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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 USB2...
... 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 USB2...
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... drive. Select your system. Manuel ASUS P4S800-MX 2-7 Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Checking for the Utilities menu screen. 3. See page 3-3 for floppy... Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". When the BIOS update process...
... drive. Select your system. Manuel ASUS P4S800-MX 2-7 Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Checking for the Utilities menu screen. 3. See page 3-3 for floppy... Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". When the BIOS update process...
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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 Placement ...
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 Placement ...
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P4S800-MX specification summary* CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready New power design for next generation ...
P4S800-MX specification summary* CPU Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready New power design for next generation ...
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... viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. 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 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, and ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR... this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to aid 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...
... viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. 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 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, and ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR... this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to aid 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...
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...Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! See page 1-8. Thank you start 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 package with the list below. 1.2... Package contents Check your P4S800-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in the long line of the above items is the SiS661FX/963L...
...Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! See page 1-8. Thank you start 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 package with the list below. 1.2... Package contents Check your P4S800-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in the long line of the above items is the SiS661FX/963L...
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... chipsets, front side bus, memory and graphic interfaces. See page 2-19. This technology dramatically optimizes and improves the entire computer system performance. See page 1-17. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 The SiS963L interconnects with the SiS963L southbridge LAN controller to 3.2GB/s data transfer rate for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. The...
... chipsets, front side bus, memory and graphic interfaces. See page 2-19. This technology dramatically optimizes and improves the entire computer system performance. See page 1-17. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 The SiS963L interconnects with the SiS963L southbridge LAN controller to 3.2GB/s data transfer rate for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. The...
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...ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This speed advantage over the conventional USB 1.1 (12 Mbps) allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. No need to accommodate a USB module for an optional ROM. USB 2.0 connectivity The P4S800-MX... and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to 480 Mbps connection speed. See page...
...ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This speed advantage over the conventional USB 1.1 (12 Mbps) allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. No need to accommodate a USB module for an optional ROM. USB 2.0 connectivity The P4S800-MX... and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to 480 Mbps connection speed. See page...
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... power cable before you install or remove any component, place it on them due to static electricity. 3. Onboard LED The P4S800-MX comes with the component. 5. When lit, the green LED indicates that you uninstall any component, ensure that the ATX power...any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Hold components by power LED. P4S800-MX P4S800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 Before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist ...
... power cable before you install or remove any component, place it on them due to static electricity. 3. Onboard LED The P4S800-MX comes with the component. 5. When lit, the green LED indicates that you uninstall any component, ensure that the ATX power...any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Hold components by power LED. P4S800-MX P4S800-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-5 Before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist ...
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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 USB2 ...
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 USB2 ...
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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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...1. It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 3. Gold Arrow P4S800-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may... the pins and severely damage the CPU! Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to ensure system stability and performance. 2. 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.
...1. It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. 3. Gold Arrow P4S800-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may... the pins and severely damage the CPU! Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to ensure system stability and performance. 2. 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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... damaging the CPU! 5. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Gold Mark ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that came with the heatsink package. 7. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until...
... damaging the CPU! 5. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Gold Mark ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that came with the heatsink package. 7. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until...
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When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to both the motherboard and the components. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may install 64MB, ... with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause severe damage to install the memory modules first. 80 Pins P4S800-MX 104 Pins DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets...
When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to both the motherboard and the components. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may install 64MB, ... with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause severe damage to install the memory modules first. 80 Pins P4S800-MX 104 Pins DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets...
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... SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC DS N2DS25680BT-5T * Side/s: DS - DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 Single-sided 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to install a DIMM...
... SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC DS N2DS25680BT-5T * Side/s: DS - DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 Single-sided 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to install a DIMM...
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... -- -- -- -- used shared -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
... -- -- -- -- used shared -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
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When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P4S800-MX Accelerated Graphics 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. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. 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. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI...
When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P4S800-MX Accelerated Graphics 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. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. 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. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI...