Intel ASUS "P4SGX-MX" SiS650GX Chipset Motherboard for Socket 478 CPU
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1. Chapter 1 Product introduction 11 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it The motherboard uses the micro ATX form factor that measures 9 6 inches x 9 6 inches 24 5 cm x 24 5 cm Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 7 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 7 2 Screw holes Place eight 8 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis dn EN zzz s gt TE nih DI gU af m I iu E 1 TT we MI de 1 rl ice he j L Place this side towards o RE the rear of the chassis ere SFIS LABE DOUCE Or EE EEE Tepes ots Si js aifege wien SES OW A NSE Se e 72 oh PHA5669 02461A x CLLLLLELELEEEEEEE EEE EEE EE kranen D re esr ME PES c UR Silke SPF D pen bett n HR edi a PERRA A el IX TR CONI ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard user guide 1 9 18 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 8 1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478 pin Zero Insertion Force ZIF socket The socket is designed for the Inte2. a 20041 FE om Em Hy 1 20 21 22 ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard user guide 1 3 1 4 ATX 12V connector This power connector connects the 4 pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply North bridge controller This SiS650GX controller integrates a high performance host interface for the Intel Pentium 4 processor a memory controller and SiS MuTIOL technology CPU socket A 478 pin surface mount Zero Insertion Force ZIF socket for the Intel Pentium 4 Processor with 533 400MHz system bus that allows 4 2GB s and 3 2GB s data transfer rates respectively ATX power connector This 20 pin connector connects to an ATX 12V power supply The power supply must have at least 1A on the 5V standby lead 5VSB DDR DIMM sockets These two 184 pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non ECC PC2700 PC2100 PC1600 DDR DIMMs SDRAM DIMM sockets These two 168 pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non ECC PC133 PC100 SDRAM DIMMs IDE connectors These dual channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA133 100 66 PIO Modes 3 amp 4 IDE devices Both the primary blue and secondary black connectors are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable AGP slot This Accelerated Graphics Port AGP slot supports 1 5V AGP4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications South bridge controller Referred to as the SiS962L MuTI
3. 1 13 1 11 SOUND GUS EEE EE 1 14 112 CORNE aa EE DEPO SUEDE 1 16 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 2 2 1 1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2 2 2 1 2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2 4 2 1 3 CrashFree BIOS feature 2 7 22 BIOS Setup program ned eduerctatdrtdniede iin xinetus 2 8 2 2 1 BIOS menu bar 2 8 2 22 COCO DS a Gen UN 2 9 2 3 MID BAG PR 2 10 2 3 1 Primary and Secondary Master Slave 2 12 2 3 2 Keyboard Features eusssss 2 14 2 4 Advanced Menu ccccccccccscssssteeeeecsesseeeeeceeseesseeeeseeeseees 2 15 2 4 1 NNN 2 17 2 4 2 I O Device Configuration 2 19 FUNN 2 20 2 5 F TTER tata nn 2 22 2 5 1 Power Up COR 2 24 2 5 2 Hardware Monitor rrrernrrnnnnrvrnennnrnnnrrvvernnnnnnrrnnnn 2 25 20 POT TG 2 26 TPM 2 28 Chapter 3 Software support 3 1 Install an operating system 3 2 3 2 MTT 3 2 3 2 1 Running the support OD nn 3 2 3 2 2 Drivers menu rrrrnnrnrnnvvrnrrenrnnererrnneerrnneenrnnerennnstenn 3 3 3 2 3 Utilities menu iii 3 3 3 2 4 ASUS Contact Information 3 4 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions his device may not cause harmful interference and
4. optional shared Onboard audio Onboard VGA shared C 0 0 shared When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard user guide 1 13 111 1 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPWR 12 USBPWR 34 USBPWR 56 Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 sleep mode no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode Both jumpers are set to pins 1 2 5V by default because not all computers have the appropriate power supply to support this feature The USBPWR 12 and USBPWR 34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports The USBPWR 56 jumper is for the internal USB header that you can connect to the front USB ports 1 This feature requires a power supply that can provide at least 1A on the 5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to 5VSB Otherwise the system would not power up 2 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode P4SGX MX USB Device Wake Up USBPWR 34 USBPWR 12 2 In 5V 5VSB Default
5. his 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 e Heorient 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 e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help SE The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the he 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 autho
6. i T t OOSRSRSIIR 26 902892928 d TE iu w oc pe A ATX12V1 12V DC S9EZ 12V DC PASGX MX ATX Power Connectors COM COM ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard user guide 1 17 5 CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors 3 pin CPU FAN1 CHA FAN The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA 740mA 8 88W max or a total of 1A 2 22A 26 64W max at 12V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector M Wero Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components These Lj are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors 9 GND nav Rotation GND 12V O L gt Rotation aL lt E P4SGX MX 12 Volt Cooling Fan Power 6 GAME MIDI connector 16 1 pin GAME1 This connector supports a GAME MIDI module Connect an optional GAME MIDI cable to this connector The GAME MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files The USB GAME module is purchased separately Z P4SGX MX Game Connector 1 18 Chapter 1 Product introduction 7 USB header 10 1 pin USB 56 If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate a USB header is available for additional USB ports The USB header complies with USB 2 0 specification t
7. pin module sesers CLRTC1 OOO PRI_IDE1 DIMM Socket 1 64 72 bit 168 pin module SEC IDE1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power GAME SHHABEE COM1 PANEL1 HEBEEEEEEE 24 4cm 9 6in 1 7 16 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings y 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any Ne component L 2 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object such as the power supply case before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity 3 Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them 4 Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component 5 Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components When lit the green LED SB PWR1 indicates that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component NN ae oO Oo SB PWR1 ON OFF P4SGX MX Onboard LED Power Of Nore Y Install only 1 5V AGP cards on this motherboard
8. 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 Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual a WARNING DANGER Information to prevent injury to yourself DRA when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task gt 6 Lj IMPORTANT Information that you MUST follow to complete a Le v task Ca ere NOTE Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task m Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page viii 2 Optional Documentation Your product package may inc
9. 2 Powerful Integrated Graphics The PASGX MX delivers powerful integrated SiS Real 256 2D and 3D graphics performance for functionality and value SoundMAX Digital Audio System sounpMAX page 3 3 The SoundMax Digital Audio System is the industry s highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals audiophiles musicians and gamers SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5 1 channel surround and features state of the art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set 5 1 Virtual Theater and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX M8 0 Microsoft DirectSound 3D A3D MacroFX ZoomFX MultiDrive 5 1 and EAX 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 159 Motherboard layout 24 4cm 9 61n PS 2KBMS 9 ATX Power Connector e T Mouse B Keyboard USBPWR 34 BI USBPWR 12 CPU FAN1 1H tr O A Lu i c lt Qr cO N st x O O op T 2 TD O im st co 5 N n st e oc C A ATX12V1 SIS650GX HOST Memory Controller Center Line Out Below Mic In Accelerated Graphics Port CD1 IL IL AUX rig EN We PCI Slot 1 SiS962L MuTLOL Aja HE 7DU Media PCI Slot 2 I O DR O P4SGX MX PCI Slot 3 HHA USBPWR_56 FP AUDIO1 nn Un CTI USB 56 slelelel ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard user guide DIMM Socket 1 64 72 bit 168 pin module DDR DIMM2 64 72 bit 184
10. 5 cm x 24 5 cm Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro M PC cillin 2002 anti virus software Accessories User s Manual UltraDMA cable FDD cable 9 pin COM cable I O shield Specifications are subject to change without notice Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4SGX MX motherboard It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components and illustrations of the layout jumper settings and connectors Product introduction 11 Welcome Thank you for buying the ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard The ASUS PASGX MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards The motherboard incorporates the Intel Pentium 4 Processor in 478 pin package coupled with the SiS 650GX chipset to set a new benchmark for a cost effective desktop platform solution Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with the PC2700 2100 1600 DDR DIMMs or the PC133 PC100 SDRAM DIMMs high resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot USB 2 0 and 6 channel audio features the PASGX MX is your affordable vehicle to enter the world of computing Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 12 Package contents Check your PASGX MX package for the following items Y ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard ATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 i
11. E AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe NES D V Sale yan OE 6 ies ms pRE UU I EPIS EENES ANSAN vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information rrrnvrrrrrranrrrnnrnrrrennnnrvrnnrnnrrnsnrnnrnsnnnnne viii P4SGX MX specifications summary eeeeeeennnnn IX Chapter 1 Product introduction IERI ER 441474 1 2 IF ME PACA COC RR 1 2 1 3 Motherboard COMMON aS 1 3 1 4 Special Features ae 1 6 1 5 Motherboard NO 1 7 1 6 Before you proceed a me 1 8 1 7 Motherboard installation sess 1 9 1 7 1 Placement direction 1 9 1 7 2 NNN 1 9 1 8 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 10 1 8 1 OVervi W a art 1 11 1 8 2 Installing the CPU s se 1 11 1 9 System memory rrrrnrnnrvrnnranversnrarrnrnnrarnesnnnnrvesnrnnrnssnsannnnn 1 12 TO decise Ee T 1 13 1 10 1 Standard interrupt assignments 1 13 1 10 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard
12. OL Media l O this controller integrates the audio controller with AC 97 Interface Ethernet MAC Dual Universal Serial Bus Host controllers IDE Master Slave controllers and the MuTIOL Connect to PCI Bridge Flash ROM This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program Super I O controller This Low Pin Count LPC interface provides the commonly used Super I O functionality The chipset supports a high performance floppy disk controller for a 360K 720K 1 44M 2 88M floppy disk drive a multi mode parallel port two standard compatible UARTs and a Flash ROM interface Floppy disk connector This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive One side of the connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable Standby power LED This LED lights up if there is a standby power on the motherboard This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices Audio CODEC The ADI AD1980 is an AC 97 CODEC that allows 6 channel audio playback The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5 1 surround sound S PDIF interface AUX and Line In stereo inputs integrated headphone amplifier greater than 90dB dynamic range Chapter 1 Product introduction PCI slots These three 32 bit PCI 2 2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB s maximum throughput LAN PHY The SiS 962L integrated 10 100Mbps Fast Ethernet wi
13. P4SGX MX User Guide 2 g D E1242 First Edition March 2003 Copyright 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANG
14. S 962L Front Side Bus FSB 400 MHz max to 533MHz tested by ASUS Memory 2 X 184 pin DIMM sockets support for PC2700 2100 PC1600 non ECC DDR DIMMs for up to 2GB memory Note PC2700 tested by ASUS 2 X 168 pin DIMM sockets support for PC133 PC100 non ECC SDRAM DIMM for up to 2GB memory Expansion slots 1 x AGP 4X 1 5V only 3 x PCI VGA SIS Real256 Graphics IDE 2 x UltraDMA 133 100 66 33 connectors Audio ADI AD1980 SoundMAX 6 channel CODEC LAN optional Integrated 10 100 Mbps LAN controller Realtek PHY Special features Power Loss Restart Digital audio via an S PDIF Out inteface ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall Rear panel I O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Video port 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x PS 2 mouse port 4 x USB 2 0 USB 1 1 ports 1 x RJ 45 port optional 1 x S PDIF out Line In Line Out Microphone ports Internal 1 0 1 x USB 2 0 1 1 connector for 2 additional USB 2 0 ports CPU Chassis fan connectors 20 pin 4 pin ATX 12V power connectors IDE LED Power LED connectors CD AUX audio connectors GAME MIDI connector Front panel audio connector COM 1 connector continued on the next page P4SGX MX specifications summary BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM Award BIOS TCAV PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS2 3 CrashFree BIOS ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CP R Industry standard PCI 2 2 USB 2 0 Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL WOR by PME Form Factor Micro ATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 in 24
15. SGX MX MDC Header 1 20 Chapter 1 Product introduction 11 System panel connector 20 pin PANEL1 This connector accommodates several system front panel functions opeaker Power LED Connector OD gt LO c 2 o lt O Q LU a 3 o O oe DE LED ATX Power SMI Lead Switch Requires an ATX power supply Ground 49 Speake DELED IDELED Ground YA P4SGX MX System Panel Connectors System Power LED Lead 3 1 pin PLED This 3 1 pin connector connects to the system power LED The LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode System Warning Speaker Lead 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector connects to the case mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings System Management Interrupt Lead 2 pin SMI This 2 pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspend mode or green mode where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components Attach the case mounted suspend switch to this 2 pin connector ATX Power Switch Soft Off Switch Lead 2 pin PWRBTN This connector connects a switch 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 Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds t
16. USBPWR 56 1 2 2 3 DEN CE 5V 5VSB Default Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The RAM data in CMOS that include system setup information such as system passwords is powered by the onboard button cell battery To erase the RTC RAM 1 2 3 o eA Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Remove the onboard battery Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 Replace the battery Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure CLRTC1 1 2 23 DE Normal Clear CMOS Default P4SGX MX Clear RTC RAM Setting You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard user guide 1 15 112 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal
17. atch the covered hole on the UltraDMA cable connector This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables NOTE Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 SEC IDE1 PRI IDE1 PINT PIN 1 P4SGX MX IDE Connectors Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 COM connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector accommodates a serial port using an optional serial port bracket Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis P4SGX MX COM1 Connector 4 ATX power connectors 20 pin ATXPWR1 4 pin ATX12V1 These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit In addition to the 20 pin ATXPWR1 connector this motherboard requires that you connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU es Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the 12V lead and at least 1A on the 5 volt standby lead 5VSB The minimum recommended wattage is 230W or 300W for a fully configured system The system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate ATXPWR 1 Q 380 s Bg 338888 9888 oY IDOOOBRO S ad bi 9 dide i Y we
18. connectors on the motherboard 1 BT 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 to the floppy drive Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 P4SGX MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector IDE connectors 40 1 pin PRI IDE1 SEC IDE1 This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133 100 66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable Connect the cable s blue connector to the primary recommended or secondary IDE connector then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA133 100 66 slave device hard disk drive and the black connector to the UltraDMA133 100 66 master device It is recommended that you connect non UltraDMA133 100 66 devices to the secondary IDE connector If you install two hard disks you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings BIOS supports specific device bootup If you have more than two UltraDMA133 100 66 devices purchase another UltraDMA133 100 66 cable You may configure two hard disks to be both master devices with two ribbon cables one for the primary IDE connector and another for the secondary IDE connector Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to m
19. e available for connecting USB 2 0 devices VGA port This 15 pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor S PDIF port This port is for S PDIF digital audio output devices PS 2 keyboard port This purple connector is for a PS 2 keyboard ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard user guide 1 5 14 Special Features 1 4 1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The PASGX MX motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 Processor via a 478 pin surface mount ZIF socket The Pentium 4 processor with 512 256KB L2 cache on 0 13 micron process includes a 533 400 MHz system bus SDRAM and DDRAM Combo P4SGX MX has two DDR sockets and two SDR sockets that support up to 2GB non ECC PC2700 2100 PC1600 or PC133 PC100 SDRAM DIMMs ASUS EZ Flash B TE page 2 2 ASUS EZ Flash With ASUS EZ Flash you can update BIOS before entering operating system No more DOS based flash utility and bootable diskette required C P R CPU Parameter Recall Gan page 1 15 When the system hangs due to overclocking failure there is no need to open the case to clear the CMOS data Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter CrashFree BIOS enst page 2 7 CrashFree BIOS allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus Unlike other competing vendors products ASUS motherboards now enable users page 1 1
20. hat supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1 1 allows faster Internet connection interactive gaming and simultaneous running of high speed peripherals You may connect an optional USB 2 0 GAME module connect the USB cable to this header The module has two USB 2 0 ports that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras scanners and printers The USB GAME module is purchased separately USB56 Blue m ug P4SGX MX USB 2 0 Header EN 33 8 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP AUDIO 1 This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices AGND 5VA BLINE OUT R BLINE OUT L B FP AUDIO1 MIC2 MICPWR NC Line out L Line out R PASGX MX Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard user guide 1 19 9 Internal audio connectors 4 pin CD1 AUX1 These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD ROM TV tuner or MPEG card CD1 Black AUX1 White Left Audio Channel Ground a Ground T Right Audio Channel n P4SGX MX Internal Audio Connectors 10 MDC header 10 1 pin MDC This ASUS proprietary modem header accomodates an optional modem module since PCB R 1 03 or later versions AC97 SYNC AC97 SDIN1 MODEM IN GND AC97 BITCLK GND 43VSB AC97_RST AC97_SDOUT P4
21. l Pentium 4 Processor in the 478 pin package with 512 256KB L2 cache on 0 13 micron process This processor supports 533 400MHz front side bus FSB and allows data transfer rates of 4 2GB s and 3 2GB s Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket Gold Mark L J a Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU O E FSB533 support tested by ASUS es a 0 0 The Intel Hyper threading Technology is not supported by this motherboard WAX 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU 1 Locate the 478 pin ZIF socket on the motherboard 2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lift it up to a 90 100 angle Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted OO s up to 90 100 angle otherwise the Lj CPU does not fit in completely 3 Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches Gold Mark the base of the socket lever 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place ee Ner The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the a socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU 5 When the CPU is in place push down
22. lude optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package vii viii ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Asia Pacific Address General Tel General Fax General Email Technical Support MB Others Tel Notebook Tel Desktop Server Tel Support Fax Web Site 150 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 112 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2894 3449 info asus com tw 886 2 2890 7121 English 886 2 2890 7122 English 886 2 2890 7123 English 886 2 2890 698 WWW asus com tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address General Fax General Email Technical Support Support Fax General Support Web Site Support Email 44370 Nobel Drive Fremont CA 94538 USA 1 510 608 4555 tmdi asus com 1 510 608 4555 1 502 933 8713 WWW asus com tsd asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address General Fax General Email Technical Support Support Hotline Support Fax Support Email Web Site Harkortstr 25 40880 Ratingen BRD Germany 49 2102 442066 sales asuscom de for marketing requests only MB Others 49 2102 9599 0 Notebook 49 2102 9599 10 49 2102 9599 11 www asuscom de de support for online support www asuscom de P4SGX MX specifications summary CPU Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 Celeron On die 512KB 256KB L2 cache with full speed Chipset SIS 650GX Si
23. n 24 5 cm x 24 5 cm v ASUS P4SGX MX series support CD v 80 conductor UltraDMA 66 100 IDE cable v Ribbon cable for a 3 5 inch floppy drive v WO shield v Bag of extra jumper caps v User Guide v 9 pin COM cable E If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 2 Chapter 1 Product introduction 13 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions 1 2 3 5 6 2407 AR t an its gt ss EY E ys zs e RN Horun DPEURU D e X E A j 1 D ew CELCTLLTOE V ec n F e 4 5 Ad Aa ATE ue z Qe SL o E ri preces XE EN af m aT FE Ll s i TT EM SOCKET478 SFIS LABEL MOSS D EE TERE1394 P Sakina in s i ket 00 J KKK FR E er OG LEE XL T SENI Am AE utg PJ trs r D DES vag i rj et E a EPS s all ZJ EFS TE a best te ia zer d dH A 1 Pie os at I m Fe gt amp cS Lc 3 a d I Bart 33 tre gt mi in H Pa 7 Tepes in HER E a rcx CAIN NA NE SAT NP ge D SEE js 1 UD do ETATS AM i CEETLELEEEETEEEEE EEE EEE EE REGOLE GU ERE minn p ERE T DE s P4 Bikey HS RSR Ch Ta ELA i m T Anu t li GIK j ir nist 3 I p O ay Aene er OI HERP RIDIDIIPINTDIITID OPIN oul FAPANELT EN creo ME MEI
24. raphics Port AGP slot To install and configure an expansion card Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis 2 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for BIOS information 3 Install the drivers and or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation 1 10 1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N A Programmable Interrupt 3 11 Communications Port COM2 4 12 Communications Port COM1 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port LPT1 8 3 System CMOS Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering 10 5 Advance AC 97 CODEC If 6 Standard PCI Graphics Adapter VGA 12 7 PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices 1 10 2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot A B C D E F G H used shared shared shared Onboard USB controller 1 used Onboard USB controller 2 EE used Onboard USB controller 3 used Onboard USB 2 0 controller used Onboard LAN
25. rity to operate this equipment 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 Canadian ICES 003 vi safety information 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 oeek professional assistance before using an adpater 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 safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using
26. th Realtek external PHY supports your local area networking needs PS 2 mouse port This green 6 pin connector is for a PS 2 mouse Parallel port This 25 pin port connects a parallel printer a scanner or other devices RJ 45 port This port allows connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub on LAN models only Line In jack This Line In light blue jack connects a tape player or other audio sources In 6 channel mode the function of this jack becomes Bass Center Line Out jack This Line Out lime jack connects a headphone or a speaker In 6 channel mode the function of this jack becomes Front opeaker Out Microphone jack This Mic pink jack connects a microphone In 6 channel mode the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out 1 m The functions of the Line Out lime Line In blue and Microphone pink jacks change when you select the 6 channel audio configuration as shown in the following table es Audio 2 4 or 6 channel configuration Headphone _ 7 2 Speaker 4 Speaker 6 Speaker gt Light Blue Line In Line In Bass Center Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out M Windows 98SE only supports 4 channel speaker setting L USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports ar
27. the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU FAN 1 connector on the motherboard ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard user guide 1 11 19 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate DDR DIMM sockets and two Single Data Rate SDR DIMM sockets that supports up to 2GB non ECC PC2700 2100 1600 DDR or PC133 100 SDRAM DIMMs Se PC2700 support tested by ASUS Visit the ASUS website www asus com for m PC2700 Qualified Vendor List QVL 104 Pins 80 Pins P4SGX MX 184 Pin DDR DIMM Sockets y 1 Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or Yo other system components Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components 2 DDR and SDRAM memory slots cannot be used simultaneously Follow these steps to install a DIMM DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Unlocked Retaining Clip 1 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction 110 Expansion slots The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated G
28. urns the system OFF Reset Switch Lead 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector connects to the case mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power Hard Disk Activity Lead 2 pin IDE LED This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up ASUS P4SGX MX motherboard user guide 1 21 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction
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