Asus Computer Hardware P4V533 MX User Manual

P4V533-MX  
User Guide  
Contents  
Notices ............................................................................................v  
Safety information .......................................................................... vi  
About this guide............................................................................. vii  
ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii  
P4V533-MX specifications summary.............................................. ix  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2  
1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2  
1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-3  
1.4 Motherboard components .................................................. 1-4  
1.5 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 1-7  
1.6 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-8  
1.7 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 1-9  
1.7.1 Placement direction ............................................... 1-9  
1.7.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-9  
1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)......................................... 1-10  
1.8.1 Overview .............................................................. 1-10  
1.8.2 Installing the CPU .................................................1-11  
1.9 System memory ............................................................... 1-12  
1.9.1 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 1-12  
1.10 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-13  
1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments ........................... 1-13  
1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................ 1-13  
1.10.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-14  
1.10.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 1-14  
1.11 Jumper ............................................................................. 1-15  
1.12 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-17  
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 update the BIOS ...................... 2-2  
2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-4  
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 2-5  
2.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 2-5  
2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-5  
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Contents  
2.2.4 Menu items ............................................................ 2-6  
2.2.5 Sub-menu items..................................................... 2-6  
2.2.6 Configuration fields ................................................ 2-6  
2.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 2-6  
2.2.8 Scroll bar ................................................................ 2-6  
2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-6  
2.3 Main menu.......................................................................... 2-7  
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]....................................... 2-7  
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ............................... 2-7  
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A,B [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ...................... 2-7  
2.3.4 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth  
IDE Master/Slave ................................................... 2-8  
2.3.5 System Information ................................................ 2-9  
2.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 2-10  
2.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................2-11  
2.4.2 Chipset..................................................................2-11  
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 2-13  
2.4.4 PCI PnP ............................................................... 2-15  
2.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 2-16  
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] .......................................... 2-16  
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ....................... 2-16  
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ......................................... 2-16  
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ............................. 2-16  
2.5.5 APM Configuration ............................................... 2-17  
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-19  
2.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-20  
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-20  
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-21  
2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-22  
2.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 2-24  
Chapter 3: Software support  
3.1 Install an operating system................................................. 3-2  
3.2 Support CD information ...................................................... 3-2  
iv  
Notices  
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.  
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 reasonable protection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the  
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.  
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the  
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate this equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise  
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference  
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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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 cables are unplugged.  
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension  
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your  
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you  
are using, contact your local power company.  
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a  
qualified service technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully  
read all the manuals that came with the package.  
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected  
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,  
contact your dealer immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from  
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.  
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the  
product in any area where it may become wet.  
• Place the product on a stable surface.  
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a  
qualified service technician or your retailer.  
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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  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product  
and software updates.  
1. ASUS Websites  
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS  
hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the  
ASUS Contact Information on page viii.  
2. Optional Documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as  
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These  
documents are not part of the standard package.  
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ASUS contact information  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)  
Address:  
150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112  
+886-2-2894-3447  
+886-2-2894-3449  
General Tel:  
General Fax:  
Web Site:  
Technical Support  
MB/Others (Tel):  
Notebook (Tel):  
+886-2-2890-7121 (English)  
+886-2-2890-7122 (English)  
Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English)  
Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698  
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)  
Address:  
44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA  
+1-502-933-8713  
General Fax:  
General Email:  
Web Site:  
usa.asus.com  
Technical Support  
Support Fax:  
General Support:  
Notebook Support:  
Support Email:  
+1-502-933-8713  
+1-502-995-0883  
+1-510-739-3777 x5110  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)  
Address:  
Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany  
[email protected] (for marketing requests only)  
+49-2102-9599-31  
General Email:  
General Fax:  
Web Site:  
Technical Support  
Components:  
+49-2102-9599-0  
Notebook PC:  
Support Fax:  
+49-2102-9599-10  
+49-2102-9599-11  
Support Email:  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)  
Address:  
P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.  
+9714-283-1774  
+9714-283-1775  
General Tel:  
General Fax:  
Web Site:  
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P4V533-MX specifications summary  
CPU  
Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4/Northwood/Willamette  
CPUs with speeds up to 2.8+GHz  
Chipset  
NorthBridge: VIA® VT8751  
SouthBridge: VIA® VT8235  
Front Side Bus (FSB)  
Memory  
533/400 MHz  
2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB memory  
Supports PC2100/PC1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR  
DIMMs  
VGA  
Integrated VIA ProSavage8 Graphics  
Expansion slots  
1 x AGP 4X  
3 x PCI  
Storage  
Audio  
2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 connectors  
Realtek ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC  
VIA VT8235 integrated MAC + VIA VT6103 PHY  
LAN  
Rear panel I/O  
1 x Parallel port  
1 x Serial port  
1 x VGA port  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
1 x PS/2 mouse port  
4 x USB 2.0 ports  
1 x RJ-45 port  
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports  
Internal I/O  
1 x USB 2.0 connector for 2 additional USB ports  
CPU/Chassis fan connectors  
20-pin ATX 12V power connectors  
CD/AUX connectors  
Front panel audio connector  
BIOS features  
2Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, PnP, SM BIOS 2.3,  
DMI2.0  
Industry standard  
Manageability  
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1  
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, SMBus  
ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.5 cm x 20.5 cm)  
Form Factor  
Support CD contents  
Device drivers  
ASUS PC Probe  
ASUS LiveUpdate  
Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software  
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Chapter 1  
This chapter describes the features of the  
P4V533-MX motherboard. It includes brief  
descriptions of the motherboard components,  
and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings,  
and connectors.  
Product introduction  
1.1 Welcome!  
Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4V533-MX motherboard!  
The ASUS P4V533-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest  
technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality  
motherboards!  
The P4V533-MX incorporates the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478-pin package  
coupled with the VIA® VT8751 and VIA® VT8235 chipsets to set a new benchmark  
for an effective desktop platform solution.  
Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM,  
high-resolution graphics via integrated VIA ProSavage8 graphics and an AGP 4X  
slot, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4V533-MX is your affordable  
vehicle to enter the world of computing!  
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 P4V533-MX package for the following items.  
ASUS P4V533-MX motherboard  
ASUS P4V533-MX series support CD  
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 cable  
1 x Floppy disk cable  
I/O shield  
Bag of extra jumper caps  
User Guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.3 Special features  
Integrated VIA ProSavage8 Graphics  
The VIA® chipset integrates the VIA® ProSavage8 Graphics architecture to deliver  
realistic 3D/2D graphics with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and  
clearly defined details. See page 1-6.  
Integrated 10/100 LAN  
The VIA® VT8235 SouthBridge integrated MAC with the VIA® VT6103 PHY  
provides easy implementation of 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LANs. See page 1-5.  
USB 2.0 technology  
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0  
specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast  
480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See pages 1-6 and 1-20.  
6-channel digital audio  
The Realtek ALC655 AC’97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio  
playback for 5.1 surround sound. See page 1-6.  
BONUS!  
Free bundled TrendMIcro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software (OEM version)  
ASUS P4V533-MX motherboard user guide  
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