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P4VT8
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published October 2003
Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... 4 4 4 1 Introduction 1 Introduction ................................................... ................................................... 4 4 1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 4 1.2 Specifications .....
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Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock P4VT8 motherboard, a reliable motherboard pro- duced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by- step installation guide for new DIY system
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1.2 Specifications 1.2 Specifications 1.2 Specifications 1.2 Specifications 1.2 Specifications Platform: ATX Form Factor (12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5-cm x 19.1-cm) ® ® ® CPU: Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron processor Chipsets: North Bridge: VIA PT800, FSB @ 800/533/400 MHz, with Hyper-Threading Technology ready South Bridge: VIA VT8237, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133, SATA 1.5Gb/s Memory: 3 DDR DIMM slots: DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3 PC2100 (DDR266) for 3 DDR DIMM slots , Max. 3GB; PC2700 (DDR333) for
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BIOS: AMI BIOS; Supports “Plug and Play”; ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; Supports jumperfree; SMBIOS 2.3.1 support; CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4) ® ® OS: Microsoft Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. If the CPU is overheated, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you
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1 1 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 19.1cm (7.5 in) PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard CPU_FAN1 COM1 USB 2.0 Ports LAN IDE1 IDE2 USB 2.0 Ports 31 Shared USB4_5 VIA USB 2.0 Ports PT800 30 Line In CD1 Chipset Line Out Mic In AUX1 29 7 AUDIO1 28 8 JL1 27 JR1 9 26 AGP1 25 Audio CODEC PCI 1 10 AGP 8X SATA2 USB 2.0 VIA 11 VT8237 LAN PCI 2 24 PHY SATA1 FSB800 ATA133 DDR400 12 5.1 CH 23 PCI 3 CMOS SATA Battery 13 CHA_FA
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TM TM TM TM TM 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 Parallel Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 3 Line In (Light Blue) 9 Serial Port: COM1 4 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 5 Microphone (Pink) 11 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 8 8 8 8 8
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Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation P4VT8 is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw H
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2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation o Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins. Step 4. When the CPU
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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) P4VT8 motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that t
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) There are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on P4VT8 motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphic
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2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is Open Short placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting 1_2 2_3 PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.7 item 20) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 +5V +5VSB or U
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2.8 Connectors 2.8 Connectors 2.8 Connectors 2.8 Connectors 2.8 Connectors Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over these connectors. FDD Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) FLOPPY1 Pin1 (see p.7 item 15) the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector. Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black) (39-pin IDE1, see p.7 item 8) (39-pin IDE2, see p.7 item 7) IDE1 IDE2 PIN1 PIN1 connect the black end
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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power (4-conductor) connector on each drive. Then (Optional) connect the white end of SATA connect to the connect to the SATA power cable to the power power supply HDD power connector connector of the power supply. TM USB_PWR USB 2.0 Header ASRock I/O Plus provides you P-7 P+7 (9-pin USB67) GND 6 default USB 2.0 ports on the DUMMY (see p.7 item 19) rear panel. If the rear USB ports 1 are not sufficient, this
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PLED+ System Panel Connector This connector accommo- PLED- PWRBTN# (9-pin PANEL1) dates several system front GND (see p.7 item 17) panel functions. 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLED- HDLED+ Chassis Speaker Connector This connector allows you 1 SPEAKER (4-pin SPEAKER 1) to attach to an external DUMMY DUMMY (see p.7 item 16) +5V speaker. GND Chassis Fan Connector Connect the fan cable to the +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin CHA_FAN1) connector matching the black (see p.7 item 13) wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan C
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2.9 Serial A 2.9 Serial A 2.9 Serial A 2.9 Serial A 2.9 Serial AT T T T TA (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SAT T T T TA) Hard Disks Installation A) Hard Disks Installation A) Hard Disks Installation A) Hard Disks Installation A) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. You may install SATA hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA hard disks. Installing SA
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2.9.1 Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 2.9.1 Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 2.9.1 Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 2.9.1 Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP 2.9.1 Installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP For the installation of Windows 2000 or Windows XP, please insert Windows 2000 or Windows XP CD into the optical drive. Then remove the floppy diskette, and reboot the system. At the very beginning, you will see the message at the bottom of the screen, “Press
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2.9.2.1 Guide to Configure RAID 0 2.9.2.1 Guide to Configure RAID 0 2.9.2.1 Guide to Configure RAID 0 2.9.2.1 Guide to Configure RAID 0 2.9.2.1 Guide to Configure RAID 0 Please enter “VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility” to set RAID 0 configuration. STEP 1: Boot-up your computer. STEP 2: During POST press key to enter “VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility”. STEP 3: Start the configuration from the option Create Array. Select the option Create Array, then press key. STEP 4: Select the option Arra
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2.9.2.2 Guide to Configure RAID 1 2.9.2.2 Guide to Configure RAID 1 2.9.2.2 Guide to Configure RAID 1 2.9.2.2 Guide to Configure RAID 1 2.9.2.2 Guide to Configure RAID 1 Please enter “VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility” to set RAID 1 configuration. STEP 1: Boot-up your computer. STEP 2: During POST press key to enter “VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility”. STEP 3: Start the configuration from the option Create Array. Select the option Create Array, then press key. STEP 4: Select the option Arra
