Verbatim K7VT4-4X manuale d’uso

1 K7VT4-4X K7VT4-8X User M a nual V ersion 3.1 Published July 2003 Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights re served.[...]

2 Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products a nd corporate na m es a p pe aring in this ma nual may or may not be regis- tere[...]

3 Contents 1 Introduction .................................................... 4 1.1 Pa ckage Contents ........................................................... 4 1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout (K7VT4-4X) .................................. 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7V[...]

4 Chapter 1 Introduction Tha n k you f or purcha sing ASRock K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X motherboard, a reli ab le motherboard produced under ASRock’s con sistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent perf orma nce with robust design conf orm ing to ASRock’s com- mitment to quality and endurance. Ch a pter 1 and 2 of this ma nual contain i[...]

5 1.2 Specifications Platform: A TX f orm f a ctor (12.0" x 7.0", 30.5 x 17.8 cm) CPU: Supports Socket A (462 pins ) f o r AMD Athlon TM / Athlon TM X P / Duron TM p rocessor 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 8 X/4X South Bridge:[...]

6 CAUTION! 1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shut- down. Plea se chec k i f the CPU fa n on the motherboard functions prop erly bef ore you re sume the system. T o i mprove he at dissi pation, r e m ember to spray thermal gre a se between the CPU a nd the heatsink when you install the PC system. 2. Do NOT insert a 3.3[...]

7 17.8cm (7.0 in) 1 0 DDR 1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) 3 2 DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) 5 PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI 5 PCI 1 21 AGP1 9 USB45 1 16 SPEAKER1 1 15 HDLED RST PLED PWRBTN 1 PANEL 1 IR1 1 2MB BIOS 20 FLOPPY1 Super I/O AUDIO1 1 JR1 JL1 CLRCMOS1 CLRCMOS2 VIA VT8235 CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 CMOS Battery PS2_USB_PWR1 1 IDE1 IDE2 USB2.0 5.1CH A TA133[...]

8 17.8cm (7.0 in) 1 0 DDR 1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) 3 2 DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) 5 PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI 5 PCI 1 21 AGP1 9 USB45 1 16 SPEAKER1 1 15 HDLED RST PLED PWRBTN 1 PANEL 1 IR1 1 2MB BIOS 20 FLOPPY1 Super I/O AUDIO1 1 JR1 JL1 CLRCMOS1 CLRCMOS2 VIA VT8235 CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 CMOS Battery PS2_USB_PWR1 1 IDE1 IDE2 USB2.0 5.1CH A TA133[...]

9 1.5 ASRock I/O TM (K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X) 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) 1 0 PS/2 mouse port (Green) 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10[...]

10 Chapter 2 Installation K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X is a n A TX f o rm fa ctor (12.0" x 7.0", 30.5 x 17.8 cm) motherboard. Bef ore you in stall the motherboard, ple ase st udy the conf iguration of your cha ssis to ensure that the m otherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or re- moving the motherboard. Fail[...]

11 2.3 CPU Installation Step 1. U nlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 o a ngle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matche s the ba se of the socket lever . Step 3. Carefully in sert the CPU into the socket until it fits in pla ce. The CPU f its only in one corre ct orientation. DO N O T f orc[...]

12 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K7VT4-4X / K7VT4-8X motherboard provides two 184-pin DD R (Double Dat a Rat e) DIMM slots. Pl e ase ma ke sure to disconnect power supply bef ore a dd in g o r removing D IMMs or the syste m components. Step 1. U nlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining cli ps outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot[...]

13 2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper ca p is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “SHORT”. If no jumper ca p is pla ced on the pins, the jumper is “OPEN”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “SHORT” when jumper ca p is pla ced on these 2 pin s. Jumper Setting FSB_SEL0 (se[...]

14 FID Jumpers (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4) (see p.7/p.8 item 29) Not e: The set of FID jumpers are only for advanced users to adjust the multiplier of CPU. Plea se follow the ta ble below to adjust the multi plier of CPU. However, the syste m will work well without the adjustment of multi plier . Y o u do no t have to adjust the multi plier for [...]

15 Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 CLRCMOS2 (see p.7/p.8 item 19) (see p.7/p.8 item 18) Note: CL RCMOS1 and CLRCMOS2 allow you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes syste m set up information such a s system pa ssword, date, ti me, a nd syste m setup para meters. There are 2 ways f or you to clear a nd r e set the system p ara meters to the defa[...]

16 2.8 Connectors Conne cto rs ar e NO T j umpers. DO N OT pl a ce jumper ca ps over these connectors. Connector Figure Description F DD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.7/p.8 item 13) Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1. Primary IDE connector (Blue) S e condary IDE connector (Bla ck ) (39-pin IDE1, see p.7/p.8 item 8)[...]

17 Front panel audio connector This is a n interfa ce f or the front (9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.7/p.8 item 24) con venient connection and control of audio devices. System panel connect or This conne ctor a ccommo- (9-pin P ANEL1) dates several system front (see p.7/p.8 item 14) panel functions. External speaker connector Th[...]

18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains how to use the BIOS Setup Utility to configure your system. The Fla sh Me mory on the m otherboard store s the BIOS Setup Utility . Y ou ma y run the BIOS Setup when you start up the computer . Plea se press <F2> during the Power- On-Self -T e st (POST) to enter the BIOS Set[...]

19 Navigation Key(s) Function Description <F1> Displays the General Help Screen <ESC> 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 + / - Incre a ses or de crease s values <Enter> Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted fie[...]

20 AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Main T ype Cylinders Heads Write Precompensation Sectors Maximum Capacity LBA Mode Block Mode Fast Programmed I/O Modes 32 Bit Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode [ Setup Help ] F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit +/-:Change V alues Enter:Select Sub-Menu :Select Item Primary IDE Master O[...]

21 [CD/D V D]: This is used f or IDE CD/D V D d riv es. [ARMD]: This is used f or IDE ARMD (A T API Remo v a ble Media Device), such a s 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 [...]

22 Chapter 4 Software Suppor t 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 cha pter for general reference only . Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 4.2 Suppo[...]

23 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 Spread Spectrum: This field should always be [Disabled] for better system stability. CPU Host Frequency: [Auto]: It is recommended to select this option[...]

24 Chipset Configuration: AGP Mode: If K7VT4-4X motherboard is installed for your PC system, you may selec t [ 4X ], [2X ], or [1 X] a s the A GP mode. But when a n 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 addre[...]

25 Resource Configuration: 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. Pr imary Gra phics Ad a pte r: Selec t PC I o r A GP a s the primary gra phics ada pter . Peripheral Configuration: AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSI[...]

26 OnBoard F DC: Use this to ena ble or disa ble 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: Y ou may selec t [Auto] [...]

27 2. Security Setup Menu Supervisor Pa ssword: This fiel d shows the status of the Supervisor Pa ssword. [Cle ar]: No pa ssword ha s been set. [Set]: Supervisor pa ssword ha s been set. User Pa ssword: Th is f ield shows the status of the User Pa ssword. [Cle ar]: No pa ssword ha s been set. [Set]: User pa ssword ha s been set. Set Supervisor Pa s[...]

28 3. Power Setup 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 [...]

29 4. Boot Setup Menu Quick Boot Mode: Enable this mode will speed up the boot-up routine by skipping memory retestings. Boot Up Num-Lock: If thi s is en a bled, it will automatically a ctivate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. Boot T o OS/2: This en ab les boot-up to OS/2 operating syste m . Boot From Network: Use this to enable or disable [...]

30 AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Default Settings Discard Changes [ Setup Help ] Exits and saves the c h a n g e si nC M O SR A M . F1:Help Esc:Exit F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit +/-:Change V alues Enter:Select Sub-Menu :Select Item :Select Menu [...]