Asus P4S533-VM manual

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    Motherboard ® P4S533-VM User Manual[...]

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    ii Checklist Copyright © 2002 ASUST eK 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[...]

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    iii Features About this guide This user manual contains complete information for installing the ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard. How this guide is organized • Chapter 1: Product introduction. A summary of product features and special attributes of new technologies. • Chapter 2: Hardware information. A list of hardware setup procedures and descriptio[...]

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    iv Safeguards Contents About this guide .............................................................................. ii i How this guide is organized .................................................... ii i Conventions used in this guide ............................................... ii i Safety information .....................................[...]

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    v Contents 2.8 Connectors ........................................................................... 2 9 Chapter 3: Powering up ......................................................... 41 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................... 41 3.3 Powering off the computer ........................................[...]

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    vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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. Disconnect all power cables[...]

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    vii 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 [...]

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    viii ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 General T el: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support: MB/Others (T el): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (T el): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (T el): +[...]

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    Chapter 1 Product introduction[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-E motherboard[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 1 W elcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS ® P4S533-VM motherboard! The ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features to ensure long-lasting, superlative performance. The ASUS ® P4S533-VM motherboard is the prime choice for home PCs and workstations. The P4S533-VM incorporates the Intel ® Pentium[...]

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    2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Core Specifications The P4S533-VM motherboard is designed and assembled according to the highest standards. This ASUS motherboard represents the latest advances to supply users the finest componentry available today ... Latest 533MHz P4 Processor T echnology : Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 Northwood Processor . Th[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 3 1.3 V alue-added Solutions Software Audio : On audio models, a digital audio CODEC, CMI-9738 supports 4-Ch output, and the SiS962L supports the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Output module for coaxial and fiber interfaces. Experience surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. Smart Card Reader Support : A[...]

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    4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Location Processor Support Socket 478 for Intel ® P4 ™ Processors ............................. 2 Chipsets SiS ® 651 North Bridge ..................................................... 3 SiS ® 962L South Bridge ................................................. 12 2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM ................[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 5 1.4.1 Component Locations 23 4 5 12 16 20 19 1 18 13 21 26 15 14 9 11 10 17 24 6 8 7 25 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 37 36 34[...]

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    Chapter 2 Hardware information[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 7 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The P4S533-VM uses the micro- A TX form factor that measures 24.4 cm (9.6 in.) x 20.9 cm (8.2 in.), a standard fit for most chassis. Do not overtighten the scre[...]

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    8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard layout The audio and LAN features are optional. These components are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. FLOPPY1 P ANEL1 IR_CON1 BA TTERY1 CD1 CPU_F AN1 SiS651 HOST/ Memory Controller PS/2 T : Mouse B: Ke yboard GAME_AUDIO Mic In Line Out Line In AUX1 IDE_LED1 USBPWR_34 P4S533-VM ® SMARTCON[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 9 2.2.1 Layout contents CPU, Memory and Expansion Slots 1) Socket 478 p. 12 Installing the C PU 2) Heatsink p. 14 Installing the Heatsink and Fan 3) Memory p. 17 System Memory Support 4) PCI 1/2/3 p. 21 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 5) AGP 4x p. 23 Accelerated Graphics Slot Motherboard Settings (Switches and J[...]

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    10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Before you proceed T ake 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[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 11 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview 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 . The Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 478-pin package uses the Flip-Chip Pin Grid [...]

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    12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90 ° -100 ° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90 ° -100 ° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in co[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 13 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever . 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. W[...]

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    14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. Y ou do not have to remove the retent[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 15 2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base. Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention mechanism to the module base. Make sure that the fan and retenti[...]

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    16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPUF AN1. 3. Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. When secure, the retention locks [...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 17 2.5 System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NO[...]

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    18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.2 Memory configurations Y ou may install any DDR DIMMs with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB densities into the two DIMM sockets. Use the following three combinations to install DDR DIMMs. DIMM Location 184-pin DDR DIMM T otal Memory Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) 6 4MB, 1 2 8MB, 2 56 MB, 512MB, 1 G B x 1 = Socket 2[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 19 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to bo[...]

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    20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 21 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to insta[...]

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    22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 1 1 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real T ime [...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 23 2.6.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Gra[...]

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    24 Chapter 2: Hardware information P4S533-VM ® P4S533-VM CP U External Frequency Selection FSJ1 CPU 100MHz DDR 200MHz 1 100MHz 266MHz 1 100MHz 333MHz 1 CPU 133MHz DDR 200MHz 1 133MHz 266MHz 1 133MHz 333MHz 1 (Default) 1. CPU External Frequency Selection (FSJ1 Jumpers 1 – 5) This option tells the clock generator which frequency to send to the CPU[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 25 2. USB Device W ake-Up (USBPWR_12, _34, _56) The default setting, [1-2] (+5V) disables the USB wake-up feature. Reset these jumpers to pins [2-3] (+5VSB) to wake up the computer using USB devices. The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. If this r[...]

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    26 Chapter 2: Hardware information P4S533-VM ® P4S533-VM Internal Line Out Connectors FP_LO_SWL FP_LO_SWR BLOL FLOL BLOR FLOR 3. Line out selector (FP_LO_SWR, FP_LO_SWL) (on audio models only) By default, these jumpers are shorted (jumper caps on) to route the signal from the audio controller to the rear panel Line Out jack to make it available fo[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 27 P4S533-VM ® P4S533-VM Clear RTC RAM Setting Short solder points to Clear CMOS CLRTC1 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) These solder points allow you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM da[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 29 2.8 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard. IMPORT ANT! Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin 1 in the connector scoket. 1. PS/2 Mouse Port (Green, 6-pin PS2KBMS) The system automatically directs IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if on[...]

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    30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Universal Serial Bus Ports 1 and 2 (Black, T wo x 4-pin USB) Four USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. 5. Serial Port and Header (T eal/T urquoise 9-pin COM1, 10-1 pin COM2) One serial port can be used for pointing devices, printers or other serial devices. An onboard header supports a serial bra[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 31 Mic Line In Line Out 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors 7. Audio Connectors (Three 1/8 ” AUDIO) (optional) The Line Out (lime) connects a headphone or speakers. The Line In (light blue) connects a tape players or other audio sources. The Mic (pink) connects a microphone. NOTE! The functions of the audio con[...]

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    32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard. 10. IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read [...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 33 1 1. IDE Connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1 / SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable ’ s blue connector to the PRI_IDE1 (recommended) or to the SEC_IDE1 connector; then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA133/100/66 slave device (har[...]

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    34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 12. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 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). P4S533-VM ® NOTE: Or[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 35 14. A TX power connectors (20-pin A TXPWR1, 4-pin A T X12V1) These connectors connect to an A TX 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. In addition t[...]

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    36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 16. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM) (optional) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector . It also allows the sh[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 37 17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1) (optional) This connector connects an S/PDIF audio module that allows digital instead of analog sound output. Connect one end of the audio cable to the S/PDIF Out connector on the motherboard, and the other end to the S/PDIF module. P4S533-VM ® P4S533-VM Digi[...]

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    38 Chapter 2: Hardware information P4S533-VM ® P4S533-VM Intel Panel Connector FP_AUDIO1 BOUT_L MIC2 LOUT_R LOUT_L NC MICPWR +5V A AGND_A 1 BOUT_R 20. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) (on audio models only) This is an interface for the Intel ® front panel audio cable that supplies convenient connection and control of audio devices[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 39 P4S533-VM ® P4S533-VM SIRQ1 Connector SIRQ1 SERIRQ GND 21. Serial IRQ connector (2 pin SIRQ1) (optional) This connector supports the serial IRQ cable. This cable is required by some PCI cards like those with PCMCIA function.[...]

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    40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Panel Connector (20 pin P ANEL) The following diagram illustrates items 22-27: P4S533-VM ® P4S533-VM System Panel Connectors * Requires an A TX power supply . PLED Ground MLED PWR +5VSB +5V Speaker Speaker Connector Power LED Ground +5 V Reset SW SMI Lead Message LED ExtSMI# Ground Reset Ground Ground A TX Power [...]

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    Chapter 3 Powering up[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 41 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are of f. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protecto[...]

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    42 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.3 Powering off the computer Y ou must first exit the operating system and shut down the system before switching off the power . For A TX power supplies, you can press the A TX power switch after exiting or shutting down the operating system. If you use Windows 95/98/2000/XP , click the Start button, click Shut Down, then[...]

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    Chapter 4 BIOS setup[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 43 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory W riter utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later . AFLASH.EXE is a Flash [...]

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    44 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS T o File screen appears. 6. T ype a filename and the path, for example, A:XXX-XX.XXX, then press <Enter>.[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 45 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (see the ASUS Contact Information on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier . 2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3. At the “ A: ” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>. 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press [...]

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    46 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary . This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. When the programming is done, the message “ Flashed Successfully ” appears. 8. Follow the onscreen instru[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 47 4.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. ” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “ Run Setup ”[...]

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    48 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADV ANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. BOOT Use this menu [...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 49 General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Y ou may launch this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding fun[...]

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    50 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour , minute, second. V alid values for hour , minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <T ab> or <Shift> + <T ab> keys to move between the hour , mi[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 51 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave T ype [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, this may be because the hard dis[...]

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    52 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Other options for the T ype field are: [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 A T API Device] - f[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 53 T ranslation 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 . Configur[...]

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    54 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) 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[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 55 4.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Of f] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 charac[...]

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    56 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Language [English] This field displays the BIOS language version. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you to set passwords. T o set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press <Enter>. T ype in a password then press <Enter>. Y ou can type up to eight alphanumeri[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 57 4.4 Advanced Menu CPU Frequency Multiple (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual]) This field displays the frequency multiple between the CPU ’ s internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency . CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual]) The setting displayed in this field depends on the [...]

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    58 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 59 4.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2 – 5, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2 – 5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.[...]

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    60 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup SDRAM Command Lead-off Time [Auto] When set to [2T], memore read/write commands are issued 1 clock cycle behind the memory address (MA). When set to [1T], read/write commands and MA are issued simultaneously . Configuration options: [2T] [1T] [Auto] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] This feature sets the size of mapped memory f[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 61 PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the PCI 2.1 features. Keep the default setting [Enabled] if you installed PCI 2.1 compliant cards. Set to [Disabled] if you installed any card that is not PCI 2.1 compliant. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI IDE Enable[...]

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    62 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing reads from, but not writes to, the floppy disk drive. The default setting [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration options: [R/W] [Read Only] Onboard S[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 63 Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. [Normal] allows normal-speed operation but in one direction only; [EPP] allows bidirectional parallel port operation; [ECP] allows the parallel port to operate in bidirectional DMA mode; [ECP+EPP] allows normal[...]

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    64 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Slot 1, 2, 3 IRQ [Auto] These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ assignments. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [1 1] [12] [14] [15] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Some non-standard VGA [...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 65 Onboard LAN [Enabled] [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device. If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. If there are conflicts with the onboard modem/audio controller , set the appropri[...]

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    66 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 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 f[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 67 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns of f the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity . Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. When set to [Disable[...]

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    68 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video of f features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 69 4.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system of f while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption. Configura[...]

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    70 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup W ake On LAN [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to turn on the system through the onboard LAN. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] This parameter allows you to use specific[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 71 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB T emperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU T emperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the MB (motherboard) and CPU temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or N/A Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or N/A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the CPU and chassi[...]

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    72 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed 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[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 73 Plug & Play O/S [No] This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Y es] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. If you installed a non- PnP OS or if you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, k[...]

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    74 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.7 Exit Menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu. Exit Saving Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you [...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 75 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Y es] to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the [...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 77 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2 operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. 5.1.1 Windows first time installation When you start Windows for the first time [...]

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    78 Chapter 5: Software reference 5.3 P4S533-VM Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change without notice. T o begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear . If the menu does not appear , double-click or run D:ASSETUP .EXE (assuming that yo[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 79 • ITE GSM Editor: Installs the GSM SIM card editing application. • ASUS Screen Saver: Installs a nifty ASUS screen saver . • E-Color 3Deep: Installs graphical driver and an application for tuning the quality of color output from CRT and LCD monitors. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view[...]

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    80 Chapter 5: Software reference 5.4 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system ’ s vital components, such as fan rotations, V oltages, 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[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 81 5.4.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. T emperature Monitor Shows the PC ’ s temperature. T emperature W arning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the[...]

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    82 Chapter 5: Software reference Information Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC ’ s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the current monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference. Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC ’ s [...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 83 Device Summary Shows a summary of devices 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 Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. T o run a program, click Execute Program . Memory Shows t[...]

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    84 Chapter 5: Software reference 5.4.3 ASUS PC Probe T ask Bar Icon When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed. Right-clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all sys[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 85 5.5 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard ’ s BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility requires that you are properly connected to the Internet through an I nternet S ervice P rovider (ISP). 1. Start ASUS Update. Launch the utility from your Windows Start[...]

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    86 Chapter 5: Software reference 5.6 3Deep Color T uner The 3-Deep color tuner is designed to match your CR T or LCD color monitor to maximize the color quality of all graphical applications. Users may also tune their internet applications to match “ true ” internet source colors with the color displayed on the monitor . Simply run the setup pr[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 87 4. Select the color squares which most closely blend and match with the background. 5. The next step repeats the color matching process to achieve full color quality . 6. The tuning process is complete. Click on the bottom left button to connect to the internet and follow the instructions. 5.6.2 The 3Deep Co[...]

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    88 Chapter 5: Software reference 5.7 ITE GSM Editor The ITE GSM Editor is a useful application for editing and managing the data contained on a GSM cell phone SIM card chip . This unique software supports access of the SIM card “ phone book. ” The editor helps you to add or delete data including new names and phone numbers. The software also en[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 89 The ITE GSM menu: Using the basic ITE GSM Editor: 1. Carefully remove the SIM chip from your mobile phone. The most convenient method to read the SIM chip is to use a conversion card: slip the SIM chip into the conversion card and then insert it into the card reader . 2. T o access the phone book contained i[...]

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    90 Chapter 5: Software reference Using the Command field: 1. W rite All Entries into SIM Card , and the program writes all new data appearing in the fields onto the SIM card. 2. Write Revised Entry into SIM Card , and the program writes all updated entries into the existing SIM card phone book. After revising the data, an icon appears in front of t[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 91 Using the PIN Manager: 1. Enable PIN Set-Up : This function is used to set the PIN. This function is effective only if the PIN set-up is disabled and the SIM card is not blocked . First enter the PIN set previously to enable the PIN set-up function. New users may find the default PIN in the SIM card user man[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 93 1394 1394 is the IEEE designation for a high performance serial bus tht of fers data transfers at 100/200/400 Mbps. This serial bus defines both a back plane physical layer and a point-to-point cable-connected virtual bus. The primary application of the cable version is the integration of I/O connectivity at[...]

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    94 Appendix: Glossary Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting for mechanical events. Bus master IDE transfers data to/from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus master IDE mode. Byte (Binary T erm) O[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 95 I/O (Input/Output) The data transfers from the input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner , to the output devices like a printer or the monitor screen. I/O Address The specific memory location for a particular device. T wo devices cannot share the same I/O address space. IrDA (Infrared Data Association[...]

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    96 Appendix: Glossary RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) Developed by Rambus, Inc., this type of memory can deliver up to 1.6GB of data per second. RDRAM is the first interface standard that can be directly implemented on high performance VLSI components such as, CMOS DRAMs, memory controllers, and graphics/video ICs. RAM (Random Access Memory). The computer ’ [...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 97 Index Symbols 3Deep Color T uner Using 86 A Accelerated Graphics Port 23 ASUS PC Probe Using 80 ASUS Update Using 85 A T API CD-ROM 72 Automatic Power Up 71 B BIOS Advanced Menu 57 Beep Codes 41 Boot Menu 72 Boot Sequence 72 Exit Menu 74 Language 56 Legend Bar 48 Main Menu 50 Menu Bar 48 Power Menu 67 Setup [...]

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    98 Index E expansion card installation 21 IRQ assigments 22 Expansion slots 21 F Floppy 3 Mode 50 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 9 H Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 53 Cylinders 53 Heads 53 LBA Capacity 53 Primary/Secondary Master 51 Primary/Secondary Slave 51 Sectors 53 T ypes 51 Hardware Monitor 71 Heatsink installation 14 I Interrupt Assignmen[...]

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    ASUS P4S533-VM motherboard user guide 99 PIO Mode 54 Plug & Play O/S 73 Power Management 67 Power On Self T est 73 PS/2 Keyboard 29 PS/2 Keyboard Port 2 PS/2 Mouse 29 Function Control 58 PS/2 Mouse Port 2 S SDRAM Active to Precharge T ime 59 CAS Latency 59 Configuration 59 RAS to CAS Delay 59 Serial Ports 62 Connectors 30 slots AGP 23 PCI 23 Sm[...]

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    100 Index[...]