Introduction

The P4B533-VM introduces a new dimension for the P4 processors with a multi-faceted motherboard that offers a perfect balance of features, performance and value. With next-generation integrated Intel graphics, onboard audio and LAN, the P4B533-VM also supports latest technologies such as 533MHz FSB and USB 2.0. Whether its PC gaming, entertainment or work, the P4B533-VM is the perfect solution.

533MHz Front-Side-Bus support

The P4B533-VM supports all socket 478 P4 processors including Willamette and Northwood up to 2.4GHz+. The 533MHz FSB increases bandwidth and improves overall system performance.

6 USB 2.0 ports

The ASUS P4B533-VM features USB 2.0 support. USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity specification for peripheral devices and features transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s. Approximately forty times faster than conventional USB 1.1, USB 2.0 is backwards-compatible supporting all the USB devices of today and tomorrow.

ASUS EZ Flash

Updates BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable disks required.

Powerful Integrated Graphics

The P4B533-VM delivers powerful integrated 2D and 3D graphics for functionality and value. Add-in card (DVI/TI OUT) supported.

Extreme Overclocking

ASUS P4B533-VM offers the most overclocking options available to maximize your system performance.

Easy DIP Switch or Jumperfree™ overclocking from BIOS

Adjustable VIO memory voltage

Adjustable AGP/PCI freqency setting and CPU/MEM frequency ratio

Rock-solid stability

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® 845G and ICH4 chipset

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

1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only)

2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33

6 x USB 2.0 ports

3 x PCI slots

Realtek ALC650 6-channel audio (optional) Intel® 82562ET PHY (optional)

microATX form facto

CPU

Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4

On-die 512/256KB L2 Cache with full speed

Chipset

North Bridge: Intel® 845G

South Bridge: Intel® ICH4

Front Side Bus

533 / 400 MHz

Memory

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

Expansion Slots

1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only)

3 x PCI

IDE

2 x UltraDMA 100 / 66 / 33

VGA

i845G integrated graphic

Audio (optional)

Realtek ALC650 6-Channel CODEC

LAN (optional)

Intel® 82562ET PHY

Special Features

Power Loss Restart

AGP warning LED

CPU Throttle

STR (Suspend to RAM)

Support Add-in LCD & TV-Out Card

Support S/PDIF out interface

Back Panel I/O

1 x Parallel

1 x Serial

1 x PS/2 Keyboard

1 x PS/2 Mouse

1 x RJ45 (optional)

4 x USB 2.0

VGA port

Internal I/O Connectors

Chassis Intrusion

Front Panel Audio connector (optional)

Front USB 2.0 connector

Front Mic (optional)

CPU / Chassis FAN connectors

GAME / MIDI Connector

CD / AUX audio in (optional)

Headphone (optional)

20 pin ATX Power connector

BIOS

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

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

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

Drivers

ASUS® PC Probe™

Cyberlink® PowerPlayer SE™, VideoLive Mail™

ASUS® LiveUpdate™ Utility

Accessories

User's manual

IDE cable

FDD cable

9-pin COM cable

2-port USB2.0 / Game port module

I/O shield

Form Factor

microATX Form Factor 9.6" x 8.6"