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... 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...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 1-14 1.9 Jumpers 1-15 1.10 Connectors 1-17 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-17 ...
... 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...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 1-14 1.9 Jumpers 1-15 1.10 Connectors 1-17 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-17 ...
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Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you ... or your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect...
Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you ... or your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect...
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Product introduction It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of this motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
Product introduction It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of this motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
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...13 micron process. The P4R800-VM also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU. The ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package... contents Check your P4R800-VM package for the following items. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 ...
...13 micron process. The P4R800-VM also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and the next-generation Intel® Prescott CPU. The ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package... contents Check your P4R800-VM package for the following items. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 ...
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...interrupt and Ethernet controllers, and LPC, AC'97 2.2 interfaces, Ethernet controller, and PCI 2.2 interface. See pages 1-17 and 1-21. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of high-speed peripherals. This speed advantage over the ... resolution of unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. See page 1-10. See page 1-17. USB 2.0 connectivity The motherboard rear panel comes with the onboard Realtek 8201BL/CL LAN PHY to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. The IXP 200 (...
...interrupt and Ethernet controllers, and LPC, AC'97 2.2 interfaces, Ethernet controller, and PCI 2.2 interface. See pages 1-17 and 1-21. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-3 SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of high-speed peripherals. This speed advantage over the ... resolution of unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. See page 1-10. See page 1-17. USB 2.0 connectivity The motherboard rear panel comes with the onboard Realtek 8201BL/CL LAN PHY to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. The IXP 200 (...
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..., when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 3-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-6. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from a floppy disk. CrashFree BIOS2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates... the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from Utilities menu in the motherboard allows you can easily ...
..., when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 3-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-6. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from a floppy disk. CrashFree BIOS2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates... the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from Utilities menu in the motherboard allows you can easily ...
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..., ensure that came with a stand-by the edges to indicates that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. The green LED lights up to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the... damage to avoid damaging them . 4. P4R800-VM P4R800-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-5 Before you uninstall any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you to static electricity. 3. 1.4 Before...
..., ensure that came with a stand-by the edges to indicates that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. The green LED lights up to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the... damage to avoid damaging them . 4. P4R800-VM P4R800-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-5 Before you uninstall any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you to static electricity. 3. 1.4 Before...
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... +5V (Default) +5VSB CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS Power LED+ Power LEDPower Switch Ground F_PANEL1 Power LED Power Switch F_PANEL1 IDE LED+ IDE LED- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB1 USB2 KBPWR1 USBPW12 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 SPDIF_O Super I/O KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB DDR DIMM_A1...
... +5V (Default) +5VSB CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS Power LED+ Power LEDPower Switch Ground F_PANEL1 Power LED Power Switch F_PANEL1 IDE LED+ IDE LED- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB1 USB2 KBPWR1 USBPW12 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 SPDIF_O Super I/O KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB DDR DIMM_A1...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
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... to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to install a CPU. 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ... bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in completely. 90 - 100 3. Gold Mark ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-9 The CPU fits only in place. Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to indicate that it fits...
... to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to install a CPU. 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ... bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in completely. 90 - 100 3. Gold Mark ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-9 The CPU fits only in place. Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to indicate that it fits...
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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. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations in this... motherboard • In dual-channel configurations, always install an identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pair on sockets of the same color. ...
.... 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. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations in this... motherboard • In dual-channel configurations, always install an identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pair on sockets of the same color. ...
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...: DS - SS W942508BH-5 SS V58C2256804SAT5 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Double-sided SS - Populated Dual-channel (PC2700/PC2100/ PC1600) (1) Populated - ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-11 Populated - (2) - Size Vendor Part Number Chip...-- Populated - - (3) - - Single-sided SS W94508BH-5 SS HY5DU56822AT-U43 SS K4H560838D TCC4 SS -- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use with this motherboard. Populated - (4) - - - Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated Dual-channel (PC3200) (1) Populated - (Single-...
...: DS - SS W942508BH-5 SS V58C2256804SAT5 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Double-sided SS - Populated Dual-channel (PC2700/PC2100/ PC1600) (1) Populated - ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-11 Populated - (2) - Size Vendor Part Number Chip...-- Populated - - (3) - - Single-sided SS W94508BH-5 SS HY5DU56822AT-U43 SS K4H560838D TCC4 SS -- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use with this motherboard. Populated - (4) - - - Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated Dual-channel (PC3200) (1) Populated - (Single-...
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... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared shared - - - ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-13 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11... 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard ...
... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared shared - - - ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-13 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11... 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard ...
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... the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. P4R800-VM Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP 8X...
... the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. P4R800-VM Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP 8X...
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... setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 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 pins 1-2. 4. The RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins...
... setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 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 pins 1-2. 4. The RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins...
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... In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out. VGA port. This purple port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-17 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line Out port (lime). PS/2 ...following table. This port allows connection to external audio output devices. 10. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and...
... In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out. VGA port. This purple port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-17 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line Out port (lime). PS/2 ...following table. This port allows connection to external audio output devices. 10. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and...
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...for a fully configured system. P4R800-VM CD(Black) AUX(White) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P4R800-VM Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-19 3. Make sure that you to the CPU. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are designed... to the 20-pin ATXPWR connector, this motherboard requires that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB...
...for a fully configured system. P4R800-VM CD(Black) AUX(White) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P4R800-VM Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-19 3. Make sure that you to the CPU. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are designed... to the 20-pin ATXPWR connector, this motherboard requires that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB...
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..., CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4R800-VM CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V... connector. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. TV out connector (6-1 pin U38) This connect is purchased separately. 6. P4R800-VM TV_OUT1 1 ASUS AV/S P4R800-VM TV Out Connector The ASUS AV/S module is for a front or rear panel I/O board with an audio TV-out port. 5.
..., CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND P4R800-VM CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V... connector. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. TV out connector (6-1 pin U38) This connect is purchased separately. 6. P4R800-VM TV_OUT1 1 ASUS AV/S P4R800-VM TV Out Connector The ASUS AV/S module is for a front or rear panel I/O board with an audio TV-out port. 5.
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... allows you to this header. USB header (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-21
... allows you to this header. USB header (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-21