P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 11
Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SGL-MX motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard Info ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-1
Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SGL-MX motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard Info ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-1
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 12
The ASUS P4SGL-MX motherboard is loaded with value-added features for Pentium 4 processors. Unique ASUS features such as OnBoard Buzzer, Standby Power LED and more are included to deliver the maximum performance for guaranteed consumer ...80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4SGL-MX motherboard! This motherboard is loaded with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS P4SGL-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4SGL-MX motherboard Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in a motherboard. 1.1 Welcome!...
The ASUS P4SGL-MX motherboard is loaded with value-added features for Pentium 4 processors. Unique ASUS features such as OnBoard Buzzer, Standby Power LED and more are included to deliver the maximum performance for guaranteed consumer ...80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® P4SGL-MX motherboard! This motherboard is loaded with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS P4SGL-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4SGL-MX motherboard Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in a motherboard. 1.1 Welcome!...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 13
1.3 Motherboard components 12 34 5 6 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 18 19 20 7 8 9 10 21 28 27 26 ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 25 24 23 22 1-3
1.3 Motherboard components 12 34 5 6 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 18 19 20 7 8 9 10 21 28 27 26 ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 25 24 23 22 1-3
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 15
14 Super I /O functionality. This port connects a VGA monitor. 26 Serial port. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-5 These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI and LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum output. 16 Audio/Modem CODEC. ...
14 Super I /O functionality. This port connects a VGA monitor. 26 Serial port. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-5 These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI and LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum output. 16 Audio/Modem CODEC. ...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 17
Whenever you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. P4SGL-MX ® P4SGL-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-7 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to the ...
Whenever you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. P4SGL-MX ® P4SGL-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-7 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to the ...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 19
... Numeric Data Processor 14* Ultra ATA Controller 15* Secondary Ultra ATA Controller *These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard ABCD PCI slot 1 - P4SGL-MX ® P4SGL-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 PCI slot 2 - - PCI slot 3 - - - shared AGP slot shared - - - shared - - Onboard VGA shared - - - 1.8.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port...
... Numeric Data Processor 14* Ultra ATA Controller 15* Secondary Ultra ATA Controller *These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard ABCD PCI slot 1 - P4SGL-MX ® P4SGL-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-9 PCI slot 2 - - PCI slot 3 - - - shared AGP slot shared - - - shared - - Onboard VGA shared - - - 1.8.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 21
The USBPWR12 jumper is for the rear USB port. P4SGL-MX ® USBPWR_12 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB USBPWR_34 USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V P4SGL-MX USB Device Wake Up (Default) +5VSB ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-11 2. Both jumpers are set to pins 1-2 (+5V) by default because not all computers have the appropriate power supply to support this feature. Otherwise, ...
The USBPWR12 jumper is for the rear USB port. P4SGL-MX ® USBPWR_12 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB USBPWR_34 USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V P4SGL-MX USB Device Wake Up (Default) +5VSB ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-11 2. Both jumpers are set to pins 1-2 (+5V) by default because not all computers have the appropriate power supply to support this feature. Otherwise, ...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 23
... on each IDE connector is recommended that you connect the cables. You may configure two hard disks to PIN 1 SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 ® PIN 1 PIN 1 P4SGL-MX IDE Connectors ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-13 This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect non-UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices to match the covered hole on the motherboard. 1. BIOS...
... on each IDE connector is recommended that you connect the cables. You may configure two hard disks to PIN 1 SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 ® PIN 1 PIN 1 P4SGL-MX IDE Connectors ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-13 This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect non-UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices to match the covered hole on the motherboard. 1. BIOS...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 25
... difficulty powering up if the power supply is not included in the package. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-15 The minimum recommended wattage is for a fully configured system. USB Power USB P5USB P5+ GND NC USB Power USB P3USB P3+ GND NC P4SGL-MX ® 2 10 2 10 USB_34 USB_56 1 9 1 9 USB Power...COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ATXPWR1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC P4SGL-MX ® ATX12V1 COM +12V DC COM +12V DC P4SGL-MX ATX Power Connectors If you will need to the front USB ports. 4. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ...
... difficulty powering up if the power supply is not included in the package. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-15 The minimum recommended wattage is for a fully configured system. USB Power USB P5USB P5+ GND NC USB Power USB P3USB P3+ GND NC P4SGL-MX ® 2 10 2 10 USB_34 USB_56 1 9 1 9 USB Power...COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ATXPWR1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC P4SGL-MX ® ATX12V1 COM +12V DC COM +12V DC P4SGL-MX ATX Power Connectors If you will need to the front USB ports. 4. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 27
...; FP_AUDIO1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L P4SGL-MX Front Panel Audio Connector 10. P4SGL-MX IDE_LED1 ® TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. P4SGL-MX SB_PWR1 ® P4SGL-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 9. Hard disk connector ... connector connects to the front panel HD LED and lights up on every read/write activity of any of audio devices. P4SGL-MX IDE Activity LED ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-17 Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is turned off. OnBoard LED This Light Emitting Diode ...
...; FP_AUDIO1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L P4SGL-MX Front Panel Audio Connector 10. P4SGL-MX IDE_LED1 ® TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. P4SGL-MX SB_PWR1 ® P4SGL-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 9. Hard disk connector ... connector connects to the front panel HD LED and lights up on every read/write activity of any of audio devices. P4SGL-MX IDE Activity LED ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-17 Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is turned off. OnBoard LED This Light Emitting Diode ...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 29
Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-19 Pressing the power switch while in which system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of messages from a ...
Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-19 Pressing the power switch while in which system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of messages from a ...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 30
Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SGL-MX Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS utility that is bundled with the support CD. BIOS Information ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-1
Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SGL-MX Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS utility that is bundled with the support CD. BIOS Information ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-1
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 31
... Device not ready." Download the latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without the disk in...piece of paper. Follow these steps to a floppy disk. Reboot the computer. 3. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4SGL-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001 BIOS Model : P4SGL-MX BIOS Built Date : 09/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. You...
... Device not ready." Download the latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without the disk in...piece of paper. Follow these steps to a floppy disk. Reboot the computer. 3. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4SGL-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001 BIOS Model : P4SGL-MX BIOS Built Date : 09/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. You...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 32
...(Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. Press . 6. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ 7. Continue to completely update the main BIOS area and the boot block area. appears.... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-3 At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _", type in File] BIOS Version: P4SGL-MX Boot Block WARNING! Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. When found ."...
...(Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. Press . 6. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ 7. Continue to completely update the main BIOS area and the boot block area. appears.... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-3 At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _", type in File] BIOS Version: P4SGL-MX Boot Block WARNING! Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. When found ."...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 34
... the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. 5. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to the boot floppy disk you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-5 At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you are sure that the new BIOS revision will...
... the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. 5. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to the boot floppy disk you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-5 At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you are sure that the new BIOS revision will...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 36
... menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires you to make it as possible. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections among the predetermined choices.
... menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires you to make it as possible. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections among the predetermined choices.
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 38
... certain fields. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that you accidentally make unwanted changes to the right of each menu. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-9 The format is month, day, year. The sub-menu appears. Take some time to the main menu. Use the legend keys to enter values...
... certain fields. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that you accidentally make unwanted changes to the right of each menu. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-9 The format is month, day, year. The sub-menu appears. Take some time to the main menu. Use the legend keys to enter values...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 40
... field are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-11 Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you are : [CD-ROM] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - If automatic...
... field are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-11 Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you are : [CD-ROM] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - If automatic...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 42
... options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-13 SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you set the Type field to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. This parameter is...
... options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-13 SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you set the Type field to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. This parameter is...
P4SGL-MX User Manual
Page 44
...] When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to [User Defined]. If a mouse is enabled. The default setting is disabled. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-15 The EEPROM on the memory modules that you need to set the SDRAM Configuration to detect a USB device at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled...
...] When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to [User Defined]. If a mouse is enabled. The default setting is disabled. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-15 The EEPROM on the memory modules that you need to set the SDRAM Configuration to detect a USB device at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled...