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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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...1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). DDR2-800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of system memory for PCI 2.2, USB 2.0, and SATA, among others. ... compatible with Intel® O6, 05B/05A or 04B/04A processors. The dual-channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest server applications. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and is a new generation server class...
...1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). DDR2-800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of system memory for PCI 2.2, USB 2.0, and SATA, among others. ... compatible with Intel® O6, 05B/05A or 04B/04A processors. The dual-channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest server applications. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and is a new generation server class...
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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. DO NOT force the CPU into A the retention tab. 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.
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. DO NOT force the CPU into A the retention tab. 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.
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...Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 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...Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the...
...Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 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...Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the...
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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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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Reinstall the battery. 5. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the ... CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 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 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Reinstall the battery. 5. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the ... CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 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 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default...
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...the auto-detected total system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-13 This will... : 0107 Build 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 +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in seconds) for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) Cable. Configuration options:...
...the auto-detected total system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-13 This will... : 0107 Build 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 +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in seconds) for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) Cable. Configuration options:...
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...cause system to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to malfunction. 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] Initiate Graphics... Adapter [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Configuration PEG Port [Auto] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen ...
...cause system to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to malfunction. 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] Initiate Graphics... Adapter [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Configuration PEG Port [Auto] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen ...