Asus P4S8X-MX Manual de usuario

Motherboard

P4S8X-MX

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E1997E1997

E1997

First Edition V1First Edition V1

First Edition V1

April 2005April 2005

April 2005

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ............................................................................. vii

P4S8X-MX specifications summary ................................................... viii

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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

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.................................................... 1-8

1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan .............................. 1-11

1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-14

1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-14

1.7.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 1-14

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-16

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-16

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-17

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-17

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 1-17

1.8.3 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-19

1.8.4 AGP slot ................................................................ 1-19

1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-20

1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-23

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-23

1.10.2 Internal connectors............................................... 1-25

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Contents

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-3

2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8

2.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 2-11

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12

2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12

2.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 2-12

2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13

2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-13

2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-13

2.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-13

2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-13

2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-13

2.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-14

2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-14

2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 2-15

2.3.5 OnChip SATA Controller ....................................... 2-16

2.3.6 System Information .............................................. 2-16

2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-17

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 2-18

2.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-20

2.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 2-21

2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-23

2.4.5 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-24

2.4.6 USB Configuration ................................................. 2-27

Contents

2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-28

2.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-28

2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 2-28

2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-28

2.5.4 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-29

2.5.5 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-31

2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-32

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-32

2.6.2 Removable Drives ................................................. 2-33

2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-33

2.6.4 Security ................................................................ 2-35

2.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-37

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software support

3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2

3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4

3.2.4 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6

3.2.5 Other information ................................................... 3-6

3.3 RAID configurations .............................................................. 3-8

3.3.1 Installing hard disks ................................................ 3-8

3.3.2 SIS RAID configurations .......................................... 3-9

3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 3-18

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

This device must accept any interference received including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics

card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or

modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

this equipment.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the

power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are

connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing

system before you add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,

ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.

These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your

area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are

using, contact your local power company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read

all the manuals that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected

and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,

contact your dealer immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet.

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified

service technician or your retailer.

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P4S8X-MX specifications summary

(continued on the next page)

CPUCPU

CPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

GraphicsGraphics

Graphics

StorageStorage

Storage

AudioAudio

Audio

LANLAN

LAN

OverclockingOverclocking

Overclocking

USBUSB

USB

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Socket 478 for Intel

Pentium

4 / Celeron processors

Supports Intel

Hyper-Threading Technology

Northbridge: SiS 661GX

Southbridge: SiS 964

800*/533 MHz

2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2 GB of

unbufferred non-ECC 400**/333 MHz DDR SDRAM

memory modules

1 x AGP 8X slot (1.5 V only)

3 x PCI slots

SiS Real 256E Graphics

SiS 964 Southbridge supports:

- 4 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 hard disk drives

- 2 x Serial ATA drives with RAID 0, RAID 1, and

JBOD configuration

Realtek

ALC655 6-channel CODEC

Coaxial S/PDIF out port

Realtek

RTL8201CL 10/100 Mbps LAN PHY

Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up

to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment

AGP/PCI Asynchronous Mode with FSB

ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS EZ Flash

ASUS MyLogo2™

* The motherboard runs at FSB800 when in overclock mode.

** 1. When using an FSB800 CPU with 400 MHz DDR memory, the

motherboard runs at 333 MHz by default.

2. When using an FSB533 CPU with 400 MHz DDR memory, the

motherboard runs at 400 MHz.

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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

P4S8X-MX specifications summary

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

InternalInternal

Internal

connectorsconnectors

connectors

PowerPower

Power

RequirementRequirement

Requirement

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

contentscontents

contents

4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI2.0,

SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0

1 x Parallel port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x VGA port

1 x Serial port (COM)

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

6-channel audio ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

1 x Primary IDE connector

1 x Secondary IDE connector

2 x Serial ATA connectors

1 x CPU fan connector

1 x Chassis fan connector

2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports

1 x Optical drive audio connector

1 x AUX connector

20-pin ATX power connector

4-pin x ATX 12V power connector

1 x GAME/MIDI connector

1 x S/PDIF Out connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

System panel connector

ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)

ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant

ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

Device drivers

ASUS PC Probe

ASUS Live Update utility

ASUS Screensaver

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

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