Asus P4S333-M User Manual

Motherboard®P4S333-MUser Guide

xASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447General F

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ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guideG-1AC’97 (Audio Codec '97). AC '97 is the next step in enabling PCs withaudio quality comparable to cons

G-2Appendix C: GlossaryBIOS (Basic Input/Output System). BIOS is a set of routines that controlhow the computer transfers data between computer compon

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guideG-3Device Driver. A software routine that links a peripheral device to theoperating system. It acts as a translato

G-4Appendix C: GlossaryIrDA (Infrared Data Association). An internaltional organization thatcreates and promotes inter-operable, low cost, infrared da

ASUS P4S333-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-6Appendix C: GlossarySystem Disk. A system disk contains the core file of an operating systemand is used to boot up the operating system.TCP/IP (Tra

Index

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ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guideI-1AAccelerated Graphics Port 2-16Acrobat Reader 5-4ASUS ASIC 1-6ASUS PC Probe 5-3ASUS Update 5-3ATAPI CD-ROM

Chapter 1Product introduction

I-2IndexFFlash EEPROM 1-6Floppy 3 Mode 4-8HHard Disk Drives (HDDs)CHS Capacity 4-11Cylinders 4-11Heads 4-11LBA Capacity 4-11Primary/Secondary Ma

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guideI-3SlotsAGP 2-16PCI 2-16Smart Card Reader 2-24SMART Monitoring 4-12Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) 1-

I-4Index

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ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4S333-M motherboard!The ASUS P4S333-M motherboard delivers a host o

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe P4S333-M motherboard supports the latest

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide1-31.3.2 Value-added solutionsOverclockingThe P4S333-M overclocking features:• adjustable CPU frequency multiple i

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 OverviewBefore you install the P4S333-M motherboard, familiarize yourself with itsphysical configuration and ava

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1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12Vplug from the ATX 12V power supply.CPU socket. A 478-p

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide1-7Super I/O controller. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface providesthe commonly used Super I/O functionality. The

iiChecklistCopyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 2Hardware information

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ASUS P4S333-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 and LAN features are optional. These components aregrayed out in the above motherbo

ASUS P4S333-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 P4S333-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

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 P4S333-M motherboard user guide2-72.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a speciallydesigned

iiiFeaturesContentsFCC/CDC statements ... viSafety information ...

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 P4S333-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 P4S333-M motherboard user guide2-112.5.2 Memory configurationsYou may install any DDR DIMMs with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and1GB densities into

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snapback in place and the DIMM is properly seat

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide2-132.5.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward t

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas three PCI slots and o

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide2-15Standard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Pr

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6.3 PCI slotsThere are three 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as a LAN card,

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide2-172.7 JumpersThe jumpers on the motherboard allow you to change some featuresettings to suit your customized sys

ivSafeguardsContents2.6 Expansion slots ... 2-142.6.1 Installing an expansion card...

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware informationP4S333-M®P4S333-M Clear RTC RAM SettingShort solder pointsto Clear CMOS2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)These solder points

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide2-192.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.Some pins are u

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin IDE1 / IDE2)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard diskribbon c

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide2-213. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information5. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX+12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plu

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide2-238. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FPAUDIO1) (optional)This is an interface for the Intel audio cable t

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Smart Card Reader connector (14-1 pin SMARTCON1) (optional)This connector accommodates a Smart Card Reader tha

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide2-2511. Infrared module connector (5-1 pin IR1)This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and recei

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information13. System panel connector (20-pin HPANEL1)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.• Syste

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide2-27• ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR)This connector connects a switch that controls the system

vContentsChapter 5: Software support ... 5-15.1 Install an operating system ...

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 3Powering up

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ASUS P4S333-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 up3.3 Powering off the computerYou must first exit the operating system and shut down the system beforeswitching off the power.

Chapter 4BIOS setup

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ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOS4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first timeIt is recommended that you

4-2Chapter 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 P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-31. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (see the ASUSContact Information on page x for details)

viFCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two c

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the FlashROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-54.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you canupdate using the provided uti

4-6Chapter 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 P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-7General helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help sc

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, minute, seco

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-94.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk dri

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS SetupIf no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None].Other options for the Type field a

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-11Translation Method [LBA]Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing(LBA) is

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,Analysis and Reporting

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-134.3.2 Keyboard FeaturesBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock functio

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS SetupLanguage [English]This field displays the BIOS language version.Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]Thes

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-154.4 Advanced MenuCPU Frequency Multiple (if CPU Speed is set to [Manual])This field is for unlocked processors

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS SetupCPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto]This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be insynchronous or async

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-174.4.1 Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for i

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSDRAM Mode [Normal]This item allows you to select the SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay Time (TRCD)and the SDRAM RAS Precharge Time (TRP

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-19Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards.Set

4-20Chapter 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 P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-21Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If youdis

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSlot 1 IRQ, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto]These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The defaultsetting for each

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-23Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]This parameter allows you to enable or disable the onboard LANcontroller. Keep

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing theASUS P4S333-M motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis man

4-24Chapter 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 P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-254.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This featureturns off the video display a

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS SetupVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitorpower management

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-274.5.1 Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS SetupWake On LAN [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to turn on the system throughthe onboard LAN. This feature

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-294.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor automa

4-30Chapter 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 P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-31Plug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system toconfigure the PC

4-32Chapter 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 P4S333-M motherboard user guide4-33Load Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup me

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Wh

4-34Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Chapter 5Software support

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ASUS P4S333-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 Installation menusThe support CD menu is composed of two screens. Click on the RightArrow on the lower right corne

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide5-35.2.3 Software and drivers descriptionThe menu lists the drivers and applications that are available for thismo

5-4Chapter 5: Software supportDirect XThis item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver.PC-cillin 2000 V7.61This item installs the PC-cillin 2000 V7.61 an

ASUS P4S333-M motherboard user guide5-55.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide you

5-6Chapter 5: Software support4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucce

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