K7VT2 User Manual Version 1.1 Published November 2002 Copyright©2002 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 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 and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product. ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Contents 1 Introduction ................................................... 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Package Contents ......................................................... Specifications ................................................................ Motherboard Layout ...................................................... ASRock I/OTM .................................................................................................................................... Screw Holes ................................................................. Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... CPU Installation .............................................................. Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... Expansion Slots ............................................................. Jumpers Setup .............................................................. Connectors .................................................................... 4 4 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 14 14 15 15 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 21 22 23 23 2 Installation ..................................................... 8 3 BIOS Setup ..................................................... 14 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ....................................................... 3.1.2 Legend Bar ............................................................. 3.2 Main Menu ...................................................................... 3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 4.1 Installing 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 ................................................ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Advanced Menu .............................................................. Security Menu ................................................................. Power Menu .................................................................... Boot Menu ........................................................................ Exit Menu ......................................................................... 4 Software Support ........................................... 18 Appendix ........................................................... 19 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7VT2 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 for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic BIOS setup and support CD information. For advanced users' reference, the Appendix offers more advanced BIOS Setup information. 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K7VT2 motherboard (ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) ASRock K7VT2 Quick Installation Guide ASRock AMD-VIA Series Support CD 1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133) 1 cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable) 1 ASRock I/O shield 1.2 Specifications Platform: CPU: Chipsets: Clock Generator: Memory: ATX form factor (12" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) Supports Socket A (462 pins) for AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP/ DuronTM processor North Bridge: VIA KT266A, FSB@200/266MHz, AGP 4X; South Bridge: supports USB 2.0, ATA 133 100 MHz - 200MHz 2 slots for DDR: DIMM1 and DIMM2 (PC1600/ PC2100), Max. 2GB; 2 slots for SDR: DIMM3 and DIMM4 (PC100/ PC133), Max. 2GB IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6; IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6; Can connect up to 4 IDE devices Supports floppy disk drive 2 channels AC'97 Audio Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN CPU temperature sensing; Chassis temperature sensing; CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life; IDE: Floppy Port: Audio: LAN: Hardware Monitor: 4 Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore; CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer PCI slots: 5 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 AGP slot: 1 universal AGP slot, supports 3.3v / 1.5v, 4X / 2X / 1X AGP cards AMR slot (optional): 1 slot, supports ASRock MR card, shares the bracket with the slot PCI 5 USB 2.0: 4 default USB ports and 1 extra set of header for two additional USB ports upgrade ASRock I/OTM: PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port; 1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB ports (USB 2.0); 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; Supports jumperfree; SMBIOS 2.3.1 support; CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users' reference) Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant 1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown and the power button on the chassis will be disabled. Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before you resume the system. 2. Although K7VT2 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. BIOS: OS: 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 24.4cm (9.6 in) PS/2 Mouse 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Keyword PARALLEL PORT PS/2 CPU_FAN1 SDR DIMM1 (64 bit, 168-pin module) LAN USB01 SDR DIMM2 (64 bit, 168-pin module) COM1 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) USB23 25 GAME AUDIO1 GAME AUDIO1 Line out Line Line in In CD1 Mic Mic in In VIA KT266A Chipset AUX1 01 23 01 23 24 23 22 21 LAN PHY FSB_SEL1 1 Accelerated Graphics Port IDE1 PCI 1 Audio1 20 PCI 2 19 Audio CODEC VIA South Bridge CLRCMOS1 IDE2 CHA_FAN1 PCI 3 Super I/O 18 FLOPPY1 IR1 PCI 4 K7VT2 CMOS Battery 2MB BIOS USB45 PCI 5 HDLED PWRBTN AMR1 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 ATX power connector (ATXPWR1) CPU socket CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) North Bridge controller 184-pin DDR DIMM slots (blue) 168-pin SDRAM DIMM slots (black) Primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black) Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) Floppy connector (FLOPPY1) Flash EEPROM System panel connector (PANEL1) USB header (USB45) PANEL1 PLED RST Speaker1 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 15 14 13 12 Infrared module connector (IR1) External speaker connector (SPEAKER 1) South Bridge controller Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1) PCI slots Audio CODEC Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1) LAN PHY AGP slot FSB_SEL1 jumper Internal audio connector: AUX1 (white) Internal audio connector: CD1 (black) PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper AMR slot (Optional) 30.5cm (12.0 in) 7 8 9 17 10 11 6 1.4 ASRock I/O TM 1 2 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 4 5 Parallel port RJ-45 port Game port Microphone (Pink) Line In (Light Blue) 6 7 8 9 10 Line Out (Lime) USB 2.0 ports Serial port (COM1) PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) PS/2 mouse port (Green) 7 Chapter 2 Installation K7VT2 is an ATX form factor (12" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes 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. 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. 3. 4. 2.3 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 900 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. 8 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 AMD AhtlonTM / 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. 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module)has 168 pins and DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM DIMM has 184 pins. Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 168-pin RAM 184-pin RAM The 168-pin SDRAM DIMM slot (black) and 184-pin DDR DIMM slot (blue) can be easily distinguished by the fool-proof design. Please do not insert both 168-pin SDRAM DIMM and 184-pin DDR DIMM at the same time. Only use one single type of DIMMs at one time. Also, for proper operation, it is not recommended to use two different brands of the DIMMs at the same time. 9 Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. 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. 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, AGP, and AMR Slots) There are 5 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot and 1 AMR slot (optional) on K7VT2 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. AMR slot (optional): The AMR slot on K7VT2 motherboard is only for the use of ASRock MR card with v.92 Modem functionality. (The AMR s ...