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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5BV-C Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5BV-C Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink...
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... 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC / non-ECC DDR2-667 / 800 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI-E X16 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI-E X8 slot (x1 link for P5BV-C / 4L, x4 link for P5BV-C) 3 x PCI 33 MHz / 32-bit / 5V slots (PCI 2.2 Compatible) Intel® ...controller with 32MB DDRII display memory Marvell 88E8056 Giga PCI-E LAN Controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications (4 for P5BV-C / 4L, 2 for P5BV-C) Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two on the board) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS ...
... 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC / non-ECC DDR2-667 / 800 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI-E X16 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI-E X8 slot (x1 link for P5BV-C / 4L, x4 link for P5BV-C) 3 x PCI 33 MHz / 32-bit / 5V slots (PCI 2.2 Compatible) Intel® ...controller with 32MB DDRII display memory Marvell 88E8056 Giga PCI-E LAN Controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications (4 for P5BV-C / 4L, 2 for P5BV-C) Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two on the board) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS ...
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...Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. DDR2-800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest server applications. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and is a new generation...800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The dual-channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of system memory for PCI 2.2, USB 2.0, and SATA, among others. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid ...
...Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. DDR2-800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest server applications. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and is a new generation...800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The dual-channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of system memory for PCI 2.2, USB 2.0, and SATA, among others. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5BV-C Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5BV-C Series
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Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into A the retention tab.
Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into A the retention tab.
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... that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. •...P5BV-C/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-667 / 800 DIMMs into any three memory sockets will function in single-channel mode. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard...
... that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. •...P5BV-C/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-667 / 800 DIMMs into any three memory sockets will function in single-channel mode. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard...
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... Dual channel interleaved mode Dual channel asymmetic mode Number of memories 1 1 2 4* 3 4* DIMM socket DIMM_A1 V V V DIMM_A2 V V V V V DIMM_B1 V V DIMM_B2 V V V V V • When the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel is the same (A1+A2=...B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Interleaved mode which provides optimum performance. • When the total size of each channel is not the same (A1+A2≠B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Asymmetric mode. ASUS P5BV...
... Dual channel interleaved mode Dual channel asymmetic mode Number of memories 1 1 2 4* 3 4* DIMM socket DIMM_A1 V V V DIMM_A2 V V V V V DIMM_B1 V V DIMM_B2 V V V V V • When the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel is the same (A1+A2=...B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Interleaved mode which provides optimum performance. • When the total size of each channel is not the same (A1+A2≠B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Asymmetric mode. ASUS P5BV...
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...jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1....RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5BV-C/4L CLRTC1 12 23 P5BV-C/4L Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM ...
...jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1....RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5BV-C/4L CLRTC1 12 23 P5BV-C/4L Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM ...
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...Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-13 Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to enable or disable AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch ... Date : 09/13/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) CORE(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHZ : 1866MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item +- Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. This will be effective only if the device...
...Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-13 Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to enable or disable AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch ... Date : 09/13/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) CORE(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHZ : 1866MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item +- Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. This will be effective only if the device...
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...ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Disable this item if you to change the ...Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Configure North Bridge features Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO ALLocation: 4GB To 3584MB DRAM Frequency [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] ...
...ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Disable this item if you to change the ...Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Configure North Bridge features Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO ALLocation: 4GB To 3584MB DRAM Frequency [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] ...
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... required for legacy ISA devices. 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 if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select...
... required for legacy ISA devices. 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 if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select...