MotherboardP4B533-VMUser Guide

xASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447General F

5-2Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Main menuFrom the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to the mainmenu. The main menu displays an image

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide5-35.2.3 Software menuThe software menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports. T

5-4Chapter 5: Software supportDirect XThis item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver.E-Color 3DeepThis item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is the f

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide5-55.2.4 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices.

5-6Chapter 5: Software support5.2.6 ASUS Contact InformationClicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. You mayalso find this inf

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on themotherboard

5-8Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical Support FormThe window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that youhave to fill up when requestin

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide yo

5-10Chapter 5: Software support4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucc

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide5-115.3.2 ASUS PC ProbeThe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor yourcomputer system’s vi

xiP4B533-VM specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEAudio (optional)Special featuresRear panel I/OInternal I/OBIOS

5-12Chapter 5: Software supportUsing ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the itemsbeing monitored.Temperature MonitorShows the PC

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide5-13SettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times ofthe PC’s temperature, fan rotat

5-14Chapter 5: Software supportDevice SummaryShows a summary of devicespresent in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to thePC, such as CP

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide5-15ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon brings up a menu toopen or exit ASUS PC Probeand p

5-16Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 E-Color 3DeepThe 3Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD colormonitor and maximize the color quali

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide5-174. Select the color squares that mostclosely blend and match with thebackground.2. Follow the instructions

5-18Chapter 5: Software support6. When a message appearsindicating that the tuning processis complete, click Finish.5. The next step repeats the color

GlossaryThis part lists the technical terms that youmay encounter when reading thisdocument.

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ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guideG-11394. 1394 is the IEEE designation for a high performance serial bus thatoffers data transfers at 100/200/400

xiiForm FactorSupport CD contentsATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.5 cm x 21.9 cm)Device driversASUS PC ProbeASUS LiveUpdateTrend Micro™ PC-cillin

G-2GlossaryBackup. A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage devicefrom the original. This copy is for the purpose of data retrieva

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guideG-3CPU (Central Processing Unit). The CPU, also called “Processor,”actually functions as the “brain” of the compu

G-4GlossaryI/O Address. The specific memory location for a particular device. Twodevices cannot share the same I/O address space.IrDA (Infrared Data A

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guideG-5POST (Power On Self Test). When you turn ON the computer, it will firstrun through the POST, a series of softw

G-6GlossarySystem Disk. A system disk contains the core file of an operating systemand is used to boot up the operating system.TCP/IP (Transmission Co

IndexThis part contains an alphabetical list of thetopics found in this document.

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ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guideI-1AAccelerated Graphics Port 2-15Acrobat Reader 5-4ASUS ASIC 1-9ASUS EZ Flash 4-1ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 1-8, 2-

I-2IndexDIP switches 1-8, 1-9, 2-16Double Data Rate (DDR)memory 1- 2EExpansion cardinstallation 2-13configuration 2-13Expansion slots 1-9, 2-13AGP

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guideI-3PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 4-26PIO Mode 4-15Plug & Play O/S 4-35Power Management 4-28Power On Self Test 4-

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theP4B533-VM motherboard. It includes briefexplanations of the special attributes of themotherboard a

I-4Index

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboardChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4B533-VM motherboard!The ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard delivers a hos

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe P4B533-VM motherboard supports the latest

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide1-31.3.2 Value-added solutionsASUS JumperFree™ mode• adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUSJump

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the P4B533-VM motherboard, familiarize yourself withits physical configur

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iiChecklistCopyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionDIP switches. This 5-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP) allows youto set the CPU external frequency.ATX 12V connector.

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide1-7Flash EEPROM. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmableBIOS program.South bridge controller. The fourth-gene

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionLine In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player orother audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the fu

Chapter 2Hardware informationThis chapter describes the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includ

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboardChapter summary2.1 Motherboard installation ... 2-12.2 Motherboard layout ...

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-12.1 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensu

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutThe audio and LAN features are optional. These components aregrayed out in the above motherboa

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-32.3 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or chang

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero InsertionForc

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-52.4.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboar

iiiFeaturesContentsContents ... iiiFCC/CDC statements...

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked cornermatches the base of the socket lever.4. Carefully in

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-72.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsinkand

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink.Align and snap the four hooks of the retenti

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-92.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect the

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 System memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIMM

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-112.5.2 Memory configurations2.5.3 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or remov

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unl

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-132.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas three PCI slots

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware informationStandard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Program

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-152.6.3 PCI slotsThere are three 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as a LAN

ivSafeguardsContents2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ...2-112.5.4 Removing a DIMM ...

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Switches and jumpersThe motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. Thewhite block represents t

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-172. CPU frequency selection (SW1 Switches 1-5)This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send th

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information®P4B533-VM12 23(BASS/CENTER) (CENTER/BASS)(Default)P4B533-VM Bass/Center SettingBCS1BCS24. Bass/Center setting (3-p

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-196. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR1, USBPWR2, USBPWR3)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.Always connect ribbo

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-213. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE/SEC_IDE)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard dis

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information®P4B533-VMP4B533-VM ATX Power ConnectorsATX_POWER1Pin 1+3.3VDC-12.0VDCCOMPS_ON#COMCOMCOM-5.0VDC+5.0VDC+5.0VDCPWR_OK

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-235. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information7. USB header (10-1 pin USB20_5, USB20_6)If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header isavailabl

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-25®P4B533-VMP4B533-VM Infrared Module ConnectorStandard Infrared (SIR)Front View Back View+5VIRTXIRRX(NC)GNDSIR

vContentsChapter 5: Software support5.1 Install an operating system... 5-15.2 Support CD information .

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information11. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD_IN1, AUX1)(on audio models only)These connectors allow you to receive stere

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-2713. Line in connector (5-pin FP_LINE_IN) (on audio models only)This connector is for a front panel Line In j

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information®P4B533-VMP4B533-VM System Panel Connectors* Requires an ATX power supply.PLEDGroundMLEDPWR+5 VKeylock+5VSpeakerSpe

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide2-29• System Message LED Lead (2-pin MLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system message LED that indicatesreceip

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence and gives information on theBIOS beep codes.

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboardChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be sur

3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computerYou must first exit the operating system and shut down the system beforeswitching off the power.

Chapter 4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus.Detailed descriptions of the BIOSparameters are also

viFCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two c

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboardChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS Setup program...

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSIt is recommended that you save a copy of the motherboard’s originalBIOS to

4-2Chapter 4: BIOS Setup5. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in theBIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS websit

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-34.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOSCreating a bootable diskAFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-51. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW orFTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x fo

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS Setup7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the FlashROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-74.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you canupdate using the provided ut

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2.1 BIOS menu barThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this menu to make changes to th

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-9General helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help s

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, minute, sec

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-11Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a pa

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-13If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None].Other options for

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTranslation Method [LBA]Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing(LBA) is enabled, the 28

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-15SMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,Analysi

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.2 Keyboard FeaturesBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon systembo

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-174.4 Advanced MenuCPU Speed [Manual]When the motherboard is set to JumperFree™ mode, this field allows youto s

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS SetupCPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]These fields allow you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose[Disabled]

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-194.4.1 Chip ConfigurationThe SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) become configurable only whenyou set the SDRAM Confi

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing theASUS P4B533-VM motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis ma

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [3T]This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command tothe DDR SDRAM.SDRAM Acti

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-21Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards.Se

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationFloppy Disk Access Control [R/W]When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from bei

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-23Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.[Normal] all

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSlot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto]These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The defaultsetting for each fie

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-25Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card]This field allows you to select the primary graphics card or the onboardVGA. T

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This featureturns off the video display and shuts down t

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-27Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5.1 Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after powerint

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-29Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar]This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn o

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Wh

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5.2 Hardware MonitorCPU Q-Fan Function [Disabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature thatsmart

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-31If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following errormessage appears: “Hardware Monitor found an

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS SetupBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootdevices listed using the up and down arr

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-33Plug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system toconfigure the P

4-34Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSetup program, save your changes and exit

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide4-35Load Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup m

4-36Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Chapter 5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with themotherboard package.

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboardChapter summary5.1 Install an operating system... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS P4B533-VM motherboard user guide5-15.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2operating system (OS