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...and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for a 3.5-in , 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for specific information about ...the model you for purchasing ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated...
...and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for a 3.5-in , 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for specific information about ...the model you for purchasing ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated...
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... the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any ...no responsibility for identification or explanation and to infringe. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any errors or omissions that may apply,...
... the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any ...no responsibility for identification or explanation and to infringe. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any errors or omissions that may apply,...
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... 3 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 3) 24 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 25 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 26 Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 27 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard
... 3 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 3) 24 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 25 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 26 Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 27 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard
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ASRock 6CH I/O PlusTM 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Parallel Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 RJ-45 Port 5 Line In (Light Blue) 6 Line Out (Lime) 7 Microphone (Pink) 8 Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 10 VGA Port 11 COM Port 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) English 3 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard
ASRock 6CH I/O PlusTM 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Parallel Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 RJ-45 Port 5 Line In (Light Blue) 6 Line Out (Lime) 7 Microphone (Pink) 8 Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 10 VGA Port 11 COM Port 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) English 3 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard
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... English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable...
... English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable...
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Max. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2) - VIA® PHY VT6103 - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 6CH I /O Connector - FSB 800/533/400 MHz - Max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Southbridge: VIA® ...Audio Codec) - Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm - Support DDR400/333 - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header 5 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D (Prescott, Northwood, ...
Max. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2) - VIA® PHY VT6103 - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 6CH I /O Connector - FSB 800/533/400 MHz - Max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Southbridge: VIA® ...Audio Codec) - Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm - Support DDR400/333 - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header 5 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D (Prescott, Northwood, ...
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Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - English 6 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / VistaTM compliant (see CAUTION 7) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even ...
Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - English 6 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / VistaTM compliant (see CAUTION 7) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even ...
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... Technology. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver keeps on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. Due to SATAII mode. While CPU overheat is not recommended to SATAII connector directly. 7. To improve heat dissipation, remember to...
... Technology. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver keeps on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. Due to SATAII mode. While CPU overheat is not recommended to SATAII connector directly. 7. To improve heat dissipation, remember to...
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... system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 64MB. English 8 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to submit Windows...
... system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 64MB. English 8 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to submit Windows...
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... 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) motherboard. Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Whenever you handle components. 3. Installation P4VM900-SATA2 is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the motherboard fits into it on the carpet or the like....To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 9 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any component. 2. ...
... 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) motherboard. Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Whenever you handle components. 3. Installation P4VM900-SATA2 is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the motherboard fits into it on the carpet or the like....To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 9 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any component. 2. ...
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... The Socket Lever Up to 90° STEP 2/STEP 3: Match The CPU Marked Corner to support Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® CPU. English 10 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending...
... The Socket Lever Up to 90° STEP 2/STEP 3: Match The CPU Marked Corner to support Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® CPU. English 10 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending...
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...both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 2. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if ... on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 1. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4VM900-SATA2 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing ...
...both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 2. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if ... on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 1. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4VM900-SATA2 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing ...
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... only choose either PCI3 slot or HDMR slot to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 12 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English HDMR slot: The HDMR slot is unplugged. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you install...
... only choose either PCI3 slot or HDMR slot to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 12 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English HDMR slot: The HDMR slot is unplugged. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you install...
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Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. English 13 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard Short Open Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 19) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in ...
Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. English 13 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard Short Open Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 19) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in ...
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... allows up to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 14 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause...
... allows up to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 14 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause...
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... is shared with USB ports 45 on the I /O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to install your system. 15 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB67) (see p.2, No...
... is shared with USB ports 45 on the I /O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to install your system. 15 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB67) (see p.2, No...
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... ground pin. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2, No. 27) Please connect the chassis speaker to MIC2_L. D. F. 2. C. You don't need to the ground pin. 16 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard Please connect the CPU fan cable to this header. Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to Ground...
... ground pin. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2, No. 27) Please connect the chassis speaker to MIC2_L. D. F. 2. C. You don't need to the ground pin. 16 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard Please connect the CPU fan cable to this header. Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to Ground...
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Failing to do so will cause the failure to this connector. Please install the heatsink and the CPU fan before installing ATX 12V connector; English 17 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard otherwise, it may cause permanent damage! ATX 12V Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2, No. 25) Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector so that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to power up. ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 2) Please note that it can provides sufficient power.
Failing to do so will cause the failure to this connector. Please install the heatsink and the CPU fan before installing ATX 12V connector; English 17 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard otherwise, it may cause permanent damage! ATX 12V Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2, No. 25) Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector so that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to power up. ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 2) Please note that it can provides sufficient power.
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... for your computer, please carefully read below instruction with the best performance. HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 18 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English otherwise, your SATAII hard disk to run at SATAII mode. In order to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 5 and...
... for your computer, please carefully read below instruction with the best performance. HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 18 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English otherwise, your SATAII hard disk to run at SATAII mode. In order to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 5 and...
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...section will guide you to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. 19 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English What is Hot Plug Function? You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on and in working condition. STEP 1: Install the ... called "Hot Plug" for the action to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs P4VM900-SATA2 motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII Devices. However, please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII...
...section will guide you to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. 19 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English What is Hot Plug Function? You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on and in working condition. STEP 1: Install the ... called "Hot Plug" for the action to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs P4VM900-SATA2 motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII Devices. However, please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII...