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... stability and performance. • It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Notes on Intel® 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...
... stability and performance. • It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Notes on Intel® 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...
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... that provide 6-channel surround sound and 3D audio. 11. PS/2 keyboard port. Parallel port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. S/PDIF port. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-17 This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port ...Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-Speaker Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Windows® 98SE only supports 2-channel speaker configuration. 7. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal...
... that provide 6-channel surround sound and 3D audio. 11. PS/2 keyboard port. Parallel port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. S/PDIF port. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-17 This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port ...Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-Speaker Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Windows® 98SE only supports 2-channel speaker configuration. 7. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal...
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... the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. From your Windows desktop, click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. b. Double-click on Start, ... Chapter 2: BIOS information A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. button. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk in...
... the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. From your Windows desktop, click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. b. Double-click on Start, ... Chapter 2: BIOS information A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. button. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk in...
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... to run AFLASH. 4. The BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. AFLASH does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows®, and does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX...
... to run AFLASH. 4. The BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. AFLASH does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows®, and does not work with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX...
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...that allows you to the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-7 Checking for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with... failure! 4. To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ...
...that allows you to the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-7 Checking for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with... failure! 4. To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ...
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3. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Next. 5. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Click Next. 4. If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file.
3. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Next. 5. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Click Next. 4. If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file.
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... first field or Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup General help window, it indicates that there is a legend bar. Scroll bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of the Setup screen is more information to be... displayed that will not fit in the window. To exit the help document. You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or...
... first field or Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup General help window, it indicates that there is a legend bar. Scroll bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of the Setup screen is more information to be... displayed that will not fit in the window. To exit the help document. You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or...
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...Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the time that you can display a sub-menu from field to the field and press . This window displays the help text for a field parameter. Sub-menu Note that a right pointer... menus and sub-menus. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-11 Take some time to the date that you specify (usually the current time). To display a sub-menu, move...
...Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the time that you can display a sub-menu from field to the field and press . This window displays the help text for a field parameter. Sub-menu Note that a right pointer... menus and sub-menus. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-11 Take some time to the date that you specify (usually the current time). To display a sub-menu, move...
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.... Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] IDE Bus Master Support [Enabled] This item controls the IDE Bus Master support for non-Windows® operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-19 This feature improves the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB...
.... Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] IDE Bus Master Support [Enabled] This item controls the IDE Bus Master support for non-Windows® operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-19 This feature improves the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB...
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... to load the default values for a confirmation before exiting. After you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on the Setup menus....& Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit from the menu bar to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option ...
... to load the default values for a confirmation before exiting. After you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on the Setup menus....& Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit from the menu bar to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option ...
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...to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to your computer. The CD automatically displays the Installation Items window if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents...the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented...
...to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to your computer. The CD automatically displays the Installation Items window if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents...the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented...
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SiS AGP Driver Click this item to display other installation items. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 3-3 SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the AD1980 audio driver and the SoundMAX application. SiS PCI LAN Driver Click this item to...650/651 Display Driver Click this motherboard supports. 3.2.2 Installation items The Installation Items window displays the available device drivers and applications that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS PC Probe VX.XX.XX This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU ...
SiS AGP Driver Click this item to display other installation items. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 3-3 SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the AD1980 audio driver and the SoundMAX application. SiS PCI LAN Driver Click this item to...650/651 Display Driver Click this motherboard supports. 3.2.2 Installation items The Installation Items window displays the available device drivers and applications that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS PC Probe VX.XX.XX This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU ...
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...item to display the support CD contents. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. Exit Click this item to close the installation window. Screen display and utilities option may not be the same for the P4SP-MX SE motherboard. Show Motherboard Information Click this item ...to the previous window. Click the button anytime to...
...item to display the support CD contents. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. Exit Click this item to close the installation window. Screen display and utilities option may not be the same for the P4SP-MX SE motherboard. Show Motherboard Information Click this item ...to the previous window. Click the button anytime to...