® A7S333 User Guide Motherboard Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: A7S333 1.00 E982 March 2002 Checklist Copyright © 2002 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. 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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. ii About this guide Features This user manual contains complete information for installing the ASUS A7S333 motherboard. How this guide is organized · · · · · · · Chapter 1: Product introduction. A summary of product features and special attributes 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 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. 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. iii Contents About this guide .............................................................................. iii How this guide is organized .................................................... iii Conventions used in this guide ............................................... iii Safety information ........................................................................... vi FCC/CDC statements .................................................................... vii ASUS contact information ............................................................. viii Safeguards Chapter 1: Product introduction ............................................. 1 Welcome! ........................................................................................ 1.1 Package contents .................................................................. 1.2 Core Specifications ................................................................ 1.3 Special Features .................................................................... 1.4 Motherboard Components ...................................................... 1.4.1 Component Locations ................................................ 1 1 2 3 4 5 Chapter 2: Hardware information ............................................ 1 2.1 Motherboard installation ......................................................... 7 2.1.1 Placement direction ................................................... 7 2.1.2 Screw holes ............................................................... 7 2.2.1 Layout contents ......................................................... 9 Before you proceed ............................................................... 11 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................. 12 2.4.1 Overview ..................................................................12 2.4.2 Installing the CPU .................................................... 13 System memory ....................................................................14 2.5.1 Overview ..................................................................14 2.5.2 Memory configurations ............................................ 15 2.5.3 DDR333 DIMM Qualified Vendor List ....................... 15 2.5.4 Installing a DIMM ..................................................... 16 Expansion slots .....................................................................17 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ..................................... 17 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ................................ 17 2.6.3 PCI slots ...................................................................19 2.6.4 AGP slot ...................................................................19 2.6.5 AMR slot (Optional) ................................................. 20 Switches and jumpers ...........................................................21 Connectors ...........................................................................27 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 iv Contents Chapter 3: Powering up ......................................................... 41 3.1 3.2 Starting up for the first time................................................... 41 Powering off the computer .................................................... 42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ........................................................... 43 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ....................................... 43 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time ............ 43 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures ...................................... 45 BIOS Setup program .............................................................47 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar .........................................................48 4.2.2 Legend bar ...............................................................48 Main Menu ............................................................................50 4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ...................... 51 4.3.2 Keyboard Features .................................................. 55 Advanced Menu ....................................................................57 4.4.1 Chip Configuration ................................................... 59 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration .......................................... 61 4.4.3 PCI Configuration .................................................... 63 Power Menu ..........................................................................67 4.5.1 Power Up Control .................................................... 69 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor .................................................... 71 Boot Menu ............................................................................72 Exit Menu ..............................................................................74 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Chapter 5: Software support ................................................. 77 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 Install an operating system ................................................... 77 Support CD information .........................................................77 A7S333 Motherboard Support CD ........................................ 78 ASUS PC Probe ....................................................................81 ASUS Live Update ................................................................86 3Deep Color Tuner ................................................................87 ITE GSM Editor .....................................................................89 Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE ................................................... 93 Cyberlink VideoLive Mail ...................................................... 94 Glossary .................................................................................. 97 Index ...................................................................................... 101 v Safety information Electrical safety · To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. · When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. 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. vi FCC/CDC statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · · This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communic ...