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... v Safety information vi P4SP-MX SE specification summary vii About this guide viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 DIMM sockets location 1-10 Memory configurations 1-10...
... v Safety information vi P4SP-MX SE specification summary vii About this guide viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 DIMM sockets location 1-10 Memory configurations 1-10...
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TCAV PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash * Specifications are subject to 2GB memory Supports PC2700/2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs. 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 3 x PCI Integrated 3D graphics controller in SiS 651 chip 2 x ... 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 Intel® Pentium...
TCAV PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash * Specifications are subject to 2GB memory Supports PC2700/2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs. 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 3 x PCI Integrated 3D graphics controller in SiS 651 chip 2 x ... 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 Intel® Pentium...
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See page 1-17. USB 2.0 connectivity The motherboard rear panel is a high performance Host Memory Controller for two (2) additional USB ports. This speed advantage over the conventional USB 1.1 (12 Mbps) allows faster Internet... I/O and peripheral support is a subsystem that integrates various I /O. The integrated controller works with maximum 64MB shared display memory. The USB ports and header comply with USB 1.1. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-3 The SiS962L provides the necessary interfaces for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. See page ...
See page 1-17. USB 2.0 connectivity The motherboard rear panel is a high performance Host Memory Controller for two (2) additional USB ports. This speed advantage over the conventional USB 1.1 (12 Mbps) allows faster Internet... I/O and peripheral support is a subsystem that integrates various I /O. The integrated controller works with maximum 64MB shared display memory. The USB ports and header comply with USB 1.1. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-3 The SiS962L provides the necessary interfaces for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. See page ...
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... Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 ATX12V1 SiS651 HOST/ Memory Controller Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CD1 AUX1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AD1888 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI Slot 1 ® PCI Slot 2 P4SP-MX SE PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56...
... Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 ATX12V1 SiS651 HOST/ Memory Controller Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CD1 AUX1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AD1888 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI Slot 1 ® PCI Slot 2 P4SP-MX SE PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56...
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...and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • When installing long AGP cards, it is ... power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 104 Pins ® P4SP-MX SE P4SP-MX SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 80 Pins • Make sure to install the...
...and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • When installing long AGP cards, it is ... power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 104 Pins ® P4SP-MX SE P4SP-MX SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 80 Pins • Make sure to install the...
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... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. 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...
... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. 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...
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... disk. 2. Copying the original motherboard BIOS To copy the original motherboard BIOS file: 1. 2.1.3 Using the AFLASH utility AFLASH is a Flash Memory Writer utility that allows you created. The BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. Save Current BIOS to ... 2: BIOS information In DOS prompt, type AFLASH, then press to File, then press . It is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 5. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that you boot from the floppy disk.
... disk. 2. Copying the original motherboard BIOS To copy the original motherboard BIOS file: 1. 2.1.3 Using the AFLASH utility AFLASH is a Flash Memory Writer utility that allows you created. The BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. Save Current BIOS to ... 2: BIOS information In DOS prompt, type AFLASH, then press to File, then press . It is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 5. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that you boot from the floppy disk.
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If the Flash Memory Writer utility is detected, the following message appears. On motherboards with onboard VGA, such as the P4SP-MX SE, you will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even if you reboot the computer. • Prepare the floppy disk that you ....BIN) before rebooting the computer. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS Technical Support for assistance. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. • If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to...
If the Flash Memory Writer utility is detected, the following message appears. On motherboards with onboard VGA, such as the P4SP-MX SE, you will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even if you reboot the computer. • Prepare the floppy disk that you ....BIN) before rebooting the computer. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS Technical Support for assistance. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. • If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to...
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... to the configuration fields. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of errors that will cause the system to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Supervisor Password..., anyone can clear it by the system during system startup. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Refer to specify passwords in the Main menu. Press . The ...
... to the configuration fields. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of errors that will cause the system to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Supervisor Password..., anyone can clear it by the system during system startup. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Refer to specify passwords in the Main menu. Press . The ...
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... USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Otherwise, leave to turn on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-17 When set to the system frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard...This field allows you set this option to the PS/2 mouse. The options that appear in cache. Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is disabled whether or not you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data....
... USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Otherwise, leave to turn on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-17 When set to the system frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard...This field allows you set this option to the PS/2 mouse. The options that appear in cache. Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is disabled whether or not you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data....
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... SDRAM Active Time (XT) This item controls the number of DDR 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 default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2...2.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you set the optimal timings for DDR SDRAM parameters. The EEPROM on the memory modules you are user-configurable only when you to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] [4T] SDRAM RAS Precharge Time...
... SDRAM Active Time (XT) This item controls the number of DDR 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 default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2...2.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you set the optimal timings for DDR SDRAM parameters. The EEPROM on the memory modules you are user-configurable only when you to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] [4T] SDRAM RAS Precharge Time...
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... graphic data. Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for non-Windows® operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-19 Configuration options: [32M] [64M] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for processor video...
... graphic data. Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for non-Windows® operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-19 Configuration options: [32M] [64M] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for processor video...