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  • Page 1 P4B533-M 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

    About this guide ................viii How this guide is organized ..........viii Conventions used in this guide ..........ix Where to find more information ..........ix ASUS contact information ............... x P4B533-M specifications summary ..........xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ................1-1 1.2 Package contents ...............

  • Page 4: Contents

    3.2 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS .... 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS ....... 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program ............4-7 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 5.2.3 Software menu ............5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu ............5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utility menu ........... 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information ........5-6 5.2.7 Other information ........... 5-7 5.3 Software information ............5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update ............5-9 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ...........5-11 5.3.3...

  • 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 P4B533-M motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4B533-M 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: P4B533-M Specifications Summary

    GAME/MIDI connector (optional) CD/AUX audio connectors (optional) Front panel audio connector (optional) BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS EZ Flash Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, chassis intrusion...
  • Page 12 Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software CyberLink Power Player SE, VideoLive Mail * Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the P4B533-M motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ............1-1 Package contents .......... 1-1 Special features ..........1-2 Motherboard overview ........1-4 ASUS P4B533-M motherboard...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    Thank you for buying the ASUS P4B533-M motherboard! ® The ASUS P4B533-M motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ® ® The P4B533-M incorporates the Intel...

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The P4B533-M motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor with 512KB ® L2 cache on 0.13 micron process features the Intel NetBurst™...

  • Page 17: Value-Added Solutions

    Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU’s internal diode to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The system voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.

  • Page 18: Motherboard Overview

    27. IEEE-1394 port (optional) Flash EEPROM 28. Serial port 10. DIP swtiches 29. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11. ASUS ASIC 30. Keyboard port 12. South Bridge controller 13. AGP warning LED 14. Standby power LED 15. Audio CODEC (optional) 16.
  • Page 19 ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide...

  • Page 20: Core Specifications

    1.4.2 Core specifications ATX 12V connector. This power connector is for the 4-pin 12V plug from an ATX 12V power supply. CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel Pentium 4 Processor, with 533/400MHz ®...
  • Page 21 ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring. South bridge controller. The fourth-generation Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) is a subsystem that integrates various I/O functions including 2-channel ATA/100 bus master IDE controller, up to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I/O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface,...
  • Page 22 Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. (on LAN models only) Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio sources.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 24 Chapter summary Motherboard installation ....... 2-1 Motherboard layout ........2-2 Before you proceed ........2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..... 2-4 System memory ........... 2-10 Expansion slots ........... 2-13 Switches and jumpers ......... 2-16 Connectors ........... 2-20 ASUS P4B533-M motherboard...

  • Page 25: Motherboard Installation

    Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide...

  • Page 26: Motherboard Layout

    Controller Firmware Layer P4B533-M Chip (ICH4) PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI3 CLRTC(R200A) ASUS Audio CHASSIS ASIC Codec USB20_3 USBPWR_56 IPANEL AGP_WARN GAME PANEL J3001 J3002 The audio, LAN, and 1394 features are optional. These components are grayed out in the above motherboard layout.

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    1.5V AGP slot, this LED lights up thus preventing the system to power up. This LED remains off if you plug in a 1.5V AGP card. SB_PWR Standby Powered Power AGP_WARN ® P4B533-M Incorrect Correct P4B533-M Onboard LED AGP Card AGP Card ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide...

  • Page 28: 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. The socket is designed for the Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron ®...

  • Page 29: 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 P4B533-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 30 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 31: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 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 P4B533-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 32 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 33: Connecting The Cpu Fan Cable

    CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Don’t forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide...

  • Page 34: System Memory

    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 ECC or non-ECC PC2100/1600 DIMMs. 104 Pins ® 80 Pins P4B533-M P4B533-M 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.

  • Page 35: Memory Configurations

    1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Unlocked Retaining Clip ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 2-11...

  • Page 36: Removing A Dimm

    3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove 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.

  • Page 37: Expansion Slots

    1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 2-13...

  • Page 38: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor...

  • Page 39: Pci Slots

    LED is lighted, you cannot turn on the system power even if you press the power button, thus preventing permanent damage to the motherboard. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! ® P4B533-M Keyed for 1.5V P4B533-M Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 2-15...

  • Page 40: Switches And Jumpers

    Switches and jumpers The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. The white block represents the switch position. The illustration below shows the ON and OFF positions of the switches. ® P4B533-M 1.Frequency Selection 2.Frequency Selection 3.Frequency Selection 4.Frequency Selection P4B533-M DIP Switches 5.Frequency Selection 1.
  • Page 41 (see page 2-26 for the location), remove the caps from these jumpers to allow automatic switching of audio signal between the rear panel Line Out jack and the audio cable. ® P4B533-M J3001 J3002 P4B533-M Internal Line Out Selector ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 2-17...
  • Page 42 4. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR_12, USBPWR_34, USBPWR_56) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
  • Page 43 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® P4B533-M CLRTC(R200A) Short solder points P4B533-M Clear RTC RAM to Clear CMOS ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 2-19...

  • Page 44: Connectors

    Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard. Always connect ribbon cables with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy disk drives.
  • Page 45 2. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/100/66 cable is intentional. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P4B533-M PIN 1 P4B533-M IDE Connectors ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 2-21...
  • Page 46 4. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATX_POWER, 4-pin ATX12V) 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 47 By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. CHASSIS ® P4B533-M P4B533-M Chassis Alarm Lead ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 2-23...
  • Page 48 7. USB header (10-1 pin USB20_3) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals.
  • Page 49 Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM2 PIN 1 ® P4B533-M P4B533-M Serial COM2 Bracket ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 2-25...
  • Page 50 11. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) (on audio models only) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If your package came with the optional USB 2.0/GAME module, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.
  • Page 51 This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or “green” mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components. Attach the case-mounted suspend switch to this 2-pin connector. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 2-27...
  • Page 52 • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Powering up...
  • Page 54 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ......3-1 Powering off the computer ......3-2 ASUS P4B533-M motherboard...

  • Page 55: 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 P4B533-M motherboard user guide...

  • Page 56: 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 57: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 58 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ....4-1 BIOS Setup program ........4-7 Main Menu ............ 4-10 Advanced Menu ........... 4-17 Power Menu ..........4-27 Boot Menu ............ 4-32 Exit Menu ............4-34 ASUS P4B533-M motherboard...

  • Page 59: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS later. 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt>...
  • Page 60 5. At the prompt, “ ”, type in the Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _ BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press <Enter>. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed.

  • Page 61: Using Aflash To Update The 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 P4B533-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 62 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 63: 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 (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.
  • Page 64 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 65: 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 P4B533-M motherboard user guide...

  • Page 66: 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 67: General Help

    Setup default values. 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 P4B533-M motherboard user guide...

  • Page 68: 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 69 Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-11...

  • Page 70: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this may be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new.
  • Page 71 After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to return to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, the hard disk drive field displays the size for the hard disk drive that you configured. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-13...
  • Page 72 Translation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives with more than 504MB storage capacity.
  • Page 73 IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-15...

  • Page 74: Keyboard Features

    4.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second.

  • Page 75: Advanced Menu

    This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-17...
  • Page 76 PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. If a mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup.

  • Page 77: Chip Configuration

    SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. It is recommended to keep the default setting for stable system operation. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-19...
  • Page 78 SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [3T] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. It is recommended to keep the default setting for stable system operation. SDRAM Active Precharge Delay [6T] This item controls the number of DDR SDRAM clocks used for DDR SDRAM parameters.
  • Page 79 IDE channel, or both. You can also set both channels to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] USB 2.0 HS Reference Voltage [Medium] This item allows control of the USB 2.0 high-speed drive strength reference voltage. Configuration options: [Low] [Medium] [High] [Maximum] ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-21...

  • Page 80: 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] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3]...
  • Page 81 This field allows you to select the I/O address for the MIDI port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330H-331H] [300H-301H] Onboard MIDI IRQ [10] This field allows you to select the IRQ for the MIDI port. Configuration options: [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-23...

  • Page 82: Pci Configuration

    4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1, 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 83 This parameter allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Keep the setting [Enabled] if you wish to use the IEEE 1394- compliant digital interface. Otherwise, set to [Disabled] to lessen power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-25...

  • Page 84: Pci Irq Resource Exclusion

    4.4.3.1 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 85: 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 P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-27...
  • Page 86 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 87: Power Up Control

    When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-29...
  • Page 88 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse...

  • Page 89: 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 P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-31...

  • Page 90: 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 91 The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows you to distribute interrupt routings other than the 16 IRQs. The Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC) setting allows you to use the 16 IRQs only. Configuration options: [PIC] [APIC] ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-33...

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 P4B533-M motherboard user guide 4-35...
  • Page 94 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 95: Chapter 5: Software Support

    Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 96 Chapter summary Install an operating system ......5-1 Support CD information ........ 5-1 Software information ........5-9 ASUS P4B533-M motherboard...

  • Page 97: 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 98: Main Menu

    If the welcome screen did not appear automatically, locate and double- click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the support CD to display the menus. 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to the main menu.

  • Page 99: Software Menu

    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 Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver.
  • Page 100 Direct X This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. 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 101: Drivers Menu

    This item installs the Intel Application Accelerator for Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000. This program is designed to improve performance of the storage sub-system and overall system performace. Install the INF Driver before installing the Intel Application Accelerator. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide...

  • Page 102: Dos Utility Menu

    The DOS utilities menu includes items that you can run in DOS mode. These items are also present in the software menu. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. You may also find this information on page x of this user guide. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 103: Other Information

    CD. This section shows the pop-up windows that appear when you click the icons. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the P4B533-M motherboard. Browse this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 104 Technical Support Form The window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill up when requesting technical support. Readme The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

  • Page 105: Software Information

    This section provides details on the software applications that the motherboard supports. 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 106 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 107: Asus Pc Probe

    Programs ASUS Utility Probe Vx.xx The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the status of your PC. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 5-11...
  • Page 108 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease...
  • Page 109 CPU temperature and predefined threshold. Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 5-13...
  • Page 110 Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. 5-14...
  • Page 111 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC,...

  • Page 112: E-Color 3Deep

    5.3.3 E-Color 3Deep The 3Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD color monitor and maximize the color quality of all graphical applications. You may also tune your internet applications to match “true” internet source colors with the color displayed on the monitor. 3Deep Control Panel Using the Windows Start button,...
  • Page 113 2. Follow the instructions to manually adjust the level of the brightness monitor. 3. Select the faintest of the three colors: , and blue green 4. Select the color squares that most closely blend and match with the background. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide 5-17...
  • Page 114 5. The next step repeats the color matching process to achieve full color quality. 6. When a message appears indicating that the tuning process is complete, click Finish 7. Click on the button to Set Up Now connect to the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to set up True Internet Color.

  • Page 115: Glossary

    Glossary This part lists the technical terms that you may encounter when reading this document.
  • Page 116 ASUS P4B533-M motherboard...
  • Page 117 Bus Frequency Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate 33MHz 33MHz 133MByte/sec AGP 1X 66MHz 66MHz 266MByte/sec AGP 2X 66MHz 133MHz 512MByte/sec AGP 4X 66MHz 266MHz 1024MByte/sec ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 118 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. 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.
  • Page 119 TCP/IP to provide worldwide communications to homes, schools, businesses, and the government. 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. ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 120 I/O Address. The specific memory location for a particular device. Two devices cannot share the same I/O address space. 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 121 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 P4B533-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 122 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 123: Index

    Index This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this document.
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  • Page 125 Boot Up NumLock Status 4-16 Boot Virus Detection 4-35 Expansion card installation 2-13 Central Processing Unit (CPU) configuration 2-13 fan connector 2-9 Expansion slots 1-9, 2-13 installation 2-5 AGP 1-9, 2-15 Level 1/Level 2 Cache 4-19 PCI 1-9, 2-15 ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 126 Flash EEPROM 1-9 Motherboard Floppy 3 Mode 4-10 major components 1-6 Floppy disk access control 4-24 IRQ Table 2-14 layout 2-2 placement 2-1 screws 2-1 Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) Multi-sector transfers 4-14 CHS Capacity 4-14 Cylinders 4-14 Heads 4-14 LBA Capacity 4-14 Operating system Primary/Secondary Master 4-12 installation 5-1...
  • Page 127 South Bridge 1-8 System Date 4-10 System memory configurations 2-11 System Time 4-10 UART2 4-24 Ultra DMA Mode 4-15 USB Legacy Support 4-20 USB ports 1-10 Video memory cache USWC 4-23 UC 4-23 ZIF socket 2-5 ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide...
  • Page 128 Index...

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