Introduction

The P4B533-M motherboard redefine high-performance for Pentium 4 with Intel 845E chipset and DDR 266 support. Overall system operation is enhanced with a peak 2.1 GB/s bandwidth, while 533MHz FSB supports the latest Intel P4 processors.

Enhanced 533MHz Front-Side-Bus

The P4B533-M supports all socket 478 P4 processors including Willamette and Northwood up to 2.2GHz+. The 533MHz FSB increases bandwidth and improves overall system performance.

DDR memory support

The ASUS P4B533-M and the Intel 845E chipset unlock the value of Pentium 4 technology with high-bandwidth DDR SDRAM. Supporting up to 2GB of PC2100/PC1600 and a peak bandwidth of 2.1GB/s, the P4B533-M enables enhanced performance in multimedia applications, video, audio, 3D games and more.

6 USB 2.0 ports

The ASUS P4B533-M features USB 2.0 and 1394 support. USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity specification for peripheral devices and features transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s, while 1394 is ideal for multimedia devices such as DV cameras.

Intel 10/100Mbps LAN (optional)

An Intel LAN PHY ensures convenient connectivity to your network, SOHO, and broadband.

ASUS Reliability

All ASUS motherboards are designed and tested to meet the highest quality standards. Responsive customer support and frequent BIOS and driver updates ensure that you're getting the fastest, most reliable performance - all the time. All ASUS motherboards are also backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

Comprehensive Software Bundle

All ASUS motherboards include a valuable software bundle of popular third party programs that enable you to enjoy the full capabilities of your ASUS product:

Trend® Micro PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program

ASUS® PC Probe for system monitoring

Cyberlink® PowerPlayer SE, Video Live Mail

Key Specification Summary

Supports Intel Pentium 4 socket 478 processors

Intel® i845E and ICH4 chipset

2 DIMMS slots for up to 2GB of PC2100/PC1600 DDR DRAM support

AGP 4X slot

2 ATA100 supports up to 4 IDE devices

6 USB 2.0 ports 3 PCI slots

C-Media® 9738-MX 4-channel audio (optional)

S/PDIF out interface (optional)

CPU

Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4

On-die 512KB L2 Cache with full speed

Chipset

Intel® 82845E MCH

Intel® 82801 DB ICH4

Front Side Bus

533 / 400 MHz

Memory

2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 2GB PC2100 / PC1600 ECC / non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory

Expansion Slots

1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only)

3 x PCI

IDE

2 x UltraDMA 100 / 66 / 33

Audio (optional)

C-Media 9738-MX 4-channel Audio CODEC

LAN (optional)

Intel® 82562ET PHY

IEEE-1394 (optional)

TI® 1394 controller with one 1394 port

Special Features

Power Loss Restart

Support S/PDIF out interface (on audio model only)

ASUS® EZ Flash™

AGP warning LED

Back Panel I/O

1 x Parallel

1 x Serial

1 x PS/2 Keyboard

1 x PS/2 Mouse

1 x 1394 (optional)

1 x Audio I/O (optional)

1 x RJ45 (optional)

4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1

Internal I/O Connectors

1 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connector support additional 2 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports

CPU / Chassis FAN connectors

20 pin ATX Power connector

4 pin ATX 12V Power connector

IDE LED connector, power LED connetor

Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus, SIR

S/PDIF out connector (optional)

CD / AUX / Modem audio in (optional)

GAME/MIDI connector

Front Audio Panel connector (optional)

BIOS

2Mb Flash ROM, Award® BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash

Industrial Standard

PCI 2.2, USB 2.0

Manageability

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus

Support CD

Drivers

ASUS® PC Probe™

Trend® Micro PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software with Windows® XP support

ASUS® LiveUpdate™ Utility

Cyberlink® PowerPlayer SE™, VideoLive Mail™

Accessories

User's manual

UltraDMA 100 / 66 cable

FDD cable

I/O shield

2-port USB2.0 / Game port module

Form Factor

microATX Form Factor 9.6" x 9.6" (24.5cm x 24.5cm)