User manual ASUS A7S333

® 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 Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. vii ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: Tel (English): Tel (Chinese): Fax: Email: Newsgroup: WWW: FTP: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2894-3449 info@asus.com.tw +886-2-2890-7123 +886-2-2890-7113 +886-2-2890-7698 tsd@asus.com.tw cscnews.asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS Technical Support ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: Fax: Email: Fax: BBS: Email: WWW: FTP: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA +1-510-608-4555 info-usa@asus.com.tw +1-510-608-4555 +1-510-739-3774 tsd@asus.com www.asus.com ftp.asus.com/pub/ASUS Technical Support ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Fax: Email: Hotline: Fax: Support (Email): WWW: FTP: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany +49-2102-442066 sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 +49-2102-9599-11 www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) www.asuscom.de ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM Technical Support viii Chapter 1 Product introduction ASUS A7S333 motherboard Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7S333 motherboard! The A7S333 is powered by AMD® AthlonTM, AthlonTM XP and DuronTM 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 ~ 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! 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-conductor 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 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 1 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® AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM and Duron Socket A (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 133MHz 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 & 4, Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CDROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. Multi-I/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 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. 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Special Features Easy Overclocking · Quickly adjust CPU frequency multiples with BIOS in JumperFreeTM Mode · Adjustable FSB/MEM/PCI frequency ratio · Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus frequency from at 1MHz increments · 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 XPTM 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 components. 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 3 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 Location Socket A for AMD Athlon XP and Duron Processors . 1 Feature Setting DIP Switches ......................................... 6 SiS® 745 chipset .............................................................. 2 Realtek 1394 PHY (Optional) ........................................ 13 2Mbit programmable Flash EEPROM ........................... 18 Multi-I/O controller ......................................................... 19 6-CH Audio controller (Optional) ................................... 22 Maximum 3GB support 3 DDR DIMM Sockets ..................................................... 3 5 PCI Slots .................................................................... 21 1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 4X Slot .................... 5 1 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot (Optional) ................ 17 2 IDE Connectors ............................................................ 7 1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ....................................... 8 1 System Panel Connector ............................................. 9 1 ASUS iPanel & Infrared Connector ............................ 10 3 1394 Headers (Optional) ............................................ 11 USB Headers (Ports 2/3) .............................................. 12 Smart Card Connector .................................................. 15 USB Headers (Ports 4/5) .............................................. 16 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector ................................. (green) 25 1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector .......................... (purple) 33 1 Parallel Port ................................................................ 26 1 Game/MIDI Port (Optional) ........................................ 27 2 Serial Ports (COM1/COM2) ....................................... 31 USB Connectors (Ports 0/1) .......................................... 32 System Voltage Monitor ................................................ 19 Onboard LED ................................................................ 14 (on audio models only) SPDIF Digital Audio Connector ..................................... 20 6-CH Audio Controller ................................................... 22 1 ASUS Front Audio Panel Connectors ......................... 23 Audio Connectors .......................................................... 24 1 Line Out Connector ......................................... (lime) 30 1 Line In Connector ................................... (light blue) 29 1 Microphone Connector .................................... (pink) 28 ATX Power Supply Connector ......................................... 4 ATX ® TM TM Main Memory Expansion Slots System I/O Hardware Monitoring Special Feature Audio Features Power Form Factor 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 4 24 5 23 22 21 20 19 18 6 7 8 9 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 25 26 27 33 32 31 30 29 28 ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide 5 Chapter 2 Hardware information ASUS A7S333 motherboard 2.1 Motherboard installation The A7S333 uses the ATX form factor, measuring 21.9 cm (8.6 in.) x 30.5 cm (12 in.) - a standard fit for most large chassis. WARNING! Unplug the power cord before installing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.1.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, take care to orient the chassis correctly: The 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. 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 7 24cm (9.4in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard CPU_FAN PWR_FAN USB T: USB1 B: USB2 COM1 USBPWR_12 Socket 462 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT COM2 GAME_AUDIO Line Out Line In Mic In 01 23 45 AUX FP_LINE_IN BCS1 BCS2 CD Accelerated Graphics Port AGP MODEM FP_AUDIO FP_LO_SWR FP_LO_SWL CMI8738 6CH Audio Controller PCI1 ® A7S333 PRI_IDE DSW SEC_IDE C-Media PCI2 PCI3 SMARTCON LED AUDIO_EN SPDIF FLOPPY SMB CHA_FAN CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O JEN PCI4 RTL8801 CLRTC 2Mbit Firmware Hub PCI5 USBPWR_56 IEEE1394_3 IEEE1394_2 IEEE1394_1 USBPWR_34 USB_34 PANEL IDELED AFPANEL AMR USB_56 Optional components are grayed in the above motherboard layout. 8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 30.5cm (12.0in) SiS 745 Chipset ATX Power Connector