Asus A7S333 User Manual

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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
Chapter 1: Product introduction ............................................. 1
Welcome! ........................................................................................ 1
1.1 Package contents .................................................................. 1
1.2 Core Specifications ................................................................ 2
1.3 Special Features .................................................................... 3
1.4 Motherboard Components...................................................... 4
1.4.1 Component Locations ................................................ 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
2.3 Before you proceed ............................................................... 11
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................. 12
2.4.1 Overview ..................................................................12
2.4.2 Installing the CPU .................................................... 13
2.5 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
2.6 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
2.7 Switches and jumpers ...........................................................21
2.8 Connectors ...........................................................................27

Asus A7S333 Specifications

General

Brand	Asus
Model	A7S333
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Guidelines to prevent electrical shock hazards during handling and installation.

Operational Safety Guidelines

General safety advice for proper installation and component handling.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Core Specifications Overview

Details the main technical specifications and capabilities of the A7S333.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Motherboard Installation Guide

Provides instructions for installing the motherboard into a PC chassis.

Pre-Installation Precautions

Important safety and handling guidelines before proceeding with installation.

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the CPU onto the motherboard.

DIMM Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for inserting a DIMM into a memory socket.

Expansion Slots and Cards

Describes PCI and AGP slots and how to install expansion cards.

Switches and Jumpers Configuration

Covers DIP switches and jumpers for frequency and mode settings.

Motherboard Connectors Overview

Details various onboard connectors like PS/2, USB, IDE, and audio.

System Panel Connectors

Connectors for system LEDs, power switch, and reset switch.

Chapter 3: Powering Up

First Time System Startup

Guide on initial power-on and POST procedures.

Powering Off the Computer

Instructions on how to properly shut down the computer system.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating BIOS

Procedures for saving and updating the motherboard BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program Usage

Explains how to enter and navigate the BIOS Setup utility.

Advanced BIOS Menu

Covers CPU, cache, memory, AGP, PCI, IDE, and other advanced settings.

Chip Configuration Settings

Sets optimal timings for SDRAM modules based on SPD data.

I/O Device Configuration

Configures onboard serial ports, parallel port, and floppy drive assignments.

PCI Configuration Settings

Manages PCI slot IRQs, VGA BIOS, and USB function.

Onboard PCI Devices Control

Power Menu Options

Power Up Control Settings

Boot Menu Configuration

BIOS Exit Menu Options

Chapter 5: Software Support

Operating System Installation Guide

A7S333 Motherboard Support CD Details

Included Software Utilities

ASUS PC Probe Utility Details

ASUS Live Update Utility