Introduction

The ASUS P4T533-C incorporates the Intel 850E chipset with high-bandwidth 1066MHz RDRAM support to deliver the best performance for latest 533MHz FSB Pentium 4 processors. A maximum 2GB of RDRAM is supported with a peak bandwidth reaching up to 4.2GB/s. Play the most advanced 3D games without a glitch, and get the best performance out of today's memory intensive applications. The ASUS P4T533-C and Pentium 4 combine to provide an ideal scalable, high performance platform for desktops and workstations.

533MHz FSB Support

Featuring the Intel® 850E chipset to support latest 533MHz front side bus Pentium 4 CPU and RDRAM memory.

1066 MHz Rambus memory support

Dual channel 1066 MHz Rambus architecture provide 4.2GB/s bandwidth. The maximum memory capacity is 2GB.

4 USB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers.

ASUS® EZ Flash™

With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.

6-Channel Audio (optional)

You can enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.

ASUS® Post Reporter™

An unique onboard speech IC chip and ASUS POST Reporter™ provides clear explanations of system errors for quick and easy optimization. The P4T533-C also includes Winbond Voice Editor allowing users to add customized system voice warnings and multi-language support.

Extreme Overclocking

ASUS P4T533-C offers robust overclocking options to maximize your system performance.

Easy DIP Switch or Jumperfree™ overclocking from BIOS.

Flexible CPU Core Voltage Adjustments in 0.025V increments over defaults

Rock-solid stability

S/PDIF out interface (on audio model only)

Enjoy complete 5.1 audio with the free bundled S/PDIF out module for easy connectivity between your motherboard and Home Theater system.

ASUS® EZ Plug™

The ASUS EZ Plug power connector lets you use your existing power supply and eliminates the need to buy a special ATX 12V power supply to support your Pentium 4 CPU.

AGP Warning LED

ASUS has designed into this motherboard an AGP Warning LED. The AGP Warning LED automatically stops you from turning on your system with incompatible voltage AGP (3.3V) cards, and protects from permanently damaging your motherboard.

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

CPU

Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4

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

Chipset

Intel® 82850E MCH

Intel® 82801 BA ICH2

FSB

533 / 400 MHz

Memory

4 x 184-pin RIMM Sockets support max. 2GB PC800* / PC1066 ECC / non-ECC 16 bit RDRAM memory

Expansion Slots

1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only)

5 x PCI

IDE Ports

2 x UltraDMA 100 / 66 / 33

Audio (optional)

Realtek® ALC650 6-channel CODEC

LAN (optional)

Intel® 82562ET PHY

USB 2.0

NEC USB2.0 Controller

4 USB 2.0 Ports

Special Features

Power Loss Restart

ASUS® JumperFree

Vcore adjustable

Support ASUS® iPanel

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

ASUS® POST Reporter

ASUS® EZ Plug™

ASUS® EZ Flash

AGP warning LED

Back Panel I/O

1 x Parallel

2 x Serial

1 x PS/2 Keyboard

1 x PS/2 Mouse

1 x Audio I/O (optional)

1 x RJ45 (optional)

2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1

2 x USB 1.1

Internal I/O Connectors

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

1 x USB 1.1 connector support additional 2 USB 1.1 ports

CPU / Power / 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)

ASUS® iPanel connector

GAME/MIDI connector (optional)

CD / AUX / Modem audio in (optional)

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 1.1, 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™

ASUS® LiveUpdate™ Utility

Cyberlink® PowerPlayer SE™, VideoLive Mail™

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

Form Factor

ATX 12.0" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm)