Asus P4SGL-MX User's Guide

MotherboardP4SGL-MXUser Guide

xP4SGL-MX specifications summary* Specifications are subject to change without notice.BIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilityForm FactorSupport CD

1-1ASUS P4SGL-MX MotherboardThis chapter gives information about the ASUSP4SGL-MX motherboard that came with thesystem.This chapter includes the mothe

1-21.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4SGL-MX motherboard!The ASUS P4SGL-MX motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologiesto deliv

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard1-334 5 616121514113171127910818 19 20 212628 2527 2223241.3 Motherboard components

1-4Chapter 1: Motherboard Information121311ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plugfrom the ATX 12V power supply.DIP Switc

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard1-5Super I/O chipset. This interface provides the commonly used Super I/Ofunctionality. The chipset supports a high-performan

1-6Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.4 Motherboard layoutFLOPPY1PANEL1BATTERY1CD1CPU_FAN1SiS650HOST/MemoryControllerPS/2T: MouseB: KeyboardGAME_AUD

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard1-71.5 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard componentsor change any mother

1-8Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.8 Expansion slotsThe P4SGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. The following sub-sections describe t

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard1-91.8.2 Standard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmab

iiChecklistCopyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-10Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.9 Switches and JumpersP4SGL-MX®P4SGL-MX CPUExternal Frequency SelectionCPUSW1MEM100.2MHzON123133.4MHzON123100

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard1-112. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12,USBPWR34,USBPWR56)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mo

1-12Chapter 1: Motherboard InformationP4SGL-MX®P4SGL-MX Clear RTC RAM SettingShort solder pointsto Clear CMOSCLRTC13. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC1)Thi

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard1-131.10 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_I

1-14Chapter 1: Motherboard Information2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard1-154. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs fro

1-16Chapter 1: Motherboard InformationDo not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack ofsufficient air flow within the system may

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard1-179. Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1)This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow

1-18Chapter 1: Motherboard Information12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.P4SG

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard1-19• System Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER)This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows youto h

iiiFeaturesContentsContents ... iiiFCC/CDC statements...

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-1This chapter gives information about the ASUSP4SGL-MX Basic Input/Output System(BIOS).This chapter includes updating the B

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.1 Managing and Updating your BIOS2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to e

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-35. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in the BIOSfile name that you downloaded from the ASUS we

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS InformationThe BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only. Whatyou see on your screen may not be exactly the same a

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-51. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (seeASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS Information6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS i

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-72.2 BIOS Setup programUse the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguringyour system, or promp

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.2.2 Legend barAt the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allowyou to navigate throu

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-92.3 Main MenuWhen you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.Sub-menu Note that a right pointer symbol (as

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS InformationHalt On [All Errors]This field specifies the types of errors that will cause the system to halt.Configuration options:

ivSafeguardsContents2.3 Main Menu ... 2-92.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave...

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-112.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If autom

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS InformationAfter making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to return tothe Main menu. When the Main menu

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-13SMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysisand Report

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.4 Advanced MenuCPU SpeedThis displays the current speed of the CPU installed.CPU Frequency MultipleThis field display

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-15PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. If amou

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS InformationSDRAM CAS Latency [2.5T]This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the timethe data actually bec

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-17Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is accessing8-bit ISA

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.4.3 PCI ConfigurationOnboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]This field allows you to set the address of the onboard paralle

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-19Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card]This field allows you to select primary graphics card or onboard VGA as theprimary display

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS InformationIRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being usedby a legacy

vFCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two co

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-21When set to [Max Saving], system power is conserved to its greatest amount. Thissetting automatically puts the system int

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS InformationPWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off]When set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system power-offbutton

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-23Automatic Power Up [Disabled]This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure yoursystem to powe

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.6 Boot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select four types of boot devices using the up and downarrow keys

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard2-25Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot sector.The sy

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS InformationLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on theSetup menus. When

3-1ASUS P4SGL-MX MotherboardThis chapter helps you power up your systemand install drivers and utilities that came with thesupport CD.Starting UpChapt

3-2Chapter 3: Starting-Up3.1 Install an operating systemThe P4SGL-MX motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP operatingsystems (OS). Always insta

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard3-33.2.2 Software and drivers installation menus5.2.3 Software and drivers descriptionThe menu lists the drivers and applicat

3-4Chapter 3: Starting-UpCyberlink Video and Audio ApplicationsThis item installs the Cyberlink applications for video and audio.ASUS Screen SaverThis

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard3-53.3 Software information3.3.1 ASUS UpdateThe ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers.Thi

3-6Chapter 3: Starting-UpThe PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that ASUSPC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard3-7Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringTemperature MonitorShows the PC temperature (forsupported processors only).Temperature Warnin

3-8Chapter 3: Starting-UpSettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times of thePC’s temperature, fan rotation, andvoltages

ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard3-9ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probe iconbrings up a menu to open or exitASUS PC Probe and pause orresum

viiConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.W

viiiASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447Genera

ixP4SGL-MX specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEAudioLANSpecial FeaturesBack Panel I/O PortsInternal I/OConnect