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...About this guide viii How this guide is organized viii Conventions used in this guide ix Where to find more information ix ASUS contact information x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights...2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable 2-9 2.5 System memory 2-10 2.5.1 Overview 2-10 2.5.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM 2-12 2.6 Expansion slots 2-13 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card 2-13 2.6.2 Configuring an ...
...About this guide viii How this guide is organized viii Conventions used in this guide ix Where to find more information ix ASUS contact information x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights...2-4 2.4.2 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable 2-9 2.5 System memory 2-10 2.5.1 Overview 2-10 2.5.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM 2-12 2.6 Expansion slots 2-13 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card 2-13 2.6.2 Configuring an ...
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... vehicle to set a new benchmark for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, USB capability, communication and networking options,...package with the SiS 645 chipset to get ahead in the world of new features and latest technology making it , check the items 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 ...
... vehicle to set a new benchmark for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot, USB capability, communication and networking options,...package with the SiS 645 chipset to get ahead in the world of new features and latest technology making it , check the items 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 ...
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... audio models, a digital audio connector is necessary to page 2-26. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS EZ Plug™ is onboard to support AC'97 compliant audio devices. DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4S333 motherboard supports up to accommodate the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module, which...
... audio models, a digital audio connector is necessary to page 2-26. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS EZ Plug™ is onboard to support AC'97 compliant audio devices. DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4S333 motherboard supports up to accommodate the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module, which...
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... • optimized system performance through BIOS built-in optimization mode • adjustable CPU VCORE and DDR memory voltage ASUS iPanel support The motherboard supports the ASUS iPanel to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 1-3 The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you of the system boot status...
... • optimized system performance through BIOS built-in optimization mode • adjustable CPU VCORE and DDR memory voltage ASUS iPanel support The motherboard supports the ASUS iPanel to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 1-3 The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you of the system boot status...
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...20-pin connector connects to set the CPU external frequency. 11 ASUS ASIC. The power supply must have an ATX +12V power supply. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, a memory controller, an AGP interface, and SiS MuTIOL technology. 3 CPU... is slotted to as the SiS961 MuTIOL Media I/O, this connector to provide sufficient power to 3GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/ 1600 DDR DIMMs, 2GB using PC2700. 6 ASUS EZ Plug™ Auxiliary +12V connector. Connect a 4-pin device connector from the ATX 12V power supply...
...20-pin connector connects to set the CPU external frequency. 11 ASUS ASIC. The power supply must have an ATX +12V power supply. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, a memory controller, an AGP interface, and SiS MuTIOL technology. 3 CPU... is slotted to as the SiS961 MuTIOL Media I/O, this connector to provide sufficient power to 3GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/ 1600 DDR DIMMs, 2GB using PC2700. 6 ASUS EZ Plug™ Auxiliary +12V connector. Connect a 4-pin device connector from the ATX 12V power supply...
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... DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) Socket 478 PARALLEL PORT FLOPPY GAME_AUDIO CPUFAN1 Line Out Line In ATX12V SiS645 HOST/ Memory Controller SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE Mic In COM2 CD1 AUX1 ALIN1 IAPANEL1 C-Media CMI8738 6CH Audio Controller BCS1 BCS2 SPDIF1 MODEM1 Accelerated Graphics... 23 45 PCI1 PCI2 SiS961 MuTLOL Media I/O JEN1 PWRTMP1 SIRQ1 PCI3 P4S333 PCI4 LED1 ® PCI5 PCI6 USB2 ACR1 CLRCMOS1 SMART CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O SMB1 SMARTCON1 IR1 CHASSIS1 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor 2Mbit Firmware Hub CHASFAN1 USBV2 USBV3 USB1 IPANEL1 ...
... DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) Socket 478 PARALLEL PORT FLOPPY GAME_AUDIO CPUFAN1 Line Out Line In ATX12V SiS645 HOST/ Memory Controller SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE Mic In COM2 CD1 AUX1 ALIN1 IAPANEL1 C-Media CMI8738 6CH Audio Controller BCS1 BCS2 SPDIF1 MODEM1 Accelerated Graphics... 23 45 PCI1 PCI2 SiS961 MuTLOL Media I/O JEN1 PWRTMP1 SIRQ1 PCI3 P4S333 PCI4 LED1 ® PCI5 PCI6 USB2 ACR1 CLRCMOS1 SMART CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O SMB1 SMARTCON1 IR1 CHASSIS1 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor 2Mbit Firmware Hub CHASFAN1 USBV2 USBV3 USB1 IPANEL1 ...
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...pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs. 104 Pins P4S333 ® P4S333 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it has a 184-pin footprint compared to the 168-pin of SDR memory. DDR Data Transfer Rate 333MHz 266MHz 200MHz DDR Base ...SDR) SDRAM. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to perform two data operations in one direction. Therefore, a DDR DIMM is double notched. 2.5 System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with SDR, and should be installed only in only one clock cycle, thus providing twice the throughput of the SDR DIMM...
...pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs. 104 Pins P4S333 ® P4S333 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 80 Pins A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it has a 184-pin footprint compared to the 168-pin of SDR memory. DDR Data Transfer Rate 333MHz 266MHz 200MHz DDR Base ...SDR) SDRAM. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to perform two data operations in one direction. Therefore, a DDR DIMM is double notched. 2.5 System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with SDR, and should be installed only in only one clock cycle, thus providing twice the throughput of the SDR DIMM...
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... = Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 = Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 = Total system memory (Max. 3GB) = When using PC2700 DDR DIMMs, the motherboard supports up to 2GB system memory. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 2-11 You may install two PC2700 DDR DIMMs in any DDR DIMMs with this motherboard...
... = Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 = Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB x1 = Total system memory (Max. 3GB) = When using PC2700 DDR DIMMs, the motherboard supports up to 2GB system memory. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 2-11 You may install two PC2700 DDR DIMMs in any DDR DIMMs with this motherboard...
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... See section "5.3 Software information." 3 2 2 1 BCS1 BCS2 BCS1 BCS2 P4S333 ® P4S333 Bass Center Setting (CENTER/BASS) (Default) (BASS/CENTER) 6. DDRVOL1 P4S333 ® 12 2.5V (Default) 23 2.7V 34 2.9V P4S333 DDRVOL Setting 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information No audio standard exists for a ...6-channel audio system. 5. Use the audio driver included in the support CD to the system memory by changing ...
... See section "5.3 Software information." 3 2 2 1 BCS1 BCS2 BCS1 BCS2 P4S333 ® P4S333 Bass Center Setting (CENTER/BASS) (Default) (BASS/CENTER) 6. DDRVOL1 P4S333 ® 12 2.5V (Default) 23 2.7V 34 2.9V P4S333 DDRVOL Setting 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information No audio standard exists for a ...6-channel audio system. 5. Use the audio driver included in the support CD to the system memory by changing ...
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... (Normal) for system stability. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P4S333 ® P4S333 Clear RTC RAM CLRCMOS1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 2-21 VEN1 2 1 CPU Rise 0.2V 3 2 Normal (Default) P4S333 ® P4S333 CPU Voltage Setting 8. It is recommended that include system setup information... CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRCMOS1) This jumper allows you to increase the CPU voltage by 0.2V. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Remove the battery. 3. Plug the power cord and...
... (Normal) for system stability. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P4S333 ® P4S333 Clear RTC RAM CLRCMOS1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 2-21 VEN1 2 1 CPU Rise 0.2V 3 2 Normal (Default) P4S333 ® P4S333 CPU Voltage Setting 8. It is recommended that include system setup information... CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRCMOS1) This jumper allows you to increase the CPU voltage by 0.2V. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Remove the battery. 3. Plug the power cord and...
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...is for a front panel Line In jack with a return path for automatic signal switching. ALIN1 1 ALINE_LIN_R BLINE_LIN_R GND LINE_IN_L BLINE_IN_L P4S333 ® P4S333 LINE_IN Connector 14. You may also use the SD and MS devices. The SD and MS are optional items and may not be... SDA4 SDA3 MSDA2 +3V MSDA1 GND SDBLED SDBPWCTL# SDBCLK SDB5 SDB4 SDB3 SDB2 +3V SDB1 GND P4S333 SD MS Connectors 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information SD and MS connectors (10-pin SD1, MS1)* These connectors support the sophisticated memory devices called Secure Digital (SD) memory card and Memory Stick (MS).
...is for a front panel Line In jack with a return path for automatic signal switching. ALIN1 1 ALINE_LIN_R BLINE_LIN_R GND LINE_IN_L BLINE_IN_L P4S333 ® P4S333 LINE_IN Connector 14. You may also use the SD and MS devices. The SD and MS are optional items and may not be... SDA4 SDA3 MSDA2 +3V MSDA1 GND SDBLED SDBPWCTL# SDBCLK SDB5 SDB4 SDB3 SDB2 +3V SDB1 GND P4S333 SD MS Connectors 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information SD and MS connectors (10-pin SD1, MS1)* These connectors support the sophisticated memory devices called Secure Digital (SD) memory card and Memory Stick (MS).
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...is enabled. 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; Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If your ... or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on the front of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 3-1 3.1 Starting up for assistance. After making all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at a...
...is enabled. 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; Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If your ... or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on the front of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 3-1 3.1 Starting up for assistance. After making all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at a...
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3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to section "2.3 System memory" for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on installing a DIMM. System failed memory test • Install 184-pin unbuffered DDR DIMMs into one of system events and boot status. System failed due...AGP card into the CPU socket. These POST messages are not defective. • Refer to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. Following is not defective. System failed CPU test • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call...
3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to section "2.3 System memory" for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on installing a DIMM. System failed memory test • Install 184-pin unbuffered DDR DIMMs into one of system events and boot status. System failed due...AGP card into the CPU socket. These POST messages are not defective. • Refer to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. Following is not defective. System failed CPU test • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call...
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... the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-1 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It... is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard...
... the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-1 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It... is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard...
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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. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. If this may not boot. This minimizes ... of boot problems in case of update failures. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the...
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. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. If this may not boot. This minimizes ... of boot problems in case of update failures. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the...
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... to enter the BIOS Setup program and to gain full access to halt. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the system during system startup. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk.../Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of errors that will cause the system to the configuration fields. To set passwords. The BIOS Setup...
... to enter the BIOS Setup program and to gain full access to halt. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the system during system startup. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk.../Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of errors that will cause the system to the configuration fields. To set passwords. The BIOS Setup...
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CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is for unlocked processors only. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [3:4] [3:5] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-15 Note that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU Frequency (MHz). The bus frequency (external frequency... PCI bus. If your processor frequency multiple is set to be in conjunction with respect to the system frequency. CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is locked, you cannot access this field. 4.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed [Manual] When the motherboard is ...
CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is for unlocked processors only. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [3:4] [3:5] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-15 Note that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU Frequency (MHz). The bus frequency (external frequency... PCI bus. If your processor frequency multiple is set to be in conjunction with respect to the system frequency. CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is locked, you cannot access this field. 4.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed [Manual] When the motherboard is ...
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... detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. When you are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to the default setting... whether or not you set this option to [Enabled]. USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-17
... detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. When you are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to the default setting... whether or not you set this option to [Enabled]. USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-17
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...CAS Latency parameter appears only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The EEPROM on the memory modules that you are using. 4.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items... 2-4, depending on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items...
...CAS Latency parameter appears only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The EEPROM on the memory modules that you are using. 4.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items... 2-4, depending on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items...
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...DRAM frequency is backward-compatible, so you to reserve an address space for the video memory of 266MB/s even if you are using an AGP 1X video card. It can only access memory up to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of...512MB] AGP Capability [4X Mode] This motherboard supports the AGP 4X interface that memory space unavailable to CAS Delay Time (TRCD) and the SDRAM RAS Precharge Time (TRP) for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-19 Setting the address space to 4T. [Normal] is...
...DRAM frequency is backward-compatible, so you to reserve an address space for the video memory of 266MB/s even if you are using an AGP 1X video card. It can only access memory up to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of...512MB] AGP Capability [4X Mode] This motherboard supports the AGP 4X interface that memory space unavailable to CAS Delay Time (TRCD) and the SDRAM RAS Precharge Time (TRP) for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S333 motherboard user guide 4-19 Setting the address space to 4T. [Normal] is...