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  • Page 1 ® P4S333-VF 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

    Safet y 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

    How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4S333-VF 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-VF motherboard...

  • Page 13: Welcome

    4X slot, USB capability, communication and networking options, high- speed data transfers using the ATA100 protocol, and AC ‘97-compliant audio features, the P4S333-VF is your perfect vehicle to get ahead in the world of power computing! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 14: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The P4S333-VF 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...

  • Page 15: Value-Added Solutions

    1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking The P4S333-VF 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

    Over view Before you install the P4S333-VF motherboard, familiarize yourself with its physical configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its components.
  • Page 17 ASUS P4S333-VF 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. Floppy disk connector. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive.
  • 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-VF motherboard user guide...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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

  • Page 23: Motherboard Installation

    Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The P4S333-VF uses the Flex ATX form factor that measures 9.0 inches x 7.5 inches, a standard fit for most chassis.

  • Page 24: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 19.1cm (7.5in) PS/2 ATX Power Connector CHASFAN1 T: Mouse USBV1 B: Keyboard Bottom: Top: USB1 RJ-45 USB2 COM1 P4S333-VF CPUFAN1 SiS650 Line HOST/ Memory 1893Y Controller ATX12V Line MODEM AUX1 Accelerated Graphics Port Audio (AGP) Codec FPAUDIO1 SiS961...

  • 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-VF motherboard user guide...

  • Page 26: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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 ®...

  • 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 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard user guide...
  • 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! Gold Mark 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-VF 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-VF motherboard user guide...

  • Page 32: System Memory

    P4S333-VF 80 Pins ® P4S333-VF 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 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. The DDR SDRAM technology evolved from the mainstream PC66, PC100, PC133 memory known as Single Data Rate (SDR) SDRAM.

  • Page 33: Memory Configurations

    DIMM Location 184-pin DDR DIMM Total Memory Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 = Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 = Total system memory (Max. 2GB) ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard user guide 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-VF motherboard user guide 2-13...

  • Page 36: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has two 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-VF motherboard user guide 2-15...

  • Page 38: Pci Slots

    PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports any AGP 4X/2X cards. P4S333-VF ® P4S333-VF Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. USBV1 +5VSB P4S333-VF (Default) USBV2 ® +5VSB (Default) P4S333-VF USB Device Wake Up ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard user guide 2-17...
  • Page 40 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. P4S333-VF Short solder points to Clear CMOS ® P4S333-VF Clear RTC RAM Setting 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 41: Connectors

    IDE connector cause this LED to light up. P4S333-VF TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. IDELED ® P4S333-VF IDE Activity LED ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard user guide 2-19...
  • Page 42 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 ® PIN 1 P4S333-VF IDE Connectors PIN 1 For UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/100.
  • Page 43 PIN 1. ® PIN 1 P4S333-VF Floppy Disk Drive Connector 4. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPUFAN1, CHASFAN1) The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of 1A (12W) at +12V. Orient the fans so that the heat sink fins allow air flow to go across the onboard heat sinks instead of the expansion slots.
  • Page 44 +12V DC ® Pin 1 +12V DC P4S333-VF ATX Power Connectors 6. USB header (10-1 pin USB1) If the USB port connectors on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available for additional USB port connectors. Connect the bundled 2-port USB connector set to this header and mount the USB bracket to an open slot in the chassis.
  • 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-VF motherboard user guide 2-23...
  • Page 46 P4S333-VF SPDIF1 SPDIFOUT ® P4S333-VF Digital Audio Connector 10. Smart Card Reader connector (14-1 pin SMARTCON1) (optional) This connector accommodates a Smart Card Reader that allows you to conveniently make transactions such as financial, health care, telephony, or traveling services through a Smart Card user interface software.
  • Page 47 12. SIRQ1 connector (2-pin SIRQ1) This connector allows you to connect the serial IRQ cable. This cable is required by some PCI cards such as those with PCMCIA function. P4S333-VF SIRQ1 SERIRQ ® P4S333-VF SIRQ1 Connector ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard user guide 2-25...
  • Page 48 SMI Lead Switch* Requires an ATX power supply. P4S333-VF 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-VF motherboard user guide 2-27...
  • Page 50 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3 Powering up Powering up Powering up Powering up Powering up...
  • Page 52 ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard...

  • Page 53: Starting Up For The First Time

    High frequency beeps when CPU overheated; system is working System running at a lower frequency 7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard user guide...

  • Page 54: Powering Off The Computer

    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...
  • Page 56 ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard...

  • 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-VF 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-VF 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 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-VF motherboard user guide...

  • Page 64: Main Menu

    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-VF 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-VF 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-VF 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

    This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The setting of this field depends on the CPU Frequency Multiple. ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard user guide 4-15...
  • 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-VF 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-VF 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 game port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330H-331H] [300H-301H] ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard user guide 4-21...

  • Page 78: Pci Configuration

    4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1 IRQ, Slot 2 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] [Auto] ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard user guide 4-23...
  • Page 80 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-VF 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-VF 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-VF motherboard user guide 4-29...

  • Page 86: Boot Menu

    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-VF motherboard user guide 4-31...

  • Page 88: Exit Menu

    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 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-VF motherboard user guide 4-33...
  • Page 90 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 91: Chapter 5: Software Support

    Chapter 5 Software support...
  • Page 92 ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard...

  • 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-VF motherboard user guide...
  • Page 96 Show Motherboard Information Click this item to display the general specifications for the P4S333-VF motherboard. Browse Support CD Click this item to display the support CD contents in graphical format.

  • 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 P4BS333-FX 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-VF motherboard user guide...
  • 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-VF 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-VF 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...
  • Page 108 ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard...
  • Page 109 Card Reader support 1-2 Expansion cards Central Processing Unit (CPU) installation 2-14 fan connector 2-21 IRQ assigments 2-15 installation 2-5 Expansion slots 1-7, 2-14 Central Processing Unit (CPU) AGP 1-7 Level 1/Level 2 Cache 4-16 PCI 1-7 ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard user guide...
  • Page 110 placement 2-1 screws 2-1 Flash EEPROM 1-6 Multi-Sector Transfers 4-11 Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 Operating system Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) installation 5-1 CHS Capacity 4-11 Overclocking features 1-3 Cylinders 4-11 Heads 4-11 LBA Capacity 4-11 Parallel port 1-7, 4-20 Primary/Secondary Master 4-9 Modes 4-20 Primary/Secondary Slave 4-9 Password...
  • 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-VF motherboard user guide...
  • Page 112 Index...

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