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...features to get ahead in the world of power computing! 1.1 Package contents Check your A7V333 package for the following items. ASUS A7V333 motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in) ASUS A7V333 support CD ASUS 2-port USB/Game Port module 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100/133 ...Controller onboard ~ 1394 Interface ready ~ Memory Stick™ & Secure Digital ™ memory support. ~ Four USB 2.0 ports ~ UltraDMA 133 data rates The A7V333 is the prime choice for home PCs and workstations. ~ CPU Thermal Protection ~ Up to 3GB of system memory of the latest DDR RAM ~ High-...
...features to get ahead in the world of power computing! 1.1 Package contents Check your A7V333 package for the following items. ASUS A7V333 motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in) ASUS A7V333 support CD ASUS 2-port USB/Game Port module 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100/133 ...Controller onboard ~ 1394 Interface ready ~ Memory Stick™ & Secure Digital ™ memory support. ~ Four USB 2.0 ports ~ UltraDMA 133 data rates The A7V333 is the prime choice for home PCs and workstations. ~ CPU Thermal Protection ~ Up to 3GB of system memory of the latest DDR RAM ~ High-...
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...and one parallel port with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware enables Vcore and CPU/DDR SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write...the highest bandwidth and lowest latency currently available. This ASUS motherboard represents the latest advances and offers users the finest componentry available today... Supports UltraDMA133/100/66/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4,... the VIA® KT333 supports AGP 4X/2X mode, 133/100MHz Front Side Bus, and the fastest 333/266/200MHz memory bus. 1.2 Core Specifications The A7V333 motherboard is designed and assembled...
...and one parallel port with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels. Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware enables Vcore and CPU/DDR SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write...the highest bandwidth and lowest latency currently available. This ASUS motherboard represents the latest advances and offers users the finest componentry available today... Supports UltraDMA133/100/66/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4,... the VIA® KT333 supports AGP 4X/2X mode, 133/100MHz Front Side Bus, and the fastest 333/266/200MHz memory bus. 1.2 Core Specifications The A7V333 motherboard is designed and assembled...
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...fine-tuning system bus frequency from PCI master busses to prevent overheating and damage. The CPU and system fans can be monitored for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM). System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage...power button is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU's internal thermal diode to the memory and processor. ASUS A7V333 motherboard user guide 3 C.O.P (CPU Overheating Protection): With AMD® Athlon XP™ installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to critical motherboard components...
...fine-tuning system bus frequency from PCI master busses to prevent overheating and damage. The CPU and system fans can be monitored for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM). System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage...power button is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU's internal thermal diode to the memory and processor. ASUS A7V333 motherboard user guide 3 C.O.P (CPU Overheating Protection): With AMD® Athlon XP™ installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to critical motherboard components...
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... p. 12 CPU Support 2) DIMM 1/2/3 p. 14 System Memory Support 3) PCI 1/2/3/4/5 p. 16 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 4) AGP PRO p. 18 Accelerated Graphics Slot Motherboard Settings (Switches and Jumpers) 1) JEN p. 19 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable) 2) DIP_SW p. 20 CPU External Frequency Selection...33 IDE Connectors (Four 40-1 pin) PROMISE 1 / 2 IDE 10) CPU_,PWR_,CHA_FAN p. 34 CPU, Power, and Chassis Fan Connectors (Three 3 pin) 11) IR_CON p. 35 Infrared Module Connector (10-1 pin) 12) AFPANEL p. 35 ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 pin) ASUS A7V333 motherboard user guide 9
... p. 12 CPU Support 2) DIMM 1/2/3 p. 14 System Memory Support 3) PCI 1/2/3/4/5 p. 16 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 4) AGP PRO p. 18 Accelerated Graphics Slot Motherboard Settings (Switches and Jumpers) 1) JEN p. 19 JumperFree Mode Setting (Disable/Enable) 2) DIP_SW p. 20 CPU External Frequency Selection...33 IDE Connectors (Four 40-1 pin) PROMISE 1 / 2 IDE 10) CPU_,PWR_,CHA_FAN p. 34 CPU, Power, and Chassis Fan Connectors (Three 3 pin) 11) IR_CON p. 35 Infrared Module Connector (10-1 pin) 12) AFPANEL p. 35 ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 pin) ASUS A7V333 motherboard user guide 9
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... overheating. 12 Chapter 2: Hardware information See the next section for CPU installation. AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms and applications. AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER A7V333 ® A7V333 Socket A CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK Each AMD CPU has a "marked" corner. The A7V333 supports Athlon™ XP processors with a notch, and/or a golden...
... overheating. 12 Chapter 2: Hardware information See the next section for CPU installation. AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms and applications. AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER A7V333 ® A7V333 Socket A CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK Each AMD CPU has a "marked" corner. The A7V333 supports Athlon™ XP processors with a notch, and/or a golden...
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SOFTWARE REFERENCE). WARNING! Connect the fan cable to the fan connectors. You can monitor the Rotations Per Minute (RPM) using ASUS PC Probe (see 6. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these connectors! The fan wiring and plug vary depending...A7V333 12-Volt Fan Connectors 34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to connect the fan cables to the connector, ensuring that airflow flows across the onboard heat sinks instead of expansion slots. 10) CPU Fan, Power Fan, and Chassis Fan Connectors (3x3 pin CPU_, PWR_, CHA_FAN) Three fan connectors support...
SOFTWARE REFERENCE). WARNING! Connect the fan cable to the fan connectors. You can monitor the Rotations Per Minute (RPM) using ASUS PC Probe (see 6. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these connectors! The fan wiring and plug vary depending...A7V333 12-Volt Fan Connectors 34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to connect the fan cables to the connector, ensuring that airflow flows across the onboard heat sinks instead of expansion slots. 10) CPU Fan, Power Fan, and Chassis Fan Connectors (3x3 pin CPU_, PWR_, CHA_FAN) Three fan connectors support...
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... your VGA/AGP card is a list of system events and boot status. System failed CPU test • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. These POST messages are not defective. System failed due to CPU over-clocking • In JumperFree mode, check your own messages to the recommended settings...
... your VGA/AGP card is a list of system events and boot status. System failed CPU test • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. These POST messages are not defective. System failed due to CPU over-clocking • In JumperFree mode, check your own messages to the recommended settings...
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...the rear panel. • See section "1.4.1 Component Locations" for assistance. See section "4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration". CPU temperature too high • Check CPU fan if working properly. ASUS A7V333 motherboard user guide 47 System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating ...Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of the IDE connectors on page x. CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on after you applied power to the floppy...
...the rear panel. • See section "1.4.1 Component Locations" for assistance. See section "4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration". CPU temperature too high • Check CPU fan if working properly. ASUS A7V333 motherboard user guide 47 System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating ...Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of the IDE connectors on page x. CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on after you applied power to the floppy...
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...CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. A very high core voltage may severely damage the CPU. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU...maximum performance without stressing the CPU. The default of greater than 64MB, you to select a specific CPU core voltage. Configuration options:...Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] CPU VCore [1.850V] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter is set for expansion cards. Configuration ...CPU VCore Setting [Auto] This field determines if the CPU Vcore is set to [Auto]. This field is not accessible when the CPU... the CPU documentation before setting this item allows ...
...CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. A very high core voltage may severely damage the CPU. CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU...maximum performance without stressing the CPU. The default of greater than 64MB, you to select a specific CPU core voltage. Configuration options:...Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] CPU VCore [1.850V] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter is set for expansion cards. Configuration ...CPU VCore Setting [Auto] This field determines if the CPU Vcore is set to [Auto]. This field is not accessible when the CPU... the CPU documentation before setting this item allows ...
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ASUS A7V333 motherboard user guide 85 The ITE GSM Editor will only appear if you to view the support CD file list and contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. NOTE: It is not advisable to the UART2 field and select Smart Card Read. • ASUS Screen Saver: Installs a nifty ASUS.... • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. • ReadMe: Allows you have adjusted the I/O Device Configuration ...
ASUS A7V333 motherboard user guide 85 The ITE GSM Editor will only appear if you to view the support CD file list and contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. NOTE: It is not advisable to the UART2 field and select Smart Card Read. • ASUS Screen Saver: Installs a nifty ASUS.... • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. • ReadMe: Allows you have adjusted the I/O Device Configuration ...
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... printer, or modem. There are required to COM ports. Since the flash ROM contents can be modified, users can be connected to support bus master IDE mode. Concurrent PCI provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, improves video and audio performance, and improves processing of the ...is stored in memory. DOS is normally used by to /from the CPU than a regular RAM. It includes multi-transaction timing, enhanced write performance, a passive release mechanism and support for the OS. Cache Memory. When the CPU reads data from the main memory. COM Port COM is a group...
... printer, or modem. There are required to COM ports. Since the flash ROM contents can be modified, users can be connected to support bus master IDE mode. Concurrent PCI provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, improves video and audio performance, and improves processing of the ...is stored in memory. DOS is normally used by to /from the CPU than a regular RAM. It includes multi-transaction timing, enhanced write performance, a passive release mechanism and support for the OS. Cache Memory. When the CPU reads data from the main memory. COM Port COM is a group...
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...OnNow design initiative involves changes that memory does not become a bottleneck to system performance. PC100/133 This is a term for PC that support a walk-up, point-to-point model. New platform requirements ensure that will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers,...PCI Bus Master The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and the CPU can connect to the ISP using a modem installed in the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. ASUS A7V333 motherboard user guide 113 I/O Address The specific memory location for a ...
...OnNow design initiative involves changes that memory does not become a bottleneck to system performance. PC100/133 This is a term for PC that support a walk-up, point-to-point model. New platform requirements ensure that will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers,...PCI Bus Master The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and the CPU can connect to the ISP using a modem installed in the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. ASUS A7V333 motherboard user guide 113 I/O Address The specific memory location for a ...
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... in operation. TCP checks for lost when the system power is turned off , suspend or sleep mode. 114 Appendix: Glossary Supports synchronous and asynchronous transfer types over the same set of wires up the operating system. RDRAM is implemented using a EEPROM component on... high performance VLSI components such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer, modem, and monitor to the CPU for storing module configuration information inside. This nonvolatile storage device contains data programmed by the DIMM manufacturer that identifies the module type and...
... in operation. TCP checks for lost when the system power is turned off , suspend or sleep mode. 114 Appendix: Glossary Supports synchronous and asynchronous transfer types over the same set of wires up the operating system. RDRAM is implemented using a EEPROM component on... high performance VLSI components such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer, modem, and monitor to the CPU for storing module configuration information inside. This nonvolatile storage device contains data programmed by the DIMM manufacturer that identifies the module type and...