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Published October 2004
Copyright©2004 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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PS2_USB_PWR1  Jumper
CPU  Fan  Connector  (CPU_FAN1)
CPU  Heatsink  Retention  Module
P4-478 CPU  Socket
2 x 184-pin  DDR  DIMM  Slots
(Dual Channel A: DDR1, DDR3; Blue)
2 x 184-pin  DDR  DIMM  Slots
(Dual Channel B: DDR2, DDR4; Black)
ATX  12V  Connector  (ATX12V1)
Secondary  IDE  Connector  (IDE2, Black)
Primary  IDE  Connector  (IDE1, Blue)
AGP  Slot  (1.5V_AGP1)
South  Bridge  Controller
Secondary  Serial  ATA  Connector  (SATA2)
Primary  Serial  ATA  Connector  (SATA1)
Chassis  Fan  Connector  (CHA_FAN1)
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Clear  CMOS  Jumper  (CLRCMOS0)
System  Panel  Header  (PANEL1)
Chassis  Speaker  Header  (SPEAKER 1)
Infrared  Module  Header  (IR1)
USB 2.0  Header  (USB67, Blue)
USB 2.0  Header  (USB45, Blue)
Floppy  Connector  (FLOPPY1)
Game  Connector  (GAME1)
PCI  Slots  (PCI1- 5)
Front  Panel  Audio  Header  (AUDIO1)
JR1 / JL1 Jumpers
BIOS  FWH  Chip
North  Bridge  Controller
Internal  Audio  Connector: CD1 (Black)
ATX  Power  Connector  (ATXPWR1)
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ASRock  8CH  I/O
ASRock  8CH  I/O
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ASRock  8CH  I/O
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Parallel  Port
RJ-45  Port
Side  Speaker  (Gray)
Rear  Speaker  (Black)
Central / Bass  (Orange)
Line  In  (Light Blue)
Front  Speaker  (Lime)
 8 Microphone  (Pink)
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USB 2.0  Ports  (USB01)
10 USB 2.0  Ports  (USB23)
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Serial  Port: COM1
PS/2  Keyboard  Port  (Purple)
PS/2  Mouse  Port  (Green)
* If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See
   the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output  Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker
Central / Bass
Side Speaker
(No. 7)
(No. 4)
(No. 5)
(No. 3)
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ASRock  P4i65PE  Motherboard
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1.  Introduction
1.  Introduction
1.  Introduction
1.  Introduction
1.  Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock P4i65PE motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in
the user manual presented in the Support CD.
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
1.1    Package  Contents
1.1    Package  Contents
1.1    Package  Contents
1.1    Package  Contents
ASRock P4i65PE Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm)
ASRock P4i65PE Quick Installation Guide
ASRock P4i65PE Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One ASRock 8CH I/O Shield
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1.2  Specifications
1.2  Specifications
1.2  Specifications
1.2  Specifications
1.2  Specifications
Platform:
CPU:
Chipsets:
ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm
Socket 478, supports Intel® Pentium® 4  / Celeron® (Prescott,
Northwood, Willamatte) processor
North Bridge:
Intel® 865PE chipset, FSB @ 800 / 533 / 400MHz,
supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
South Bridge:
Intel® ICH5, supports SATA 1.5Gb/s
Memory:
4 DDR DIMM Slots: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, and DDR4
4 DDR DIMM Slots Supports PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700
(DDR333) / PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 4GB
(see CAUTION 2)
IDE:
Serial ATA:
Dual Channel Memory Technology support (see CAUTION 3)
IDE1: ATA 100 / Ultra DMA Mode 5
IDE2: ATA 100 / Ultra DMA Mode 5
Supports up to 4 IDE devices
Supports up to 2 SATA devices at 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate
(Not Support “RAID and “Hot Plug” functions)
Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives
7.1 channels AC’97 Audio
Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Floppy Port:
Audio:
PCI LAN:
Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing,
PCI slots:
AGP slot:
USB  2.0:
ASRock 8CH I/O:
Chassis temperature sensing,
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life
(ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 4),
CPU fan tachometer,
Chassis fan tachometer,
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
5 PCI slots with PCI Specification 2.3
1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X/4X AGP card (see CAUTION 5)
8 USB 2.0 ports:
includes 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel,
plus two headers to support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
(see CAUTION 6)
1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port
1 Serial Port: COM1
1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
1 RJ-45 Port
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Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central/Bass /
Line In / Front Speaker / Microphone
(see CAUTION 7)
AMI legal BIOS,
Supports “Plug and Play”,
ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events,
Supports jumperfree,
CPU frequency stepless control
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 8)
Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
BIOS:
OS:
CAUTION!
1. About the setting of  “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 23
of “User Manual” in the Support CD.
2. Please check the table below for the memory support frequency and its
corresponding CPU FSB frequency.
CPU FSB Frequency
Memory Support Frequency
800
533
400
DDR266, DDR320*, DDR400
DDR266, DDR333
DDR266
* When you use an FSB800-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at
DDR320 if you adopt a DDR333 memory module.
3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 8 for proper installation.
4. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
5. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage!
6. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® XP
SP1 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® 98/
ME.
7. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel,
6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for
proper connection.
8. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the
CPU.
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2.  Installation
2.  Installation
2.  Installation
2.  Installation
2.  Installation
Pre-installation  Precautions
Pre-installation  Precautions
Pre-installation  Precautions
Pre-installation  Precautions
Pre-installation  Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install mother-
board components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet
or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch
a safety grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
CPU  Installation
CPU  Installation
2.12.12.12.12.1 CPU  Installation
CPU  Installation
CPU  Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner
matches the base of the socket lever.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down
the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to
indicate that it is locked.
Install CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to
the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink vendors.
Step 5.
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2.2  Installation  of  Memory  Modules  (DIMM)
2.2  Installation  of  Memory  Modules  (DIMM)
2.2  Installation  of  Memory  Modules  (DIMM)
2.2  Installation  of  Memory  Modules  (DIMM)
2.2  Installation  of  Memory  Modules  (DIMM)
P4i65PE motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and
supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you
always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR
DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical
DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR1 and DDR3; Blue slots; see p.2  No. 5) or
identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR2 and DDR4; Black slots; see p.2
No. 6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard
also allows you to install four DDR DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please
install identical DDR DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel
Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDR1
(Blue Slot)
Populated
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Populated
DDR2
(Black Slot)
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Populated
DDR3
(Blue Slot)
Populated
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Populated
DDR4
(Black Slot)
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Populated
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(2)
(3)
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If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots
(DDR1 and DDR3), or in the set of black slots (DDR2 and DDR4).
If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDR DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDR1
and DDR2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology.
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