ASROCK K7S8X - VERSION 3.1 User manual

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K7S8X
K7S8XE
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 (K7S8X) ........................................ 7
1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7S8XE) ...................................... 8
1.5 ASRock I/OTM (K7S8X / K7S8XE) ................................... 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 ..................................................................... 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 Menu ............................................................. 22
2. Security Menu ................................................................. 26
3. Power Menu ................................................................... 27
4. Boot Menu ....................................................................... 28
5. Exit Menu ......................................................................... 29

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7S8X / K7S8XE motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de-
livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-
ment 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 22 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.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock K7S8X or K7S8XE motherboard
(ATX form factor: 12.0" x 7.5", 30.5 x 19.0 cm)
ASRock K7S8X / K7S8XE Quick Installation Guide
ASRock AMD-SiS 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: ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.5", 30.5 x 19.0 cm)
CPU: Supports Socket A (462 pins) for
AMDAthlonTM / AthlonTM XP/ DuronTM processor
Chipsets: North Bridge (K7S8X):
SiS 746FX, FSB @ 333MHz, AGP 8X / 4X (see CAUTION 1);
North Bridge (K7S8XE):
SiS 748, FSB @ 400MHz, AGP 8X / 4X (see CAUTION 1);
South Bridge: SiS 963L, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133
Memory: 3 DDR DIMM slots: DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3
PC1600 (DDR200) / PC2100 (DDR266)
for 3 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 3GB;
PC2700 (DDR333) for 2 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 2GB;
PC3200 (DDR400) for 1 DDR DIMM slot, Max. 1GB
IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;
IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;
Can connect up to 4 IDE devices
Floppy Port: Supports 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;
Chassis temperature sensing;
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life
(ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 2);
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore;
CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer
PCI slots: 5 slots with PCI Specification 2.2
AGP slot: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP card (see CAUTION 3)
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 4)
ASRock I/OTM:PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port;
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
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 5)
OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

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CAUTION!
1. According to SiS official document, SiS 746FX and SiS 748
chipsets have limitation as below:
SiS 746FX:
CPU at FSB 200MHz mode, it will not support DDR400;
CPU at FSB 333MHz mode, it will not support DDR200.
SiS 748:
CPU at FSB 200MHz mode, it will not support DDR400;
CPU at FSB 333MHz mode, it will not support DDR200;
CPU at FSB 400MHz mode, it will not support DDR200 / DDR266
2. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automati-
cally shutdown. 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.
3. Do NOT insert a 3.3V AGP card into the AGP slot of K7S8X or
K7S8XE motherboard! It may cause permanent damage!
4. 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
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx
5. Although K7S8X / K7S8XE offers stepless control, it is not
recommended to perform over clocking. When the CPU
frequency of K7S8X / K7S8XE 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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PCI 2
PCI 3
PCI 4
PCI 5
PCI 1
2MB
BIOS
USB45
1
IR1
1
K7S8X
SPEAKER1
1
FLOPPY1
CHA_FAN1
ATXPWR1
IDE2 IDE1
ATA133
USB 2.05.1CH
REV. 3.01
Super
I/O
AUDIO
CODEC
LAN
PHY
AGP1
AGP 8X
DDR 400
CPU_FAN1
1
AUDIO1
Mic
In
GAME AUDIO1
USB 2.0
Ports
LAN
Mic in
Line out
GAME AUDIO1
PARALLEL PORT
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
COM1
Line
In
Line in
USB 2.0
Ports
FSB_SEL0
FSB_SEL1
1
1
SiS
963L
SiS
746FX
Chipset
PS2_USB_PWR1
1
10
DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
32
DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
45
CLRCMOS2
CMOS
Battery
HDLED RST
PLED PWRBTN
1
PANEL 1
JR1 JL1
19.0cm (7.5 in)
30.5cm (12.0 in)
12 4 56
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8
9
10
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12
13
14
15
1617
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19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
3
1
1
1
1
1
FID0
FID1
FID2
FID3
FID4
1.3 Motherboard Layout (K7S8X)
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper 2 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 CPU socket 4 North Bridge controller
5 184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1- 3) 6 ATX power connector (ATXPWR1)
7 Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black) 8 Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue)
9 FSB select jumpers (FSB_SEL0) 10 FSB select jumpers (FSB_SEL1)
11 AGP slot (AGP1) 12 South Bridge controller
13 Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 Floppy connector (FLOPPY1)
15 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper) 16 System panel connector (PANEL1)
17 External speaker connector (SPEAKER 1) 18 Infrared module connector (IR1)
19 USB 2.0 header (USB45, Blue) 20 Flash Memory
21 PCI slots (PCI 1- 5) 22 LAN PHY
23 AUDIO CODEC 24 JL1 jumper
25 JR1 jumper 26 Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1)
27 Internal audio connector: AUX1 (White) 28 Internal audio connector: CD1 (Black)
29 FID Jumpers (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4)

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1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7S8XE)
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper 2 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 CPU socket 4 North Bridge controller
5 184-pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1- 3) 6 ATX power connector (ATXPWR1)
7 Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black) 8 Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue)
9 FSB select jumpers (FSB_SEL0) 10 FSB select jumpers (FSB_SEL1)
11 AGP slot (AGP1) 12 South Bridge controller
13 Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 Floppy connector (FLOPPY1)
15 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper) 16 System panel connector (PANEL1)
17 External speaker connector (SPEAKER 1) 18 Infrared module connector (IR1)
19 USB 2.0 header (USB45, Blue) 20 Flash Memory
21 PCI slots (PCI 1- 5) 22 LAN PHY
23 AUDIO CODEC 24 JL1 jumper
25 JR1 jumper 26 Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1)
27 Internal audio connector: AUX1 (White) 28 Internal audio connector: CD1 (Black)
29 FID Jumpers (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4)
PCI 2
PCI 3
PCI 4
PCI 5
PCI 1
2MB
BIOS
USB45
1
IR1
1
K7S8XE
SPEAKER1
1
FLOPPY1
CHA_FAN1
ATXPWR1
IDE2 IDE1
ATA133
USB 2.05.1CH
REV. 3.01
Super
I/O
AUDIO
CODEC
LAN
PHY
AGP1
AGP 8X
DDR 400
CPU_FAN1
1
AUDIO1
Mic
In
GAME AUDIO1
USB 2.0
Ports
LAN
Mic in
Line out
GAME AUDIO1
PARALLEL PORT
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
COM1
Line
In
Line in
USB 2.0
Ports
FSB_SEL0
FSB_SEL1
1
1
SiS
963L
SiS
748
Chipset
PS2_USB_PWR1
1
10
DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
32
DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
45
CLRCMOS2
CMOS
Battery
HDLED RST
PLED PWRBTN
1
PANEL 1
JR1 JL1
19.0cm (7.5 in)
30.5cm (12.0 in)
12 4 56
7
8
9
10
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15
1617
18
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20
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24
25
26
27
28
29
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1
1
1
1
1
FID0
FID1
FID2
FID3
FID4

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1.5 ASRock I/OTM (K7S8X / K7S8XE)
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) 10 PS/2 mouse port (Green)
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4567
8
910

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Chapter 2 Installation
K7S8X / K7S8XE is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.5", 30.5 x 19.0 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-
sure 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. 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, 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.

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2.3 CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90oangle.
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.
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.
Step 1 Step 2, 3 Step 4

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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
K7S8X / K7S8XE motherboard provides three 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 K7S8X / K7S8XE 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 K7S8X or
K7S8XE 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 screws
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”.
Jumper Setting
FSB_SEL0
(see p.7/p.8 item 9)
FSB_SEL1
(see p.7/p.8 item 10)
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.
PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.7/p.8 item 1) +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.7/p.8 item 25)
JL1(see p.7/p.8 item 24)
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.
FSB 200MHz
2_3
1_2
FSB_SEL0
FSB_SEL1
FSB 266MHz
2_3
FSB_SEL0
FSB_SEL1
2_3
FSB 333MHz
FSB_SEL1
1_2
1_2
FSB_SEL0
FSB 400MHz
1_2
2_3
FSB_SEL0
FSB_SEL1
+5V
1_2
+5VSB
2_3
JR1 JL1 JR1 JL1
fig. 1 fig. 2

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FID Jumpers
(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 FID0 FID1 FID2 FID3 FID4
5x 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3
5.5x 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3
6x 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3
6.5x 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3
7x 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3
7.5x 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3
8x 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
8.5x 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
9x 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3
9.5x 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3
10x 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3
10.5x 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3
11x 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3
11.5x 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3
12x 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3
12.5x 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3
13x 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2
13.5x 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2
14x 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2
15x 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2
16x 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2
16.5x 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2
17x 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2
18x 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2
19x 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
20x 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2
21x 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2
22x 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2
23x 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
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:
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.
1
1
1
1
1
FID0
FID1
FID2
FID3
FID4
1
1
1
1
1
FID0
FID1
FID2
FID3
FID4

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Clear CMOS
CLRCMOS2
(see p.7/p.8 item 15)
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 remember to
remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS.
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 14)
Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1.
Primary IDE connector (Blue) Secondary IDE connector (Black)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.7/p.8 item 8) (39-pin IDE2, see p.7/p.8 item 7)
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).
2-pin jumper
FLOPPY1
Pin1
Red marking
IDE1
PIN1
IDE2
PIN1
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable

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USB 2.0 header ASRock I/OTM provides 4
(9-pin USB45) default USB 2.0 ports on the
(see p.7/p.8 item 19) rear panel. If those 4 USB 2.0
ports on the rear panel are not
sufficient, this USB 2.0 header
is available for 2 additional
USB 2.0 ports.
Infrared module connector This connector supports an
(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.7/p.8 item 18) and receiving infrared module.
Internal audio connectors These connectors allow you
(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.7/p.8 item 28) from sound sources such as
(AUX1: see p.7/p.8 item 27) a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front panel audio connector This is an interface for front
(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.7/p.8 item 26) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
System panel connector This connector accommo-
(9-pin PANEL1) dates several system front
(see p.7/p.8 item 16) panel functions.
External speaker connector This connector allows you to
(4-pin SPEAKER 1) attach to an external speaker.
(see p.7/p.8 item 17)
Chassis fan connector Connect the fan cable to the
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) connector matching the black
(see p.7/p.8 item 13) wire to the ground pin.
CPU fan connector Connect the fan cable to the
(3-pin CPU_FAN1) connector matching the black
(see p.7/p.8 item 2) wire to the ground pin.
ATX power connector Connect an ATX power
(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to the connector.
(see p.7/p.8 item 6)
GND
DUMMY
+5VA
BACKOUT-R
BACKOUT-L
AUD-OUT-L
AUD-OUT-R
MIC-POWER
MIC
1
GND
PWRBTN#
PLED-
PLED+
DUMMY
RESET#
GND
HDLED+
HDLED-
1
GND
+12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
+5V
DUMMY
DUMMY
SPEAKER
1
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
CD1
AUX1
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+5
P-5
P+4
P-4
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
DUMMY
GND
+5V
IRTX
IRRX
1
AUX-R
GND
GND
AUX-L
CD-R
GND
GND
CD-L

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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 Utility when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> during the
Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST
continues 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 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 they 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
ADVANCED Sets up the advanced features
SECURITY Sets up the security features
POWER Configures Power Management features
BOOT Configures the default system device that is used
to locate and load the Operating System
EXIT Exits the current menu or the BIOS Setup
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) 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
+ / - Increases or decreases values
<Enter> Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field
<F9> Loads all setup items to the default values
<F10> Saves changes and exits BIOS Setup
3.2 Main Menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears.
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 keys to move
between the Month, Day, and Year fields.
System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]
Set the system to the time that you specify. Use keys to move between
the Hour, Minute, and Second fields.
Floppy Drives
Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed.
IDE Devices
Use this to configure IDE devices.
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a
Main Advanced
Security Power
Boot Exit
System Date
System Time
Floppy Drives
IDE Devices
BIOS Version
Processor Type
Processor Speed
L1 Cache Size
L2 Cache Size
Total Memory
DDR1
DDR2
DDR3
[ Setup Help ]
K7S8X BIOS P1.00
AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+
Month: Jan - Dec
Day: 01-31
Year: 1980 - 2099
F1:Help
Esc:Exit
F9:Setup Defaults
F10:Save & Exit
+/-:Change Values
Enter:Select Sub-Menu
:Select Item
:Select Menu
2133 MHz
128 KB
256 KB
512 MB
None
None
512 MB / 133 MHz (DDR 266)
20:07:40
09 2003 Mon
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Main
Type
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 Values
Enter:Select Sub-Menu
:Select Item
Primary IDE Master
Off
Off
Auto
Off
Auto
Select how to set the
parameters of drive,
Or
Select [AUTO] to set
all HDD parameters
automatically.
Auto
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.
[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 new IDE hard disk drives.
This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard
disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk
drives to 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 22.