ASUS P4V8X-X User Manual
P4V8X-X
User Guide
Motherboard
Checklist
E1494
First Edition
December 2003
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................v
Safety information ..........................................................................vi
About this guide............................................................................. vii
ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii
P4V8X-X 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 Motherboard components .................................................. 1-4
1.5 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 1-7
1.6 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-8
1.7 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 1-9
1.7.1 Placement direction ............................................... 1-9
1.7.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-9
Features
1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)......................................... 1-10
1.8.1 Overview .............................................................. 1-10
1.8.2 Installing the CPU .................................................1-11
1.9 System memory ............................................................... 1-12
1.9.1 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 1-12
1.9.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 1-13
1.10 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-14
1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments ........................... 1-14
1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................ 1-14
1.10.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-15
1.10.4 AGP slot............................................................... 1-15
1.11 Jumper ............................................................................. 1-16
1.12 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-18
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-2
2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ................. 2-4
2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-5
2.1.5 Using ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ............................ 2-6
2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-8
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Contents
Safeguards
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 2-9
2.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 2-9
2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-9
2.2.4 Menu items .......................................................... 2-10
2.2.5 Sub-menu items................................................... 2-10
2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-10
2.2.7 Pop-up window .................................................... 2-10
2.2.8 Scroll bar.............................................................. 2-10
2.2.9 General help ........................................................ 2-10
2.3 Main menu.........................................................................2-11
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]......................................2-11
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ..............................2-11
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A,B [1.44M, 3.5 in.] .....................2-11
2.3.4 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth
IDE Master/Slave ................................................. 2-12
2.3.5 System Information .............................................. 2-13
2.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 2-14
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 2-14
2.4.2 USB Configuration ............................................... 2-15
2.4.3 CPU Configuration ............................................... 2-17
2.4.4 Chipset................................................................. 2-17
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 2-20
2.4.6 PCI PnP ............................................................... 2-21
2.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 2-22
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]........................................... 2-22
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ....................... 2-22
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ......................................... 2-22
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ............................. 2-23
2.5.5 APM Configuration............................................... 2-23
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-24
2.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-26
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-26
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-27
2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-28
2.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 2-30
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system................................................. 3-2
3.2 Support CD information...................................................... 3-2
3.3 RAID 0 / RAID 1 configurations.......................................... 3-5
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal
cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the
ASUS Contact Information on page viii.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone(MB/Component) +886-2-2890-7121 (English)
(Notebook) +886-2-2890-7122 (English)
(Server/PC) +886-2-2890-7123 (English)
(Networking) +886-2-2890-7902 (English)
Support fax +886-2-2890-7698
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fax +1-510-608-4555
E-mail tmd1@asus.com
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone (General) +1-502-995-0883
(Notebook) +1-510-739-3777
Support fax +1-502-933-8713
Support e-mail tsd@asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone +49-2102-95990
Fax +49-2102-959911
Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-95990
Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support www.asuscom.de/support
Web site www.asuscom.de/news
ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)
Address P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.
Telephone +9714-283-1774
Fax +9714-283-1775
Web site www.ASUSarabia.com
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P4V8X-X specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Audio
LAN
Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron
with speeds up to 3.2 GHz+
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Supports Intel® Prescott FSB533 CPU
VIA P4X533
VIA VT8237
800*/533/400 MHz (*Overclocking mode)
3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 3GB memory
Supports PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 non-ECC DDR DIMMs
1 x AGP 8X/4X (0.8V, 1.5V only)
5 x PCI
2 x UltraDMA 133 connectors
2 x Serial ATA connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 function
ADI AD1980 SoundMax 6-channel audio CODEC
support for S/PDIF out interface
Realtek RTL8201BL 10/100 Mbps LAN PHY
USB
AI Overclocking
Special features
Back panel I/O
Maximum of 8 USB 2.0 ports
Intelligent CPU frequency tuner
ASUS JumperFree
CPU and Memory voltage adjustable
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment
Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Power Loss Restart
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
support S/PDIF out interface
ASUS EZ Flash
CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo2
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x S/PDIF out
1 x RJ-45 port
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports
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Internal I/O
BIOS features
Industry standard
Manageability
Power Requirement
Support CD contents
Form Factor
2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports
CPU/Chassis fan connectors
20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors
CD/AUX connectors
Game/MIDI connector
10-1 pin front panel connector
4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, ASUS EZ
Flash, ASUS MyLogo2
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1
DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS LiveUpdate
Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software
ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm)
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the features of the
P4V8X-X motherboard. It includes brief
descriptions of the motherboard components,
and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings,
and connectors.
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS® P4V8X-X motherboard!
The ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest
technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality
motherboards!
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The P4V8X-X incorporates the Intel
package coupled with the VIA® P4X533 chipset to set a new benchmark for an
effective desktop platform solution.
Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM,
high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support, USB 2.0, and 6channel audio features, the P4V8X-X is your affordable vehicle to enter the world
of computing!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
Pentium® 4 / Celeron processors in 478-pin
1.2 Package contents
Check your P4V8X-X package for the following items.
ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard
ASUS P4V8X-X series support CD
UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
Floppy disk cable
I/O shield
Bag of extra jumper caps
User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 Special features
Latest processor technology
The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 512KB L2 cache and
an 800*/53 3/400 MHz system bus. The CPU features the Intel Hyper-Threading
Technology and a new power design that allows up to 3.2GHz core frequencies
with support for the Intel® next generation Prescott 533MHz FSB CPU. See page
1-10. (* Overclocking mode)
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DDR400 memory support
The motherboard supports up to 3GB of system memory using PC3200/2700/2100
non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 3.2GB/s data transfer rateto provide
enhanced system performance. See page 1-12.
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard bundles the new Serial AT A technology through the SATA
interfaces onboard. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables
with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer
rate, and software compatibility with the legacy Parallel ATA. See page 1-18.
Integrated RAID
The VIA VT8237 SouthBridge integrated RAID controller enable users to create
Serial ATA RAID0 and RAID1 configurations using a user-friendly graphical user
interface for an easier and faster RAID installation and management.
AGP 8X support
AGP8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables
enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth up to 2.12GB/s.
See pages 1-15.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast
480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See pages 1-6 and 1-21.
6-channel digital audio
The ADI 1980 AC’97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio
playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range.
Integrated 10/100 LAN
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Fast Ethernet controller. It is
enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power
management for advanced operating systems.
CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette or
recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when
invaded by a virus. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection
feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.
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1.4 Motherboard components
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Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and
available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the
succeeding pages for the component descriptions.
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ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from
the ATX 12V power supply.
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CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for
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the Intel
Pentium® 4 or Celeron® processors, with 800*/533/400 MHz system
bus that allows 6.4GB/s, 4.3GB/s, and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates,
respectively. (* Overclocking mode)
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North bridge controller . The VIA
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P4X533 provides the processor interface
with 800*/533/400 MHz frequency, system memory interface at 400/
333/266MHz operation, and 1.5V/0.8V AGP interface that supports AGP 3.0
specification including 8X Fast Write protocol. (* Overclocking mode)
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DDR DIMM sockets. These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 3GB
system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs.
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ATX power connector. This 20-pin connector connects to an ATX power
supply . The power supply must have at least 1A on the +5V standby lead
(+5VSB).
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IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support
Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Both the primary (blue)
and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of
the IDE ribbon cable.
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AGP 8X slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V/0.8V
AGP 8X/4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.
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SATA connectors. These connectors support Serial A TA HDDs and allow
up to 150MB/s data transfer rate using thin 4-conductor SATA cables.
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South bridge controller . The VIA
VT8237 integrated peripheral controller
supports various I/O functions including two Serial ATA ports, 2-channel
ATA/133 bus master IDE controller, up to eight USB 2.0 ports, LPC Super
I/O interface, AC’97 interface and PCI 2.2 interface.
Floppy disk connector . This connector accommodates the provided ribbon
cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the connector is slotted to prevent
incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable.
Standby power LED. This LED lights up if there is a standby power on the
motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power
before plugging or unplugging devices.
Flash ROM. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program.
Super I/O controller . This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the
commonly used Super I/O functionality . The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk
drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash
ROM interface.
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Audio CODEC. The ADI 1980 is an AC’97 CODEC that allows 6-channel
audio playback.
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PCI slots. These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI
cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput.
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LAN controller . This Realtek RTL8201BL LAN PHY supports 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX networking.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other
audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/
Center .
Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front
Speaker Out.
Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel
mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.
The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone jacks change when you
select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table:
Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration
Headphone/
2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker
Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
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USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
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Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
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S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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1.5 Motherboard layout
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19.3cm 7.6in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
ATX12V1
SPDIF1
PARALLEL PORT
CPU_FAN1
ATX Power Connector
COM1
USB12
Bottom:
USB3
RJ-45
USB4
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
10/100
LAN PHY
FP_AUDIO
CD
Audio
Codec
Super
Top:
I/O
USBPW12
USBPW34
AUX
4Mbit
ROM
VIA
P4X533
Chip
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
PCI1
PCI2
P4V8X-X
PCI3
PCI4
SB_PWR1
PCI5
GAME1
Socket 478
VT8237
Chipset
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
USB78
CHA_FAN1
PRI_IDE1
SEC_IDE1
DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM3 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
30.5cm (12.0in)
SATA1
SATA2
VIA
CHASSIS1
USBPW78
USBPW56
USB56
CLRTC1
PANEL1
FLOPPY
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1.6 Before you proceed
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Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep
mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and
unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard
component.
P4V8X-X
P4V8X-X Onboard LED
Install only 0.8V and 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard to prevent damage to
your AGP card or motherboard.
ON
Standby
Power
SB_PWR1
OFF
Powere
Off
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1.7 Motherboard installation
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The motherboard uses the ATX form factor
that measures 12 inches x 7.6 inches (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm).
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
1.7.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.7.2 Screw holes
Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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1.8.1 Overview
The Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette processor has a gold triangular mark
on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a
specific corner of the CPU socket.
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P4V8X-X Socket 478
• If the system becomes unstable when overclocking with an
800MHz FSB CPU, enable the CPU Compatible Mode item in the
BIOS to lower FSB frequency. See section “2.4.1 JumperFree
configuration” for details.
• Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins
and severely damage the CPU!
Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
1. This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading
Technology.
2. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP and later
versions only.
3. It is recommended that you install WinXP Service Pack 1.
4. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology , visit www.intel.com/
info/hyperthreading.
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
1. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Install
the CPU.
2. Reboot the computer.
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1.8.2 Installing the CPU
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Follow these steps to install a CPU.
1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°100° angle.
Socket Lever
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted
up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the
CPU does not fit in completely.
3. Position the CPU above the socket
such that its marked corner matches
the base of the socket lever.
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Gold Mark
4. 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 prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
5. When the CPU is in place, push
down the socket lever to secure the
CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan
following the instructions that came
with the heatsink package.
7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the
CPU_FAN1 connector on the
motherboard.
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1.9 System memory
®
The motherboard comes with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual In-Line Memory
Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 3GB system memory using
184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 DDR DIMMs. The
following figure shows the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
P4V8X-X
80 Pins 104 Pins
P4V8X-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
1.9.1 Installing a DIMM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
Follow these steps to install a DIMM.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket
until the retaining clips snap back in
place and the DIMM is properly
seated.
Unlocked Retaining Clip
DDR DIMM notch
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1.9.2 Memory configurations
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets on this motherboard.
PC3200 DDR DIMMs max to 2 DIMMs only.
Table 1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL)
Size Vendor Module Brand SS/DS Component
256MB TwinMos M2G9I08AFATT9F081AA4T TwinMos SS TMD7608F8E50D
256MB TwinMos M2G9I08AFTT9F0811DDT TwinMos SS TMD7608F8E50B
256MB TwinMos M2S9I08AFAPS9F0811A-T TwinMos SS A2S56D30ATP
256MB Apacer 77.10636.465 Apacer SS K4H560838D-TCC4
512MB Apacer 77.10736.464 Apacer DS K4H560838D-TCC4
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3 Transcend SS K4H560838D-TCCC
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3 Transcend SS V58C2256804SAT5
512MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3 Transcend DS V58C2256804SAT5
512MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3 Transcend DS HY5DU56822BT-D43
256MB A DATA MDOAD5F3G315B1EC2 A DATA SS ADD8608A8A-5B
256MB A DATA MDOWB5F3G316B1EAE A DATA SS W942508BH-5
256MB A DATA MDOAD5F3G31YB1EZ2 A DATA SS ADD8608A8A-5B
256MB GEIL MAG32UL6464D2TG5A-KC GEIL SS GL3LC32G88TG-5A
512MB GEIL MAG16UL3264D1TG5A-KC GEIL DS GL3LC32G88TG-5A
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C25/256 KINGSTON SS W942508BH-5
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 KINGSTON SS HY5DU56822BT-D43
512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 KINGSTON DS HY5DU56822BT-D43
256MB Winbond W9425GCDB-5 Winbond SS W942508CH-5
512MB Infineon HYS64D64320GU-5-B Infineon DS HYB25D256800BT-5B
256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC
256MB Hynix HYMD232646B8J-D43 AA Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT-D43
512MB Hynix HYMD264646B8J-D43 AA Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT-D43
512MB PSC AL6D8A53T1-5B PSC DS A2S56D30ATP
512MB KINGMAX MPXB62D-68KX3 KINGMAX DS KDL684T4AA-50
256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4 MICRON SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC
512MB MICRON MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4 MICRON DS MT46V32M8TG-5BC
256MB ATP AG32L64T8SQC4S ATP SS K4H560838D-TCC4
512MB ATP AG32L64T8SQC4S ATP DS K4H560838D-TCC4
1024MB ATP AG28L64T8SMC4M ATP DS MT46V64M4TG-5BC
128M NANYA NT128D64SH4B1G-5T NANYA SS NT5DS16M16BT-5T
256MB NANYA NT256D64S88B1G-5T NANYA SS NT5DS32M8BT-5T
512MB NANYA N512D64S8HB1G-5T NANYA DS NT5DS32M8BT-5T
256MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C CENTURY SS K4H560838D-TCCC
512MB CENTURY DXV2S8SSCCD3K27C CENTURY DS K4H560838D-TCCC
256MB Elixir M2U25664DS88B3G-5T Elixir SS N2DS25680BT-5T
512MB Elixir M2U25664DS8HB3G-5T Elixir DS N2DS25680BT-5T
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system
performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL.
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