User Guide Motherboard P4SGL-MX
E1117 Checklist First Edition November 2002 Copyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Features Contents ......................................................................................... iii FCC/CDC statements ...................................................................... v Federal Communications Commission Statement ................. v Canadian Department of Communications Statement ........... v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ..........................................................
Contents Safeguards 2.3 Main Menu .................................................................... 2-9 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave......................... 2-11 2.3.2 Keyboard Features ..................................................... 2-13 2.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................... 2-14 2.4.1 Chip Configuration ...................................................... 2-15 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration .............................................
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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
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 to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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P4SGL-MX specifications summary CPU 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.
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.
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.
1.1 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.
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1-4 1 ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 DIP Switches. This 3-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to set the CPU external frequency. 3 CPU Sockets. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel® Pentium® 4 P478 Willamette & Northwood Processor with 100 MHz system bus that allows 1.4 GHz ~ 2.6 GHz plus of core frequency. 4 NorthBridge Controller.
14 Super I/O chipset. This interface provides the commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a high-performance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a PS/2 keyboard and mouse port, a multi-mode parallel port, a game port and serial ports. 15 PCI slots. These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI and LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum output. 16 Audio/Modem CODEC. This audio CODEC is AC ’97 compliant.
1.4 Motherboard layout 20.9cm (8.2in) ATX Power Connector PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard CHA_FAN1 USBPWR_12 Bottom: Top: USB1 RJ-45 0 1 2 3 P4SGL-MX CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 SiS650 HOST/ Memory Controller RTL8201BL Line Out SW1 Line In Mic In Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Audio Codec FP_AUDIO1 SiS962L SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 PCI Slot 1 Super I/O ® PRI_IDE1 AUX1 CD1 SEC_IDE1 GAME_AUDIO VGA BUZZER1 24.4cm (9.
1.5 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. 3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. 4.
1.7 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 2GB non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR. A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it has a 184-pin footprint compared to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is double notched. 104 Pins P4SGL-MX 80 Pins ® P4SGL-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.8 Expansion slots The P4SGL-MX motherboard has three (3) expansion slots.
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1.9 1. Switches and Jumpers CPU Frequency Selection (SW Switches 1-3) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send the CPU. This allows the selection of the CPU’s external frequency (or Bus Clock). The Bus Clock multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU’s internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). SW1 ON ON 1 2 3 P4SGL-MX ON 1 2 3 ON 1 2 3 1 2 3 CPU 100.2MHz 133.4MHz 100.2MHz 133.4MHz MEM 100.2MHz 133.4MHz 133.6MHz 100.1MHz ON ON ON ® 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 CPU 100.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12,USBPWR34,USBPWR56) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). Both jumpers are set to pins 1-2 (+5V) by default because not all computers have the appropriate power supply to support this feature.
3. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS that includes the system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Short the solder points to clear CMOS. 4. Reinstall the battery.
1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device.
2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). P4SGL-MX FLOPPY1 ® PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P4SGL-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3.
4. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATXPWR1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.
6. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1, CPU_FAN1) CHA_FAN1 P4SGL-MX GND +12V Rotation The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of 1A (12W) at +12V. Orient the fans so that the heat sink fins allow air flow to go across the onboard heat sinks instead of the expansion slots. The fan wiring and plug may vary depending on the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin.
8. OnBoard LED This Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights-ON if there is standby power and lights-OFF when the power is turned off. P4SGL-MX SB_PWR1 ® ON Standby Power P4SGL-MX Onboard LED 9. OFF Powered Off Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L Line out_L P4SGL-MX MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices.
11. S/PDIF connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1) This 4-pin connector accomodates a 4-pin S/PDIF out connector for S/PDIF using a S/PDIF port bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIFOUT GND ® SPDIF_OUT1 +5V 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.
• System Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • System Message LED Lead (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system message LED that indicates receipt of messages from a fax/modem. The normal status for this LED is ON, when there is no incoming data signal. The LED blinks when data is received. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support.
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.
2.1 Managing and Updating your BIOS It is recommended that you save a copy of the motherboard’s original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the original 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.
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 . 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, “WARNING! File not found.” appears.
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. This file works only in DOS mode.
5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1.
6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary. When the programming is done, the message “Flashed Successfully” appears. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. This may cause boot problems.
2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings.
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.
Sub-menu Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown on the left) appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. To display a sub-menu, move the highlight to the field and press . The sub-menu appears. Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu as you would within a menu. Use the key to return to the main menu.
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.
2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, select [User Type HDD] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. Refer to the next section for details.
After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the 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. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives with more than 504MB storage capacity.
SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIO Mode [4] This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device.
2.4 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. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed.
PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. If a mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
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. SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [3T] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. SDRAM RAS Active Time [6T] This item controls the number of DDR SDRAM clocks used for DDR SDRAM parameters.
Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. This process normally consumes about 50-60 PCI clocks without PCI delayed transaction. Set this field to [Disabled] when using ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 compliant. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This field enables or disables the PCI 2.1 features.
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.
Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you to select primary graphics card or onboard VGA as the primary display BIOS. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [Onboard VGA] [AGP Slot] Onboard VGA [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Function [Enabled] This field allows you to turn on or off the USB 2.0 controller.
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. Set the IRQ field to [Yes] if you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are NOT using ICU. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] 2.
When set to [Max Saving], system power is conserved to its greatest amount. This setting automatically puts the system into suspend mode after a brief period of system inactivity. [Min Saving] allows the least power saving as the system enters suspend mode only after a long period of inactivity. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] You should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode.
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. Configuration options: [Soft off] [Suspend] 2.5.
Automatic Power Up [Disabled] This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures.
2.6 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 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. Configuration fields include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device.
Boot Virus Detection [Enabled] This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot sector. The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects a virus. If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use a virus-free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] This field speeds up the Power-On-Self Test (POST) routine by skipping retesting several times.
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. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit.
Chapter 3 Starting Up This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
3.1 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. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 3.
3.2.2 Software and drivers installation menus The support CD menu is composed of two screens. Click on the Right Arrow on the lower right corner of the first screen to display the second menu screen. To return to the first menu screen, click on the Left Arrow on the lower right corner of the second screen. 5.2.3 Software and drivers description The menu lists the drivers and applications that are available for this motherboard.
Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications This item installs the Cyberlink applications for video and audio. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. CLICK THE RIGHT ARROW TO SEE THE NEXT MENU E-Color 3Deep 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.
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. 1. Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Select desired update method. Click Next. 3.
3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/ external frequencies through the DMI Explorer.
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 Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC temperature (for supported processors only). Fan Warning Threshold Adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the PC fan rotation.
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. History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference. Fan Control Lets you enable/disable Smart Fan Control.
Device Summary Shows a summary of devices present in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. 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.
