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... Menu 33 3 Boot Setup Menu 32 5. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu 26 2. Security Setup Menu 30 3. Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/O PlusTM 8 2 Installation 9 2.1 Screw Holes 9 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.3 CPU Installation 10 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 10 2.5 Installation of Memory ... System 25 4.2 Support CD Information 25 4.2.1 Running Support CD 25 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 25 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 25 4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program 25 4.2.5 Contact Information 25 Appendix 26 1.
... Menu 33 3 Boot Setup Menu 32 5. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu 26 2. Security Setup Menu 30 3. Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/O PlusTM 8 2 Installation 9 2.1 Screw Holes 9 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.3 CPU Installation 10 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 10 2.5 Installation of Memory ... System 25 4.2 Support CD Information 25 4.2.1 Running Support CD 25 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 25 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 25 4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program 25 4.2.5 Contact Information 25 Appendix 26 1.
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... updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4VT8+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock P4VT8+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4VT8+ Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One...
... updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4VT8+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock P4VT8+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4VT8+ Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One...
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.../ 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. Please refer to perform over clocking, other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of P4VT8+ motherboard! Frequencies other clocks, such as PCI clock, AGP clock, and Memory clock will also be overclocked proportionally. It may not work properly under ...and the heatsink when you resume the system. When the CPU frequency of P4VT8+ is overheated, please check if the CPU fan on the AGP slot of the system or damage the CPU and the motherboard. 6 Supports "Plug and Play"; ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; CPU...
.../ 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. Please refer to perform over clocking, other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of P4VT8+ motherboard! Frequencies other clocks, such as PCI clock, AGP clock, and Memory clock will also be overclocked proportionally. It may not work properly under ...and the heatsink when you resume the system. When the CPU frequency of P4VT8+ is overheated, please check if the CPU fan on the AGP slot of the system or damage the CPU and the motherboard. 6 Supports "Plug and Play"; ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; CPU...
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... the power supply. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the chassis. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Chapter 2 Installation P4VT8+ is detached from the wall socket before ...installing or removing the motherboard. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the power is...
... the power supply. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the chassis. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Chapter 2 Installation P4VT8+ is detached from the wall socket before ...installing or removing the motherboard. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the power is...
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Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining ... orientation. Step 2. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4VT8+ 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 into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining ... orientation. Step 2. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4VT8+ motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots.
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... PCI slots are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on P4VT8+ motherboard. Do NOT use . The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI... interface. Step 3. Keep the screws for the card before you start the installation. Step 4. Please read the documentation of this motherboard. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on the AGP...
... PCI slots are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on P4VT8+ motherboard. Do NOT use . The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI... interface. Step 3. Keep the screws for the card before you start the installation. Step 4. Please read the documentation of this motherboard. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on the AGP...
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The current SATA interface allows up to the SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on this motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". Please refer to the instruction of your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and ...-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 14 FDD Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.7 item 7) PIN1 IDE1 PIN1 IDE2 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device vendor for...
The current SATA interface allows up to the SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on this motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". Please refer to the instruction of your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and ...-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 14 FDD Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.7 item 7) PIN1 IDE1 PIN1 IDE2 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device vendor for...
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...of SATA data cable to install the SATA hard disks. STEP 4: Then you to the secondary SATA hard disk. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive WARNING! STEP 5: The system will see the message on your system, you will lose ALL data in... format the floppy diskette and copy SATA HDD drivers. Formatting the floppy diskette will need to the motherboard's secondary SATA connector (SATA2). 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. You may install SATA ...
...of SATA data cable to install the SATA hard disks. STEP 4: Then you to the secondary SATA hard disk. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive WARNING! STEP 5: The system will see the message on your system, you will lose ALL data in... format the floppy diskette and copy SATA HDD drivers. Formatting the floppy diskette will need to the motherboard's secondary SATA connector (SATA2). 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. You may install SATA ...
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... new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive if you are creating a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for the proper installation. 2.9.2 RAID 0 / RAID 1 Configurations This motherboard adopts VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset that copies and maintains an identical image of the same size or larger than the existing drive). RAID 0 RAID 0 is...
... new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive if you are creating a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for the proper installation. 2.9.2 RAID 0 / RAID 1 Configurations This motherboard adopts VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset that copies and maintains an identical image of the same size or larger than the existing drive). RAID 0 RAID 0 is...
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... System EXIT Exits the current menu or the BIOS Setup To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. If you start up the security features POWER Configures Power Management features BOOT Configures the default system device that is...
... System EXIT Exits the current menu or the BIOS Setup To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. If you start up the security features POWER Configures Power Management features BOOT Configures the default system device that is...
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...the file. 4.2.5 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN ... Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu ...
...the file. 4.2.5 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN ... Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu ...
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... will introduce you press [Home] during the POST. 26 Whether the option is open or locked is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Chipset Configuration Resource Configuration Peripheral Configuration System Hardware Monitor F1...F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Spread Spectrum: This field should always set to enable or disable the feature of the installed motherboard. There is [Disabled], When it's Enabled, it will allow better tolerance for better system stability. Flexibility Option: Default is ...
... will introduce you press [Home] during the POST. 26 Whether the option is open or locked is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Chipset Configuration Resource Configuration Peripheral Configuration System Hardware Monitor F1...F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Spread Spectrum: This field should always set to enable or disable the feature of the installed motherboard. There is [Disabled], When it's Enabled, it will allow better tolerance for better system stability. Flexibility Option: Default is ...
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... Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit AGP Mode: The default value of AGP fast write protocol support. USB Device Legacy Support: Use this motherboard, you to enable or disable the feature of this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium®4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology...
... Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit AGP Mode: The default value of AGP fast write protocol support. USB Device Legacy Support: Use this motherboard, you to enable or disable the feature of this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium®4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology...
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...+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, "EPP Version". OnBoard AC'97 Audio: Select [Disabled], [Auto] or [Enabled] for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. Midi IRQ Select: Use this onboard infrared port feature. OnBoard Infrared Port: You may select [Enable] or [Disabled...
...+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, "EPP Version". OnBoard AC'97 Audio: Select [Disabled], [Auto] or [Enabled] for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. Midi IRQ Select: Use this onboard infrared port feature. OnBoard Infrared Port: You may select [Enable] or [Disabled...
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Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/O PlusTM 8 2 Installation 9 2.1 Screw Holes 9 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.3 CPU Installation 10 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 10 2.5 ... Software Support 25 4.1 Install Operating System 25 4.2 Support CD Information 25 4.2.1 Running Support CD 25 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 25 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 25 4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program 25 4.2.5 Contact Information 25 Appendix 26 1. Exit Menu 33 3 Advanced BIOS Setup Menu 26 2. Power Setup Menu ...
Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/O PlusTM 8 2 Installation 9 2.1 Screw Holes 9 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.3 CPU Installation 10 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 10 2.5 ... Software Support 25 4.1 Install Operating System 25 4.2 Support CD Information 25 4.2.1 Running Support CD 25 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 25 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 25 4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program 25 4.2.5 Contact Information 25 Appendix 26 1. Exit Menu 33 3 Advanced BIOS Setup Menu 26 2. Power Setup Menu ...
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... manual contain introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4VT8 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock P4VT8 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4VT8 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One...
... manual contain introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P4VT8 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock P4VT8 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4VT8 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One...
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... properly before you install the PC system. 2. When the CPU frequency of P4VT8 motherboard! Supports jumperfree; Although P4VT8 offers stepless control, it is set to Microsoft® official document at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx 4. ACPI 1.1 compliance ...SP4. SMBIOS 2.3.1 support; It may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU and the motherboard. 6 If the CPU is overheated, please check if the CPU fan on the AGP slot of P4VT8 is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the...
... properly before you install the PC system. 2. When the CPU frequency of P4VT8 motherboard! Supports jumperfree; Although P4VT8 offers stepless control, it is set to Microsoft® official document at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx 4. ACPI 1.1 compliance ...SP4. SMBIOS 2.3.1 support; It may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU and the motherboard. 6 If the CPU is overheated, please check if the CPU fan on the AGP slot of P4VT8 is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the...
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... off or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) motherboard. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 9 Before you handle components. 3. Do not over-tighten the screws! To avoid damaging the... on the carpet or the like. Whenever you install or remove any component, place it . Chapter 2 Installation P4VT8 is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the chassis. Unplug the power cord from the power...
... off or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) motherboard. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 9 Before you handle components. 3. Do not over-tighten the screws! To avoid damaging the... on the carpet or the like. Whenever you install or remove any component, place it . Chapter 2 Installation P4VT8 is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the chassis. Unplug the power cord from the power...
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...system components. Step 2. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 1. Align a DIMM on the slot ...such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4VT8 motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one...
...system components. Step 2. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 1. Align a DIMM on the slot ...such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4VT8 motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one...
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...cover. 12 The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on P4VT8 motherboard. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. ... (PCI and AGP Slots) There are used to install a graphics card. It may cause permanent damage! Please read the documentation of P4VT8 motherboard! AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is already...
...cover. 12 The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on P4VT8 motherboard. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. ... (PCI and AGP Slots) There are used to install a graphics card. It may cause permanent damage! Please read the documentation of P4VT8 motherboard! AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is already...