ASUS TERM P4 533A-X User Guide

®

Terminator P4 533A-X

Barebone System

User’s Guide

E15xx

Checklist

First edition V1
February 2004

Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of contents

Notices ........................................................................................... 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

2.3 Install a CPU ....................................................................... 19

Features

2.4 Install the CPU cooling system............................................ 21

2.4.1 Regular heatsink and fan assembly ...................... 21

2.4.2 CPU heat pipe....................................................... 23

2.5 Install system memory......................................................... 25

2.6 Install a hard disk drive........................................................ 26

2.7 Install a CD-ROM drive ....................................................... 28

2.8 Install an expansion card..................................................... 30

2.9 Re-connect cables............................................................... 31

2.9.1 LED cables............................................................ 31

2.9.2 UAEX module........................................................ 32

2.10 Replace the cover ............................................................... 33

2.11 Connect External Devices ................................................... 35

2.12 Power Supply Specifications ............................................... 36

2.12.1 Input Characteristics ............................................. 36

2.12.2 Output Characteristics........................................... 36

2.12.3 Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) ............................. 36

Chapter 3: Motherboard Info............................................... 37

3.1 Introduction.......................................................................... 38

3.2 Motherboard components ................................................... 38

3.3 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 41

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3.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)............................................ 42

3.5 System memory .................................................................. 43

3.6 Expansion slots ................................................................... 44

3.6.1 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 44

3.6.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments............................ 44

3.6.3 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................. 44

3.7 Jumpers............................................................................... 45

3.8 Connectors .......................................................................... 47

Chapter 4: BIOS Information............................................... 53

4.1 Managing and updating the BIOS ....................................... 56

4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time......... 56

4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures ................................... 58

4.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 60

4.2.1 BIOS menu bar ..................................................... 61

4.2.2 Legend bar ............................................................ 61

4.3 Main Menu........................................................................... 63

4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave................... 65

4.3.2 Keyboard Features................................................ 69

4.4 Advanced Menu .................................................................. 70

4.4.1 Chip Configuration ................................................ 72

4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ....................................... 74

4.4.3 PCI Configuration.................................................. 76

4.5 Power Menu ........................................................................ 79

4.5.1 Power Up Control.................................................. 81

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor.................................................. 82

4.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................... 85

4.7 Exit Menu ............................................................................ 87

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........................... 91

5.3 Software information ........................................................... 94

5.3.1 ASUS Update........................................................ 94

5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe.................................................... 96

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

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 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.

• 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 533A-X 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
533A-X 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-EA 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
Telephone [phone]
Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone (MB/Component) [phone] (English)

(Notebook) [phone] (English)
(Server/PC) [phone] (English)
(Networking) [phone] (English)

Support fax [phone]

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone (General) [phone]

(Notebook) [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Support e-mail [e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online support www.asuscom.de/support
Web site www.asuscom.de/news

ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)

Address P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site www.ASUSarabia.com

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System package contents

Check your ASUS Terminator P4 533A-X package for the following items:

1. Barebone system with pre-installed:

- ASUS P4SC-EA motherboard

- Switching power supply (PFC or non-PFC)

- 1.44MB floppy disk drive (optional)

- CD-ROM Drive (optional)

2. Support CD

3. 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 533A-X 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 533A-X is a barebone system in an ASUS
TriOptix form factor chassis.

NOTE

The CD-ROM drive and the floppy disk drive are optional items.

CD-ROM drive (optional)
Floppy drive (optional)

Power Button

Power LED
HDD LED

Headphone jack

USB 2.0 ports

Microphone jack

Front panel I/O door

The lower part of the front panel is a door that covers accessible I/O
features including two USB 2.0 ports (Ports 2 and 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 533A-X barebone system
includes the standard PC99 I/O connectors for external devices and the
power supply socket.

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)

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. The standard components already
installed in the system and the locations of the available drive bays are
pointed out.

NOTE

The system may come with either a PFC (Power Factor Correction) or
non-PFC power supply.

Game/MIDI/COM1
Extension Module

Two 5.25” Drive Bays
(Optional CD-ROM)

3.5” HDD
Drive Bay

3.5” Floppy Drive
(optional)

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(optional)

Motherboard PFC Power SupplyModem Card

USB/audio
Board

Non-PFC
Power Supply

Chapter 1: System Introduction

Chapter 2

This chapter tells how to install components
into the barebone system through illustrated
step-by-step instructions.

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Basic Installation

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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-EA 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 that supports the Intel
Threading Technology.

Follow these steps to install a CPU.

1. Locate the 478-pin CPU
socket on the motherboard.

478-pin CPU socket

®

Hyper-

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 cooling system

The Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a specially
designed cooling system to ensure optimum thermal condition and
performance.

You may install either a (1) regular heatsink and fan assembly, or (2) a
CPU heat pipe. The CPU heat pipe increases thermal stability and
reduces noise.

2.4.1 Regular heatsink and fan assembly

Follow these steps to install the
regular CPU heatsink and fan.

1. Position the fan heatsink
assembly on top of the
installed CPU with the
heatsink fins directed towards
the rear I/O ports, and that the
fan cable is nearest the CPU
fan connector (marked
CPU_FAN1) on the
motherboard.

2. Align one retention bracket
with the rail on the side of the
fan. Orient the bracket with the
locking lever beside the DIMM
sockets.

3. Snap the hook of the retention
bracket into the hole of the
retention module.

Locking lever

Retention bracket
hooked to the hole of
the retention module

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4. 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.

5. Follow steps 2 to 4 to install
the second bracket.

6. Connect the CPU fan cable
from the assembly to the fan
connector labeled CPU_FAN1.

CPU fan connector
(CPU_FAN1)

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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2.4.2 CPU heat pipe

Heat pipe

Heat pipe fins

CPU cooling plate

Retention Bracket

Lock levers

Follow these steps to install the CPU heat pipe.

1. After installing the CPU,
position the heat pipe such that
the heat pipe fins matches the
chassis fan, and the cooling
plate flat on the CPU.

Front hooks

2. When the heat pipe is in place, secure it with the retention bracket.
Insert the front hooks of the bracket into the holes of the CPU
retention module.

Retention module hole

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3. Press down the lock levers to
hook them into the other two
retention module holes.

4. Make sure that the heat pipe is
securely installed as shown.

5. Connect the chassis fan cable
to the motherboard connector
labeled CPU_FAN1.

CPU_FAN1 connector

The chassis fan cable is originally connected to the connector labeled

CHA_FAN1.

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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
SEC_IDE1) on the
motherboard.

Red Stripe to Pin 1

Power Cable (P1)

Secondary IDE connector
(SEC_IDE1)

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 an expansion card

The motherboard has one 32-bit PCI slot and one Accelerated Graphic
Port (AGP) slot.

Follow these steps to install a PCI
or AGP card.

1. Place the chassis on its side.

2. Remove the metal bracket
opposite the slot that you wish
to use.

3. Align the card golden fingers
to the 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.

PCI Slot (PCI1)Metal Bracket

AGP Slot (AGP1)

5. Secure the card to the chassis
with a bracket screw.

NOTE

If your system came with the optional modem card, the PCI slot is
already occupied.

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