heatsink and Fan 3) Memory p. 17 System Memory Support 4) PCI 1/2/3/4/5/6 p. 21 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 5) AGP 8x p. 23 Accelerated Graphics Slot Motherboard Settings (Switches and Jumpers) 1) USBPWR_12, _34, _56 p. 24 USB Device Wake-up (+5V / +5VSB) 2) FP_LO_SWR,_SWL p. 25 Line out selector (2 x 2 pin) 3) KBPWR p. 25 Keyboard Wake...) SMI p. 40 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pin) 28) PWRSW p. 40 ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) 29) RESET p. 40 Reset Switch Lead (2-pin) ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 9
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...following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them . 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Whenever you uninstall any component. 2. Onboard System Indicators (LED - Light Emitting Diodes) The GREEN onboard LED...off mode. 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of AGP card is connected to the board: (See AGP 8X, p. 23) P4S8X ® P4S8X Onboard LED AGP_WARN ON Incorrect AGP Card OFF Correct AGP Card SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 10 Chapter 2: Hardware information ...
...following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them . 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Whenever you uninstall any component. 2. Onboard System Indicators (LED - Light Emitting Diodes) The GREEN onboard LED...off mode. 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of AGP card is connected to the board: (See AGP 8X, p. 23) P4S8X ® P4S8X Onboard LED AGP_WARN ON Incorrect AGP Card OFF Correct AGP Card SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 10 Chapter 2: Hardware information ...
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... 2 (FC-PGA2) package technology, and includes the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4...integer instructions, and a data transfer rates of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 11 The Intel NetBurst micro-architecture features the hyper-pipelined technology, rapid execution engine, 400 / 533MHz system bus, and ...
... 2 (FC-PGA2) package technology, and includes the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4...integer instructions, and a data transfer rates of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 11 The Intel NetBurst micro-architecture features the hyper-pipelined technology, rapid execution engine, 400 / 533MHz system bus, and ...
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Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2.
Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2.
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Gold Mark 5. The lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 13 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it is in place, press it fits in one correct orientation. The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is locked.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Gold Mark 5. The lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 13 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it is in place, press it fits in one correct orientation. The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is locked.