ASUS P4SP-MX User Manual

P4SP-MX

User Guide

Motherboard

Checklist

E1530 First Edition V1

January 2004

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Contents

Notices ............................................................................................v

Safety information ..........................................................................vi

P4SP-MX specification summary .................................................. vii

About this guide............................................................................ viii

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-2

1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights .................................................. 1-2

1.3.2 ASUS unique features ........................................... 1-4

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 .................................................. 1-9

1.7 System memory ............................................................... 1-10

1.7.1 DIMM sockets location......................................... 1-10

1.7.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 1-10

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..................................................1-11

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................1-11

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-12

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 1-12

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 1-12

1.8.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-14

1.8.4 AGP slot............................................................... 1-14

1.9 Jumpers............................................................................ 1-15

1.10 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-17

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors......................................... 1-17

1.10.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 1-18

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Safeguards

Contents

Chapter 2: BIOS information

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

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

2.1.2 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-3

2.1.3 Using the AFLASH utility........................................ 2-4

2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-6

2.1.5 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 menu.........................................................................2-11

2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................. 2-13

2.3.2 Keyboard Features .............................................. 2-15

2.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 2-16

2.4.1 Chip Configuration ............................................... 2-18

2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration...................................... 2-20

2.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................ 2-21

2.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 2-23

2.5.1 Power 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

Notices

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

• Seek 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 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.

P4SP-MX specification summary*

CPU

Chipset

Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory

Expansion slots

VGA Storage Audio LAN

Special features

Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology ready New power design for next generation Intel® Prescott CPU

SiS651 Northbridge SiS962L Southbridge

533/400MHz 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up 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 chip 2 x UltraDMA133, PIO Mode 0 ~ 4 ADI AD1888 6-channel audio CODEC SiS962L integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet with Realtek

external PHY Power loss restart

Digital audio via an S/PDIF out inteface

Rear panel I/O

Internal I/O

BIOS features

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1 x Parallel port 1 x S/PDIF out port 1 x Video port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports

USB 2.0 connector for two additional USB ports CPU and chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors GAME/MIDI connector Front 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

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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 Microsoft

DirectX 8.1

About this guide

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.

Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4SP-MX motherboard!

The ASUS technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

P4SP-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest

1.2 Package contents

Check 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Intel® Prescott CPU support

The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. This motherboard supports 533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. The P4SP-MX also supports the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU and the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. See page 1-8.

SiS651/962L chipset

Embedded in this motherboard is the SiS651/962L chipset that integrates various SiS-developed technologies to ensure an efficient and reliable computing performance.

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The SiS651 Northbridge chip is a high performance Host Memory Controller for the

Pentium® 4 processor, and supports a 2D/3D graphic engine, memory

Intel controller, AGP 4X, and 533MHz front side bus. The SiS651 interconnects with the SiS962L Southbridge chip at speeds of up to 1GB/s using the proprietary SiS MuTIOL

Providing I/O and peripheral support is the SiS962L MuTIOL

technology.

Media I/O. The Southbridge is a subsystem that integrates various I/O functions including dual-channel DMA133 bus master IDE, USB 2.0/1.1, Ethernet, and audio controllers. The SiS962L provides the necessary interfaces for the LPC, AC’97 audio/modem devices, and complies with the Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 and ACPI 1.0b specification.

Integrated 2D/3D graphic engine

Embedded in the Northbridge is an integrated graphic engine with a 256-bit 3D and 2D graphics accelerator with maximum 64MB shared display memory.

See page 2-19.

Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller

The SiS651 Northbridge provides an integrated Fast Ethernet solution that fully supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking. The integrated controller works with the onboard Realtek LAN PHY to give you faster Internet and LAN connections.

See page 1-17.

SoundMAX digital audio system

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™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX. See page 1-17.

USB 2.0 connectivity

The motherboard rear panel is equipped with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to connect USB 2.0 devices. A USB header is also available at mid-board to accommodate a USB module for two (2) additional USB ports. The USB ports and header comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional USB 1.1 (12 Mbps) allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.

See pages 1-17 and 1-20.

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1.3.2 ASUS unique features

ASUS CrashFree BIOS

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 to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.

See page 2-6.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

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. See page 2-3.

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1.4 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• 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.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic

pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• 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.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a stand-by power LED. When lit, the green LED 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. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

SB_PWR1

P4SP-MX

ON OFF

P4SP-MX Onboard LED

Standby

Power

Powered

Off

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1.5 Motherboard overview

Requires an ATX power supply.

PLED-

Ground

PWR

PLED+

+5V

Speaker

Speaker Connector

Power LED

Ground

Reset SW

SMI Lead

ExtSMI#

Ground

Reset

Ground

ATX Power Switch*

IDELED

IDE LED

+5 V

1.5.1 Motherboard layout

24.4cm (9.6in)

PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

SPDIF1

VGA1

USB20_12

Bottom:

USB3 USB4

Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

CD1

AD1888

CHA_FAN1

FP_AUDIO1

PARALLEL PORT

Top:

RJ-45

USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12

CPU_FAN1

AUX1

SB_PWR1

ATX12V1

SiS651

Memory

Controller

Accelerated Graphics Port

(AGP)

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

P4SP-MX

PCI Slot 3

FLOPPY1

ATX Power Connector

Host

USBPWR_56

USB_56

Socket 478

SiS962L

MuTIOL

Media

I/0

SEC_IDE1

PRI_IDE1

DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

2 3

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CLRTC1

I/O

Super

2Mbit Flash BIOS

GAME1

COM1

PANEL1

24.4cm (9.6in)

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USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPWR_56

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

Normal

(Default)

CLRTC1

Clear CMOS

PANEL1

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1.5.2 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.

1.5.3 Screw holes

Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.1 Overview

The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 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.

P4SP-MX

P4SP-MX Socket 478

Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!

Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under W indows XP and Linux

2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading

compliler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

• It is recommended that you install WinXP Service Pack 1.

• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before

installing a supported operating system.

Gold Arrow

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• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www .intel.com/ info/hyperthreading.

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1.6.2 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 up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever.

90 -100

Gold Mark

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5. When the CPU is in place, push down 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_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.

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1.7 System memory

1.7.1 DIMM sockets location

The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.

104 Pins

P4SP-MX

P4SP-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

• Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

• When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to install the memory modules first. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory sockets.

80 Pins

1.7.2 Memory configurations

You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

Follow these steps to install a DIMM.

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.

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

DDR DIMM notch

Unlocked

retaining clip

Locked Retaining Clip

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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1.8 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

Follow these steps to install an expansion card.

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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