Asus P4S8X User Manual

Motherboard®P4S8XUser Manual

ASUS P4S8X motherboard

82Chapter 5: Software support5.3 P4S8X Motherboard Support CDNOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change without notice.To begin using your su

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide83Utilities:• Winbond Voice Editor: Installs aconvenient utility to customizevocal POST messages.• Winbond Smart Mana

84Chapter 5: Software support5.4 Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0 or 1The Promise® chip, PDC20376, onboard the P4S8X, offers a highperformance Redu

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide855.4.1 Installing the Hard DisksThe RAID 0 setting allows users to reformat two hard disks with the samenew OS simu

86Chapter 5: Software support2. Press <Ctrl-F> keys to display the FastBuild™ Utility Main Menu:1. Boot-up your computer once more. If this

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide875.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 Array1. In the FastBuild™ Utility Main Menu, select Auto Setup [1]. The screenbelow is d

88Chapter 5: Software supportRAIDDo you want the disk image to be duplicated to another?(Yes/No)Y -Create and DuplicateN -Create Only1. In the FastB

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide89NOTES for Troubleshooting Array Set Ups: Always use two separateUltraDMA/100 cables for linking each of two hard di

90Chapter 5: Software support5.4.5 Other FastBuild Utility CommandsCommand options 3-6 on the FastBuild™ Utility Main Menu are not requiredfor settin

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide918. Confirm the command to copy data from the intact source hard disk ontoa new replacement hard disk. A progres

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide1Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4S8X motherboard!The ASUS P4S8X motherboard delivers a host of new features

92Chapter 5: Software supportThe P4S8X support CD contains several IDE and RAID 0 or 1 drivers in thePromise folder, including Windows, NetWare and Nt

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide935.5.4 Installing the Promise® FastTrak376™ Driver ina New Windows 2000 / XP System1. Read ASUS support CD in anoth

94Chapter 5: Software support5.6 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor yourcomputer system’s vital components, su

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide955.6.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the items beingmonitored.Temperature MonitorSh

96Chapter 5: Software referenceInformationSettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times ofthe PC’s temperature, fan rota

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide97Device SummaryShows a summary of devices in yourPC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to thePC, such as CPU ty

98Chapter 5: Software reference5.6.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconWhen the ASUS PC Probesenses a problem with yourPC, portions of the ASUS PCProbe icon

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide995.7 ASUS Live UpdateASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard’sBIOS and drivers. The

100Chapter 5: Software reference4. From the selection that appears,choose a logo image. Click Next.5. When you click on an image, itdisplays larger on

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide1016. The next screen prompts you toflash the original BIOS to update itwith the new boot logo. Click Flashto update

2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.2Core SpecificationsThe P4S8X motherboard is designed and assembled according to the higheststandards. This ASUS mo

102Chapter 5: Software reference5.9 3Deep Color TunerThe 3-Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD colormonitor to maximize the color qu

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide1034. Select the color squares whichmost closely blend and match withthe background.5. The next step repeatsthe colo

104Chapter 5: Software reference5.10 Winbond Voice EditorThe Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocalPOST messages. Install the

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide105Changing the default language1. Click on the Load button. awindow showing the availablelanguages appears.2. Select

106Chapter 5: Software referenceYou may want to create a separate folder for your wave files so youcan locate them easily in one place.Customizing you

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide107If you receive an error message telling you that the files exceed the totalallowable size, do one or all of the fo

108Chapter 5: Software reference5.11 Winbond Smart ManagerThe Winbond Smart Manager is a clever utility that helps secure the PC witha smart card cont

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide109The auto-installer implements all ofthe drivers, base components anddisplays the Winbond Smart Managerprogram grou

110Chapter 5: Software reference6. Insert the SIM card into the cardreader. Click the telephone iconto open SIM / GSMPhonebooks button.5. Right cl

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide1115.11.3 Smart Manager ModesReturn to the Windbond Smart Manager icon on the bottom right handcorner of the Windows

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide31.3 Special FeaturesASUS EZ Plug™ (See page 33.)This patented ASUS technology uses the existing power supplyin

112Chapter 5: Software reference5.12.2 The C-Media Applications1. Activate the Multi-Channel Audio Demo program from the PCI AudioApplications group o

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide1132. The PCI Multi-Channel Audio Demo has several Demos to help finetune your PC speaker system. The Help menu feat

114Chapter 5: Software reference

Glossary

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ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide11513941394 is the IEEE designation for a high performance serial bus tht offers data transfersat 100/200/400 Mbps. T

116Appendix: GlossaryBus Master IDEPIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access andwaiting for mechanical events. Bus ma

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide117I/O (Input/Output)The data transfers from the input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to theoutput devic

118Appendix: GlossaryRDRAM (Rambus DRAM)Developed by Rambus, Inc., this type of memory can deliver up to 1.6GB of data persecond. RDRAM is the first i

Index

4Chapter 1: Product introductionLocationProcessor Support Socket 478 for Intel® P4™ Processors ... 4Chipsets SiS® 648 North

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ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide119IndexSymbols3Deep Color TunerUsing 99AAccelerated Graphics Port 23ASUS MyLogo™ 97ASUS PC ProbeUsing 91ASUS Upd

120IndexIRQ assigments 22Expansion slots 21FFloppy 3 Mode 51HHard Disk Drives (HDDs)CHS Capacity 54Cylinders 54Heads 54LBA Capacity 54Primary/S

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide121RRAID 1 or 0 82SSDRAMActive to Precharge Time 61CAS Latency 61Configuration 61RAS to CAS Delay 61Serial Ports

122Index

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide51.4.1 Component Locations46 72111516814182623321113122427282 51910172031329922253033 3443 42 41 393637383540

6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Value-added SolutionsSoftware Audio(Optional): On audio models, a 963 digital audio CODEC,CMI-9739A supports 6-Ch

Chapter 2Hardware information

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ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide72.1 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensure tha

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

8Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutThe audio and LAN features are optional. These components aregrayed out in the above motherboar

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide92.2.1 Layout contentsCPU, Memory and Expansion Slots1) Socket 478 p. 12 Installing the CPU2) Heatsink p. 14 Installi

10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change any m

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide112.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero InsertionFor

12Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.2. Un

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide133. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked cornermatches the base of the socket lever.4. Carefully i

14Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a speciallydesigned heats

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide152. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink.Align and snap the four hooks of the retent

16Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect the CPU fa

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide172.5 System memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DI

iiiFeaturesAbout this guideThis user manual contains complete information for installing the ASUSP4S8X motherboard.How this guide is organized• Chapte

18Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.2 Memory configurationsYou may install any DDR DIMMs with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and1GB densities into the thr

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide193. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snapback in place and the DIMM is properly seat

20Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unloc

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide212.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard hassix PCI slots and one

22Chapter 2: Hardware informationStandard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programma

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide232.6.3 PCI slotsThere are six 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as a LAN card, S

24Chapter 2: Hardware information1. USB Device Wake-Up (3 x 3 pin USBPWR_12, _34, _56)The default setting, [1-2] (+5V) disables the USB wake-up featur

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide25P4S8X®P4S8X Internal Line Out SelectorFP_LO_SWLBLOLFLOLBLORFLORFP_LO_SWR2. Line out selector (2 x 2 pin FP_LO_SWR,

26Chapter 2: Hardware informationP4S8X®P4S8X Clear RTC RAMCLRTCNormal Clear CMOS(Default)12324. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)You can clear the CMOS memory of

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide272.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.IMPORTANT! Ribbon c

ivSafeguardsContentsAbout this guide ... iiiHow this guide is organized ...

28Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Universal Serial Bus Ports 1 and 2 (Black, Two x 4-pin USB)Four USB ports are available for connecting USB devi

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide296. Serial Port and Header (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1, 10-1 pin COM2)One serial port can be used for pointing device

30Chapter 2: Hardware informationSome pins are used for connectors or power sources. These areclearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard L

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide3110. IDE Connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE / SEC_IDE, PRI_ATA133)Three connectorS support the UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE ha

32Chapter 2: Hardware information11. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. Afte

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide3313. ATX power connectors and ASUS EZ Plug™(20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX+12V, 4-pin AUX+12V)These connectors connect to

34Chapter 2: Hardware information15. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX, MODEM) (optional)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio in

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide3516. Digital audio connector (6 pin SPDIF) (optional)This connector connects an S/PDIF audio module that allows dig

36Chapter 2: Hardware informationP4S8X®P4S8X 1394 HeadersIEEE1394_2GroundGroundTPA2+TPA2-TPB2-TPB2+Ground+12VP4S8X®P4S8X Chassis Alarm LeadCHASSIS+5V

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide37P4S8X®P4S8X SMBus ConnectorSMB1SMBCLKGroundSMBDATA+3VFLOATINGP4S8X®P4S8X SATA Connectors PRI_SATASEC_SATAGNDRSATA_T

vContents4.3.2 Keyboard Features ... 584.4 Advanced Menu ...

38Chapter 2: Hardware information22. Smart Card Reader connector (14-1 pin SMARTCON) (optional)This connector accommodates a Smart Card Reader that a

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide39P4S8X®P4S8X Audio Panel ConnectorFP_AUDIOLineOut_RLMICLineOut_FRLineOut_FLNCMICPWRNCAGNDLineOut_RR24. Front panel

40Chapter 2: Hardware informationPanel Connector (20 pin PANEL)The following diagram illustrates items 25-29:P4S8X®P4S8X System Panel Connectors* Requ

Chapter 3Powering up

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ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide413.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be sure tha

42Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Vocal POST MessagesThis motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support aspecial feature called the ASUS POS

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide43No keyboard detected • Check your keyboard if properlyconnected to the purple PS/2connector on the rear panel.• See

44Chapter 3: Powering up3.3 Powering off the computerYou must first exit the operating system and shut down the system beforeswitching off the power.

Chapter 4BIOS setup

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

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ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide454.1 Managing and updating your BIOSIt is recommended that you save a copy of the motherboard’s originalBIOS to a bo

46Chapter 4: BIOS Setup5. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in theBIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide476. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File scr

48Chapter 4: BIOS Setup1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (see the ASUSwebsite: www.asus.com) and save to the boot floppy disk yo

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide497. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the FlashROM. The boot block is updated automaticall

50Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you canupdate using the provided utility described i

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide514.2.1 BIOS menu barThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this menu to make ch

52Chapter 4: BIOS SetupGeneral helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help screen. You may la

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide53System Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, m

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

54Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide55If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None].Other options for the Ty

56Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTranslation Method [LBA]Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing(LBA) is enabled, the 28-b

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide57SMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,Analysis and

58Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.2 Keyboard FeaturesBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon systemboot

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide59Language [English]This field displays the BIOS language version.Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Dis

60Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4 Advanced MenuCPU Frequency Multiple (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual])This field displays the frequency multiple between t

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide61CPU VCore [1.750V] (for Willamette), [1.500V] (for Northwood)When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is set to [

62Chapter 4: BIOS SetupUSB Legacy Support [Auto]This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Thedefault of [Auto] permits the system

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide634.4.1 Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items

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

64Chapter 4: BIOS SetupChipset Clock Mode [Synchronous]When set to [Synchronous], AGP/PCI frequency is coordinated with theCPU frequency. When set to

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide65Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards.Setting

66Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationFloppy Disk Access Control [R/W]When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from being

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide67Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.[Normal] allows no

68Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSlot 1/4, 2/6, 3, 5 IRQ [Auto]These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The defaultsetting for each field is

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide694.4.3.1 Onboard PCI Devices ControlUSB 2.0 Function [Enabled]This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (US

70Chapter 4: BIOS SetupIRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field isbeing used by a legacy (non-PnP

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide714.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This featureturns off the video display and sh

72Chapter 4: BIOS SetupVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitorpower management.

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide734.5.1 Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system afte

Chapter 1Product introduction

74Chapter 4: BIOS SetupPower On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn onthe system. This f

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide754.5.2 Hardware MonitorQ-FAN Function [Disabled]The default enables automatic FAN control. Configuration options:[D

76Chapter 4: BIOS SetupBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootdevices listed using the up and down arrow

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide77Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)]The default enables INT18 Devices. Select [SCSI/Onboard ATA BootD

78Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSetup program, save your changes and exit S

ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide79Load Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup menus.

80Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Chapter 5Software support

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ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide815.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2 operatingsystem (OS). Al