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  • Page 1 P4X533-ALE www.DataSheet4U.com Rev. A+ System Board User’s Manual 80310409 p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...
  • Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock: • Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord. p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...
  • Page 3 1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...
  • Page 4 To view the user’s manual, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. Click the “TOOLS” icon then click “Manual” on the main menu. p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System Board Layout ................... System Memory......................CPU............................Jumper Settings......................Rear Panel I/O Ports....................I/O Connectors......................Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup 3.1 Award BIOS Setup Utility..................3.2 VIA RAID BIOS Setting Utility................ 3.3 Updating the BIOS....................... p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...
  • Page 6 Appendix B - Using the Suspend to RAM Function B.1 Using the Suspend to RAM Function..........Appendix C - System Error Messages C.1 POST Beep........................C.2 Error Messages......................Appendix D - Troubleshooting D.1 Troubleshooting Checklist................p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    • Supports up to 2GB using PC1600 (DDR200), PC2100 (DDR266) and PC2700 (DDR333) unbuffered DDR SDRAM DIMM, 2.6V type DIMMs Memory Size DIMMs Memory Size 16MBx64 2MBx64 16MB 128MB 4MBx64 32MB 32MBx64 256MB 64MBx64 8MBx64 64MB 512MB p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...
  • Page 8 The audio jacks at the rear panel will support 6-channel audio only when the audio utility is configured to support this function. The mic-in at the rear will be disabled. Use the front audio’s mic- in jack. p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...
  • Page 9 12Mb/second bandwidth while USB 2.0 supports 480Mb/ second bandwidth providing a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of si- multaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...
  • Page 10 • One front audio connector for external line-out and mic-in jacks • One CD-in internal audio connector • Two Serial ATA connectors • Two IDE connectors • One floppy connector • Two ATX power supply connectors • Two fan connectors p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...
  • Page 11 Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power-on the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt. Important: The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ?720mA. p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...
  • Page 12 “Standby” when you shut down Windows 98/2000/ME/XP with- ® out having to go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files, applications and operating system. This is because the p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...

  • Page 13: Hyper-Threading Technology Functionality Requirements

    • OS - an operating system that includes optimizations for HT Technology Please refer to Appendix A for information about enabling the functionality of the Hyper-Threading Technology. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, go to: www.intel.com/info/ hyperthreading. p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...

  • Page 14: Package Checklist

    One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable One SATA RAID floppy diskette One I/O shield One “Mainboard Utility” CD If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. p4x533-ale 80310409 1.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:11 AM...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation 2.1 System Board Layout www.DataSheet4U.com p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...

  • Page 16: System Memory

    This effectively doubles the speed of operation therefore providing two times faster data transfer. Refer to chapter 1 (System Memory section) for detailed specifi- cation of the memory supported by the system board. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 17 2. Position the DIMM above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. 3. Seat the module vertically into the socket. Make sure it is completely seated. The tabs will hold the DIMM in place. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...

  • Page 18: Cpu

    2. Unlock the socket by pushing the lever sideways, away from the socket, then lifting it up to a 90 angle. Make sure the socket is lifted to at least this angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in properly. Lever p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 19 CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force. Important: Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 20 If you are installing a non-boxed processor, the heat sink, fan • and retention mechanism assembly may look different from the one shown in this section but the procedure will more or less be the same. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 21 You will not be able to snap the hooks into the holes if the fan / heat sink and retention mechanism assembly did not fit properly onto the CPU and retention module base. Fan / heat sink and retention mechanism assembly Unsnapped Snapped p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 22 Note: You will not be able to push the lever down if the direction is incorrect. 5. Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan con- nector on the system board. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...

  • Page 23: Jumper Settings

    JP1 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On. 3. Now power-on the system. If your reason for clearing the CMOS data is due to incorrect setting of the processor’s ratio/clock in the BIOS, please pro- ceed to step 4. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 24 Frequency/Voltage Control section in chapter 3 for more information. 7. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu of the BIOS setup utility. Select “Save & Exit Setup” and press <Enter>. 8. Type <Y> and press <Enter>. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...

  • Page 25: Rear Panel I/O Ports

    The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • PS/2 mouse port • PS/2 keyboard port • Parallel port • COM port • S/PDIF-out jack • USB ports • LAN port • Mic-in jack • Line-in jack • Line-out jack p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 26 S3 state. To use this function: BIOS Setting: • Configure the PS/2 wake up function in the Power Manage- ment Setup submenu (“IRQ/Event Activity Detect” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 27 UART that can be used with a modem, serial printer, remote display terminal or other serial devices. BIOS Setting Select the serial port’s I/O address in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 28 Allows bidirectional parallel port (Enhanced Parallel Port) operation at maximum speed. BIOS Setting Select the parallel port’s mode in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 29 Hardware Installation 2.5.4 S/PDIF-out Jack www.DataSheet4U.com S/PDIF-out The system board is equipped with an onboard S/PDIF-out RCA jack (yellow) at location CN3. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 30 3 for more information. Driver Installation You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 31 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function: • BIOS Setting: “USB Resume from S3” in the Power Management Setup submenu (“IRQ/Event Activity Detect” section) of the BIOS must be set to Enabled. Refer to chapter 3 for more informa- tion. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 32 Enable or disable the onboard LAN in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“VIA OnChip PCI Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the “VIA LAN Drivers”. Refer to chapter 4 for more infor- mation. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:12 AM...
  • Page 33 Hi-fi set, CD player, AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc. Connect a stereo cable from the line- out jack of your external device to this line-in jack. Mic-in Jack (Pink) • This jack is used to connect an external microphone. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 34 6-channel audio modes as well as configure its audio effects. When the rear audio supports 6-channel, the mic-in jack will be disabled. Use the front audio’s mic-in function. Refer to chapter 4 for more information. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...

  • Page 35: I/O Connectors

    2.6 I/O Connectors 2.6.1 CD-in Internal Audio Connector www.DataSheet4U.com Ground Ground Left audio Right audio channel channel The CD-in (J2) connector is used to receive audio from a CD- ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 36 1 of J3. BIOS Setting Enable or disable this function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 37 RAID BIOS Setting Utility. You can enter this utility by pressing the <Tab> key during system boot up. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Drivers and Utility • Install the “SATA RAID Drivers”. Refer to chapter 4 for more information. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 38 If you are adding a third or fourth IDE device, use another IDE cable and install one end of the cable into the J10 header (90 on the system board and the other connectors to the IDE de- vices. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 39 BIOS Setting Enable or disable the onboard primary or secondary IDE con- troller in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“VIA OnChip IDE Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more infor- mation. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 40 (J6) on the system board. The system fan connector (J7) is used to connect an additional cooling fan. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent over- heating the CPU and system board components. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 41 Your system configuration (amount of memory, add-in cards, peripherals, etc.) may exceed the minimum power requirement. To ensure that adequate power is provided, use a 300 Watt (or greater) power supply. p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 42 Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch is a “dual function power button” that will allow your system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode. Refer to “Soft-Off By PWRBTN” in the Power Management Setup (Chapter 3). p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 43 N. C. N. C. RESET Ground (Reset switch) H/W Reset SPEAKER Speaker Data (Speaker connector) N. C. Ground Speaker Power PWR-LED LED Power (+) (Power/Standby LED) LED Power (+) LED Power (-) or Standby Signal p4x533-ale 80310409 2.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...

  • Page 44: Chapter 3 - Bios Setup

    If the message disappears before you respond, restart the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously. When you press <Del>, the main menu screen will appear. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 45 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays min- utes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 46 For hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select the LBA type. Certain operating systems require that you select Nor- mal or Large. Please check your operating system’s manual or Help desk on which one to select. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 47 1.2M, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. AT-type high-density drive; 1.2MB capac- 720K, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 720KB capacity 1.44M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 1.44MB capacity 2.88M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 2.88MB capacity p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 48 The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup 3.1.1.8 Extended Memory Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot- 3.1.1.9 Total Memory www.DataSheet4U.com Displays the total memory available in the system. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 50 BIOS will halt the system and an error message will appear. After seeing the error message, if necessary, you will be able to run an anti-virus program to locate and remove the problem before any damage is done. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:13 AM...
  • Page 51 SCSI card. VIA 8237 SATA The drive connected to the SATA 1 or SATA 2 connector. PCI SCSI Card The drive connected to the SCSI add-in card that is installed in a PCI slot. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 52 For example, you would use such a feature to accelerate cursor movements with the arrow keys. You can then select the typematic rate and typematic delay in the “Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)” and “Typematic Delay (Msec)” fields below. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 53 Determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM. Video Shadow will increase the video speed. Note that some graphics boards require that this option be disabled. The default value is Enabled. Enabled Video shadow is enabled. Disabled Video shadow is disabled. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 54 Disabled The logo will not appear during system boot-up. 3.1.2.20 Small Logo(EPA) Show Enabled The EPA logo will appear during system boot-up. Disabled The EPA logo will not appear during system boot- p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 55 The only time you might consider making any changes would be if you discovered some incompatibility or that data was being lost while using your system. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 56 100MHz The memory clock speed will run at 200MHz. 133MHz The memory clock speed will run at 266MHz. 166MHz The memory clock speed will run at 333MHz. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 57 This field is used to select the clock cycles for the CAS latency. Bank Interleave The options are 2 Bank, 4 Bank and Disabled. Precharge to Active (Trp) The options are 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 58 The system will automatically detect the type of memory interface. Single Channel Sets the memory interface to single channel. Dual Channel Sets the memory interface to dual channel. DRAM Command Rate The options are 1T Command and 2T Command. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 59 This field is used to select a value for the AGP Driving control. We recommend that you leave this field in its default setting. AGP Fast Write Select Enabled to support the AGP Fast Write function. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 60 AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle When this field is set to enabled, it allows the system to calibrate the AGP’s performance. We recommend that you leave this field in its default setting - Enabled. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 61 Auto”, you can enable the VLink 8x function in the field below. VLink 8X Support When this field is set to Enabled, the speed of VLink which links the North Bridge and South Bridge will be 8x. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 62 This field is used to select whether to initialize the AGP or PCI first when the system boots. When the system boots, it will first initialize the AGP. PCI Slot When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 63 The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. IDE DMA Transfer Access This field, when Enabled, will enhance the IDE DMA transfer of an IDE hard disk drive. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 64 BIOS will select the best available option after checking your hard drive or CD-ROM. Auto The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you. Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 65 BIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size the system can transfer. The block size will depend on the type of hard disk drive. www.DataSheet4U.com Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 66 This field is used to select the USB ports you want Enabled. OnChip EHCI Controller If you are using USB 2.0, this field must be set to Enabled. USB Keyboard Support If you are using a USB keyboard under DOS, set this field to Enabled. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 67 The system will automatically select an I/O ad- dress for the onboard serial port. 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 Allows manually select an I/O address for the onboard serial port. Disabled Disables the onboard serial port. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 68 “EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)” Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed. ECP Mode Use DMA This is used to select the DMA channel used for the parallel port. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 69 Enables the Power On Suspend function. S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function. If you are using the Windows 98 operating system, refer to ® “Using the Suspend to RAM Function” in appendix B for more information. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 70 Blank Screen This only writes blanks to the video buffer. DPMS Support Initializes display power management signaling. Select this if your video board supports it. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 71 If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 72 If you forgot the password, you must power-off the system, unplug the power cord and clear the CMOS data. Follow the steps in the “Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data” section in chapter 2. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 73 When set to On, the system will respond and wake up to any hard drive or floppy drive activity. PCI Master When set to On, the system will respond and wake up to any PCI or bus master activity. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 74 If you want the system to power-on everyday as set in the “Date (of Month)” field, the time set in this field must be later than the time of the RTC set in the Standard CMOS Features submenu. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 75 IRQ will cause the system to wake up completely from the power management mode. When disa- bled, the system will not wake up from the power management mode despite access to the specified IRQ. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 76 The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Auto(ESCD) The system will automatically detect the settings for you. Manual Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” field. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 77 However, if you are not using USB devices and a new device requires an IRQ, set this field to Disabled. The IRQ previously occupied by the USB device will be available for the new device. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 78 When enabled, the system will automatically send clock signals to existing PCI devices. 3.1.7.3 Spread Spectrum Leave this field in its default setting. Do not alter this setting un- less advised by an engineer or technician. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 79 Control” and set the “CPU Clock Ratio” or “CPU Clock” field to its default setting or an appropriate bus clock or ratio. Note: Use a PS/2 or AT (requires a DIN to mini DIN adapter) key- board for method 2. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 80 You should use these values only if you have hardware problems. www.DataSheet4U.com Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>. If you want to proceed, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The default settings will be loaded. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 81 BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard values for your system. Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>. www.DataSheet4U.com Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 82 To delete or disable the password function, highlight “Set Supervisor Password” and press <Enter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 83 To delete or disable the password function, highlight “Set User Password” and press <En- ter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...
  • Page 84 You will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make additional changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or <Del> after memory testing is done. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...

  • Page 85: Via Raid Bios Setting Utility

    RAID system using two Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives. Note: Refer to the VIA SATA RAID manual for information on using the utility. The manual is included in the CD. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...

  • Page 86: Updating The Bios

    BIOS Setup 3.3 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AWDFLASH.EXE. You can download them from DFI’s web site or contact technical support or your sales representative. www.DataSheet4U.com 1. Save the new BIOS file along with the flash utility AWDFLASH.EXE to a floppy disk.
  • Page 87 BIOS, press <Y> then enter the file name of the current BIOS. Otherwise, press <N>. 7. The following will then appear. Press “Y” to Program or “N” to Exit 8. Press <Y> to flash the new BIOS. p4x533-ale 80310409 3.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:14 AM...

  • Page 88: Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares

    3 methods listed below. 1. Boot up from a system diskette without the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, 2. “REM” HIMEM.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS, or 3. Press <F5> during bootup to bypass your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. p4x533-ale 80310409 4.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...
  • Page 89 3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to edit information. The screen will also display the auto-detected information. 4. Press <F10> to update the edited information into the flash ROM. p4x533-ale 80310409 4.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...
  • Page 90 1. Use the ? or ? arrow keys to select the Save DMI File menu. 2. The following message will appear. Press [Enter] to select DMI file for save Press <Enter>. 3. Enter the directory and filename under which you would like the DMI file saved. p4x533-ale 80310409 4.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...

  • Page 91: Drivers, Utilities And Software Applications

    "Autorun" did not automatically start (which is, the Mainboard Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup". P4X533 chipset / Chipset Drivers VIA Service Pack p4x533-ale 80310409 4 -r -0219.pmd 2/19/2004, 1:13 PM...
  • Page 92 3. Click “Next”. Please read the “VIA Service Pack Readme” carefully before proceeding to step 3. 4. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the installation. 5. Reboot the system for the drivers to take effect. p4x533-ale 80310409 4.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...
  • Page 93 CD, installing the bundled VxD driver may cause problems. If you are using this type of card, we recommend that you install first the AGP card’s VGA driver before installing the VIA Service Pack. p4x533-ale 80310409 4.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...
  • Page 94 1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click the “AUDIO” icon. www.DataSheet4U.com 2. Click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. The following screen will appear. 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 4. Restart the system. p4x533-ale 80310409 4.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...
  • Page 95 1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click the “USB” icon. 2. Click “VIA USB 2.0 Drivers” on the main screen. The following www.DataSheet4U.com screen will appear. 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 4. Restart the system. p4x533-ale 80310409 4.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...
  • Page 96 Windows NT 4.0. The driver is in the “LANDRV” root directory of the CD. Please refer to README for the exact location of the drivers. p4x533-ale 80310409 4.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...
  • Page 97 If you are (1) using a SATA drive to install the Windows XP/ 2000 operating system or (2) you are configuring RAID on SATA drives, you must install SATA drivers from the diskette when- ever you are prompted by the system to install the drivers. p4x533-ale 80310409 4.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...
  • Page 98 VIA_RAID\DRIVERDISK\SATA directory of the CD into the blank diskette. You can now use the diskette to install the drivers. Note: www.DataSheet4U.com Refer to the VIA SATA RAID manual for information on configuring RAID. The manual is included in the CD. p4x533-ale 80310409 4.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...
  • Page 99 2. Click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0” on the main screen. The screen below will appear. 3. Click “I accept the agreement” then click “Next”. 4. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 5. Restart the system. p4x533-ale 80310409 4.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...

  • Page 100: Installation Notes

    2. All steps or procedures to install software drivers are subject to change without notice as the softwares are occassionally updated. Please go to DFI's web site at "http://www.dfi.com/ support1/download2.asp" for the latest version of the drivers or software applications.

  • Page 101: Appendix A - Enabling The Hyper-Threading Technology

    XP, please check the following to ® ensure that the operating system has been properly installed. a. Click Start, point to Settings then click Control Panel. b. Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box will appear. p4x533-ale 80310409 a.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...
  • Page 102 Click the General tab. The processor shown under Computer should resemble the one shown below. www.DataSheet4U.com d. Now click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager. The items shown under Computer and Processors should resemble the ones shown below. p4x533-ale 80310409 a.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...
  • Page 103 Lastly, press the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager dialog box will appear. Click the Performance tab. The diagram under CPU Usage History should resemble the one shown below. www.DataSheet4U.com p4x533-ale 80310409 a.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:53 AM...

  • Page 104: Appendix B - Using The Suspend To Ram Function

    ACPI function is supported. [drive]:>setup /p j If you have previously installed Windows 98, you need to ® upgrade the system in order to support ACPI. Please contact Microsoft for upgrade information. p4x533-ale 80310409 b.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:54 AM...
  • Page 105 System icon. In the System Properties dialog box, click the “Device Manager” tab. In “View devices by type”, click “System www.DataSheet4U.com devices”. Double-click the System icon. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Performance tab. p4x533-ale 80310409 b.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:54 AM...
  • Page 106 10. Repeat step 7 to open the Control Panel dialog box. Double- click the Power Management icon. 11. Click the Advanced tab. In the “When I press the power button on my computer” field, select “Standby”. p4x533-ale 80310409 b.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:54 AM...
  • Page 107 98 or when you are in Windows 2000/ME/XP), please check whether your add-in ® cards or devices support this function. If this function is not supported, you need to download the appropriate driver from their respective website. p4x533-ale 80310409 b.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:54 AM...

  • Page 108: Appendix C - System Error Messages

    Check the battery and replace if necessary. DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY The display switch on the mainboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different p4x533-ale 80310409 c.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:54 AM...
  • Page 109 This is also used for the M/B burn in test at the factory. BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad. Memory test fail The BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s). p4x533-ale 80310409 c.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:54 AM...

  • Page 110: Appendix D - Troubleshooting

    AC outlet. If necessary, try another outlet. 3. Check that the video input cable is properly attached to the monitor and the system’s display adapter. 4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor’s brightness control knob. p4x533-ale 80310409 d.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:55 AM...
  • Page 111 3. You may be writing to the wrong drive. Check the path statement to make sure you are writing to the targeted drive. 4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use another diskette with adequate storage space. p4x533-ale 80310409 d.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:55 AM...
  • Page 112 4. Verify that the attached device works by attaching it to a parallel port that is working and configured correctly. If it works, the printer can be assumed to be in good condition. If the printer remains inoperative, replace the printer cable and try again. p4x533-ale 80310409 d.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:55 AM...
  • Page 113 5. If the board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface and seat all socketed components. Gently press each component into the socket. 6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup and load the BIOS defaults. p4x533-ale 80310409 d.pmd 2/18/2004, 8:55 AM...

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