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.... ASUS P4S333 motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in the long line of power computing! Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ) ASUS P4S333 support CD ASUS 2-port USB 1.1 module I/O plate (for LAN models only) 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100 IDE drives 40-conductor IDE cable 9-pin COM2 cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If...
.... ASUS P4S333 motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in the long line of power computing! Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ) ASUS P4S333 support CD ASUS 2-port USB 1.1 module I/O plate (for LAN models only) 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100 IDE drives 40-conductor IDE cable 9-pin COM2 cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If...
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... page 5-7. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 1-3 Through the system's internal speaker, or an added external speaker, you will hear the messages informing you to provide easy connectivity, one-touch management of various peripherals, and convenient monitoring of boot errors, if any. Refer to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On SelfTests (POST). The SD/MS Reader allows portable high-capacity storage through the...
... page 5-7. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 1-3 Through the system's internal speaker, or an added external speaker, you will hear the messages informing you to provide easy connectivity, one-touch management of various peripherals, and convenient monitoring of boot errors, if any. Refer to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On SelfTests (POST). The SD/MS Reader allows portable high-capacity storage through the...
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South Bridge controller 10. DIP switches 11. Onboard LED 15. RJ-45 port (optional) 22. Microphone jack (optional) 25. Line In jack (optional) 26. ATX power connector 5. Flash EEPROM 14. Audio controller (optional) 18. ASUS EZ Plug™ 12V connector 7. Floppy disk connector 8. ASUS ASIC 12. PS/2 mouse port 21. Serial port 28. PS/2 Keyboard port See page 1-6 for more information on page 1-5. 1. CPU socket 4. PCI slots 19. 1.4 Overview Before you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available...
South Bridge controller 10. DIP switches 11. Onboard LED 15. RJ-45 port (optional) 22. Microphone jack (optional) 25. Line In jack (optional) 26. ATX power connector 5. Flash EEPROM 14. Audio controller (optional) 18. ASUS EZ Plug™ 12V connector 7. Floppy disk connector 8. ASUS ASIC 12. PS/2 mouse port 21. Serial port 28. PS/2 Keyboard port See page 1-6 for more information on page 1-5. 1. CPU socket 4. PCI slots 19. 1.4 Overview Before you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available...
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...) 18 PCI slots. The chipset supports a high-performance floppy disk controller for communication and audio subsystems. The slot supports modem, audio, LAN, and Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HPNA) or Home Networking cards. 16 LAN PHY. This onboard LED lights up if there is for a PS/2 mouse. 21 RJ-45 port. This ICS 1893Y LAN PHY works with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 19 AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X mode graphics cards for playing or editing audio files. (on audio models only) ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide...
...) 18 PCI slots. The chipset supports a high-performance floppy disk controller for communication and audio subsystems. The slot supports modem, audio, LAN, and Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HPNA) or Home Networking cards. 16 LAN PHY. This onboard LED lights up if there is for a PS/2 mouse. 21 RJ-45 port. This ICS 1893Y LAN PHY works with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 19 AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP4X mode graphics cards for playing or editing audio files. (on audio models only) ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide...
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... need to use . 4. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 2-13 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the chassis with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The motherboard has six PCI slots, one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot, and...
... need to use . 4. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 2-13 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the chassis with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The motherboard has six PCI slots, one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot, and...
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... Port (COM1) 5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 ACR slot Onboard USB controller HC0 Onboard USB controller HC1 AGP Onboard Audio Onboard LAN...
... Port (COM1) 5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 ACR slot Onboard USB controller HC0 Onboard USB controller HC1 AGP Onboard Audio Onboard LAN...
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.... BIOS supports specific device bootup. This prevents incorrect orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. one for the secondary IDE connector. 1. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 2-23 PIN 1 For UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and...
.... BIOS supports specific device bootup. This prevents incorrect orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. one for the secondary IDE connector. 1. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 2-23 PIN 1 For UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and...
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... monitor LED may have failed a power-on test. At power on tests. Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated; Turn on the chain) c. You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter™ is enabled. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 3-1 External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in an endless loop One long beep followed...
... monitor LED may have failed a power-on test. At power on tests. Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated; Turn on the chain) c. You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter™ is enabled. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 3-1 External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in an endless loop One long beep followed...
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...; Make sure that your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you only set to replace the default messages. System failed memory test • Install 184-pin unbuffered DDR DIMMs into the CPU socket. See section "4.4 Advanced menu." • In jumper mode, refer to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. In case of a boot failure, you of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the AGP slot. • Make sure...
...; Make sure that your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you only set to replace the default messages. System failed memory test • Install 184-pin unbuffered DDR DIMMs into the CPU socket. See section "4.4 Advanced menu." • In jumper mode, refer to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. In case of a boot failure, you of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the AGP slot. • Make sure...
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... works only in the boot sequence. 4. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-1 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to create a bootable system disk. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that you save a copy of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to reinstall the BIOS later. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy...
... works only in the boot sequence. 4. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-1 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to create a bootable system disk. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that you save a copy of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to reinstall the BIOS later. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to supply the processor with the required data. CPU VCore [1.750V] (for Willamette), [1.500V] (for expansion cards. A very high core voltage may severely damage the CPU! Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to supply the processor with the required data. CPU VCore [1.750V] (for Willamette), [1.500V] (for expansion cards. A very high core voltage may severely damage the CPU! Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled...
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... [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. When you set this field to the default setting [Disabled]. The default of greater than 64MB, you are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to [Enabled]. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide...
... [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. When you set this field to the default setting [Disabled]. The default of greater than 64MB, you are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to [Enabled]. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] This field allows you installed PCI 2.1 compliant cards. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup You can also set both . Keep the default setting [Enabled] if you to enable either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE channel, or both channels to enable or disable the PCI 2.1 features. PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This field allows you installed any card that is not PCI 2.1 compliant. Set to [Disabled] if you to [Disabled].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] This field allows you installed PCI 2.1 compliant cards. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup You can also set both . Keep the default setting [Enabled] if you to enable either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE channel, or both channels to enable or disable the PCI 2.1 features. PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] This field allows you installed any card that is not PCI 2.1 compliant. Set to [Disabled] if you to [Disabled].
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... graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly. If you are using standard VGA cards, leave this problem. 4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1/5, Slot 2/6, Slot 3, Slot 4 IRQ [Auto] These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ assignments. The default setting for best performance and stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Latency Timer [32] Leave this field to the default setting [32] for each PCI slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user...
... graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly. If you are using standard VGA cards, leave this problem. 4.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1/5, Slot 2/6, Slot 3, Slot 4 IRQ [Auto] These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ assignments. The default setting for best performance and stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Latency Timer [32] Leave this field to the default setting [32] for each PCI slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user...
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...: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card] USB Function [Enabled] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Keep the default setting [Enabled] if you to select the primary graphics card. Select [Disabled] if you do not wish to use the onboard PCI audio features. Keep the default [Enabled] if you enable or disable the onboard PCI audio controller. Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you want to connect USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled...
...: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card] USB Function [Enabled] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Keep the default setting [Enabled] if you to select the primary graphics card. Select [Disabled] if you do not wish to use the onboard PCI audio features. Keep the default [Enabled] if you enable or disable the onboard PCI audio controller. Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card] This field allows you want to connect USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled...
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...] [Yes] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-25 The setting [No/ICU] for each field is NOT required by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Enabled] [Auto] allows the BIOS to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4.4.3.2 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for an IRQ field indicates that you are using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU...
...] [Yes] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-25 The setting [No/ICU] for each field is NOT required by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Enabled] [Auto] allows the BIOS to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4.4.3.2 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for an IRQ field indicates that you are using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU...
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... support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your screen. The contents of your OS documentation for more information. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. If the installation menu did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on your CD-ROM drive. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 5-1 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
... support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your screen. The contents of your OS documentation for more information. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. If the installation menu did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on your CD-ROM drive. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 5-1 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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... removes dark washed-out graphics to exit the P4S333 support CD. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Readme This item displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of the BIOS from the ASUS website. This program allows you to display the support CD contents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install ASUS Update V3.28.08 This item installs the ASUS Update. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft Direct X 8.0a Driver...
... removes dark washed-out graphics to exit the P4S333 support CD. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Readme This item displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of the BIOS from the ASUS website. This program allows you to display the support CD contents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install ASUS Update V3.28.08 This item installs the ASUS Update. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft Direct X 8.0a Driver...
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... Power Menu 4-25 Setup Defaults, loading 4-34 Setup Program 4-5 Sub-menu launching 4-7 Updating 4-1 BIOS Beep Codes 3-1 BIOS Flash Utility 5-4 Boot Device selection 4-29 Boot Up NumLock Status 4-13 Boot Virus Detection 4-30 C Card Reader support 1-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) fan connector 2-9 installation 2-5 Level 1/Level 2 Cache 4-16 Speed 4-15 CPU socket 1-6 Chip Configuration 4-18 Clear RTC RAM 2-21 Connectors HDD LED 2-24 CODEC 1-4 Connectors ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 1-6, 2-26 ASUS iPanel 2-29 ATX 12V 1-6 ATX power 1-6, 2-26 chassis alarm 2-24 digital audio 2-29 fan 2-25 floppy disk...
... Power Menu 4-25 Setup Defaults, loading 4-34 Setup Program 4-5 Sub-menu launching 4-7 Updating 4-1 BIOS Beep Codes 3-1 BIOS Flash Utility 5-4 Boot Device selection 4-29 Boot Up NumLock Status 4-13 Boot Virus Detection 4-30 C Card Reader support 1-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) fan connector 2-9 installation 2-5 Level 1/Level 2 Cache 4-16 Speed 4-15 CPU socket 1-6 Chip Configuration 4-18 Clear RTC RAM 2-21 Connectors HDD LED 2-24 CODEC 1-4 Connectors ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 1-6, 2-26 ASUS iPanel 2-29 ATX 12V 1-6 ATX power 1-6, 2-26 chassis alarm 2-24 digital audio 2-29 fan 2-25 floppy disk...
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...) memory 1- 2 E Expansion card configuration 2-14 installation 2-13 Expansion slots 1-7, 2-13 AGP 1-7 ACR 1-7 PCI 1-7 E-Color 3Deep 5-4 F Flash EEPROM 1-6 Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 G Game/MIDI port 1-7 H Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 4-11 Cylinders 4-11 Heads 4-11 LBA Capacity 4-11 Primary/Secondary Master 4-9 Primary/Secondary Slave 4-9 Sectors 4-11 Types 4-9 Hardware Monitor 4-29 Heatsink installation 2-7 Heatsink retention module 1-5 I Interrupt Assignments 2-14 IRQ assignments 2-14 J JumperFree mode 2-17 Jumpers Bass/Center setting 2-20 DDR voltage 2-20 keyboard power 2-18 USB device wake...
...) memory 1- 2 E Expansion card configuration 2-14 installation 2-13 Expansion slots 1-7, 2-13 AGP 1-7 ACR 1-7 PCI 1-7 E-Color 3Deep 5-4 F Flash EEPROM 1-6 Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 G Game/MIDI port 1-7 H Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 4-11 Cylinders 4-11 Heads 4-11 LBA Capacity 4-11 Primary/Secondary Master 4-9 Primary/Secondary Slave 4-9 Sectors 4-11 Types 4-9 Hardware Monitor 4-29 Heatsink installation 2-7 Heatsink retention module 1-5 I Interrupt Assignments 2-14 IRQ assignments 2-14 J JumperFree mode 2-17 Jumpers Bass/Center setting 2-20 DDR voltage 2-20 keyboard power 2-18 USB device wake...