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1. Popup Asus Probe Pause All Monitoring Besume eal Mantang Exit Asus Probe 10 35 PM ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 85 86 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 Internet Service Provider ISP 1 Start ASUS Update Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu Programs AsusUpdate 2 Select an update method sad BIOS from the In oad a specified BIOS i iso file via Intemet for Cae 4 Check BIOS Information fe Update BIOS from the Internet x 3 If you selected downloading from the Internet you will need to select an Internet site Choose the site that is closest to you or click Auto Select 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file a window pops up prompting you to locate the file Select the file click Save then follow the screen instructions to complete the update File name FO process Len Files of type Bios Images awd x Cancel Look in Sm Documents J al Al c ii Chapter 5 Software reference 5 6 3Deep Color Tuner The 3 Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD color monitor
2. 2 Remove the battery 3 Remove the jumper cap from the Normal position and place it on the 1 2 Clear CMOS position After 5 seconds replace the jumper cap to the Normal position 4 Re install the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data CLRIC 12 23 C Clear CMOS Normal A7S333 Clear RTC RAM Default 26 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 8 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard WARNING Some pins are used for connectors or power sources These 4 are Clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard LN IMPORTANT Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin 1 in the connector scoket 1 PS 2 Mouse Port Green 6 pin PS2KBMS The system automatically directs IRQ12 to the PS 2 mouse if one is detected If no mouse is detected IRQ12 become available to expansion cards See PS 2 Mouse Function Control in 4 4 Advanced Menu PS 2 Mouse 6 pin Female 2 PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple 6 pin PS2KBMS This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS 2 plug mini DIN This connector does not allow standard AT size large DIN keyboard plugs You may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards
3. A7S333 User Guide Product Name A789333 Manual Revision Revised Edition V2 E1265 Release Date March 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 extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe The product name and revision number are both printed on the product itself Manual revisions are released for each product design represented by the digit before and after the period of the manual revision number Manual updates are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number For previous or updated manuals BIOS drivers or product release information contact ASUS at htto www asus com or through any of the means
4. Infrared Communication Device ie ie Ports COM amp LPT a ECP Printer Port LPT1 f Communications Port COM1 yf Communications Port COM2 I Infrared Serial COM Port Y Infrared Printing LPT Port a a Sound video and game controllers Gameport Joystick Crystal SoundF ueri PCI ira fovea Tristal SarmadFiisinnftm Game DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC such as CPU type CPU speed and internal external frequencies eee 1 E Motherboard sion ASUS PIW mie BIOS Re Chassis FOOD and memory size E ee ee H A Memory Controller Not Supported meg Cache CA Not Supported H F Port Connector Not Supported f s System Slots Supported jab OEM Information Not Supported ab System Configuration Supported i Supported Supported Supported Not Supported jab BIOS Language Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules To run a program click Execute Program Here is a chellite eile prognme outside ease Bt la ase sa meat a program just pressadown the Ene cute Pro rant Butts above Location 84 Chapter 5 Software reference 5 4 3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring 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
5. PS 2 Keyboard 6 pin Female ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 27 3 Universal Serial Bus Ports 1 and 2 Black two x 4 pin USB Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus USB 2 4 Parallel Port Burgundy 25 pin LPT You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port see 4 4 2 I O Device Configuration v4 NOTE Serial printers must be connected to the serial port man Parallel Port 25 pin Female 5 Serial Ports Teal Turquoise two x 9 pin COM1 COM2 Two serial ports can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices To enable these ports see Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 in 4 4 2 I O Device Configuration for the settings COM1 COM2 Serial Ports 9 pin Male Chapter 2 Hardware information 6 Game MIDI Ports Gold 15 pin GAME_AUDIO audio model only This connector supports a joystick or a game pad for playing games and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files Game MIDI 15 pin Female 7 Audio Connectors Three 1 8 AUDIO audio model only The Line Out lime connects a headphone or speakers The Line In light blue connects a tape players or other audio sources The Mic pink connects a microphone NOTE The functions of the audio connectors Line Out Line In and Mic ZJ change when the 6 channel audio feature is enabled Refer to Chapter 5 SOFTWARE
6. You can now safely turn off your computer does not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies Chapter 3 Powering up BIOS setup ASUS A7S333 motherboard 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 Writer utility AFLASH EXE to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later AFLASH EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard This file works only in DOS mode To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left hand corner of your screen during bootup Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file 1 Type FORMAT A S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system disk DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS to the disk 2 Type COPY D AFLASH AFLASH EXE A assuming D is your CD ROM drive to copy AFLASH EXE to the boot disk you created NOTE AFLASH works only in DOS mode It does not work in the DOS Z prompt within Windows and does not work with certain memory drivers L that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk 3 Reboot the computer from the floppy disk Z NOTE BIOS setup must specify Floppy as the first item in the bo
7. Index User 56 PC Probe Using 81 PCI Configuration 63 PCI Latency Timer 63 PCI VGA Palette Snoop 63 PIO Mode 54 Plug amp Play O S 73 Power Management 67 Power On Self Test 73 PowerPlayer SE Using 93 PS 2 Keyboard 27 PS 2 Keyboard Port 2 PS 2 Mouse 27 Function Control 58 PS 2 Mouse Port 2 R RTC RAM Clearing 26 S SDRAM CAS Latency 59 Configuration 59 RAS to CAS Delay 59 Serial Ports 61 Connectors 28 slots AGP 19 CNR 20 PCI 19 Smart Card Reader 36 SMART Monitoring 54 SMBus Connector 34 Support CD 77 Welcome screen 77 System Date 50 System memory configurations 14 System Time 50 U UART2 63 Ultra DMA Mode 54 Universal Serial Bus USB 28 Ports 28 USB device wake up 24 USB Legacy Support 59 Using 3Deep Color Tuner 87 ASUS Update 86 ITE GSM Editor 89 LiveUpdate 87 PC Probe 81 PowerPlayer SE 93 USWC 60 V VideoLive Mail 94 Using 94 ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 103 104 Index
8. to the Main menu When the Main menu appears the hard disk drive field displays the size for the hard disk drive that you configured Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Translation 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 Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives with more than 504MB storage capacity Configuration options LBA LARGE Normal Match Partition Table Manual Cylinders This field configures the number of cylinders Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value To make changes to this field set the Type field to User Type HDD and the Translation Method field to Manual Head This field configures the number of read write heads Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value To make changes to this field set the Type field to User Type HDD and the Translation Method field to Manual sector This field configures the number of sectors per track Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value To make changes to this field set the Type field to User Type HDD and the Translation Method field to Manual CHS Capacity This field shows the drive s maximum CHS capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered Maximum LBA Capacity This field shows the drive s maximum LBA capac
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10. CMOS Power eee Z Optional components are grayed in the above motherboard layout Chapter 2 Hardware information 30 5cm 12 0in 2 2 1 Layout contents CPU Memory and Expansion Slots 1 Socket 462 DIMM 1 2 3 PCI 1 2 3 4 5 e W N AGP 4x AMR O1 p 12 CPU Support p 14 System Memory Support p 19 32 bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots p 19 Accelerated Graphics Slot p 20 Audio Modem Riser Slot Optional Motherboard Settings Switches and Jumpers 1 JEN DIP_SW KBPWR USBPWR12 34 56 oF W N BCS1 BCS2 AUDIO EN CLRTC N O Connectors 1 PS2KBMS PS2KBMS USB 12 LPT COM1 COM2 Oo o1 A W N GAME_AUDIO AUDIO IDE LED FLOPPY 10 PRI_ SEC_IDE 11 CPU_ PWR_ CHA FAN 12 AEPANEL 13 ATXPWR 14 SMB CD AUX MODEM FP_AUDIO SMARTCON CO N 15 16 17 18 1894HEAD_1 2 3 19 SPDIF 20 USB_34 56 21 FP_Line_In p 21 JumperFree Mode Setting Disable Enable p 21 CPU and DRAM Frequency Selection Switches 1 4 p 23 Keyboard Wake Up 5V 5VSB p 24 USB Device Wake up Disable Enable p 25 Bass Center Setting Center Bass Bass Center Optional p 25 Onboard Audio Setting Disable Enable Optional p 26 Clear RTC RAM p 27 PS 2 Mouse Port 6 pin female p 27 PS 2 Keyboard Port 6 pin female p 28 Universal Serial Bus Ports 0 1 2 Two x 4 pin female p 28 Parallel Port 25 pin female p 28 S
11. Only Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8H IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8H IRQ3 These fields set the addresses for the onboard serial connectors Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses Configuration options SF8H IRQ4 2F8H IRQ3 SE8H IRQ4 2E8H IRQ10 Disabled UART2 Use Standard Infrared Disabled This field assigns the UART2 to the infrared Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard Parallel Port 378H IRQ7 This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector If you disable this field the Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations are not available Configuration options Disabled 378H IRQ7 278H IRQ5 ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 61 62 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 only EPP allows bidirectional parallel port operation ECP allows the parallel port to operate in bidirectional DMA mode ECP EPP allows normal speed operation in a two way mode Configuration options Normal EPP ECP ECP EPP ECP DMA Select 3 This field configures the parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode This selection is available only if you select ECP or ECP EPP in Parallel Port Mode above Configuration options 1 3 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 4 3 PCI Configuration Slot 1 2 3 4 5 IRQ Auto These fields autom
12. PowerPlayer SE and then click PowerPlayer 5 8 2 CyberLink PowerPlayer Control Panel Minimize Eject Zoom Help About x EC C Power Off Alt CHAPTER TITLE H Stop Backward Scan Forward Scan Backstep Frame Step Frame Previous Next Play alel Configuration my ee ame OD 7 Shuffle i Increase Volume Mute Decrease Volume Karaoke Nextangle Nextaudio stream Next subtitle Add bookmark 5 Capture frame Go Up Repeat Menu Go to bookmark ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 93 94 5 9 CyberLink VideoLive Mail CyberLink s VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3 0 a k a VLM 3 is a convenient and excellent way to create professional quality video mails from PC video audio input devices and to send the mails to any recipients via VLM 3 s built in e mail system through the Internet VLM 3 s mails comprise video sound or Snapshot information and thus may convey the most profound information to target audiences It is very convenient for mail recipients who do not need to install additional software component in order to view VLM 3 mails VLM 3 works as a very applicant sales tool It efficiently delivers profound and live product information to your target customers without costing a fortune VLM 3 also helps corporate managers easily give vivid speeches and broadcast through corporate E mail system For personal or home users VLM 3 easily records live video clips al
13. SPD Serial Presence Detect DIMMs Z This is the memory of choice for best performance vs stability e BIOS shows DDR SDRAM memory on bootup screen e This motherboard supports three pairs of differential clock signals per DIMM Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 0 2 Memory configurations Install DIMMs in any of the following combinations DIMM Location 168 pin DIMM SDR socket 1 Rows 0 amp 1 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB x Socket 2 Rows 2 amp 3 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB x Socket 3 Rows 4 amp 5 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB x Total system memory Max 3GB PC2100 PC1600 Max 2GB PC2700 ee ee eee eee Total Memory 2 5 3 DDR333 DIMM Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC2700 DDR333 memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard Vendor Model Nanya NT5DS16M8AT 6 Samsung K4H280838D TCB3 Samsung K4H280838D TCB3 Micron MT8VDDT1664AG 335B1 Micron MT16VDDT3264AG 335B1 KINGMAX MPMA82D 68kKX3 KINGMAX MPM62D 68KX3 Type Size PC2700 256MB PC2700 128MB PC2700 256MB PC2700 128MB PC2700 256MB PC2700 128MB PCG2700 256MB Wy Use only the tested and qualified PC2700 DDR333 DIMMs listed above Other DDR DIMMs manufactured by other vendors may not be suitable for this motherboard Visit the ASUS website for the latest qualified DDR module list ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 15 2 5 4 Installing a DIMM A CAUTION Make sure to unplug the power
14. a single alohanumeric character punctuation mark or other symbol Cache Memory A type of RAM that allows a faster from the CPU than a regular RAM The cache memory eliminates the CPU wait state When the CPU reads data from the main memory a copy of this data is stored in the cache memory The next time the same address the data is transferred from the cache memory instead of from the main memory CODEC Compressor Decompressor A software component that translates video or audio between its uncompressed form and the compressed form in which it is stored COM Port COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports Pointing devices modems and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports Each COM port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment Concurrent PCI Concurrent PCI maximizes system performance with simultaneous CPU PCI and ISA bus activities It includes multi transaction timing enhanced write performance a passive release mechanism and support for PCI 2 1 compliant delayed transactions Concurrent PCI provides increased bandwidth reduced system latencies improves video and audio performance and improves processing of host based applications CPU Central Processing Unit The CPU sometimes called Processor actually functions as the brain of the computer It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory Currently there are socket 370 f
15. and stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit NOTE If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your Z changes the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Pressing lt Enter gt saves the changes while exiting Exit Discarding Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than system date system time and password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 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 lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load default values Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Save Changes This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program You can then return to other menus and make further changes After you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Yes to
16. asuscom de FTP ftp asuscom de pub ASUSCOM Product introduction ASUS A7S333 motherboard Welcome Thank you for buying the ASUS A7S333 motherboard The A7S333 is powered by AMD Athlon Athlon XP and Duron processors and supplies advanced features to ensure long lasting superlative performance The ASUS A7S333 motherboard is the prime choice for home PCs and workstations ASUS C O P CPU Overheating Protection Up to 3GB of system memory of the latest DDR SDRAM High resolution graphics via an AGP 4X slot 2 2 Digital Audio Interface for 3D sound 6 USB ports UltraDMA 100 data rates The A7S333 is the perfect vehicle to get ahead in the world of power computing 2 2 1 1 Package contents Check your A7S333 package for the following items ASUS A7S333 motherboard ATX form factor 12 in x 8 6 in ASUS A7S333 support CD ASUS 2 port USB module 80 conducior ribbon cable for UltraDMA66 100 IDE drives 40 conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for a 3 5 inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide LQ NNN NNSA If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 1 2 Core Specifications The A7S333 motherboard is designed and assembled according to the highest standards This ASUS motherboard represents the latest advances and offers users the finest componentry available today AMD Athlon XP Athlon and Duron Socket A
17. case of update failures When the programming is done the message Flashed Successfully appears Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD Flash Memory Winbond W29C020 or SST 29EE020 or Intel 82802AB BIOS Version CCURRENT 1 ASUS XXX XX ACPI BIOS Revision 100X Ctest awd ASUS XXX XX ACPI BIOS Revision 100X BIOS Model CCURRENT J XXX XX Ctest awd XXX XX Date of BIOS Built CCURRENT 1 09 25 99 XXXX XXX 05 29 00 Check sum of 1801 8918 is F266 Are you sure Y N Y Block Erasing Done Programming 3FFFF Flashed Successfully Press ESC To Continue 8 Follow the onscreen instructions to continue ASUS ACPI BIOS FLASH MEMORY WRITER V1 29 Copyright C 1994 99 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Flash Memory Winbond W29C020 or SST 29EE02Z0 or Intel 82802AB Current BIOS Version ASUS XXX XX ACPI BIOS Revision 100X BIOS Model gt XXX XX BIOS Built Date 05729799 Choose one of the followings 1 Save Current BIOS To File 2 Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD Enter choice 1 You have flashed the EPROM It is recommended that you turn off the power enter SETUP and LOAD Setup Defaults to have CMOS updated with new BIOS when exits Press ESC To Exit WARNING If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS DO NOT turn off the system because this may cause boot problems 4 Just repeat the process and if the problem persists load the original BIOS file you saved to the boot disk If the Fla
18. connected to the secondary IDE connector BIOS supports specific device bootup see 4 6 Boot Menu UltraDMA100 is backward compatible with DMA66 33 and with all with existing DMA devices and systems LN IMPORTANT UltraDMA100 IDE devices require a 40 pin 80 conductor cable PRI_IDE Connector SEC _ IDE Connector NOTE Orient the red markings usually zigzag on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 A7S333 IDE Connectors ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 31 11 CPU Fan Power Fan and Chassis Fan Connectors CPU_ PWR_ CHA FAN Three fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA 4 2 Watts or less Orient the fans so that airflow flows across the onboard heat sinks instead of expansion slots The fan wiring and plug vary depending on the type employed Connect the fan cable to the connector ensuring that the black wire matches the ground pin Use the Rotation signal only with a specially designed fan with a rotation signal You can monitor the Rotations Per Minute RPM using ASUS PC Probe see 5 Software Support Lack of sufficient airflow within the system could cause damage to the motherboard These are not jumpers do not place jumper caps over these connectors WARNING Make sure to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors GND i 12V Rotation A7S333 12 Volt Fan Connectors 32 Chapter 2 Hardware information 12 ASUS iPanel Infrared Connector 24 1 pin AFPANEL This connector supports an
19. consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal working conditions or in sleep mode 24 Chapter 2 Hardware information 5 Bass Center Setting Two x 3 pin CENTER BASS BASS CENTER audio models only Use these jumpers in conjunction with the C Media PCI Audio Driver and to adjust output for 4 or 6 soeaker audio No audio standard exists for the three pick up surfaces on male audio jacks therefore it may be necessary to switch jumpers from the default position 1 2 to 2 3 in order to reroute signals among the internal leads in the Line In Line Out Mic female sockets 2 1 32 BCS1 BCS1 Bits BCS2 ED BCS2 BASS CENTER CENTER BASS Default A7S333 Bass Center Setting 6 Audio Setting 3 pin Audio_En The onboard 6 channel audio chip may be enabled or disabled using these jumpers The default 2 3 enables the audio setting Disable the onboard audio system if using a PCI audio card on any of the expansion slots AUDIO EN 1 2 23 DE O Disable Enable Default A7S333 Audio Codec Setting ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 25 7 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The RAM data in CMOS is powered by the onboard button cell battery To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord
20. gt lt Esc gt Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow minus key plus key or spacebar lt Enter gt lt Home gt or lt PgUp gt lt End gt or lt PgDn gt lt F5 gt lt F10 gt Function Description Displays the General Help screen from any where in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub menu Selects the menu item to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down between fields scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field Scrolls forward through the values for the high lighted field Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field Moves the cursor to the first field Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults saves changes and exits Setup Chapter 4 BIOS Setup General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen You may launch this screen from any menu by simply pressing lt F1 gt or the lt Alt gt lt H gt combination The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See 4 7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program Scroll bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window it indicates that there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window Use lt PgUp gt and lt PgD
21. is for some ISA add on cards whose UMB can t be auto detected TSM MEM Block BASE No ICU This field allows yout to set the base address and block size of an onboard legacy ISA device that uses any memory segment within the C800 and DFFF address range With such a device select a base address from the options lf an ICU is already in use then leave the TSM MEM Block BASE to its default setting of No ICU Configuration options No ICU C800 CC00 D000 D400 D800 DC00 66 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption This feature turns off 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 When set to Disabled the power management features do not function regardless of the other settings on this menu The User Defined option allows you to set the period of inactivity before the system enters Suspend mode Refer to Suspend Mode later in this section When set to Max Saving system power is conserved to its greatest amount This setting automatically puts the system into suspend mode after a brief period of system inactivity Min Saving allows the least power saving as the system enters suspend mode only after a long period of inactivity Configuration options User Defined Disabled Min Saving Max Saving IMPORT
22. or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up Configuration fields include Removable Devices IDE Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM and Other Boot Device Removable Device Legacy Floppy Configuration options Disabled Legacy Floppy LS 120 ZIP ATAPIMO IDE Hard Drive This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot sequence Pressing Enter will show the product IDs of all connected IDE hard disk drives ATAPI CD ROM This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD ROM drive to use in the boot sequence Pressing Enter will show the product IDs of all your connected ATAPI CD ROM drives Other Boot Device Select INT18 Device Network Configuration options Disabled SCSI Boot Device INT18 Device Network Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Plug amp 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 Yes is selected interrupts may be reassigned by the OS If you installed a non PnP OS or if you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings keep the default setting No Configuration options No Yes Boot Virus Detection Enabled This field allows you to set boot virus detection ensuring a virus free boot sector The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects a virus If this occurs you can either allow the operati
23. or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on tests While the tests are running the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep Meaning One short beep when No error during POST displaying logo Long beeps in an endless loop No DRAM installed or detected One long beep followed by Video card not found or video card three short beeps memory bad High frequency beeps when CPU overheated system is working system running at a lower frequency Z You will not hear the BIOS beeps when the ASUS POST Reporter is enabled You will hear the vocal POST messages instead 7 At power on hold down lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 4 ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 41 42 3 2 Powering off the computer You must first exit the operating system and shut down the system before Switching off the power For ATX power supplies you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down the operating system If you use Windows 95 98 2000 XP click the Start button click Shut Down then click the OK button to shut down the computer The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down Z The message
24. right ic Software e ASUS PC Probe Installs a smart utility to monitor your computer s fan temperature and voltages e ASUS Update Instals a program that can help you update BIOS or download a BIOS image file e Microsoft DirectX Driver Installs basic drivers to enable compatibility with audio and other special functions e PC Cillin 2000 Installs the PC cillin virus protection software View online help for more information e 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 e Install Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail e ASUS Screen Saver Installs a nifty ASUS screen saver e E Color 3Deep Installs graphical driver and an application for tuning the quality of color output from CRT and LCD monitors Contact A detailed list of addresses phone numbers and website locations is available to help users access the information that they need for Windows 98 iOi x therboard support CD ASUS A mo p Drivers Software Cont i t act i eeneeessensencenervssonsenee Marketing Technical Support Technical Support ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 79 80 Chapter 5 Software support 5 4 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continu
25. supply before adding or 16 removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components Installing a DIMM 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notches on the DIMM exactly match the notches in the socket 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 6 Expansion slots The motherboard has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port AGP slot and oen AMR slot The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support WARNING Unplug your power supply when adding or removing 4 expansion cards or other system components Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 2 6 1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the PCI slot Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the syst
26. system power is controlled by a momentary switch attached to this connector Pressing the button switches the system between ON and SLEEP or ON and SOFT OFF depending on the BIOS or OS settings Pressing the button while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system off 27 Reset Switch Lead 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector supports the case mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the power switch ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 39 40 Chapter 2 Hardware information Powering up ASUS A7S333 motherboard 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 off 3 Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis 4 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector 5 Turn on the devices in the following order a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain c System power if you are using an ATX power supply you need to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the front of the chassis 6 After applying power the power LED on the system front panel case lights up For ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power switch If your monitor complies with green standards or if it has a oower standby feature the monitor LED may light up
27. to Manual This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the system bus and PCI bus The bus frequency external frequency multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed 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 Frequency MHz Configuration options Auto 1 1 3 4 4 3 4 5 ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 57 58 CPU Level 1 Cache CPU Level 2 Cache Enabled These fields selects the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built in cache The default enables the caches Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Level 2 Cache EEC Check Enabled This fields sets up the check for the Level 2 built in cache EEC check Configuration options Disabled Enabled BIOS Update Enabled This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data When set to Enabled the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup Configuration options Disabled Enabled PS 2 Mouse Function Control Auto The default setting Auto allows the system to detect a PS 2 mouse at startup If a mouse is detected the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the PS 2 mouse Otherwise IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards When you set this field to Enabled BIOS rese
28. 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 Simply run the setup program from the start menu and follow the instructions on the various setup test screens 5 6 1 3Deep Color Tuning 1 Select the type of monitor Reese connected to the computer either Welcome to CRT or LCD P E FLAT PANEL Brought to you by E Color Inc 2 Follow the instructions to manually a adjust the brightness level of the monitor 3 Select the faintest of the three colors blue red and green ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 87 88 4 Select the color squares which 4 3 most closely blend and match with the background 5 The next step repeats the color matching process to achieve full color quality gain click on the blue red quare True Internet Color Setup Congratulations You are now ready to set up True Internet Color Ww Wel eo b sites in True Internet Color you u will be Rola aei et Click on Setup Now and ce the Web in rate vivid colors Experie Shop with confidence what you see is what you get You can also ut E Color products online and eosive K a er youl on ee S ore oe ee odu a updates unts on upgra ne es ERN and free technical su ae oS Done 1
29. turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible It is a menu driven program which means you can scroll through the various sub menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes P NOTE Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated the only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 47 48 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 ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program To access the menu bar items press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 4 2 2 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions Navigation Key s lt F1 gt or lt Alt H
30. 462 Processor SiS 745 Chipset supports AGP 4X 2X mode 133 100MHz Front Side Bus and the fastest 333 266 200MHz memory bus The SiS 745 integrated peripheral controller supports UltraDMA 100 66 33 for burst mode data transfer rates of up to 100MB sec and USB controller with three root hubs for six USB ports PC 2700 2100 PC1600 DDR Support Equipped with three Double Data Rate Dual Inline Memory Module DDR DIMM sockets to support up to 3GB of DDR SDRAM the newest memory standard with the highest bandwidth and lowest latency currently available This new memory technology increases performance by executing two actions per clock cycle resulting in data transfer rates of up to 2 7 GB s for 166MHz DDR 2 1 GB s for 183MHz DDR and 1 6GB s for 100MHz DDR SDRAM UltraDMA 100 Support Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices on two channels Supports UltraDMA100 66 33 PIO Modes 3 amp 4 Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2 and Enhanced IDE devices such as DVD ROM CD ROM CD R RW LS 120 and Tape Backup drives Multi l O Chipset Offers complete support for a variety of I O functions Provides two high speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections The Super I O controller supports a floppy disk drive PS 2 keyboard and PS 2 mouse Smart BIOS 2Mb firmware
31. 6 Back Fi ance EE Bk interneteolor 6 The tuning process is Na Click on the bottom left button to connect to the internet and follow the instructions 5 6 2 The 3Deep Control Panel Using the Windows Start button activate the 3Deep Control Panel program from the 3Deep Applications group on the Main Program menu The control panel offers access to the Color Wizard tuning program a Game Becksrcund S itinesenes T Gamma setting anda Tweak slider for so oo brightness adjustment Prick gt ex Accessories r aa E Online Services gt Favorites b T StartUp gt Za WinZip gt Pes E Internet Explorer amp Settings b fie MS DOS Prompt i E Outlook Express N End 7 ay Windows Explorer BH Help xy Windows Explorer 2 i z Ea PCI P EERE gt ga 3Deep Control Panel Log Dff David Antoniuk EK True Internet Color gt 3Deep Readme Z 3Deep Wizard Chapter 5 Software reference 5 7 ITE GSM Editor The TE 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 The software also enables advanced PIN management that includes changing the PIN plus card lock unblocking 5 7 1 Setting Up ITE GSM Editor Connect a smart card reader to the A7S333 refer to page 36
32. ANT The motherboard ships with Jumper caps over pins 1 2 and 4 5 Remove them only when making audio input connections Chapter 2 Hardware information The following 20 pin PANEL illustration is for items 22 27 Power LED ED Connector O eee g es wsse2es gs S Qoa 9 e HRO Co O Reset SW Message LED ATX Power SMI Lead Switch Requires an ATX power supply A7S333 System Panel Connectors 22 System Power LED Lead 3 1 pin PLED This 3 1 pin connector supplies the system power LED The LED lights up when the system power is on and the LED blinks when the system is in sleep or soft off mode 23 System Warning Speaker Lead 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector supplies the case mounted speaker to sound system beeps and warnings 24 System Message LED Lead 2 pin MLED This 2 pin connector supports the system message LED to indicate receipt of messages from a fax modem The normal status for this LED is ON when there is no incoming data signal The LED blinks when data is received The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support 25 System Management Interrupt Lead 2 pin SMI This 2 pin connector permits switching to suspend mode or Green mode in which system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components Attach the case mounted suspend switch this 2 pin connector 26 ATX Power Switch Soft Off Switch Lead 2 pin PWR The
33. ANT You should install the Advanced Power Management APM utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode In Windows 3 x and Windows 95 you need to BEN install Windows with the APM feature In Windows 98 or later APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled Power Management in the Control Panel Select the item Advanced in the Power Management Properties dialog box ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 67 Video Off Option Suspend gt Off This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management Configuration options Always On Suspend gt Off Video Off Method DPMS OFF This field defines the video off features The Display Power Management system DPMS feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature Blank Screen only blanks the screen Use this for monitors without power management or green features Z NOTE Even if installed your screen saver does not display when you select Blank Screen for the above field V H SYNC Blank blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal scanning Configuration options Blank Screen V H SYNC Blank DPMS Standby DPMS Suspend DPMS OFF DPMS Reduce ON HDD Power Down Disabled Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of inactivity as set in this user configurable field Thi
34. B 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB AGP Capability 4X Mode This motherboard supports the AGP 4X interface that transfers video data at 1066MB s AGP 4X is backward compatible so you may keep the default 4X Mode even if you are using an AGP 1X or 2X video card 1X Mode provides a peak data throughput of 266MB s even if using an AGP 2X 4X card 2X Mode provides a peak data throughput of 533MB s even if using an AGP 4X card Configuration options 1X Mode 2X Mode 4X Mode AGP Fast Write Capability Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Video Memory Cache Mode UC USWC uncacheable speculative write combining is anew cache technology for the video memory of the processor It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data You must set this to UC uncacheable if your display card does not support this feature otherwise the system may not boot Configuration options UC USWC Memory Hole At 15M 16M Disabled This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards Setting the address space to a particular setting makes that memory space unavailable to other system components Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled MA Cmd leadoff timing Default Configuration options Default Normal Fast Dram turn around timing Normal Configuration options Normal Slow Fast Dram read latency timing Normal
35. C S 5 0VDC GND GND Ss GND s PS ON GND S 12 0VDC S 3 3VDC A7S333 ATX Power Connectors 14 SMBus Connector 6 1 pin SMB This connector supports SMBus System Management Bus devices SMBus devices communicate by means of the SMBus with an SMBus host and or other SMBus devices SMBus is a multi device bus that permits multiple chips to connect to the same bus and enable each one to act as a master by initiating data transfer SMB _ CON Ground SMBDATA 3V FLOATING SMBCLK A7S333 SMBus Connector Chapter 2 Hardware information 15 Internal Audio Connectors Three x 4 1 pin CD AUX MODEM on audio models only These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources 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 It also allows the sharing of mono_in such as a phone and a mono_out such as a speaker between the audio and a voice modem card AUX White CD Black Right Audio Channel Ground 7 Ground F z Left Audio Channel MODEM Modem Out Ground Ground Modem In A7S333 Internal Audio Connectors 16 Front Panel Audio Connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO on audio models only This connector supports audio control to the front panel FP AUDIO BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L NC Line out_L Line out_R A7S333 Front Panel Audio Co
36. CPU capacitors do not touch the heatsink or damage may occur Z NOTE Do not neglect to set the correct Bus Frequency and leave the G CPU Multiple setting at default to avoid start up problems ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 13 14 2 5 System memory 2 5 1 Overview This motherboard uses only Double Data Rate DDR Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMMs These sockets support up to 3GB system memory using non ECC unbuffered PC2700 PC2100 PC1600 DIMMs Each DIMM socket module is two sided each side defines one row of memory DIMMs come in combinations of single or double sided types ranging through 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB and 1GB to form a total memory size of 64MB to 3GB Three 3 sockets are available for both 266MHz PC2100 or 200MHz PCG1600 DDR DIMMs to form a memory size of 64MB to 3GB Only two 2 DIMMs will support 383MHz PC2700 if more than two 333MHz DIMMs are installed the system automatically reverts to a maximum speed of 266MHz a 3 avinent iaden rnini Emp i k E ainoaa i fpa eteayeaele Bn waasna aanne E zia i E 104 Pins g FS tuna a j B oe onau HN ad v aun Verein A7S333 184 Pin DDR DIMM Sockets AN CAUTION DIMMs are keyed to fit into notches with only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM DIMMs with more than 18 chips are not supported e ASUS motherboards support
37. Configuration options Normal Slow Fast PCI 2 1 Support Enabled This field enables or disables support for PCI 2 1 features including passive release and delayed transaction Configuration options Enabled Disabled Onboard PCI IDE Enable Both This field allows you to enable either the primary IDE channel or secondary IDE channel or both You can also set both channels to Disabled Configuration options Both Primary Secondary Disabled l Panel Hotkey Mapping Group 1 Configuration options Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 l Panel Update Timer Disabled Configuration options Disabled 8 Seconds 16 Seconds 82 Seconds Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 4 2 I O Device Configuration Advanced EIA oe an es py UE i I 0 Device Configuration Onboard FDC Swap A amp B Floppy Disk N Control Inboard Serial Port UR y Es W Use Se dard Tfr ared Zahara Pa arallel hee i Ti Port Mod aire Parle Select Chea Serial Port 1 FI Th WE ESC ee Seli Enter Onboard FDC Swap A amp B No Swap This field reverses the hardware drive letter assignments of floppy disk drivers Configuration options No Swap Swap AB 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 Configuration options R W Read
38. Fan 32 CPU Fan 32 Floppy Disk Drive 9 30 35 Game MIDI 9 29 HDD LED 27 IDE 31 Internal Audio 35 Panel 39 Parallel Port 28 PS 2 Keyboard 27 PS 2 Mouse 27 S PDIF audio 37 Serial Port 28 Smart Card Reader 36 SMBus 34 USB 28 CPU and DRAM DSW 22 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 93 VideoLive Mail 94 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE Using 93 CyberLink VideoLive Mail Using 94 ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 101 D DIMM installing 16 DIP Switches 21 E expansion card installation 17 Expansion slots 17 F Floppy 3 Mode 50 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 9 30 35 H Hard Disk Drives HDDs CHS Capacity 53 Cylinders 53 Heads 53 LBA Capacity 53 Primary Secondary Master 51 Primary Secondary Slave 51 Sectors 53 Types 51 Hardware Monitor 71 IDE Activity LED 30 IDE Connectors 31 Interrupt Assignments 18 IRQ assignments 18 ITE GSM Editor 89 J JumperFree Mode 21 Jumpers Audio setting 25 102 Bass Center setting 25 Cleaer RTC RAM 26 CPU and DRAM DSW 22 Keyboard Wake Up 23 USB device wake up 24 K Keyboard Auto Repeat Delay 55 Auto Repeat Rate 55 Connector 27 Features 55 Keyboard Wake Up jumper 23 L LAN Jumper Setting 24 Legacy Diskette 50 LiveUpdate 87 Using 87 Motherboard layout 9 placement 7 screws Mouse Connector 27 Multi Sector Transfers 53 O Onboard LED 10 Operating system installation 77 p Parallel Port 61 Parallel Port Connector 28 Password Supervisor 56
39. Free mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS setup JEN DSW LL Zu OO 1 2 23 0 O Jumper Mode Jumper Free Default A7S333 JumperFree Mode Setting Z NOTE The JEN jumper is set in conjunction with the DIP switches In JumperFree mode set all DIP switches DIP_SW to OFF ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 21 2 CPU and DRAM Frequency Selection DIP_SW Switches 1 4 This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU DRAM and the PCI bus permiting selection of the CPU s External frequency or BUS Clock and the DRAM memory speed N i Nm zr fe CPU 183MHz 100MHz 133MHz 133MHz 100MHz DRAM 166MHz 133MHz 100MHz 133MHz 100MHz A7S333 CPU External Frequency Selection Frequency Table DSW CPU DRAM 1 2 3 A 133 166 OFF OFF ON ON 100 133 ON ON ON OFF 133 100 OFF ON ON OFF 133 133 OFF ON OFF OFF 100 100 OFF OFF OFF OFF WARNING Set the CPU frequency only to the recommended settings 4 Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable Overclocking the processor is not recommended It may result in a slower speed 22 Chapter 2 Hardware information 3 Keyboard Wake Up 3 pin KBPWR This allows you to disable or enable the keyboard power up function This jumper is set to 1 2 5V which disables keyboard power up To enable keyboard power up change the jum
40. SETUP Line Out Line In Mic 1 8 Stereo Audio Connectors ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 29 8 IDE Activity LED 2 pin IDE_LED This connector supplies power to the cabinet s IDE activity LED Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors cause the IDE LED to light up TIP If the case mounted LED does not light try reversing the 2 pin plug IDE LED 9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable After connecting the single end to the board connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged FLOPPY NOTE Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 PIN 1 A7S333 Floppy Disk Drive Connector Chapter 2 Hardware information 10 Primary Blue Secondary Black IDE Connectors 40 1 pin PRI_IDE and SEC_IDE The Primary and Secondary IDE connectors support the IDE hard disk ribbon cables supplied with the motherboard Connect the cable s blue connector to the motherboard s primary IDE connector recommended or the secondary IDE connector Connect the opposite end of the cable to your UltraDMA100 66 device hard disk drive If a second hard disk drive is connected youmay reset its jumper to Slave or Master Slave mode Non UltraDMA100 66 devices should be
41. atically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot The default setting for each field is Auto which utilizes auto routing to determine IRQ assignments Configuration options Auto NA 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 PCI VGA Palette Snoop Disabled Some non standard VGA cards like graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards may not show colors properly Setting this field to Enabled corrects this problem If you are using standard VGA cards leave this field to the default setting Disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled PCI Latency Timer 32 Leave this field to the default setting 32 for best performance and stability Primary VGA BIOS PCI VGA Card This field allows you to select the primary graphics card Configuration options PCI VGA Card AGP VGA Card USB Function Enabled Set this field to Enabled if you want to use Universal Serial Bus USB devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 63 4 4 3 1 Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Enabled This parameter allows you to enable or disable the onboard AC97 audio controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard AC97 Modem Controller Enabled This parameter enables or disables the onboard Modem controller Keep the setting Enabled if you wish to use the onboard Modem feature Set this field to Disabled if you installed a PCI LAN card Configuration op
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43. aused _ Power Fan 0 Monitor paused _ Chassis Fan 0 Monitor paused 1 iv 12v 12 159 oK i f MAN 11 98 OK v 5Y 5 026 OK l V BY 5 079 OK i v 33 3 472 OK i V Core 2 OK Temperature Monitor Shows the PC s temperature Settings r Ear oa yame Monit 100 212 80 17 Temperature Warning threshold adjustment Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease 20 48 07 32 100 212 the threshold level wnn Fan Monitor eR __ a Monitoring Information Utility ee SS Shows the PC s fan rotation Temperature Fan Monitor Voltage Settings History i eo Monitor Monitor Fan Warning threshold adjustment Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level CPU Fan 2000 u Voltage Monitor Shows the PC s voltages 82 Chapter 5 Software reference Settings Lets you set threshold levels nat polling intervals or refresh times of the PC s temperature fan rotation and voltages CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling When When CPU Overheated is selected the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value History Lets you record the current monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference Information Hard Drives Shows th
44. beep codes Chapter 4 BIOS setup How to change system settings using onboard BIOS firmware Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are supplied Chapter 5 Software support A summary of contents on the motherboard support CD ROM Appendix and Glossary Optional components and technical definitions Index Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform set up tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual WIDELY WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components IMPORTANT Information that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and helpful information Contents ADOUFE GONG es ce ass nese se onene rN E EEE E EE il How this guide iS organized ccccccsssscceeeesssssseeeeeessssseees jii Conventions used in this guide ssesnneeennnsonnnenennssnrnnnsennae il Safety information ccccsscccsesseeseeseeeeesseeeeesseeeeesseeeeeeseteeeesaneens vi FCC COG statements a nuisenacvsterntonninienasiaravesnuriheeamuensainasaanine vil ASUS contact information cscs saccansiatnmatesantsuracdnedasiantnnietmanuasaneacan viii Chapter 1 Product introduction cssscccssssesesssseeessssees 1 WV CIC OMG bareiere r rI S E E E 1 1 1 Package contents oonoennnnnneennnennnnrnnennnnrnnnrnrnnessnrenenrnnenenn 1 1 2 Core Specifications sisscinicnavincasiansmiinsnnsdaspiassbeawaiivnatnssla
45. ble the PIN set up function New users may find the default PIN in the SIM card user manual If the correct PIN numbers are entered the SIM card can be reset If three consecutive attempts to enter the PIN fail the SIM card is automatically blocked 2 Disable PIN Set Up This function is used to disable the personal identification number PIN set up It is effective only when the PIN set up is enabled and the SIM chip is not blocked Users should first enter the current PIN to disable the PIN set up If the correct PIN numbers are entered the SIM chip can be reset If three consecutive attempts to enter the PIN fail the SIM chip is automatically blocked 3 Unblock SIM Card Ifthe SIM chip is locked up follow the steps below to unlock it Step 1 To unblock enter the PUK Personal Unblocking Key consult the SIM chip support documentation for the key code If the PUK code is not Supplied contact the system operator dealer Step 2 Enter a new PIN Chapter 5 Software reference 5 8 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE CyberLink PowerPlayer SE is an intelligent software player that can automatically detect and playback all kinds of video audio files CD and MP3 files as well This is the only software you need for all types of video and audio files No need to waste time identifying your file types 5 8 1 Starting CyberLink PowerPlayer SE To start CyberLink Power Player click the Windows Start button point to Programs and then CyberLink
46. dio cable to the S PDIF Out connector on the motherboard and the other end to the S PDIF module SPDIF GND SPDIF_OUT 5V GND SPDIF_IN 1 A7S333 Digital Audio Connector Z The SPDIF module is not included in the motherboard package 20 USB Headers Two x 10 1 pin USB_34 USB_56 If the USB port connectors on the back panel are inadequate two USB headers are available for four additional USB port connectors Connect a 2 port USB connector set to a USB header and mount the USB bracket to an open slot in the chassis The USB connector set is optional and does not come with the motherboard package Cp WO O1 O C U WO Se ms GND USBP5 USBP5 USB Power USB Power NC GND USBP4 USBP4 USB Power USBP2 A7S333 Front Panel USB Headers ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 37 38 21 Line in Connecters 5 pin FP_LIine_In Optional By default these jumpers are shorted jumpers on to route the signal from the audio controller to the rear panel Line Out jack to make it available for audio out devices such as speakers or a headphone If you connect the Intel Front Panel audio cable to the FP_AUDIO connector See page 35 then remove the caps from these two jumpers to permit automatic switching of audio signals between the rear panel Line Out jack and the Intel audio cable FP LINE_IN L L AGND BLINE_IN_R LINE_IN_R BLINE_LIN ALINE_LIN A7S333 LINE_IN Connector LN IMPORT
47. e used and free space of the PC s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide a 10 amp or Soe Fan Monitor Vana Settings History Monit CPU Temperature Threshold as l Voltage Polling Interval B sec CPU Temperature Polling Interval 5 sec 12 Threshold 10 Sj MB Temperature Threshold 60 c AW Threshold f0 3 MB Temperature Polling Interval 5 pees 5V Threshold 10 x Fan Polling Interval E sae 5V Threshold fio CPU Fan Threshold 2200 RPM Jaa tiveshold 10 ajz Power Fan Threshold 2200 APM VCore Threshold fio z Chassis Fan Threshold 2200 RPM CPU Cooling Setup M Auto execute Asus Probe in each boot up session o Io aF 1 Monitor Ea Fan Monitor Vo sE Settings Monit Summary Moni Select a Date 8 424 99 x re Hard Drives Memory Device DMI Explorer S W Used Space 300 670 976 Bytes I Free Space 231 628 800 Bytes Capacity 532 299 776 Bytes Cj VICTOR 83 Memory Shows the PC s memory load memory usage and paging file Bakes Menor Deves DME U sag e 1 Memory Load Physical Memory Usage Di HE i Total 31248 K Free 660K Virtual Memory Usage Total 2044 MB Free 1986 MB Paging File Usage Total 260 MB Free 222 MB Device Summary Shows a summary of devices in your PC Computer Sj Infrared devices Infrared Communication Device Infrared Communication Device
48. edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Refer to the image below It may be more convenient to install major cables the CPU and modular components before fixing the motherboard inside the case frame 2 1 2 Screw holes Place six 6 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis A N CAUTION Do not overtighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 21 9 cm 8 6in PS 2KBMS PWR_FAN Es T Mouse KBPWR B Keyboard USBPWR_ 12 USB T T USB1 B USB2 N i CO LE com z allolle x lalli O O co Cc Cc Cc allalla E ilii Lu 00 oe 00 T q ae eee a Q Q Q lt N N N pan DIJINIID 9 tlis s ejje e 2 N o 5s a 8 2 2 Allalla SiS ee 5 745 Siaja x Ajala a 7 lt x Chipset LET AUX L cD BCS1 a BCS2 ooo Accelerated Graphics Port AGP L ooo000 MODEM OOooOo FP_AUDIO mja FP_LO_SWR P C 1 oo FP LO SWL eee ee A7S333 4 U PCI2 LED a PCI3 FLOPPY I CH FAN tel SPDIF SMARTCON LelaleleLel ls Super PCI4 Syge EEELLELH i piso ewes E JEN 2Mbit L IEEE1394_3 PCI5 IEEE 1204 2 i USBPWR_56 IEEE1304_1 eee AKABE Husspwrs4 kkil ERREREEERE USB56 2 USB 34 AFPANEL T sg Do Y w Zo OS Audio Controller CR2032 3V Lithium Cell
49. em cover 7 Setup the BIOS if necessary 8 Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card 2 6 2 Configuring an expansion card Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate Generally an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one function at a time In a standard design configuration 16 IRQs are available but most are already in use Normally 6 IRQs are free for expansion cards If the motherboard has PCI audio onboard an additional IRQ will be used If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled another IRQ will be used leaving 4 IRQs free Sometimes IRQs are shared by more than one function in this case IRQ assignments are swapped automatically or adjusted through the BIOS firmware ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 17 18 IMPORTANT When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the LN drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperative Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N A 3 11 4 12 a 13 6 14 1 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port COM2 Communications Port COM1 sound Card sometimes LPT 2 Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port LPT 1 system CMOS Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steerin
50. enables CPU DDR SDRAM frequency adjustments boot block write protection and HD SCSI MO ZIP CD Floppy boot selection Expansion One AGP 4X six USB ports five PCI slots AMR slot Optional SPDIF digital audio connector 1394 header Optional game connector iPanel connector front audio panel connector smart card connector infrared port Connections Parallel Port PS 2 mouse Port PS 2 keyboard 6 USB ports Microphone Line In Jack Line Out Jack Standard ATX power Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 Special Features Easy Overclocking e Quickly adjust CPU frequency multiples with BIOS in JumperFree Mode e Adjustable FSB MEM PCI frequency ratio e Stepless Frequency Selection SFS for fine tuning system bus frequency from at 1MHz increments e Alternatively easy to use DIP switches permit manual adjustment of the processor external internal frequency settings ASUS C O P CPU Overheating Protection With AMD Athlon XP installed the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to prolong the life of the entire system If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria the PC shuts down automatically Temperature Fan and Voltage Monitoring CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC through the CPU s internal thermal diode to prevent overheating and damage The CPU and system fans can be monitored for RPM and failure System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage to critical motherboard co
51. er 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 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 voltage available in your area If the power supply is broken contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operational safety Before installing the motherboard and adding new devices carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before use ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact the 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 Mount the motherboard inside a standard PC enclosure If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or the dealer FCC CDC statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This de
52. erial Ports Two x 9 pin male p 29 Game MIDI Ports Gold 15 pin Optional p 29 Audio Connectors Three 1 8 AUDIO Optional p 30 IDE Activity LED 2 pin p 30 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 34 1 pin p 31 IDE Connectors Two 40 1 pin p 32 CPU Power and Chassis Fan Connectors Three 3 pin p 33 ASUS iPanel Infrared Connector 24 1 pin p 34 ATX Power Supply Connector 20 pin p 34 SMBus Connector 5 1 pin p 35 Internal Audio Connectors Three 4 1 pin Optional p 35 Front Panel Audio Connector 10 1 pin Optional p 36 Smart Card Reader Connector 14 1 pin p 36 IEEE 1394 Header Three x 8 pin Optional p 37 Digital Audio Interfaces 6 1 pin Optional p 37 USB Headers Two 10 1 pin p 38 Line in Connecters 5 pin Optional ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 10 22 23 24 25 26 2 PLED PANEL SPEAKER PANEL MLED PANEL SMI PANEL PWRBTN PANEL RESET PANEL p 39 System Power LED Lead 3 1 pin p 39 System Warning Speaker Lead 4 pin p 39 System Message LED Lead 2 pin p 39 System Management Interrupt Lead 2 pin p 39 ATX Soft Off Switch Lead 2 pin p 39 Reset Switch Lead 2 pin Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings CAUTION 1 A Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Use a gr
53. g IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel secondary IDE Channel These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices Interruot Request Table for this Motherboard This table lists the default IRQ assignments fo rthis motherboard PCI slot 1 shared PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Onboard USB controller HCO Onboard USB controller HC1 AGP shared Onboard Audio A B shared shared C D E F G H used shared shared shared used WM D Q Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 6 3 PCI slots Five 32 bit PCI slots are available on this motherboard The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications This figure shows a typical PCI card installed into a slot 2 6 4 AQP slot This motherboard provides an Accelerated Graphics Port AGP 4X slot to support AGP graphics cards Take note of the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard Below is an example of a 1 5V AGP card Keyed for 1 5v A7S333 Accelerated Graphics Port AGP CAUTION To avoid damaging your AGP AGP Pro graphics card your computer s power supply should be unplugged before inserting your graphics card into the slot ASUS A7S333 m
54. ge device from the original This copy is for the purpose of data retrieval in case the original is accidentally erased damaged or destroyed BIOS Basic Input Output System BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components such as memory disks and the display adapter The BIOS instructions are built into the computer s read only memory BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM Bit Binary Digit A bit is he basic unit of digital data used by the computer A bit equals either 0 or 1 Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory When the manual instructs you to boot your system or computer it means to turn ON your computer Reboot means to restart your computer When using Windows 95 or later selecting Restart from Start Shut Down will reboot your computer ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 97 Bus Master IDE PIO Programmable 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 Byte Binary Term One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits A byte is used to represent
55. grate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself eliminating the need for a separate adapter card in the case for SCSI devices UltraDMA 33 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB Sec transfer Appendix Glossary 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 Two devices cannot share the same I O address space IrDA Infrared Data Association An internaltional organization that creates and promotes inter operable low cost infrared data interconnection standards that support a walk up point to point model The IrDA protocol is designed to support transmission of data between two devices over short range point to point infrared at soeeds between 9 6Kbps and 4Mbps ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides customer access to the Internet and the World Wide Web for a fee The ISP also provides Internet utilities and services like e mail newsgroup weather reports and a host of others The user can connect to the ISP using a modem installed in the computer and connected to a phone line LPT Port Line Printer Port Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports Each LPT port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment MMX A set of 57 new instructions designed to accelerate multimedia and communicatio
56. gure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting Everyday or at a certain time and day by selecting By Date Configuration options Disabled Everyday By Date 70 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 5 2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature A gem am pE m e ratuyure Pi ne bell MB Temperature xxxC xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the MB motherboard and CPU temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM CHASSIS Fan Speed xxxxRPM POWER Fan Speed xxxxRPM The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 5VSB 3VSB The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators NOTE If any of the monitored items is out of range the following error v4 message appears Hardware Monitor found an error Enter Power setup ais menu for details You will then be prompted to Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 71 4 6 Boot Menu LP YS T ool Cael F tl ESC _ mF 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 lt gt or lt Space gt key you can promote devices and by using the lt gt key you can demote devices Promotion
57. he same dialog box as above appears Press lt Enter gt The password is set to Disabled A note about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu The passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup Passwords are not case sensitive meaning passwords typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters are accepted The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two different passwords a Supervisor password and a User password If you did not set a Supervisor password anyone can access the BIOS Setup program If you did the Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and to gain full access to the configuration fields Forgot the password If you forget your password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery See section 2 Switches and jumpers for information on how to erase the R TC RAM Halt On All Errors This field specifies the types of errors that will cause the system to halt 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 conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 4 Advanced Menu Item Specific Help CPU Ha Multiple 13 0 CPU PCI Frequency MH
58. in Hardware Setup for the connector location Boot up the PC and enter BIOS press lt del gt to change the configuration to accept smart card hardware in the Advanced BIOS menu select the I O Device Configuration sub menu go to UART2 Function Selection and choose Smart Card Read save and exit Onboard Sentall Pork 2 2F8H TRO3 UART2 Function Selection Smart Card Read Onboard Parallel Port L378H IRO71 Finish booting up Insert the ASUS Support CD and click on the selection ITE GSM Editor The software is auto installed to the program directory The new program group appears Feat TTE GSMs ITE GSM Uninstall ITE ITE Editor Help Editor GSM Editor GSM Editor L Click on the ITE GSM Editor Icon to start up the program ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 89 90 5 7 2 ThelTE GSM Menu GSM Reader JZ ISR AS a Ht SIM Card a OONDU EWN JASEN Ba Re ee RS ae 5 7 3 Using the basic ITE GSM Editor 1 Carefully remove the SIM chip from your mobile phone and insert it into the card reader The most convenient method is to use a conversion card slip the SIM chip into the conversion card and then insert it into the card reader _ 2 T0 access the phone book contained in the SIM card either click the chip ue Or double click the SIM Card Se 3 To edit data select the fied GEDGESIE and double click it or pres
59. indicated on the following page ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT About this guide This user manual contains complete information for installing the ASUS A S333 motherboard How this guide is organized Chapter 1 Product introduction Asummary of product features and special attrioutes of new technologies Chapter 2 Hardware information A list of hardware setup procedures and descriptions of all jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 3 Powering up Describes the power up sequence with information on BIOS
60. ity To make changes to this field set the Type field to User Type HDD Configuration options 0 1 2 3 4 5 Disabled Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 3 2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status ESC Enter Boot Up NumLock Status On This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot Configuration options Off On Keyboard Auto Repeat Rate 12 Sec This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second Configuration options 6 Sec 8 Sec 10 Sec 12 Sec 15 Sec 20 Sec 24 Sec 30 Sec Keyboard Auto Repeat Delay 1 4 Sec This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters Configuration options 1 4 Sec 1 2 Sec 3 4 Sec 1 Sec ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 55 Language English This field displays the BIOS language version Supervisor Password Disabled User Password Disabled These fields allow you to set passwords To set a password highlight the appropriate field and press lt Enter gt Type in a password then press lt Enter gt You can type up to eight alohanumeric characters Symbols and other characters are ignored To confirm the password type the password again and press lt Enter gt The password is now set to Enabled This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus To clear the password highlight this field and press lt Enter gt T
61. ity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered Multi Sector Transfers Maximum This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number that the drive supports Note that when this field is automatically configured the set value may not always be the fastest value for the drive You may also manually configure this field Refer to the documentation that came with the hard drive to determine the optimum value and set it manually To make changes to this field set the Type field to User Type HDD Configuration options Disabled 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 sectors 32 Sectors Maximum ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 53 54 SMART Monitoring Disabled This field allows you to enable or disable the S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled PIO Mode 4 This option lets you set a PIO Programmed Input Output mode for the IDE device Modes 0 through 4 provide successive increase in performance Configuration options 0 1 2 3 4 Ultra DMA Mode Disabled Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices Set to Disabled to suppress Ultra DMA capabil
62. lowing users to send them to friends or family members across the Internet VLM 3 loads video messages from PC cameras digital camcorders analog camcorder via video capture cards or from an existing AVI video clips and captures audio messages from PC microphones Video and audio messages are encoded at a very high compressed rate in a real time mode From data input data conversion to sending video mails via Internet or saving data to disks the whole procedure is done in an easy and continuous process VLM 3 s video clip compression rate is up to 1 900 and its playback rate is up to 30 frame per second VLM 3 provides CIF 352 x 288 pixel display resolution and support true color configuration A one minute video mail with QCIF 176 x 144 resolution takes up less than 500KB of memory making it easy to transmit and save mail Users may always adjust resolution and recording parameters for different purpose VLM 3 supports all the hardware devices that are compliant with Video for Windows standard Video for Windows is a well accepted and well tested Standard Thus users do not have to worry about compatibility issues Chapter 5 Software reference 5 9 1 Starting VideoLive Mail To start VideoLive Mail click the Windows Start button point to Programs and then CyberLink VideoLive Mail and then click VideoLive Mail x x VLM 3 s Setup Wizard will start and guide you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to
63. more problems with the motherboard 1 FTP see 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 lt Enter gt 4 Atthe Main Menu type 2 then press lt Enter gt The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears 5 Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path for example A XXX XX XXX then press lt Enter gt To cancel this operation press lt Enter gt Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD Flash Memory Winbond W29C020 or SST 29EE020 or Intel 82802AB Current BIOS Version ASUS XXX XX ACPI BIOS Revision 100X BIOS Model gt XXX XX BIOS Built Date 09725798 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS A N XXX XX XXxX 6 When prompted to confirm the BIOS update press Y to start the update Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD Flash Memory Winbond W29C020 or SST 29EE020 or Intel 82802AB CCURRENT 1 ASUS XXX XX ACPI BIOS Revisi Ctest awd ASUS XXX KxX ACPI BIOS Revisi BIOS Model CCURRENT J XXX XX Ctest awd XXX XX BIOS Built CCURRENT 1 09725799 XXXX XXX 05729700 Check sum of 1801 818 is F266 Are you sure Y N Y ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 45 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
64. mponents ACPI Ready Advanced Configuration Power Interface ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management OSPM Concurrent PCI Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor Auto Fan Off The system fans powers off automatically even in sleep mode Dual Function Power Button Push the power button for less than 4 seconds when the system is operating places the system into sleep or soft off modes depending on the BIOS or OS setting If the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds the system enters the soft off mode regardless of the BIOS setting ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 1 4 Motherboard Components Before installing the A7S333 motherboard take time to familiarize yourself with its configuration understanding the motherboard makes upgrading easy Sufficient knowledge of specifications prevents accidental damage Processor Support Chipsets Main Memory Expansion Slots System I O Hardware Monitoring Special Feature Audio Features Power Form Factor Location socket A for AMD Athlon XP and Duron Processors 1 Feature Setting DIP Switches ccccesseesssseeeeesteeees 6 SIS 745 Chipset en eee 2 Realtek 1394 PHY Optional ccccccccccsscccesssseeeeeeees 13 2Mbit programmable Flash EEPROM cc eee 18 Multi O controller ssossnnsensesennnessernnrrennee
65. n expansion card cccesseesessteeeeees 17 ROS oa CS 0 Se ee E ee 19 2 6 4 AGP slot uc cccccececcssseeeeeesseeeesesssseeeeessseeeeeseeas 19 2 6 5 AMR slot Optionah srisvasesienncsssinnieantinecsemvanvonene 20 ZA Switches and jumpers sssnesssnnessninseenrnnnrennsnnrnssenrnesrnneneennn 21 28 COTS CIOS rssicon sanaa REAN EEE REAN 27 Contents Chapter 3 Powering Up cccsssssessssssserssssccesessnscessenssees 41 3 1 Starting up for the first time ceesseeesssseeesssseeeseseeeeeees 41 3 2 Powering off the COMPUTED ccccssccceceeessssssssseeeeeeeeess 42 Chapter 4 BIOS SOU irran Ea 43 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS ccscccesesseesesseeeeens 43 4 1 1 Using the computer system for the first time 43 4 1 2 Updating BIOS procedures ccescesssseesserssees 45 4 2 BIOS Setup program ccccccccsssecsessseeesesseeeeseseeeeeeeseteeeenes 47 4 2 1 BIOS menu b f siscncyastoranesnsepasscrestonaateanaxcigonceshanennanies 48 4 2 2 Legend bar recognenarsnesouracsoresnsinceaannennnagssmuneemenecznesnes 48 4 3 Main Menu sassscusdciadenseatriaaleantoneainiatecernnad sao dentiebanncutetaandatandannatatensese 50 4 3 1 Primary and Secondary Master Slave 00008 51 4 3 2 Keyboard Features ccccccccccssseccsesssseeeeeessseeeeeeees 55 4 4 Advanced Menu sess nseeesnnnensnnnnsennnnsserrrnnsenrrnsnnerrnnsrrrrnnsenn 57 4 4 1 Chip Configuration 0
66. n gt or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help document Press lt Home gt to display the first page press lt End gt to go to the last page To exit the help window press lt Enter gt or lt Esc gt Sub menu Note that a right pointer symbol as shown on the left appears to the left of certain fields This 7 pointer indicates that you can display a sub menu from this field A sub menu contains ja additional options for a field parameter To display a sub menu move the highlight to the field and press lt Enter gt The sub menu appears Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub menu as you would within a menu Use the lt Esc gt key to return to the main menu Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions Practice navigating through the various menus and sub menus If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields use the set default hot key lt F5 gt to load the Setup default values While moving around through the Setup program note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field A jy dnCec ee Diskette B Fon py 3 Mode Support Language ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 49 4 3 Main Menu When you enter the Setup program the following screen appears System Time S
67. nnector ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 35 36 17 Smart Card Reader Connector 14 1 pin SMARTCON 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 When using this connector configure the UART2 Use As parameter in BIOS to set UART2 for use with Smart Card See section 4 4 2 I O Device Configuration for details A7S333 Smartcard IEEE 1394 1 E Ground TPA2 m TPA2 TPB2 TPB2 Ground 12V a Ground A7S333 IEEE 1394 Headers Chapter 2 Hardware information SCRFET SCRREST NC SCRUI SCRCLK SMARTCON SCRRES Q NC GND NC2 IEEE 1394 2 E Ground TPA2 TPA2 Ground 18 IEEE 1394 Header Three x 8 pin IEEE1394_1 2 3 Optional This header supports an IEEE 1394 serial connector cable set that mounts to a standard expansion slot in the computer case 1394 compliant internal fixed disk drives may also be connected to these headers IEEE 1394 3 Ground TPA2 m TPA2 TPB2 TPB2 E Ground 12V E Ground 19 Digital Audio Interfaces 6 1pin SPDIF Optional This connector supports an S PDIF audio module that permits digital instead of analog sound output Connect one end of the au
68. ns applications such as 3D video 3D sound video conference Modem A device that allows a computer to talk to another computer through the phone system Network An interconnected computer system linked by telephone wires or other means OnNow The OnNow design initiative is a comprehensive system wide approach to system and device power control OnNow is a term for PC that is always ON but appears OFF and responds immediately to user or other requests The OnNow design initiative involves changes that will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system device drivers hardware and applications and also relies on the changes defined in the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI specification PC100 133 This is an industry standard designation for memory capacity as a measure of the speed of the memory bus New platform requirements ensure that memory does not become a bottleneck to system performance PCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus PCI bus is a standard specification that defines a 32 bit data bus interface PCI Bus Master The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and the CPU can be treated as one of the Bus Masters PCI 2 1 supports concurrent PCI operation to allow the local CPU and bus master to work simultaneously POST Power On Self Test Powering on the computer initiates the POST a series of software controlled diagnostic tests The POST checks system memory the mo
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70. old or too new If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system Setup may detect incorrect parameters In these cases select User Type HDD to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters Refer to the next section for details CAUTION Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive make sure AN you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 51 User Type HDD Manually enter the number of cylinders heads and sectors per track for the drive Refer to the drive documentation or on the drive label for this information NOTE After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS use a disk utility such as FDISK to partition and format new IDE hard disk Z drives This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it select None Other options for the Type field are CD ROM for IDE CD ROM drives LS 120 for LS 120 compatible floppy disk drives ZIP for ZIP compatible disk drives MO for IDE magneto optical disk drives Other ATAPI Device for IDE devices not listed here After making your selections on this sub menu press the lt Esc gt key to return
71. on to continue or use a virus free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your system Configuration options Disabled Enabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled This field soeeds up the Power On Self Test POST routine by skipping retesting a second third and fourth time Configuration options Disabled Enabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabled When enabled the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks Configuration options Disabled Enabled Interrupt Mode APIC This parameter offers a choice between PIC and APIC interrupt modes The default is APIC Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled This field enables the display of the full screen logo that appears as the PC boots up Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 73 74 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 Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu Z NOTE Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit Saving Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery
72. onfiguration Start Recording Pause Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume ViDEOLIVe MAIL 9 7E 00 00 00 Sie 00000 m 2 45 ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 95 96 Chapter 5 Software reference ASUS A7S333 motherboard 1394 1394 is the IEEE designation for a high performance serial bus tht offers 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 The primary application of the cable version is the integration of I O connectivity at the back panel of personal computers using a low cost scalable high speed serial interface The 1394 standard also provides new services such as live connect disconnect capability for external devices including disk drives printers and hand held peripherals such as scanners and cameras This is a new standard to complement the slower USB interface and to compete with the more expensive SCSI interface AC97 Audio Codec 97 AC 97 is the next step in enabling PCs with audio quality comparable to consumer electronics devices The specification defines new cost effective options to help integrate the components necessary to support next generation auto intensive PC applications such as DVD 3 D multiplayer gaming and interactive music The specification also defines new extensions supporting modem and docking to help b
73. optional ASUS iPanel an easy to access drive bay with front I O ports status LEDs and space reserved for a hard disk drive Alternatively if not using an ASUS iPanel connect an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module to the SIR connector for wireless transmitting remote control functions through an external infrared module AFPANEL IRTX SMBDATA NC 5 V GND IRRX GND 3VSB SMBCLK NC NC NC NC Q D I 5 i NC f 4 IRRX lt CIRRX fa GND tele IRTX ____ 5VSB l 5VSB NC CIRRX 5V MLED NC PCIRST BATT 5VSB CHASSIS EXTSMI IRTX Standard Infrared SIR Front View Back View NC GND I Q O zZ A7S333 iPanel Connector ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 33 13 Power Supply Connectors 20 pin block ATXPWR This connector supports an ATX 12V power supply The plug from the power Supply fits in only one orientation Push down firmly ensuring that the pins are aligned IMPORTANT Make sure that the ATX 12V power supply minimum recommended wattage 230W can supply at least 10mA on the 5 volt Standby lead 5VSB The system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate For Wake On LAN support the ATX power supply must supply at least 720mA 5VSB ATXPWR 12 0VDC 5VSB PWR_OK GND E 5 0VDC GND 5 0VDC GND 3 3VDC 3 3VDC Ee F 5 0VDC S 5 0VD
74. options Disabled Enabled Previous State Wake Power Up On Ext Modem Disabled The computer may be powered up the computer if the external modem receives a call while the system is in Soft off mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled ter NOTE The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer Z and applications are fully running Thus connection cannot be made on J the first try Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off sends an initialization string that turns system power on Power Up On PCI Card Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI modem This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power Up On USB Disabled When set to Enabled the system through a network or a USB connection This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 69 Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Spacebar This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Cirl Esc Power Key Automatic Power Up Disabled This allows an unattended or automatic system power up You may confi
75. or Pentium III FC PGA and Celeron PPGA socket 7 for Pentium AMD Cyrix IBM slot 1 for Pentium II and Ill slot 2 for Xeon and slot A for AMD processors Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer s operating system to communicate with devices such as VGA audio printer or modem DOS Disk Operating System DOS is the foundation on which all other programs and software applications operate including Windows DOS is responsible for allocating system resources such as memory CPU time disk space and access to peripheral devices For this reason DOS constitutes the basic interface between you and your computer DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory A type of RAM that requires refresh cycles to prevent the loss of the data stored in it There are several different types of DRAM such as EDO DRAM Extended Data Output DRAM SDRAM Synchronous DRAM and RDRAM Rambus DRAM and DDR DRAM Double Data Rate DRAM Flash ROM non volatile memory device that retains its data even when power is removed This device is similar to EPROM but unlike EPROM which can be erased only using an ultra violet light flash ROM can be electrically erased Flash ROM is normally used for system BIOS which initiates hardware devices and sets up necessary parameters for the OS Since the flash ROM contents can be modified users can easily update the BIOS IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IDE devices inte
76. ot Z sequence 4 In DOS mode type A AFLASH lt Enter gt to run AFLASH ASUS ACPI BIOS FLASH MEMORY WRITER V1 29 Copyright C 1994 99 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Flash Memory Winbond W29C620 or SST Z9EEOZO or Intel 82802AB Current BIOS Version ASUS XXX XX ACPI BIOS Revisi BIOS Model XXX XX BIOS Built Date 09725798 Choose one of the followings rent BIOS To File C 1 Save Cur 2 Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD IMPORTANT If the word unknown appears after Flash Memory the LN memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 43 44 5 Select 1 Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press lt Enter gt The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears Save Current BIOS To File Flash Memory Winbond W29C020 or SST 29EE020 or Intel 82802AB Current BIOS Version ASUS XXX XX ACPI BIOS Revision 100X BIOS Model XXX XX BIOS Built Date 09 25 98 Please Enter File Name to Save XXX XX xx BIOS Saved Successfully Press ESC To Continue 6 Type a filename and the path for example A XXX XX XXX then press lt Enter gt Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 1 2 Updating BIOS procedures CAUTION Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the AN motherboard and you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems Careless updating may result to
77. oth desktop and mobile manufacturers adopt these new technologies more quickly and cost effectively This specification uses software emulation to compete with the PCI SoundBlaster specification ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface The ACPI specification defines a cross platform interface designed to support many operating systems ACPI defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system including hardware operating system and application software This enables the system to automatically turn ON and OFF peripherals such as CD ROMs network cards hard disk drives and printers as well as consumer devices connected to the PC such as VCRs TVs phones and stereos With this technology peripherals will also be able to activate the PC For example inserting a tape into a VCR can turn on the PC which could then activate a large screen TV and high fidelity sound system AGP Accelerated Graphics Port An interface specification that enables high performance 3D graphics on mainstream PCs AGP was designed to offer the necessary bandwidth and latency to perform texture mapping directly from system memory Bus Bus Frequency Bandwidth Data Transfer Rate PCI 33MHz 33MHz 133MByte sec AGP 1X 66MHz 66MHz 266MByte sec AGP 2X 66MHz 133MHz 512MByte sec AGP 4X 66MHz 266MHz 1024MByte sec Backup A copy of a file directory or volume on a separate stora
78. otherboard user guide 19 20 2 6 5 AMR slot Optional The Audio Modem Riser AMR slot supports interface cards that integrate audio modem and network functions This connector supports a specially designed audio and or modem card called an AMR Main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard s system chipset This provides an upgradeable audio and or modem solution at an incredibly low cost There are two types of AMR one defined as primary and another defined as secondary You can only use primary AMRs with this motherboard NOTE An AMR is not Included with this motherboard A7S333 Audio Modem Riser AMR Connector Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 Switches and jumpers The jumpers and switches on the motherboard allow you to change some feature settings to suit your customized system configuration Motherboard Frequency Settings DSW Switches The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DSW switches The illustration below shows the default position 1 Frequency Selection 2 Frequency Selection 3 Frequency Selection A7S333 DIP Switches 4 Frequency Selection IMPORTANT To use the DSW switches to make changes to speed LN settings the JEN jumper must be reset to pins 1 2 for jumper mode Otherwise setting the DSW switches does not produce any effect 1 JumperFree Mode 3 pin JEN This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree mode The Jumper
79. ounded 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 Hold components by the edges and do not to touch the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components NOTE When lit the onboard LED indicates that the system is ON in Z sleep mode or in soft off mode not powered OFF See the illustration below ON OFF Standby Powered Power Off A7S333 Onboard LED ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 11 2 4 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 4 1 Overview The motherboard provides a Socket A 462 for CPU installation AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms and applications The A7S333 supports Athlon XP processors with QuantiSpeed data processing large data caches 3D enhancements and 266Mhz bus speeds Z NOTE Do not use processors with core speeds of less than 1GHz on this motherboard CPU NOTCH AMD CPU CPU NOTCH A7S333 Socket A LEVER LOCK Each AMD CPU has a marked corner This corner is usually indicated wi
80. ously monitor your computer system s vital components such as fan rotations Voltages and temperatures It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer such as hard disk space memory usage and CPU type CPU speed and internal external frequencies through the DMI Explorer 5 4 1 Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether or not to show the screen the next time you open PC Probe To bypass this startup screen clear the Show up in next execution check box 1998 ASUSTeK Computer inc All nights rewered me The ASUS Loge is trademark P oof ASUSTeK Computer Inc To start ASUS PC Probe click the Windows Start button point to Programs and then ASUS Utility and then click Probe Vx xx The PC Probe icon FR will appear on the taskbar s system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is running Clicking the icon will allow you to see the status of your PC ABU aS 3 08 PM ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 81 5 4 2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Wires PC Probe 2S ee a Menitoring f itormaion 1 8 B E Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being Monitor Te Psi Fan Monitor Vi ae Settings History Summary Monito Monit mon itored ce Monitor Summary 3 l Monitor Items Value Status VICPU Temperature 53 C7127 F OK a Y MB Temperature 38C 100 F OK i CPU Fan Oo Monitor p
81. per to 2 3 5VSB The keyboard lt Spacebar gt can be used to power up the computer This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the 5VSB lead The computer will not power ON if you set this to 2 3 but do not have the correct AI X power supply A7S333 Keyboard Power Setting Z NOTE This jumper must be set in conjunction with Wake On PS2 KB ea PS2 Mouse CIR in 4 5 1 Power Up Control ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 23 4 USB Device Wake up Three x 3 pin USBPWR_12 34 56 Set these jumpers to 5V to allow wake up from the S1 sleep state CPU stopped RAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to allow wake up from S3 sleep state no power to CPU RAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode The default setting for the three jumpers is 1 2 to select 5V because not all computers have the appropriate power supply The USBPWR_12 jumper activates device wake up on the rear panel USB ports The USBPWR_34 jumper activates internal header USB_34 and the USBPWR_56 jumper activates header USB_56 USBPWR_12 1 2 2 3 a 5V 5VSB Default USBPWR_ 34 USBPWR_56 BA 2 i u 2 1 aop 5V 5VSB A7S333 USB Device Wake Up Default NOTE This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the 5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to 5VSB VA Otherwise the system does not power up The total current
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83. rrrrrsserrrrrerserens 19 6 CH Audio controller Optional eccere 22 Maximum 3GB support 3 DDR DIMM Sockets cciisuwsisiavinsawasiionontiecunsnviavniintinaisaninenn 3 o POLSO apre E ANN 21 1 Accelerated Graphics Port AGP 4X Slot 5 1 Audio Modem Riser AMR Slot Optional 5 17 2 IDE OPC C IONS anserinae en a E E E 7 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ccccesesssteeseneeeeees 8 1 System Panel Connector cccccccsscsesseeesseesetseeees 9 1 ASUS iPanel amp Infrared Connector cccceeeeee 10 3 1394 Headers Optional c e 11 USB Headers Ports 2 3 cccccccccsssseceessstsesecessteeseeees 12 Smart Card Connector cccceeececesseeeeeessseeeeeesseeeeess 15 USB Headers Ports 4 5 ccccccccessseceeesseeeeeesseeeseeees 16 1 PS 2 Mouse Connector cceceeeeeeeeeeees green 25 1 PS 2 Keyboard Connector ccceeeeee purple 33 TAA OM pirsara aa E 26 1 Game MIDI Port Optional cccccccccsseceestseeeeeeees 27 2 Serial Ports COM1 COM2 ou cceeeeeeseesseeeeeeeseeeeees 31 USB Connectors Ports 0 1 seeren 32 System Voltage Monitor cccccsseeeessseeeessseeeeesseeeeeees 19 00 aT LE A E E E 14 on audio models only SPDIF Digital Audio Connector sssssssnenesnsserreeennsereen 20 6 CH Audio Controller sssesssesesssirseeerrrseerrrrssrrrrrserrrresn 22 1 ASUS Front Audio Panel Connectors cce 23 Audio COMIN OC LONG siantasenegursisertenirascremnneineuen
84. rt Enabled Onboard PCI IDE Enable Both I Panel Hot Key Mapping Group 1 I Panel Update Timer Disabled Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu O Save and Exit 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 The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical information about the module such as memory type size soeed voltage interface and module banks Configuration options User Defined By SPD Z NOTE The following 4 SDRAM parameters appear only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to User Defined SDRAM CAS Latency 3T This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay 3T This item controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and the read write command SDRAM RAS Precharge Time 3T This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the SDRAM SDRAM RAS Active Time 6T This item controls the clocks after issuing an active command to the SDRAM ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 59 Graphics Aperture Size 64MB This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data Configuration options 4M
85. rves IRQ12 whether or not a PS 2 mouse is detected at startup Configuration options Enabled Auto USB Legacy Support Auto This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus USB devices The default of Auto allows the system to detect a USB device at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If not detected the USB controller legacy mode is disabled When you set this field to Disabled the USB controller legacy mode is disabled whether or not you are using a USB device Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto OS 2 Onboard Memory gt 64M Disabled When using OS 2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB you need to set this option to Enabled Otherwise leave to the default setting Disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 4 1 Chip Configuration AwardBIOS Setup Utilit Advanced _ Chip Configuration Item Specific Help By SPDP lt Enter gt to select SDRAM SDRAM CAS Latency 3T configuration SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay 37 By SPD is recommended SDRAM RAS Precharge Time 37 User Define allows you SDRAM RAS Active Time 6T to set each Graphics Aperture Size 64MBI configuration on your AGP Capability 4K Mode own AGP Fast Write Capability Enabled Video Memory Cache Mode UC Memory Hole At 15M 16M Disabled HA7 Cmd Lead off timing Default Dram turn around timing Normal Dram read latency timing Normal PCI 2 1 Suppo
86. s lt Enter gt Type in the name and number Then click OK 4 The data appears No jane Phone Ns f in the field Mi John Doe 0912345678 F 5 To save data to the SIM chip click the save icon Chapter 5 Software reference 5 7 4 Using the Command field GSM Reader 1 Write 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 After revising the data an icon appears in front of the serial number indicated 3 Select Entry to Write into SIM Card and the program writes the selected data from the open file into the SIM card database Users can select multiple entries by pressing lt Ctrl gt and mouse selecting the data fields simultaneously Phone number entries may be comprised of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Z C or Pressing C commands the dialer to pause for three seconds a before dialing the next digit the C code is useful for dialing extension numbers Pressing indicates the international head code ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 91 5 7 5 Using the PIN Manager GSM Reader p FIN 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 ena
87. s feature does not affect SCSI hard drives Configuration options Disabled 1 Min 2 Min 3 Min 15 Min ACPI Suspend to RAM Disabled This field allows you to enable or disable the ACPI Suspend to RAM feature To support this feature the 5VSB of the power supply should have the capacity to provide more than 720mA current Configuration options Disabled Enabled Suspend Mode Disabled Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode Configuration options Disabled 1 2 Min 2 3 Min 4 5 min 8 9 Min 20 Min 30 Min PWR Button lt 4 Secs Soft Off When set to Soft off the ATX switch can be used as a normal system power off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds Suspend allows the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds puts the system in sleep mode Regardless of the setting holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds powers off the system Configuration options Soft off Suspend Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 5 1 Power Up Control B Power i ba E am Ta H sate Ta 7 Power Up Control AC Power Loss Restart Wake Power Up On Ext ta em oe on are F ESC Ente AC Power Loss Restart Disabled This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions Disabled leaves your system off while Enabled reboots the system Previous State sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption Configuration
88. s up to 127 plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer modem and monitor to share a bandwidth through a host scheduled token based protocol This allows attaching or detaching while the host and other peripherals are in operation Supports synchronous and asynchronous transfer types over the same set of wires up to 12Mbit sec USB 2 0 provides twice the transfer rate compared to USB 1 0 and competes with the 1394 standard Wake On LAN Computer will automatically wake up upon receiving a wake up packet through a Network interface when it is under power soft off suspend or sleep mode 100 Appendix Glossary ASUS A7S333 motherboard Index Symbols 3Deep Color Tuner Using 87 A ASUS PC Probe Using 81 ASUS Update Using 86 ATAPI CD ROM 72 Audio setting 25 Audio setting jumper 25 Automatic Power Up 71 Bass Center setting 25 BIOS Advanced Menu 57 Beep Codes 41 Boot Menu 72 Boot Sequence 72 Exit Menu 74 Legend Bar 48 Main Menu 50 Menu Bar 48 Power Menu 67 Setup Defaults loading 75 Setup Program 47 smart BIOS 2 Sub menu launching 49 Updating 43 BIOS Beep Codes 41 Boot Device Selection 72 Boot Up NumLock Status 55 Boot Virus Detection 73 C Central Processing Unit CPU 12 External Frequency 22 installation 13 Level 1 Level 2 Cache 58 Speed 57 Chip Configuration 59 Clear RTC RAM jumper 26 Communications and Networking Riser 20 Connectors Audio 29 Chassis
89. save any changes to the non volatile RAM ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 15 76 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Ch Pir Softw are Sup po ASUS A7S333 motherboard 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 5 1 1 Windows first time installation When you start Windows for the first time after installing the motherboard Windows detects all Plug n Play devices devices Follow the Add New Hardware wizard to install the necessary device drivers When prompted to restart select No Refer to the following sections in this chapter to install the software and drivers contained in the support CD Z NOTE Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary use e the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only Refer to your OS documentation for more information 5 2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features Z NOTE The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any e time without notice Visit the ASUS website for updates 5 2 1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD simply insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the welcome screen and the in
90. setup the e mail environment 1 Setup Wizard first will prompt a dialog to confirm that you want to configure the hardware and E mail setting Click Yes to continue the system parameter configuration 2 The e mail configuration screen appears You will need to enter your name and the e mail address Click Next to continue 3 The Internet e mail configuration screen appears You may choose to use the VLM 3 built in E mail functionality SMTP mail or use MAPI compliant e mail system Consult your ISP or MIS staff for the E mail server IP address if you are not sure Click Next to continue 4 Then the Video Configuration screen shows up You may have to specify the video driver for VLM 3 if there are several video input devices installed Then configure the number of video frames to be captured per second Note that the more frames you choose the bigger the file size will be Click Next to continue 5 Then the Setup Wizard will then search for the GSM CODECS module for audio compression and prompt you with the result Click Next to continue 6 Setup Wizard then tests the audio volume during playing and recording Click Next when ready 7 Configuration done Click Finish to complete the environmental setting procedure 5 9 2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface ai Minimize Help S Video Mail Wizard l Save Video File Snapshot to File i Stop Recording P layback i a J Send Mail Video C
91. sh Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file the system may not boot If this happens call the ASUS service center for support Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard reconfiguring your system or prompted to Run Setup This section explains how to configure your system using this utility Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program you may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future For example you may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by
92. stallation menus if Autorun is enabled in your computer ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 77 78 5 3 A7S333 Motherboard Support CD NOTE The support CD contents are subject to change without notice To begin using your support CD disc just insert it into your CD ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear If the menu does not appear double click or run D ASSETUP EXE 5 3 1 Installation Procedure Click on the name of the driver or program group to begin installation Follow the instructions that appear on the setup screens All drivers and programs install automatically Refer to 6 Software Reference for operating instructions 5 3 2 Available Installation Menus ii ASUS A7S333 motherboard support CD for Windows 98 FX _gragaseeengunwenennenennnnees Drivers e SiS AGP Driver Installs the display drivers e C Media PCI Audio Driver and Application Installs the drivers for the C Media Audio Driver and the sound system to support the C Media Audio Chip and HRTF 3D Audio circuitry e ITE GSM Editor Installs the GSM SIM card editing application NOTE Itis not advisable to install any software contained on the support CD which does not appear on the setup menu The TE GSM Editor will only appear if you have adjusted the O Device Configuration sub menu in the Advanced BIOS go to the UART2 field and select Smart Card Read Chapter 5 Software support Software lease select items on the
93. th a notch and or a golden square or triangle Refer to this indicator while orienting the CPU See the next section for installation details A fan and heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating 12 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 4 2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU 1 Locate the Socket 462 and open it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket Then lift the lever upwards The socket lever must be fully opened 90 to 100 degrees 2 Insert the CPU with the correct orientation The notched or golden corner of the CPU must be oriented toward the inner corner of the socket base nearest to the lever hinge CPU into the socket to avoid bending the pins If the CPU does not fit A CAUTION The CPU should drop easily into place Do not force the check its alignment and look for bent pins 4 Once completely inserted press the CPU firmly and close the socket lever until it snaps shut 5 Place the CPU fan and heatsink on the CPU The heatsink should entirely cover the CPU Carefully attach the heatsink locking brace to the plastic clips on the socket base With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace no extra force is required to keep the CPU in place CAUTION Take care not to scrape the motherboard surface when AN mounting a clamp style processor fan or else damage may occur When mounting a heatsink onto your CPU make sure that exposed
94. therboard circuitry the display the keyboard the diskette drive and other I O devices PS 2 Port PS 2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture This type of architecture transfers data through a 16 bit or 32 bit bus A PS 2 mouse and or keyboard may be used on ATX motherboards ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 99 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 RAM Random Access Memory The computer s primary storage area used to write store and retrieve information and program instructions which are passed to the CPU for processing The information in RAM can be repeatedly re written with new data Compared to other storage media like magnetic tape floppy disk and hard disk RAM has an extraordinarily fast access rate RAM however is volatile which means that the data stored in it are lost when the system power is turned off or if power glitches occur See also DRAM and SDRAM ROM Read Only Memory ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs called firmware used in certain computer components Flash ROM or EEPROM can be reprogrammed with new programs or BIOS SCSI Small Computer System Interface High speed multi threaded I O interface defined by the X3T9 2 commi
95. tions Disabled Enabled Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 4 3 2 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion oono o TCU Enter IRQ XX Used By ISA 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 Set the IRQ field to Yes if you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are NOT using ICU Configuration options No ICU Yes ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 65 4 4 3 3 Onboard DMA Resource Exclusion AwardBIOS Setup Utilit SS hcl crcl PCI DMA Resource Exclusion Item Specific Help No TCUP Select Yes if this DMA DMA 3 Reserved No ICU channel is required by a DMA 5 Reserved I No ICUI legacy ISA card and you are not using ICU otherwise select No ICU DMA x Reserved for Legacy Drive No ICU These fields indicate whether or not the DMA channel displayed for each field is being used by a legacy non PnP ISA card The default setting indicates either that the DMA channel displayed is not used or an ICU is being used to determine if an ISA device is using the channel instead Configuration options No ICU Yes 4 4 3 4 PCI UMB Resource Exclusion AwardBIOS Setup Utilit Ge Advanced _ A a PCI UMB Resource Exclusion Item Specific Help LEDPALHI This
96. ttee of the American National Standards Institute ANSI for connecting many peripheral devices The standard started from 10MBytes sec to 160MBytes sec available today SDRAM Synchronous DRAM A type of DRAM with access signals that are synchronized with the CPU clock eliminating the delay associated with data transfers between the CPU and memory SDRAM takes memory access away from the CPU control internal registers in the memory accept the request and lets the CPU do something else while the data requested is assembled for the next time the CPU talks to the memory SPD for SDRAM module Serial Presence Detect SPD is most like an ID detect for SDRAM module it using a EEPROM component on DIMM module for storing module configuration information inside The Serial Presence Detect function is implemented using a 2048 bit EEPROM component This nonvolatile storage device contains data programmed by the DIMM manufacturer that identifies the module type and various SDRAM organization and timing parameters System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system that boots up the operating system TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The communications protocol used by the UNIX system and the Internet TCP checks for lost packets puts the data from multiple packets into the correct order and requests that missing or damaged packets be resent USB Universal Serial Bus A 4 pin serial cable bus that allow
97. vice complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 regul
98. ystem Time XX XX XX Sets the system to the time that you specify usually the current time The format is hour minute second Valid values for hour minute and second are Hour 00 to 23 Minute 00 to 59 Second 00 to 59 Use the lt Tab gt or lt Shift gt lt Tab gt keys to move between the hour minute and second fields System Date XX XX XXXX Sets the system to the date that you specify usually the current date The format is month day year Valid values for month day and year are Month 1 to 12 Day 1 to 31 Year up to 2084 Use the lt Tab gt or lt Shift gt lt Tab gt keys to move between the month day and year fields Legacy Diskette A B 1 44M 3 5 in Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options None 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of 1 2MB as opposed to 1 44MB ona 3 5 inch diskette Configuration options Disabled Enabled 50 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4 3 1 Primary and Secondary Master Slave Type 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 If automatic detection fails this may be because the hard disk drive is too
99. z 100 331 To make changes to the CPU Memory Frequency Ratio first 4 fields the CPU Level 1 Cache Enabled motherboard must be set CPU Level 2 Cache Enabled to jumperfree mode CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check Enabled BIOS Update Enabled To set the following 2 PS 2 Mouse Function Control meal fields the CPU spee USB ay Support tol must be set to Manual 0S 2 Onboard Memory gt 64M Disabled If the frequency Chip Configuration multiple or bus gt I 0 Device Configuration frequency are adjusted gt PCI Configuration too high the system may Shadow Configuration hang Please turn off the system and then restart to set the CPU settings CPU Speed Manual When the motherboard is set to JumperFree mode this field allows you to select the internal frequency of the CPU Select Manual if you want to make changes to the two subsequent fields Note that selecting a frequency higher than the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to hang or crash CPU Frequency Multiple when CPU Speed is set to Manual This field applies to unlocked processors only If your processor frequency multiple is locked you cannot access this field This field sets the frequency multiple between the CPU s internal frequency CPU speed and external frequency Set this field in conjunction with CPU Frequency MHz to match the speed of the CPU Configuration options 5 0X 14 0X CPU PCI Frequency MHz when CPU Speed is set

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