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ASUS offers both Jumper-Free and DIP switch options for controlling your CPU and overclocking. I prefer using the BIOS myself as this is a more familiar territory for me and jumpers are just so old school. In the Jumper-Free (Default) state the board automatically detects your CPU and memory settings that make for quick posting times by eliminating user error.
The included rear I/O shield should fit most enclosures that offer the removable/replaceable option and should be used in most instances. The Rear I/O is only slightly modified offering four USB ports, two 1.1 and two 2.0 ports and sound connectors that go from side to side instead of up and down which is the standard ATX design.
If you want to manually adjust your motherboard options there are jumpers available for FSB and clock speed settings. I would highly recommend using the BIOS features themselves to attain a stable overclocking environment. The BIOS offers the user the ability to increase the FSB and clock speeds in 1MHz steps as well as allowing adjustments of the CPU Core Voltage Adjustments in 0.025V increments over default values.
If you need the latest BIOS update ASUS offers one of the easiest methods of doing so via their Live Update Utility that is very user friendly and safer than previous methods of BIOS flashing. ASUS Q-Fan technology 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. For those of you with the pre-P4 released power supply you are in good hands here as the P4T533 includes the 12V power adapter that allows connection of the older power supplies to then board. This can come in handy at upgrade time if you are using older system parts but I would still recommend a power supply upgrade to something akin to a P4 approved 350W or higher solution for maximum stability.
One thing that is rather cool is the ASUS Post Reporter which tells the user by voice what problems the system may be encountering upon the boot-up sequence. You can connect the system wires without hassle as the board has a very good silk screen allowing for easy identification of where your case wiring and cables attach to the board.
In a nutshell the P4T533 is a very well laid out board that offers the user a simple interface via the BIOS for adjusting and overclocking your system as well as just increasing system performance by slight BIOS alterations. Setup is easily attainable and can be done even by a novice user. Windows installation and the system drivers off the included CD offered no resistance making for a straightforward and quick setup time.
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