Asus P4 533 User Manual

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Terminator P4 533
Barebone System
Users Guide
Disclaimer/Copyrights
Checklist
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Product Name: ASUS Terminator P4 533 Barebone System Manual Revision: 1.00 E1032 Release Date: June 2002
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Table of contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights .................................................................... 2
FCC/CDC statements..................................................................... 5
Safety information .......................................................................... 6
About this guide.............................................................................. 7
ASUS contact information .............................................................. 9
System package contents ............................................................ 10
Chapter 1: System Introduction........................................... 11
1.1 Front Panel Features ......................................................... 12
1.2 Rear Panel Features .......................................................... 13
1.3 Internal Features ................................................................ 14
Chapter 2: Basic Installation................................................ 15
2.1 Remove the cover .............................................................. 16
2.2 Detach the drive frame....................................................... 17
Features
2.3 Install a CPU ...................................................................... 19
2.4 Install the CPU heatsink and fan........................................ 21
2.5 Install system memory ....................................................... 23
2.6 Install a hard disk drive ...................................................... 24
2.7 Install a CD-ROM drive ...................................................... 26
2.8 Install a PCI expansion card .............................................. 28
2.9 Re-connect cables ............................................................. 29
2.9.1 Front panel............................................................ 29
2.9.2 UAEX and USB-CF extension modules................ 30
2.10 Replace the cover .............................................................. 31
2.11 Connect External Devices.................................................. 33
2.12 Power Supply Specifications.............................................. 34
2.12.1 Input Characteristics ............................................. 34
2.12.2 Output Characteristics........................................... 34
2.12.3 Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) ............................. 34
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information................................... 35
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................ 36
3.2 Motherboard components .................................................. 36
3.3 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 39
3.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .......................................... 40
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3.5 System memory ................................................................. 41
3.5.1 Memory configurations.......................................... 41
3.6 Expansion slots .................................................................. 42
3.6.1 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 42
3.6.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments ............................ 42
3.6.3 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................. 42
3.7 Jumpers ............................................................................. 43
3.8 Connectors......................................................................... 45
Chapter 4: BIOS Information................................................ 55
4.1 Managing and updating the BIOS ...................................... 54
4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time......... 54
4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures ................................... 56
4.2 BIOS Setup program.......................................................... 58
4.2.1 BIOS menu bar ..................................................... 59
4.2.2 Legend bar............................................................ 59
4.3 Main Menu ......................................................................... 61
4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave................... 63
4.3.2 Keyboard Features................................................ 67
4.4 Advanced Menu ................................................................. 68
4.4.1 Chip Configuration ................................................ 70
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ....................................... 72
4.4.3 PCI Configuration.................................................. 74
4.5 Power Menu ....................................................................... 77
4.5.1 Power Up Control.................................................. 79
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor.................................................. 81
4.6 Boot Menu.......................................................................... 83
4.7 Exit Menu ........................................................................... 85
Chapter 5: Starting up ........................................................... 89
5.1 Install an operating system ................................................ 90
5.2 Support CD information...................................................... 90
5.2.1 Running the support CD........................................ 90
5.2.2 Installation menus ................................................. 91
5.2.3 Software and drivers description........................... 92
5.3 Software information .......................................................... 94
5.3.1 ASUS Update........................................................ 94
5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe.................................................... 96
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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturers instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING!
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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.
Before connecting or removing cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation 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.
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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Terminator P4 533 Barebone System. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
How this guide is organized
This document contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System Introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator P4 533 barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features.
2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter tells how to install components into the barebone system through illustrated step-by-step instructions.
3. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
This chapter gives information about the P4SC-E motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. It also includes information on the USB/audio board located on the front panel.
4. Chapter 4: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters.
5. Chapter 5: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
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Safeguards
About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
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 on page 9.
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.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,
Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com
Technical Support
Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)
Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook (Tel): +49-2102-9599-10 Support Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) Web Site: www.asuscom.de
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System package contents
Check your ASUS Terminator P4 533 pacakge for the following items:
1. Barebone system
2. Motherboard
3. Switching power supply
4. 1.44MB floppy disk drive
5. CD-ROM Drive (optional)
6. 56K PCI modem card (optional)
7. Support CD
8. User’s guide
NOTE
Optional items may not be present in your package. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your dealer
immediately.
IMPORTANT
If you are assembling the system by yourself, make sure to prepare all the components before starting. It saves you a lot of time not having to hunt down components when you need them.
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator P4 533 barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features.
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System Introduction
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1.1 Front Panel Features
The ASUS Terminator P4 533 barebone system is composed of the ASUS P4SC motherboard, a power supply, and a floppy disk drive in the ASUS TriOptix form factor chassis. The chassis front bezel may vary as shown.
NOTE
The CD-ROM drive and modem card are optional items.
Chassis 1 Chassis 2
CD-ROM
Drive
(optional)
Floppy Drive
Power Button
Power LED
HDD LED
CF Card Slot
USB Ports
Front Panel I/O Door
Headphone Jack
Microphone Jack
Front Panel I/O Door
CF Card Slot
USB Ports
Headphone Jack
Microphone Jack
The lower part of the front panel is a door that covers accessible I/O features including a Compact Flash card slot, two USB ports (Ports 2&3), a headphone jack, and a microphone jack.
Open chassis 1 I/O door by pressing the dotted area of the door. Open chassis 2 I/O door by flipping up the door.
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1.2 Rear Panel Features
The rear panel of the ASUS Terminator P4 533 barebone system includes the standard PC99 I/O connectors for external devices, power supply socket, and optional modem connectors.
The following figure shows the rear panel features.
Game/MIDI Connector
Serial Port (COM1)
PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
VGA Port
Parallel Connector
Line Out Connector
Line In Connector Microphone Connector LAN Connector (RJ-45)
USB Connectors (Ports 0&1)
Modem (optional)
Voltage Selector
The switching power supply that came with the system has a voltage selector switch below the power socket. Use this switch to select the appropriate voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V, set the switch to 115V.
Power Socket
If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 230V.
CAUTION!
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment will seriously damage the system!
115V/230V Voltage Selector
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1.3 Internal Features
The figure below shows the internal view of the system when you remove the cover and flip out the drive frame. You will see here the standard components that come already installed in the system and the places where you can install the other required components to get the system running.
Game/MIDI/COM1 Extension Module
Two 5.25” Drive Bays
3.5” HDD Drive Bay 3.5” Floppy Drive
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Modem Card (optional)
Motherboard
USB/audio Board
Power Supply
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Chapter 2
This chapter tells how to install components into the barebone system through illustrated step-by-step instructions.
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2.1 Remove the cover
The chassis cover is secured by a thumbscrew located on the rear panel. Follow these steps to remove the
chassis cover.
1. Turn the captive thumbscrew counter-clockwise to release the cover. You don’t have to remove the thumbscrew from the chassis.
Thumbscrew
2. Place your hands on both corners of the front panel, just beside the CD-ROM frame. Push on the CD-ROM area with your thumbs until the cover tilts forward.
TIP
Another way to release the cover is to place your hands underneath the front panel edge, then push the inner chassis with your thumbs while pulling the panel with your other fingers.
3. While supporting the front panel with one hand, place your other hand on the top rear edge of the cover and carefully lift the cover from the chassis.
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2.2 Detach the drive frame
Follow these steps to detach the drive frame.
1. Place the chassis on a flat surface and turn it on its side.
2. The power socket and voltage selector switch are attached to a metal module secured to the rear panel by a screw. Remove the screw to release the power socket module.
Power socket module
Power socket module screw
IMPORTANT
You must release the power socket module from the rear panel before detaching the drive frame to avoid breaking the power cable.
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3. Place your thumb on the right edge of the power socket module, then slide the module to the right until it is completely detached from the rear panel.
4. Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it outward.
Drive frame
Swivel edge
NOTE
The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is attached to the main chassis. It is not necessary to completely detach the drive frame from the chassis when installing components.
5. Carefully lay the drive frame alongside the main chassis frame.
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2.3 Install a CPU
The P4SC-E 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.
Follow these steps to install a CPU.
1. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard.
478-pin CPU socket
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90°-100° angle.
Socket lever
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
90 -100
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3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into
Gold mark
the socket until it fits in place.
CAUTION
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.
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2.4 Install the CPU 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.
When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor, the package usually includes the heatsink and fan assembly.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that you use only Intel certified CPU heatsink and fan.
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
1. Position the fan heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU such that the fan cable is nearest the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (marked CPU_FAN1).
2. Align one retention bracket with the rail on the side of the heatsink. Orient the bracket such that the locking lever is on the side of the PCI slots.
3. Snap the hook of the metal retention bracket into the hole of the retention module.
4. Follow steps 2 and 3 to attach the second retention bracket.
Locking lever
Hole on the retention moduleRetention bracket
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5. Carefully press down the locking lever on the other side of the bracket and hook its end into the hole of the retention module to secure the fan heatsink assembly in place.
6. Follow step 5 to lock the second bracket.
Locking lever
7. Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1.
CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)
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NOTE
Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor package may come with installation instructions for the CPU and fan heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the documentation for the CPU or fan heatsink, follow the latter.
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2.5 Install system memory
The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2700/1600/2100 DIMMs.
Follow these steps to install a DDR DIMM.
1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard.
DDR DIMM sockets
2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
DIMM notch
Socket break
CAUTION
A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
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2.6 Install a hard disk drive
The chassis has one 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) bay right under the
5.25-inch bay. The following figures show the internal and external views of the HDD bay location.
Internal View
5.25-inch Drive Bay
3.5-inch HDD Drive Bay
Follow these steps to install an IDE HDD.
1. Place the chassis upright.
2. With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the 3.5-inch bay.
External View
HDD label side
3. Push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay marked HDD.
4. Secure the drive with two screws on each side of the bay.
HDD screws
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5. Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the HDD. Use the cable with the white connector labeled P3.
6. Connect one end of the IDE hard disk ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the HDD, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface.
7. Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE1) on the motherboard.
Red Stripe to Pin 1
IDE Ribbon Cable
Power Cable (P3)
Primary IDE connector (PRI_IDE1)
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2.7 Install a CD-ROM drive
A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Refer to the instructions in this section if you acquired a model without a CD-ROM.
Follow these steps to install a CD-ROM drive.
1. Place the chassis upright.
2. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay.
3. Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes (marked 1) on the bay as shown.
4. Secure the CD-ROM with two screws on each side of the bay.
5.25-inch drive bay
CD-ROM screws
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5. Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the CD-ROM. Use the cable with the white connector labeled P1.
6. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the CD-ROM, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface.
CD-ROM Audio Cable
IDE Ribbon Cable
7. Connect one end of the CD-ROM audio cable to the 4-pin connector at the back of the CD-ROM.
8. Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (black connector labeled PRI_IDE2) on the motherboard.
Red Stripe to Pin 1
Power Cable (P1)
Secondary IDE connector (PRI_IDE2)
9. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled CD on the motherboard.
CD-ROM Connector (CD1)
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2.8 Install a PCI expansion card
The motherboard has two 32-bit PCI slots. If you wish to install a PCI card, follow the instructions in this section.
The figure on the right shows a sample PCI network card that you can install on the PCI slot.
Follow these steps to install a PCI expansion card.
1. Place the chassis on its side.
2. Remove the metal bracket cover opposite the PCI slot that you wish to use.
3. Align the PCI card golden fingers to the PCI slot and its metal bracket to the slot opening on the chassis.
4. Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with a bracket screw.
Slot Opening
PCI Slot 1 (PCI1)
PCI Slot 2 (PCI2)
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NOTE
If your system came with the optional modem card, one PCI slot is already occupied.
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2.9 Re-connect cables
You may have disconnected some cables when you were installing components. You must re-connect these cables before you replace the chassis cover.
2.9.1 LED cables
Power Switch
Power LED
HDD LED
PANEL1 Connector
Speaker
Power LED
Connector
Speaker
Ground
+5V
Ground
Reset
Ground
Ground
Reset SW
ATX Power Switch*
PANEL1
PLED
+5VSB
+5 V
Message LED
SMI Lead
*
Requires an ATX power supply.
MLED
ExtSMI#
PWR
Ground
IDE_LED1
Connect the power switch and power LED cables to their respective
leads in the PANEL1 connector on the motherboard.
Connect the HDD LED cable to the 2-pin lead marked IDE_LED1.
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2.9.2 UAEX and USB-CF extension modules
MIC
LOUT
MIC2
LO2
Connect to MIC_LOUT1 connector on the motherboard
USB_CF
CON1
®
Connect to USB_56 connector on the motherboard
UAEX
®
T: Port0
B: Port1
USB2P
USB
Connect to USB_34 connector on the motherboard
LED3 LED2
J1
Connector locations on the motherboard
USB_34
USB_56
MIC_LOUT1 connector (for Microphone/Line Out Cable)
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