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
1.5 ASRock I/OTM (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
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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 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.
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
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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 AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP / DuronTM 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:
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/OTM
:
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:
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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®
Windows® XP. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows®
98/ME/2000. Please refer to Microsoft® official document at
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.
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1.3 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-4X)
2
3
4
5
6
1
17.8cm (7.0 in)
PS/2
Mouse
PS2_USB_PWR1
CPU_FAN1
PS/2
Keyboard
FID4
1
1
1
1
1
FID3
FID2
FID1
FID0
COM1
29
LAN
USB01
IDE1
IDE2
USB23
28
Line out
VIA
KT400/4X
Chipset
Line
Line in
In
AUX1
Mic
Mic in
In
7
8
0
1
2
3
CD1
27
JR1
JL1
REV. 3.00
26
25
AUDIO1
K7VT4-4X
1
24
9
AGP1
LAN
PHY
23
22
AUDIO CODEC
PCI 1
PCI 2
FSB_SEL0
1
10
Super
I/O
21
20
11
12
PCI 3
VIA
VT8235
2MB
BIOS
USB2.0
5.1CH
CHA_FAN1
PCI 4
CMOS
Battery
ATA133
FSB333
13
FLOPPY1
PCI 5
CLRCMOS1
PANEL
1
CLRCMOS2
IR1
PLED PWRBTN
1
1
1
1
HDLED RST
USB45
SPEAKER1
19 18 17
16
15
14
1
PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper
CPU socket
2
CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)
North Bridge controller
3
4
5
184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1- 2)
Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black)
AGP slot (AGP1)
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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
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
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)
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1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-8X)
2
3
4
5
6
1
17.8cm (7.0 in)
PS/2
Mouse
PS2_USB_PWR1
CPU_FAN1
PS/2
Keyboard
FID4
1
1
1
1
1
FID3
FID2
FID1
FID0
COM1
29
LAN
USB01
IDE1
IDE2
USB23
28
Line out
VIA
KT400/8X
Chipset
Line
Line in
In
AUX1
Mic
Mic in
In
7
8
0
1
2
3
CD1
27
JR1
JL1
REV. 3.00
26
25
AUDIO1
K7VT4-8X
1
24
9
AGP1
LAN
PHY
23
22
AUDIO CODEC
PCI 1
PCI 2
FSB_SEL0
1
10
Super
I/O
21
20
11
12
PCI 3
VIA
VT8235
2MB
BIOS
USB2.0
5.1CH
CHA_FAN1
PCI 4
CMOS
Battery
ATA133
FSB333
13
FLOPPY1
PCI 5
CLRCMOS1
PANEL
1
CLRCMOS2
IR1
PLED PWRBTN
1
1
1
1
HDLED RST
USB45
SPEAKER1
19 18 17
16
15
14
1
PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper
CPU socket
2
CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)
North Bridge controller
3
4
5
184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1- 2)
Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black)
AGP slot (AGP1)
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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
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
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)
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TM
1.5 ASRock I/O (K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X)
1
2
3
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
1
3
5
7
9
Parallel port
Game port
2
4
RJ-45 port
Microphone (Pink)
Line Out (Lime)
Serial port (COM1)
Line In (Light Blue)
USB 2.0 ports
6
8
PS/2 keyboard port (Purple)
10
PS/2 mouse port (Green)
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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 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.
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2.3 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.
Step 1
Step 2, 3
Step 4
2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
AMDAthlonTM / AthlonTM XP/ DuronTM family 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.
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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 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.
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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
(see p.7/p.8 item 10)
1_2
2_3
FSB_SEL0
FSB_SEL0
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.
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FID Jumpers
1
1
1
1
1
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
5x
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
2-3
2-3
1-2
2-3
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
2-3
FID1
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
1-2
2-3
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
2-3
1-2
FID2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
1-2
2-3
1-2
FID3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
FID4
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
5.5x
6x
6.5x
7x
7.5x
8x
8.5x
9x
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
1-2
1-2
1-2
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
1
1
1
1
1
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.
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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 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.
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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)
(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
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/OTM provides 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)
1
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.
1
(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
GND
AUX-R
AUX1
CD-L
GND
GND
CD-R
CD1
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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)
1
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)
1
DUMMY
RESET#
GND
HDLED-
HDLED+
External speaker connector
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)
This connector allows you to
attach to an external speaker.
1
SPEAKER
DUMMY
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.
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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 <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.
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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.
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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
Or
Select [AUTO] to set
all HDD parameters
automatically.
Off
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.
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[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.
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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
dealer for further information.
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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
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a
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.
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Chipset Configuration:
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a
Advanced
Chipset Configuration
[
Setup Help
]
<Enter> to select [4X],
[2X], [1X] as the AGP
mode.
Auto
64MB
Disabled
Disabled
AGP Mode
AGP Aperture Size
AGP Fast Write
PCI Delay Transaction
USB Controller
USB Device Legacy Support
Disabled
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.
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Resource Configuration:
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a
Advanced
Resource Configuration
[
Setup Help
]
<Enter> to select PCI
clocks. Leave on
default setting for the
best PCI performance.
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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:
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a
Advanced
Peripheral Configuration
[
Setup Help
]
<Enter> to enable or
disable the floppy
drive controller.
Auto
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
5
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
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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
0
RPM
1.72
3.31
4.97
V
V
V
+
+
+
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
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2. Security Setup Menu
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a
Boot
Main
Advanced
Security
Power
Exit
[
Setup Help
]
Clear
Clear
Supervisor Password
User Password
<Enter> to set the
supervisor password.
[
[
Enter
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.
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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
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Every Day
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<Enter> to select
auto-detect or disable
the Suspend-to-RAM
feature.
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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.
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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
On
No
<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.
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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
Enter
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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