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General| Brand | ECS |
|---|---|
| Model | P4VXASD2 |
| Category | Motherboard |
| Language | English |
Covers legal notices, disclaimers, trademark recognition, and FCC compliance statements.
Overview of the mainboard's features, specifications, and package contents.
Detailed guide covering the physical installation of the mainboard and its components.
Instructions for navigating and configuring system settings via the BIOS Setup Utility.
Guide to installing and utilizing the software and drivers provided with the mainboard.
Details the mainboard's technical specifications, chipsets, memory support, and I/O capabilities.
Lists all items included in the mainboard's packaging for user verification.
Guidance on choosing a compatible ATX case and preparing for mainboard installation.
Essential safety measures and a high-level overview of the mainboard installation process.
Step-by-step instructions for physically securing the mainboard within the computer case.
Explanation of jumper locations and how to set them for system configuration.
Guides on connecting case switches, LEDs, CPU fan, and system fan to the mainboard headers.
Details the pin assignments for the 20-pin ATX power connector.
Instructions for connecting the internal speaker and the sleep switch to the mainboard.
Pinout for connecting front panel microphone and audio output jacks.
Explains connections for case power/reset switches and HDD/SPD LEDs.
Details the connection for the LAN device's LED indicator.
Important safety guidelines and preparation steps before installing the CPU.
Comprehensive guide on installing the CPU, retention module, and CPU fan.
Step-by-step instructions for installing SDRAM and DDR SDRAM modules correctly.
Instructions for installing IDE devices, including IDE channels and UltraDMA technology.
Specific procedure for installing a hard disk drive onto the primary IDE connector.
Specific procedure for installing a CD-ROM or DVD drive onto the IDE interface.
Guidance on installing a floppy diskette drive using the FDD cable.
Instructions for inserting expansion cards into PCI, AGP, and CNR slots.
Description of PCI slots and the 4xAGP slot for expansion cards.
Details the purpose of the CNR slot for modem and audio cards.
Guide to connecting front-mounted USB ports to the mainboard's USB headers.
Enabling and using the Wake On LAN feature through the WOL1 connector.
Enabling and using the Wake On Modem feature through the WOM1 connector.
Details the connection and purpose of the SIR1 serial infrared port.
Description of rear panel ports including PS/2, USB, Serial, Parallel, and Audio.
Reference table for the standard color coding of external connectors.
Overview of the BIOS Setup Utility and its role in system configuration.
Procedure to enter the BIOS setup menu during system boot.
Explanation of keyboard shortcuts and keys used within the BIOS interface.
Settings for date, time, and IDE device detection (Hard Disk, CD-ROM).
Detailed system settings for performance, boot order, and hardware.
Configuration for system boot device priority and enabling quick boot.
Settings for S.M.A.R.T. hard disk monitoring and NumLock status.
Configuration options for floppy drives, PS/2 mouse, and system password protection.
Settings for SDRAM timing, frequency, CAS latency, and cacheable memory.
Adjustments for AGP performance, including driving current settings.
Configuration for AGP modes, aperture size, and clock synchronization.
Introduction to system power management features and ACPI support.
Settings to control power down modes for video and hard disk drives.
Configures automatic entry into standby or suspend modes based on inactivity.
Enables system wake-up via LAN, Modem, Keyboard, or RTC alarm.
Settings for PCI devices and managing Plug and Play functionality.
Configuration for primary graphics adapter and PCI VGA IRQ allocation.
Options to load fail-safe or best-performance default BIOS settings.
Enabling/disabling onboard FDC, Serial, Parallel, Game, and MIDI ports.
Configuration for parallel port modes, IRQ, DMA, and game/MIDI ports.
Configuration for onboard IDE, audio, modem, and USB controller settings.
CPU PnP configuration and display of CPU brand, speed, and frequency.
Interface for monitoring system voltages, fan speeds, and temperatures.
Displays real-time CPU and system temperatures and fan speeds.
Setting a BIOS password and instructions for saving and exiting the setup.
Information about the software CD-ROM and its contents.
Instructions for automatic installation of drivers and software on Windows systems.
Guide to using the Setup tab, Browse CD, and other interface elements.
Step-by-step instructions for executing the software installation program.
Steps for manually installing drivers by locating them on the CD-ROM.
Reference for available utilities like BIOS flashing tools and anti-virus software.
Instructions for installing voice modem and fax/modem communication software.
Details on installing CD Ghost for imaging and Recovery Genius for data recovery.
Information on installing language learning and home page creation software.
