ASROCK P4V88 User manual

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Published April 2005
Copyright©2005 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Motherboard Layoutayout
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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
4 CPU Socket 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
5 North Bridge Controller 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
6 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 21 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
(Dual Channel A: DDR1, DDR3; Blue) 22 Game Connector (GAME1)
7 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 23 5 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 5)
8 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 24 Flash Memory
9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 JL1 Jumper
10 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 26 JR1Jumper
(Dual Channel B: DDR2, DDR4; Black) 27 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)
11 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 28 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
12 Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
13 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) 30 Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
14 South Bridge Controller 31 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
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1 Parallel Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB0, USB1)
2 RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB2, USB3)
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 USB 2.0 Ports (USB4, USB5)
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1. Introduction1. Introduction
1. Introduction1. Introduction
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock P4V88/P4V88+ motherboard, a reliable mother-
board produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers
excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to
quality and endurance.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in
the user manual presented in the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might
be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change
without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the
updated version will be available on ASRock website without further
notice. You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on
ASRock website as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock P4V88/P4V88+ Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm)
ASRock P4V88/P4V88+ Quick InstallationGuide
ASRock P4V88/P4V88+ Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One SerialATA (SATA) Cable
One SerialATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable(Optional)
OneASRock I/O PlusTM Shield
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1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications
Platform: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm
CPU: Socket 478, supports Intel®Pentium® 4(Prescott, Northwood,
Willimate) / Celeron®processor
Chipsets: North Bridge:
VIA PT880, FSB @ 800/533/400 MHz,
with Intel®Hyper-Threading Technology ready
(see CAUTION 1)
South Bridge:
VIAVT8237, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133, SATA1.5Gb/s
Memory: 4DDRDIMMslots:DDR1,DDR2,DDR3, andDDR4
2DDRDIMM Slots Support PC3200 (DDR400), Max. 2GB,
4DDRDIMM Slots Support PC2700 (DDR333) /
PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 3.5GB,
Dual Channel Memory Technology support
(see CAUTION 2)
IDE: IDE1:ATA133 / Ultra DMAMode 6
IDE2:ATA133 / Ultra DMAMode 6
Support up to 4 IDE devices
Serial ATA: 2 SATA connectors, support up to 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate
Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives
Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio
LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing,
Chassis temperature sensing,
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life
(ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 3),
CPU fan tachometer,
Chassis fan tachometer,
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore
PCI slots: 5 slots with PCI Specification 2.2
AGP slot: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X/4X AGP card (see CAUTION 4)
USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 ports:
include 6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel,
plus one on-board header supporting 2 extra USB 2.0 ports
(see CAUTION 5)
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ASRock I/O PlusTM:1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 PS/2 keyboard port,
1 serial port: COM1,
1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support,
6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports,
1 RJ 45 port,
Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone
BIOS: AMIBIOS,
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 6)
OS: Microsoft®Windows®98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 25
in the Support CD.
2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 8 for proper installation.
3. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
4. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage!
5. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows® XP
SP1/2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft®Windows®98/
ME.
6. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the
CPU.
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2. Installation2. Installation
2. Installation2. Installation
2. Installation
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also
remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded
object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation
2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation
2.1 CPU Installation
STEP1: Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90oangle.
STEP2: Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked
corner matches the base of the socket lever.
STEP3: 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.
STEP4: When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you
push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on
the side tab to indicate that it is locked.
STEP5: Install CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly
refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink vendors.
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2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
P4V88/P4V88+ motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM
slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,
you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)
DDR DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install
identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR1 and DDR3; Blue slots; see p.2
No. 6) or identical DDRDIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR2 andDDR4; Black slots;
see p.2 No. 10), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This
motherboard also allows you to install fourDDRDIMMs for dual channel configuration,
and please install identical DDR DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual
Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 DDR4
(Blue Slot) (Black Slot) (Blue Slot) (Black Slot)
(1) Populated - Populated -
(2) - Populated - Populated
(3) Populated Populated Populated Populated
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots
(DDR1 and DDR3), or in the set of black slots (DDR2 and DDR4).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDR DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDR1
and DDR2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology.
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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
STEP1: Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
STEP2: Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.
STEP3: Firmly insert theDIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends
fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)
2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)
2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)
There are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on P4V88/P4V88+ motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
AGP slot: TheAGP slot is used to install a graphics card. TheASRock AGP slot has
a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics
card.
Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on theAGP slot of this
motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage
information of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card
vendors.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
STEP1: Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
STEP2: Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
STEP3: Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
STEP4: Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
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