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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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... restore the CPU default setting for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. CrashFree BIOS (page 2-7) CrashFree BIOS allows users to clear the CMOS data. SoundMAX Digital Audio System (page 3-3) The SoundMax Digital Audio System...up to 3.0+ GHz core frequencies for up to 2GB non-ECC PC2700/2100/PC1600 or PC133/PC100 SDRAM DIMMs. ASUS EZ Flash (page 2-2) With ASUS EZ Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG...
... restore the CPU default setting for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. CrashFree BIOS (page 2-7) CrashFree BIOS allows users to clear the CMOS data. SoundMAX Digital Audio System (page 3-3) The SoundMax Digital Audio System...up to 3.0+ GHz core frequencies for up to 2GB non-ECC PC2700/2100/PC1600 or PC133/PC100 SDRAM DIMMs. ASUS EZ Flash (page 2-2) With ASUS EZ Flash, you can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG...
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...of paper. You will copy file from A:\, Press [ESC] to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Device not ready." You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you proceed to step 5 without having to...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 the BIOS without the disk in the above screen is ...
...of paper. You will copy file from A:\, Press [ESC] to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Device not ready." You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you proceed to step 5 without having to...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 the BIOS without the disk in the above screen is ...
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...! DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! Press any key to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. 5. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to remove the message, then type in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . When found ." Press to reboot...
...! DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! Press any key to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. 5. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to remove the message, then type in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . When found ." Press to reboot...
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...to run AFLASH. AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. 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 your screen ...during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. To determine the BIOS version of the code displayed on the motherboard....
...to run AFLASH. AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. 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 your screen ...during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. To determine the BIOS version of the code displayed on the motherboard....
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... boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . XX.XXX, then press . To cancel this operation, press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. 5. Select 1.... At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-5
... boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . XX.XXX, then press . To cancel this operation, press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. 5. Select 1.... At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-5
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...persists, load the original BIOS file 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 If you saved to start the update. 7. If the ...Flash Memory Writer utility is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. 6. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary. If this may not boot. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update...
...persists, load the original BIOS file 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 If you saved to start the update. 7. If the ...Flash Memory Writer utility is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. 6. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary. If this may not boot. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update...
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... the bootable floppy disk into one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in section "2.1.2 Using AFLASH to boot the computer from the floppy disk. 2. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 On motherboards with onboard VGA, such as the P4S533...POST indicating the failure. You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before rebooting the computer. Follow the BIOS update procedure in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. To update the BIOS: 1. Turn on this motherboard, install a VGA card into the floppy drive, so that you reboot...
... the bootable floppy disk into one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in section "2.1.2 Using AFLASH to boot the computer from the floppy disk. 2. ASUS P4S533-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 On motherboards with onboard VGA, such as the P4S533...POST indicating the failure. You must have a bootable floppy disk ready before rebooting the computer. Follow the BIOS update procedure in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. To update the BIOS: 1. Turn on this motherboard, install a VGA card into the floppy drive, so that you reboot...
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...on the keyboard until the desired item is designed to make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using this utility. Use this menu to enable and make changes to ...reconfigure your BIOS." The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use this menu to exit ...
...on the keyboard until the desired item is designed to make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using this utility. Use this menu to enable and make changes to ...reconfigure your BIOS." The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use this menu to exit ...
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... [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup... Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 2 built-in the popup menu vary according to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled whether or not you set ...
... [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup... Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 2 built-in the popup menu vary according to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled whether or not you set ...
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... of each in Portable Document Format (PDF). Readme This item displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. The Acrobat Reader software is the first application that gives... exit the P4S533-MX support CD. Exit Click this item to display the support CD contents in multi-player skirmishes. ASUS Update V3.41.01 This item installs the ASUS Update. PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software. Browse Support CD Click this item to ...
... of each in Portable Document Format (PDF). Readme This item displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. The Acrobat Reader software is the first application that gives... exit the P4S533-MX support CD. Exit Click this item to display the support CD contents in multi-player skirmishes. ASUS Update V3.41.01 This item installs the ASUS Update. PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software. Browse Support CD Click this item to ...