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... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 0.13 micron process. See page 1-8. The P4SP-MX SE also supports the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU and the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. ... your P4SP-MX SE package for the following items. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 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 buying the ASUS® P4SP-MX SE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality ...
... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 0.13 micron process. See page 1-8. The P4SP-MX SE also supports the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU and the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. ... your P4SP-MX SE package for the following items. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 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 buying the ASUS® P4SP-MX SE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality ...
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.... See page 1-17. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller The SiS651 Northbridge provides an integrated Fast Ethernet solution that fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-3
.... See page 1-17. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller The SiS651 Northbridge provides an integrated Fast Ethernet solution that fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-3
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... to avoid touching the ICs on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P4SP-MX SE P4SP-MX SE Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-5
... to avoid touching the ICs on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P4SP-MX SE P4SP-MX SE Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-5
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Doing so may damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Doing so may damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with the heatsink package. 7. Gold Mark ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-9 The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the socket lever is locked. 6. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on...
... up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with the heatsink package. 7. Gold Mark ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-9 The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the socket lever is locked. 6. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on...
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... a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-11 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Follow...
... a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-11 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Follow...
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... LAN - - - shared - F - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-13 shared - - AGP slot shared - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - - Onboard audio - - used - - - used - - - - - used -- -- -- shared - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System...
... LAN - - - shared - F - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-13 shared - - AGP slot shared - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - - Onboard audio - - used - - - used - - - - - used -- -- -- shared - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System...
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.... Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 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 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard...
.... Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 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 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard...
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..., the function of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you select the 4/6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-17 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. RJ...
..., the function of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you select the 4/6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-17 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. RJ...
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...audio cable. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is inadequate. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L ® P4SP-MX SE FP_AUDIO1 P4SP-MX SE Front panel audio connector ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-19 In addition to fit these connectors in only one ...COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC ® P4SP-MX SE ATX12V1 +12V DC P4SP-MX SE ATX power connectors COM +12V DC COM 4. Be default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are...
...audio cable. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is inadequate. AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L ® P4SP-MX SE FP_AUDIO1 P4SP-MX SE Front panel audio connector ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-19 In addition to fit these connectors in only one ...COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC ® P4SP-MX SE ATX12V1 +12V DC P4SP-MX SE ATX power connectors COM +12V DC COM 4. Be default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are...
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... from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P4SP-MX SE CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4SP-MX SE Internal audio connectors 8. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game...+5V ® P4SP-MX SE P4SP-MX SE Game connector GAME1 The GAME module is purchased separately. 7. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX1, CD1) These connectors allow you to the yellow header onboard. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide...
... from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P4SP-MX SE CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4SP-MX SE Internal audio connectors 8. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game...+5V ® P4SP-MX SE P4SP-MX SE Game connector GAME1 The GAME module is purchased separately. 7. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX1, CD1) These connectors allow you to the yellow header onboard. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide...
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... switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. • Hard Disk Activity Lead (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to light up. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-23 The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to the...
... switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. • Hard Disk Activity Lead (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to light up. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-23 The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to the...
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...+ during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. Flashed successfully. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... • If there is found ! Checking for your motherboard.... Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... 2.1.2 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk. 2. The EZ Flash...
...+ during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. Flashed successfully. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... • If there is found ! Checking for your motherboard.... Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... 2.1.2 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk. 2. The EZ Flash...
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... done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. When updating is automatically updated only when necessary. Type the filename of update failures. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Reboot the computer from the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and save the file to more problems with the motherboard and you are sure that the new BIOS revision...
... done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. When updating is automatically updated only when necessary. Type the filename of update failures. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Reboot the computer from the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and save the file to more problems with the motherboard and you are sure that the new BIOS revision...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so may cause ... 2.1.5 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard ...
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so may cause ... 2.1.5 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard ...
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... to make it as possible. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-9 Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to exit the Setup program. If you see on your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu...
... to make it as possible. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-9 Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to exit the Setup program. If you see on your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu...
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... Note that a right pointer symbol (as you would within a sub-menu as shown on the left of each menu. The format is hour, minute, second. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-11 Use the key to return to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Valid values for a field parameter...
... Note that a right pointer symbol (as you would within a sub-menu as shown on the left of each menu. The format is hour, minute, second. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-11 Use the key to return to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Valid values for a field parameter...
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... Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. If automatic detection is too old or too new. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-13 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration...
... Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. If automatic detection is too old or too new. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-13 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum] SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you set it manually. Configuration options: [Off] [On] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-15 Refer to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that the drive supports. To make changes to...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum] SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you set it manually. Configuration options: [Off] [On] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-15 Refer to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that the drive supports. To make changes to...
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... DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to the default setting [Disabled...
... DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to the default setting [Disabled...