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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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...where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If you are not damaged. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or ...
...where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If you are not damaged. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or ...
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...; Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
...; Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new ...P5BV-C P5BV-C/4L Gift Box Content 4 8 Bulk Pack Content - 2 4 - 1 - - - 1 - 1 1 10 1 1 10 1 3 pieces per carton 1 3 pieces per carton 10 10 pieces per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5BV-C Series motherboard! ASUS P5BV-C Series 1- 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards...
...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new ...P5BV-C P5BV-C/4L Gift Box Content 4 8 Bulk Pack Content - 2 4 - 1 - - - 1 - 1 1 10 1 1 10 1 3 pieces per carton 1 3 pieces per carton 10 10 pieces per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5BV-C Series motherboard! ASUS P5BV-C Series 1- 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards...
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...computing. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to 12.8 GB/s. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of system memory for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package...and access larger amounts of up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with Intel® O6, 05B/05A or 04B/04A processors. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Conroe®, and Intel® Xeon® processors with the Intel® ...
...computing. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to 12.8 GB/s. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of system memory for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package...and access larger amounts of up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with Intel® O6, 05B/05A or 04B/04A processors. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Conroe®, and Intel® Xeon® processors with the Intel® ...
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... The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to Gigabit bandwidth. USB 2.0 is software compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for details. ASUS P5BV-C Series...;‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by the Intel® ICH7R. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The system fan Rotations Per Minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASIC...
... The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to Gigabit bandwidth. USB 2.0 is software compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for details. ASUS P5BV-C Series...;‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by the Intel® ICH7R. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The system fan Rotations Per Minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASIC...
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... chip. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original...
... chip. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5BV-C Series 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is...
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5BV-C Series 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is...
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...edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place ...this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5BV-C/4L 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into...
...edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place ...this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5BV-C/4L 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into...
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FRNT_FAN1 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 Motherboard layout ATXPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 ISL 6312 COM1 REAR_FAN1 Marvell 8056 ICS 9LPRS918BKL Intel Bigby-v MCH LGA775 VGA1 Marvell ® 8056 LAN1_LAN2 32MB VRAM ... bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5BV-C BUZZ1 PCIE1 CPU_FAN1 CPUFAN_SET1 CHAFAN_SET1 FRNT_FAN2 PCIE3 PCI4 SB_PWR1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS CLRTC1 Intel ICH7R ICH RECOVERY1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3...
FRNT_FAN1 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 Motherboard layout ATXPWR1 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 ISL 6312 COM1 REAR_FAN1 Marvell 8056 ICS 9LPRS918BKL Intel Bigby-v MCH LGA775 VGA1 Marvell ® 8056 LAN1_LAN2 32MB VRAM ... bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5BV-C BUZZ1 PCIE1 CPU_FAN1 CPUFAN_SET1 CHAFAN_SET1 FRNT_FAN2 PCIE3 PCI4 SB_PWR1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS CLRTC1 Intel ICH7R ICH RECOVERY1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3...
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Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that ...LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever... is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4...
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that ...LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever... is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4...
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DO NOT force the CPU into A the retention tab. 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. 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 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into A the retention tab. 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. 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 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2- Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Make sure to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. •... fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU ...
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2- Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Make sure to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. •... fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU ...
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Set the CPU fan pin selection jumper to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Connect the CPU fan cable to use a 3-pin or 4-pin fan cable plug. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal ...to do so may cause hardware monitoring errors. Failure to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A B A B A B A 1 1 3. CPU_FAN1 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to "2.6 Jumpers" for details. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Hardware monitoring...
Set the CPU fan pin selection jumper to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Connect the CPU fan cable to use a 3-pin or 4-pin fan cable plug. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal ...to do so may cause hardware monitoring errors. Failure to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A B A B A B A 1 1 3. CPU_FAN1 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to "2.6 Jumpers" for details. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Hardware monitoring...
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A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on the motherboard. 2. B A A B Refer to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on the motherboard. 2. B A A B Refer to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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...on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5BV-C/4L 128 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 ... DDR DIMM. 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. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2 / DIMM_B2). • Three DDR2...
...on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5BV-C/4L 128 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 ... DDR DIMM. 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. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2 / DIMM_B2). • Three DDR2...