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Contents Notices v Safety information vi P4SP-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 1.3.1 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 ...
Contents Notices v Safety information vi P4SP-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 1.3.1 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 ...
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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 ...12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector Serial (COM1) connector Panel connector 2Mb Flash ROM, DMI 2.0, Award BIOS. P4SP-MX 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 ...
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 ...12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector Serial (COM1) connector Panel connector 2Mb Flash ROM, DMI 2.0, Award BIOS. P4SP-MX 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 ...
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... to the components when trying to complete a task. viii P4SP-MX specification summary Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0 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...
... to the components when trying to complete a task. viii P4SP-MX specification summary Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0 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...
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... SiS MuTIOL® technology. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 Integrated 2D/3D graphic engine Embedded in the Northbridge is a high performance Host Memory Controller for the LPC, AC'97 audio/modem devices, and complies with USB 2.0 specification that fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX... networking. See page 1-17. The USB ports and header comply with the Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 and ACPI 1.0b specification.
... SiS MuTIOL® technology. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 Integrated 2D/3D graphic engine Embedded in the Northbridge is a high performance Host Memory Controller for the LPC, AC'97 audio/modem devices, and complies with USB 2.0 specification that fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX... networking. See page 1-17. The USB ports and header comply with the Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 and ACPI 1.0b specification.
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...® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!
...® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Socket 478 Gold Arrow Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!
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Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. This ... support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V specification. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard.
Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. This ... support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V specification. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard.
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... move between the month, day, and year fields. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the field and press . A submenu contains additional options for the currently highlighted field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the Setup program... for a field parameter. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that a right pointer symbol (as you specify (usually the current time). ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-11
... move between the month, day, and year fields. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the field and press . A submenu contains additional options for the currently highlighted field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the Setup program... for a field parameter. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that a right pointer symbol (as you specify (usually the current time). ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-11
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... Up On PCI Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to disable the CPU temperature auto-detect function. Select [Ignore] to turn on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] This...
... Up On PCI Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to disable the CPU temperature auto-detect function. Select [Ignore] to turn on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] This...
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...P4SP-MX motherboard. Readme This item displays the support CD contents and a brief description of each in text format. Click the button anytime to return to display the support CD contents. Browse Support CD Click this item to display the general specifications for other operating system version. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS... Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver.
...P4SP-MX motherboard. Readme This item displays the support CD contents and a brief description of each in text format. Click the button anytime to return to display the support CD contents. Browse Support CD Click this item to display the general specifications for other operating system version. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS... Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver.
