P4B533-M

User Guide

Motherboard

Checklist

First Edition May 2002

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Contents

Contents.... iii FCC/CDC statements... vi Safety information... vii About this guide... viii How this guide is organized.. viii Conventions used in this guide.. ix Where to find more information.. ix ASUS contact information... x P4B533-M specifications summary.. xi

Features

Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!... 1-1 Package contents... 1-1 Special features... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights.. 1-2 1.3.2 Value-added solutions.. 1-3 Motherboard overview... 1-4 1.4.1 Major components.. 1-4 1.4.2 Core specifications.. 1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Motherboard installation... 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction.. 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes... 2-1 Motherboard layout.. 2-2 Before you proceed.. 2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).. 2-4 2.4.1 Overview... 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU.. 2-5 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan. 2-7 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable.. 2-9 System memory... 2-10 2.5.1 Overview.. 2-10 2.5.2 Memory configurations...2-11 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM..2-11 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM.. 2-12

2.2 2.3 2.4

Safeguards

2.7 2.8

Expansion slots... 2-13 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card.. 2-13 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card.. 2-13 2.6.3 PCI slots.. 2-15 2.6.4 AGP slot... 2-15 Switches and jumpers.. 2-16 Connectors... 2-20

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 3.2 Starting up for the first time.. 3-1 Powering off the computer.. 3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. 4-1 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS. 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS.. 4-3 BIOS Setup program... 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar.. 4-8 4.2.2 Legend bar... 4-8 Main Menu.. 4-10 4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave.. 4-12 4.3.2 Keyboard Features... 4-16 Advanced Menu... 4-17 4.4.1 Chip Configuration.. 4-19 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration.. 4-22 4.4.3 PCI Configuration.. 4-24 Power Menu... 4-27 4.5.1 Power Up Control.. 4-29 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor.. 4-31 Boot Menu.. 4-32 Exit Menu... 4-34

4.6 4.7

Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 5.2 Install an operating system.. 5-1 Support CD information.. 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD.. 5-1 5.2.2 Main menu... 5-2 5.2.3 Software menu.. 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu.. 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utility menu... 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information.. 5-6 5.2.7 Other information... 5-7 Software information... 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update... 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe...5-11 5.3.3 E-Color 3Deep... 5-16

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B533-M motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4B533-M motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Glossary This part defines the technical terms that you may encounter when reading this document. Index This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this document.
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: 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.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 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 x. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!

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.

Socket Lever

90 - 100
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90-100 angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
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. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.
2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan
The Intel Pentium 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 Processor, the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism. In case you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel certified heatsink and fan.
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.

CPU Heatsink

Retention Module Base
Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 Processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
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.
Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the hooks into the holes.
Retention Hole Retention Lock
Retention Hook Snapped to the Retention Hole

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 both the motherboard and the components.
Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

Unlocked Retaining Clip

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

2.5.4 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.

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.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card
Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover.
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ 2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* Priority N/A 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel

These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H used used shared shared shared used shared used used used
PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard audio Onboard LAN
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

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 Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports +1.5V AGP cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. If you installed an incorrect AGP card, such as a SiS305-based AGP card or any other 3.3V AGP card, the onboard red LED (AGP_WARN) lights up, an indication that the card is not supported on the motherboard. As long as this LED is lighted, you cannot turn on the system power even if you press the power button, thus preventing permanent damage to the motherboard.
Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard!

Keyed for 1.5V

P4B533-M Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

Switches and jumpers

The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block represents the switch position. The illustration below shows the ON and OFF positions of the switches.

P4B533-M DIP Switches

1.Frequency Selection 2.Frequency Selection 3.Frequency Selection 4.Frequency Selection 5.Frequency Selection
1. CPU frequency selection (DSW Switches 1-5) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send the CPU, and to the AGP and PCI slots. This allows the selection of the CPUs external frequency (or Bus Clock).

CPU 100MHz

105MHz

109MHz

133MHz
P4B533-M CPU External Frequency Selection

CPU 135MHz

139MHz

145MHz

Set the CPU frequency only to the recommended settings. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable.
2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

+5V (Default)

P4B533-M Keyboard Power Setting
3. Line out selector (two 2-pin J3001, J3002) (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 for audio out devices such as speakers or a headphone. If you connect the Intel Front Panel audio cable to the IPANEL connector (see page 2-26 for the location), remove the caps from these jumpers to allow automatic switching of audio signal between the rear panel Line Out jack and the audio cable.
J3001 J3002 P4B533-M Internal Line Out Selector

BLOL FLOL BLOR FLOR

4. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR_12, USBPWR_34, USBPWR_56) 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). The USBPWR_12 and the USBPWR_34 jumpers are for the four rear USB 2.0 ports. The USBPWR_56 is for the internal USB header.
1. This feature requires a power supply that can provide at least 1A on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to +5VSB. Otherwise, the system does not power up. 2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

USBPWR_34

USBPWR_12 USBPWR_56

+5V (Default) +5VSB

P4B533-M USB Device Wake Up
5. Clear RTC RAM (R200A) These solder points allow 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 include 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 for about 5 seconds. 4. Re-install the battery. 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.
CLRTC(R200A) P4B533-M Clear RTC RAM
Short solder points to Clear CMOS

Connectors

This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard.
Always connect ribbon cables with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy disk drives.

ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4B533-M ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4B533-M BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _ *Note: EZ Flash will copy file from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot
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.
4. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. You will receive the error message, WARNING! Device not ready. if you proceed to step 5 without the disk in the drive.
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. When found, the following message appears on screen.
[BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4B533-M 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. Press <Enter> to remove the message, then type in the correct file name. Press <Enter>. 6. At the above prompt, type Y to continue with the update process. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. The following prompts appear if you typed Y.
Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _
1. Update Main BIOS area 2. Update Boot Block area
7. Press Y for both items to completely update the main BIOS area and the boot block area.
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! Doing so may cause system boot failure.
8. When the update process is done, the message, Press a key to reboot appears. Press any key to reboot the system with the new BIOS.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS

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. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to the disk. 2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created.

Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]
These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password then press <Enter>. You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other characters are ignored. To confirm the password, type the password again and press <Enter>. The password is now set to [Enabled]. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the password, highlight this field and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as above appears. Press <Enter>. The password is set to [Disabled]. A note about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters are accepted. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User password. If you did not set a Supervisor password, anyone can access the BIOS Setup program. If you did, the Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and to gain full access to the configuration fields. Forgot the password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, unplug the all the power cables and remove the button cell battery. Re-install the battery after about 2 seconds, then power up the system. Refer to section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS on how to update the BIOS.

Halt On [All Errors]

This field specifies the types of errors that will cause the system to halt. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard]
Installed Memory [XXX MB]
This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process.
4.3.1 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, this may be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new. If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, Setup may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [User Type HDD] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. Refer to the next section for details.

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.

[User Type HDD]

Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or on the drive label for this information.
After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.
If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Other options for the Type 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 ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here 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. 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. Configuration options: [LBA] [LARGE] [Normal] [Match Partition Table] [Manual]

Cylinders

This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual].
This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual].

Sector

This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual].

CHS Capacity

This field shows the drives maximum CHS capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered.

Maximum LBA Capacity

This field shows the drives maximum LBA capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered.
Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]
This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number that the drive supports. You may also manually configure this field. Refer to the documentation that came with the hard drive to determine the optimum value and set it manually. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]
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. Modes 0 through 4 provide successive increase in performance. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled]
Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled]

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: [Off] [On]
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec]
This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. 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]

Advanced Menu

CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto]
This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency. The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU Frequency (MHz). Configuration options if your CPU external frequency is greater than or equal to 100MHz but less than 133MHz: [Auto] [1:1] [3:4] Configuration options if your CPU external frequency is greater than or equal to 133MHz: [Auto] [1:1] [4:3]

Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]
This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards. Setting the address space to a particular setting makes that memory space unavailable to other system components. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Delayed Transaction [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]

Onboard PCI IDE [Both]

This field allows you to enable either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE channel, or both. You can also set both channels to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled]
USB 2.0 HS Reference Voltage [Medium]
This item allows control of the USB 2.0 high-speed drive strength reference voltage. Configuration options: [Low] [Medium] [High] [Maximum]
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 Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3]
These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial connectors. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses. Configuration options: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/ IRQ10] [Disabled]

UART2 Use As [COM Port]

This field allows you to select the device on which to assign UART2. Configuration options: [COM Port] [IR]
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. [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 speed operation in a two-way mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP]

ECP DMA Select [3]

This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] in Parallel Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1] [3]

HDD Power Down [Disabled]
Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of inactivity as set in this user-configurable field. This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [3 Min].[15 Min]
ACPI Suspend To RAM [Disabled]
This field allows you to enable or disable the ACPI Suspend-to-RAM feature. To support this feature, the +5VSB of the power supply should have the capacity to provide more than 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]
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]

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 off while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State]
Wake/Power Up On Ext. Modem [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for waking/powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Standby/Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power Up On PCI Card [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX 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 keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

Utility

Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program. 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.
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 appears.

5.3.3 E-Color 3Deep

The 3Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD color monitor and maximize the color quality of all graphical applications. You may also tune your internet applications to match true internet source colors with the color displayed on the monitor.

3Deep Control Panel

Using the Windows Start button, activate the 3Deep Control Panel program from the 3Deep Applications group on the Main Program menu.
The control panel offers access to the Color Wizard tuning program, a Game Gamma setting and a Tweak slider for brightness adjustment.

3Deep Color Tuning

1. Select the type of monitor connected to the computer, either CRT or LCD.
2. Follow the instructions to manually adjust the brightness level of the monitor.
3. Select the faintest of the three colors: blue, red, and green.
4. Select the color squares that most closely blend and match with the background.
5. The next step repeats the color matching process to achieve full color quality.
6. When a message appears indicating that the tuning process is complete, click Finish.
7. Click on the Set Up Now button to connect to the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to set up True Internet Color.

Glossary

This part lists the technical terms that you may encounter when reading this document.
1394. 1394 is the IEEE designation for a high performance serial bus that offers 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 the back panel of personal computers using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface. The 1394 standard also provides new services such as live connect/disconnect capability for external devices including disk drives, printers and hand-held peripherals such as scanners and cameras. This is a new standard to complement the slower USB interface and to compete with the more expensive SCSI interface. AC97 (Audio Codec '97). AC '97 is the next step in enabling PCs with audio quality comparable to consumer electronics devices. The specification defines new cost-effective options to help integrate the components necessary to support next-generation auto-intensive PC applications such as DVD, 3-D multiplayer gaming and interactive music. The specification also defines new extensions supporting modem and docking to help both desktop and mobile manufacturers adopt these new technologies more quickly and cost-effectively. This specification uses software emulation to compete with the PCI SoundBlaster specification. ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). The ACPI specification defines a cross-platform interface designed to support many operating systems. ACPI defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features in a PC system, including hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system to automatically turn ON and OFF peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives, and printers, as well as consumer devices connected to the PC such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. With this technology, peripherals are also able to activate the PC. For example, inserting a tape into a VCR can turn on the PC, which could then activate a large-screen TV and high-fidelity sound system. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port). An interface specification that enables high-performance 3D graphics on mainstream PCs. AGP was designed to offer the necessary bandwidth and latency to perform texture mapping directly from system memory.

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P4B533 (Intel 845E) Series ASUS P4B533 is based on Intel 845E which offers 533MHz FSB, 3 DIMM for PC2100/PC1600 memory, 6 PCI, USB 2.0, and optional audio. Also available in P4B533-E and P4B533-M.

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P4B533 Series motherboards redefine high-performance for Pentium 4 with the Intel 845E chipset and DDR 266 support. Overall system operation is enhanced with a peak 2.1 GB/s bandwidth, while 533MHz FSB supports the latest Intel P4 processors. Available in a large variety of models, the ASUS P4B533 Series motherboard provides reliable and powerful solutions for all types of Pentium 4 systems.
The P4B533 supports all socket 478 P4 processors including Willamette and Northwood up to 2.2GHz+. The 533MHz FSB increases bandwidth and improves overall system performance. The ASUS P4B533 and the Intel 845E chipset unlock the value of Pentium 4 technology with high-bandwidth DDR SDRAM. Supporting up to 2GB of PC2100/PC1600 and a peak bandwidth of 2.1GB/s, the P4B533 enables enhanced performance in multimedia applications, video, audio, 3D games and more. The P4B533 uses an onboard C-Media audio controller, letting you enjoy 6channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.
Ultra-fast USB 2.0 Support 6-Channel Audio (optional) DDR memory support
Enhanced 533MHz Front-Side-Bus
The ASUS P4B533 features USB 2.0 support. USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity specification for peripheral devices and features transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s. Approximately forty times faster than conventional USB 1.1, USB 2.0 is backwards-compatible supporting all the USB devices of today and tomorrow.
Quiet and Efficient Fan Operation
ASUS Q-Fan intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading. The result is maximum fan power when you need it most and quiet operation when you don't. An unique onboard speech IC chip and ASUS POST Reporter provides clear explanations of system errors for quick and easy optimization. The P4B533 also includes Winbond Voice Editor allowing users to add customized system voice warnings and multi-language support.

System Voice Warnings

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The ASUS EZ Plug power connector lets you use your existing power supply and eliminates the need to buy a special ATX 12V power supply necessary to support your P4 CPU. Get rid of boring boot up screens. ASUS MyLogo2 personalizes and adds style to your system with customizable boot logos with up to 256 colors.
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The P4B533 is ultra-expandable with 6 standard PCI interfaces and connections for 6 USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P4B533 offers the most overclocking options available to maximize your system performance. Easy DIP Switch or Jumperfree overclocking from BIOS Flexible CPU Core Voltage Adjustments in 0.025V increments over defaults Accurate 1MHz adjustments of system-bus-frequency Adjustable memory voltage Adjustable AGP/PCI freqency setting and CPU/MEM frequency ratio Rock-solid stability
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All ASUS motherboards are designed and tested to meet the highest quality standards. Responsive customer support and frequent BIOS and driver updates ensure that you're getting the fastest, most reliable performance - all the time. All ASUS motherboards are also backed by a 3-year limited warranty.
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All ASUS motherboards include a valuable software bundle of popular third party programs that enable you to enjoy the full capabilities of your ASUS product: Trend Micro PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program ASUS PC Probe for system monitoring Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE, Video Live Mail
Key Specification Summary
Supports Intel Pentium 4 socket 478 processors Intel i845E and ICH4 chipset 3 DIMMS slots for up to 2GB of PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM support AGP 4X slot 2 ATA100 supports up to 4 IDE devices 6 USB 2.0 ports 6 PCI slots C-Media CMI8738-MX 6-channel audio (optional) S/PDIF-in/out interface (optional).:. Back

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