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P4S8X
User Manual
Motherboard
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Checklist P4S8X E1120 Sepetember 2002 Copyright © 2002 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 i
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About this guide This user manual contains complete information for installing the ASUS P4S8X motherboard. How this guide is organized • Chapter 1: Product introduction. A summary of product features and special attributes of new technologies. • Chapter 2: Hardware information. A list of hardware setup procedures and descriptions of all jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up. Describes the power up sequence with information on BIOS beep codes. • Chapter 4: BIOS se
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Safeguards Contents About this guide .............................................................................. iii How this guide is organized .................................................... iii Conventions used in this guide ............................................... iii Safety information ........................................................................... vi FCC/CDC statements .................................................................... vii ASUS contact informati
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Contents 4.3.2 Keyboard Features .................................................. 58 4.4 Advanced Menu ....................................................................60 4.4.1 Chip Configuration ................................................... 63 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration .......................................... 66 4.4.3 PCI Configuration .................................................... 68 4.5 Power Menu.........................................................................
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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. 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 unplu
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FCC/CDC statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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 r
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ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support: MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA
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Chapter 1 Product introduction
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ASUS P4S8X motherboard
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Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS P4S8X motherboard! The ASUS P4S8X motherboard delivers a host of new features to ensure ® long-lasting, superlative performance. The ASUS P4S8X motherboard is the prime choice for home PCs and workstations. ® ® The P4S8X incorporates the Intel Pentium 4 Processor coupled with the SiS 648 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. ~ CPU Thermal Protection ~ Up to 3GB of system memory of PC 2700 / 2100 / 1600 DDR ~ H
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1.2 Core Specifications The P4S8X motherboard is designed and assembled according to the highest standards. This ASUS motherboard represents the latest advances to supply users the finest componentry available today... Latest 533MHz P4 Processor Technology: Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 Northwood/Willamette Processor. The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced 0.18 micron processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.53+GHz frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor co
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1.3 Special Features ™ ASUS EZ Plug (See page 33.) This patented ASUS technology uses the existing power supply instead of having to buy a new ATX 12V power supply: ASUS EZ Plug™ is a 4-pin +12V connector that provides additional power required by P4 CPUs. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS (See page 45.) With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. ™ ASUS POST Reporter (Se
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1.4 Motherboard Components Before installing the P4S8X motherboard, take time to familiarize yourself with its configuration. Location ® ™ Processor Support Socket 478 for Intel P4 Processors .............................. 4 ® Chipsets SiS 648 North Bridge ..................................................... 5 ® SiS 963 South Bridge ................................................... 10 Serial ATA Controller(Optional) ...................................... 17 Audio Controller(Optional) ........
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1.4.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 46 5 7 32 31 8 30 9 29 28 10 27 26 25 11 24 12 23 13 22 21 20 19 1817 16 15 14 33 34 35 36 37 38 43 42 41 40 39 ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 5
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1.5 Value-added Solutions Software Audio(Optional): On audio models, a 963 digital audio CODEC, CMI-9739A supports 6-Ch output, with an SPDIF Input/Output module for coaxial and fiber interfaces. Experience surround-sound and enhanced 3D audio. Smart Card Reader Support(Optional): A special connector for the Smart Card Reader comes onboard to support the cutting-edge technology for increased security in authenticating online transactions, editing IC-based information. USB2.0: The latest conne
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Chapter 2 Hardware information
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ASUS P4S8X motherboard
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2.1 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The P4S8X uses the ATX form factor that measures 30.5 cm (12.0 in.) x 21.9 cm (8.6 in.), a standard fit for most chassis. 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. 2.1.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make
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2.2 Motherboard layout 21.9cm (8.6in) KBPWR PS/2KBMS ATX Power Connector CPU_FAN T: Mouse PWR_FAN1 B: Keyboard USB2.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 USBPWR_34 COM1 ATX12V EZ_PLUG USBPWR_12 IEEE1394_2 SiS648 HOST/ USB2.0 Top: Memory T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 Controller REALTEK Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In 0 1 2 3 4 5 Accelerated Graphics Port AGP REALTEK SiS963 PCI1 MuTLOL P4S8X Media I/O PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CLRTC CMOS Power PCI3 SPDIF SEC_SATA PCI4 C-Media 6CH ® Codec PCI5 PRI_SATA BUZZER
