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P4AL-8X P4AL-8XM User Manual Version 1.0 Published July 2003 Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
P4AL-8X P4AL-8XM User Manual Version 1.0 Published July 2003 Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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...5. Exit Menu 28 3 Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-8X 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-8XM 8 1.5 ASRock I/OTM (P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM 9 2 Installation 10 2.1 Screw Holes 10 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.3 CPU Installation 11 2.4 Installation of...Operating System 20 4.2 Support CD Information 20 4.2.1 Running Support CD 20 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 20 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 20 4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program 20 4.2.5 Contact Information 20 Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup 21 1 Advanced Menu 21 2 Security Menu 25 ...
...5. Exit Menu 28 3 Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-8X 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-8XM 8 1.5 ASRock I/OTM (P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM 9 2 Installation 10 2.1 Screw Holes 10 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.3 CPU Installation 11 2.4 Installation of...Operating System 20 4.2 Support CD Information 20 4.2.1 Running Support CD 20 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 20 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 20 4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program 20 4.2.5 Contact Information 20 Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup 21 1 Advanced Menu 21 2 Security Menu 25 ...
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... Appendix appearing on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4AL-8X motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) or ASRock P4AL-8XM motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) ASRock P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM 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-8X / P4AL-8XM motherboard, a reliable motherboard...
... Appendix appearing on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4AL-8X motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) or ASRock P4AL-8XM motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) ASRock P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM 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-8X / P4AL-8XM motherboard, a reliable motherboard...
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... set of USB 2.0 header to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 2); Chassis fan tachometer PCI slots: P4AL-8X: 5 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 P4AL-8XM: 2 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 AGP slot: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP card (see CAUTION 3) USB 2.0: ...: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6; CPU overheat shutdown to ASRock I/OTM: support two additional USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 1); CPU fan tachometer; 1.2 Specifications Platform: P4AL-8X: ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) P4AL-8XM: CPU: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x ...
... set of USB 2.0 header to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 2); Chassis fan tachometer PCI slots: P4AL-8X: 5 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 P4AL-8XM: 2 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 AGP slot: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP card (see CAUTION 3) USB 2.0: ...: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6; CPU overheat shutdown to ASRock I/OTM: support two additional USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 1); CPU fan tachometer; 1.2 Specifications Platform: P4AL-8X: ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) P4AL-8XM: CPU: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x ...
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... to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system. Please check if the CPU fan on P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM motherboard! It may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU and the motherboard. 6 Power Management for advanced users... 1. SMBIOS 2.3.1 support; BIOS: OS: AMI legal BIOS; Supports "Plug and Play"; ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; About the setting of P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM is set to Microsoft® official document at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx 5. It may not work properly under Microsoft...
... to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system. Please check if the CPU fan on P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM motherboard! It may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU and the motherboard. 6 Power Management for advanced users... 1. SMBIOS 2.3.1 support; BIOS: OS: AMI legal BIOS; Supports "Plug and Play"; ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; About the setting of P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM is set to Microsoft® official document at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx 5. It may not work properly under Microsoft...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-8XM) 22 362 4 19.8cm (7.8 in) PS/2 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard CPU_FAN1 COM1 PGA478B 5 1 PARALLEL PORT ATXPWR1 DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR2 (64/... USB23 24 GGAAMMEE AAUUDDIIOO11 Line out LiLInnineein A8XN LAN PHY USB2.0 Chipset MMIniicc in CD1 5.1CH 23 AUX1 ` DDR400 ATA 133 20 Audio1 1 P4AL-8XM JR1 JL1 26 27 AGP 8X 25 AUDIO CODEC AGP1 19 7 8 IDE1 IDE2 CMOS Battery 2MB 11 BIOS PCI 1 Super I/O PCI 2 FLOPPY1 1 USB45 ALi M1563 CHA_FAN1 IR1 1 CLRTC1...
1.4 Motherboard Layout (P4AL-8XM) 22 362 4 19.8cm (7.8 in) PS/2 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard CPU_FAN1 COM1 PGA478B 5 1 PARALLEL PORT ATXPWR1 DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR2 (64/... USB23 24 GGAAMMEE AAUUDDIIOO11 Line out LiLInnineein A8XN LAN PHY USB2.0 Chipset MMIniicc in CD1 5.1CH 23 AUX1 ` DDR400 ATA 133 20 Audio1 1 P4AL-8XM JR1 JL1 26 27 AGP 8X 25 AUDIO CODEC AGP1 19 7 8 IDE1 IDE2 CMOS Battery 2MB 11 BIOS PCI 1 Super I/O PCI 2 FLOPPY1 1 USB45 ALi M1563 CHA_FAN1 IR1 1 CLRTC1...
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1.5 ASRock I/OTM (P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM) 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-8X / P4AL-8XM) 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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..., NEVER place your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, place it . Chapter 2 Installation P4AL-8X is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. To avoid damaging...that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before you uninstall any component. 2. P4AL-8XM is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) motherboard; Doing so may cause physical injuries to you handle ...
..., NEVER place your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, place it . Chapter 2 Installation P4AL-8X is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.8", 24.4 x 19.8 cm) motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. To avoid damaging...that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before you uninstall any component. 2. P4AL-8XM is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.8", 30.5 x 19.8 cm) motherboard; Doing so may cause physical injuries to you handle ...
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... card, read the documentation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. Step 6. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely... is already installed in a chassis). Fasten the card to install expansion cards that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM motherboard! Step 1. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the retaining clip...
... card, read the documentation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. Step 6. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely... is already installed in a chassis). Fasten the card to install expansion cards that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on P4AL-8X / P4AL-8XM motherboard! Step 1. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the retaining clip...