Kenmore P4VT8 user manual Introduction, Package Contents

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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 builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic BIOS setup and support CD information. For advanced users’ reference, the Appen- dix appearing on page 26 offers more advanced BIOS setup information.

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 Contents

ASRock P4VT8 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock P4VT8 Quick Installation Guide

ASRock P4VT8 Support CD

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

Two Serial ATA (SATA) Cables

One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield

One Game Port Bracket (Optional)

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Contents P4VT8 Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications CPUIDE LANBios AMI BiosMotherboard Layout AGP1ASRock I/O PlusTM Pre-installation Precautions InstallationScrew Holes CPU Installation Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of Memory Modules Dimm Notch breakInstalling an expansion card Expansion Slots PCI and AGP SlotsSetting Jumpers SetupClear Cmos Connectors IDE2USB 2.0 Header System Panel Connector Serial ATA Sata Hard Disks Installation Installing Sata Hard DisksHow to make an Sata HDD driver diskette? Making an Sata HDD driver disketteInstallation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP RAID 0 / RAID 1 ConfigurationsPage Page Bios Setup Utility Bios SetupBios Menu Bar Main Menu ESCType AutoAdvanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus Software Support Appendix Advanced Bios Setup Advanced Bios Setup MenuChipset Configuration Dram CAS# LatencyHyper-Threading Technology AutoResource Configuration Peripheral ConfigurationRPM Security Setup Menu EnterPower Setup Menu Power OffBoot Setup Menu EnabledExit Menu