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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4S533-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Special Features 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout... 1-13 1.11 Jumpers 1-14 1.12 Connectors 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4S533-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Special Features 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout... 1-13 1.11 Jumpers 1-14 1.12 Connectors 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 iii
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P4S533-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA IDE Audio LAN (optional) Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O Socket 478 for Intel... CODEC SiS® 962L integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet with Realtek external PHY Power Loss Restart Digital audio via an S/PDIF Out inteface ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS 1 x Parallel port 1 x Video port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port (optional) 1 x S/PDIF out Line In/Line Out...
P4S533-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA IDE Audio LAN (optional) Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O Socket 478 for Intel... CODEC SiS® 962L integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet with Realtek external PHY Power Loss Restart Digital audio via an S/PDIF Out inteface ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS 1 x Parallel port 1 x Video port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port (optional) 1 x S/PDIF out Line In/Line Out...
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x DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software User's Manual UltraDMA cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable I/O shield * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4S533-MX specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Accessories 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
x DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software User's Manual UltraDMA cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable I/O shield * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4S533-MX specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Accessories 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
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...ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to 3.0+ GHz core frequencies for an optional ROM. Powerful Integrated Graphics The P4S533-MX delivers powerful integrated 2D and 3D graphics performance for each parameter. CrashFree BIOS (page 2-7) CrashFree BIOS.... Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for functionality and value. 1.4 Special Features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology (page 1-10) The P4S533-MX motherboard supports the latest Intel® ...
...ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to 3.0+ GHz core frequencies for an optional ROM. Powerful Integrated Graphics The P4S533-MX delivers powerful integrated 2D and 3D graphics performance for each parameter. CrashFree BIOS (page 2-7) CrashFree BIOS.... Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for functionality and value. 1.4 Special Features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology (page 1-10) The P4S533-MX motherboard supports the latest Intel® ...
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... Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Audio Codec MDC1 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI Slot 1 ® PCI Slot 2 P4S533-MX PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56 Super I/O CLRTC1 GAME1 2Mbit Flash BIOS COM1 PANEL1 ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-7
... Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 01 23 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Audio Codec MDC1 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI Slot 1 ® PCI Slot 2 P4S533-MX PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56 Super I/O CLRTC1 GAME1 2Mbit Flash BIOS COM1 PANEL1 ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-7
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... need IRQ assignments. PCI slot 3 - - - AGP slot shared - - - - shared - - ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 - shared - - used - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - - - - GH used Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has...
... need IRQ assignments. PCI slot 3 - - - AGP slot shared - - - - shared - - ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 See Chapter 2 for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 - shared - - used - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - - - - GH used Onboard USB controller 2 - - - - - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has...
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... 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4S533-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4S533-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the... power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the...
... 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4S533-MX CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4S533-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the... power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the...
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... for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100/66 cable. It is removed to PIN 1 SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 1-16 ® P4S533-MX P4S533-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This prevents incorrect orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave... describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the UltraDMA cable connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Pin 20 on the floppy ribbon cable to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. P4S533-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. If you install two hard disks, ...
... for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA133/100/66 cable. It is removed to PIN 1 SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 1-16 ® P4S533-MX P4S533-MX IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This prevents incorrect orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave... describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the UltraDMA cable connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Pin 20 on the floppy ribbon cable to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. P4S533-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. If you install two hard disks, ...
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P4S533-MX System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to this LED to light up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. Attach the casemounted suspend switch to the system power LED. The LED lights up . System panel ...mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to the hard disk activity LED. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-21 Ground ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground ® P4S533-MX IDE_LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. The read or ...
P4S533-MX System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to this LED to light up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. Attach the casemounted suspend switch to the system power LED. The LED lights up . System panel ...mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to the hard disk activity LED. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-21 Ground ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground ® P4S533-MX IDE_LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. The read or ...
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... simply pressing + during POST to a floppy disk. The EZ Flash is built-in the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4S533-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4S533-MX BIOS Built Date : 12/09/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. if you to easily update...
... simply pressing + during POST to a floppy disk. The EZ Flash is built-in the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4S533-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4S533-MX BIOS Built Date : 12/09/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. if you to easily update...
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..., the message, "Press a key to continue with the new BIOS. Continue to remove the message, then type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: P4S533-MX Boot Block WARNING! Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and ...BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! Press Y to reboot the system with the update process. 5. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed Y. When found ." File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . ASUS P4S533-MX...
..., the message, "Press a key to continue with the new BIOS. Continue to remove the message, then type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: P4S533-MX Boot Block WARNING! Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and ...BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! Press Y to reboot the system with the update process. 5. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you typed Y. When found ." File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . ASUS P4S533-MX...
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... operation, press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to File from the floppy disk. 3. Select 1. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 Type a filename... and the path, for example, A:\XXX- At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and you ...
... operation, press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to File from the floppy disk. 3. Select 1. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 Type a filename... and the path, for example, A:\XXX- At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and you ...
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... (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure. To update the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you to update the BIOS." ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 To use the CrashFree BIOS feature on the computer, and when prompted, place the bootable floppy disk into one that the computer...
... (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure. To update the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you to update the BIOS." ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 To use the CrashFree BIOS feature on the computer, and when prompted, place the bootable floppy disk into one that the computer...
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... menu item to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down arrow keys to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 Use and or the up a selection menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program...
... menu item to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down arrow keys to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 Use and or the up a selection menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program...
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...]. If you to set to eight alphanumeric characters. Refer to section "1.11.2 Clear RTC RAM" on how to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-11 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the Main menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User ... Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in .] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and to gain full access to support older Japanese floppy drives. If you can clear it by the onboard button cell...
...]. If you to set to eight alphanumeric characters. Refer to section "1.11.2 Clear RTC RAM" on how to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-11 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the Main menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User ... Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in .] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and to gain full access to support older Japanese floppy drives. If you can clear it by the onboard button cell...
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...to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual]. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as calculated by the BIOS based on this sub-menu, press the key to return to the Main menu. Other options for IDE CD-ROM ...make changes to [Manual]. This is installed or if you can write or read /write heads. Sector This field configures the number of cylinders. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-13 Head This field configures the number of the hard drive is necessary for cylinders, heads, or sectors. If no drive is...
...to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual]. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as calculated by the BIOS based on this sub-menu, press the key to return to the Main menu. Other options for IDE CD-ROM ...make changes to [Manual]. This is installed or if you can write or read /write heads. Sector This field configures the number of cylinders. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-13 Head This field configures the number of the hard drive is necessary for cylinders, heads, or sectors. If no drive is...
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... of inactivity as set in the system after a long period of inactivity. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to provide more than 720mA current. To support this menu. Use this user-configurable field. Power Management [User Defined] This field ... -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off vertical and horizontal scanning. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-23 Refer to -RAM feature. When set to set to [Max Saving], system power is conserved to activate or deactivate the...
... of inactivity as set in the system after a long period of inactivity. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to provide more than 720mA current. To support this menu. Use this user-configurable field. Power Management [User Defined] This field ... -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off vertical and horizontal scanning. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-23 Refer to -RAM feature. When set to set to [Max Saving], system power is conserved to activate or deactivate the...
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...] This field allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to restart and investigate your system. Configuration options: [PIC] [APIC] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] This item allows you to.... The Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC) setting allows you to use a virus-free bootable floppy disk to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-27
...] This field allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to restart and investigate your system. Configuration options: [PIC] [APIC] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] This item allows you to.... The Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC) setting allows you to use a virus-free bootable floppy disk to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-27
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... description of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. Browse Support CD Click this item to display the general specifications for the P4S533-MX motherboard. CLICK THE... RIGHT ARROW TO SEE THE NEXT MENU ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is for ...
... description of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. Browse Support CD Click this item to display the general specifications for the P4S533-MX motherboard. CLICK THE... RIGHT ARROW TO SEE THE NEXT MENU ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is for ...