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P4SGL-MX SW1 ON ON ON ON 123 123 123 123 CPU 100.2MHz 133.4MHz 100.2MHz 133.4MHz MEM 100.2MHz 133.4MHz 133.6MHz 100.1MHz ® P4SGL-MX CPU External Frequency Selection ON ON ON 123 123 123 CPU 100.2MHz 133.3MHz 100.2MHz MEM 167.0MHz 166.6MHz 150.3MHz 1-10
P4SGL-MX SW1 ON ON ON ON 123 123 123 123 CPU 100.2MHz 133.4MHz 100.2MHz 133.4MHz MEM 100.2MHz 133.4MHz 133.6MHz 100.1MHz ® P4SGL-MX CPU External Frequency Selection ON ON ON 123 123 123 CPU 100.2MHz 133.3MHz 100.2MHz MEM 167.0MHz 166.6MHz 150.3MHz 1-10
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... procedures 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-7 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-8 iii Motherboard Info 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5 Before you proceed 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.8 Expansion Slots 1-9 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-9 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 1-9 1.9 Jumpers 1-10 1.10 Connectors 1-11 Chapter 2 - BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using...
... procedures 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-7 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-8 iii Motherboard Info 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5 Before you proceed 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.8 Expansion Slots 1-9 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-9 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 1-9 1.9 Jumpers 1-10 1.10 Connectors 1-11 Chapter 2 - BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using...
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P4SGL-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio LAN Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 Northwood/Willamette ... WOR 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 2 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 Port (on LAN models only) 1 x Line in connector 1 x Line Out 1 x Game port 1 x Mic In CPU/Chassis FAN connector 20 pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX12V power connector USB 2.0 connector COM2 port CD/AUX audio in Front panel audio connector (continued...
P4SGL-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio LAN Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 Northwood/Willamette ... WOR 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 2 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 Port (on LAN models only) 1 x Line in connector 1 x Line Out 1 x Game port 1 x Mic In CPU/Chassis FAN connector 20 pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX12V power connector USB 2.0 connector COM2 port CD/AUX audio in Front panel audio connector (continued...
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This 3-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to an ATX 12V power supply. This standard 20-pin connector connects to set the CPU external frequency. 3 CPU Sockets. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to a COM2 port. 13 Flash ROM. This SIS SIS962L0 MuTIOL Media I/O controller integrates the AC'...
This 3-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to an ATX 12V power supply. This standard 20-pin connector connects to set the CPU external frequency. 3 CPU Sockets. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to a COM2 port. 13 Flash ROM. This SIS SIS962L0 MuTIOL Media I/O controller integrates the AC'...
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... you uninstall any component, place it on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the component. 5. P4SGL-MX ® P4SGL-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-7 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. This socket is detached from the wall socket before...
... you uninstall any component, place it on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the component. 5. P4SGL-MX ® P4SGL-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-7 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. This socket is detached from the wall socket before...
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... Bus Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to send the CPU. 1.9 Switches and Jumpers 1. This allows the selection of the CPU's external frequency (or Bus Clock). P4SGL-MX SW1 ON ON ON ON 123 123 123 123...
... Bus Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to send the CPU. 1.9 Switches and Jumpers 1. This allows the selection of the CPU's external frequency (or Bus Clock). P4SGL-MX SW1 ON ON ON ON 123 123 123 123...
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.... USBPWR34 and USBPWR56 is for the internal USB header that can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 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 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply...
.... USBPWR34 and USBPWR56 is for the internal USB header that can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 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 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply...
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... ground pin. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1, CPU_FAN1) The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may vary depending on the fan connectors! 7. The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 P4SGL-MX ®...
... ground pin. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1, CPU_FAN1) The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may vary depending on the fan connectors! 7. The fan wiring and plug may damage the motherboard components. GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 P4SGL-MX ®...
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...in synchronous or asynchronous mode with the required data. The options that appear in cache. CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information ...) and external frequency. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed This displays the current speed of the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an ...
...in synchronous or asynchronous mode with the required data. The options that appear in cache. CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information ...) and external frequency. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed This displays the current speed of the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an ...
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... field enables or disables each IDE channel. 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. UART2 Use As [COM Port] This field allows you to select the device on which to [Disabled] when using ISA... allowing reads from, but not writes to, the floppy disk drive. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration options: [COM Port] [IR] ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-17 The default setting [R/W] allows both channels to [Disabled].
... field enables or disables each IDE channel. 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. UART2 Use As [COM Port] This field allows you to select the device on which to [Disabled] when using ISA... allowing reads from, but not writes to, the floppy disk drive. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration options: [COM Port] [IR] ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-17 The default setting [R/W] allows both channels to [Disabled].
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...Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Enter Power setup menu for details". ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-23 You may configure your system to power up . VCORE Voltage, +3.3V...options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If any of the monitored items is not connected to enter SETUP". Automatic Power...
...Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Enter Power setup menu for details". ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-23 You may configure your system to power up . VCORE Voltage, +3.3V...options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If any of the monitored items is not connected to enter SETUP". Automatic Power...
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... corner of the first screen to install the display driver for this motherboard. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on the lower right corner of... the BIOS from the ASUS website. SiS 650/651 Display Driver Click this item ...
... corner of the first screen to install the display driver for this motherboard. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on the lower right corner of... the BIOS from the ASUS website. SiS 650/651 Display Driver Click this item ...
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...review useful information about your computer system's vital components, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/ external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. To launch ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to see the status of your PC. 3-6 Chapter... 3: Starting-Up It also has a utility that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to show the screen ...
...review useful information about your computer system's vital components, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/ external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. To launch ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to see the status of your PC. 3-6 Chapter... 3: Starting-Up It also has a utility that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to show the screen ...
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...file usage. 3-8 Chapter 3: Starting-Up History Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value. Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on... the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you record the monitoring...
...file usage. 3-8 Chapter 3: Starting-Up History Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value. Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on... the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you record the monitoring...
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...senses a problem with your PC, portions of devices present in your PC. ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. DMI Explorer Shows information ...pertinent to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. Utility NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 3-9
...senses a problem with your PC, portions of devices present in your PC. ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. DMI Explorer Shows information ...pertinent to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. Utility NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 3-9