ASRock K7VT4A User Manual

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  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 1
    K7VT4A User Manual Version 1.0 Published November 2003 Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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    backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks benefit, without intent to infringe. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 3
    1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/OTM 8 2 Installation 9 2.1 Screw Holes 9 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.3 CPU Installation 10 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 10 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 11
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 4
    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 ASRock K7VT4A Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.0-in, 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) ASRock K7VT4A Quick Installation Guide ASRock K7VT4A Support CD One 80-conductor
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 5
    1.2 Specifications Platform: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.0-in, 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm CPU: Supports Socket A (462 pins) for AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP / DuronTM processor Chipsets: North Bridge: VIA KT400A, FSB@333 MHz, AGP 8X/4X South Bridge: VIA VT8235CD, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133 Memory: 2
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    the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. The CPU host frequency of this motherboard is determined by the jumper-setting. You must set the FSB jumper according to your AMD CPU before you use the "Manual" option as the FSB setting in BIOS setup
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    Line out GGAAMMEE AAUUDDIIOO11 LiLInnineein MMInicicin AUX1 VIA KT400A Chipset 27 CD1 JR1 26 25 JL1 1 AUDIO1 24 DDR400 AGP 8X K7VT4A AGP1 23 LAN PHY 22 AUDIO CODEC PCI 1 Super I/O PCI 2 7 8 9 FSB_SEL0 1 10 21 20 2MB BIOS CMOS Battery PCI 3 USB2.0 5.1CH PCI 4 ATA133
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    1.4 ASRock I/OTM 1 2 3 10 9 8 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Game Port 4 Microphone (Pink) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 7 654 6 Line Out (Lime) 7 USB 2.0 Ports 8 Serial Port (COM1) 9 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 10 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 8
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 9
    a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 9
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 10
    . Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 7, No. 2). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and heatsink vendors. 10
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    2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K7VT4A motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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    make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 13
    FSB 333MHz Note: The setting of the CPU front side bus frequency of this motherboard is by means of the adjustment of jumper-setting. You must set the FSB jumper according to your AMD CPU before you use the "Manual" option as the FSB setting in BIOS setup to perform over clocking. Please follow
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 14
    The jumper caps are not provided by ASRock. Please understand that ASRock does not guarantee and support the adjustment of multiplier. These jumpers setting may not apply to all multiplier-locked or even some unlocked AMD CPU. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 15
    motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". Please refer to the instruction GND DUMMY 1 GND P+4 P-4 USB_PWR ASRock I/OTM provides you 4 default USB support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports. Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR1) (see p.7 item 18) IRTX +5V DUMMY 1 GND IRRX This connector supports
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 16
    audio input from sound sources such as a CDROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. Front Panel Audio CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7 item 6) Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. Power
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    Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. You may run the BIOS Setup when you start up the computer. Please press during the PowerOn-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS choices. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions
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    Processor Speed L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size Total Memory DDR1 DDR2 AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Oct 31 2003 Fri 20:07:40 [ Setup Help ] Month: Jan - Dec Day: 01 - 31 Year: 1980 - 2099 K7VT4A BIOS P1.00 AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+ 2133 MHz 128 KB 256 KB 512
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    hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system formatted on an older system, the BIOS Setup may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [User] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive
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    shows the drive's maximum capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. LBA Mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to ap ability. 3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus Detailed descriptions of these
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    detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program
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    according to your AMD CPU before you use this "Manual" option as the FSB setting in BIOS setup to perform over clocking. This is not recommended unless you thoroughly know the feature. Wrong setup may cause problems during operation. DRAM Frequency: If set to [Auto], the motherboard will detect the
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 23
    address range used for graphics memory. It is recommended to leave this field at the default value unless the installed AGP card's specifications requires other sizes. AGP Fast Write: This allows you to enable or disable the feature of AGP fast write protocol support. PCI Delay Transaction: Enable
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    default is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. Primary Graphics IRQ Select OnBoard Game Port OnBoard IDE OnBoard LAN OnBoard AC' 97 Audio Auto Auto Disabled Auto ECP+EPP 1.9 Auto Auto Disabled 5 200h Both
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 25
    ], [Auto] or [Enabled] for the onboard AC'97 Audio feature. System Hardware Monitor: You may check the status of the hardware on your system. It allows you to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY
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    Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Supervisor Password User Password Set Supervisor Password Set User [Setup] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before BIOS setup. If [Always] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 27
    or disable the Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the system supports it. Repost Video on STR Resume: This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume. It is recommended to enable this feature under Microsoft® Windows® 98 / ME. Restore on AC/Power Loss: This
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 28
    Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Quick Boot Mode Boot Up Num-Lock Boot Exit Quick Boot Mode: Enable this mode will speed up the boot-up routine by skipping memory retestings. Boot Up Num-Lock: If this is enabled, it will automatically activate the
  • ASRock K7VT4A | User Manual - Page 29
    Power Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Default Settings Discard Changes [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Setup Help ] Exits and saves the changes in CMOS RAM will save the current settings and exit the BIOS SETUP Utility. Exit Discarding Changes: After you enter
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K7VT4A
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published November 2003
Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.