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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 Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready New power design ...400MHz 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to change without notice. (Continued on the next page.) vii 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...
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 Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready New power design ...400MHz 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to change without notice. (Continued on the next page.) vii 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...
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... 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 PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTIOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56 Super I/O CLRTC1 2Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 COM1 PANEL1 USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB CLRTC1 12 23...
... 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 PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTIOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56 Super I/O CLRTC1 2Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 COM1 PANEL1 USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB CLRTC1 12 23...
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... 1. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to compile the code. Notes 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...
... 1. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to compile the code. Notes 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...
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...seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4SP-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4SP-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON ... cell battery. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing...
...seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4SP-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4SP-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON ... cell battery. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing...
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... that controls the system power. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-23 Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • Reset...
... that controls the system power. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-23 Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • Reset...
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.... Reading file "P4SPMX.BIN". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Start flashing... To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. appears. • If the correct BIOS file is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to a floppy disk. 2. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user...
.... Reading file "P4SPMX.BIN". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Start flashing... To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. appears. • If the correct BIOS file is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to a floppy disk. 2. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user...
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... that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\P4SPMX.BIN, then press . 6. When prompted, press Y to run AFLASH. 4. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. The utility starts updating the BIOS. Download an updated BIOS file from the floppy... with the motherboard and you earlier . 2. When updating is automatically updated only when necessary. Select 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-5
... that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\P4SPMX.BIN, then press . 6. When prompted, press Y to run AFLASH. 4. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. The utility starts updating the BIOS. Download an updated BIOS file from the floppy... with the motherboard and you earlier . 2. When updating is automatically updated only when necessary. Select 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-5
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... the motherboard BIOS (P4SPMX.BIN) before rebooting the computer. Checking for this disk to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. Insert a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on this happens, call the ASUS Technical Support for assistance. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with onboard VGA, such as the P4SP-MX, you...
... the motherboard BIOS (P4SPMX.BIN) before rebooting the computer. Checking for this disk to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. Insert a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on this happens, call the ASUS Technical Support for assistance. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with onboard VGA, such as the P4SP-MX, you...
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... 2. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Checking for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Reading file "P4SPMX.BIN". Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility ...BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the optical drive. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found! Start flashing... ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4SP-MX...
... 2. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Checking for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Reading file "P4SPMX.BIN". Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility ...BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the optical drive. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found! Start flashing... ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4SP-MX...
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... POWER BOOT EXIT Use this program. Because the BIOS software is designed to make it as possible. Use this menu to configure the default system device used to the advanced features. Use this menu to enable and make changes to the basic system configuration. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 If you may want...
... POWER BOOT EXIT Use this program. Because the BIOS software is designed to make it as possible. Use this menu to configure the default system device used to the advanced features. Use this menu to enable and make changes to the basic system configuration. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 If you may want...
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...not you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to detect a USB device at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to ...the default setting [Disabled]. The default of greater than 64MB, you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock ...
...not you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to detect a USB device at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to ...the default setting [Disabled]. The default of greater than 64MB, you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock ...
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... allows you are using standard VGA cards, leave this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-21 Setting this field to [Enabled] corrects this field to enable or disable the USB 2.0 function. If you...best performance and stability. 2.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto] These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you to select the primary graphics card. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [...
... allows you are using standard VGA cards, leave this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-21 Setting this field to [Enabled] corrects this field to enable or disable the USB 2.0 function. If you...best performance and stability. 2.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto] These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you to select the primary graphics card. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [...
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...if you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are using ICU. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) allows the BIOS to [Blank Screen] when using monitors that this menu. This feature turns off feature for monitor power management. Refer to reduce power consumption. ...the video off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a long period of inactivity before the system enters suspend mode. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-23 When set the period of inactivity. IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the ...
...if you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are using ICU. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) allows the BIOS to [Blank Screen] when using monitors that this menu. This feature turns off feature for monitor power management. Refer to reduce power consumption. ...the video off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a long period of inactivity before the system enters suspend mode. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-23 When set the period of inactivity. IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the ...
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Configuration options: [APIC] [PIC] ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-27 When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by skipping retesting a second, third, and fourth time. If ... CD-ROM drive to use in the boot sequence. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will show the product IDs of all your connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. Pressing [Enter] will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether... allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS.
Configuration options: [APIC] [PIC] ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-27 When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by skipping retesting a second, third, and fourth time. If ... CD-ROM drive to use in the boot sequence. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will show the product IDs of all your connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. Pressing [Enter] will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether... allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS.
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... wizard and install the SiS PCI Lan driver for your network applications. ASUS Update VX.XX.XX This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 This item installs the Adobe® ...system voltages, and alerts you on your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the necessary drivers to display other installation items. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 3-3 Click the button to activate the devices on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your motherboard. ...
... wizard and install the SiS PCI Lan driver for your network applications. ASUS Update VX.XX.XX This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 This item installs the Adobe® ...system voltages, and alerts you on your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the necessary drivers to display other installation items. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 3-3 Click the button to activate the devices on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your motherboard. ...