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P4B533-X
User Guide
Motherboard
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Checklist E1458 First Edition November 2003 Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be exten
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Contents Notices ........................................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ............................................................................ viii Conventions used in this guide ........................................... viii Where to find more information ........................................... viii P4B533-X specification summary .
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Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ............. 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-3 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program ..............................
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Contents 2.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-25 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-25 2.6.2 Removable Drives ............................................... 2-26 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-26 2.6.4 Security ................................................................ 2-28 2.7 Exit menu .........................................................................
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reaso
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cabl
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About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information
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P4B533-X specification summary ® ® CPU Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron processors with speeds up to 3.06GHz+ ® Intel Hyper-Threading technology ready Chipset Intel 845E MCH Intel ICH4 Front Side Bus (FSB) 800*/533/400 MHz * Overclocking mode Memory 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory Supports PC3200*/PC2700*/PC2100/PC1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs * Overclocking feature support PC3200/PC2700 Expansion slots 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 4 x PCI Storage 2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 A
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P4B533-X specification summary Internal I/O CPU/Chassis FAN connectors connectors 20-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX audio in Front panel audio connector 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports 20-pin Panel connector BIOS features 3Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS C.P.R. Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS P4B533-X motherboard! ® ® The motherboard incorporates the Intel Pentium 4 processor in a 478-pin ® package coupled with the Intel 845E chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS motherboard ASUS motherboard support
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology ® ® The motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor with 512KB L2 cache on ® 0.13 micron processor includes a 800*/533/400 MHz system bus, Intel Hyper- Threading Technology and the FMB2 power design that allows up to 3.06+ GHz core frequencies for up to 6.4GB/s data transfer rates. (* Overclocking mode) See page 1-8. Integrated 10/100
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1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk or support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. Page 2-6. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. To use the MyLogo feature, enable the Quick Boot item in the BIOS. See page 3-4. C.P.R. (CPU P
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. 3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. 4. Whenever you uninst
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 Socket 478 SPDIF_O COM1 USB1 USBPW12 USB2 USBPW34 USB2.0 Top: T: USB4 RJ-45 B: USB3 Intel Top:Line In 82845E Center:Line Out MCH Below:Mic In CD1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell AUX1 CMOS Power P4B533-X AD1888 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) CLRTC PCI1 RTL 8101L Intel 82801DE PCI2 ICH4 ® PCI3 SB_PWR1 PCI4 3Mbit FLOPPY1 BIOS CHA_FAN1 GAME1 USBPW56 USB56 PANEL1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction FP_AUDIO1 PARA
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P4B533-X motherboard user gui
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview ® ® The Intel Pentium 4 Northwood/Willamette/Prescott processors has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. Gold Arrow P4B533-X ® P4B533-X Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! ® Notes on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® 1. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with Hyper-Thr
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1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°- 100° angle. Socket Lever 90 - 100 Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 3. Position the CPU above the socket Gold Mark such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket unti
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB unbuffered DDR DIMMs into this motherboard. P4B533-X ® P4B533-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2. When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to in
