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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 ... IRQ assignments for this motherboard 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 ... IRQ assignments for this motherboard 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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... 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...
... 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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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. x
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.... 14 Audio CODEC. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Super I /O functionality. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 3D graphical applications. 9 South bridge controller. 1 ATX 12V connector. A 478-pin surface mount...
.... 14 Audio CODEC. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Super I /O functionality. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 3D graphical applications. 9 South bridge controller. 1 ATX 12V connector. A 478-pin surface mount...
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...highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to 2GB non-ECC PC2700/2100.../PC1600 or PC133/PC100 SDRAM DIMMs. ASUS EZ Flash (page 2-2) With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. CrashFree BIOS (page 2-7) CrashFree BIOS allows users to 3.0+ GHz core frequencies for...
...highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to 2GB non-ECC PC2700/2100.../PC1600 or PC133/PC100 SDRAM DIMMs. ASUS EZ Flash (page 2-2) With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. CrashFree BIOS (page 2-7) CrashFree BIOS allows users to 3.0+ GHz core frequencies for...
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... 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
... 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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...later versions) 2. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the illustration that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that the...on this motherboard: 1. The socket is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Note in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on one corner. Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product...
...later versions) 2. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the illustration that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that the...on this motherboard: 1. The socket is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Note in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 5. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on one corner. Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product...
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... - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard USB controller 3 - - - - - ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - -... Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. used - - - - - shared - - shared - AGP slot shared - - - - Onboard LAN (optional) - - - Onboard VGA ...
... - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard USB controller 3 - - - - - ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 PCI slot 3 - - - Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - -... Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. used - - - - - shared - - shared - AGP slot shared - - - - Onboard LAN (optional) - - - Onboard VGA ...
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Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you... Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Shut... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. The RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ...
Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you... Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Shut... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. The RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ...
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... 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraDMA cable connector. It is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. If you must configure the...
... 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraDMA cable connector. It is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. If you must configure the...
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... allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-21 11. Ground ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground ® P4S533-MX IDE_LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power...
... allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 1-21 11. Ground ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground ® P4S533-MX IDE_LED SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power...
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Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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... so it is recommended that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Download the latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. 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...
... so it is recommended that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Download the latest BIOS file from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. 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...
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... process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS area. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. At the above prompt, type Y to reboot...
... process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS area. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. At the above prompt, type Y to reboot...
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... last four numbers of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter... must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on the ...
... last four numbers of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter... must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on the ...
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...the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The ...Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. XX.XXX, then press . 5. 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 filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The ...Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. XX.XXX, then press . 5. 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 ...
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... the Flash Memory Writer utility is updated automatically only when necessary. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. The boot block is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem .... If this may not boot. 6. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The utility starts to the boot disk. When the programming is done, the message...
... the Flash Memory Writer utility is updated automatically only when necessary. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. The boot block is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem .... If this may not boot. 6. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The utility starts to the boot disk. When the programming is done, the message...
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... computer, and when prompted, place the bootable floppy disk into one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before rebooting the computer. On motherboards with onboard VGA...
... computer, and when prompted, place the bootable floppy disk into one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before rebooting the computer. On motherboards with onboard VGA...
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... chassis. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. The ...ROM on the keyboard until the desired item is a menudriven program, which means you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." It is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information You can scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as easy to use as possible. If you wish to...
... chassis. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. The ...ROM on the keyboard until the desired item is a menudriven program, which means you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." It is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information You can scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as easy to use as possible. If you wish to...
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...or Down arrow - (minus key) + (plus key) or spacebar or or Function Description Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. You may launch ... is a legend bar. 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
...or Down arrow - (minus key) + (plus key) or spacebar or or Function Description Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. You may launch ... is a legend bar. 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.