ASROCK K7S8XE Manual de usuario

1K7S8XEUser ManualVersion 1.0Published April 2003Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

10The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force theCPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.Step 4. When the CPU is in place, pre

112.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)There are 6 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K7S8XE motherboard.PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion

122.7 Jumpers SetupThe illustration shows how jumpers aresetup. When the jumper cap is placed onpins, the jumper is “SHORT”. If no jumpercap is placed

13FLOPPY1Pin1Red marking2.8 ConnectorsConnectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps overthese connectors.Connector Figure DescriptionFDD conne

14Front panel audio connector This is an interface for front(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows(see p.7 item 20) convenient connection andcon

15Chapter 3 BIOS Setup3.1 BIOS Setup UtilityThis section explains how to use the BIOS Setup Utility to configure your system.The Flash Memory on the m

16Navigation Key(s) Function Description<F1> Displays the General Help Screen<ESC> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menufrom

17AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31aMainTypeCylindersHeadsWrite PrecompensationSectorsMaximum CapacityLBA ModeBlock ModeFast Programmed I/O Modes32

18[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),such as MO.CylindersThis is used to co

19Chapter 4 Software Support4.1 Install Operating SystemThis motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems:98 SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP. B

2Copyright Notice:No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated inany language, in any form or by any means, excep

20Appendix: Advanced BIOS SetupThis section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,”“Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.”1. A

21Chipset Configuration:AGP Aperture Size: It refers to a section of the PCI memory address rangeused for graphics memory. It is recommended to leave

22AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31aAdvancedPCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)Primary Graphics AdapterAGP Data RateAGP Fast Write[ Setup Help ]F1:HelpE

23OnBoard FDC: Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller.OnBoard Serial Port: Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial ports ordis

242. Security Setup MenuSupervisor Password: This field shows the status of the Supervisor Password.[Clear]: No password has been set.[Set]: Superviso

253. Power Setup MenuSuspend To RAM (S3): This allows you to select whether to auto-detect ordisable the ACPI Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] wi

264. Boot Setup MenuQuick Boot Mode: Enable this mode will speed up the boot-up routine by skippingmemory retestings.Boot Up Num-Lock: If this is enab

275. Exit MenuExit Saving Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Save currentsettings and exit” will appear. If you press <ENTER>,

3Contents1 Introduction ... 41.1 Package Contents ...

4Chapter 1 IntroductionThank you for purchasing ASRock K7S8XE motherboard, a reliable motherboardproduced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quali

51.2 SpecificationsPlatform: ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm)CPU: Supports Socket A (462 pins) forAMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP/

6CAUTION!1. According to SiS official document, SiS 748 chipset has limitation asbelow:CPU at FSB 200MHz mode, it will not support DDR400;CPU at FSB 3

71.3 Motherboard Layout1 ATX power connector (ATXPWR1) 15 External speaker connector (SPEAKER 1)2 CPU socket 16 South Bridge controller3 CPU

81.4 ASRock I/OTM1 Parallel port 6 Line Out (Lime)2 RJ-45 port 7 USB 2.0 ports3 Game port 8 Serial port (COM1)4 Microphone (Pink) 9 PS/2

9Chapter 2 InstallationK7S8XE is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before youinstall the motherboard, study the