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Security Menu 23 3. Boot Menu 25 5. Advanced Menu 20 2. Exit Menu 26 3 Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/OTM 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... 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. Power Menu 24 4.
Security Menu 23 3. Boot Menu 25 5. Advanced Menu 20 2. Exit Menu 26 3 Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/OTM 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... 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. Power Menu 24 4.
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... manual occur, the updated version will be available on page 20 offers more advanced BIOS setup information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.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 new DIY...
... manual occur, the updated version will be available on page 20 offers more advanced BIOS setup information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.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 new DIY...
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...overheat is detected, the system will also be overclocked proportionally. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of K7S8X is not recommended to perform over clocking. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® 98/ME/2000.... Do NOT use 3.3V AGP card on the motherboard functions properly before you install the PC system. 2. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP. To improve heat ...
...overheat is detected, the system will also be overclocked proportionally. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of K7S8X is not recommended to perform over clocking. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® 98/ME/2000.... Do NOT use 3.3V AGP card on the motherboard functions properly before you install the PC system. 2. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP. To improve heat ...
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Chapter 2 Installation K7S8X is detached from the wall socket before you install or remove any component, ensure that comes with the component. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the socket lever. Hold components by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle. Failure to ... the power cord from the power supply. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in place. 9 Failure to the chassis. Do not over-tighten the screws! Carefully insert the ...
Chapter 2 Installation K7S8X is detached from the wall socket before you install or remove any component, ensure that comes with the component. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the socket lever. Hold components by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle. Failure to ... the power cord from the power supply. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in place. 9 Failure to the chassis. Do not over-tighten the screws! Carefully insert the ...
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... heatsink is locked. Step 1. Please make sure to improve heat transfer. Step 3. The CPU fits only in good contact with a speed of Memory Modules (DIMM) K7S8X motherboard provides 3 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM DIMM slots. DO NOT force the CPU into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in...
... heatsink is locked. Step 1. Please make sure to improve heat transfer. Step 3. The CPU fits only in good contact with a speed of Memory Modules (DIMM) K7S8X motherboard provides 3 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM DIMM slots. DO NOT force the CPU into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in...
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... seated on pins, the jumper is "OPEN". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are 6 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K7S8X motherboard. Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. If no jumper cap is placed on the slot. AGP slot: The AGP slot is already installed in... 2_3 FSB_SEL1 FSB 200MHz 11 Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Keep the screw for the card. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Fasten the card to use . 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and...
... seated on pins, the jumper is "OPEN". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are 6 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K7S8X motherboard. Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. If no jumper cap is placed on the slot. AGP slot: The AGP slot is already installed in... 2_3 FSB_SEL1 FSB 200MHz 11 Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Keep the screw for the card. The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Fasten the card to use . 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and...
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... the CMOS. 2.8 Connectors Connectors are 2 ways for PS/2 or USB wake up events. Note:The setting of the CPU front side bus frequency of this motherboard is by means of the adjustment of FSB 200MHz will function only when the installed CPU supports FSB 200MHz. Please follow the figures above to...
... the CMOS. 2.8 Connectors Connectors are 2 ways for PS/2 or USB wake up events. Note:The setting of the CPU front side bus frequency of this motherboard is by means of the adjustment of FSB 200MHz will function only when the installed CPU supports FSB 200MHz. Please follow the figures above to...
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... (39-pin IDE1, see p.7 item 7) (39-pin IDE2, see p.7 item 8) PIN1 IDE1 BLUE Connect to the motherboard PIN1 IDE2 BLACK Connect to the IDE devices 80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable Note: To optimize compatibility and performance, please ... - Front panel audio connector (9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.7 item 20) System panel connector (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7 item 13) USB_PWR P-5 P+5 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+4 P-4 USB_PWR ASRock I/OTM already provided 4 default USB 2.0 ports. O U T- L DUMMY A U D - This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. 13 Infrared module connector (5-pin IR1) (...
... (39-pin IDE1, see p.7 item 7) (39-pin IDE2, see p.7 item 8) PIN1 IDE1 BLUE Connect to the motherboard PIN1 IDE2 BLACK Connect to the IDE devices 80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable Note: To optimize compatibility and performance, please ... - Front panel audio connector (9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.7 item 20) System panel connector (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7 item 13) USB_PWR P-5 P+5 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+4 P-4 USB_PWR ASRock I/OTM already provided 4 default USB 2.0 ports. O U T- L DUMMY A U D - This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. 13 Infrared module connector (5-pin IR1) (...
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... you wish to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility.
... you wish to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility.
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... the following path: ..\ MPEGAV \ AVSEQ01.DAT To see this chapter for further information. 19 Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate ...procedures in this demo program, you can run Microsoft Media Player to play the file. 4.2.5 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. ...
... the following path: ..\ MPEGAV \ AVSEQ01.DAT To see this chapter for further information. 19 Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate ...procedures in this demo program, you can run Microsoft Media Player to play the file. 4.2.5 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. ...
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... Frequency Spread Spectrum By Jumper 133MHz Auto Disabled [ Setup Help ] to select how to [Auto], the motherboard detects the memory module(s) inserted and automatically assigns appropriate frequency. You may cause problems during operation. However, this motherboard determined by the jumper-setting. [Manual]: This allows user to set the CPU host frequency. DRAM...
... Frequency Spread Spectrum By Jumper 133MHz Auto Disabled [ Setup Help ] to select how to [Auto], the motherboard detects the memory module(s) inserted and automatically assigns appropriate frequency. You may cause problems during operation. However, this motherboard determined by the jumper-setting. [Manual]: This allows user to set the CPU host frequency. DRAM...
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... Supervisor Password User Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Clear Clear [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Setup Help ] to set to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. OnBoard AC'97 Audio: Enable or disable onboard AC'97 audio feature. System Hardware Monitor: You can check...
... Supervisor Password User Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Clear Clear [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Setup Help ] to set to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. OnBoard AC'97 Audio: Enable or disable onboard AC'97 audio feature. System Hardware Monitor: You can check...