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Contents Notices 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 ...
Contents Notices 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 ...
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...your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • ...Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables...
...your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • ...Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables...
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Product introduction It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
Product introduction It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
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...buying the ASUS® P4SP-MX SE motherboard! 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 following items. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard Micro-ATX...efficient and reliable computing performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of ...
...buying the ASUS® P4SP-MX SE motherboard! 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 following items. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard Micro-ATX...efficient and reliable computing performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of ...
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...The Southbridge is a subsystem that fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. See page 1-17. See pages 1-17 and 1-20. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-3 The integrated controller works with the onboard Realtek LAN PHY to connect USB 2.0 devices. SoundMAX Digital Audio System ...can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with maximum 64MB shared display memory. USB 2.0 connectivity The motherboard rear panel is equipped with the Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 and ACPI 1.0b specification. The USB ports and header comply with USB...
...The Southbridge is a subsystem that fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. See page 1-17. See pages 1-17 and 1-20. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-3 The integrated controller works with the onboard Realtek LAN PHY to connect USB 2.0 devices. SoundMAX Digital Audio System ...can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with maximum 64MB shared display memory. USB 2.0 connectivity The motherboard rear panel is equipped with the Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 and ACPI 1.0b specification. The USB ports and header comply with USB...
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... by a virus. No need to pay for an optional ROM. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the...
... by a virus. No need to pay for an optional ROM. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the...
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..., the green LED indicates that came with a stand-by the edges 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling...
..., the green LED indicates that came with a stand-by the edges 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling...
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...64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 24.4cm (9.6in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 SPDIF1 CPU_FAN1 ATX Power Connector PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB20_12 Bottom:...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 Super I/O CLRTC1 2Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 COM1 PANEL1 USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 12 23 +5V...
...64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 24.4cm (9.6in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 SPDIF1 CPU_FAN1 ATX Power Connector PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB20_12 Bottom:...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 Super I/O CLRTC1 2Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 COM1 PANEL1 USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 12 23 +5V...
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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. 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
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...3. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the socket lever is locked. 6. Gold Mark ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-9 Socket Lever Make sure that it up to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit... in place. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ...
...3. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the socket lever is locked. 6. Gold Mark ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-9 Socket Lever Make sure that it up to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit... in place. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ...
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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 memory modules first. Failure to do so may install... 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 recommended to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other...
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 memory modules first. Failure to do so may install... 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 recommended to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other...
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... out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to install a DIMM. 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-11 DDR DIMM notch A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips.... 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components.
... out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to install a DIMM. 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-11 DDR DIMM notch A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips.... 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components.
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...to install an expansion card. 1. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any... Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that ...
...to install an expansion card. 1. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any... Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that ...
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...) 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard ABCDE PCI slot 1 - F - - - - - ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-13 Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - shared -
...) 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard ABCDE PCI slot 1 - F - - - - - ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-13 Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - shared -
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... not support 3.3V AGP cards. Note the notches on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® P4SP-MX SE P4SP-MX SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction When you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the card ...
... not support 3.3V AGP cards. Note the notches on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® P4SP-MX SE P4SP-MX SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction When you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the card ...
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... the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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
... the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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
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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 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, scanner, or ... Out Rear Speaker Out 6-Speaker Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Windows® 98SE only supports 2-channel speaker configuration. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-17 Microphone port. VGA port. PS/2 keyboard port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports 3 and ...
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 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, scanner, or ... Out Rear Speaker Out 6-Speaker Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Windows® 98SE only supports 2-channel speaker configuration. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-17 Microphone port. VGA port. PS/2 keyboard port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports 3 and ...
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...PRI_IDE1 ® P4SP-MX SE P4SP-MX SE IDE connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 2. P4SP-MX SE Floppy disk drive connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the ...5 plug). Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. FLOPPY1 ® P4SP-MX SE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. Connect the cable's blue connector to the ...
...PRI_IDE1 ® P4SP-MX SE P4SP-MX SE IDE connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 2. P4SP-MX SE Floppy disk drive connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the ...5 plug). Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. FLOPPY1 ® P4SP-MX SE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. Connect the cable's blue connector to the ...