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... 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 1-12 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 Standard interrupt assignments 1-13 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-13 PCI slots 1-14 AGP slot...
... 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 1-12 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 Standard interrupt assignments 1-13 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-13 PCI slots 1-14 AGP slot...
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...also available at up to 266MB/s data transfer rate. USB 2.0 is a subsystem that supports AGP 8X specification. See pages 1-17 and 1-21. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 The integrated graphics also supports TV out function through a separate TV out module (AV/S). See page 1-17. The... USB ports and header comply with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to 4GB system memory. The RADEON™ 9100 IGP provides processor interface with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio ...
...also available at up to 266MB/s data transfer rate. USB 2.0 is a subsystem that supports AGP 8X specification. See pages 1-17 and 1-21. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 The integrated graphics also supports TV out function through a separate TV out module (AV/S). See page 1-17. The... USB ports and header comply with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to 4GB system memory. The RADEON™ 9100 IGP provides processor interface with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio ...
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... DIMM Sockets Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended to both the motherboard and the components. Use any...illustrates the location of the same color. • Always install DIMMs 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 memory configurations in Table 1. • A three-DIMM configuration is not supported on...
... DIMM Sockets Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended to both the motherboard and the components. Use any...illustrates the location of the same color. • Always install DIMMs 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 memory configurations in Table 1. • A three-DIMM configuration is not supported on...
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.... Size Vendor Part Number Chip Brand Sides Chip Number 256MB TwinMOS -- SS W942508BH-5 SS V58C2256804SAT5 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. 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 - ...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. ...
.... Size Vendor Part Number Chip Brand Sides Chip Number 256MB TwinMOS -- SS W942508BH-5 SS V58C2256804SAT5 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. 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 - ...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. ...
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...RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. 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. 6. P4R800-VM ...P4R800-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-15 The RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. ...
...RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. 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. 6. P4R800-VM ...P4R800-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-15 The RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. ...
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The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or ...: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.73GHz Speed : 1733 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview...
The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. Processor This item displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or ...: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.73GHz Speed : 1733 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview...
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... lower the CPUID maximum value limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPUID Maximum Value Limit [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Level 3 memory cache. BIOS automatically detects these OS and allows the user to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of older OS for the CPU and...
... lower the CPUID maximum value limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPUID Maximum Value Limit [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Level 3 memory cache. BIOS automatically detects these OS and allows the user to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of older OS for the CPU and...
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.../AGP] [Slow] [64MB] [64MB] Select which graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] Allows selection of mapped memory for NB. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Options for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] AGP Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to display the...chipset settings. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to select DRAM CAS speed. Init. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-15 NorthBridge Configuration Init.
.../AGP] [Slow] [64MB] [64MB] Select which graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/AGP] Allows selection of mapped memory for NB. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Options for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] AGP Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to display the...chipset settings. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to select DRAM CAS speed. Init. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-15 NorthBridge Configuration Init.
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... to configure the USB 1.1 OHCI controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of the onboard graphics controller memory use. If no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 1.1 OHCI Controllers [Both] Allows you to detect whether you...
... to configure the USB 1.1 OHCI controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of the onboard graphics controller memory use. If no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 1.1 OHCI Controllers [Both] Allows you to detect whether you...
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... devices not required for boot. 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. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system so...
... devices not required for boot. 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. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system so...
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... 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 1-12 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 Standard interrupt assignments 1-13 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-13 PCI slots 1-14 AGP slot...
... 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 1-12 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 Standard interrupt assignments 1-13 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-13 PCI slots 1-14 AGP slot...
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...® Prescott CPU ATI RADEON™ 9100 IGP ATI IXP200 800/533/400 MHz 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB memory Supports PC3200*/2700/2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs. (*Supports one single-sided PC3200 [DDR400] DIMM per channel only) 1 x AGP 8X... 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...
...® Prescott CPU ATI RADEON™ 9100 IGP ATI IXP200 800/533/400 MHz 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB memory Supports PC3200*/2700/2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs. (*Supports one single-sided PC3200 [DDR400] DIMM per channel only) 1 x AGP 8X... 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...
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... comply with the onboard Realtek 8201BL/CL LAN PHY to accommodate a USB module for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of 2048x1536 at mid-board to...available at 32bpp. The RADEON 9200-based GPU achieves a maximum resolution of -the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with maximum 128MB shared display memory. See page 1-17. ATi RADEON 9200-based GPU Integrated in the IXP 200 southbridge works with USB 2.0 specification that supports AGP...
... comply with the onboard Realtek 8201BL/CL LAN PHY to accommodate a USB module for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of 2048x1536 at mid-board to...available at 32bpp. The RADEON 9200-based GPU achieves a maximum resolution of -the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with maximum 128MB shared display memory. See page 1-17. ATi RADEON 9200-based GPU Integrated in the IXP 200 southbridge works with USB 2.0 specification that supports AGP...
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...Pins 104 Pins P4R800-VM P4R800-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Always install DIMMs with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may interfere with the same CAS latency. Long AGP cards, when installed, may ...
...Pins 104 Pins P4R800-VM P4R800-VM 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Always install DIMMs with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may interfere with the same CAS latency. Long AGP cards, when installed, may ...
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... W942508BH-5 SS V58C2256804SAT5 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-11 Populated - (2) - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use with this motherboard. Populated - (4) - - - Size Vendor Part Number Chip Brand Sides Chip Number 256MB TwinMOS -- Populated - - (3) - - Table 1: Recommended memory configurations Mode/DIMM Type Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1...
... W942508BH-5 SS V58C2256804SAT5 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-11 Populated - (2) - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use with this motherboard. Populated - (4) - - - Size Vendor Part Number Chip Brand Sides Chip Number 256MB TwinMOS -- Populated - - (3) - - Table 1: Recommended memory configurations Mode/DIMM Type Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM,... RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P4R800-VM P4R800-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-15 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM,... RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P4R800-VM P4R800-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-15 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The items in this menu are auto...03 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.73GHz Speed : 1733 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The items in this menu are auto...03 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.73GHz Speed : 1733 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [...
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... items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS automatically detects these OS and allows the user to enable or disable the Level 3 memory cache. Certain operating systems do not support more than 3 CPUID functions. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for CPUID...
... items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS automatically detects these OS and allows the user to enable or disable the Level 3 memory cache. Certain operating systems do not support more than 3 CPUID functions. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for CPUID...
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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. Configuration options: [PCI/AGP] [AGP/PCI] DRAM CAS Select [Slow] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Graphic Adapter Priority DRAM CAS ...
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. Configuration options: [PCI/AGP] [AGP/PCI] DRAM CAS Select [Slow] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Graphic Adapter Priority DRAM CAS ...
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... you to select the size of USB devices at startup. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of the onboard graphics controller memory use. if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Allows you to configure the USB 1.1 OHCI...
... you to select the size of USB devices at startup. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of the onboard graphics controller memory use. if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Allows you to configure the USB 1.1 OHCI...