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... Safety information vii About this guide viii P4R800-VM 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 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.8 Expansion slots...
... Safety information vii About this guide viii P4R800-VM 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 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.8 Expansion slots...
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... operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that supports AGP 8X specification. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 ATi RADEON 9200-based GPU Integrated in the IXP 200 Southbridge works with maximum 128MB shared display memory. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN MAC The integrated MAC in the ...subsystem that supports up to 266MB/s data transfer rate. USB 2.0 connectivity The motherboard rear panel comes with 800/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at 32bpp. The RADEON™ 9100 IGP provides processor interface with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to connect USB 2.0 ...
... operation, and 1.5V AGP interface that supports AGP 8X specification. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 ATi RADEON 9200-based GPU Integrated in the IXP 200 Southbridge works with maximum 128MB shared display memory. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN MAC The integrated MAC in the ...subsystem that supports up to 266MB/s data transfer rate. USB 2.0 connectivity The motherboard rear panel comes with 800/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at 32bpp. The RADEON™ 9100 IGP provides processor interface with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to connect USB 2.0 ...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins 104 Pins P4R800-VM P4R800-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use any of the ... compatibility, it is not supported on sockets of the DDR DIMM sockets. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the...
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins 104 Pins P4R800-VM P4R800-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use any of the ... compatibility, it is not supported on sockets of the DDR DIMM sockets. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the...
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... motherboard supports one single-sided PC3200 (DDR400) DIMM per channel only. • This motherboard may only detect PC2700 (DDR333) system memory when you install two PC3200 (DDR400) DIMMs in one channel or when you install double-sided PC3200 (DDR400) DIMMs. Table 2: ...the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for the latest QVL. Double-sided SS - Populated - (4) - - - SS W942508BH-5 SS V58C2256804SAT5 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Populated - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use with this motherboard. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard ...
... motherboard supports one single-sided PC3200 (DDR400) DIMM per channel only. • This motherboard may only detect PC2700 (DDR333) system memory when you install two PC3200 (DDR400) DIMMs in one channel or when you install double-sided PC3200 (DDR400) DIMMs. Table 2: ...the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for the latest QVL. Double-sided SS - Populated - (4) - - - SS W942508BH-5 SS V58C2256804SAT5 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Populated - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use with this motherboard. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard ...
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... re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. P4R800-VM P4R800-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-15 Remove the onboard battery. 3. The RAM data in CMOS.
... re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. P4R800-VM P4R800-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-15 Remove the onboard battery. 3. The RAM data in CMOS.
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 ... : 256MB AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 ... : 256MB AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0...
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... Buffer Size [PCI/AGP] [Slow] [64MB] [64MB] Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-15 Configuration options: [PCI/AGP] [AGP/PCI] DRAM CAS Select [Slow] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset... display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration Init. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Options for AGP graphic data. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] Allows selection of mapped memory for NB.
... Buffer Size [PCI/AGP] [Slow] [64MB] [64MB] Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-15 Configuration options: [PCI/AGP] [AGP/PCI] DRAM CAS Select [Slow] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset... display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration Init. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Options for AGP graphic data. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] Allows selection of mapped memory for NB.
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... Safety information vii About this guide viii P4R800-VM specification 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 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.8 Expansion slots...
... Safety information vii About this guide viii P4R800-VM specification 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 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.8 Expansion slots...
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P4R800-VM specification summary* CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN Hardware monitoring Special features Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood processor Intel® Hyper-... PHY Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan rotation and MB/CPU temperature Digital audio via an S/PDIF out inteface TV out support ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x S/PDIF port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line...
P4R800-VM specification summary* CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN Hardware monitoring Special features Rear panel I/O Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood processor Intel® Hyper-... PHY Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan rotation and MB/CPU temperature Digital audio via an S/PDIF out inteface TV out support ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x S/PDIF port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port Line...
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... RADEON 9200-based GPU Integrated in the IXP 200 southbridge works with 800/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at mid-board to accommodate a USB module for up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 The RADEON™ 9100 IGP provides processor interface with the onboard Realtek 8201BL/CL...
... RADEON 9200-based GPU Integrated in the IXP 200 southbridge works with 800/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at mid-board to accommodate a USB module for up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 The RADEON™ 9100 IGP provides processor interface with the onboard Realtek 8201BL/CL...
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... on this section. Always install DIMMs with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may interfere with the same CAS latency. Failure to both the motherboard and the components. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins 104 Pins P4R800-VM P4R800-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to unplug... the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other than the recommended configurations may cause severe damage to do so may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure...
... on this section. Always install DIMMs with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may interfere with the same CAS latency. Failure to both the motherboard and the components. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins 104 Pins P4R800-VM P4R800-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to unplug... the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other than the recommended configurations may cause severe damage to do so may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure...
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Table 1: Recommended memory configurations Mode/DIMM Type Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) Single-channel (1) Populated - - - (PC3200/PC2700/ PC2100/PC1600) (2) - Populated - (2) - Double-sided SS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use with this motherboard. Populated - (4) - - - Single-sided SS W94508BH-5 SS HY5DU56822AT-U43 SS K4H560838D TCC4 SS -- ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide...
Table 1: Recommended memory configurations Mode/DIMM Type Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (blue) (black) (blue) (black) Single-channel (1) Populated - - - (PC3200/PC2700/ PC2100/PC1600) (2) - Populated - (2) - Double-sided SS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use with this motherboard. Populated - (4) - - - Single-sided SS W94508BH-5 SS HY5DU56822AT-U43 SS K4H560838D TCC4 SS -- ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P4R800-VM P4R800-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-15 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to re-enter data...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P4R800-VM P4R800-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-15 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to re-enter data...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-13 The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Version...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-13 The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Version...
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...] Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-15 Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] Allows selection of mapped memory for NB. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to select DRAM CAS speed. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Options...
...] Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-15 Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] Allows selection of mapped memory for NB. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to select DRAM CAS speed. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Options...