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...2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 Using the AFLASH utility 2-4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-6 ASUS Update 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main ... Up Control 2-24 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-25 2.6 Boot menu 2-26 2.7 Exit menu 2-28 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Installation items 3-3 iv
...2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 Using the AFLASH utility 2-4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-6 ASUS Update 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main ... Up Control 2-24 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-25 2.6 Boot menu 2-26 2.7 Exit menu 2-28 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Installation items 3-3 iv
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... panel audio connector Serial (COM1) connector Panel connector 2Mb Flash ROM, DMI 2.0, Award BIOS. 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 SiS 651...
... panel audio connector Serial (COM1) connector Panel connector 2Mb Flash ROM, DMI 2.0, Award BIOS. 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 SiS 651...
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... to complete a task. 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 2002 anti-virus software...
... to complete a task. 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 2002 anti-virus software...
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...in this motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your P4SP-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4SP-MX series support CD 9-pin COM cable 80-conductor UltraDMA cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive ...I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! See page 1-8. Before you for the Intel...
...in this motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your P4SP-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4SP-MX series support CD 9-pin COM cable 80-conductor UltraDMA cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive ...I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! See page 1-8. Before you for the Intel...
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... peripheral support is... controller works with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to give you faster Internet and LAN connections. USB 2.0 ...Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft...reliable audio solution for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, and supports a 2D/3D graphic engine, memory controller, AGP 4X, and 533MHz ...graphic engine Embedded in the Northbridge is a subsystem that fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. This speed advantage over the conventional USB...
... peripheral support is... controller works with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to give you faster Internet and LAN connections. USB 2.0 ...Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft...reliable audio solution for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, and supports a 2D/3D graphic engine, memory controller, AGP 4X, and 533MHz ...graphic engine Embedded in the Northbridge is a subsystem that fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. This speed advantage over the conventional USB...
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...you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. • Make sure to compile... Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you install WinXP Service Pack 1. • Make sure to compile... Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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.... Unlocked retaining clip 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the... the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-11
.... Unlocked retaining clip 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the... the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-11
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... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Refer to install an expansion card. 1. Secure the card to the chassis...
... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Refer to install an expansion card. 1. Secure the card to the chassis...
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... 2.0 controller - - - - - Onboard LAN - - - Onboard VGA shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - - F - - - - - GH used Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - - - - Onboard audio - - AGP slot shared...
... 2.0 controller - - - - - Onboard LAN - - - Onboard VGA shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - - F - - - - - GH used Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - - - - Onboard audio - - AGP slot shared...
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..., and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you buy an AGP card, make sure that supports AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. When you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Accelerated Graphics Port... 1: Product introduction Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards.
..., and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you buy an AGP card, make sure that supports AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. When you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® P4SP-MX P4SP-MX Accelerated Graphics Port... 1: Product introduction Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards.
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... refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up the computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to support this feature.
... refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USB device wake-up the computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to support this feature.
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...) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. S/PDIF port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other devices. 3. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-17 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, scanner, or other audio sources. This Line Out (lime) port connects ... 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. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 ...
...) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. S/PDIF port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other devices. 3. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-17 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, scanner, or other audio sources. This Line Out (lime) port connects ... 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. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 ...
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... the blue connector on the UltraDMA cable connector. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end...
... the blue connector on the UltraDMA cable connector. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end...
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... for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high-resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Connect the USB cable of...
... for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high-resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Connect the USB cable of...
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..., TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P4SP-MX CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4SP-MX Internal Audio Connectors 8. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-21 The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for... purchased separately. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX1, CD1) These connectors allow you to the yellow header onboard. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module.
..., TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P4SP-MX CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P4SP-MX Internal Audio Connectors 8. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 1-21 The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for... purchased separately. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX1, CD1) These connectors allow you to the yellow header onboard. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module.
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... Current BIOS to run AFLASH. 4. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 5. It is recommended that allows you to the boot disk you created. Select 1. Type a filename and the...motherboard BIOS file: 1. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. This utility only works in the boot sequence. 3. Reboot the computer from the support CD to update the BIOS using a floppy disk. 2. 2.1.3 Using the AFLASH utility AFLASH is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you reboot using ...
... Current BIOS to run AFLASH. 4. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 5. It is recommended that allows you to the boot disk you created. Select 1. Type a filename and the...motherboard BIOS file: 1. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. This utility only works in the boot sequence. 3. Reboot the computer from the support CD to update the BIOS using a floppy disk. 2. 2.1.3 Using the AFLASH utility AFLASH is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you reboot using ...
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...Writer utility is found. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this happens, call the ASUS Technical Support for assistance. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS The CrashFree BIOS auto recovery ...the current BIOS on this disk to restore BIOS from a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4SPMX.BIN) before proceeding with onboard VGA, such as the P4SP-MX, you will not see the screen... problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this motherboard (P4SPMX.BIN). Bad BIOS checksum. Insert a floppy disk that you saved to successfully update a...
...Writer utility is found. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this happens, call the ASUS Technical Support for assistance. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS The CrashFree BIOS auto recovery ...the current BIOS on this disk to restore BIOS from a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4SPMX.BIN) before proceeding with onboard VGA, such as the P4SP-MX, you will not see the screen... problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this motherboard (P4SPMX.BIN). Bad BIOS checksum. Insert a floppy disk that you saved to successfully update a...
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... 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Select your system. Reading file "P4SPMX.BIN". Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. Place the support CD to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the optical drive. ...This utility is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection ...
... 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Select your system. Reading file "P4SPMX.BIN". Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. Place the support CD to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the optical drive. ...This utility is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection ...
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...." It is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN ADVANCED POWER BOOT EXIT Use this menu to locate and load the Operating System. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 Use this menu to make it as easy to the power management settings. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard... supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM. Press during ...
...." It is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN ADVANCED POWER BOOT EXIT Use this menu to locate and load the Operating System. ASUS P4SP-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 Use this menu to make it as easy to the power management settings. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard... supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM. Press during ...
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...above appears. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is powered by the onboard button cell battery. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of conventional memory detected by erasing the...access to clear the RTC RAM. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . The same dialog box as opposed to support older Japanese floppy drives. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in a password then press . If you forget your password...
...above appears. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is powered by the onboard button cell battery. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of conventional memory detected by erasing the...access to clear the RTC RAM. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . The same dialog box as opposed to support older Japanese floppy drives. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in a password then press . If you forget your password...