Asus P4S8X User's Guide

MotherboardP4S8X-XUser Guide

xP4S8X-X specifications summary2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI 2.3.1,WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS 2PCI 2.2, USB 2.0, USB 1.1, WfM 2.0,

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theP4S8X-X motherboard. It includes briefdescriptions of the motherboard components,and illustrations

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4S8X-X motherboard!The ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard delivers a host of new f

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide1-31.3 Motherboard componentsBefore you install the motherboard, learn about its major components andavailable feat

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug fromthe ATX 12V power supply.CPU socket. A 478-p

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide1-5LAN PHY. The SiS 963 integrated 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet with RealtekRTL8201BL external PHY supports your local

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special Features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe P4S8X-X motherboard supports the latest I

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide1-71.5 Motherboard layoutFLOPPYPANELCDCHA_FANSiS648HOST/MemoryControllerAUXP4S8X-XGAMESuperI/O2MbitFlashBIOSPCI Slo

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard componentsor change any

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide1-91.7 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis toensure

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: Product introduction1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)1.8.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Fo

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide1-111.8.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionFollow these steps to install a DIMM.1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressingthe retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide1-13Vendor Model Type/SizeHynix HY5DU28822BT-J PC2700/256MBKingmax KDL648T4AA PC2700/256MBKingmax KDL648T4AA PC2700

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Expansion slotsThe motherboard has six PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot.To install and c

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide1-151.11 Jumpers1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the c

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.You can clear the CM

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide1-171. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable.

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction3. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide1-195. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740m

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ...vSafety information ...

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB header (10-1 pin USB56)If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is availablefor addit

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide1-2110. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.9. In

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction• System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI)This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a s

Chapter 2This chapter tells how to change system settingsthrough the BIOS Setup menus. Detaileddescriptions of the BIOS parameters are alsoprovided.

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 P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-35. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in the BIOSfile name that you downloaded from t

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOSCreating a bootable diskAFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates th

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-55. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>.The Save Current BIOS To File

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 P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-72.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 (BIOS Auto-recovery Procedure)The CrashFree BIOS 2 feature allows users to boot the compu

ivSafeguardsContents2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 (BIOS Auto-recovery Procedure) . 2-72.1.4 BIOS beep codes ...

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that you can update usingthe provided utility d

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-92.2.2 Legend barAt the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allowyou to naviga

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS information2.3 Main MenuWhen you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.Sub-menuNote that a right pointer symbol (a

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-11Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K,

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS information2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If aut

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-13If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select[None].Other options for th

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS informationMaximum LBA CapacityThis field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity as calculated by the BIOSbased on the drive infor

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-15Boot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot.Confi

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS informationCPU External Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual])This feature tells the clock generator what frequency

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-17CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]This field allows you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] totu

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:•

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.1 Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2–5,

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-19SDRAM Command Lead-off Time [Auto]When set to [2T], memory read/write commands are issued 1 clock cycle behindt

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationFloppy Disk Access Control [R/W]When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files fr

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-212.4.3 PCI ConfigurationSlot 1/4, Slot 2/6, Slot 3, Slot 5 IRQ [Auto]These fields automatically assign the IRQ f

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.3.2 PCI IRQ Resource ExclusionIRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for ea

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-232.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns offthe video display an

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5.1 Power Up ControlHDD Power Down [Disabled]Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of inac

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-25Wake/Power Up On Ext. Modem [Disabled]This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up th

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6 Boot MenuCPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]The onboard hardware monitor automatic

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide2-27ATAPI CD-ROMThis field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the bootsequence. Pressing [Ente

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

2-28Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setupprogram, save your changes an

Chapter 3This chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with the motherboardpackage.Software support

3-2Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system(OS). Always install

ASUS P4S8X-X motherboard user guide3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installeddevices. In

3-4Chapter 3: Software supportMicrosoft DirectX DriverThis item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver.PC-CILLIN 2002This item installs the PC-cillin 2

viiAbout this guideConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used througho

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

ixP4S8X-X specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEAudioLANSpecial featuresRear panel I/OInternal I/OOverclock Feat