ASROCK K7VT2 User manual

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K7VT2
User Manual
Published August 2002
Copyright©2002 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents
1 Introduction1 Introduction
1 Introduction1 Introduction
1 Introduction......................................................................................................
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1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 4
1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 4
1.3 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 6
1.4 ASRock I/OTM .................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation2 Installation
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2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 8
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................... 8
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 8
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 9
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 9
2.6 Expansion Slots............................................................. 10
2.7 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 11
2.8 Connectors .................................................................... 11
3 BIOS Setup3 BIOS Setup
3 BIOS Setup3 BIOS Setup
3 BIOS Setup ..........................................................................................................
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3.1 BIOS Setup Program...................................................... 14
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ....................................................... 14
3.1.2 Legend Bar............................................................. 15
3.2 Main Menu...................................................................... 15
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 17
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support4 Software Support
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4.1 Installing Operating System........................................... 18
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 18
4.2.1 Running Support CD............................................... 18
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .......................................................... 18
4.2.3 Utilities Menu........................................................... 18
4.2.4 Contact Information ................................................ 18
5 Appendix5 Appendix
5 Appendix5 Appendix
5 Appendix................................................................................................................
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Appendix 1 Advanced BIOS Setup...................................... 19
1.1 Advanced Menu ........................................................ 19
1.2 Security Menu ........................................................... 21
1.3 Power Menu .............................................................. 22
1.4 Boot Menu ................................................................. 22
1.5 Exit Menu ................................................................... 23

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7VT2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers ex-
cellent 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.
Advanced BIOS setup is for advanced users’ reference, which can be found in
the Appendix.
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock K7VT2 motherboard (ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6")
ASRock K7VT2 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock AMD-VIA series support CD
Cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133)
Cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable)
ASRock I/O shield
1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications
Platform: ATX form factor (12" x 9.6")
CPU: Supports Socket A(462 pins) for AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP/
DuronTM processor
Chipsets: North Bridge: VIA KT266A; FSB@200/266MHz, AGP 4X
South Bridge: supports USB 2.0, ATA 133
Clock Generator: 100 MHz - 200MHz
Memory: 2 slots for DDR: DIMM1 and DIMM2 (PC1600/ PC2100),
Max. 2GB
2 slots for SDR: DIMM3 and DIMM4 (PC100/ PC133),
Max. 2GB
IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / PIO Mode 4
IDE2: ATA 133 / PIO Mode 4
Can connect up to 4 IDE devices
Floppy Port: Supports floppy disk drive
Audio: 2 channels AC’97 Audio
LAN: Speed: 802.3 (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing
Chassis temperature sensing
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life

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Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore
CPU fan tachometer
Chassis fan tachometer
PCI slots: 5 slots with PCI Specification 2.2
AGP slot: Universal AGP slot supports 3.3v / 1.5v, 4X / 2X AGP cards
USB 2.0: 4 default USB ports and a set of header for two additional
USB ports upgrade
ASRock I/OTM:PS/2: keyboard / mouse
RJ 45
4 rear default USB ports (USB 2.0)
Serial port: COM 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
Supports jumperfree
SMBIOS 2.3 support
CPU frequency stepless control
(only for advanced users’ reference)
OS: Windows 98SE / 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 iftheCPUfanonthe
motherboardfunctionsproperlybeforeyouresumethesystem.
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.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout
1 ATX powerconnector 14 IR1connector
2 CPU socket 15 Speaker1
3 CPUfanconnector 16 SouthBridgecontroller
4 NorthBridge controller 17 CLRCMOS1
5 184-pin DDR DIMM slots (blue) 18 PCIslots
6 168-pin SDRAM DIMM slots (black) 19 Audio CODEC
7 Primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) 20 Audio1connector
8 SecondaryIDEconnector(IDE2,black) 21 LAN PHY
9 Chassisfanconnector 22 AGPslot
10 Floppyconnector 23 FSB_SEL1jumper
11 Flash EEPROM 24 AUX1 connector(white)
12 System panelconnector 25 CD1 connector (black)
13 USBheader 26 PS2_USB_PWR1jumper
10 32
VIA
KT266A
Chipset
PS2_USB_PWR1
10 32
DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
Accelerated Graphics Port
DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
SDR DIMM1 (64 bit, 168-pin module)
SDR DIMM2 (64 bit, 168-pin module)
IDE1
IDE2
CHA_FAN1
CLRCMOS1
2MB
BIOS
USB45
HDLED RST
IR1
CMOS
Battery
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
PCI 4
K7VT2
PCI 5
30.5cm (12.0 in)
24.5cm (9.6 in)
Super
I/O
PLED PWRBTN
Audio CODEC
LAN PHY
AUX1
Mic
In
GAME AUDIO1
CD1
USB01
LAN
USB23
Mic in
Line out
GAME AUDIO1
PARALLEL PORT
PS/2
PS/2
Mouse
Keyboard
COM1
VIA
South
Bridge
FSB_SEL1
Audio1
JL1
JR1
CPU_FAN1
PANEL1
Speaker 1
USB45
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Line
In
Line in
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FLOPPY1
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27 Parallel port 32 Line Out (Lime)
28 RJ-45 port 33 USB 2.0 ports
29 Game port 34 Serial port (COM1)
30 Microphone (Pink) 35 PS/2 keyboard port (Purple)
31 Line In (Light Blue) 36 PS/2 mouse port (Green)
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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation
K7VT2 is an ATX form factor (12" x 9.6") motherboard. Before you install the
motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it.
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard compo
nents 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.
2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 to 100 angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked
corner matches the base of the socket lever.
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.
Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard
to the chassis.
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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.
Step 1 Step 2, 3 Step 4
2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
AMD Ahtlon/Duron 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)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
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.
The 168-pin SDRAM DIMM (black) and 184-pin DDR DIMM (blue) can be easily
distinguished by the fool-proof design.
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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.
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)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)
There are five PCI slots and one AGP slot on the 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.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
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 in
stalled in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screw 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 Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup
2.7 Jumpers Setup2.7 Jumpers Setup
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 Description
FSB 100 MHz FSB 133 MHz
FSB_SEL1
(see p.6 item 23)
Note: Set CPU front side bus frequency
PS2_USB_PWR1
(see p.6 item 26)
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Short pin2, pin3 to enable
+5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or
USB wake up events;
+5V +5VSB
2.8 Connectors2.8 Connectors
2.8 Connectors2.8 Connectors
2.8 Connectors
Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper
caps over these connectors.
Connector Figure Description
FDD connector
(34-1 pin floppy)
(see p.6 item 10)
Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1
FLOPPY1
Pin1
Red marking
Connect to the IDE devices
Connect to the motherboard
Note:requires 2 Amp and higher standby current
CLRCMOS
(see p.6 item 17)
80 Pin ATA 100/133 cable
Blue
Black
FSB_SEL1
2_3
FSB_SEL1
1_2
IDE1
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(see p.6 item 7)
PIN1
IDE2
Secondary IDE connector (Black)
(see p.6 item 8)
PIN1
Solder points
then short the solder points
to clear CMOS
Disconnect the power cord,
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USB header ASRock I/OTM already
(10-1 pin USB45) provided 4 default USB ports
(see p.6 item 13) If the 4 USB ports on the rear
panel are not sufficient, an
USB header is available for 2
additional USB ports.
Infrared module connector This connector supports an
(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.6 item 14) and receiving infrared module.
Internal audio connectors These connectors allow you
(4-pin CD1, AUX1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.6 item 25) from sound sources such as
(AUX1: see p.6 item 24) a CD-ROM,TVtuner,orMPEG
card.
Connect the fan cable to the
connector matching the black
wire to the ground pin.
ATX Power Connector
AUD-OUT-L
DUMMY
AUD-OUT-R
MIC-POWER
MIC
BACKOUT-L
BACKOUT-R
+5VA
GND
Audio1 connector This is an interface for front
(10-1 pin Audio1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.6 item 20) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
System panel connector This connector accommo-
(10-1 pin PANEL1) dates several system front
(see p.6 item 12) panel functions.
Speaker1 connector This connector allows you to
(4-pin speaker1) attach to an external speaker.
(see p.6 item 15)
Chassis fan connector
(see p.6 item 9)
CPU fan connector
(see p.6 item 3)
ATX power connector
(20-pin) Connect an ATX power
(see p.6 item 1) supply to the connector.
Connect the fan cable to the
connector matching the black
wire to the ground pin.
GND
PWRBTN#
PLED-
PLED+
DUMMY
RESET#
GND
HDLED+
HDLED-
DUMMY
GND
GND
P+5
P-5
P+4
P-4
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
DUMMY
GND
+5V
IRTX
IRRX
CD-R
CD-L
GND
GND
GND
GND
AUX-R
AUX-L
DUMMY
DUMMY
+5V
SPEAKER
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
CPU_FAN_SPEED
GND
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Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3 BIOS Setup
Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3 BIOS Setup
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 BIOS Setup Program3.1 BIOS Setup Program
3.1 BIOS Setup Program3.1 BIOS Setup Program
3.1 BIOS Setup Program
This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.
The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run BIOS Setup.
Press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility,
otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> +
<Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You
can also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a
menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through its various sub-
menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices.
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration.
ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced
features.
SECURITY Use this menu to setup security features.
POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management
features.
BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to
locate and load the Operating System.
EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program.
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 Bar3.1.2 Legend Bar
3.1.2 Legend Bar3.1.2 Legend Bar
3.1.2 Legend Bar
At the bottom of the Setup Screen is a legend bar. The following table lists the
keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated,
the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for
reference purpose only, and may not exactly match what
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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.
Navigation Key(s) Function Description
<F1> Display the General Help Screen
<ESC> Jump to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from
a sub-menu
/Move cursor up or down between fields
/ Select menu to the left or right
+ / - Increase or decrease values
<Enter> Bring up a selected menu for a highlighted field
<F9> Reset the current screen to its Setup Defaults
<F10> Save changes and exit Setup
3.2 Main Menu3.2 Main Menu
3.2 Main Menu3.2 Main Menu
3.2 Main Menu
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Floppy Drives
Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed.
IDE Devices
Use this to configure IDE devices.
TYPE
[USER]: It allows user to manually enter the number of cylinders, heads, and
sectors per track for the drive.
[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect hard disk drive. If automatic
detection is successful, BIOS Setup automatically fills in the correct
values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic
detection fails, this may due to the hard disk is too old or too new. If
the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, 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.
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
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[CD-ROM]: This is used for ATAPI CD-ROM drives
After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <ESC>
key to return to the main menu. When the menu appears, the hard
disk drive field displays the size for the hard disk drive that you
configured.
Cylinders
This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value.
Heads This field configures 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.
SectorThis field configures 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.
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 Menus3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus
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Chapter 4 Software SupporChapter 4 Software Suppor
Chapter 4 Software SupporChapter 4 Software Suppor
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4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System
4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Windows operating systems (98SE / 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 Information4.2 Support CD Information
4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD 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 CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD
4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD
4.2.1 Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply 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 Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu
4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu
4.2.2 Drivers Menu
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the device.
4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu
4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu
4.2.3 Utilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard
supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install
it.
4.2.4 Contact Information4.2.4 Contact Information
4.2.4 Contact Information4.2.4 Contact Information
4.2.4 Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, please
welcome to ASRock’s website: http://www.asrock.com; or you may
contact your dealer for further information.

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Appendix 1 Advanced BIOS SetupAppendix 1 Advanced BIOS Setup
Appendix 1 Advanced BIOS SetupAppendix 1 Advanced BIOS Setup
Appendix 1 Advanced BIOS Setup
This section will introduce you the following BIOS setup menus: “Advanced,”
“Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.”
1.1 Advanced BIOS Setup Menu1.1 Advanced BIOS Setup Menu
1.1 Advanced BIOS Setup Menu1.1 Advanced BIOS Setup Menu
1.1 Advanced BIOS Setup Menu
Spread Spectrum:
This field should always be “Disabled” for better system stability.
CPU Host Frequency:
[Auto]: The motherboard detects the jumper setup and sets the CPU host
frequency automatically.
[Manual]: This allows the user to set CPU host frequency manually. However,
this is not recommended unless you thoroughly knows the feature.
Wrong setup may cause problems during operation.
SDRAM Frequency:
[Auto]: The motherboard detects the memory module(s) inserted and
automatically assigns appropriate frequency.
[other values]: This allows the user to select the value as operating frequency.
Chipset Configuration:
[AGP Mode]: The default is 4X. You can also choose 1X or 2X for older
version of VGA cards.
[AGP Aperture Size]: It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range
used for graphics memory. We recommend that you leave this field at the
default value unless your AGP card requires other sizes.
[PCI Delay Transaction]: The default is “Disabled”. It is recommended to set
“Disabled” for this field to maximize system compatibility.
[USB Controller]: Use this to enable or disable the use of USB devices

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[USB Device Legacy Support]: Use this to enable or disable support to emu-
late legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc.
Resource Configuration:
[PCI Latency Timer (PCI clocks)]: The default is 32. We recommend you to
keep the default value unless your PCI expansion cards’ specifications require
other settings.
[Primary Graphics Adapter]: Select the primary graphics adapter (AGP or
PCI).
Peripheral Configuration:
[OnBoard FDC]: Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller.
[OnBoard Serial PortA]: 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>.
[Serial PortB Mode]: Select mode for the IR transmission port.
[OnBoard Parallel Port]: Select Parallel Port address or disable ParallelPort.
Configuration options: <Auto>, <Disabled>, <378>, <278>.
[Parallel Port Mode]: Select mode for parallel port.
[EPP Version]: Select EPP version. The default is 1.9.
[OnBoard Midi Port]: Select address for Midi Port or disable Midi Port. Con-
figuration options: <Disabled>, <330>, <300>, <290>, <292>.
[Midi IRQ Select]: Use this to select Midi IRQ. Configuration options: <5>, <10>,
<11>. The default is 5.
[OnBoard Game Port]: Select address for Game Port or disable Game Port.
Configuration options: <200h>, <208h>, <Disabled>.
[OnBoard IDE]: Enable or Disable IDE controllers.
Configuration options: <both>, <Disabled>, <Primary>, <Secondary>.

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[OnBoard LAN]: Enable or Disable onboard LAN.
1.2 Security Setup Menu1.2 Security Setup Menu
1.2 Security Setup Menu1.2 Security Setup Menu
1.2 Security Setup Menu
Supervisor Password: This field shows the status of the Supervisor Password.
[Clear]: No password has been set.
[Set]: Supervisor password has been set.
User Password: This field shows the status of the User Password.
[Clear]: No password has been set.
[Set]: User password has been set.
Set Supervisor Password: Press <Enter> to set Supervisor Password. Valid
password can be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already
have a password, you must enter your current password first in order to
create a new password.
Set User Password: Press <Enter> to set User Password. Valid password can
be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already have a
password, you must enter your current password first in order to create a new
password.
Password Check: Select the check points for “Password Check”. Configuration
options: <Setup>, <Always>. If <Setup> option is selected, the “Password
Check” is performed before BIOS setup. If <Always> option is selected, the
“Password Check” is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup.