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Boot Setup Menu 30 5. Exit Menu 31 3 Security Setup Menu 28 3. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu 24 2. Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/O PlusTM 8 2 Installation 9 2.1 Screw Holes 9 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.3 CPU Installation 10 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 10 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 11 2.6 Expansion Slots (...
Boot Setup Menu 30 5. Exit Menu 31 3 Security Setup Menu 28 3. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu 24 2. Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/O PlusTM 8 2 Installation 9 2.1 Screw Holes 9 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.3 CPU Installation 10 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 10 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 11 2.6 Expansion Slots (...
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...: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock K7S8XE+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock K7S8XE+ Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock K7S8XE+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of...
...: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock K7S8XE+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock K7S8XE+ Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock K7S8XE+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of...
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...AGP card into the AGP slot of this motherboard is determined by the jumpersetting. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over clocking. Although K7S8XE+ offers stepless control, it will automatically shutdown. Please check page 24 for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 5) Microsoft® Windows® ...you install the PC system. 3. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4. BIOS: OS: AMI legal BIOS; ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; While CPU overheat is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and ...
...AGP card into the AGP slot of this motherboard is determined by the jumpersetting. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over clocking. Although K7S8XE+ offers stepless control, it will automatically shutdown. Please check page 24 for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 5) Microsoft® Windows® ...you install the PC system. 3. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4. BIOS: OS: AMI legal BIOS; ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; While CPU overheat is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and ...
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... 29 9 28 1 AUDIO1 JL1 10 JR1 27 26 AGP1 11 Audio CODEC 25 LAN PHY PCI 1 K7S8XE+ PCI 2 SiS 964 12 24 Super I/O PCI 3 PCI 4 13 CHA_FAN1 14 CMOS Battery 15 SATA1 SATA2 23 2MB BIOS ATA133 AGP 8X SATA DDR400 FLOPPY1 16 17 PCI 5 CLRCMOS2 5.1 CH PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 GAME1 USB...
... 29 9 28 1 AUDIO1 JL1 10 JR1 27 26 AGP1 11 Audio CODEC 25 LAN PHY PCI 1 K7S8XE+ PCI 2 SiS 964 12 24 Super I/O PCI 3 PCI 4 13 CHA_FAN1 14 CMOS Battery 15 SATA1 SATA2 23 2MB BIOS ATA133 AGP 8X SATA DDR400 FLOPPY1 16 17 PCI 5 CLRCMOS2 5.1 CH PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 GAME1 USB...
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...) (see p.7 item 17) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS2 allows you to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as the FSB setting in BIOS setup to enable (see p.7 item 1) +5VSB (standby) for 3 seconds. Please remember to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the... BIOS, you must set the CPU front side bus frequency. PS2_USB_PWR1 1_2 2_3 Short pin2, pin3 to perform over clocking. The data in CMOS. 2.7 Jumpers Setup ...
...) (see p.7 item 17) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS2 allows you to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as the FSB setting in BIOS setup to enable (see p.7 item 1) +5VSB (standby) for 3 seconds. Please remember to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the... BIOS, you must set the CPU front side bus frequency. PS2_USB_PWR1 1_2 2_3 Short pin2, pin3 to perform over clocking. The data in CMOS. 2.7 Jumpers Setup ...
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... following selections: MAIN Sets up the basic system configuration ADVANCED Sets up the advanced features SECURITY Sets up the computer. You may run the BIOS Setup Utility when you see on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 3.1.2 Legend Bar At the bottom of the screen has a... menu bar with their corresponding functions. 19 The following table lists the keys in the legend bar with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you start up the security features POWER ...
... following selections: MAIN Sets up the basic system configuration ADVANCED Sets up the advanced features SECURITY Sets up the computer. You may run the BIOS Setup Utility when you see on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 3.1.2 Legend Bar At the bottom of the screen has a... menu bar with their corresponding functions. 19 The following table lists the keys in the legend bar with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you start up the security features POWER ...
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... items to move between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields. Use keys to the time that you specify. Dec Day: 01 - 31 Year: 1980 - 2099 K7S8XE+ BIOS P1.00 AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+ 2133 MHz 128 KB 256 KB 512 MB 512 MB / 133 MHz (DDR 266) None None F1:Help... the type of floppy drives installed. IDE Devices Use this to configure IDE devices. 20 Main Advanced System Date System Time Floppy Drives IDE Devices BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size Total Memory DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Set...
... items to move between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields. Use keys to the time that you specify. Dec Day: 01 - 31 Year: 1980 - 2099 K7S8XE+ BIOS P1.00 AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+ 2133 MHz 128 KB 256 KB 512 MB 512 MB / 133 MHz (DDR 266) None None F1:Help... the type of floppy drives installed. IDE Devices Use this to configure IDE devices. 20 Main Advanced System Date System Time Floppy Drives IDE Devices BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size Total Memory DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Set...
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... parameters. Before attempting to set the parameters of cylinders, heads, and sectors per track for the remaining fields on an older system, the BIOS Setup may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to that you have the correct configuration... information supplied by the drive manufacturer. This is necessary so that the hard disk is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the drive. Make sure to set the type of the IDE device, first, please select ...
... parameters. Before attempting to set the parameters of cylinders, heads, and sectors per track for the remaining fields on an older system, the BIOS Setup may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to that you have the correct configuration... information supplied by the drive manufacturer. This is necessary so that the hard disk is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the drive. Make sure to set the type of the IDE device, first, please select ...
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... integrity for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to select the LBA mode for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device), such as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. LBA Mode This allows user to disable the LBA mode. See page 24. 22 Maximum Capacity This field...
... integrity for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to select the LBA mode for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device), such as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. LBA Mode This allows user to disable the LBA mode. See page 24. 22 Maximum Capacity This field...
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... operating frequency: [100MHz ], [133MHz ], [166MHz ], [200MHz ]. Spread Spectrum: This field should always be [Disabled] for better system stability. 24 Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup This section will let the CPU host frequency of this option, which will introduce you thoroughly know the feature. Advanced... BIOS Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - However, because the CPU host frequency of this motherboard determined by the jumpersetting,...
... operating frequency: [100MHz ], [133MHz ], [166MHz ], [200MHz ]. Spread Spectrum: This field should always be [Disabled] for better system stability. 24 Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup This section will let the CPU host frequency of this option, which will introduce you thoroughly know the feature. Advanced... BIOS Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - However, because the CPU host frequency of this motherboard determined by the jumpersetting,...
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... Check: Select the check point for "Password Check". If [Always] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup. 28 Password Check Setup F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit... in order to set Supervisor Password. Configuration options: [Setup], [Always]. If [Setup] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before BIOS setup. Set Supervisor Password: Press to create a new password. Security Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY -
... Check: Select the check point for "Password Check". If [Always] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup. 28 Password Check Setup F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit... in order to set Supervisor Password. Configuration options: [Setup], [Always]. If [Setup] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before BIOS setup. Set Supervisor Password: Press to create a new password. Security Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY -
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... and exit" will appear. If you press , original values will appear. If you press , it will save the current settings and exit the BIOS SETUP Utility. VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Default Settings Discard Changes [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [...Exits and saves the changes in CMOS RAM. Exit Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - Exit Discarding Changes: After you will exit the BIOS Setup Utility without saving changes" will be restored and all the setup configuration. 5. If you press , you enter the submenu, the...
... and exit" will appear. If you press , original values will appear. If you press , it will save the current settings and exit the BIOS SETUP Utility. VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Default Settings Discard Changes [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [...Exits and saves the changes in CMOS RAM. Exit Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - Exit Discarding Changes: After you will exit the BIOS Setup Utility without saving changes" will be restored and all the setup configuration. 5. If you press , you enter the submenu, the...
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... 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 of Memory Modules (DIMM 10 2.6 Expansion Slots 11 2.7 Jumpers Setup 12 2.8 Connectors 13 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...
... 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 of Memory Modules (DIMM 10 2.6 Expansion Slots 11 2.7 Jumpers Setup 12 2.8 Connectors 13 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...
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.... In case any modifications of this manual will be available on page 20 offers more advanced BIOS setup information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K7S8XE motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) ASRock K7S8XE Quick Installation Guide ASRock AMD-SiS Series Support CD 1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133) 1 cable for...
.... In case any modifications of this manual will be available on page 20 offers more advanced BIOS setup information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K7S8XE motherboard (ATX form factor: 12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) ASRock K7S8XE Quick Installation Guide ASRock AMD-SiS Series Support CD 1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133) 1 cable for...
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...channels AC'97 Audio Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP); Audio Jack: Line Out/ Line In/ Microphone + Game port AMI legal BIOS; PC2700 for 3 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 3GB; Chassis temperature sensing; Voltage monitoring: +12V, ...3V, Vcore; 1.2 Specifications Platform: CPU: Chipsets: Clock Generator: Memory: IDE: Floppy Port: Audio: LAN: Hardware Monitor: PCI slots: AGP slot: USB 2.0: ASRock I/OTM: BIOS: OS: ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) Supports Socket A (462 pins) for AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP/ DuronTM processor ...
...channels AC'97 Audio Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP); Audio Jack: Line Out/ Line In/ Microphone + Game port AMI legal BIOS; PC2700 for 3 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 3GB; Chassis temperature sensing; Voltage monitoring: +12V, ...3V, Vcore; 1.2 Specifications Platform: CPU: Chipsets: Clock Generator: Memory: IDE: Floppy Port: Audio: LAN: Hardware Monitor: PCI slots: AGP slot: USB 2.0: ASRock I/OTM: BIOS: OS: ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) Supports Socket A (462 pins) for AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP/ DuronTM processor ...
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... 748 Chipset FSB_SEL0 1 FSB_SEL1 1 25 26 01 23 45 AGP1 PCI 1 PCI 2 SiS 963L 6 CHA_FAN1 9 8 IDE2 16 7 IDE1 PCI 3 PCI 4 K7S8XE CLRCMOS1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS2 27 10 FLOPPY1 PCI 5 ` 2MB 11 BIOS PCI 6 ATA133 USB2.0 5.1CH USB45 1 IR1 1 SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 15 12 13 17 14 1 ATX power connector...
... 748 Chipset FSB_SEL0 1 FSB_SEL1 1 25 26 01 23 45 AGP1 PCI 1 PCI 2 SiS 963L 6 CHA_FAN1 9 8 IDE2 16 7 IDE1 PCI 3 PCI 4 K7S8XE CLRCMOS1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS2 27 10 FLOPPY1 PCI 5 ` 2MB 11 BIOS PCI 6 ATA133 USB2.0 5.1CH USB45 1 IR1 1 SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 15 12 13 17 14 1 ATX power connector...
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... bar items, press the right or left arrow key on your system. You may run the BIOS Setup Utility when you to scroll through its test routines. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following table lists the keys in the legend bar with the...basic system configuration ADVANCED Sets up the advanced features SECURITY Sets up the computer. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains how to use the BIOS Setup Utility to configure your screen. 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the Setup Screen is a legend bar. Please press during the...
... bar items, press the right or left arrow key on your system. You may run the BIOS Setup Utility when you to scroll through its test routines. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following table lists the keys in the legend bar with the...basic system configuration ADVANCED Sets up the advanced features SECURITY Sets up the computer. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains how to use the BIOS Setup Utility to configure your screen. 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the Setup Screen is a legend bar. Please press during the...
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... this to set the type of floppy drives installed. Dec Day: 01 - 31 Year: 1980 - 2099 K7S8XE BIOS P1.00 AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+ 2133 MHz 128 KB 256 KB 512 MB 512 MB / 133...Defaults F10:Save & Exit System Date [Month/Day/Year] Set the system date that you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears. Use keys to move between the Hour, Minute, and Second ...fields. Main Advanced System Date System Time Floppy Drives IDE Devices BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size Total Memory DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 AMIBIOS SETUP...
... this to set the type of floppy drives installed. Dec Day: 01 - 31 Year: 1980 - 2099 K7S8XE BIOS P1.00 AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+ 2133 MHz 128 KB 256 KB 512 MB 512 MB / 133...Defaults F10:Save & Exit System Date [Month/Day/Year] Set the system date that you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears. Use keys to move between the Hour, Minute, and Second ...fields. Main Advanced System Date System Time Floppy Drives IDE Devices BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size Total Memory DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 AMIBIOS SETUP...
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...IDE hard disk drives to set the partition of cylinders, heads, and sectors per track for the remaining fields on an older system, the BIOS Setup may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to that you have the correct configuration...options. If the autodetection fails, it may due to automatically detect hard disk drive. This is necessary so that the hard disk is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the drive. Main AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - Then, select among "Primary IDE Master", "Primary IDE Slave",...
...IDE hard disk drives to set the partition of cylinders, heads, and sectors per track for the remaining fields on an older system, the BIOS Setup may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to that you have the correct configuration...options. If the autodetection fails, it may due to automatically detect hard disk drive. This is necessary so that the hard disk is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the drive. Main AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - Then, select among "Primary IDE Master", "Primary IDE Slave",...
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... Menus Detailed descriptions of sectors per track. See page 20. 18 LBA Mode This allows user to [On] will enhance hard disk performance by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered.
... Menus Detailed descriptions of sectors per track. See page 20. 18 LBA Mode This allows user to [On] will enhance hard disk performance by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered.