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K7S8X

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published January 2003

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Contents

1 Introduction ................................................... 4

1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 4

1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 5

1.3 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 7

1.4 ASRock I/O TM ................................................................. 8

2 Installation ...................................................... 9

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 9

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 9

2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 9

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 10

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 10

2.6 Expansion Slots ............................................................. 11

2.7 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 11

2.8 Connectors .................................................................... 12

3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 15

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 15

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ....................................................... 15

3.1.2 Legend Bar ............................................................. 15

3.2 Main Menu ...................................................................... 16

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 18

4 Software Support ........................................... 19

4.1 Installing Operating System ........................................... 19

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 19

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................... 19

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .......................................................... 19

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................... 19

4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................... 19

4.2.5 Contact Information ................................................ 19

Appendix ............................................................ 20

1. Advanced Menu .............................................................. 20

2. Security Menu ................................................................. 23

3. Power Menu .................................................................... 24

4. Boot Menu ........................................................................ 25

5. Exit Menu ......................................................................... 26

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7S8X 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.

For advanced users’ reference, the Appendix appearing on page 20 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.

ASRock website http://www . a s rock.com

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock K7S8X motherboard (ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm)

ASRock K7S8X 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

1.2 Specifications

Platform: ATX form factor (12" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm)

CPU: Supports Socket A (462 pins) for

AMD Athlon TM / Athlon TM XP/ Duron TM processor

Chipsets: North Bridge: SiS 746FX, FSB @ 333/266/200MHz,

AGP 8X / 4X;

South Bridge: SiS 963L, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133

Clock Generator: 100 MHz - 200MHz

Memory: 3 slots for DDR: DIMM1, DIMM2, and DIMM3

PC1600/ PC2100 for 3 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 3GB;

PC2700 for 2 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 2GB;

PC3200 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 floppy disk drive

Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio

LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN

Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP);

Chassis temperature sensing;

CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)

(see CAUTION 1);Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore;

CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer

PCI slots:

6 slots with PCI Specification 2.2

AGP slot:

1 AGP slot, supports 1.5v, 8X / 4X AGP cards

(see CAUTION 2)

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 3)

ASRock I/O TM :

PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port;

1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB ports (USB 2.0);

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;

Supports jumperfree; SMBIOS 2.3.1 support;

CPU frequency stepless control

(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4)

OS:

Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

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