Asus P4S8X-MX Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUS
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P4S8X-MX motherboard! P4S8X-MX motherboard!
P4S8X-MX motherboard! P4S8X-MX motherboard!
P4S8X-MX motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
MotherboardMotherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard ASUS P4S8X-MX motherboard
CablesCables
CablesCables
Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
Floppy disk drive cable
AccessoriesAccessories
AccessoriesAccessories
Accessories I/O shield
Application CDsApplication CDs
Application CDsApplication CDs
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD
DocumentationDocumentation
DocumentationDocumentation
Documentation User guide
1.3 Special features
SiS661GX/964 chipsetSiS661GX/964 chipset
SiS661GX/964 chipsetSiS661GX/964 chipset
SiS661GX/964 chipset
Embedded in this motherboard is the SiS661GX/964 chipset that
integrates various SiS-developed technologies to ensure an efficient and
reliable computing performance.
The SiS661GX chipset provides a high performance host interface for the
Intel
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4 processor, and supports AGP 8X and DDR400. The
SiS661GX features the SiS HyperStreaming™ Engine that smartly manages
data streams between peripherals, core logic chipsets, front side bus,
memory and graphic interfaces. This technology dramatically optimizes and
improves the entire computer system performance.
Providing I/O and peripheral support is the SiS964 Southbridge, which
integrates various I/O functions including dual-channel ATA133 bus master
IDE, USB 2.0/1.1, Ethernet, and audio controllers. The SiS964 provides