MotherboardP4B533-MUser Guide
xASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447General F
5-4Chapter 5: Software supportDirect XThis item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver.E-Color 3DeepThis item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is the f
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide5-55.2.4 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. I
5-6Chapter 5: Software support5.2.6 ASUS Contact InformationClicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. You mayalso find this inf
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on themotherboard a
5-8Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical Support FormThe window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that youhave to fill up when requestin
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide you
5-10Chapter 5: Software support4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucc
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide5-115.3.2 ASUS PC ProbeThe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor yourcomputer system’s vit
5-12Chapter 5: Software supportUsing ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the itemsbeing monitored.Temperature MonitorShows the PC
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide5-13SettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times ofthe PC’s temperature, fan rotati
xiP4B533-M specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEAudio (optional)Special featuresRear panel I/OInternal I/OBIOS
5-14Chapter 5: Software supportDevice SummaryShows a summary of devicespresent in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to thePC, such as CP
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide5-15ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon brings up a menu toopen or exit ASUS PC Probeand pa
5-16Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 E-Color 3DeepThe 3Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD colormonitor and maximize the color quali
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide5-174. Select the color squares that mostclosely blend and match with thebackground.2. Follow the instructions t
5-18Chapter 5: Software support6. When a message appearsindicating that the tuning processis complete, click Finish.5. The next step repeats the color
GlossaryThis part lists the technical terms that youmay encounter when reading thisdocument.
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ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guideG-11394. 1394 is the IEEE designation for a high performance serial bus thatoffers data transfers at 100/200/400 M
G-2GlossaryBackup. A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage devicefrom the original. This copy is for the purpose of data retrieva
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guideG-3CPU (Central Processing Unit). The CPU, also called “Processor,”actually functions as the “brain” of the comput
xiiForm FactorSupport CD contentsMicro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)Device driversASUS PC ProbeASUS LiveUpdateTrend Micro™ PC-c
G-4GlossaryI/O Address. The specific memory location for a particular device. Twodevices cannot share the same I/O address space.IrDA (Infrared Data A
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guideG-5POST (Power On Self Test). When you turn ON the computer, it will firstrun through the POST, a series of softwa
G-6GlossarySystem Disk. A system disk contains the core file of an operating systemand is used to boot up the operating system.TCP/IP (Transmission Co
IndexThis part contains an alphabetical list of thetopics found in this document.
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ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guideI-1AAccelerated Graphics Port 2-15Acrobat Reader 5-4ASUS ASIC 1-9ASUS EZ Flash 4-1ASUS iPanel 2-32ASUS PC Pro
I-2IndexFFlash EEPROM 1-9Floppy 3 Mode 4-10Floppy disk access control 4-24HHard Disk Drives (HDDs)CHS Capacity 4-14Cylinders 4-14Heads 4-14LBA C
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guideI-3RAS Precharge Delay 4-22RAS to CAS Delay 4-21Serial Ports 1-10, 4-24SMART Monitoring 4-15Super I/O controll
I-4Index
Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theP4B533-M motherboard. It includes briefexplanations of the special attributes of themotherboard an
ASUS P4B533-M motherboardChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4B533-M motherboard!The ASUS P4B533-M motherboard delivers a host o
1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe P4B533-M motherboard supports the latest
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide1-31.3.2 Value-added solutionsConcurrent PCIThis feature allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to th
1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the P4B533-M motherboard, familiarize yourself with itsphysical configura
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iiChecklistCopyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may
1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.2 Core specificationsATX 12V connector. This power connector is for the 4-pin 12Vplug from an ATX 12V power supp
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide1-7ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions thatinclude hardware and system voltage monitoring.Sout
1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionParallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, ascanner, or other devices.RJ-45 port. This port allows
Chapter 2Hardware informationThis chapter describes the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includ
ASUS P4B533-M motherboardChapter summary2.1 Motherboard installation ... 2-12.2 Motherboard layout ...
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-12.1 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensur
2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutThe audio, LAN, and 1394 features are optional. These componentsare grayed out in the above mo
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-32.3 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change
2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero InsertionForc
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-52.4.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard
iiiFeaturesContentsContents ... iiiFCC/CDC statements...
2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked cornermatches the base of the socket lever.4. Carefully in
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-72.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsinkand
2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink.Align and snap the four hooks of the retenti
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-92.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect the
2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 System memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIMM
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-112.5.2 Memory configurations2.5.3 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removi
2-12Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unl
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-132.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas three PCI slots
2-14Chapter 2: Hardware informationStandard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Program
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-152.6.3 PCI slotsThere are three 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as a LAN
ivSafeguardsContents2.6 Expansion slots ... 2-132.6.1 Installing an expansion card ...
2-16Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Switches and jumpersThe motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. Thewhite block represents t
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-172. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-upfeature. Set th
2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information1. This feature requires a power supply that can provide at least 1Aon the +5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-195. Clear RTC RAM (R200A)These solder points allow you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC)RAM in CMOS. You can
2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.Always connect ribbo
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-213. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE/SEC_IDE)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk
2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information4. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATX_POWER, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The pl
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-235. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.
2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information7. USB header (10-1 pin USB20_3)If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header isavailable for add
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-259. Infrared module connector (5-pin IR_CON)These connectors support an optional wireless transmitting andrecei
vContentsChapter 5: Software support5.1 Install an operating system... 5-15.2 Support CD information .
2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information11. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) (on audio models only)This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If your
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide2-2713. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)This connector is for various system front panel features. See thedes
2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information• ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR)This connector connects a switch that controls the system powe
Chapter 3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence and gives information on theBIOS beep codes.
ASUS P4B533-M motherboardChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be sure
3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computerYou must first exit the operating system and shut down the system beforeswitching off the power.
Chapter 4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus.Detailed descriptions of the BIOSparameters are also
ASUS P4B533-M motherboardChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS Setup program...
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSIt is recommended that you save a copy of the motherboard’s originalBIOS to
viFCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two c
4-2Chapter 4: BIOS Setup5. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in theBIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS websit
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-34.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOSCreating a bootable diskAFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that u
4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-51. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW orFTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for
4-6Chapter 4: BIOS Setup7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the FlashROM. When the programming is done, the message “Flashe
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-74.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that you canupdate using the provided
4-8Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2.1 BIOS menu barThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this menu to make changes to th
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-9General helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help sc
4-10Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, minute, sec
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-11Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a pas
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the
4-12Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-13If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None].Other options for t
4-14Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTranslation Method [LBA]Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing(LBA) is enabled, the 28
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-15SMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,Analysis
4-16Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.2 Keyboard FeaturesBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon systembo
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-174.4 Advanced MenuCPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto]This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is
4-18Chapter 4: BIOS SetupPS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse atstartup. If a mouse i
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-194.4.1 Chip ConfigurationThe SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) become configurable only whenyou set the SDRAM Config
4-20Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [3T]This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command tothe DDR SDRAM. It is rec
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-21AGP Capability [4X Mode]This motherboard supports the AGP 4X interface that transfers video dataat 1066MB/s. A
viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing theASUS P4B533-M motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis man
4-22Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationFloppy Disk Access Control [R/W]When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from bei
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-23Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.[Normal] allo
4-24Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSlot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto]These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The defaultsetting for each fie
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-25Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card]This field allows you to select the primary graphics card. Configurationoptions
4-26Chapter 4: BIOS SetupIRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field isbeing used by a legacy (non-P
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-274.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This featureturns off the video display a
4-28Chapter 4: BIOS SetupVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitorpower management
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-294.5.1 Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system
4-30Chapter 4: BIOS SetupPower On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn onthe system. This
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-314.5.2 Hardware MonitorIf any of the monitored items is out of range, the following errormessage appears: “Hard
ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Wh
4-32Chapter 4: BIOS SetupBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootdevices listed using the up and down arr
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-33Plug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system toconfigure the PC
4-34Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSetup program, save your changes and exit
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide4-35Load Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup me
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Chapter 5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with themotherboard package.
ASUS P4B533-M motherboardChapter summary5.1 Install an operating system... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide5-15.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2operating system (OS)
5-2Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Main menuFrom the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to the mainmenu. The main menu displays an image
ASUS P4B533-M motherboard user guide5-35.2.3 Software menuThe software menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports. Th
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