Asus A7V333 User's Guide

MotherboardA7V333-XUser Guide

xBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilityForm FactorSupport CD contentsAccessoriesA7V333-X specifications summary* Specifications are subject to ch

1-1ASUS A7V333-X MotherboardThis chapter gives information about the ASUSA7V333-X motherboard that came with thesystem.This chapter includes the mothe

1-21.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7V333-X motherboard!The ASUS A7V333-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies todeliv

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard1-31.3 Motherboard components2431116127914155810131625 24 231920212217 18

1-4Chapter 1: Motherboard Information12NorthBridge Controller. The VIA KT333 NorthBridge controller supports333 MHz front side bus.CPU Sockets. Socke

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard1-5BroadCom LAN. The BroadCom 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller thatallows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through

1-6Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.4 Motherboard layout24.5cm (9.6in)30.5cm (12.0in)PCI1PANEL1FLOPPY1SEC_ IDE1PRI_ IDE1A7V333-X®CR2032 3VLithium

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard1-71.5 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard componentsor change any mother

1-8Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.8 Expansion slotsThe A7V333-X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. The following sub-sections describe the

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard1-91.8.2 Standard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmab

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

1-10Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.9 JumpersThis section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the motherboard.1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard1-113. 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

1-12Chapter 1: Motherboard Information4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)These jumpers allow you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.You can clear

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard1-131.10 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_I

1-14Chapter 1: Motherboard Information3. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard1-154. USB header (10-1 pin USB_56)USB_56 is for the internal USB header that you can connect to the front USBports.The USB m

1-16Chapter 1: Motherboard InformationDo not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack ofsufficient air flow within the system may

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard1-179. Hard disk connector (2-pin IDELED1)This 2-pin connector connects to the front panel HD LED and lights up onevery read/

1-18Chapter 1: Motherboard Information12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.A7V3

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard1-19• System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI)This 2-pin connector permits switching to suspend mode, or “Green” mode, in

iiiFeaturesContentsContents ... iiiFCC/CDC statements...

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-1This chapter gives information about the ASUSA7V333-X Basic Input/Output System(BIOS).This chapter includes updating the B

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without havin

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-34. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. You willreceive the error message, “WARNING! Dev

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOSCreating a bootable diskAFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates th

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-51. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (seeASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) a

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS Information6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS i

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-72.2 BIOS Setup programUse the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguringyour system, or promp

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.2.2 Legend barAt the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allowyou to navigate throu

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-92.3 Main MenuWhen you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.Sub-menu Note that a right pointer symbol (as

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS InformationLegacy Diskette A; Legacy Diskette B [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [N

ivSafeguardsContents2.3 Main Menu ... 2-92.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave...

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-112.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If autom

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS InformationAfter making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to return tothe Main menu. When the Main menu

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-13SMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysisand Report

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.4 Advanced MenuCPU SpeedThis field allows you to select the internal frequency of the CPU. Select [Manual] ifyou want

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-15CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]These fields allow you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disa

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS InformationSDRAM CAS Latency [2.5T(DDR)]This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the timethe data actuall

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-17AGP Drive N Control [E]Configuration options: [0][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][A][B][C][D][E][F]AGP Drive P Control [F]Conf

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationOnboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap]This field sets option to switch driver letter assign

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-192.4.3 PCI ConfigurationSlot 1/5, Slot 2/6, Slot 3, Slot 4 IRQ [Auto]These fields assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The de

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS InformationPower Management [User Defined]This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features.When

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

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-21Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor powermanage

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.5.1 Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after po

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-232.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically det

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.6 Boot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select four types of boot devices using the up and downarrow keys

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard2-25Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot sector.The sy

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS InformationExit & Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exitmenu to ensure t

3-1ASUS A7V333-X MotherboardThis chapter helps you power up your systemand install drivers and utilities that came with thesupport CD.Starting UpChapt

3-2Chapter 3: Starting-Up3.1 Install an operating systemThe A7V333-X motherboard supports Windows 98/98SE/ME/NT/2000/XPoperating systems (OS). Always

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard3-33.2.2 Software and drivers installation menusThe menu lists the drivers and utilities that are available for this motherbo

3-4Chapter 3: Starting-UpASUS PC Probe V2.18.02Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature.ASUS Update v3.35.01Installs

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

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard3-53.3 Software information3.3.1 ASUS UpdateThe ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers.Thi

3-6Chapter 3: Starting-UpThe PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that ASUSPC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard3-7Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringTemperature MonitorShows the PC temperature (forsupported processors only).Temperature Warnin

3-8Chapter 3: Starting-UpSettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times of thePC’s temperature, fan rotation, andvoltages

ASUS A7V333-X Motherboard3-9ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probe iconbrings up a menu to open or exitASUS PC Probe and pause orresum

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

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

ixA7V333-X specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEAudio (optional)LAN (optional)USB 2.0Special FeaturesBack Panel