This document is the user manual for the ASRock P4VT8, providing information about the features and characteristics of the product.
This manual introduces the ASRock P4VT8 motherboard, an ATX‑form factor board designed for Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron CPUs. It includes a detailed overview of the board layout, supported components, and the ASRock I/O Plus™ features.
The guide covers step‑by‑step installation of the CPU, memory, storage, and peripherals, followed by BIOS setup instructions, power and security options, and software support information. Appendices provide advanced BIOS menus and troubleshooting tips.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 7.5‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron |
| North Bridge Chipset | VIA PT800 |
| South Bridge Chipset | VIA VT8237 |
| Memory Slots | 3 DDR DIMM slots, up to 3 GB |
| SATA Connectors | 2 SATA ports, up to 1.5 Gb/s |
| USB Ports | 8 USB 2.0 ports (6 rear, 2 via header) |
| LAN | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
It uses Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron processors.
The board provides eight USB 2.0 ports – six on the rear panel and two via an internal header.
The motherboard can support up to 3 GB of DDR memory using the three DDR1 slots.
BIOS passwords may be 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters.