Asus Terminator P4 533A User manual

Barebone System
®
Terminator P4 533A
User’s Guide

2
Checklist
Disclaimer/Copyrights
Product Name: ASUS Terminator P4 533A Barebone System
Manual Revision: First Edition V1 E1184
Release Date: January 2003
Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
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Features
Table of contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights .................................................................... 2
Notices ........................................................................................... 5
Safety information .......................................................................... 6
About this guide.............................................................................. 7
ASUS contact information .............................................................. 9
System package contents ............................................................ 10
Chapter 1: System Introduction.......................................... 11
1.1 Front Panel Features........................................................... 12
1.2 Rear Panel Features ........................................................... 13
1.3 Internal Features ................................................................. 14
Chapter 2: Basic Installation............................................... 15
2.1 Remove the cover ............................................................... 16
2.2 Detach the drive frame ........................................................ 17
2.3 Install a CPU ....................................................................... 19
2.4 Install the CPU heatsink and fan ......................................... 21
2.5 Install system memory......................................................... 23
2.6 Install a hard disk drive........................................................ 24
2.7 Install a CD-ROM drive ....................................................... 26
2.8 Install an expansion card..................................................... 28
2.9 Re-connect cables............................................................... 29
2.9.1 LED cables............................................................ 29
2.9.2 UAEX and card reader modules ........................... 30
2.10 Replace the cover ............................................................... 31
2.11 Connect External Devices ................................................... 33
2.12 Power Supply Specifications ............................................... 34
2.12.1 Input Characteristics ............................................. 34
2.12.2 Output Characteristics........................................... 34
2.12.3 Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) ............................. 34
Chapter 3: Motherboard Info............................................... 35
3.1 Introduction.......................................................................... 36
3.2 Motherboard components ................................................... 36
3.3 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 39

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3.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)............................................ 40
3.5 System memory .................................................................. 41
3.5.1 Memory configurations.......................................... 41
3.6 Expansion slots ................................................................... 42
3.6.1 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 42
3.6.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments............................ 42
3.6.3 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................. 42
3.7 Jumpers............................................................................... 43
3.8 Connectors .......................................................................... 45
Chapter 4: BIOS Information............................................... 53
4.1 Managing and updating the BIOS ....................................... 54
4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time......... 54
4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures ................................... 56
4.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 58
4.2.1 BIOS menu bar ..................................................... 59
4.2.2 Legend bar ............................................................ 59
4.3 Main Menu........................................................................... 61
4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave................... 63
4.3.2 Keyboard Features................................................ 67
4.4 Advanced Menu .................................................................. 68
4.4.1 Chip Configuration ................................................ 70
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ....................................... 72
4.4.3 PCI Configuration.................................................. 74
4.5 Power Menu ........................................................................ 77
4.5.1 Power Up Control.................................................. 79
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor.................................................. 81
4.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................... 83
4.7 Exit Menu ............................................................................ 85
Chapter 5: Starting up ......................................................... 87
5.1 Install an operating system.................................................. 88
5.2 Support CD information....................................................... 88
5.2.1 Running the support CD........................................ 88
5.2.2 Installation menus ................................................. 89
5.2.3 Software and drivers description........................... 90
5.3 Software information ........................................................... 92
5.3.1 ASUS Update........................................................ 92
5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe.................................................... 94

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
WARNING!
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.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure
that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the
signal cables are connected.
•Before connecting or removing cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in
your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical
outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact
a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the
documentation that came with the package.
•Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly
connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any
damage, contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away
from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS Terminator P4 533A Barebone System. This guide is intended
for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of
personal computers.
How this guide is organized
This document contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System Introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator P4
533A barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear
panel features, and the internal features.
2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter tells how to install components into the barebone system
through illustrated step-by-step instructions.
3. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
This chapter gives information about the P4SC-EA motherboard that
came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector locations. It also includes information
on the USB/audio board located on the front panel.
4. Chapter 4: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. It includes detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters.
5. Chapter 5: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and
utilities that came with the support CD.

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Safeguards
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING! Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION! Information to prevent damage to the
components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE Tips and additional information to aid in
completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed on
page 9.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
About this guide

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AS S contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
Support Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,
Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com
Support Email: [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Support Hotline: MB/Others: [phone]
Notebook (Tel): [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
Web Site: www.asuscom.de

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System package contents
Check your ASUS Terminator P4 533A pacakge for the following items:
1. Barebone system
2. ASUS P4SC-EA motherboard
3. Switching power supply (PFC or non-PFC)
4. 1.44MB floppy disk drive
5. CD-ROM Drive (optional)
6. 56K PCI modem card (optional)
7. Support CD
8. User’s guide
IMPORTANT
If you are assembling the system by yourself, make sure to prepare all
the components before starting. It saves you a lot of time not having to
hunt down components when you need them.
NOTE
Optional items may not be present in your package.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your dealer
immediately.

11 ASUS Terminator P4 533A Barebone System
This chapter gives a general description of
the ASUS Terminator P4 533A barebone
system. It includes introduction on the front
and rear panel features, and the internal
features.
System Introduction
Chapter 1

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1.1 Front Panel Features
The ASUS Terminator P4 533A barebone system is composed of the
ASUS P4SC-EA motherboard, a power supply, and a floppy disk drive in
the ASUS TriOptix form factor chassis. The chassis front bezel may vary
as shown.
NOTE
The CD-ROM drive and modem card are optional items.
The lower part of the front panel is a door that covers accessible I/O
features including a CF card reader, two USB 2.0 ports (Ports 2 and 3), a
headphone jack, and a microphone jack.
Open chassis 1 I/O door by pressing the dotted area of the door.
Open chassis 2 I/O door by flipping up the door.
USB 2.0 Ports Headphone Jack
Microphone Jack
Front Panel
I/O Door
CF card reader USB 2.0 Ports Headphone Jack
Microphone Jack
CF card reader
CD-ROM Drive
(optional)
Floppy Drive
Power Button
HDD LED
Power LED
Chassis 1 Chassis 2

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1.2 Rear Panel Features
The rear panel of the ASUS Terminator P4 533A barebone system
includes the standard PC99 I/O connectors for external devices, power
supply socket, and optional modem connectors.
The following figure shows the rear panel features.
CAUTION!
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment will seriously damage
the system!
Voltage Selector
The switching power supply that came with
the system has a voltage selector switch
below the power socket. Use this switch to
select the appropriate voltage according to
the voltage supply in your area.
If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V,
set the switch to 115V.
If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V,
set the switch to 230V. 115V/230V
Voltage Selector
Game/MIDI Connector
Serial Port (COM1)
PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
Parallel Connector
VGA Port
Line Out Connector
Line In Connector
Microphone Connector
LAN Connector (RJ-45)
USB Connectors (Ports 0&1)
Modem (optional) Power Socket

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1.3 Internal Features
The figure below shows the internal view of the system when you remove
the cover and flip out the drive frame. The standard components already
installed in the system and the locations of the available drive bays are
pointed out.
NOTE
The system may come with either a PFC (Power Factor Correction) or
non-PFC power supply.
Motherboard PFC Power SupplyModem Card
(optional) USB/audio Board
Two 5.25” Drive Bays
(Optional CD-ROM) 3.5” HDD Drive Bay 3.5” Floppy Drive
Game/MIDI/COM1
Extension Module
Non-PFC
Power Supply

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This chapter tells how to install components
into the barebone system through illustrated
step-by-step instructions.
Basic Installation
Chapter 2

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2.1 Remove the cover
The chassis cover is secured by a thumbscrew located on the rear panel.
Follow these steps to remove the
chassis cover.
1. Turn the captive thumbscrew
counter-clockwise to release
the cover. You don’t have to
remove the thumbscrew from
the chassis.
2. Place your hands on both
corners of the front panel, just
beside the CD-ROM frame.
Push on the CD-ROM area
with your thumbs until the
cover tilts forward.
3. While supporting the front
panel with one hand, place
your other hand on the top
rear edge of the cover and
carefully lift the cover from the
chassis.
Thumbscrew
TIP
Another way to release the cover is
to place your hands underneath the
front panel edge, then push the
inner chassis with your thumbs
while pulling the panel with your
other fingers.

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2.2 Detach the drive frame
IMPORTANT
You must release the power socket module from the rear panel before
detaching the drive frame to avoid breaking the power cable.
Follow these steps to detach the
drive frame.
1. Place the chassis on a flat
surface and turn it on its side.
2. The power socket and voltage
selector switch are attached to
a metal module secured to
the rear panel by a screw.
Remove the screw to release
the power socket module.
Power socket
module screw
Power socket module

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3. Place your thumb on the right
edge of the power socket
module, then slide the module
to the right until it is
completely detached from the
rear panel.
4. Unlatch the drive frame by
pulling it outward.
NOTE
The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is attached to the
main chassis. It is not necessary to completely detach the drive frame
from the chassis when installing components.
5. Carefully lay the drive frame
alongside the main chassis
frame.
Drive frame
Swivel edge

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2.3 Install a CPU
The P4SC-EA motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero
Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 478/Northwood Processor.
Follow these steps to install a CPU.
1. Locate the 478-pin CPU
socket on the motherboard.
Socket lever
90 -100
2. Unlock the socket by pressing
the lever sideways then lifting
it up to a 90°-100°angle.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100°angle, otherwise
the CPU does not fit in completely.
478-pin CPU socket

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3. Position the CPU above the
socket such that its marked
corner (gold mark) matches
the base of the socket lever.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into
the socket until it fits in place.
CAUTION
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
5. When the CPU is in place,
press it firmly on the socket
while you push down the
socket lever to secure the
CPU. The lever clicks on the
side tab to indicate that it is
locked.
Gold mark