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  • Page 1 P4SGL-MX User Guide...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 Program ...........

  • Page 4: Contents

    3.2.1 Running the support CD ..........3.2.2 Software drivers and installation menus ....3.3 Software Information........... 3.3.1 ASUS Update ............. 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ............Starting ASUS PC Probe ........Using ASUS PC Probe ......... ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon ....... 3-9...

  • Page 5: Fcc/Cdc Statements

    FCC/CDC statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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 viii. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 8: Asus Contact Information

    Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Support Hotline:...

  • Page 9: Specifications Summary

    P4SGL-MX specifications summary Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 Northwood/Willamette processors with frequency up to 2.2+ Ghz Chipset Northbridge: SIS SIS650GL HOST/Memory controller Southbridge: SIS SIS962L MuTIOL Media I/O Front Side Bus (FSB) 100 MHz (400 MHz data) Memory 2 x DDR DIMM Sockets Max.
  • 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 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0. Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SGL-MX motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Thank you for buying the ASUS P4SGL-MX motherboard! The ASUS P4SGL-MX motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to deliver the maximum performance for Pentium 4 processors. This motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. Unique ASUS features such as OnBoard Buzzer, Standby Power LED and more are included to ensure the best user experience and value in a motherboard.

  • Page 13: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard components ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard...
  • Page 14 ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. DIP Switches. This 3-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to set the CPU external frequency. CPU Sockets. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket ®...
  • Page 15 USB 2.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 20.9cm (8.2in) ATX Power Connector PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard CHA_FAN1 USBPWR_12 Bottom: Top: USB1 RJ-45 USB2 COM1 BUZZER1 P4SGL-MX CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 SiS650 RTL8201BL Line HOST/ Memory Controller Line AUX1 Accelerated Graphics Port Audio (AGP) Codec FP_AUDIO1 SiS962L...

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel ® Pentium ® 4 478/ Northwood Processor. P4SGL-MX Gold Arrow ® P4SGL-MX Socket 478 ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 18: System Memory

    80 Pins ® P4SGL-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Expansion slots The P4SGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots. The following sub- sections 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.

  • Page 19: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that support +1.5V and +3.3V AGP 4X cards. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. P4SGL-MX ® P4SGL-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 20: Jumpers

    1 2 3 1 2 3 100.2MHz 133.3MHz 100.2MHz 167.0MHz 166.6MHz 150.3MHz P4SGL-MX CPU External Frequency Selection Set the CPU frequency only to the recommended settings. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable. 1-10...
  • Page 21 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. USBPWR_12 +5VSB P4SGL-MX (Default) USBPWR_34 USBPWR_56 ® +5VSB P4SGL-MX USB Device Wake Up (Default) ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-11...
  • Page 22 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. P4SGL-MX CLRTC1 ® Short solder points to Clear CMOS P4SGL-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 23: Connectors

    For UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. NOTE: Orient the red markings P4SGL-MX on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 ® PIN 1 PIN 1 P4SGL-MX IDE Connectors ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-13...
  • Page 24 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4SGL-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector Serial connector (9-pin COM2 ) This 9-pin connector connects to the Serial COM2 bracket. Connect the COM2 cable to this connector and install the bracket on an available slot in the rear panel of the chassis.
  • Page 25 +12V DC +12V DC ® P4SGL-MX ATX Power Connectors If you will need to replace the power supply in the future, make sure that your new ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured system.
  • Page 26 +12V Rotation ® P4SGL-MX 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on...
  • Page 27 P4SGL-MX FP_AUDIO1 ® P4SGL-MX Front Panel Audio Connector 10. Hard disk connector (2-pin IDE_LED1) This 2-pin connector connects to the front panel HD LED and lights up on every read/write activity of any of the disc drives connected to the primary or secondary IDE slots.
  • Page 28 SPDIF_OUT1 P4SGL-MX ® P4SGL-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is not included in the package. 12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
  • Page 29 ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 1-19...
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SGL-MX Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS utility that is bundled with the support CD. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility.
  • Page 32 5. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press <Enter>. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed.

  • Page 33: Using Asus Aflash To Update The Bios

    2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard.

  • Page 34: Updating The Bios

    Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.
  • Page 35 Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the boot disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. Chapter 2: BIOS Information...

  • Page 36: Bios Setup Program

    EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 37: Legend Bar

    2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key(s) Function Description <F1>...

  • Page 38: Main Menu

    Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard...
  • Page 39 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette.

  • Page 40: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - for ZIP-compatible disk drives [MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-11...
  • Page 41 After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to return to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, the hard disk drive field displays the size for the hard disk drive that you configured. Translation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this field.

  • Page 42: Keyboard Features

    Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-13...

  • Page 43: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu CPU Speed This displays the current speed of the CPU installed. CPU Frequency Multiple This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU’s internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the system bus and PCI bus.

  • Page 44: Chip Configuration

    The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. Configuration options: [User Defined] [By SPD] The SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) become configurable only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-15...
  • Page 45 SDRAM CAS Latency [2.5T] This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command.

  • Page 46: I/O Device Configuration

    These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial connectors. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. UART2 Use As [COM Port] This field allows you to select the device on which to assign UART2. Configuration options: [COM Port] [IR] ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-17...

  • Page 47: Pci Configuration

    Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] This field allows you to set the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you disable this field, the Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations are not available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.

  • Page 48: Onboard Pci Devices Control

    This field enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any modem/audio device and enables it, otherwise it is set to [Disabled]. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-19...

  • Page 49: Pci Irq Resource Exclusion

    2.4.3.2 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The setting [No/ICU] for an IRQ field indicates that you are using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU), and that this particular IRQ is NOT required by a legacy ISA card.
  • Page 50 720mA current. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1~2 Min] [2~3 Min] [4~5 min] [8~9 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [1 Hour] ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-21...

  • Page 51: Power-Up Control

    PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off] When set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [Suspend] allows the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds puts the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds powers off the system.

  • Page 52: Hardware Monitor

    If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP”. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-23...

  • Page 53: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select four types of boot devices using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space> key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to boot device on system power up.

  • Page 54: Exit Menu

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Interrupt Mode [APIC] The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows you to distribute interrupt routings other than the 16 IRQs.

  • Page 55: Exit Saving Changes

    Exit Saving Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the PC is turned off.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Starting-Up

    Install an operating system The P4SGL-MX motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only.

  • Page 58: Software Drivers And Installation Menus

    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.

  • Page 59: Cyberlink Video And Audio Applications

    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 contents in graphical format.

  • Page 60: Software Information

    3.3 Software information 3.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.

  • Page 61: Asus Pc Probe

    DMI Explorer. Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether to show the screen again when you open PC Probe or not. To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box.

  • Page 62: Using Asus Pc Probe

    Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Temperature Warning Threshold Adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Monitor Summary Temperature Monitor Shows a summary of the items Shows the PC temperature (for being monitored.
  • Page 63 Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.

  • Page 64: Asus Pc Probe Task Bar Icon

    Utility NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring.

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