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  • Page 1 ® P4S333-VM User Guide...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How this guide is organized ... viii Conventions used in this guide ... ix Where to find more information ... ix ASUS contact information ... x Chapter 1: Product introduction ... 1-1 1.1 Welcome! ... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ... 1-1 1.3 Special features ...
  • Page 4 Contents 2.6 Expansion slots ... 2-14 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ... 2-14 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ... 2-15 2.6.3 PCI slots ... 2-16 2.6.4 AGP slot ... 2-16 2.7 Jumpers ... 2-17 2.8 Connectors ... 2-19 Chapter 3: Powering up ... 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time ...
  • Page 5 5.2 Support CD information ... 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD ... 5-1 5.2.2 Installation menus ... 5-2 5.2.3 Software and drivers description ... 5-3 5.3 Software information ... 5-5 5.3.1 ASUS Update ... 5-5 Glossary ... G-1 Index ... I-1...

  • Page 6: Fcc/Cdc Statements

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4S333-VM motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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.

  • Page 10: Asus Contact Information

    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...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product introduction...
  • Page 12 ASUS P4S333-M motherboard...

  • Page 13: Welcome

    1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS The ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technology making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The P4S333-VM incorporates the Intel package/Northwood Processor coupled with the SiS 650 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.

  • Page 14: Special Features

    1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The P4S333-VM motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced 0.18 micron processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.0GHz frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2 cache for up to a speedy 2.4+GHz frequency.

  • Page 15: Value-Added Solutions

    1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking The P4S333-VM overclocking features: • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • adjustable FSB/MEM frequency ratio • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus frequency from 100MHz up to 166MHz at 1MHz increments •...

  • Page 16: Overview

    ATX 12V connector CPU socket North Bridge controller ATX power connector DDR DIMM sockets IDE connectors South Bridge controller ASUS ASIC Onboard LED 10. Floppy disk connector 11. Flash EEPROM 12. Super I/O controller 13. PCI slots 14. AC’97 CODEC (optional) 15.
  • Page 17 ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 18 Interface, Ethernet MAC, Dual Universal Serial Bus Host controllers, IDE Master/Slave controllers, and the MuTIOL Connect to PCI Bridge. ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring. Onboard LED This green indicator light informs the user that power is being supplied to the board.
  • Page 19 USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. A USB header is also available for two additional USB ports. See page 2-21. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 Hardware information...
  • Page 22 ASUS P4S333-M motherboard...

  • Page 23: Motherboard Installation

    Place seven (7) 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 ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Layout

    19.1cm (7.5in) ATX Power Connector P4S333-VM SiS650 HOST/ Memory ATX12V1 Controller Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI Slot 1 ® PCI Slot 2 CLRTC BATTERY1 PCI Slot 3 USB2 HPANEL1 USBV2 Chapter 2: Hardware information CHASFAN1 SiS961 MuTLOL Media SIRQ1 ASUS Mozart...

  • Page 25: Before You Proceed

    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. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 26: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The 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. ® The Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 478-pin package uses the Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array 2 (FC-PGA2) package technology, and includes the Intel NetBurst™...

  • Page 27: Installing The Cpu

    2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 90 - 100...
  • Page 28 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5.

  • Page 29: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 30 2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the hooks into the holes.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Cpu Fan Cable

    CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPUFAN1. CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN1) Don’t forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 32: System Memory

    2.5 System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/1600 DIMMs. P4S333-VM ® P4S333-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.

  • Page 33: Memory Configurations

    DIMM Location 184-pin DDR DIMM Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB Total system memory (Max. 2GB) ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide Total Memory x1 = x1 = 2-11...

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm

    2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1.

  • Page 35: Removing A Dimm

    1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 2-13...

  • Page 36: Expansion Slots

    2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.

  • Page 37: Configuring An Expansion Card

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller...

  • Page 38: Pci Slots

    2.6.3 PCI slots There are three 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. P4S333-VM ® P4S333-VM USB Device Wake Up ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide USBV1 +5VSB (Default) USBV2 +5VSB...
  • Page 40 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These solder points allow you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.

  • Page 41: Connectors

    IDE connector cause this LED to light up. P4S333-VM ® P4S333-VM IDE Activity LED ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. IDELED 2-19...
  • Page 42 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin IDE1 / IDE2) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 master device.
  • Page 43 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! P4S333-VM ® P4S333-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 CHASFAN1...
  • Page 44 5. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX+12V) These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
  • Page 45 Intel front panel audio cable. By default, these pins are shorted. Before using this connector, make sure that your audio cable and the front panel audio module (if available) comply with the Intel Front Panel I/O specification. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide MODEM Modem-Out Ground Ground...
  • Page 46 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF1) (optional) This connector connects an S/PDIF audio module that allows digital instead of analog sound output. Connect one end of the audio cable to the S/PDIF Out connector on the motherboard, and the other end to the S/PDIF module.
  • Page 47 Configure the UART2 Use As parameter in BIOS to set UART2 for use with IR or SmartCard. See section “4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration” for details. P4S333-VM ® P4S333-VM SIRQ1 Connector ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide Front View Back View IRTX SIRQ1 SERIRQ...

  • Page 48: System Panel Connector (20-Pin Hpanel1)

    13. System panel connector (20-pin HPANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. P4S333-VM ® P4S333-VM System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 49 Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 2-27...
  • Page 50 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3 Powering up...
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  • Page 53: Starting Up For The First Time

    High frequency beeps when system is working 7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated;...

  • Page 54: Powering Off The Computer

    3.3 Powering off the computer You must first exit the operating system and shut down the system before switching off the power. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down the operating system. If you use Windows 95/98/2000/XP, click the Start button, click Shut Down, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 BIOS setup...
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  • Page 57: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH. If the word “unknown” appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 58 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press <Enter>. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 59: Updating Bios Procedures

    BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (see the ASUS Contact Information on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.
  • Page 60 If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. If this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 61: Bios Setup Program

    Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 62: Bios Menu Bar

    4.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features.

  • Page 63: Scroll Bar

    While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 64: Main Menu

    4.3 Main menu When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59).

  • Page 65: Primary & Secondary Master/Slave

    Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 66 [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or on the drive label for this information. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.
  • Page 67 To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum] ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 4-11...
  • Page 68 SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance.

  • Page 69: Keyboard Features

    [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 4-13...
  • Page 70 Main menu items continued... Language [English] This field displays the BIOS language version. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password then press <Enter>.

  • Page 71: Advanced Menu

    CPU speed. The setting of this field depends on the CPU Frequency Multiple. Configuration options: [100/33] [101/34] ... [165/41] [166/42]. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide (if CPU Speed is set to [Manual]) (if CPU Speed is set to [Manual])
  • Page 72 CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency. The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz).

  • Page 73: Chip Configuration

    SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] This item controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and the read/write command. The SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay parameter appears only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 4-17...
  • Page 74 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [3T] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the SDRAM. The SDRAM RAS Precharge Time parameter appears only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. SDRAM RAS Active Time [6T] This item allows you to select the RAS Active Time.
  • Page 75 Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] This field allows tou to enable either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE channel, or both. You can also set both channels to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 4-19...

  • Page 76: I/O Device Configuration

    4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing reads from, but not writes to, the floppy disk drive. The default setting [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration options: [R/W] [Read Only] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial...
  • Page 77 This field allows you to select the I/O address for the game port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200H-207H] [208H-20FH] Onboard MIDI I/O [Disabled] This field allows you to select the I/O address for the MIDI I/O port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330H-331H] [300H-301H] ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 4-21...

  • Page 78: Pci Configuration

    4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1 IRQ, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto] These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ assignments. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Some non-standard VGA cards, like graphics accelerators or MPEG video...
  • Page 79 Set this field to [Disabled] if you installed a PCI LAN card. The LAN card includes a controller chipset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled] This parameter allows you to enable or disable the onboard AC97 audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 4-23...

  • Page 80: Pci Irq Resource Exclusion

    4.4.3.2 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The setting [No/ICU] for an IRQ field indicates that you are using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU), and that this particular IRQ is NOT required by a legacy ISA card.

  • Page 81: Power Menu

    Windows with the APM feature. In Windows 98 or later, APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled “Power Management” in the Control Panel. Select the item “Advanced” in the Power Management Properties dialog box. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 4-25...
  • Page 82 Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.

  • Page 83: Power Up Control

    When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI modem. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 4-27...
  • Page 84 Wake On LAN [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to turn on the system through the onboard LAN. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.

  • Page 85: Hardware Monitor

    If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP”. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 4-29...

  • Page 86: Boot Menu

    4.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space> key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices.
  • Page 87 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 4-31...

  • Page 88: Exit Menu

    4.7 Exit Menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10>...

  • Page 89: Discard Changes

    This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You can then return to other menus and make further changes. After you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide 4-33...
  • Page 90 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 91: Chapter 5: Software Support

    Chapter 5 Software support...
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  • Page 93: Install An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 94: Installation Menus

    5.2.2 Installation menus The support CD menu is composed of two screens. Click on the Right on the lower right corner of the first screen to display the second Arrow menu screen. To return to the first menu screen, click on the Left Arrow the lower right corner of the second screen.

  • Page 95: Software And Drivers Description

    This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...

  • Page 96: Cyberlink Video And Audio Applications

    This item installs the Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE 5.0 and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail 4.0. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in multi-player skirmishes. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to deliver true vibrant colors.

  • Page 97: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 98 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file.

  • Page 99: Glossary

    Glossary...
  • Page 100 ASUS P4S333-M motherboard...
  • Page 101 Backup. A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage device from the original. This copy is for the purpose of data retrieval in case the original is accidentally erased, damaged, or destroyed. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate...
  • Page 102 BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). BIOS is a set of routines that control how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’s read-only memory. BIOS parameters are configurable through the BIOS Setup program.
  • Page 103 I/O (Input/Output). The data transfers from the input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to the output devices like a printer or the monitor screen. I/O Address. The specific memory location for a particular device. Two devices cannot share the same I/O address space. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 104 IrDA (Infrared Data Association). An internaltional organization that creates and promotes inter-operable, low cost, infrared data interconnection standards that support a walk-up, point-to-point model. The IrDA protocol is designed to support transmission of data between two devices over short-range point-to-point infrared at speeds between 9.6Kbps and 4Mbps.
  • Page 105 The Serial Presence Detect function is implemented using a 2048 bit EEPROM component. This nonvolatile storage device contains data programmed by the DIMM manufacturer that identifies the module type and various SDRAM organization and timing parameters. ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 106 System Disk. A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). The communications protocol used by the UNIX system and the Internet. TCP checks for lost packets, puts the data from multiple packets into the correct order, and requests that missing or damaged packets be resent.

  • Page 107: Index

    Index...
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  • Page 109 Card Reader support 1-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) fan connector 2-21 installation 2-5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Level 1/Level 2 Cache 4-16 ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide Speed 4-15 CPU socket 1-6 Chip Configuration 4-17 Clear RTC RAM 2-18 Connectors...
  • Page 110 Flash EEPROM 1-6 Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 4-11 Cylinders 4-11 Heads 4-11 LBA Capacity 4-11 Primary/Secondary Master 4-9 Primary/Secondary Slave 4-9 Sectors 4-11 Types 4-9 Hardware Monitor 4-29 Heatsink installation 2-7 Interrupt Assignments 2-15 IRQ assignments 2-15 Jumper USB device wake-up 2-17...
  • Page 111 North Bridge 1-6 South Bridge 1-6 System Date 4-8 System memory configurations 2-10 System Time 4-8 UART2 4-22 Ultra DMA Mode 4-12 USB Legacy Support 4-17 USB ports 1-7 USWC 4-18 Video Memory 4-19 ZIF socket 2-5 ASUS P4S333-VM motherboard user guide...
  • Page 112 Index...

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