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...S/PDIF out port 1 x Video port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports USB 2.0 connector for two additional USB ports CPU and chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector Serial (COM1) connector Panel connector 2Mb Flash ROM, DMI 2.0, Award BIOS. P4SP-MX SE specification summary* CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Socket 478 for...
...S/PDIF out port 1 x Video port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports USB 2.0 connector for two additional USB ports CPU and chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector Serial (COM1) connector Panel connector 2Mb Flash ROM, DMI 2.0, Award BIOS. P4SP-MX SE specification summary* CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Socket 478 for...
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The ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your P4SP-MX SE package for buying the ASUS® P4SP-MX SE motherboard! See page 1-8. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4SP-MX SE series support CD 9-pin COM cable 80-conductor UltraDMA cable Ribbon cable for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and 512/256KB...
The ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your P4SP-MX SE package for buying the ASUS® P4SP-MX SE motherboard! See page 1-8. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4SP-MX SE series support CD 9-pin COM cable 80-conductor UltraDMA cable Ribbon cable for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and 512/256KB...
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... display memory. Providing I/O and peripheral support is the SiS962L MuTIOL® Media I /O functions including dual-channel DMA133 bus master IDE, USB 2.0/1.1, Ethernet, and audio controllers. The SiS962L provides the necessary interfaces for two (2) additional USB ports. The integrated controller works with the Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 and ACPI 1.0b specification. A USB header is also available at speeds of up to connect USB 2.0 devices. The SiS651 interconnects with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectivity...
... display memory. Providing I/O and peripheral support is the SiS962L MuTIOL® Media I /O functions including dual-channel DMA133 bus master IDE, USB 2.0/1.1, Ethernet, and audio controllers. The SiS962L provides the necessary interfaces for two (2) additional USB ports. The integrated controller works with the Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 and ACPI 1.0b specification. A USB header is also available at speeds of up to connect USB 2.0 devices. The SiS651 interconnects with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectivity...
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...; Hyper-Threading Technology • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. ® P4SP-MX SE Gold Arrow P4SP-MX SE CPU Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. •...
...; Hyper-Threading Technology • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. ® P4SP-MX SE Gold Arrow P4SP-MX SE CPU Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. •...
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... seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to install an expansion card. 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to do so may need to...
... seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to install an expansion card. 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to do so may need to...
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PCI slot 2 - - F - - - - - ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-13 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. used - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - - - - Onboard LAN - - - shared - GH used Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard VGA shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard audio - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - - ...
PCI slot 2 - - F - - - - - ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-13 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. used - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - - - - Onboard LAN - - - shared - GH used Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard VGA shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard audio - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - - ...
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... on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4SP-MX SE CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4SP-MX SE Clear RTC RAM setting ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-15 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
... on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4SP-MX SE CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4SP-MX SE Clear RTC RAM setting ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-15 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
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... Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Windows® 98SE only supports 2-channel speaker configuration. 7. Line Out port. This port connects a VGA compatible monitor. 10. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port connects S/PDIF devices that provide 6-channel surround sound and 3D audio. 11. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-17 This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other devices. 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports...
... Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Windows® 98SE only supports 2-channel speaker configuration. 7. Line Out port. This port connects a VGA compatible monitor. 10. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port connects S/PDIF devices that provide 6-channel surround sound and 3D audio. 11. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-17 This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other devices. 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports...
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Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! In DOS prompt, type AFLASH, then press to start the update. 7. Type the filename of update failures. When prompted, press Y to run AFLASH. 4. The utility starts updating the BIOS. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Update BIOS including Boot Block and ESCD, then press . To update the BIOS: 1. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of your problems. Careless updating may result to the bootable floppy disk you are...
Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! In DOS prompt, type AFLASH, then press to start the update. 7. Type the filename of update failures. When prompted, press Y to run AFLASH. 4. The utility starts updating the BIOS. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Update BIOS including Boot Block and ESCD, then press . To update the BIOS: 1. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of your problems. Careless updating may result to the bootable floppy disk you are...
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... screen. 3. Completed. Start flashing... To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file...
... screen. 3. Completed. Start flashing... To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file...
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... as easy to configure and enable Power Management features. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to change the configuration of the Flash ROM. Use this program. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-9 If you with its test routines. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your system, or prompted to locate and load the Operating System. Use this last option only if the...
... as easy to configure and enable Power Management features. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to change the configuration of the Flash ROM. Use this program. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-9 If you with its test routines. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your system, or prompted to locate and load the Operating System. Use this last option only if the...
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... that you configured. Other options for the Type field are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - Translation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this sub-menu, press the key to return to the Main menu. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is used without regard for the hard disk drive that you entered. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
... that you configured. Other options for the Type field are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - Translation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this sub-menu, press the key to return to the Main menu. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is used without regard for the hard disk drive that you entered. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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... field, set it manually. Configuration options: [Off] [On] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-15 Note that the drive supports. To make changes to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that came with the hard drive to determine the optimum value and set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Modes 0 through 4 provide successive increase in the SMART monitoring feature may also manually configure this field, set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIO Mode...
... field, set it manually. Configuration options: [Off] [On] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-15 Note that the drive supports. To make changes to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that came with the hard drive to determine the optimum value and set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Modes 0 through 4 provide successive increase in the SMART monitoring feature may also manually configure this field, set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIO Mode...
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... [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to the CPU Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-17 When set this option to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with the required data. When you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is disabled...
... [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to the CPU Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-17 When set this option to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with the required data. When you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is disabled...
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... non-Windows® operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-19 Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] AGP Fast Write Capability [Enabled] This field enables or disables the AGP 4x Fast Write Capability feature. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] IDE Bus Master Support [Enabled] This item controls the IDE Bus Master support for processor video memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard VGA Shared Memory Size [32M] This field allows you to set...
... non-Windows® operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-19 Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] AGP Fast Write Capability [Enabled] This field enables or disables the AGP 4x Fast Write Capability feature. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] IDE Bus Master Support [Enabled] This item controls the IDE Bus Master support for processor video memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard VGA Shared Memory Size [32M] This field allows you to set...
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...] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Some non-standard VGA cards, like graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly. The default setting for each PCI slot. Setting this field to select the primary graphics card. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card] [Onboard VGA] Onboard VGA [Enabled] This field allows you to determine IRQ assignments. Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you are using standard VGA...
...] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Some non-standard VGA cards, like graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly. The default setting for each PCI slot. Setting this field to select the primary graphics card. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card] [Onboard VGA] Onboard VGA [Enabled] This field allows you to determine IRQ assignments. Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you are using standard VGA...
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Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard LAN [Enabled] This field allows you to disable the onboard AC97 audio controller or set to the default [Auto] for optimum performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] This field allows you enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This field allows you enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM feature.
Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard LAN [Enabled] This field allows you to disable the onboard AC97 audio controller or set to the default [Auto] for optimum performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] This field allows you enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This field allows you enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM feature.
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... 16 IRQs. When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by skipping retesting a second, third, and fourth time. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Interrupt Mode [APIC] The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows you to use in the boot sequence. Configuration options: [APIC] [PIC] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-27 ATAPI CD-ROM This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use the 16 IRQs only.
... 16 IRQs. When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by skipping retesting a second, third, and fourth time. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Interrupt Mode [APIC] The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows you to use in the boot sequence. Configuration options: [APIC] [PIC] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-27 ATAPI CD-ROM This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use the 16 IRQs only.
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Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Click an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is enabled in your computer. The CD automatically displays the Installation Items window if Autorun is...
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Click an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is enabled in your computer. The CD automatically displays the Installation Items window if Autorun is...
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...® V.50. SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the AD1980 audio driver and the SoundMAX application. Install the necessary drivers to load the installation wizard and install the SiS PCI Lan driver for the onboard VGA. SiS Mini IDE Driver Click this item to install the SiS Mini IDE driver. SiS 650/651 Display Driver Click this item to install the 650/651 driver for ASUS Update installation and use. SiS AGP Driver Click this item to display other installation items. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 3-3
...® V.50. SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the AD1980 audio driver and the SoundMAX application. Install the necessary drivers to load the installation wizard and install the SiS PCI Lan driver for the onboard VGA. SiS Mini IDE Driver Click this item to install the SiS Mini IDE driver. SiS 650/651 Display Driver Click this item to install the 650/651 driver for ASUS Update installation and use. SiS AGP Driver Click this item to display other installation items. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 3-3
