VIA Technologies K7MKLE User manual

K7MKLE
VIA©VT8361+686B (KLE-133) Chipset
m-ATX Form Factor
(For AMD®Athlon/ Duron® CPU)
Main Board
User's Manual
(Ver.:1.0)

Copyright
Copyright© 2001 by this company. No part of this document may be
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translated into any language or computer language, in any form or
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Revision History
Revision Date Release Notes
1.0 June-2001 First Official Release

Warning and Disclaimer
This manual is designed to provide information about the AMD®
Athlon™ processor main board. Every effort has been made to make
this manual as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is
implied. All the information is provided on an 'as is' basis. The
author and his corresponding publishing company shall have neither
liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any
loss or damages arising from the information contained in this
manual or from the use of the system board that accompanies it.
Information contained in this manual is subject to change without
notice. The manufacturer of the system board will not be held
responsible for technical or editorial omissions made herein, nor for
the incidental or consequential damages resulting from its
furnishing, performance, functionality or use. Subsequent changes to
this manual will be incorporated into the next edition. We welcome
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction………………………………………………..….…………3
1-1 Main Specifications………………………………………………………………………4
1-2 Other Features………………………………………………………………………..……6
1-3 Package Contents……………………………………………..……………………....……7
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation……………………………………………………8
2-1 Component Locations …………………………………..…………………………..…8
2-2 Mainboard Overview…………………………………..…………………………..………..9
2-2-1 Short Description of Main Sockets and Connectors……………………………………10
2-3 Jumputer Setting…………………………………..…………………………..……….11
2-3-1 JKM1: Keyboard Walk Up Select…………………………………..……………………11
2-3-2 JUSB1: USB1: USB Mode Wake Up…………………………………..…………………11
2-3-3 CPU FAN Delect Control…………………………………..…………………………..…12
2-4 CPU Installation………………. ………………………………………………………14
2-4-1 CPU Clock setting….……………………………………….……...…………………….17
2-4-2 CPU and System Cooling……………………………………………….…………………20
2-5 Fan Headers…………………………..…………………………………………………22
2-6 Memory………………………………..……………………………………………………22
2-5-1 Memory Installation………………..……………………………………………………23
2-7 PCI Slot…….…………………………………………………….….………………25
2-8 Wake On Lan Header……………………………………………………………………26
2-9 Wake On Modem Header…………………………………………………………………26
2-10 On Board Audio…………………………………………………………………………27
2-9-1 Backpanel Audio Connectors……………………………………………………………27
2-9-2 Onboard Audio Connectors………………………………………………………………27
2-11 Back Panel Connectors……………………………………………………………………28
2-10-1 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard………………………………………………………………28
2-10-2 USB…………………………………………………………………………………………29
2-10-3 Serial Ports…………………………………………………………………………………29
2-10-4 Parallel Port………………………………………………………………………………30
2-12 IrDA(Infrared Remote Link) ……………………………………………………………30
2-13 IDE1 and IDE2 ………………………………………………………………………31
2-14 FDD1(Floppy Disk) ………………………………………………………………32
2-15 PWR1(ATX Power Supply) ……………………………………………………33
2-16 Front Panel Connectors………………………………………………………………34
Chapter 3 Software Installation……………………………………………………36
3-1 Driver Installation…………………………………………………………………………36
3-2 Registry Error When Installing The VIA 4-IN-1 Drivers……………………………….37

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Chapter 4 The BIOS…………………………………………………………………38
4-1 Updating the BIOS………………………………………………………………………39
4-2 The CMOS Memory……………………………………………………………………40
4-3 The BIOS Setup Pages……………………………………………………………………42
4-3-1 Standard CMOS Setup…………………………………………………………………45
4-3-2 Advanced BIOS Features………………………………………………………………49
4-3-3 Advanced Chipset Features………………………………………………………..……54
4-3-4 Integrated Peripherals…………………………………………………………..……...59
4-3-5 Power Management Setup…………………………………………………………….64
4-3-6 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup………………………………………………………….69
4-3-7 PC Health Status……………………………………………………………………71
4-3-8 Frequency/Voltage Control.……………………………………………………………72
4-3-9 Passwords…………………………………………………………………………………73
Chapter 5 Frequently Asked Questions…………………………………………………75
5-1 Boot Issues………………………………………………………………………….………75
5-2 System Cooling…………………………………………...….………………………….77
5-2-1 Suitable Socket a CPU Coolers………………………...….…………………………78
5-2-2 Video Issues…………………………………………………………………………80
5-3 Memory Issues………………………………………………………….……………...81
Chapter 6 Appendix…………………………………………………………………83
Important Warnings:
STOP
WARNING: NEVER run the processor without the heatsink properly and
firmly attached. This will damage the processor within SECONDS. Also do
NOT try to use Pentium Heatsinks, these will NOT fit and do NOT provide
adequate cooling.
STOP
WARNING: Make sure your power supply can deliver the power your
system needs. We recommend AT LEAST a 250W power supply. Even
better, get a 300W power supply, especially when using many peripherals.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this high quality Motherboard, we are confident that
you will be able to use this motherboard to your full satisfaction. This manual is
divided into 6 main sections, as described below:
.
Introduction
The introduction contains information on the main specifications for this
motherboard, the package contents and cautionary notes.
Hardware Installation
The Hardware Installation section is the most important in the manual. It describes
in detail how to set the motherboard up for operation. Read all information and
follow all steps, especially if you are a new user.
Software Installation
The software section describes the drivers that need be installed to make your OS operate
properly. The drivers are provided on the driver CD.
BIOS Setup
Information on how to enter the BIOS setup and change settings is given here. In
addition all individual BIOS items are described. Although some BIOS Setting
information is given in the hardware installation section where appropriate, refer
to the BIOS Setup Section for details.
Trouble Shooting
In the case you run into trouble using your motherboard, this section will provide
you with much information and practical tips to help you solve your problem.
Some of the tips are also given in the Hardware and Software Installation Sections
where relevant.
Appendix
Provides useful information

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1-1 Main Specifications
 Supported CPUs
The following Socket 462-based AMD™ CPUs are supported:
AthlonTM XP ()
Athlon™ (600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900, 950, 1000,1100, 1200, 1300, 1333, 1400
MHz)
Duron™ (850 and 800, 750 and 700MHz)
Note: The frequencies listed were those known at time of publication.
 Chipset Northbridge
The VIA™ VT8361 (VIA KLE-133) system controller supports a 200/266 MHz Front Side
Bus (FSB); up to 1GB of PC133/PC100 SDRAM / VC 133 Virtual Channel Memory
(VCM) SDRAM; The K7MKLE implements with TRIDENT enhanced 3D T9880 core
logic (VGA-ON-DIE) which saves at leas + $50 for user.
 Chipset Southbridge
The VIA VT82C686B PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) supports
UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 100MB/sec; AC97
audio (Using the on-board VIA 1611A Audio Codec); USB controller with root hub and
four function ports.
 Memory
This motherboard comes equipped with two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
to support Intel PC133/PC100-compliant (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) DIMM
modules up to 1GB. In addition NECs VC133-compliant Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAM is
also supported. (VC SDRAM is a new DRAM architecture that greatly improves the
system memory ability to service high multimedia requirements.)
 PCI Expansion Slots
With three 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards,
such as LAN or Video-grabber cards (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput),
this motherboard is ready for the most demanding applications.
 USB interface
With support for up to 4 USB ports, two on the back panel and two on-board, this
motherboard provides ample USB expansion room.

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 FAST LAN Function (Optional)
This motherboard is integrated with REALTEK RTL8139C 10/100M FAST LAN Function.
 IDE interface
This motherboard comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two
connectors that support four ATA66/33 devices on two channels (ATA100 is also supported
for this boards that come with the 686B southbridge). Supports UDMA/66, UDMA/33, PIO
Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as
CD-R/ RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, Tape Backup and LS-120 drives.
 Super Multi-I/O
This functionality is integrated into the southbridge of the chipset. It provides two
high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP
capabilities.
 Infrared (IrDA) Connector
This functionality is also integrated into the southbridge of the chipset. The IrDA connector
supports an optional IR remote control device for wireless interfacing with external
peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller.

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1-2 Other Features
 Wake-On-LAN and Wake-On-Modem
These 3 pin connectors allow the motherboard to wake up on network (WOL)
or Modem (WOM) activity.
 PC Status Monitoring
This functionality provides a reliable way to examine and manage system status
information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan speed. This
information is available in the BIOS or through the VIA Hardware Monitor Software.
 System BIOS
This motherboard comes with a 2MB BIOS that provides CPU/SDRAM frequency and
CPU Vcore adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/ SCSI/ CD/ Floppy boot
selection. DMI is also supported through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate
within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility.
 Color-coded Connectors
The Back-panel connectors of this motherboard are all color coded. This allows the user to
easily locate certain connectors.
 ISM Function
This main board provides intelligent shutdown function (called Intelligent Shutdown
Master – “ISM”). When your CPU cooler dies in the future, main board will shutdown
power supply by itself automatically. This is to protect your CPU & main board.
FormoreinformationofISM functions, please refer to page 12.

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1-3 Package Contents
 This Motherboard
 1 Manual
 1 Driver Installation CD-ROM
 1 IDE ATA 66/100 Flat-Cable
 1 Floppy Disk Drive Flat-Cable
 1 Serial Port Cable
Please verify that all items listed above are included in your motherboard package.
If one of the items is missing, please contact the dealer where you bought your
motherboard.