P4VT8 User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2003 Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents 1 Introduction ................................................... 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Package Contents .......................................................... Specifications ................................................................ Motherboard Layout ...................................................... ASRock I/O PlusTM .......................................................... 4 5 7 8 2 Installation ..................................................... 9 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock P4VT8 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced 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-bystep installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic BIOS setup and support CD information.
1.2 Specifications Platform: CPU: ATX Form Factor (12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5-cm x 19.1-cm) 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 2 DDR DIMM slots , Max. 2GB; PC3200 (DDR400) for 1 DDR DIMM slots , Max.
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) Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant OS: CAUTION! 1. If the CPU is overheated, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before you resume the system.
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 4 3 5 6 19.1cm (7.5 in) PS/2 LAN USB 2.0 Ports Shared USB 2.0 Ports VIA PT800 Chipset USB4_5 1 30 CD1 Line In Line Out Mic In 29 28 27 26 25 30.5cm (12 in) ATXPWR1 USB 2.0 Ports 31 DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) PGA478 DDR3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) CPU_FAN1 DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) COM1 PARALLEL PORT Mouse PS/2 Keyboard IDE1 IDE2 AUX1 7 8 AUDIO1 1 JL1 JR1 9 AGP1 Audio CODEC 10 PCI 1 AGP 8X USB 2.
1.4 ASRock I/O Plus TM 1 2 3 4 5 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 9 Parallel Port RJ-45 Port Line In (Light Blue) Line Out (Lime) Microphone (Pink) Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 8 7 8 9 10 11 7 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) USB 2.
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 Holes Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
2.3 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. o Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 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.
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. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
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 graphics card inserted. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of P4VT8 motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 2. Step 3.
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 placed on these 2 pins. Jumper PS2_USB_PWR1 Short Open Setting 2_3 1_2 Short pin2, pin3 to enable +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB wake up events.
2.8 Connectors Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over these connectors. FDD Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) Pin1 (see p.7 item 15) FLOPPY1 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.
Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power (4-conductor) connector on each drive. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply. (Optional) connect to the power supply connect to the SATA HDD power connector USB 2.0 Header USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY (9-pin USB67) (see p.7 item 19) 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR Shared USB 2.0 Header USB_PWR P-5 P+5 GND DUMMY (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.
System Panel Connector This connector accommodates several system front PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7 item 17) panel functions. 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Chassis Speaker Connector This connector allows you to attach to an external speaker. 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.7 item 16) Chassis Fan Connector GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.
2.9 Serial A ATTA (SA (SATTA) 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 SATTA Hard Disks STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. STEP 2: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s primary SATA connector (SATA1).
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 F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or Raid driver....” At this moment, please press key and follow the instructions of Windows 2000 or Windows XP for the proper installation. 2.9.
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 Array Mode, then press key to display the pop-up menu of RAID system setting. STEP 5: Select RAID 0 for performance from the menu and press .
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 Array Mode, then press key to display the pop-up menu of RAID system setting.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains how to use the BIOS Setup Utility to configure your system. The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. You may run the BIOS Setup Utility when you start up the computer. Please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
Navigation Key(s) / / + / Function Description Displays the General Help Screen Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu from the current menu Moves cursor up or down between fields Selects menu to the left or right Increases or decreases values Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field Loads all the setup items to default value Saves changes and exits Setup 3.2 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears.
TYPE To set the type of the IDE device, first, please select “IDE Devices” on Main menu and press to get into the sub-menu. Then, select among “Primary IDE Master”, “Primary IDE Slave”, “Secondary IDE Master”, and “Secondary IDE Slave” to make configuration of its type. After making your selections on this sub-menu, press key to return to the upper menu, in whcih the hard disk drive field will display the size of the hard disk drive that you configured. Below are the configuration options.
[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device), such as MO. Cylinders This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. Heads This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct values. Write Pre-compensation Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.
Chapter 4 Software Suppor Supportt 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.
Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup This section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,” “Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.” 1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu Main AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Power Boot Exit Security Advanced [ Setup Help ] Spread Spectrum CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency CPU Ratio Selection DRAM Frequency Disabled Auto 133MHz Locked Auto to enable or disable the feature of spread spectrum.
Chipset Configuration: AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Advanced Chipset Configuration [ AGP Mode AGP Aperture Size AGP Fast Write PCI Delay Transaction Auto 128MB Disabled Disabled USB Controller USB Device Legacy Support Enabled Disabled DRAM CAS# Latency Hyper-Threading Technology Auto Auto F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu Setup Help ] to select AGP mode.
Resource Configuration: AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Advanced Resource Configuration PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) Primary Graphics Adapter F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item [ 32 PCI +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu Setup Help ] to select PCI clocks. Leave on default setting for the best PCI performance. F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks): The default is 32.
OnBoard Infrared Port: You may select [Enable] or [Disabled] for this onboard infrared port feature. OnBoard Parallel Port: Select Parallel Port address or disable Parallel Port. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278]. Parallel Port Mode: Set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default value is [ECP+CPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, “EPP Version”. OnBoard Midi Port: Select address for Midi Port or disable Midi Port.
2. Security Setup Menu Main AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Boot Power Exit Security Advanced Supervisor Password User Password Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password [ Enter ] [ Enter ] Password Check Setup F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu [ Setup Help ] to set the supervisor password. +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Supervisor Password: This field shows the status of the Supervisor Password.
3. Power Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
4. Boot Setup Menu Main AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Boot Power Exit Security Advanced [ Setup Help ] Quick Boot Mode Boot Up Num-Lock Boot To OS/2 Boot From Network Enabled On No Disabled to enable or disable the quick boot mode. Boot Device Priority F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Quick Boot Mode: Enable this mode will speed up the boot-up routine by skipping memory retestings.
5. Exit Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Boot Power Exit Security Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Default Settings Discard Changes F1:Help Esc:Exit [ [ [ [ Enter Enter Enter Enter :Select Item :Select Menu [ Setup Help ] ] ] ] ] Exits and saves the changes in CMOS RAM. +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Exit Saving Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Save current settings and exit” will appear.
