User Manual

Version 1.0 Published March 2004 Copyright2004 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Contents

1. Introduction.. 5
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Package Contents... Specifications... Motherboard Layout.. ASRock I/O PlusTM.... 36

2. Installation.. 10

Pre-installation Precautions... 2.1 CPU Installation.. 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink.. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots).. 2.5 Jumpers Setup.. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors.. 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation. 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs. 2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette. 3.1 Introduction... 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar.. 3.1.2 Navigation Keys... 3.2 Main Screen.. 3.3 Advanced Screen.. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration.. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration.. 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration.. 3.3.4 IDE Configuration.. 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration.. 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration.. 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration.. 3.3.8 USB Configuration.. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen. 3.5 Boot Screen.. 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration.. 3.5.2 Boot Device Priority.. 3.6 Security Screen.. 3.7 Exit Screen...
3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY... 22

4. Software Support.. 37

4.1 Install Operating System.. 4.2 Support CD Information.. 4.2.1 Running Support CD.. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu... 4.2.3 Utilities Menu... 4.2.4 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program.. 4.2.5 Contact Information... 37

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7V88 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRocks consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRocks commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

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 K7V88 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) ASRock K7V88 Quick Installation Guide ASRock K7V88 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable(Optional) One ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield

1.2 Specifications

Platform: CPU: Chipsets: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm Supports Socket A (462 pins) for AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP / DuronTM processor
North Bridge: VIA KT880, FSB @ 400 MHz South Bridge: VIA VT8237, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133, SATA 1.5Gb/s Memory: 4 DDR DIMM Slots: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, and DDR4 Support PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700 (DDR333) / PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 4GB Dual Channel Memory Technology support (see CAUTION 1) IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6 IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6 Support up to 4 IDE devices Serial ATA: 2 SATA connectors Support 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives Audio: 5.1 channels AC97 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 2) CPU fan tachometer Chassis fan tachometer Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore PCI slots: 5 slots with PCI Specification 2.3 AGP slot: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X/4X AGP card (see CAUTION 3) USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 ports: include 6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel, plus one on-board header supporting 2 extra USB 2.0 ports (see CAUTION 4) ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 serial port: COM1, 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support, 6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports, 1 RJ 45 port, Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone

AMI BIOS Supports Plug and Play ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events SMBIOS 2.3.1 support CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users reference, see CAUTION 5) Microsoft Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 12 for proper installation. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 3. 4. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft Windows XP SP1 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft Windows 98 / ME. Please refer to Microsoft official document at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx 5. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. The CPU host frequency of this motherboard is determined by the jumper-setting. To perform over-clocking, you must set the FSB jumper according to your AMD CPU before you use the Manual option as the FSB setting in BIOS setup. Please check page 22 for details.

1.3 Motherboard Layout

PS2 Mouse

4 20.3cm (8.0 in)

PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1

ATX12V1

PARALLEL PORT

PS2 Keyboard

DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1

USB 2.T: USB4 B: USB5

ATXPWR1
Top: Line In Center: Line Out Bottom: Mic In

K VIA T hi 88 ps 0 et

Audio CODEC

AGP 8X SATA

FSB_SEL0

Dual Channel

30.5cm (12.0 in)

USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3

LAN PHY

1.5V_AGP1

AUDIO1

Super I/O

2MB BIOS

FSB400

USB2.0 5.1 CH

VIA VT8237

FLOPPY1

1 GAME1

ATA133 DDR400

CMOS Battery

CLRCMOS2

CHA_FAN1 PWR_LEDUSB67 SPEAKER1

HDLED RESET PLED PWRBTN

PANEL 1
PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) CPU Multiplier Jumper (J1) CPU Socket North Bridge Controller ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (Dual Channel A: DDR1, DDR3; Blue) 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (Dual Channel B: DDR2, DDR4; Black) FSB Select Jumper (FSB_SEL0) FSB Select Jumper (FSB_SEL1) AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) South Bridge Controller Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) 33 34
Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) Power LED Header (PWR_LED1) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS2) Infrared Module Header (IR1) Game Port Connector (GAME1) Flash Memory 5 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 5) Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1) JR1 Jumper JL1 Jumper ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White) Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
DDR4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

FSB_SEL1

SOCKET 462

1.4 ASRock I/O Plus TM

Parallel Port RJ-45 Port Line In (Light Blue) Line Out (Lime) Microphone (Pink) 2 x Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB4, USB5)
2 x USB 2.0 Ports (USB0, USB1) 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (USB2, USB3) Serial Port: COM1 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

2. Installation

K7V88 is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 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. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2.1 CPU Installation

Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 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

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard adopts 462-pin CPU socket to support AMD Athlon XP / Duron CPU. It requires larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see p.8 No. 2). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
K7V88 motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR1 and DDR3; Blue slots; see p.8 No.7) or identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR2 and DDR4; Black slots; see p.8 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR1 (Blue Slot) Populated Populated DDR2 (Black Slot) Populated Populated DDR3 (Blue Slot) Populated Populated DDR4 (Black Slot) Populated Populated

(1) (2) (3)

If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots

(DDR1 and DDR3), or in the set of black slots (DDR2 and DDR4). If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDR1 and DDR2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Step 2.

Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.

notch break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3.

Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)
There are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K7V88 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 design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card.
Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Replace the system cover.
Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6.

2.5 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 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 PS2_USB_PWR1

(see p.8, No. 1)

Setting

1_2 +5V 2_3 +5VSB

Short pin2, pin3 to enable
+5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB wake up events. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply.

JR1(see p.8, No. 29) JL1(see p.8, No. 30)
Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short, both the front panel and the rear panel audio connectors can work. Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper)

2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS2 allows 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. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short the pins on CLRCMOS2 for 3 seconds. Please rem ember to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.

(see p.8, No. 23)

(see p.8, No. 9)
1_2 FSB_SEL0 2_3 FSB_SEL1 FSB 200MHz
1_2 FSB_SEL0 1_2 FSB_SEL1 FSB 266MHz FSB_SEL1 FSB_SEL0
2_3 2_3 FSB_SEL1 FSB 400MHz

(see p.8, No. 10)

FSB 333MHz
Note: The setting of the CPU front side bus frequency of this motherboard is by means of the adjustment of jumper-setting. To perform over clocking, you must set the FSB jumper according to your AMD CPU before you use the Manual option as the FSB setting in BIOS setup. Please follow the figures above to set the CPU front side bus frequency.

CPU Multiplier Jumper

(J1, 5 x 3-pin) (see p.8 No. 3)

FID4 FID3 FID2 FID1 FID0

Note: The set of CPU Multiplier Jumper is 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 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 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 1-2 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 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 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 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 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 FID1 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.

IRTX +5V DUMMY

GND IRRX
Internal Audio Connectors
(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) (CD1: see p.8, No. 33) (AUX1: see p.8, No. 32)

CD-R GND GND CD-L

AUX-R GND GND AUX-L
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. This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.8, No. 28)
GND +5VA BACKOUT-R BACKOUT-L
AUD-OUT-L GND AUD-OUT-R MIC-POWER MIC

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.8, No. 20)

PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND

This header accommodates several system front panel functions.
DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.8, No. 21)

SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Chassis Fan Connector

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.8, No. 18)

GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED

Please connect the chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Connect a Game cable to this connector if the Game port bracket is installed.

CPU Fan Connector

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.8, No. 2)

CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND

Game Connector
(15-pin GAME1) (see p.8, No. 25)
+5V JAB2 JAY GND GND JAX JAB1 +5V 1
+5V JBB1 JBX MIDI_OUT J2Y

JBY MIDI_IN

ATX Power Connector
(20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.8, No. 31)
Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.

ATX 12V Connector

(4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.8, No. 6)
Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector so that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up.

PLEDPLED+ PLED+

Power LED Header
(3-pin PWR_LED1) (see p.8 No. 19)
Please connect a 3-pin power LED cable to this header.
2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. You may install SATA hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA hard disks. STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboards SATA connector. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk.
2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs
K7V88 motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA Devices. What is Hot Plug Function?
If the SATA HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called Hot Plug for the action to insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA HDD.
What is Hot Swap Function?
If SATA HDDs are built as RAID1 then it is called Hot Swap for the action to insert and remove the SATA HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.
2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette
If you want to install Windows 2000 or Windows XP on your SATA HDDs, you will need to make an SATA driver diskette before you start the OS installation. STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system. (Do NOT insert any floppy diskette into the floppy drive at this moment!) STEP 2: During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CDROM as the boot device. STEP 3: When you see the message on the screen, Do you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?, press <Y>. STEP 4: Then you will see these messages, Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive. WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will lose ALL data in it! Start to format and copy files [YN]? Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>. STEP 5: The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy diskette. Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the RAID configuration on your system, or you may start to use VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS to set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you install the OS. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration, which is located in the folder at the following path:. \ SATA RAID BIOS You may also set the RAID configuration by using VIA RAID Tool in Windows environment. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, Guide to VIA RAID Tool, which is located in the folder at the following path:. \ VIA RAID Tool

PCI Latency Timer The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards specifications require other settings. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration
In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration
Floppy A Floppy B [1.44 MB 31 2"] [Disabled] Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system.
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset
OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ OnBoard Game Port OnBoard MIDI Port [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller.
OnBoard Floppy Controller Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller. Serial Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4], [2E8 / IRQ3]. Infrared Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3]. Parallel Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278]. Parallel Port Mode Use this item to 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. Configuration options: [Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP]. EPP Version Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] and [1.7]. ECP Mode DMA Channel Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3]. Parallel Port IRQ Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7].
OnBoard Game Port Use this item to enable the Game Port or disable it. OnBoard MIDI Port Use this itme to select the address for the MIDI Port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [300], and [330].

3.3.8 USB Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration
USB Devices Enabled : None USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers.
USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. USB 2.0 Support Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the support to emulate legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,. etc. Or you may select [Auto] so that the system will start to auto-detect; if there is no USB device connected, Auto option will disable the legacy USB support.

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot H/W Monitor
Hardware Health Event Monitoring
CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2463 RPM : N/A : : : : 1.629V 3.306V 5.067V 11.890V F1 F9 F10 ESC
Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

3.5 Boot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration Boot Device Priority Removable Drives
Configure Settings during System Boot.
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration
Boot From Network Bootup Num-Lock [Disabled] [On] To enable or disable the boot from network feature.
Boot From Network Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Network feature. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.
3.5.2 Boot Device Priority
In this section, you may specify the boot sequence from the available devices in your system.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [HDD: PM-MAXTOR 6L08] [CD / DVD] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit
Likewise, you may also specify the boot sequence from the available devices for the hard disk drives, the removable drives, and the CD/DVD drives.

3.6 Security Screen

In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed
Install or Change the password.
Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password
Select Screen Select Item Change General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

3.7 Exit Screen

Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitro Boot Security
Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults
Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Save configuration changes and exit setup? Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Discard changes and exit setup? Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes. Discard Changes When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Discard changes? Select [OK] to discard all changes. Load Optimal Defaults When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, Load optimal defaults? Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup configurations.

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 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. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

AMD K7 Main Board Jumper Setting Detail
NOTE: This is for AMD K7 main board to set the jumper setting. Please make sure the CPU FSB before setting the jumper. It may cause PC unstable or can not reboot if you didnt set the correct jumper setting.
Model List (Please click your main board model directly) K7-VIA Series K7VT2 M810LMR K7VM2 K7VM2 R3.0 K7VT4-4X K7VT4A K7VM4 K7VM3 K7VT4A+ K7VT6 K7V88 K7Upgrade-880 K7Upgrade-600 K7VT4A PRO K7-SIS Series K7S8X K7S8X R3.0 K7S8XE K7S8XE R3.0 K7S8XE+ 746FX-M K7S41 K7S41GX

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K7VT2: Support FSB 200/266 (User Guide P.11) Jumper Setting 100 (= FSB 200):FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Jumper Setting 133 (= FSB 266):FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
M810LMR: Support FSB 200/266 (User Guide P.10) Jumper Setting 100MHz (= FSB 200):FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Jumper Setting 133MHz (= FSB 266):FSB_SEL1 : 1_2

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K7VM2: Support FSB 200/266 (User Guide P.11) Jumper Setting 100MHz (= FSB 200):FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL1 : 2_3 Jumper Setting 133MHz (= FSB 266):FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
K7VM2 R3.0: Support FSB 200/266 (User Guide P.11) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Jumper Setting 266MHz:FSB_SEL1 : 1_2

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K7VT4-4X: Support FSB 200/266/333 (User Guide P.13) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 266MHz:None
Please move the jumper cap away
Jumper Setting 333:FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3

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K7VT4A: Support FSB 200/266/333 (User Guide P.13) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2
Jumper Setting 266MHz:None

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K7VM4: Support FSB 200/266/333 (User Guide P.12) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Jumper Setting 333MHz:FSB_SEL1 : 2_3

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K7VM3: Support FSB 200/266/333 (User Guide P.13) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2

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K7VT4A+: Support FSB 200/266/333/400 (User Guide P.13) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL2 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 and FSB_SEL2 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 266MHz:FSB_SEL1 : 2_3 FSB_SEL2 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL1 :2_3 and FSB_SEL2 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 333:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL2 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 and FSB_SEL2 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 400:FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 FSB_SEL2 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 and FSB_SEL2 : 2_3

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K7VT6: Support FSB 200/266/333/400 (User Guide P.13) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL2 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL1 :2_3 and FSB_SEL2 : 1_2
Jumper Setting 333:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3

FSB_SEL2 : 1_2

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K7V88: Support FSB 200/266/333/400 (User Guide P.15) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL1 : 2_3 Jumper Setting 266MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 333MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL2 : 2_3 Jumper Setting 400MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 2_3

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K7Upgrade-880: Support FSB 200/266/333/400 (User Guide P.16) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL1 : 2_3

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K7Upgrade-600: Support FSB 200/266/333/400 (User Guide P.15) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL2 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 and FSB_SEL2 : 1_2
Jumper Setting 400:FSB_SEL1 : 1_2

FSB_SEL2 : 2_3

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K7VT4A PRO: Support FSB 200/266/333/400 (User Guide P.13) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL2 : 1_2

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K7S8X: Support FSB 200/266/333 (User Guide P.11) Jumper Setting 100MHz (= FSB 200):FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 and the other to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 133MHz (= FSB 266):FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 and the other to FSB_SEL1 : 2_3 Jumper Setting 166MHz (= FSB 333):FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2

Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 and the other to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 K7S8X R3.0: Support FSB 200/266/333 (User Guide P.11) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 and the other to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 266MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 and the other to FSB_SEL1 : 2_3 Jumper Setting 333MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 and the other to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2

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K7S8XE: Support FSB 200/266/333/400 (User Guide P.12) Jumper Setting 100MHz (= FSB 200):FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 and the other to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 200MHz (= FSB 400):FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 and the other to FSB_SEL1 : 2_3

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K7S8XE R3.0: Support FSB 200/266/333/400 (User Guide P.12) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 and the other to FSB_SEL1 : 2_3
Jumper Setting 333MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2

FSB_SEL1 : 1_2

Jumper Setting 400MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2

FSB_SEL1 : 2_3

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K7S8XE+: Support FSB 200/266/333/400 (User Guide P.13) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 and the other to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 333MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 and the other to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 400MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL1 : 2_3

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746FX-M: Support FSB 200/266/333 (User Guide P.13) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2

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K7S41: Support FSB 200/266/333/400 (User Guide P.14) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 FSB_SEL2 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 and the others to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 266MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL2 : 1_2
FSB_SEL1 : 2_3 FSB_SEL2 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 and the others to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 333MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL2 : 2_3
FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 FSB_SLE2 : 2_3
Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 and the others to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 Jumper Setting 400MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 FSB_SEL2 : 2_3
FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 FSB_SEL2 : 1_2

Please move the jumper cap to FSB_SEL0 : 1_2 and the others to FSB_SEL1 : 1_2 FSB_SEL2 : 1_2

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K7S41GX: Support FSB 200/266/333 (User Guide P.14) Jumper Setting 200MHz:FSB_SEL0 : 2_3 FSB_SEL1 : 1_2

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