Verbatim Computer Hardware K7VT4 4X User Manual

K7VT4-4X

K7VT4-8X

User Manual

Version 3.1

Published July 2003

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

1.5 ASRock I/O^TM(K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X).......................... 9

2 Installation...................................................... 10

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 10

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 10

2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................... 11

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan .............................. 11

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .......................... 12

2.6 Expansion Slots .............................................................. 12

2.7 Jumpers Setup ................................................................ 13

2.8 Connectors ..................................................................... 16

3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 18

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................ 18

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 18

3.1.2 Legend Bar ........................................................... 18

3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................... 19

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ...... 21

4 Software Support ........................................... 22

4.1 Installing Operating System ............................................ 22

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 22

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 22

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 22

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ......................................................... 22

4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................. 22

4.2.5 Contact Information ............................................... 22

Appendix ........................................................... 23

1. Advanced Menu ............................................................. 23

2. Security Menu ................................................................. 27

3. Power Menu ................................................................... 28

4. Boot Menu ....................................................................... 29

5. Exit Menu ......................................................................... 30

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 advanced users’ reference, the Appen-

dix appearing on page 23 offers more advanced BIOS setup information.

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

ASRock K7VT4-4X or K7VT4-8X motherboard

(ATX form factor: 12.0" x 7.0", 30.5 x 17.8 cm)

ASRock K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X Quick Installation Guide

ASRock AMD-VIA Series Support CD

1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66 / 100 / 133)

1 cable for floppy drive (1 x Ribbon cable)

1 ASRock I/O shield

1.2 Specifications

Platform:

CPU:

ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.0", 30.5 x 17.8 cm)

Supports Socket A (462 pins) for

AMD Athlon^TM/ Athlon^TMXP / Duron^TMprocessor

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:

2DDRDIMM Slots:DDR1 andDDR2

supports PC1600 / PC2100 / PC2700, Max. 2GB

IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;

IDE:

IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;

Can connect up to 4 IDE devices

Floppy Port:

Audio:

Supports 2 floppy disk drives

5.1 channels AC’97 Audio

LAN:

Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN

Hardware Monitor:CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP);

Chassis temperature sensing;

CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life

(ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 1);

Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore;

CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer

PCI slots:

AGP slot:

5 slots with PCI Specification 2.2

K7VT4-4X: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 4X AGP card;

K7VT4-8X: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X/4X AGP card

(see CAUTION 2)

USB 2.0:

4 default USB 2.0 ports and 1 extra set of header for two

additional USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 3)

PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port;

ASRock I/O^TM

1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB 2.0 ports;

1 serial port: COM 1; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support;

Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone + Game port

AMI legal BIOS; Supports “Plug and Play”;

ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events;

BIOS:

SMBIOS 2.3.1 support;

CPU frequency stepless control

(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4)

Microsoft^®Windows^®98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

OS:

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^®

Windows^®XP. It may not work properly under Microsoft^®Windows^®

98/ME/2000. Please refer to Microsoft^®official document at

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx

4. Although K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X offers stepless control, it is not

recommended to perform over clocking. When the CPU frequency of

K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X is set to perform over clocking, other clocks,

such as PCI clock, AGP clock, and Memory clock will also be

overclocked proportionally. Frequencies other than the recommended

CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or

damage the CPU.

1.3 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-4X)

17.8cm (7.0 in)

PS/2

Mouse

PS2_USB_PWR1

CPU_FAN1

PS/2

Keyboard

FID4

FID3

FID2

FID1

FID0

COM1

LAN

USB01

IDE1

IDE2

USB23

Line out

VIA

KT400/4X

Chipset

Line

Line in

AUX1

Mic

Mic in

CD1

JR1

JL1

REV. 3.00

AUDIO1

K7VT4-4X

AGP1

LAN

PHY

AUDIO CODEC

PCI 1

PCI 2

FSB_SEL0

Super

I/O

PCI 3

VIA

VT8235

2MB

BIOS

USB2.0

5.1CH

CHA_FAN1

PCI 4

CMOS

Battery

ATA133

FSB333

FLOPPY1

PCI 5

CLRCMOS1

PANEL

CLRCMOS2

IR1

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RST

USB45

SPEAKER1

19 18 17

PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper

CPU socket

CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)

North Bridge controller

184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1- 2)

Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black)

AGP slot (AGP1)

ATX power connector (ATXPWR1)

Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue)

FSB select jumper (FSB_SEL0)

Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1)

System panel connector (PANEL1)

USB 2.0 header (USB45, Blue)

Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper)

Flash Memory

South Bridge controller

Floppy connector (FLOPPY1)

External speaker connector (SPEAKER 1)

Infrared module connector (IR1)

Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, solder points)

PCI slots (PCI 1- 5)

AUDIO CODEC

LAN PHY

Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1)

JR1 jumper

JL1 jumper

Internal audio connector: CD1 (Black)

FID Jumpers (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4)

Internal audio connector: AUX1 (White)

1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-8X)

17.8cm (7.0 in)

PS/2

Mouse

PS2_USB_PWR1

CPU_FAN1

PS/2

Keyboard

FID4

FID3

FID2

FID1

FID0

COM1

LAN

USB01

IDE1

IDE2

USB23

Line out

VIA

KT400/8X

Chipset

Line

Line in

AUX1

Mic

Mic in

CD1

JR1

JL1

REV. 3.00

AUDIO1

K7VT4-8X

AGP1

LAN

PHY

AUDIO CODEC

PCI 1

PCI 2

FSB_SEL0

Super

I/O

PCI 3

VIA

VT8235

2MB

BIOS

USB2.0

5.1CH

CHA_FAN1

PCI 4

CMOS

Battery

ATA133

FSB333

FLOPPY1

PCI 5

CLRCMOS1

PANEL

CLRCMOS2

IR1

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RST

USB45

SPEAKER1

19 18 17

PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper

CPU socket

CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)

North Bridge controller

184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1- 2)

Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black)

AGP slot (AGP1)

ATX power connector (ATXPWR1)

Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue)

FSB select jumper (FSB_SEL0)

Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1)

System panel connector (PANEL1)

USB 2.0 header (USB45, Blue)

Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper)

Flash Memory

South Bridge controller

Floppy connector (FLOPPY1)

External speaker connector (SPEAKER 1)

Infrared module connector (IR1)

Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, solder points)

PCI slots (PCI 1- 5)

AUDIO CODEC

LAN PHY

Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1)

JR1 jumper

JL1 jumper

Internal audio connector: CD1 (Black)

FID Jumpers (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4)

Internal audio connector: AUX1 (White)

1.5 ASRock I/O (K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X)

Parallel port

Game port

RJ-45 port

Microphone (Pink)

Line Out (Lime)

Serial port (COM1)

Line In (Light Blue)

USB 2.0 ports

PS/2 keyboard port (Purple)

PS/2 mouse port (Green)

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 motherboard to

the chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the

motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

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, please place it on a grounded antistatic

pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, pleasse 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.

2.3 CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90^oangle.

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.

Step 1

Step 2, 3

Step 4

2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

AMDAthlon^TM/ Athlon^TMXP/ Duron^TMfamily CPUs with a speed of 600 MHz and

higher require larger heatsink and cooling fan. Thermal grease between the

CPU and the heatsink is also needed to improve heat transfer. Make sure that

the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with

each other. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction

manuals of vendors of CPU fan and heatsink.

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 properly seated.

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)

There are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X motherboard.

PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has

a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics

card inserted.

Please do NOT insert a 3.3V AGP card into the AGP slot of

K7VT4-4X or K7VT4-8X motherboard!

It may cause permanent damage!

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation of the

expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed

in a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use.

Keep the screw for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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

(see p.7/p.8 item 10)

1_2

2_3

FSB_SEL0

FSB 266MHz

FSB 200MHz

FSB 333MHz

Note: The setting of the CPU front side bus frequency of this motherboard is by

means of the adjustment of jumper-setting. Please follow the figures above

to set the CPU front side bus frequency.

1_2

2_3

PS2_USB_PWR1

Short pin2, pin3 to enable

+5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

USB wake up events.

(see p.7/p.8 item 1)

+5V

+5VSB

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

JR1(see p.7/p.8 item 26)

JR1

JL1

JR1

JL1

JL1(see p.7/p.8 item 25)

fig. 2

fig. 1

Note: When you connect speakers in back panel and front panel at the same time,

1. If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short (see fig. 1), both front panel and

rear panel audio connectors can work.

2. If both jumper caps on JL1 and JR1 are removed (see fig. 2), only front

panel audio works.

However, it requires your front panel to support the function.

FID Jumpers

FID4

FID3

FID2

FID1

FID0

(FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4)

(see p.7/p.8 item 29)

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

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

FID1

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

FID2

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

FID3

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2

FID4

2-3

1-2

5.5x

6.5x

7.5x

8.5x

9.5x

10x

10.5x

11x

11.5x

12x

12.5x

13x

13.5x

14x

15x

16x

16.5x

17x

18x

19x

20x

21x

22x

23x

24x

1-2

For example, “Athlon XP 2000+” is an 1666MHz CPU: 12.5 (Multiplier) X 133MHz (External frequency) = 1666MHz

FID jumpers setting:

FID4

FID3

FID2

FID1

FID0

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 instability of the system or damage the CPU.

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 material, e.g., a paper clip for 3 seconds; or

you may use a jumper cap to short the pin on CLRCMOS2 for 3 seconds.

Please remember to remove the paper clip or the jumper cap after clearing

the CMOS.

2.8 Connectors

Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over

these connectors.

Connector

Figure

Description

FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.7/p.8 item 13)

Red marking

FLOPPY1

Pin1

Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

Secondary IDE connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE2, see p.7/p.8 item 7)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.7/p.8 item 8)

IDE1

IDE2

PIN1

connect the black end

to the IDE devices

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable

Note: To optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk

drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the

secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).

ASRock I/O^TMprovides you

four default USB 2.0 ports on

the rear panel. If the USB 2.0

ports on the rear panel are not

sufficient, you may use this

USB 2.0 header to attach two

additional USB 2.0 ports.

USB_PWR

USB 2.0 header

(9-pin USB45)

P-5

P+5

GND

DUMMY

(see p.7/p.8 item 16)

GND

P+4

P-4

USB_PWR

IRTX

+5V

DUMMY

Infrared module connector

(5-pin IR1)

This connector supports an

optional wireless transmitting

and receiving infrared module.

(see p.7/p.8 item 17)

GND

IRRX

Internal audio connectors

(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1)

(CD1: see p.7/p.8 item 27)

(AUX1: see p.7/p.8 item 28)

These connectors allow you

to receive stereo audio input

from sound sources such as

a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

tuner card, or MPEG card.

AUX-L

GND

AUX-R

AUX1

CD-L

GND

CD-R

CD1

GND

+5VA

BACKOUT-R

Front panel audio connector

(9-pin AUDIO1)

This is an interface for the front

panel audio cable that allows

convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

BACKOUT-L

(see p.7/p.8 item 24)

AUD-OUT-L

DUMMY

AUD-OUT-R

MIC-POWER

MIC

PLED+

PLED-

PWRBTN#

GND

System panel connector

(9-pin PANEL1)

This connector accommo-

dates several system front

panel functions.

(see p.7/p.8 item 14)

DUMMY

RESET#

GND

HDLED-

HDLED+

External speaker connector

(4-pin SPEAKER 1)

This connector allows you to

attach to an external speaker.

SPEAKER

DUMMY

+5V

(see p.7/p.8 item 15)

Chassis fan connector

(3-pin CHA_FAN1)

Connect the fan cable to the

connector matching the black

wire to the ground pin.

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

(see p.7/p.8 item 12)

CPU_FAN_SPEED

CPU fan connector

(3-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.7/p.8 item 2)

Connect the fan cable to the

connector matching the black

wire to the ground pin.

+12V

GND

ATX power connector

(20-pin ATXPWR1)

(see p.7/p.8 item 6)

Connect an ATX power

supply to the connector.

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 <F2> 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

<Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.

You may also restart the system by turning the system off and then back on.

The BIOS Setup Utility is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program,

which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and select among the

predetermined choices.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the

following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference

purpose only, and may not exactly match what you see on your

screen.

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

MAIN

Sets up the basic system configuration

Sets up the advanced features

ADVANCED

SECURITY

POWER

BOOT

Sets up the security features

Configures Power Management features

Configures the default system device that is used

to locate and load the Operating System

Exits the current menu or the BIOS Setup

EXIT

To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard

until the desired item is highlighted.

3.1.2 Legend Bar

At the bottom of the Setup Screen is a legend bar. The following table lists the keys

in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.

Navigation Key(s)

<F1>

Function Description

Displays the General Help Screen

Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu

from the current menu

<ESC>

Moves cursor up or down between fields

Selects menu to the left or right

+ / -

<Enter>

<F9>

<F10>

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 screen appears.

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Boot

Power

Exit

Main

Advanced

Security

[

Setup Help

]

System Date

System Time

May19 2003 Mon

20:07:40

Month: Jan - Dec

Day: 01 - 31

Year: 1980 - 2099

Floppy Drives

IDE Devices

BIOS Version

Processor Type

Processor Speed

L1 Cache Size

L2 Cache Size

Total Memory

DDR1

K7VT4 - 8X BIOS P1.00

AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+

2133 MHz

128 KB

256 KB

512 MB

512 MB / 166 MHz (DDR333)

None

DDR2

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

System Date [Month/Day/Year]

Set the system date that you specify. Valid values for month, day, and year are

Month: (Jan to Dec), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Use

between the Month, Day, and Year fields.

keys to move

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Set the system to the time that you specify. Use

the Hour, Minute, and Second fields.

keys to move between

Floppy Drives

Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed.

IDE Devices

Use this to configure IDE devices.

TYPE

To set the type of the IDE device, first, please select “IDE Devices” on Main

menu and press <Enter> 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

parameters of drive,

Auto

Type

Cylinders

Heads

Write Precompensation

Sectors

Maximum Capacity

LBA Mode

Block Mode

Select [AUTO] to set

all HDD parameters

automatically.

Off

Auto

Off

Auto

Fast Programmed I/O Modes

32 Bit Transfer Mode

Ultra DMA Mode

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

[USER]: It allows user to manually enter the number of cylinders, heads,

and sectors per track for the drive.

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you

have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive

manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail

to recognize the installed hard disk.

[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect hard disk drive. If auto-

detection is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in the

correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the auto-

detection fails, it may due to that the hard disk is too old or too new.

If the hard disk was already 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 parameters.

After entering the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility,

such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard disk

drives. This is necessary so that you can write the data into or

read the data from the installed hard disk. Please make sure to set

the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to make them

active.

[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.

[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),

such as MO.

Cylinders

This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive

documentation to determine the correct value.

Heads

This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to the

drive documentation to determine the correct values.

Write Pre-compensation

Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Refer to the drive documentation to

determine the correct value.

Sectors

This is used to configure the number of sectors per track. Refer to the

drive documentation to determine the correct value.

Maximum Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum capacity as calculated by the BIOS

based on the drive information you entered.

LBA Mode

This allows user to select the LBA mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under

DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to disable the

LBA mode.

Block Mode

Set the block mode to [On] will enhance hard disk performance by reading

or writing more data during each transfer.

Fast Programmed I/O Modes

This allows user to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by

optimizing the hard disk timing.

32 Bit Transfer Mode

It allows user to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data

transfer rate.

Ultra DMA Mode

Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity

for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA

capability.

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus

Detailed descriptions of these menus are listed in the Appendix. See page 23.

Chapter 4 Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft^®Windows^®operating systems:

98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary,

use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your

OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and

useful utilities that will enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD

automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.

If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file

ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system 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

ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live demo, which shows you how to

install your own PC system step by step. You may find the file through the

following path:

..\ MPEGAV \ AVSEQ01.DAT

To see this demo program, you may run Microsoft^®Media Player^®to play the file.

4.2.5 Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome

to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your

dealer for further information.

Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup

This section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,”

“Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.”

1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu

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Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Exit

[

Setup Help

]

Spread Spectrum

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency

DRAM Frequency

Disabled

Auto

133MHz

Auto

<Enter> to enable or

disable the feature of

spread spectrum.

Chipset Configuration

Resource Configuration

Peripheral Configuration

System Hardware Monitor

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

Spread Spectrum:

This field should always be [Disabled] for better system stability.

CPU Host Frequency:

[Auto]: It is recommended to select this option, which will let the CPU

host frequency of this motherboard determined by the jumper-setting.

[Manual]: This allows user to set the CPU host frequency manually. However,

this is not recommended unless user thoroughly knows the feature.

Wrong setup may cause problems during operation.

DRAM Frequency:

If set to [Auto], the motherboard will detect the inserted memory module(s) and

automatically assign appropriate frequency. You may select other value as

operating frequency: [100MHz (DDR200)], [133MHz (DDR266)],

[166MHz (DDR333)].

NOTE: Please pay attention to the specifications of the installed memory

module(s). The memory frequency will be set equal or faster than

the CPU frequency.

Chipset Configuration:

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Advanced

Chipset Configuration

[

Setup Help

]

<Enter> to select [4X],

[2X], [1X] as the AGP

mode.

Auto

64MB

Disabled

AGP Mode

AGP Aperture Size

AGP Fast Write

PCI Delay Transaction

USB Controller

USB Device Legacy Support

Disabled

DRAM CAS# Latency

Over Vcore Voltage

Auto

Disabled

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

AGP Mode: If K7VT4-4X motherboard is installed for your PC system, you

may select [4X], [2X], or [1X] as the AGP mode. But when an 8X-AGP-

card is installed on K7VT4-8X motherboard for your PC system, this

feature will be set to [Auto] automatically.

AGP Aperture Size: It refers to a section of the PCI memory 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 PCI Delay Transaction feature will free the PCI

Bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. Disable this feature

when using ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 compliant.

USB Controller: Use this to enable or disable the use of USB controller.

USB Device Legacy Support: Use this to enable or disable the support to

emulate legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc.

DRAM CAS# Latency: This is used to adjust the means of memory accessing.

Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [2.5T], [3T].

Please note that not all the DDR DIMMs can support CAS latency=3T.

Over Vcore Voltage: This feature allows you to increase the CPU Vcore

voltage around 3% or 6%. The default value is [Disabled].

It is not recommended to enable “Over Vcore Voltage” feature.

Doing so may cause CPU damage.

Resource Configuration:

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Advanced

Resource Configuration

[

Setup Help

]

<Enter> to select PCI

clocks. Leave on

default setting for the

best PCI performance.

PCI

PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)

Primary Graphics Adapter

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks): The default is 32. It is recommended to

keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards’

specifications require other settings.

Primary Graphics Adapter: Select PCI or AGP as the primary graphics adapter.

Peripheral Configuration:

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Advanced

Peripheral Configuration

[

Setup Help

]

<Enter> to enable or

disable the floppy

drive controller.

Auto

Disabled

Auto

ECP+EPP

1.9

Auto

OnBoard FDC

OnBoard Serial Port

OnBoard Infrared Port

OnBoard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version

Parallel Port IRQ

Parallel Port DMA Channel

OnBoard Midi Port

Midi IRQ Select

Auto

Disabled

200h

Both

Enabled

Auto

OnBoard Game Port

OnBoard IDE

OnBoard LAN

OnBoard AC' 97 Audio

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

OnBoard FDC: Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

OnBoard Serial Port: Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial ports or

disable serial ports. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 /

COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 / COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4 / COM3], [2E8 / IRQ3 / COM4].

OnBoard Infrared Port: You may select [Auto] or [Disabled] for this onboard

infrared port feature.

OnBoard Parallel Port: Select Parallel Port address or disable Parallel Port.

Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278].

Parallel Port Mode: Set the operation mode of the parallel port. The

default value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will

show the EPP version in the following item, “EPP Version”.

OnBoard Midi Port: Select address for Midi Port or disable Midi Port.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [330], [300], [290], [292].

Midi IRQ Select: Use this to select Midi IRQ. Configuration options: [3], [4],

[5], [7], [10], [11].

OnBoard Game Port: Select address for Game Port or disable Game Port.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [200h], [208h].

OnBoard IDE: You may enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary

IDE channel. Or you may enable both the primary and the secondary IDE

channels by selecting [Both]. Set to [Disabled] will disable the both.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both].

OnBoard LAN: This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature.

OnBoard AC’97 Audio: Select [Disabled], [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.

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Advanced

System Hardware Monitor

[

Setup Help

]

CPU Temperature

35 C / 95 F

27 C / 82 F

3110 RPM

M / B Temperature

CPU FAN Speed

Chassis FAN Speed

Vcore

RPM

1.72

3.31

4.97

3.30V

5.00V

12.00V

12.16 V

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

2. Security Setup Menu

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Exit

[

Setup Help

]

Clear

Supervisor Password

User Password

<Enter> to set the

supervisor password.

[

Enter

]

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Setup

Password Check

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

Supervisor Password: This field shows the status of the Supervisor Password.

[Clear]: No password has been set.

[Set]: Supervisor password has been set.

User Password: This field shows the status of the User Password.

[Clear]: No password has been set.

[Set]: User password has been set.

Set Supervisor Password: Press <Enter> to set the Supervisor Password. Valid

password can be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already

have a password, you need to enter your current password first in order to

create a new password.

Set User Password: Press <Enter> to set the User Password. Valid password can

be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already have a

password, you need to enter your current password first in order to create a

new password.

Password Check: Select the check point for “Password Check”. Configuration

options: [Setup], [Always]. If [Setup] option is selected, the “Password Check”

is performed before BIOS setup. If [Always] option is selected, the “Password

Check” is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup.

3. Power Setup Menu

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Exit

[

Setup Help

]

Suspend To RAM

Disabled

Repost Video on STR Resume

Restore on AC / Power Loss

Ring-In Power On

PCI Devices Power On

PS / 2 Keyboard Power On

RTC Alarm Power On

RTC Alarm Date

RTC Alarm Hour

RTC Alarm Minute

RTC Alarm Second

Disabled

Power Off

Disabled

Every Day

<Enter> to select

auto-detect or disable

the Suspend-to-RAM

feature.

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

Suspend to RAM: This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect 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 allows you to set the power state after an

unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains

off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power

resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Ring-In Power On: Use this to enable or disable Ring-in signals to turn on the

system from the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On: Use this to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the

system from the power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On: Use this to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on

the system from the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On: Use this to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to

power on the system. If [Enable] is selected, you must fill the RTC Alarm Date /

Hour / Minute / Second sub-fields with the actual wake up time you desire.

4. Boot Setup Menu

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Exit

[

Setup Help

]

Quick Boot Mode

Boot Up Num-Lock

Boot To OS/2

Disabled

<Enter> to enable or

disable the quick boot

mode.

Boot From Network

Disabled

Boot Device Priority

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

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 Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

Boot To OS/2: This enables boot-up to OS/2 operating system.

Boot From Network: Use this to enable or disable “boot from network” feature.

Boot Device Priority: This allows you to set the boot device priority.

5. Exit Menu

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Exit

[

Setup Help

]

[

Enter

]

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Default Settings

Discard Changes

Enter

Exits and saves the

changes in CMOS RAM.

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

Exit Saving Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Save current

settings and exit” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, it will save the current

settings and exit the BIOS SETUP Utility.

Exit Discarding Changes: After you enter the submenu, the message “Quit

without saving changes” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, you will exit the

BIOS Setup Utility without making any changes to the settings.

Load Default Settings: After you enter the submenu, the message “Load default

settings” will appear. If you press <Enter>, it will load the default values for all

the setup configuration.

Discard Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Load setup

original values” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, original values will be

restored and all changes are discarded.

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