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K7VT4A

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published November 2003

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Contents

1 Introduction.................................................... 4

1.1 Package Contents ........................................................... 4

1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 5

1.3 Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 7

1.4 ASRock I/O TM .................................................................. 8

2 Installation ...................................................... 9

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 9

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 9

2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................... 10

2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink .............................. 10

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .......................... 11

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) ............................. 12

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

2.8 Connectors ..................................................................... 15

3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 17

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................ 17

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 17

3.1.2 Legend Bar ........................................................... 17

3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................... 18

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ...... 20

4 Software Support ........................................... 21

4.1 Installing Operating System ............................................ 21

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 21

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 21

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 21

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ......................................................... 21

4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................. 21

4.2.5 Contact Information ............................................... 21

Appendix ........................................................... 22

1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu .......................................... 22

2. Security Setup Menu ...................................................... 26

3. Power Setup Menu ......................................................... 27

4. Boot Setup Menu ............................................................ 28

5. Exit Menu ......................................................................... 29

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7VT4A motherboard, a reliable motherboard

produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent

performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and

endurance.

Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-

step installation guide. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic BIOS setup and support CD

information. More information of advanced BIOS setup is offered on page 22 for

advanced users’ reference.

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 . a s rock.com

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock K7VT4A Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.0-in, 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm)

ASRock K7VT4A Quick Installation Guide

ASRock K7VT4A Support CD

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable

One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

One ASRock I/O TM Shield

1.2 Specifications

Platform: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.0-in, 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm

CPU: Supports Socket A (462 pins) for

AMD Athlon TM / Athlon TM XP / Duron TM processor

Chipsets: North Bridge:

VIA KT400A, FSB@333 MHz, AGP 8X/4X

South Bridge: VIA VT8235CD, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133

Memory: 2 DDR DIMM Slots: DDR1 and DDR2

PC3200 (DDR400) for 1 DDR DIMM slot, Max. 1GB,

PC1600 (DDR200) / PC2100 (DDR266) / PC2700 (DDR333)

for 2 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 2GB

IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6,

IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6,

Supports up to 4 IDE devices

Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives

Audio: 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),

CPU fan tachometer, Chassis fan tachometer,

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

PCI slots:

5 slots with PCI Specification 2.2

AGP slot:

1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X/4X AGP card (see CAUTION 2)

USB 2.0:

6 USB 2.0 ports:

includes 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel,

plus one header to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports

(see CAUTION 3)

ASRock I/O TM :

1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 PS/2 mouse port,

1 serial port: COM1, 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support,

1 RJ 45 port,

4 default USB 2.0 ports,

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

BIOS:

AMI legal 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 4)

OS:

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

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