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P4S800-MX: les spécifications BIOS Standards Gestion Format Contenu du CD de support 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, et ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, Wake on USB KB/Mouse Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Pilotes ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-virus Utility Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 viii
P4S800-MX: les spécifications BIOS Standards Gestion Format Contenu du CD de support 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, et ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, Wake on USB KB/Mouse Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Pilotes ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-virus Utility Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 viii
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... la carte mère PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 2Mb ISA KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4S800-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 FLOPPY1 24.5cm (9.6in) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB1...
... la carte mère PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 2Mb ISA KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4S800-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 FLOPPY1 24.5cm (9.6in) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB1...
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... Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found! Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Manuel ASUS P4S800-MX 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot ... BIOS in Windows® environment. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". Checking for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Start flashing... ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-3 for floppy... Launch...
... Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found! Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Manuel ASUS P4S800-MX 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot ... BIOS in Windows® environment. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". Checking for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Start flashing... ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-3 for floppy... Launch...
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Contents Notices v Safety information vi P4S800-MX 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 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 Onboard LED 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 ...
Contents Notices v Safety information vi P4S800-MX 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 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 Onboard LED 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 ...
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vii P4S800-MX specification summary* CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready New power design for next ...
vii P4S800-MX specification summary* CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready New power design for next ...
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...of the following symbols used in completing a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. viii P4S800-MX specification summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM... PME, Wake on USB KB/Mouse Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 About this guide Conventions used throughout this ...
...of the following symbols used in completing a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. viii P4S800-MX specification summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM... PME, Wake on USB KB/Mouse Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 About this guide Conventions used throughout this ...
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...installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 0.13 micron process. The ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your P4S800-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24....5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4S800-MX series support CD 80-conductor UltraATA IDE cable Ribbon cable for the...
...installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 0.13 micron process. The ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your P4S800-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24....5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4S800-MX series support CD 80-conductor UltraATA IDE cable Ribbon cable for the...
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... optimizes and improves the entire computer system performance. See page 1-10. Providing I /O functions including dual-channel ATA133 bus master IDE, USB 2.0/1.1, Ethernet, and audio controllers. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 The Real256E integrated graphics achieves a maximum resolution of 2048x1526 at up to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. See page...
... optimizes and improves the entire computer system performance. See page 1-10. Providing I /O functions including dual-channel ATA133 bus master IDE, USB 2.0/1.1, Ethernet, and audio controllers. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 The Real256E integrated graphics achieves a maximum resolution of 2048x1526 at up to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. See page...
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...12 Mbps) allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. See pages 1-17 and 1-20. 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 ...products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy diskette even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus. See page 2-6. USB 2.0 connectivity The P4S800-MX...
...12 Mbps) allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. See pages 1-17 and 1-20. 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 ...products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy diskette even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus. See page 2-6. USB 2.0 connectivity The P4S800-MX...
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..., ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. P4S800-MX P4S800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal... switched off mode, a reminder that came with a stand-by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The P4S800-MX comes with the component. 5. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Unplug the power cord from the power supply....
..., ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. P4S800-MX P4S800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal... switched off mode, a reminder that came with a stand-by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The P4S800-MX comes with the component. 5. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Unplug the power cord from the power supply....
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...- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 2Mb ISA KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4S800-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 FLOPPY1 24.5cm (9.6in) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB1...
...- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 Super I/O 2Mb ISA KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P4S800-MX DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 FLOPPY1 24.5cm (9.6in) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB1...
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Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
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Make sure to compile the code. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Gold Arrow P4S800-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product ... Pin 1 that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 4. P4S800-MX 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on one corner.
Make sure to compile the code. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. Gold Arrow P4S800-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product ... Pin 1 that you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 4. P4S800-MX 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on one corner.
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... the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. The CPU fits only in completely. 90 - 100 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. Gold Mark ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. Locate...
... the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. The CPU fits only in completely. 90 - 100 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. Gold Mark ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. Locate...
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... following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Failure to do so may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. P4S800-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to both the motherboard and the components... or removing DIMMs or other system components. When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to the Qualified DDR400 vendors list next page. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Failure to do so may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. P4S800-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to both the motherboard and the components... or removing DIMMs or other system components. When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to the Qualified DDR400 vendors list next page. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... install a DIMM. 1. Table 1 Qualified DDR400 vendors list This table lists the memory modules that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-11
... install a DIMM. 1. Table 1 Qualified DDR400 vendors list This table lists the memory modules that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-11
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... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. used shared -- -- -- shared used used used shared -- -- -- ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 GH used -- -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards...
... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. used shared -- -- -- shared used used used shared -- -- -- ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 GH used -- -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards...
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... Port (AGP) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. P4S800-MX Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. This motherboard does...
... Port (AGP) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. P4S800-MX Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. This motherboard does...