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K7VT4-4X
K7VT4-8X
User Manual
Version 3.1
Published July 2003
Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents 1 Introduction.................................................... 4 1.1 Package Contents ........................................................... 4 1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-4X) .................................. 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-8X) .................................. 8 TM 1.5 ASRock I/O (K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X).......................... 9 2 Installation............................
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Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s com- mitment to quality and endurance. Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by- step installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic BIOS setup and support CD information. For
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1.2 Specifications Platform: ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.0", 30.5 x 17.8 cm) CPU: Supports Socket A (462 pins) for TM TM TM AMD Athlon / Athlon XP / Duron processor Chipsets: North Bridge (K7VT4-4X): VIA KT400/4X (VT8367), FSB@333 MHz, AGP 4X; North Bridge (K7VT4-8X): VIA KT400/8X (VT8377), FSB@333 MHz, AGP 8X/4X South Bridge: VIA VT8235CD, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133 Clock Generator: 100 MHz - 200MHz Memory: 2 DDR DIMM Slots: DDR1 and DDR2 supports PC1600 / PC2100 / PC2700, Max. 2GB IDE: IDE1: ATA
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CAUTION! 1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shut- down. Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 2. Do NOT insert a 3.3V AGP card into the AGP slot of K7VT4-4X or K7VT4-8X motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! ® 3. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft ® ® ® Windo
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1 1.3 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-4X) 2 5 1 36 4 17.8cm (7.0 in) PS/2 PS2_USB_PWR1 Mouse 1 PS/2 CPU_FAN1 Keyboard COM1 29 LAN USB01 IDE1 IDE2 USB23 28 Line out VIA Line Line in KT400/4X In Chipset AUX1 Mic Mic in In 7 0 1 2 3 CD1 8 27 JR1 REV. 3.00 26 AUDIO1 K7VT4-4X 25 JL1 24 9 AGP1 LAN 23 PHY 22 AUDIO CODEC PCI 1 FSB_SEL0 1 10 PCI 2 Super I/O 21 11 PCI 3 2MB VIA 20 USB2.0 BIOS VT8235 5.1CH 12 CHA_FAN1 PCI 4 CMOS ATA133 Battery FSB333 13 FLOPPY1 PCI 5 CLRCMOS1 PANEL 1 CLRCMOS2 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 1 1
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1 1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-8X) 1 2 36 4 5 17.8cm (7.0 in) PS/2 PS2_USB_PWR1 Mouse 1 PS/2 CPU_FAN1 Keyboard COM1 29 LAN USB01 IDE1 IDE2 USB23 28 Line out VIA Line Line in KT400/8X In Chipset AUX1 Mic Mic in In 7 0 1 2 3 CD1 8 27 JR1 REV. 3.00 26 AUDIO1 K7VT4-8X 25 JL1 24 9 AGP1 LAN 23 PHY 22 AUDIO CODEC PCI 1 FSB_SEL0 1 10 Super PCI 2 I/O 21 11 PCI 3 VIA 2MB 20 USB2.0 BIOS VT8235 5.1CH 12 CHA_FAN1 PCI 4 CMOS ATA133 Battery FSB333 13 FLOPPY1 PCI 5 CLRCMOS1 PANEL 1 CLRCMOS2 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 1 1
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TM 1.5 ASRock I/O (K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X) 3 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 Parallel port 2 RJ-45 port 3 Game port 4 Microphone (Pink) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 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) 9
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Chapter 2 Installation K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.0", 30.5 x 17.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, please study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that themotherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or re- moving the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Please place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the mo
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2.3 CPU Installation o Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 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 se
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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X 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. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in place and the DIMM is
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2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “SHORT”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “OPEN”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “SHORT” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting FSB_SEL0 1_2 2_3 (see p.7/p.8 item 10) FSB_SEL0 FSB_SEL0 FSB_SEL0 FSB 200MHz FSB 266MHz FSB 333MHz Note: The setting of the CPU front side bus frequency of this motherboard is by mean
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FID Jumpers 1 FID4 FID3 1 (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4) 1 FID2 (see p.7/p.8 item 29) 1 FID1 1 FID0 Note: The set of FID jumpers are only for advanced users to adjust the multiplier of CPU. Please follow the table below to adjust the multiplier of CPU. However, the system will work well without the adjustment of multiplier. You do not have to adjust the multiplier for normal usage. Multiplier FID0 FID1 FID2 FID3 FID4 5x 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 5.5x 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 6x 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 6.5x 1-2
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Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 CLRCMOS2 (see p.7/p.8 item 19) (see p.7/p.8 item 18) solder points 2-pin jumper Note:CLRCMOS1 and CLRCMOS2 allow you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. There are 2 ways for you to clear and reset the system parameters to the default setup. Please turn off the com- puter and unplug the power cord, then you may either short the solder points on CLRCMOS1 by using metal ma
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2.8 Connectors Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over these connectors. Connector Figure Description FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) Red marking FLOPPY1 Pin1 (see p.7/p.8 item 13) Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1. Primary IDE connector (Blue) Secondary IDE connector (Black) (39-pin IDE1, see p.7/p.8 item 8) (39-pin IDE2, see p.7/p.8 item 7) IDE1 IDE2 PIN1 PIN1 connect the black end connect the blue end to the IDE devices to the motherboard 80-Pi
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GND Front panel audio connector +5VA This is an interface for the front BACKOUT-R (9-pin AUDIO1) BACKOUT-L panel audio cable that allows (see p.7/p.8 item 24) convenient connection and 1 AUD-OUT-L control of audio devices. DUMMY AUD-OUT-R MIC-POWER MIC PLED+ System panel connector This connector accommo- PLED- PWRBTN# (9-pin PANEL1) GND dates several system front (see p.7/p.8 item 14) panel functions. 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLED- HDLED+ External speaker connector This connector allows you to 1 SPEA
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains how to use the BIOS Setup Utility to configure your system. The Flash 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 Power- On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + ,
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Navigation Key(s) Function Description Displays the General Help Screen Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu from the current menu / Moves cursor up or down between fields / Selects menu to the left or right + / - Increases or decreases values Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field Loads all the setup items to default value Saves changes and exits Setup 3.2 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following sc
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TYPE To set the type of the IDE device, first, please select “IDE Devices” on Main menu and press to get into the sub-menu. Then, select among “Primary IDE Master”, “Primary IDE Slave”, “Secondary IDE Master”, and “Secondary IDE Slave” to make configuration of its type. Below are the configuration options. AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Main Primary IDE Master [ Setup Help ] Select how to set the Auto parameters of drive, Type Cylinders Or Heads Select [AUTO] to set Write Precompe
