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AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 07/07/03 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz : 1500 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-13
AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 07/07/03 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz : 1500 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-13
P4V8X-X User Manual
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... About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4V8X-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-9 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-9 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.8.1 Overview 1-10 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.9 System memory 1-12 1.9.1 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.9.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.10...
... About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4V8X-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-9 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-9 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.8.1 Overview 1-10 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.9 System memory 1-12 1.9.1 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.9.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.10...
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P4V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB AI Overclocking Special features Back panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron ...Maximum of 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent CPU frequency tuner ASUS JumperFree CPU and Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Power Loss Restart ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) support S/PDIF out interface ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1...
P4V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB AI Overclocking Special features Back panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron ...Maximum of 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent CPU frequency tuner ASUS JumperFree CPU and Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Power Loss Restart ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) support S/PDIF out interface ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1...
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... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The CPU features the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and a new power design that allows up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support, USB 2.0, and 6channel audio features, the... vehicle to set a new benchmark for the Intel® next generation Prescott 533MHz FSB CPU. Before you for the following items. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard ASUS P4V8X-X series support CD UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of computing...
... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The CPU features the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and a new power design that allows up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support, USB 2.0, and 6channel audio features, the... vehicle to set a new benchmark for the Intel® next generation Prescott 533MHz FSB CPU. Before you for the following items. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard ASUS P4V8X-X series support CD UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide If any of computing...
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... The motherboard supports up to 3GB of system memory using a user-friendly graphical user interface for thinner...12GB/s. Serial ATA technology The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA interfaces onboard. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-3 The SATA specification allows for an easier and faster RAID installation and management. USB ... enables enhanced graphics performance with an ACPI management function to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for advanced operating systems...
... The motherboard supports up to 3GB of system memory using a user-friendly graphical user interface for thinner...12GB/s. Serial ATA technology The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA interfaces onboard. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-3 The SATA specification allows for an easier and faster RAID installation and management. USB ... enables enhanced graphics performance with an ACPI management function to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for advanced operating systems...
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... AGP 8X/4X mode graphics cards for the floppy disk drive. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and allow up to 3GB system memory using thin 4-conductor SATA cables. 9 South bridge controller. One side of the floppy disk cable. 11 Standby power LED. These ...CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. 1 ATX 12V connector. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for 3D graphical applications. 8 SATA connectors. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-5 This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. The power supply must have ...
... AGP 8X/4X mode graphics cards for the floppy disk drive. These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and allow up to 3GB system memory using thin 4-conductor SATA cables. 9 South bridge controller. One side of the floppy disk cable. 11 Standby power LED. These ...CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. 1 ATX 12V connector. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for 3D graphical applications. 8 SATA connectors. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-5 This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply. 2 CPU socket. The power supply must have ...
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...seated. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.9.1 Installing a DIMM Make sure to install a DIMM. DDR DIMM notch 1. Failure to do so may cause severe ...damage to 3GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 DDR DIMMs. The following figure shows the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 1.9 System memory The motherboard comes with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual In-...
...seated. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.9.1 Installing a DIMM Make sure to install a DIMM. DDR DIMM notch 1. Failure to do so may cause severe ...damage to 3GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 DDR DIMMs. The following figure shows the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 1.9 System memory The motherboard comes with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual In-...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-13 PC3200 DDR DIMMs max to 2 DIMMs only. 1.9.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets on this motherboard. Table 1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) ... NANYA DS NT5DS32M8BT-5T CENTURY SS K4H560838D-TCCC CENTURY DS K4H560838D-TCCC Elixir SS N2DS25680BT-5T Elixir DS N2DS25680BT-5T Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for the latest QVL.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 1-13 PC3200 DDR DIMMs max to 2 DIMMs only. 1.9.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets on this motherboard. Table 1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) ... NANYA DS NT5DS32M8BT-5T CENTURY SS K4H560838D-TCCC CENTURY DS K4H560838D-TCCC Elixir SS N2DS25680BT-5T Elixir DS N2DS25680BT-5T Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for the latest QVL.
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...1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. The RAM data... in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter ...
...1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4V8X-X P4V8X-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. The RAM data... in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter ...
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....09 Build Date : 07/07/03 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz : 1500 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-13 System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1...
....09 Build Date : 07/07/03 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1500MHz : 1500 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-13 System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1...
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... the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard AC'97 Audio [Auto] This item disables or set to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled] This item sets the bus link between the NorthBridge and SouthBridge. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN... Exit ESC Exit MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled] This item enables or disables the PCI Delay Transaction feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-19
... the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard AC'97 Audio [Auto] This item disables or set to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled] This item sets the bus link between the NorthBridge and SouthBridge. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN... Exit ESC Exit MPS Revision [1.1] Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled] This item enables or disables the PCI Delay Transaction feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-19
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...settings of PCI clocks for an IRQ. When set to malfunction. Setting to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-21 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you installed a Plug & Play operating system, the operating system ...Select Item +- The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system so that an ISA graphics device is...
...settings of PCI clocks for an IRQ. When set to malfunction. Setting to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard 2-21 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you installed a Plug & Play operating system, the operating system ...Select Item +- The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system so that an ISA graphics device is...