Introduction

P4B533 Series motherboards redefine high-performance for Pentium 4 with the 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. Available in a large variety of models, the ASUS P4B533 Series motherboard provides reliable and powerful solutions for all types of Pentium 4 systems.

Enhanced 533MHz Front-Side-Bus
The P4B533 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 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 enables enhanced performance in multimedia applications, video, audio, 3D games and more.

6-Channel Audio (optional)
The P4B533 uses an onboard C-Media audio controller, letting you enjoy 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.

Ultra-fast USB 2.0 Support
The ASUS P4B533 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.

Quiet and Efficient Fan Operation
ASUS Q-Fan™ intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading. The result is maximum fan power when you need it most and quiet operation when you don't.

System Voice Warnings
An unique onboard speech IC chip and ASUS POST Reporter™ provides clear explanations of system errors for quick and easy optimization. The P4B533 also includes Winbond^® Voice Editor allowing users to add customized system voice warnings and multi-language support.

Flexible Power Connectivity
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 necessary to support your P4 CPU.

Personalized Boot Up Logos
Get rid of boring boot up screens. ASUS MyLogo2™ personalizes and adds style to your system with customizable boot logos with up to 256 colors.

ASUS Multi-Language BIOS
Click here to check the latest BIOS status for multi-language support and download the latest BIOSes.

Expandability
The P4B533 is ultra-expandable with 6 standard PCI interfaces and connections for 6 USB 2.0 ports.

Extreme Overclocking
ASUS P4B533 offers the most overclocking options available to maximize your system performance.

• Easy DIP Switch or Jumperfree™ overclocking from BIOS
• Flexible CPU Core Voltage Adjustments in 0.025V increments over defaults
• Accurate 1MHz adjustments of system-bus-frequency
• Adjustable 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^® i845E and ICH4 chipset
• 3 DIMMS slots for up to 2GB of PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM support
• AGP 4X slot
• 2 ATA100 supports up to 4 IDE devices
• 6 USB 2.0 ports
• 6 PCI slots
• C-Media^® CMI8738-MX 6-channel audio (optional)
• S/PDIF-in/out interface (optional)