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Motherboard ® P4S533-E User Guide.
ii Checklist Copyright © 2002 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, sto.
iii Features About this guide This user manual contains complete information for installing the ASUS P4S533-E motherboard. How this guide is organized • Chapter 1: Product introduction. A summary of product features and special attributes of new technologies.
iv Safeguards Contents About this guide .............................................................................. ii i How this guide is organized .................................................... ii i Conventions used in this guide ..........
v Contents Chapter 3: Powering up ......................................................... 45 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................... 45 3.2 V ocal POST Messages .........................................
vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
vii FCC/CDC statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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.
viii ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 General T el: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.
Chapter 1 Product introduction.
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ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 1 W elcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS ® P4S533-E motherboard! The ASUS P4S533-E motherboard delivers a host of new features to ensure long-lasting, superlative performance. The ASUS ® P4S533-E motherboard is the prime choice for home PCs and workstations.
2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Core Specifications The P4S533-E motherboard is designed and assembled according to the highest standards. This ASUS motherboard represents the latest advances to supply users the finest componentry available today .
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 3 1.3 Special Features Easy Overclocking • Quickly adjust CPU frequency multiples with BIOS in JumperFree ™ Mode • Adjustable FSB/MEM/PCI frequency ratio •.
4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Location Processor Support Socket 478 for Intel ® P4 ™ Processors ............................. 2 Feature setting DSW ....................................................... 9 Chipsets SiS ® 645DX North Bridge ...
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 5 1.4.1 Component Locations 23 4 22 23 1 16 5 21 17 29 9 8 6 15 18 7 20 26 24 30 10 11 12 14 13 25 27 28 19 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 39 38.
1.5 V alue-added solutions PCI Audio : On audio models, a digital audiochip., CMI-8738, and a special connector supports the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Output/ Input module for coaxial and fiber interfaces. Experience surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.
Chapter 2 Hardware information.
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ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 7 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The P4S533-E uses the A TX form factor that measures 21.9 cm (8.
8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard layout The 1394 and LAN features are optional. These components are grayed out in the above motherboard layout.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 9 2.2.1 Layout contents CPU, Memory and Expansion Slots 1) Socket 478 p. 12 Installing the C PU 2) Heatsink p. 14 Installing the Heatsink and Fan 3) Memory p. 17 System Memory Support 4) PCI 1/2/3/4/5/6 p . 21 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion S lots 5) AGP 4x p.
10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Before you proceed T ake 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.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 11 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel ® Pentium ® 4 478/Northwood Processor .
12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 13 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever . 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation.
14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 15 2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base. Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention mechanism to the module base.
16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPUF AN1. 3. Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 17 2.5 System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 3GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs.
18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.2 Memory configurations Y ou may install any DDR DIMMs with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB densities into the three DIMM sockets.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 19 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 21 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has six PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 1 1 Communications Port (COM2.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 23 2.6.3 PCI slots There are six 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Jumpers The jumpers on the motherboard allow you to change some feature settings to suit your customized system configuration. Before changing any DSW or jumper setting, make sure to read the jumper descriptions and setting requirements in this section.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 25 P4S533-E ® P4S533-E CPU External Frequency Selection CPU DSW1 DRAM 100MHz ON 12345 100MHz ON 12345 100MHz 133MHz ON 12345 100MHz 150MHz ON 12345 100MHz 166MHz .
26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. USB Device W ake-Up (3x3 pin USBV1, USBV2, USBV3) The default setting, [1-2] (+5V) disables the USB wake-up feature. Reset these jumpers to pins [2-3] (+5VSB) to wake up the computer using USB devices. The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 27 4. DDR V oltage Setting (4 pin DDRVOL1) This jumper controls the voltage output to the DDR memory DRAMS. Setting VDDR 2.9V [3-4] 2.7V [2-3] 2.5V [1-2] (default) P4S533-E ® P4S533-E DDRVOL Setting DDRVOL1 2.5V 2.
28 Chapter 2: Hardware information P4S533-E ® P4S533-E Keyboard Power Setting KBPWR1 +5V (Default) 1 2 +5VSB 2 3 P4S533-E ® P4S533-E CPU V oltage Setting VEN1 Normal (Default) CPU Rise 0.2V 12 23 6. Keyboard W ake Up (3 pin KBPWR1) This allows you to disable or enable the keyboard power up function.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 29 P4S533-E ® P4S533-E Speaker Selector SPEECH1 LINEOUT BUZZER (Default) 12 23 8. Speaker Selector (3 pin SPEECH) This jumper specifies which speaker to use for the ASUS POST Reporter function. Set to pins [1-2] to use the internal buzzer (usually included in the chassis).
30 Chapter 2: Hardware information P4S533-E ® P4S533-E Clear RTC RAM CLRCMOS1 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 1 2 2 3 9. Clear RTC RAM (CLRCMOS1) These solder points allow you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 31 2.8 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard. IMPORT ANT! Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin 1 in the connector scoket.
32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Universal Serial Bus ports 1 and 2 (Black, T wo x 4-pin USB) Four USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. 5. Serial ports (T eal/T urquoise T wo, x 9-pin COM1) T wo serial ports can be used for pointing devices, printers or other serial devices.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 33 Mic Line In Line Out 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors 7. Audio connectors (Three 1/8 ” AUDIO) (optional) The Line Out (lime) connects a headphone or speakers. The Line In (light blue) connects a tape players or other audio sources.
34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard. Always connect ribbon cables with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 35 10. IDE connectors (40-1 pin IDE1 / IDE2) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable.
36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 1 1. Floppy Disk Drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 37 13. A TX Power connectors (20-pin A TXPWR1, 4-pin A TX12V , 4-pin AUX12V1) These connectors connect to an A TX 12V power supply . The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 15. Internal Audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM) (optional) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector .
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 39 16. Digital Audio connector (6 pin SPDIF1) (optional) This connector connects an S/PDIF audio module that allows digital instead of analog sound output and input. Connect one end of the audio cable to the S/PDIF connector on the motherboard, and the other end to the S/PDIF module.
40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 19. Smart Card Reader connector (14-1 pin SMARTCON1) (optional) This connector accommodates a Smart Card Reader that allows you to conveniently make transactions such as financial, health care, telephony , or traveling services through a Smart Card user interface software.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 41 P4S533-E ® P4S533-E LINE_IN Connector ALIN1 GND BLINE_LIN_R ALINE_LIN_R BLINE_IN_L ALINE_IN_L 1 P4S533-E ® P4S533-E ALOUT Connector ALOUT1 1 ALOUT1_LOUT_L BLOUT1_LOUT_R ALOUT1_LOUT_R BLOUT1_LOUT_L 21.
42 Chapter 2: Hardware information P4S533-E ® P4S533-E Audio Panel Connector IAP ANEL1 LineOut_RL MIC LineOut_FR LineOut_FL NC MICPWR NC AGND 1 LineOut_RR 22. Front Panel Audio connector (10-1 pin IAP ANEL1) (optional) This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that supports convenient connection and control of audio devices.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 43 P4S533-E ® P4S533-E Thermal Sensor Connector PWRTMP1 Power Supply Thermal Sensor 24. Power Supply Thermal Sensor connector (2 pin JTPWR) Feed the power supply thermal sensor cable to this connector .
44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Panel connector (20 pin P ANEL) The following diagram illustrates items 26-31: P4S533-E ® P4S533-E System Panel Connectors * Requires an A TX power supply .
Chapter 3 Powering up.
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ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 45 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are of f. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
46 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 V ocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter ™ . This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts to inform you of system events and boot status.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 47 No keyboard detected • Check your keyboard if properly connected to the purple PS/2 connector on the rear panel.
48 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.3 Powering off the computer Y ou must first exit the operating system and shut down the system before switching off the power . For A TX power supplies, you can press the A TX power switch after exiting or shutting down the operating system.
Chapter 4 BIOS setup.
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ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 49 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory W riter utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later .
50 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS T o File screen appears.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 51 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (see the ASUS Contact Information on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier . 2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3. At the “ A: ” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>.
52 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary . This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. When the programming is done, the message “ Flashed Successfully ” appears.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 53 4.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.
54 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADV ANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 55 General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Y ou may launch this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination.
56 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour , minute, second. V alid values for hour , minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59).
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 57 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave T ype [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu.
58 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Other options for the T ype field are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] -.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 59 T ranslation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors.
60 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup SMART Monitoring [Disabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology .
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 61 4.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Of f] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes.
62 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Language [English] This field displays the BIOS language version. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you to set passwords. T o set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press <Enter>.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 63 4.4 Advanced Menu CPU Frequency Multiple (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual]) This field is for unlocked processors only .
64 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency . The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU/PCI frequency and the type of DDR memory installed.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 65 4.4.1 Chip Configuration SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2 – 5, depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting is [By SPD], which configures items 2 – 5 by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.
66 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup SDRAM Command Lead-off Time [Auto] When set to [2T], memore read/write commands are issued 1 clock cycle behind the memory address (MA).
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 67 Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] This field enables either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE channel, or both. Y ou can also set both channels to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled].
68 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing reads from, but not writes to, the floppy disk drive. The default setting [R/W] allows both reads and writes.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 69 Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. [Normal] allows normal-speed operation but in one direction o.
70 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Slot 1/5 IRQ, Slot 2/6, Slot 3, Slot 4 IRQ [Auto] These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ assignments.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 71 Onboard PCI Audio [Enabled] [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device. If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled.
72 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The setting [No/ICU] for an IRQ field indicates that you are using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU), and that this particular IRQ is NOT required by a legacy ISA card.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 73 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns of f the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity . Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features.
74 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video of f features.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 75 4.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system of f while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption.
76 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 77 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor Q-F AN Function [Disabled] The default enables automatic F AN control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MB T emperature [xxxC/.
78 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space> key , you can promote devices and by using the <-> key , you can demote devices.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 79 Plug & Play O/S [No] This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Y es] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS.
80 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.7 Exit Menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 81 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Y es] to load default values.
82 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup.
Chapter 5 Software support.
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ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 83 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2 operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.
84 Chapter 5: Software reference 5.3 P4S533-E Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change without notice. T o begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear .
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 85 • ADOBE Acrobat Reader: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view user ’ s manuals saved in PDF format. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites.
86 Chapter 5: Software reference 5.4 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system ’ s vital components, such as fan rotations, V oltages, and temperatures.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 87 5.4.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. T emperature Monitor Shows the PC ’ s temperature.
88 Chapter 5: Software reference Information Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC ’ s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the current monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 89 Device Summary Shows a summary of devices in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules.
90 Chapter 5: Software reference 5.4.3 ASUS PC Probe T ask Bar Icon When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 91 5.5 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update your motherboard ’ s BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility requires that you are properly connected to the Internet through an I nternet S ervice P rovider (ISP).
92 Chapter 5: Software reference 5.6 3Deep Color T uner The 3-Deep color tuner is designed to match your CR T or LCD color monitor to maximize the color quality of all graphical applications. Users may also tune their internet applications to match “ true ” internet source colors with the color displayed on the monitor .
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 93 4. Select the color squares which most closely blend and match with the background. 5. The next step repeats the color matching process to achieve full color quality . 6. The tuning process is complete. Click on the bottom left button to connect to the internet and follow the instructions.
94 Chapter 5: Software reference 5.7 ITE GSM Editor The ITE GSM Editor is a useful application for editing and managing the data contained on a GSM cell phone SIM card chip . This unique software supports access of the SIM card “ phone book. ” The editor helps you to add or delete data including new names and phone numbers.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 95 The ITE GSM menu: Using the basic ITE GSM Editor: 1. Carefully remove the SIM chip from your mobile phone. The most convenient method to read the SIM chip is to use a conversion card: slip the SIM chip into the conversion card and then insert it into the card reader .
96 Chapter 5: Software reference Using the Command field: 1. W rite All Entries into SIM Card , and the program writes all new data appearing in the fields onto the SIM card. 2. Write Revised Entry into SIM Card , and the program writes all updated entries into the existing SIM card phone book.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 97 Using the PIN Manager: 1. Enable PIN Set-Up : This function is used to set the PIN. This function is effective only if the PIN set-up is disabled and the SIM card is not blocked . First enter the PIN set previously to enable the PIN set-up function.
98 Chapter 5: Software reference 5.8 Winbond V oice Editor The Winbond V oice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. Install the software from the software menu in the support CD. See section “ 5.2.3 Software menu ” . Follow these steps to use the Winbond V oice Editor .
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 99 Changing the default language 1. Click on the Load button. a window showing the available languages appears. 2. Select your desired language then click Open. The event messages for the language you selected appear on the V oice Editor screen.
100 Chapter 5: Software reference Y ou may want to create a separate folder for your wave files so you can locate them easily in one place. Customizing your POST messages If your language is not in the selection or if you wish to record your own POST messages to replace the pre-installed wave files, you may easily do so.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 101 If you receive an error message telling you that the files exceed the total allowable size, do one or all of the following. • T ry to modify your messages to make them shorter • Save the wave files at a lower quality • Skip lesser used events like FDD Detection, IDE HDD Detection, etc.
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Glossary.
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ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 103 1394 1394 is the IEEE designation for a high performance serial bus tht of fers data transfers at 100/200/400 Mbps. This serial bus defines both a back plane physical layer and a point-to-point cable-connected virtual bus.
104 Appendix: Glossary Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting for mechanical events. Bus master IDE transfers data to/from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus master IDE mode.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 105 I/O (Input/Output) The data transfers from the input devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner , to the output devices like a printer or the monitor screen. I/O Address The specific memory location for a particular device.
106 Appendix: Glossary RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) Developed by Rambus, Inc., this type of memory can deliver up to 1.6GB of data per second. RDRAM is the first interface standard that can be directly implemented on high performance VLSI components such as, CMOS DRAMs, memory controllers, and graphics/video ICs.
Index.
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ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 107 Index Symbols 3Deep Color T uner Using 92 A Accelerated Graphics Port 23 ASUS PC Probe Using 86 ASUS Update Using 91 A T API CD-ROM 78 Automatic Power Up 77 B .
108 Index DIMM installing 19 removing 20 DIP Switches 24 E expansion card installation 21 IRQ assigments 22 Expansion slots 21 F Floppy 3 Mode 56 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 9 H Hard Disk Drives (HDDs.
ASUS P4S533-E motherboard user guide 109 PC Probe Using 86 PCI Configuration 70 PCI Latency T imer 70 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 70 PIO Mode 60 Plug & Play O/S 79 POST Messages 46 POST messages customi.
110 Index.
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