K7VT6-C User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2004 Copyright©2004 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................... 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Package Contents ................................................................ Specifications ...................................................................... Motherboard Layout ............................................................ ASRock I/O PlusTM ............................................................................................................ 4 5 7 8 2. Installation ...........
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7VT6-C 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-bystep installation guide. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic BIOS setup and support CD information.
1.2 Specifications Platform: CPU: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.0-in, 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm Supports Socket A (462 pins) for AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP / DuronTM/ SempronTM processor Chipsets: North Bridge: VIA KT600, FSB@200 / 266 / 333 / 400 MHz South Bridge: VIA VT8235CE, Supports USB 2.0, ATA 133 Memory: 2 DDR DIMM Slots: DDR1 and DDR2 PC3200 (DDR400) for 1 DDR DIMM slot, Max. 1GB PC2700 (DDR333) / PC2100 (DDR266) for 2 DDR DIMM slots, Max.
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) Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP Compliant OS: CAUTION! 1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again.
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 3 4 2 6 5 17.8cm (7.0 in) PS2_USB_PWR1 1 PS/2 MOUSE USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 25 USB 2.0 1 T: USB4 B: USB5 JUSB45 Bottom: Mic In 2Mb BIOS LAN PHY IDE2 VIA KT600 CHIPSET Top: Line In Center: Line Out 24 IDE1 30.5cm (12.
1.4 ASRock I/O Plus TM 1 2 3 4 5 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 Parallel Port RJ-45 Port Line In (Light Blue) Line Out (Lime) Microphone (Pink) 2 x Shared USB 2.0 Port (USB4, USB5) 7 8 9 10 11 8 7 6 2 x USB 2.0 Port (USB0, USB1) 2 x USB 2.
2. Installation K7VT6-C is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 7.0-in, 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
2.1 Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. CPU Installation o Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 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. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins. Step 4.
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K7VT6-C motherboard provides two 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. Step 2. 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. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) There are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K7VT6-C 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 design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card. Please do NOT use a 3.
2.5 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” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting FSB Select Jumpers (FSB_SEL0, FSB_SEL1, FSB_SEL2) (see p.
J1 Jumper (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4) (see p.7 item 26) FID4 1 FID3 1 FID2 1 FID1 1 FID0 1 Note: The set of J1 jumper is 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 5.5x 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 6x 6.
2.6 Connectors Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over these connectors. Placing jumper caps over the connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! FDD Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) FLOPPY1 Pin1 (see p.7 item 16) the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector. Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black) (39-pin IDE1, see p.7 item 8) (39-pin IDE2, see p.
Front Panel Audio Connector GND +5VA BACKOUT-R BACKOUT-L (9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.7 item 21) 1 This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. AUD-OUT-L GND AUD-OUT-R MIC-POWER MIC PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND System Panel Connector (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7 item 14) 1 This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Chassis Speaker Connector 1 (4-pin SPEAKER 1) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V (see p.
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 when you start up the computer. Please press during the PowerOn-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.
Navigation Key(s) / / + / Function Description Displays the General Help Screen 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 Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field Loads all the setup items to default value Saves changes and exits Setup 3.2 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears.
TYPE To set the type of the IDE device, first, please select “IDE Devices” on Main menu and press 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. AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
[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.
4. Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / 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 Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.
Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup This section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,” “Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.” 1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Boot Power Exit Security [ Spread Spectrum CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency Boot Failure Guard DRAM Frequency Flexibility Option Auto Auto 133MHz Enabled Auto Disabled Setup Help ] to enable or disable the feature of spread spectrum.
Chipset Configuration AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Advanced Chipset Configuration [ Setup Help ] AGP Mode AGP Aperture Size AGP Fast Write PCI Delay Transaction Auto 64MB Disabled Disabled USB Controller USB Device Legacy Support Enabled Disabled DRAM CAS# Latency Auto V-Link Speed Vcore Voltage Adjust VCCM Voltage AGP Voltage Normal Auto Auto Auto F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu to select [4X], [2X], [1X] as the AGP mode.
Vcore Voltage Adjust This feature allows you to adjust the CPU Vcore voltage with two levels. The default value is [Auto]. VCCM Voltage This item allows you to adjust DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [High], and [Low]. The default value is [Auto]. AGP Voltage This item allows you to adjust AGP voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [High], and [Low]. The default value is [Auto]. Resource Configuration AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
Peripheral Configuration AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Advanced Peripheral Configuration OnBoard FDC OnBoard Serial Port OnBoard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode EPP Version Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA Channel OnBoard Midi Port Midi IRQ Select OnBoard Game Port OnBoard IDE OnBoard LAN OnBoard AC' 97 Audio F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item [ Setup Help ] Auto Auto Auto ECP+EPP 1.
OnBoard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. OnBoard AC’97 Audio Select [Disabled], [Auto] or [Enabled] for the onboard AC’97 Audio feature. System Hardware Monitor You may check the status of the hardware on your system. It allows you to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
2. Security Setup Menu Main AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Boot Power Exit Security Advanced [ Supervisor Password User Password Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password [ Enter ] [ Enter ] Password Check Setup F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu Setup Help ] to set the supervisor password. +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Supervisor Password: This field shows the status of the Supervisor Password.
3. Power Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
4. Boot Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Boot Power Exit Security [ Setup Help ] Quick Boot Mode Boot Up Num-Lock Boot To OS/2 Boot From Network VIA SATA Raid Utility Enabled On No Disabled Enabled to enable or disable the quick boot mode.
5. Exit Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Boot Power Exit Security Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Default Settings Discard Changes F1:Help Esc:Exit [ [ [ [ Enter Enter Enter Enter :Select Item :Select Menu [ ] ] ] ] Setup Help ] Exits and saves the changes in CMOS RAM. +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Exit Saving Changes After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Save current settings and exit” will appear.
