This is a user guide for Asus P4S800-MX motherboard
This guide introduces the ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard, covering safety information, package contents, and detailed installation instructions for the CPU, memory, expansion cards, and internal connections. It also explains how to configure BIOS settings, update the firmware, and use the included utilities.
The manual lists the board’s technical specifications, including chipset, supported CPUs, memory capacity, expansion slots, integrated graphics, audio, LAN, USB ports, and power connectors. It also describes the driver and utility menus, and provides contact information for ASUS support.
| Chipset | SiS661 FX, SiS963L |
|---|---|
| Front Side Bus (FSB) | 800/533/400 MHz |
| Memory slots | 2 × 184‑pin DDR DIMM sockets, up to 2 GB |
| Supported memory types | PC3200/2700/2100 unbuffered non‑ECC DDR DIMMs |
| Expansion slots | 1 × AGP 8X/4X (1.5 V), 3 × PCI |
| Integrated graphics | SiS Real256E |
| Storage interfaces | 2 × UltraATA133, PIO Mode 0‑4 |
| Audio codec | ADI AD1888 6‑channel audio CODEC |
| LAN controller | VIA 6103L 10/100 LAN PHY |
| USB ports | 4 × USB 2.0/1.1 ports + 1 × USB 2.0 connector for two additional ports |
| Form factor | Micro‑ATX (9.6 in × 9.6 in) |
| BIOS flash memory | 2 Mb Flash EEPROM |
The board uses a Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette processors.