ASUS P4S533-MX User Manual

P4S533-MX

User Guide

Motherboard

Checklist

E1221 Revised Edition V2

January 2003

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Contents

Notices ............................................................................................v

Safety information ..........................................................................vi

About this guide............................................................................. vii

ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii

P4S533-MX specifications summary.............................................. ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-2

1.3 Motherboard components .................................................. 1-3

1.4 Special Features ................................................................ 1-6

1.5 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 1-7

1.6 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-8

1.7 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 1-9

1.7.1 Placement direction ............................................... 1-9

1.7.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-9

1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)......................................... 1-10

1.8.1 Overview ...............................................................1-11

1.8.2 Installing the CPU .................................................1-11

Features

1.9 System memory ............................................................... 1-12

1.10 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-13

1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments ........................... 1-13

1.10.1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................ 1-13

1.11 Jumpers............................................................................ 1-14

1.12 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-16

Chapter 2: BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2

2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-2

2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS ....................... 2-4

2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature ........................................ 2-7

2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-8

2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 2-8

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Safeguards

Contents

2.2.2 Legend bar............................................................. 2-9

2.3 Main Menu........................................................................ 2-10

2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................. 2-12

2.3.2 Keyboard Features .............................................. 2-14

2.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 2-15

2.4.1 Chip Configuration ............................................... 2-17

2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration...................................... 2-19

2.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................ 2-20

2.5 Power Menu ..................................................................... 2-22

2.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 2-24

2.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-25

2.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 2-26

2.7 Exit Menu ......................................................................... 2-28

Chapter 3: Software support

3.1 Install an operating system................................................. 3-2

3.2 Support CD information...................................................... 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 3-3

3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information..................................... 3-4

Notices

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.

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.

About this guide

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/DANGER: 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 viii.

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

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: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

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: +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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P4S533-MX specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory

Expansion slots

VGA IDE Audio LAN (optional)

Socket 478 for Intel On-die 512KB/256KB L2 cache with full speed Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (since PCB R2.00 or later versions)

651

SiS SiS® 962L

533/400 MHz 2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support for PC2700/2100/PC1600

non-ECC DDR DIMMs for up to 2GB memory 2 x 168-pin DIMM sockets support for PC133/PC100 non-ECC SDRAM DIMM for up to 2GB memory

1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 3 x PCI

Integrated 3D graphics controller in SiS 651 chipset 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 connectors ADI AD1980 6-channel CODEC

962L integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet with

SiS Realtek external PHY

Pentium® 4/Celeron

Special features

Rear panel I/O

Internal I/O

Power Loss Restart Digital audio via an S/PDIF Out inteface ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS

1 x Parallel port 1 x Video port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port (optional) 1 x S/PDIF out Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports

1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors IDE LED/Power LED connectors CD/AUX audio connectors GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector COM1 connector Modem card connector (since PCB R1.03 or later versions)

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P4S533-MX specifications summary

BIOS features

Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents

Accessories

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash

PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers

ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software

User’s Manual UltraDMA cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable I/O shield

Chapter 1

This chapter describes the features of the P4S533-MX motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.

Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4S533-MX motherboard!

The ASUS technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

The motherboard incorporates the Intel coupled with the SiS® 651 chipset to set a new benchmark for a cost-effective desktop platform solution.

Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with the PC2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs or the PC133/PC100 SDRAM DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4S533-MX is your affordable vehicle to enter the world of computing!

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

P4S533-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest

Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package

1.2 Package contents

Check your P4S533-MX package for the following items.

ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard

ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4S533-MX series support CD 80-conductor UltraDMA/66/100 IDE cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide 9-pin COM cable

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

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1.3 Motherboard components

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Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions.

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A TX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from

the ATX 12V power supply.

North bridge controller . This SiS651 controller integrates a high

performance host interface for the Intel Pentium 4 processor, a memory controller and SiS MuTIOL technology.

CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for

the Intel

Pentium® 4 Processor, with 533/400MHz system bus that allows

4.2GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively.

A TX 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).

DDR DIMM sockets. These two 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB

system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs.

SDRAM DIMM sockets. These two 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB

system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC133/PC100 SDRAM DIMMs.

IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support

Ultra DMA133/100/66, 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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AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X

mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications. South bridge controller. Referred to as the SiS962L MuTIOL Media I/O,

this controller integrates the audio controller with AC’97 Interface, Ethernet MAC, Dual Universal Serial Bus Host controllers, IDE Master/Slave controllers, and the MuTIOL Connect to PCI Bridge.

Flash ROM. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. Super I/O controller. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the

commonly used Super I/O functionality . The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface.

Floppy 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.

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

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Audio CODEC. The ADI AD1980 is an AC’97 CODEC that allows 6-channel

audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, S/PDIF interface, AUX and Line In stereo inputs, integrated headphone amplifier, greater than 90dB dynamic range.

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PCI slots. These three 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master

PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput.

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LAN PHY. The SiS 962L integrated 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet with

Realtek external PHY supports your local area networking needs.

PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other

devices. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub. (on LAN models only) Line 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 Bass/ Center .

Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker . In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out.

Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.

The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue) and Microphone (pink) jacks change when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table:

Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration

Headphone/ 2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker

Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Windows 98SE only supports 4 channel speaker setting.

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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

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

are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor. S/PDIF port. This port is for S/PDIF digital audio output devices. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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1.4 Special Features

1.4.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

The P4S533-MX 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 includes a 533/400 MHz system bus and features the new Hyper-Threading technology and FMB2 power design that allow up to 3.0+ GHz core frequencies for up to 4.2GB/s data transfer rates.

SDRAM and DDRAM Combo

P4S533-MX has two DDR sockets and two SDR sockets that support up to 2GB non-ECC PC2700/2100/PC1600 or PC133/PC100 SDRAM DIMMs.

ASUS EZ Flash

With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.

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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

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When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear the CMOS data. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will

automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter.

CrashFree BIOS

CrashFree BIOS allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by a virus. Unlike other competing vendors’ products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.

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Powerful Integrated Graphics

The P4S533-MX delivers powerful integrated 2D and 3D graphics performance for functionality and value.

SoundMAX Digital Audio System

The SoundMax Digital Audio System is the industry’s highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX.

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1.5 Motherboard layout

24.4cm (9.6in)

PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

SPDIF1

VGA1

USB20_12

Bottom:

USB3 USB4

Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

CD1

Audio

Codec

CHA_FAN1

FP_AUDIO1

PARALLEL PORT

Top:

RJ-45

USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12

CPU_FAN1

AUX1

MDC1

SB_PWR1

ATX12V1

SiS651

HOST/

Memory

Controller

Accelerated Graphics Port

(AGP)

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

P4S533-MX

PCI Slot 3

FLOPPY1

ATX Power Connector

USBPWR_56

USB_56

Socket 478

SiS962L MuTLOL

Media

I/0

SEC_IDE1

PRI_IDE1

DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

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CLRTC1

I/O

Super

DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

GAME1

2Mbit Flash BIOS

COM1

PANEL1

24.4cm (9.6in)

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1.6 Before 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_PWR1) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

SB_PWR1

P4S533-MX

ON OFF

P4S533-MX Onboard LED

Standby

Power

Powere

Off

Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard!

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1.7 Motherboard installation

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The motherboard uses the micro-ATX form factor that measures 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.5 cm x 24.5 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.

1.7.1 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.

1.7.2 Screw holes

Place eight (8) 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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1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.8.1 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 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. This processor supports 533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates of

4.2GB/s and 3.2GB/s. 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!

Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

1. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading Technology. (since PCB R2.00 or later versions)

2. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP and Linux

2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

Gold Mark

3. It is recommended that you install WinXP Service Pack 1.

4. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system.

5. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/ info/hyperthreading.

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

1. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Install the CPU.

2. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2). Under the Boot Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports HyperThreading Techonology.

3. Reboot the computer.

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