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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5BV-C Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5BV-C Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink...
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... fix it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...; Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the...
... fix it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...; Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the...
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... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, ...and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes ...
... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, ...and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5BV-C Series motherboard! ASUS P5BV-C Series 1- Before you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CD Document Packing quantity Serial ATA signal cable Serial ATA power cable...
... of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5BV-C Series motherboard! ASUS P5BV-C Series 1- Before you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CD Document Packing quantity Serial ATA signal cable Serial ATA power cable...
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...channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of your computer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of system memory for the motherboard. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and is a new generation server class I /O controller hub...) provide the vital interfaces for faster and more efficient computing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with 1066 / 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
...channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of your computer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of system memory for the motherboard. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and is a new generation server class I /O controller hub...) provide the vital interfaces for faster and more efficient computing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with 1066 / 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
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... detection. The system fan Rotations Per Minute (RPM) is backward compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to... USB 1.1. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by carrying data in packets. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P5BV-C Series 1- See page 2‑25 ...
... detection. The system fan Rotations Per Minute (RPM) is backward compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to... USB 1.1. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by carrying data in packets. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P5BV-C Series 1- See page 2‑25 ...
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... page 4-33 for details. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product...
... page 4-33 for details. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5BV-C Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5BV-C Series
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...antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following ...shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all of the onboard LED. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-
...antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following ...shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all of the onboard LED. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-
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... in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Make sure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5BV-C/4L 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before...
... in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Make sure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5BV-C/4L 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before...
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FRNT_FAN1 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 Motherboard layout ATXPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 ISL 6312 COM1 REAR_FAN1 Marvell 8056 ICS 9LPRS918BKL Intel Bigby-v MCH LGA775 VGA1 Marvell ® 8056 LAN1_LAN2 32MB VRAM ... bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5BV-C BUZZ1 PCIE1 CPU_FAN1 CPUFAN_SET1 CHAFAN_SET1 FRNT_FAN2 PCIE3 PCI4 SB_PWR1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS CLRTC1 Intel ICH7R ICH RECOVERY1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3...
FRNT_FAN1 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 Motherboard layout ATXPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 ISL 6312 COM1 REAR_FAN1 Marvell 8056 ICS 9LPRS918BKL Intel Bigby-v MCH LGA775 VGA1 Marvell ® 8056 LAN1_LAN2 32MB VRAM ... bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5BV-C BUZZ1 PCIE1 CPU_FAN1 CPUFAN_SET1 CHAFAN_SET1 FRNT_FAN2 PCIE3 PCI4 SB_PWR1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS CLRTC1 Intel ICH7R ICH RECOVERY1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3...
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... sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 in the 775-land package. .... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is ...
... sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 in the 775-land package. .... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is ...
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Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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... holes on top of the groove pointing outward. Make sure to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2- Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 ... sure that you use Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan only. • Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan ...
... holes on top of the groove pointing outward. Make sure to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2- Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 ... sure that you use Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan only. • Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan ...
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... connector. • If there is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to use a 3-pin or 4-pin fan cable plug. CPU_FAN1 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to "2.6 Jumpers" for details. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B A B A B A B A 1 1 3. Refer to connect the CPU fan connector! Failure... do so may cause hardware monitoring errors. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.
... connector. • If there is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to use a 3-pin or 4-pin fan cable plug. CPU_FAN1 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to "2.6 Jumpers" for details. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B A B A B A B A 1 1 3. Refer to connect the CPU fan connector! Failure... do so may cause hardware monitoring errors. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.
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ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-11 A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on CPU fan installation. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. B A A B Refer to the documentation in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on the motherboard. 2.
ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-11 A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on CPU fan installation. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. B A A B Refer to the documentation in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on the motherboard. 2.
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... same vendor. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5BV-C/4L 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5BV-C/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512...module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2 / ... differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
... same vendor. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5BV-C/4L 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5BV-C/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512...module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2 / ... differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.