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P4S-X User Manual - Page 2
... 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...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 3
... 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.9 System memory 1-12 1.10 Expansion slots 1-13 1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments 1-13 1.10.1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-13 1.11 Jumpers 1-14 1.12 Connectors 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...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 4
...17 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-19 2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-20 2.5 Power Menu 2-22 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 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 5
...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, ... 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 ...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 6
... 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...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 7
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 manual.
WARNING/DANGER:...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...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 10
... Form Factor Support CD contents
Accessories
2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.3, SM BIOS 2.3, CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
DMI 2.3, WOL/WOR by PME
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software
User's Manual UltraDMA cable FDD cable I/O shield
* Specifications...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 12
... of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the SiS® 645 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, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4S...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 13
1.3 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.
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P4S-X User Manual - Page 16
...CPU default setting for each parameter.
CrashFree BIOS
(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 to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.
SoundMAX Digital Audio...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 23
... controller - - - - -
Onboard LAN (optional)
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Onboard audio
- - shared - -
F used - - - -
GH used - - used -- --
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 P4S-X motherboard...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 34
... utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
Follow these steps to update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS contact information on page viii). Save the file to a floppy disk.
Write down the BIOS file name on...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 35
... the BIOS (Y/N)? _
7. Press Y to update the main BIOS area.
Flash Memory: SST 49LF004
Update Main BIOS area
(Y/N)? _
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! Doing so may cause system boot failure.
8. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to reboot" appears. Press any key to reboot the system with the new BIOS.
ASUS P4S-X motherboard user guide...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 36
... DOS mode. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.
3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.
BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 37
... earlier.
2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot
Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-
XX.XXX, then press . To cancel this operation, press .
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P4S-X User Manual - Page 40
... to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM.
The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 48
... be used for expansion cards. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]
USB Legacy Support [Auto]
This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 62
... motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the software and drivers menu automatically appears on your screen. If the installation...
P4S-X User Manual - Page 63
... and software applications.
After installing the audio driver, you can adjust the audio settings to avail the 6-channel audio feature onboard. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX Digital Integrated Audio icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel.
SiS PCI LAN Driver
Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the SiS PCI Lan driver for your network applications.
SiS USB...
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ASUS Update
This item installs the ASUS Update. This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver
This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver.
PC-CILLIN 2002
This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software. View the PC-CILLIN online help for detailed information.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0
This item installs the Adobe ...