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...Boot Setup Menu 32 5. Security Setup Menu 30 3. Exit Menu 33 3 Power Setup Menu 31 4. 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.
...Boot Setup Menu 32 5. Security Setup Menu 30 3. Exit Menu 33 3 Power Setup Menu 31 4. 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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... 2 of this manual contain introduction of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. 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 Ribbon Cable...
... 2 of this manual contain introduction of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. 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 Ribbon Cable...
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...; Windows® 98/ME. BIOS: OS: AMI BIOS; When the CPU frequency of P4VT8+ is not recommended to perform over clocking. Supports "Plug and Play"; It may cause the instability of P4VT8+ motherboard! It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4.... Although P4VT8+ offers stepless control, it is set to perform over clocking, other than the recommended ...
...; Windows® 98/ME. BIOS: OS: AMI BIOS; When the CPU frequency of P4VT8+ is not recommended to perform over clocking. Supports "Plug and Play"; It may cause the instability of P4VT8+ motherboard! It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4.... Although P4VT8+ offers stepless control, it is set to perform over clocking, other than the recommended ...
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... static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the component. Do not over-tighten the screws! Before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Chapter 2 Installation P4VT8+ is detached from the wall socket before you install or remove any component, place it . Unplug the power cord from the...
... static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the component. Do not over-tighten the screws! Before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Chapter 2 Installation P4VT8+ is detached from the wall socket before you install or remove any component, place it . Unplug the power cord from the...
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... 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. Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation...
... 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. Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation...
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...installation. Keep the screws for later use a 3.3V AGP card on P4VT8+ motherboard. Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the ...graphics card inserted. Step 2. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 12 Please read the documentation of this motherboard. Align the card connector with screws. AGP slot:...
...installation. Keep the screws for later use a 3.3V AGP card on P4VT8+ motherboard. Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the ...graphics card inserted. Step 2. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 12 Please read the documentation of this motherboard. Align the card connector with screws. AGP slot:...
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...support SATA data cables for the details. 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 Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of your IDE device... DO NOT place jumper caps over these connectors. 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". Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector...
...support SATA data cables for the details. 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 Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of your IDE device... DO NOT place jumper caps over these connectors. 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". Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector...
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...). STEP 3: When you to make an SATA HDD driver diskette before you have SATA HDDs on this moment!) STEP 2: During POST at this motherboard for boot devices selection appears. STEP 5: The system will guide you see these messages: Please insert a diskette into your optical drive to boot ... device. STEP 3: Connect the other end of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for internal storage devices. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive WARNING! STEP 4: Then you may start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system, you will need...
...). STEP 3: When you to make an SATA HDD driver diskette before you have SATA HDDs on this moment!) STEP 2: During POST at this motherboard for boot devices selection appears. STEP 5: The system will guide you see these messages: Please insert a diskette into your optical drive to boot ... device. STEP 3: Connect the other end of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for internal storage devices. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive WARNING! STEP 4: Then you may start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system, you will need...
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2.9.1 Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP For the installation of Windows 2000 or Windows XP for the proper installation. 2.9.2 RAID 0 / RAID 1 Configurations This motherboard adopts VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 and RAID 1 with two independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. At this moment, please press ...
2.9.1 Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP For the installation of Windows 2000 or Windows XP for the proper installation. 2.9.2 RAID 0 / RAID 1 Configurations This motherboard adopts VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset that integrates RAID controller supporting RAID 0 and RAID 1 with two independent Serial ATA (SATA) channels. At this moment, please press ...
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... + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. You may run the BIOS Setup Utility when you see on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility.
... + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. You may run the BIOS Setup Utility when you see on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility.
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... 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 dealer for general reference only. or 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. Refer to your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows 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 dealer for general reference only. or 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. Refer to your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the ...
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...Frequency Flexibility Option Disabled Disabled 133MHz Locked Auto Disabled [ Setup Help ] to enable or disable the feature of the installed motherboard. Chipset Configuration Resource Configuration Peripheral Configuration System Hardware Monitor F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values ...Host Frequency: This shows current CPU host frequency of spread spectrum. Whether the option is open or locked is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. CPU Ratio Selection: CPU Ratio is a Hot-Key also...
...Frequency Flexibility Option Disabled Disabled 133MHz Locked Auto Disabled [ Setup Help ] to enable or disable the feature of the installed motherboard. Chipset Configuration Resource Configuration Peripheral Configuration System Hardware Monitor F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values ...Host Frequency: This shows current CPU host frequency of spread spectrum. Whether the option is open or locked is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. CPU Ratio Selection: CPU Ratio is a Hot-Key also...
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... AGP card is a 4X-AGP card, then you may set to enable or disable the feature of USB controller. USB Device Legacy Support: Use this motherboard, you may select [Auto], [8X] or [4X] as Microsoft® Windows® XP. etc. If you to [Auto]. AGP Aperture Size: It refers to a section...
... AGP card is a 4X-AGP card, then you may set to enable or disable the feature of USB controller. USB Device Legacy Support: Use this motherboard, you may select [Auto], [8X] or [4X] as Microsoft® Windows® XP. etc. If you to [Auto]. AGP Aperture Size: It refers to a section...
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... mode of the hardware on your system. Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278]. OnBoard Midi Port: Select address for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. It allows you to monitor the parameters for Midi Port or disable Midi Port. VERSION 3.31a System Hardware...
... mode of the hardware on your system. Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278]. OnBoard Midi Port: Select address for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. It allows you to monitor the parameters for Midi Port or disable Midi Port. VERSION 3.31a System Hardware...
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Security Setup Menu 30 3. Exit Menu 33 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 ...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. Power Setup Menu 31 4. Boot Setup Menu 32 5. Advanced BIOS ...
Security Setup Menu 30 3. Exit Menu 33 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 ...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. Power Setup Menu 31 4. Boot Setup Menu 32 5. Advanced BIOS ...
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... for new DIY system builders. 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 Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock P4VT8 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It...
... for new DIY system builders. 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 Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock P4VT8 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It...
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... fine under Microsoft® Windows® 98/ME. When the CPU frequency of P4VT8 is not recommended to perform over clocking. ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the motherboard functions properly before you install the PC system. 2. It may not work properly ... for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 4) Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. It may cause the instability of P4VT8 motherboard! If the CPU is overheated, please check if the CPU fan on the AGP slot of the system or damage the CPU and the...
... fine under Microsoft® Windows® 98/ME. When the CPU frequency of P4VT8 is not recommended to perform over clocking. ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the motherboard functions properly before you install the PC system. 2. It may not work properly ... for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 4) Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. It may cause the instability of P4VT8 motherboard! If the CPU is overheated, please check if the CPU fan on the AGP slot of the system or damage the CPU and the...
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...Installation P4VT8 is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) motherboard. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, ...not over-tighten the screws! Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to unplug the power cord before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Whenever you and damages to use a grounded wrist strap or touch ...
...Installation P4VT8 is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) motherboard. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, ...not over-tighten the screws! Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to unplug the power cord before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Whenever you and damages to use a grounded wrist strap or touch ...
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... system components. Step 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. 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. notch break notch break The DIMM... only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 Step 3. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4VT8 motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots.
... system components. Step 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. 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. notch break notch break The DIMM... only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 Step 3. 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: PCI slots are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on P4VT8 motherboard. Do NOT use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to install a graphics card. Step 6. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you start the installation....3. Installing an expansion card Step 1. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. It may cause permanent damage! Step 2. Align the card connector with screws. Please read the documentation of P4VT8 motherboard! Step 4. Fasten the card to use a...
PCI slots: PCI slots are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on P4VT8 motherboard. Do NOT use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to install a graphics card. Step 6. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you start the installation....3. Installing an expansion card Step 1. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. It may cause permanent damage! Step 2. Align the card connector with screws. Please read the documentation of P4VT8 motherboard! Step 4. Fasten the card to use a...