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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. All rights reserved. 1
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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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... CPU support lists on page 22 offers more advanced BIOS setup information. 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...
... CPU support lists on page 22 offers more advanced BIOS setup information. 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...
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...'97 Audio PCI LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP); Chassis temperature sensing; 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 IDE: IDE1...
...'97 Audio PCI LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP); Chassis temperature sensing; 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 IDE: IDE1...
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...Management for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 5) Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. Although P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M offers stepless control, it is set to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system. Please check if the...AGP card in the AGP slot on the motherboard functions properly before you install the PC system. 3. When the CPU frequency of P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M is not recommended to Microsoft® official document at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx 5. ACPI 1.1 compliance...
...Management for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 5) Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. Although P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M offers stepless control, it is set to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system. Please check if the...AGP card in the AGP slot on the motherboard functions properly before you install the PC system. 3. When the CPU frequency of P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M is not recommended to Microsoft® official document at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx 5. ACPI 1.1 compliance...
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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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...ICs. 4. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 10 Chapter 2 Installation P4AL-800 is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the ... the chassis. Before you and damages to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. P4AL-800M is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) motherboard. Also remember to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place...
...ICs. 4. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 10 Chapter 2 Installation P4AL-800 is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the ... the chassis. Before you and damages to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. P4AL-800M is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) motherboard. Also remember to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place...
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... orientation. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 3. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs...
... orientation. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 3. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs...
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... Step 1. Step 4. Fasten the card to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. AGP slot: The AGP slot is completely seated on P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard! The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Step 2. Step 6.
... Step 1. Step 4. Fasten the card to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. AGP slot: The AGP slot is completely seated on P4AL-800 / P4AL-800M motherboard! The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Step 2. Step 6.