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User Manual - Page 3
Installation 10
Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.1 CPU Installation 11 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 12 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots 13 2.5 Jumpers Setup 14 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 15 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 18 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs ....... 18 2.9 Installing...
User Manual - Page 5
... design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. In case any modifications of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock P4VM8 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm)
ASRock P4VM8 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4VM8 Support CD One 80...
User Manual - Page 6
1.2 Specifications
Platform:
Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm
CPU:
Socket 478, supports Intel® Pentium® 4 (Prescott, Northwood,
Willimate) / Celeron® processor
Chipsets:
North Bridge:
VIA PM800, FSB @ 800/533/400 MHz,
with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready
(see CAUTION 1)
South Bridge:
VIA VT8237R, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133, SATA 1.5Gb...
User Manual - Page 7
... 2.3.1 support
CPU frequency stepless control
(only for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® 98 / ME. 5. Although this motherboard! ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 PS/2 keyboard port,
1 VGA port,
1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support,
6 ready-to-use a 3.3V AGP card on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is detected, the...
User Manual - Page 8
... 30 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
8 1.3 Motherboard Layout
...SATA
1 USB67
PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN
1
1
SPEAKER1 HDLED RESET
SATA2
SATA1
DDR400 Prescott 800
DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
ATXPWR1
FLOPPY1
24.4cm (9.6 in)
7 8 9
10 11 12 13
20
19
18 17 16 15 14
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 4 CPU Socket...
User Manual - Page 11
... instruction manuals of the socket lever. For proper installation, please kindly refer to dissipate heat. Step 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to avoid bending of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard adopts 478-pin CPU socket to a 90° angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket...
User Manual - Page 13
... firmly until the card is completely seated on P4VM8 motherboard. Fasten the card to the chassis with v.92 Modem
functionality. AGP slot: The AGP slot is already installed in a chassis). Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Please read the documentation of your motherboard is used to insert an ASRock MR card with screws. Align the card connector...
User Manual - Page 18
... Functions for SATA HDDs
P4VM8 motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA Devices. STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the SATA HDD. However, please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. You may install SATA hard disks on and in working condition. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to install the SATA hard disks...
User Manual - Page 19
... RAID functions, please follow the below steps. After making a SATA driver diskette and using "SATA RAID BIOS" to VIA RAID Tool", which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ SATA RAID BIOS and the document in the support CD, "Guide to set RAID configuration. Start to set RAID configuration, you will start to use "VIA RAID...
User Manual - Page 21
... see on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
3.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to locate and load the
Operating System
Security
To set up the default system device to configure your system. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions...
User Manual - Page 22
... the system overview
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced
H/W Monitor
Boot
Security
Exit
System Overview
System Time System Date
[17:00:09] [Thu 04/28/2005]
BIOS Version
: P4VM8 BIOS P1.00
Processor Type : Intel (R) Pentium (R) 4 CPU 2.40 GHz
Processor Speed : 2400 MHz
Cache Size
: 512KB
Microcode Update : 0F24/1E
Total Memory DIMM 1 DIMM 2
: 256MB with...
User Manual - Page 24
... of this option is selected, the motherboard will allow better tolerance for this motherboard.
It will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. CPU Thermal Throttling You may also select other value as Microsoft® Windows® XP. Ratio Actual Value This is set to [Enabled].
24 Set to [Auto] if using Microsoft®...
User Manual - Page 25
... disable the feature of this to [Auto]. When the total memory is equal or above 256MB, the share memory size will free the PCI Bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. otherwise, please set to select among [Normal] and [High] for graphics memory. If the installed AGP card is [High].
PCI Delay Transaction Enable PCI...
User Manual - Page 33
... UTILITY
Main
Advanced
H/W Monitor
Boot
Security
Exit
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password Change User Password
Install or Change the password. 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot From Network VIA SATA Raid Utility Bootup Num-Lock
[Disabled] [Enabled] [On...
User Manual - Page 35
... on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.
4.2.2 Drivers Menu
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your computer. Refer to install it.
4.2.4 Contact Information
If you may contact your CD-ROM...
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