ECS P4VXASD2+ - User Manual

Preface
Copyright
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der international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any
of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the au-
thor.
Version 5.0a
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any par-
ticular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manu-
facturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal 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 in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oc-
cur 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 the receiver.
Connect the equipment onto 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.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manu-
facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Summary

Introducing the Mainboard

Features

Details the key features of the mainboard, including processor, chipset, memory, AGP, and I/O.

Mainboard Components

Illustrates and labels the various components and connectors on the mainboard for identification.

Installing the Mainboard

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines to follow when handling and installing the mainboard to prevent damage.

Installing the Mainboard in a Case

Instructions and illustrations for physically mounting the mainboard into a computer case.

Checking Jumper Settings

Explains how to set system configuration options using jumpers on the mainboard.

Connecting Case Components

Instructions for connecting internal case components such as power supply, fans, and front panel connectors.

Installing Memory Modules

Steps for installing SDRAM and DDR memory modules into the DIMM slots.

Installing the Processor

Detailed procedure for installing the CPU onto the mainboard's Socket 478.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive;CD-ROM

Guide on installing IDE devices like hard disk drives and CD-ROM/DVD drives.

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

Instructions for installing a floppy diskette drive using the provided cable.

Installing Add-on Cards

Connecting Optional Devices

Connecting I;O Devices

ECS P4VXASD2+ Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Socket Type	Socket 478
Supported CPU	Intel Pentium 4
Front Side Bus	400/533 MHz
Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Memory Slots	2
Maximum Memory	2 GB
AGP Slot	1 x AGP 4X
Integrated Audio	Yes
Integrated LAN	Yes
PCI Slots	3
Audio	AC'97
LAN	10/100 Mbps
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0