ASUS P4B533-VM User Manual

P4B533-VM

User Guide

Motherboard

E988

First Edition

April 2002

Copyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

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Contents

Contents .........................................................................................	iii
FCC/CDC statements .....................................................................	vi
Federal Communications Commission Statement ................	vi
Canadian Department of Communications Statement ..........	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-VM specifications summary ..............................................	xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1	Welcome! ...........................................................................		1-1
1.2	Package contents ...............................................................		1-1
1.3	Special features ..................................................................		1-2
	1.3.1	Product highlights ..................................................	1-2
	1.3.2	Value-added solutions ............................................	1-3
1.4	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
2.2	Motherboard layout ............................................................		2-2
2.3	Before you proceed ............................................................		2-3
2.4	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
2.5	System memory ...............................................................		2-10
	2.5.1	Overview ..............................................................	2-10
	2.5.2	Memory configurations .........................................	2-11

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	2.5.3	Installing a DIMM ..................................................	2-11
	2.5.4	Removing a DIMM ...............................................	2-12
2.6	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
2.7	Switches and jumpers ......................................................		2-16
2.8	Connectors .......................................................................		2-20

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1	Starting up for the first time ................................................	3-1
3.2	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
4.2	BIOS Setup program ..........................................................		4-7
	4.2.1	BIOS menu bar ......................................................	4-8
	4.2.2	Legend bar .............................................................	4-8
4.3	Main Menu ........................................................................		4-10
	4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave .................		4-12
	4.3.2	Keyboard Features ..............................................	4-16
4.4	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
4.5	Power Menu .....................................................................		4-26
	4.5.1	Power Up Control ................................................	4-28
	4.5.2	Hardware Monitor ................................................	4-30
4.6	Boot Menu ........................................................................		4-32
4.7	Exit Menu .........................................................................		4-34

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Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Install an operating system .................................................			5-1
5.2	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 Utilities menu ................................................	5-6
	5.2.6	ASUS Contact Information .....................................	5-6
	5.2.7	Other information ...................................................	5-7
5.3	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
Glossary ................................................................................			G-1
Index	........................................................................................		I-1

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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 manufacturer’s 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.

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 user’s 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adpater 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 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.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the P4B533-VM 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.

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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.

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address:	150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel:	[phone]
General Fax:	[phone]
General Email:	[e-mail]

Technical Support

MB/Others (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Support Fax:	[phone]
Support Email:	[e-mail]
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:	[phone]
General Email:	[e-mail]

Technical Support

Support Fax:	[phone]
General Support:	[phone]
Notebook Support:	+1-877-918-ASUS (2787)
Web Site:	www.asus.com
Support Email:	[e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)

Address:	Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax:	[phone]
General Email:	[e-mail] (for marketing requests only)

Technical Support

Support Hotline:	MB/Others: [phone]
Notebook (Tel):	[phone]
Support Fax:	[phone]
Support (Email):	www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
Web Site:	www.asuscom.de

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P4B533-VM specifications summary

CPU	Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4
	On-die 512KB L2 cache
Chipset
	Intel 82845G MCH
	Intel 82801 ICH4
Front Side Bus (FSB)
	533/400 MHz
Memory
	2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory
	Supports PC2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs
Expansion slots
	1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only)
	3 x PCI
IDE
	2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33
Audio (optional)
	Realtek ALC650 6-channel audio CODEC
Special features
	ASUS JumperFree™ mode
	ASUS Q-Fan
	ASUS EZ Flash
	Power Loss Restart
	AGP warning LED
Rear panel I/O
	1 x Parallel port
	1 x Serial port
	1 x PS/2 keyboard port
	1 x PS/2 mouse port
	4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports
	Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (optional)
Internal I/O
	1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB ports
	CPU/Chassis fan connectors
	20-pin/4-pin ATX power connectors
	IDE LED/Power LED connectors
	Chassis intrusion and SIR connectors
	GAME/MIDI connector
	S/PDIF Out connector
	CD/AUX audio connectors (optional)
	Front panel audio connector (optional)
BIOS features
	2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
	SM BIOS2.3, ASUS EZ Flash
Industry standard
	PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
Manageability	WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, chassis intrusion
	(continued on the next page)

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Form Factor	ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.5 cm x 21.9 cm)
Support CD contents	Device drivers
	ASUS PC Probe
	ASUS LiveUpdate
	Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software
	CyberLink Power Player SE, VideoLive Mail

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the features of the P4B533-VM motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

Product introduction

Chapter summary

1.1	Welcome! ........................................................	1-1
1.2	Package contents ..........................................	1-1
1.3	Special features .............................................	1-2
1.4	Motherboard overview ...................................	1-6

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1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4B533-VM motherboard!

The ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

The P4B533-VM incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the Intel® 845G (Brookdale-G) chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.

Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, USB 2.0 capability, high-speed data transfers using the ATA100 protocol, and 6-channel audio features, the P4B533-VM is your perfect vehicle to get ahead in the world of power computing!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your P4B533-VM package for the following items.

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard

micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.4 cm x 21.9 cm)

ASUS P4B533-VM series support CD

ASUS USB 2.0/GAME module

80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/100/66/33 IDE drives

Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive

Bag of extra jumper caps

User Guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

The P4B533-VM motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process features the Intel® NetBurst™ microarchitecture that includes hyper-pipelined technology, a rapid execution engine, a 533MHz system bus, and an execution trace cache to offer a significant increase in performance. See page 2-4 for more information.

DDR memory support

Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4B533-VM motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. The ultra-fast 266MHz memory bus doubles the speed of the PC133 SDRAM to deliver the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-10.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-24.

NOTICE: The Microsoft USB 2.0 driver has not been officially released as of the support CD production date. Please download the USB 2.0 driver from the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0.

6-channel digital audio (on audio models only)

A Realtek ALC650 audio CODEC and an S/PDIF Out interface are onboard to support AC ‘97 2.2 specifications and allow digital connections with DVD systems and other audio/video devices. See page 2-25.

ASUS Q-Fan feature

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

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1.3.2 Value-added solutions

ASUS JumperFree™ mode

•adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS

JumperFree™ solution

•adjustable FSB frequency ratio

Concurrent PCI

This feature allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to the memory and processor.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU’s internal diode to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The system voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.

Dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.

ACPI ready

The Advanced Configuration power Interface (ACPI) provides more energy saving features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM).

Auto fan off

The system fans power off automatically when the system is in sleep mode. This feature reduces both power consumption and system noise.

Chassis intrusion detection

The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is retained in the system memory for more protection.

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1.4Motherboard overview

Before you install the P4B533-VM motherboard, familiarize yourself with its physical configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its components.

1.4.1 Major components

The following are the major components of the P4B533-VM motherboard as pointed out in the picture on page 1-5.

1.	DIP switches	19.	PS/2 mouse port
2.	ATX 12V connector	20.	Parallel port
3.	CPU socket	21.	RJ-45 port (optional)
4.	North Bridge controller	22.	Line In jack (optional)
5.	DDR DIMM sockets	23.	Line Out jack (optional)
6.	ATX power connector	24.	Microphone jack (optional)
7.	Super I/O controller	25.	USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
8.	Floppy connector	26.	Video port
9.	IDE connectors	27.	Serial port
10.	Flash EEPROM	28.	USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
11.	South Bridge controller	29.	Keyboard port

12.ASUS ASIC

13.AGP slot

14.Standby power LED

15.Audio CODEC (optional)

16.PCI slots

17.AGP warning LED

18.LAN PHY (optional)

See page 1-6 for the specifications of each component. Refer to Chapter 2 for detailed information on the components.

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1.4.2 Core specifications

1DIP switches. This 5-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows you to set the CPU external frequency.

2ATX 12V connector. This power connector is for the 4-pin 12V plug from an ATX 12V power supply.

3CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor, with 533/400 MHz system bus that allows 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates.

4North bridge controller. The Intel® 845G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) provides the processor interface with 533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at 133/100MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that supports AGP 2.0 specification including 4X/2X Fast Write protocol. The integrated graphics accelerator delivers 3D/2D video capabilities and a high bandwidth access to graphics data in the system memory at a 2.2GB/s or 1.6GB/s. The GMCH interconnects to the south bridge ICH4 via the Intel® proprietary Hub Interface.

5DDR DIMM sockets. These two 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs.

6ATX power connector. This 20-pin connector connects to an ATX +12V power supply. The power supply must have at least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB).

7Super I/O controller. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a high-performance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/ 2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, a Standard Infrared (SIR), one MPU-401 UART mode compatible MIDI/game interface, and a Smart Card Reader interface.

8Floppy disk connector. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable.

9IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.

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10Flash EEPROM. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program.

11South bridge controller. The fourth-generation Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) is a subsystem that integrates various I/O functions including 2-channel ATA/100 bus master IDE controller, up to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I/O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC’97 2.2 interface, PCI 2.2 interface, and integrated LAN controller. The ICH4 also contains the necessary arbitration and buffering for efficient utilization of these interfaces.

12ASUS ASIC. This chip performs several system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring.

13AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.

14Standby power LED. This green LED lights up if there is a standby power on the motherboard. The LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices.

15Audio CODEC. The Realtek ALC650 is a 6-channel audio CODEC that is fully compliant with AC ‘97 2.2 specifications. The ALC650 provides a playback sampling rate of 96KHz and supports DVD applications. (on audio models only)

16PCI slots. These three 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput.

17AGP warning LED. Serving as a smart burn-out protection for the motherboard, this red LED lights up if you plug in any 3.3V AGP card into the AGP slot. When this LED is lit, there is no way you can turn on the system power even if you press the power button.

18LAN PHY. This Intel 82562ET LAN PHY works with the integrated MAC in the South Bridge (ICH4) to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. (on LAN models only)

19PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

20Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.

21RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. (on LAN models only)

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22Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. (on audio models only)

23Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. (on audio models only)

24Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center.

(on audio models only)

25USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

26Video port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

27Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

28USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

29PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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Chapter 2

This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

Hardware information

Chapter summary

2.1	Motherboard installation ...............................	2-1
2.2	Motherboard layout .......................................	2-2
2.3	Before you proceed .......................................	2-3
2.4	Central Processing Unit (CPU) .....................	2-4
2.5	System memory ...........................................	2-10
2.6	Expansion slots ...........................................	2-13
2.7	Switches and jumpers .................................	2-16
2.8	Connectors ...................................................	2-20

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2.1Motherboard installation

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The P4B533-VM uses the microATX form factor that measures 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.4 cm x 21.9 cm).

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

2.1.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

2.1.2 Screw holes

Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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2.2Motherboard layout

21.9cm (8.6in)

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PS/2KBMS

Super

T: Mouse

KBPWR1

CPU_FAN1

B: Keyboard

Bottom:

USBPWR2

Socket 478

I/O

USB20-3

USB20-4

IR_CON

COM1

DDRDIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDRDIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

ATX Power Connector

PARALLEL PORT

FLOPPY

(9.6in)

VGA

Intel 845G

USBPWR1

CHA_FAN1

Graphic

Memory

24.4cm

USB2.0

Top:

ATX12V1

Controller

T: USB20_1

RJ-45

Hub (GMCH)

B: USB20_2

Top:Line In

SW1

Center:Line Out

Below:Mic In

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2

3

LAN PHY

DIMM1

DIMM2

SEC_IDE

PRI_ IDE

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

FP LINE IN

FP AUDIO

IN1CD

2Mbit Firmware

AUX1

Hub

AGP_WARN

PCI1

Intel I/O

SB_PWR

P4B533-VM

Controller

PCI2

Hub

BCS2

OUT

(ICH4)

SMB 2.0

BCS1

_

SPDIF

ASUS Mozart

Codec

BATTERY1

Audio

PCI3

J6

USB20_5

USBPWR3

CHASSIS1

USB20_6

GAME PORT1

COM2

SMARTCOM1

IDELED

ASUS PANEL1

The audio and LAN features are optional. These components are grayed out in the above motherboard layout.

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2.3Before you proceed

Take 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 power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

3.Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

4.Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

5.Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

The red LED (AGP_WARN) is a smart protection from motherboard burn out caused by an incorrect AGP card. If you plug in any 3.3V AGP card into the 1.5V AGP slot, this LED lights up thus preventing the system to power up. This LED remains off if you plug in a 1.5V AGP card.

P4B533-VM

AGP_WARN

ON	OFF
Incorrect	Correct
AGP Card	AGP Card
SB_PWR
ON	OFF

P4B533-VM Onboard LED	Standby	Powered
	Power	Off

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2.4Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. The socket is designed for the Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. This processor includes the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture that features the hyper-pipelined technology, rapid execution engine, 533/400MHz system bus, and execution trace cache. Together, these attributes improve system performance by allowing higher core frequencies, faster execution of integer instructions, and data transfer rates of 4.2 GB/s and 3.2GB/s.

Gold Mark

Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket.

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

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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.

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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!

Gold Mark

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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