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v Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system ................................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ...................................................... 5-15.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 5-1 5.2.2 Main menu ...

vi FCC/CDC statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that ma...

vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signalcabl...

viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing theASUS P4B533-V motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the P4B533-V motherboard. Itincludes br...

ix Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for productand software updates. 1. ASUS Websites The AS...

x ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: [email protected] Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-71...

xi P4B533-V specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA IDE Audio (optional) LAN (optional) Special features Rear panel I/O (continued on the next page) Socket 478 for Intel ® Pentium ® 4 On-die 512KB L2 cache Intel 82845G MCHIntel 82801 ICH4 533/400 MHz 3 x 18...

xii Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents P4B533-V specifications summary * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB portsCPU/Power/Chassis fan connectors20-pin/4-pin ATX power connectorsI...

Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of theP4B533-V motherboard. It includes briefexplanations of the special attributes of themotherboard and the new technology itsupports. Product introduction

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1 1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview .......................

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS ® P4B533-V motherboard! The ASUS P4B533-V motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUSquality motherboards! The P4B533-V incorporates the Int...

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The P4B533-V motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor with 512KBL2 cache on 0.13 micron process features ...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 1-3 Digital audio interface On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to accommodatethe bundled Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) In/Out module, whichsupports coaxial interfaces. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound andenhanced 3D audio while p...

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking The P4B533-V overclocking features: • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • adjustable FSB/DDR/AGP frequency ratio • adjustable CPU V CORE , and DDR memory and AGP voltages • Steple...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 1-5 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to preventoverheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) ismonitored for timely failure detection. The system voltage levels aremonitored to ensure s...

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Motherboard overview Before you install the P4B533-V motherboard, familiarize yourself with itsphysical configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboardinstallation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboardspecifications ...

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIP switches (DSW1). This 6-switch Dual Inline Package (DIP)allows you to set the CPU external frequency. ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12Vplug from the ATX 12V power supply. CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (Z...

Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter describes the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includesdetails on the switches, jumpers, andconnectors on the motherboard.

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 2-1 2.1 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The P4B533-V uses the ATXform factor that measures 12 inches x 9.0 inches (30.5 x 22.86 cm). Do not overtighte...

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard layout The audio and LAN features are optional. These components aregrayed out in the above motherboard layout. 22.86cm (9.0in) 30.5cm (12.0in) PCI1 PANEL1 FLOPPY1 IDE1 Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) P4B533-V ® ATX12V TRPWR1 JEN1 COM1 P ARALLEL PO...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 2-3 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a sa...

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero InsertionForce (ZIF) socket. The socket is designed for the Intel Pentium 4Processor in the 478-pin package with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micronprocess. This pro...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 2-5 2.4.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-10...

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPUinto the socket to prevent ...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 2-7 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Retention Module Base CPU Heatsink The retention module base is already instal...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 2-9 2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeledCPU_FAN1. 3. Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan...

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GBsystem memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/1600 DIMMs. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so ...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 2-11 2.5.2 Memory configurations 2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removingDIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may causesevere damage to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to inst...

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retainingclips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 2-13 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas six PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. Thefollowing sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards thatthey support. 2.6.1 Installing...

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* ...

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Switches and jumpers The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. Thewhite block represents the switch position. The illustration below showsthe ON and OFF positions of the switches. 1. JumperFree™ mode (JEN1) This jumper allows you to enab...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 2-19 5. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-upfeature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up thecomputer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is theSpace Bar). This feature ...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 2-23 12. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) These solder points allow you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC)RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, andsystem setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. TheRAM data in CMOS, that include system setup i...

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard. Always connect ribbon cables with the red stripe to Pin 1 on theconnectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connectoron hard drives and CD-ROM drive...

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature.This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassisintrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassiscomponent, the sensor...

Chapter 3 Powering up This chapter describes the power upsequence and gives information on theBIOS beep codes.

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a pow...

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support aspecial feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives youvocal POST messages and alerts to inform you of system events and bootstatus. In case of a boot failure, you wi...

3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.3 Powering off the computer You must first exit the operating system and shut down the system beforeswitching off the power. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATXpower switch after exiting or shutting down the operating system. If youuse Windows 95/98/2000/XP, cl...

Chapter 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus.Detailed descriptions of the BIOSparameters are also provided.

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS It is recommended that you save a copy of the motherboard’s originalBIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the originalBIOS later. 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature...

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 5. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _” , type in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, thenpress <Enter>. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name thatyou typed. When found, the following message ...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 4-3 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS byuploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on themotherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BI...

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press <Enter>.

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 4-5 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) andsave to the boot floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3. At the “A:\” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <...

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary.This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of updatefailures. When the programming is done, the message “Flashed Successful...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that you canupdate using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,reconfiguring ...

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic systemconfiguration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to theadvanced features. POWER Use this menu to configure and enabl...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 4-9 General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from anymenu by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. TheGeneral Help screen list...

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and secondare Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab>or <Shift> + &l...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 4-13 If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None]. Other options for the Type field are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - for ZIP-compatible disk drives [MO]...

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Translation Method [LBA] Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing(LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used withoutregard for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessaryfor drives with more than 5...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 4-17 4.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed [Manual] When the motherboard is set to JumperFree™ mode, this field allows youto select the internal frequency of the CPU. Select [Manual] if you want tomake changes to the two subsequent fields. Note that selecting afrequency hi...

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be insynchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency.The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPUFrequency (MHz). Configuration...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 4-21 4.4.1 Chip Configuration The SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) become configurable only whenyou set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. SDRAM CAS Latency (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command andthe time...

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command tothe DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [2T] [3T] SDRAM Active Precharge Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD) This item controls the number of DDR SDRA...

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This featureturns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period ofinactivity. Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power savin...

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]POWER Temperature [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays themotherboard and CPU temperatures. If your power supply comes with a two-pin thermal sensor cable, connectt...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 4-33 If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following errormessage appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Powersetup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 tocontinue or DEL to enter SETUP”. Fan Speed Ratio [10/15] This it...

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootdevices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or<Space> key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you candemote devices. Promotion or de...

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.7 Exit Menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSetup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from themenu bar to display the following menu. Exit Saving Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this o...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 4-37 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if youpress <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load defaultvalues. Select Exit Saving C...

Chapter 5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with themotherboard package.

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-1 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version andcorresponding updates so you can maximize the features of yourhardware. Because motherboard settings and ...

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you directly to the mainmenu. The main menu displays an image of the motherboard, and thebuttons and icons that link you to the software, drivers, utilities, and otherinformation contained in the support CD. I...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-3 5.2.3 Software menu The software menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports. The highlighted items indicate that they areavailable for your motherboard. Simply click on a specific item then followthe installation wizard to ins...

5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Winbond Voice Editor This program is for recording and customizing wave files for the ASUSPOST Reporter™. Use this program if you wish to change the defaultvocal POST messages. See section “3.2 Vocal POST messages” for a listof the default messages. Cyberlink Video an...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-5 5.2.4 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The drivers menu is composed of two screens. Click on the Next button on the lower right corn...

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information button displays as stated. You mayalso find this information on page x of this user guide. 5.2.5 DOS Utility menu The DOS utility menu shows the Flash BIOS utility DOS version. You canuse this utilit...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-7 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on themotherboard and the contents of the support CD. This section shows thepop-up windows that appear when you click the icons. Motherboard Info The window displays ...

5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Technical Support Form The window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that youhave to fill up when requesting technical support. Readme The window displays the contents of the support CD and a briefdescription of each in text format.

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help orreadme file that came with the software for more information. This section provides details on th...

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to completethe update process. If you selected the option to updatethe BIOS from a file, a window popsup prompting you to locate t...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-11 6. The next screen prompts you to flash the original BIOS to updateit with the new boot logo. ClickFlash to update the BIOS. 7. When finished, click Exit, then reboot your computer.Your system boots with the newboot logo. Instead of starting from ASUS Update...

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe The ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor yourcomputer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, andtemperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful informationabout your computer, such as h...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-13 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the itemsbeing monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC temperature (forsupported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold le...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-15 Device Summary Shows a summary of devicespresent in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to thePC, such as CPU type, CPUspeed, and internal/externalfrequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside ofthe ASUS Probe modules. To ...

5-16 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probeicon brings up a menu toopen or exit ASUS PC Probeand pause or resume allsystem monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probesenses a problem with your PC,portions of the ASUS PC Probeicon change to red, the PCspeaker beeps...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-17 5.3.4 E-Color 3Deep The 3Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD colormonitor and maximize the color quality of all graphical applications. Youmay also tune your internet applications to match “true” internet sourcecolors with the color display...

5-18 Chapter 5: Software support 4. Select the color squares that most closely blend and match with thebackground. 2. Follow the instructions to manually adjust the brightness level of the monitor. 3. Select the faintest of the three colors: blue , red , and green . 3Deep Color Tuning 1. Select the ...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-19 6. When a message appears indicating that the tuning processis complete, click Finish . 5. The next step repeats the color matching process to achieve fullcolor quality. 7. Click on the Set Up Now button to connect to the Internet. Follow thescreen instructi...

5-20 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.5 Winbond Voice Editor The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocalPOST messages. Install the software from the software menu in thesupport CD. See section “5.2.3 Software menu”. Follow these steps to use the Winbond Voice Editor. Launching...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-21 Changing the default language 1. Click on the Load button. a window showing the availablelanguages appears. 2. Select your desired language then click Open. The event messagesfor the language you selectedappear on the Voice Editor screen. For some languages,...

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support You may want to create a separate folder for your wave files so youcan locate them easily in one place. Customizing your POST messages If your language is not in the selection or if you wish to record your ownPOST messages to replace the pre-installed wave files, you...

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.6 Multi-Channel Audio Feature The C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Applications are included in theSupport CD that came with your motherboard package. Install theseprograms to enable the multi-channel audio feature. You may also launch the Mixer byclicking on the Sta...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide 5-25 Running the C-Media Audio Demo Program The C-Media audio demoprogram allows you to test andfine tune your speaker system.To launch the the multi-channelaudio demo program, click on Start from your desktop, then select PCI Audio Applications/ Multi-Channel Au...

Index This part contains an alphabetical list of thetopics found in this document.

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide I-1 A Accelerated Graphics Port 2-15Acrobat Reader 5-4ASUS ASIC 1-9ASUS EZ Flash 4-1ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 1-8, 2-27ASUS iPanel 2-32ASUS MyLogo™ 1-3, 5-10ASUS PC Probe 5-12ASUS POST Reporter 1-3, 5-20ASUS Q-Fan 1-4, 4-32ASUS Update 5-9ATAPI CD-ROM 4-34Audio controlle...

ASUS P4B533-V motherboard user guide I-3 PIO Mode 4-15Plug & Play O/S 4-35Power Management 4-28Power On Self Test 4-35PS/2 Keyboard Port 1-10PS/2 Mouse Port 1-10PS/2 Mouse Function Control 4-20 R RTC RAM clearing 2-23 S SDRAM Active Precharge Delay 4-19CAS Latency 4-21Configuration 4-21Idle Time...