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... About this guide iii How this guide is organized 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 ...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 2.6 Expansion slots 21 2.7 Jumpers 24 2.8 Connectors 27 Chapter 3: Powering up 41 3.1 Starting up for the first time 41 3.2 ...
... About this guide iii How this guide is organized 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 ...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 2.6 Expansion slots 21 2.7 Jumpers 24 2.8 Connectors 27 Chapter 3: Powering up 41 3.1 Starting up for the first time 41 3.2 ...
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...ASUS® P4S8X motherboard! The ASUS® P4S8X motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Welcome! The P4S8X incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor coupled with the SiS 648 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. ~ CPU Thermal Protection ~ Up to 3GB of system memory...motherboard, check the items in your package: 1.1 Package contents Check 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 2.0 / Game port module (Optional) 80 pin conductor ribbon...
...ASUS® P4S8X motherboard! The ASUS® P4S8X motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Welcome! The P4S8X incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor coupled with the SiS 648 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. ~ CPU Thermal Protection ~ Up to 3GB of system memory...motherboard, check the items in your package: 1.1 Package contents Check 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 2.0 / Game port module (Optional) 80 pin conductor ribbon...
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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 transfer rates up to 2.7 GB/s for 166MHz DDR SDRAM and 2.1GB/s for up...offers complete support for six USB ports. UART2 can switch from COM2 to a speedy 2.53+ GHz frequency and a 400/533 MHz FSB. 1.2 Core Specifications The P4S8X motherboard is designed and assembled according to supply users the finest componentry available today... Smart BIOS: 4Mb firmware enables boot block write protection, and HD...
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 transfer rates up to 2.7 GB/s for 166MHz DDR SDRAM and 2.1GB/s for up...offers complete support for six USB ports. UART2 can switch from COM2 to a speedy 2.53+ GHz frequency and a 400/533 MHz FSB. 1.2 Core Specifications The P4S8X motherboard is designed and assembled according to supply users the finest componentry available today... Smart BIOS: 4Mb firmware enables boot block write protection, and HD...
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1.4 Motherboard Components Before installing the P4S8X motherboard, take time to familiarize yourself with its...17 Audio Controller(Optional 24 Multi-I/O Controller 27 4Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM 28 Realtek 1394 PHY (Optional 31 Main Memory 3 DDR SDRAM DIMM Sockets (3GB 7 Expansion Slots 6 PCI Slots 23 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 8X Slot...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...
1.4 Motherboard Components Before installing the P4S8X motherboard, take time to familiarize yourself with its...17 Audio Controller(Optional 24 Multi-I/O Controller 27 4Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM 28 Realtek 1394 PHY (Optional 31 Main Memory 3 DDR SDRAM DIMM Sockets (3GB 7 Expansion Slots 6 PCI Slots 23 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 8X Slot...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...
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... Product introduction Compatible with an SPDIF Input/Output module for RPM and failure. System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage to the memory and processor. Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off modes, depending on the BIOS or OS setting. Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI ...in sleep mode. ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more than 4 seconds when the system is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU's internal thermal diode to support the cutting-edge technology for the Smart Card Reader comes onboard to prevent overheating ...
... Product introduction Compatible with an SPDIF Input/Output module for RPM and failure. System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage to the memory and processor. Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off modes, depending on the BIOS or OS setting. Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI ...in sleep mode. ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more than 4 seconds when the system is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU's internal thermal diode to support the cutting-edge technology for the Smart Card Reader comes onboard to prevent overheating ...
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... RJ-45 B: USB2 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below: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 ... BUZZER 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
... RJ-45 B: USB2 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below: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 ... BUZZER 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
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... Expansion Slots 1) Socket 478 p. 12 Installing the CPU 2) Heatsink 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 ...) 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
... Expansion Slots 1) Socket 478 p. 12 Installing the CPU 2) Heatsink 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 ...) 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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... but it fits in a socket specially designed for DDR DIMMs. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 17 Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is keyed with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR memory however, has the ability to the 168-pin of SDR...compared to perform two data operations in one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to 3GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs. P4S8X ® P4S8X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 104 Pins 80 Pins A DDR DIMM is double notched. These sockets support up ...
... but it fits in a socket specially designed for DDR DIMMs. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 17 Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is keyed with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR memory however, has the ability to the 168-pin of SDR...compared to perform two data operations in one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to 3GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs. P4S8X ® P4S8X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 104 Pins 80 Pins A DDR DIMM is double notched. These sockets support up ...
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...ASUS website for this motherboard. Vendor Model Type/Size Nanya NT5DS16M8AT-6 PC2700/256MB Samsung Samsung Micron K4H280838D-TCB3 K4H280838D-TCB3 MT8VDDT1664AG-335B1 PC2700/128MB PC2700/256MB PC2700/128MB Micron MT16VDDT3264AG-335B1 PC2700/256MB Use only the tested and qualified DDR333 DIMMs listed above. 2.5.2 Memory... = Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 = Total system memory (Max. 3GB) = DDR333 DIMM Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the DDR333 memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB...
...ASUS website for this motherboard. Vendor Model Type/Size Nanya NT5DS16M8AT-6 PC2700/256MB Samsung Samsung Micron K4H280838D-TCB3 K4H280838D-TCB3 MT8VDDT1664AG-335B1 PC2700/128MB PC2700/256MB PC2700/128MB Micron MT16VDDT3264AG-335B1 PC2700/256MB Use only the tested and qualified DDR333 DIMMs listed above. 2.5.2 Memory... = Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 = Total system memory (Max. 3GB) = DDR333 DIMM Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the DDR333 memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB...
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4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P4S8X ® P4S8X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the jumper cap from the CLRTC jumper, [1-2] and place it ... [2-3] for a few seconds. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 7. Remove the motherboard battery. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery...
4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P4S8X ® P4S8X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the jumper cap from the CLRTC jumper, [1-2] and place it ... [2-3] for a few seconds. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 7. Remove the motherboard battery. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery...
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...Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. use only 1.5V AGP cards! ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 41 System running , the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on test. You will not power up when you are running at...connector at a lower frequency You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated; To avoid damaging your AGP graphics card, your computer's ...
...Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. use only 1.5V AGP cards! ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 41 System running , the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on test. You will not power up when you are running at...connector at a lower frequency You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated; To avoid damaging your AGP graphics card, your computer's ...
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... card into the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instruction on the DIMM sockets are not defective. • Refer to section "2.5 System memory" for assistance. In case of a boot failure, you only set to replace the default messages...• In jumper mode, refer to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives you of the problem. POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to inform you vocal POST messages...
... card into the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instruction on the DIMM sockets are not defective. • Refer to section "2.5 System memory" for assistance. In case of a boot failure, you only set to replace the default messages...• In jumper mode, refer to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives you of the problem. POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to inform you vocal POST messages...
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...1, "Update Main BIOS area," press Y to reboot" appears. File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: P4S8X Boot Block WARNING! Press to update. Update Main BIOS area 2. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 9. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _...the message, then type in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed. Flash Memory: SST 42LF008 1. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash utility and reboots the ...
...1, "Update Main BIOS area," press Y to reboot" appears. File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: P4S8X Boot Block WARNING! Press to update. Update Main BIOS area 2. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 9. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _...the message, then type in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed. Flash Memory: SST 42LF008 1. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash utility and reboots the ...
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...the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. Save Current BIOS to the disk. 2. 4.1.2 Using AFLASH from the floppy disk. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 47 AFLASH works only..., A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Type COPY D:\Software\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 6. It is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you boot from the Main menu and press ....
...the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. Save Current BIOS to the disk. 2. 4.1.2 Using AFLASH from the floppy disk. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 47 AFLASH works only..., A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Type COPY D:\Software\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 6. It is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you boot from the Main menu and press ....
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...you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is updated automatically only when necessary. 7. The boot block is not able to successfully update a complete... the original BIOS file you saved to the boot disk. When the programming is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 49 This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the ...
...you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is updated automatically only when necessary. 7. The boot block is not able to successfully update a complete... the original BIOS file you saved to the boot disk. When the programming is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 49 This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the ...
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..., anyone can type up to the BIOS during the boot process. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the system during system startup. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 59 Type in the Main menu. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . If you did...
..., anyone can type up to the BIOS during the boot process. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the system during system startup. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 59 Type in the Main menu. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . If you did...
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.... CPU External Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set manually by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Memory Frequency [Auto] This field is defaulted to function automatically, and determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in this field is [Auto], so the CPU vcore voltage is automatically scaled...
.... CPU External Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set manually by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Memory Frequency [Auto] This field is defaulted to function automatically, and determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in this field is [Auto], so the CPU vcore voltage is automatically scaled...
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...] This field is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. When set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 61 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] permits the system to the PS/2 ... is not accessible when the CPU VCore Setting is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you set this field to the DDR memory. Select [Disabled] to [Auto]. CPU VCore [1.750V] (for Willamette), [1.500V] (for Northwood) When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above...
...] This field is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. When set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 61 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] permits the system to the PS/2 ... is not accessible when the CPU VCore Setting is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you set this field to the DDR memory. Select [Disabled] to [Auto]. CPU VCore [1.750V] (for Willamette), [1.500V] (for Northwood) When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above...
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... or not you need to set this option to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to detect a USB device at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] permits the system to the default setting [Disabled].
... or not you need to set this option to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to detect a USB device at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] permits the system to the default setting [Disabled].
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... This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read /write command. The following 4 SDRAM parameters appear only when you are using. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 63 4.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined...the number of SDRAM clocks used for items 2-5, depending on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. The EEPROM on the memory modules that you set the optimal timings for SDRAM parameters. The...
... This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read /write command. The following 4 SDRAM parameters appear only when you are using. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 63 4.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined...the number of SDRAM clocks used for items 2-5, depending on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. The EEPROM on the memory modules that you set the optimal timings for SDRAM parameters. The...