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P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 2
... 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...
P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 3
... (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.8 Expansion Slots 1-9 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-9 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 1-9 1.9 Jumpers 1-10 1.10 Connectors 1-11
Chapter 2 - BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZFLASH to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using ASUS AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 Updating BIOS procedures 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup...
P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 4
...19 2.5 Power Menu 2-20 2.5.1 Power-up Control 2-22 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-23 2.6 Boot Menu 2-24 2.7 Exit Menu 2-25
Chapter 3 - Starting Up 3-1 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 Software drivers and installation menus 3-3 3.3 Software Information 3-5 3.3.1 ASUS Update 3-5 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe 3-6 Starting ASUS PC...
P4SGL-MX 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 ...
P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 7
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: 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 ...
P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 10
P4SGL-MX specifications summary
BIOS features
2Mb Flash ROM, EEPROM, ASUS JumperFree, Award BIOS with ACPI, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, Green, TCAV (Trend Chip Away Virus)
Industry standard Manageability
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0. WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL
Form Factor
Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in
Support CD contents
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ...
P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 12
...you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your ASUS P4SGL-MX package for the following items. ASUS P4SGL-MX motherboard Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in ASUS P4SGL-MX series support CD 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag...
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P4SGL-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
1.8 Expansion slots
The P4SGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card
After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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... disk.
Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the EZ Flash screen.
2. Reboot the computer. 3. To use EZ Flash, press + during POST to display the following
screen.
ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
[Onboard BIOS Information]
BIOS Version : ASUS P4SGL-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001
BIOS Model
: P4SGL-MX
BIOS...
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... the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed. When found, the following message appears on screen.
[BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4SGL-MX Boot Block WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _
If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message...
P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 33
... disk.
2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created.
AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It 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...
P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 34
... disk you created 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:\XXXXX.XXX, then press . To cancel this operation, press .
ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard...
P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 36
... may want 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 EEPROM.
The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 43
... choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
BIOS Update [Enabled]
This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2-14...
P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 50
... BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use this for monitors without power management or "green" features.
Even if installed, your screen saver does not display when you select [Blank Screen] for the above field.
[V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal scanning...
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Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
Starting Up
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... 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...
P4SGL-MX User Manual - Page 58
..., CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
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.
ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard...
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This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in multi-player skirmishes. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to deliver true vibrant colors.
Show Motherboard Information
Click this item to display the general specifications for the P4SGL-MX motherboard.
Browse Support CD
Click this item to display the support CD...
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... FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process.
If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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