This is the user manual for P4VM8 motherboard.
This manual covers everything needed to set up the ASRock P4VM8 motherboard, including package contents, pre‑installation precautions, CPU, memory, and peripheral installation, as well as detailed BIOS setup and software support instructions. It also contains safety notices, warranty information, and contact details.
Technical details such as the form factor, chipset, supported CPUs, memory configurations, storage interfaces, USB ports, and networking options are listed, allowing users and technicians to verify compatibility and configure the system correctly.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX, 9.6 in × 8.0 in |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket 478, supports Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® |
| North Bridge Chipset | VIA PM800, FSB @ 800/533/400 MHz |
| South Bridge Chipset | VIA VT8237R, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133, SATA 1.5 Gb/s |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR DIMM slots (DDR1 and DDR2) |
| Maximum Memory | 2 GB |
| SATA Connectors | 2 SATA connectors, up to 1.5 Gb/s |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 8 ports (6 rear, 2 via headers) |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps, Wake‑On‑LAN support |
The board has eight USB 2.0 ports – six on the rear panel and two additional ports available through on‑board headers.
It uses a Socket 478 that supports Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron processors.
The board provides two DDR DIMM slots that accept DDR1 or DDR2 modules, with a maximum of 2 GB total memory.
It is a Micro ATX board measuring 9.6 inches by 8.0 inches.