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All rights reserved. 1 P4AL-800 P4AL-800M User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2003 Copyright©2003 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 P4AL-800 P4AL-800M User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2003 Copyright©2003 ASRock INC.
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Exit Menu 29 3 Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-800 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-800M 8 1.5 ASRock I/OTM (P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M 9 2 Installation 10 2.1 Screw Holes 10 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.3 CPU Installation 11 2.4... 4.1 Installing Operating System 21 4.2 Support CD Information 21 4.2.1 Running Support CD 21 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 21 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 21 4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program 21 4.2.5 Contact Information 21 Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup 22 1 Advanced Menu 22 2 Security Menu 26...
Exit Menu 29 3 Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-800 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-800M 8 1.5 ASRock I/OTM (P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M 9 2 Installation 10 2.1 Screw Holes 10 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.3 CPU Installation 11 2.4... 4.1 Installing Operating System 21 4.2 Support CD Information 21 4.2.1 Running Support CD 21 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 21 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 21 4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program 21 4.2.5 Contact Information 21 Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup 22 1 Advanced Menu 22 2 Security Menu 26...
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... Appendix appearing on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4AL-800 motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) or ASRock P4AL-800M motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) ASRock P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M Quick Installation Guide ASRock Intel-ALi Support CD 1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66 / 100 / 133) 1 cable for purchasing ASRock P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard, a reliable motherboard...
... Appendix appearing on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4AL-800 motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) or ASRock P4AL-800M motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) ASRock P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M Quick Installation Guide ASRock Intel-ALi Support CD 1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66 / 100 / 133) 1 cable for purchasing ASRock P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard, a reliable motherboard...
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... AGP card (see CAUTION 3) USB 2.0: 4 default USB 2.0 ports and one extra set of USB 2.0 header to ASRock I/OTM: support two additional USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 2); 1.2 Specifications Platform: P4AL-800: ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) P4AL-800M: CPU: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) Socket 478 for DDR1 slot only, Max. 1GB...
... AGP card (see CAUTION 3) USB 2.0: 4 default USB 2.0 ports and one extra set of USB 2.0 header to ASRock I/OTM: support two additional USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 2); 1.2 Specifications Platform: P4AL-800: ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) P4AL-800M: CPU: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) Socket 478 for DDR1 slot only, Max. 1GB...
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...reference, see CAUTION 5) Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. When the CPU frequency of P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M is detected, the system will also be overclocked proportionally. While CPU overheat is set to perform over clocking, other than the recommended CPU ...clocks, such as PCI clock, AGP clock, and Memory clock will automatically shutdown. Supports jumperfree; Please check if the CPU fan on P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard! It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4. It may cause permanent damage! 4. SMBIOS...
...reference, see CAUTION 5) Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. When the CPU frequency of P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M is detected, the system will also be overclocked proportionally. While CPU overheat is set to perform over clocking, other than the recommended CPU ...clocks, such as PCI clock, AGP clock, and Memory clock will automatically shutdown. Supports jumperfree; Please check if the CPU fan on P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard! It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4. It may cause permanent damage! 4. SMBIOS...
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1.5 ASRock I/OTM (P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M) 1 2 3 10 9 1 Parallel port 2 RJ-45 port 3 Game port 4 Microphone (Pink) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 8 7 65 4 6 Line Out (Lime) 7 USB 2.0 ports 8 Serial port (COM1) 9 PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 10 PS/2 mouse port (Green) 9
1.5 ASRock I/OTM (P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M) 1 2 3 10 9 1 Parallel port 2 RJ-45 port 3 Game port 4 Microphone (Pink) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 8 7 65 4 6 Line Out (Lime) 7 USB 2.0 ports 8 Serial port (COM1) 9 PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 10 PS/2 mouse port (Green) 9
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Chapter 2 Installation P4AL-800 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) motherboard. P4AL-800M is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) motherboard; To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 10 ...
Chapter 2 Installation P4AL-800 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) motherboard. P4AL-800M is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) motherboard; To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 10 ...
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... in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 12 Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 1. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM...
... in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 12 Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 1. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM...
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The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Step 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. 2.6 ... and make sure that you start the installation. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 13 Step 2. Step 6. AGP slot: The AGP slot is completely seated on P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard! Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is already installed in the AGP slot...
The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Step 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. 2.6 ... and make sure that you start the installation. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 13 Step 2. Step 6. AGP slot: The AGP slot is completely seated on P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard! Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is already installed in the AGP slot...