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... 3 Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/OTM 8 2 Installation 9 2.1 Screw Holes 9 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.3 CPU Installation 10 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 10 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 11 2.6 Expansion Slots 11 2.7 Jumpers Setup 12 2.8 Connectors 13 3 BIOS Setup 15 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility 15 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 15 3.1.2 Legend Bar 15 3.2 Main...
... 3 Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/OTM 8 2 Installation 9 2.1 Screw Holes 9 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.3 CPU Installation 10 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 10 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 11 2.6 Expansion Slots 11 2.7 Jumpers Setup 12 2.8 Connectors 13 3 BIOS Setup 15 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility 15 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 15 3.1.2 Legend Bar 15 3.2 Main...
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... motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4VX4 motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0" x 7.5", 30.5 x 19.0 cm) ASRock P4VX4 Quick Setup Guide ASRock P4VX4 Support CD 1 Cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133) 1 Cable for purchasing ASRock P4VX4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality...
... motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4VX4 motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0" x 7.5", 30.5 x 19.0 cm) ASRock P4VX4 Quick Setup Guide ASRock P4VX4 Support CD 1 Cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133) 1 Cable for purchasing ASRock P4VX4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality...
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... To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system. BIOS: OS: AMI BIOS; Supports "Plug and Play"; If the CPU is set to Microsoft® official document at http://www.microsoft.com/...HWDEV/BUS/usb/USB2support.asp 4. Although P4VX4 offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over clocking, other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of P4VX4...
... To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system. BIOS: OS: AMI BIOS; Supports "Plug and Play"; If the CPU is set to Microsoft® official document at http://www.microsoft.com/...HWDEV/BUS/usb/USB2support.asp 4. Although P4VX4 offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over clocking, other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of P4VX4...
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... following table lists the keys in the legend bar with its various sub-menus and select among the predetermined choices. Because the BIOS software is used to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the ...motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. The BIOS Setup Utility is a legend bar. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you see on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 3.1.2...
... following table lists the keys in the legend bar with its various sub-menus and select among the predetermined choices. Because the BIOS software is used to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the ...motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. The BIOS Setup Utility is a legend bar. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you see on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 3.1.2...
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... fields. Valid values for a highlighted field Loads all the setup items to default value Saves changes and exits Setup 3.2 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears. Navigation Key(s) / / + / Function Description Displays the General Help Screen Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper... menu for month, day, and year are Month: (Jan to Dec), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Dec Day: 01 - 31 Year: 1980 - 2099 P4VX4 BIOS P1.00 Pentium (R) 4 CPU 2400 MHz 512 KB F27 / 33 256 MB 256 MB / 166 MHz (DDR 333) None None None F1:Help Esc:Exit...
... fields. Valid values for a highlighted field Loads all the setup items to default value Saves changes and exits Setup 3.2 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears. Navigation Key(s) / / + / Function Description Displays the General Help Screen Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper... menu for month, day, and year are Month: (Jan to Dec), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Dec Day: 01 - 31 Year: 1980 - 2099 P4VX4 BIOS P1.00 Pentium (R) 4 CPU 2400 MHz 512 KB F27 / 33 256 MB 256 MB / 166 MHz (DDR 333) None None None F1:Help Esc:Exit...
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...hard disk drive, make configuration of cylinders, heads, and sectors per track for the remaining fields on Main menu and press to get into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to set all HDD parameters automatically. If the hard disk was already formatted on this sub-menu..., press key to return to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. After making your selections on an older system, the BIOS Setup may detect incorrect parameters. VERSION 3.31a Primary IDE Master: [ Setup Help ] Type Cylinders Heads Write Precompensation Sectors Maximum Capacity LBA ...
...hard disk drive, make configuration of cylinders, heads, and sectors per track for the remaining fields on Main menu and press to get into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to set all HDD parameters automatically. If the hard disk was already formatted on this sub-menu..., press key to return to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. After making your selections on an older system, the BIOS Setup may detect incorrect parameters. VERSION 3.31a Primary IDE Master: [ Setup Help ] Type Cylinders Heads Write Precompensation Sectors Maximum Capacity LBA ...
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... Pre-compensation Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Fast Programmed I/O Modes This allows user to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. Ultra DMA Mode Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable...
... Pre-compensation Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Fast Programmed I/O Modes This allows user to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. Ultra DMA Mode Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable...
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... memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. NOTE: Please pay attention to [Disabled] for better system stability. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - CPU Host Frequency: This shows current CPU host frequency of spread spectrum. Whether...or faster than the CPU frequency. 20 The DRAM frequency will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: "Advanced," "Security," "Power," "Boot," and "Exit." 1. Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup This section will be set to the specifications of the installed memory module(s). VERSION...
... memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. NOTE: Please pay attention to [Disabled] for better system stability. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - CPU Host Frequency: This shows current CPU host frequency of spread spectrum. Whether...or faster than the CPU frequency. 20 The DRAM frequency will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: "Advanced," "Security," "Power," "Boot," and "Exit." 1. Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup This section will be set to the specifications of the installed memory module(s). VERSION...
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... 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If [Always] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup. 24 If [Setup] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before BIOS setup. Set Supervisor Password: Press to set User Password. If you already have a password, you must enter your current...
... 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If [Always] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup. 24 If [Setup] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before BIOS setup. Set Supervisor Password: Press to set User Password. If you already have a password, you must enter your current...
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... saves the changes in CMOS RAM. If you press , original values will appear. If you press , it will save the current settings and exit the BIOS SETUP Utility. Load Default Settings: After you press , it will appear. 5. If you enter the submenu, the message "Load default settings" will be restored and... SETUP UTILITY - If you press , you enter the sub-menu, the message "Load setup original values" will appear. Discard Changes: After you will exit the BIOS Setup Utility without saving changes" will load the default values for all changes are discarded. 27
... saves the changes in CMOS RAM. If you press , original values will appear. If you press , it will save the current settings and exit the BIOS SETUP Utility. Load Default Settings: After you press , it will appear. 5. If you enter the submenu, the message "Load default settings" will be restored and... SETUP UTILITY - If you press , you enter the sub-menu, the message "Load setup original values" will appear. Discard Changes: After you will exit the BIOS Setup Utility without saving changes" will load the default values for all changes are discarded. 27