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Installation 9 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.1 CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 10 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 11 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots 12 2.5 Jumpers Setup 13 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 15 3. Boot Setup Menu 29 5. Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 8 TM ...2. Software Support 21 4.1 Install Operating System...
Installation 9 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.1 CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 10 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 11 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots 12 2.5 Jumpers Setup 13 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 15 3. Boot Setup Menu 29 5. Introduction 4 1.1 Package Contents 4 1.2 Specifications 5 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 8 TM ...2. Software Support 21 4.1 Install Operating System...
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.... You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on page 22 for purchasing ASRock K7VT6-C motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.0-in, 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K7VT6-C Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K7VT6-C Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133...
.... You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on page 22 for purchasing ASRock K7VT6-C motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.0-in, 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K7VT6-C Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K7VT6-C Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133...
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... Drives Audio: 5.1 Channels AC'97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing Motherboard Temperature Sensing CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 1) CPU Fan Tachometer Chassis Fan Tachometer Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore PCI slots: 5 Slots with PCI Specification 2.2 AGP...
... Drives Audio: 5.1 Channels AC'97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing Motherboard Temperature Sensing CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 1) CPU Fan Tachometer Chassis Fan Tachometer Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore PCI slots: 5 Slots with PCI Specification 2.2 AGP...
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... motherboard is determined by jumper-setting. You must adjust "FSB Select Jumpers" according to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you set the "CPU Host Frequency" configuration as "Manual" in the Support CD for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows®... may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4. The CPU host frequency of "User Manual" in BIOS. Power Management for "CPU Host Frequency" configuration. 6 While CPU overheat is not recommended to perform over clocking. To improve heat dissipation, remember to the...
... motherboard is determined by jumper-setting. You must adjust "FSB Select Jumpers" according to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you set the "CPU Host Frequency" configuration as "Manual" in the Support CD for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows®... may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4. The CPU host frequency of "User Manual" in BIOS. Power Management for "CPU Host Frequency" configuration. 6 While CPU overheat is not recommended to perform over clocking. To improve heat dissipation, remember to the...
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... USB 2.0 T: USB4 1 B: USB5 JUSB45 VIA KT600 CHIPSET Top: Line In Center: Line Out Bottom: Mic In 7 24 2Mb 8 BIOS FSB 400 K7VT6-C 23 22 21 20 19 LAN PHY GAME1 1 SUPER I/O AGP 8X 1.5V_AGP1 PCI1 DDR400 PCI2 1 FSB_SEL0 1 FSB_SEL1 1 FSB_SEL2 1 AUDIO1 JR1 JL1 CMOS...ATA133 5.1CH 1 SPEAKER1 PWR_LED1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RST CHA_FAN1 9 10 11 12 13 18 17 16 15 14 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 CPU Socket 4 North Bridge Controller 5 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) ...
... USB 2.0 T: USB4 1 B: USB5 JUSB45 VIA KT600 CHIPSET Top: Line In Center: Line Out Bottom: Mic In 7 24 2Mb 8 BIOS FSB 400 K7VT6-C 23 22 21 20 19 LAN PHY GAME1 1 SUPER I/O AGP 8X 1.5V_AGP1 PCI1 DDR400 PCI2 1 FSB_SEL0 1 FSB_SEL1 1 FSB_SEL2 1 AUDIO1 JR1 JL1 CMOS...ATA133 5.1CH 1 SPEAKER1 PWR_LED1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RST CHA_FAN1 9 10 11 12 13 18 17 16 15 14 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 CPU Socket 4 North Bridge Controller 5 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) ...
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... on the socket while you push down the socket lever to avoid bending of the CPU fan and heatsink vendors. 10 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. Make sure that its marked corner matches the base of 600 MHz and... require larger heatsink and cooling fan. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Step 1 Step 2, 3 Step 4 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP/ ...
... on the socket while you push down the socket lever to avoid bending of the CPU fan and heatsink vendors. 10 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. Make sure that its marked corner matches the base of 600 MHz and... require larger heatsink and cooling fan. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Step 1 Step 2, 3 Step 4 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP/ ...
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... jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". The data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to set the CPU FSB frequency. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must adjust "FSB Select Jumpers" according to short...FSB_SEL1 1_2 FSB_SEL2 FSB 266MHz 2_3 FSB_SEL0 FSB_SEL1 FSB_SEL2 OPEN 1_2 FSB 333MHz FSB_SEL0 FSB_SEL1 FSB_SEL2 OPEN 1_2 2_3 FSB 400MHz Note: The CPU FSB frequency of your AMD CPU. Please follow the figures above to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply....
... jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". The data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to set the CPU FSB frequency. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must adjust "FSB Select Jumpers" according to short...FSB_SEL1 1_2 FSB_SEL2 FSB 266MHz 2_3 FSB_SEL0 FSB_SEL1 FSB_SEL2 OPEN 1_2 FSB 333MHz FSB_SEL0 FSB_SEL1 FSB_SEL2 OPEN 1_2 2_3 FSB 400MHz Note: The CPU FSB frequency of your AMD CPU. Please follow the figures above to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply....
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...frequencies may not apply to all multiplier-locked or even some unlocked AMD CPU. You do not have to adjust the multiplier for advanced users to adjust the multiplier of CPU. Please understand that ASRock does not guarantee and support the adjustment of multiplier. J1 Jumper (FID0... 1 FID0 1 Note: The set of J1 jumper is an 1666MHz CPU: 12.5 (Multiplier) X 133MHz (External frequency) = 1666MHz J1 jumper setting: FID4 1 FID3 1 FID2 1 FID1 1 FID0 1 The jumper caps are not provided by ASRock. However, the system will work well without the adjustment of multiplier. ...
...frequencies may not apply to all multiplier-locked or even some unlocked AMD CPU. You do not have to adjust the multiplier for advanced users to adjust the multiplier of CPU. Please understand that ASRock does not guarantee and support the adjustment of multiplier. J1 Jumper (FID0... 1 FID0 1 Note: The set of J1 jumper is an 1666MHz CPU: 12.5 (Multiplier) X 133MHz (External frequency) = 1666MHz J1 jumper setting: FID4 1 FID3 1 FID2 1 FID1 1 FID0 1 The jumper caps are not provided by ASRock. However, the system will work well without the adjustment of multiplier. ...
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... GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7 item 2) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. Connect a Game cable to this connector. Please connect the chassis... speaker to this connector. CPU Fan Connector (3-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7 item 13) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED This is installed. ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see ...
... GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7 item 2) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. Connect a Game cable to this connector. Please connect the chassis... speaker to this connector. CPU Fan Connector (3-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7 item 13) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED This is installed. ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see ...
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...Auto Auto 133MHz Enabled Auto Disabled [ Setup Help ] to [Auto] as operating frequency: [133MHz (DDR266)], [166MHz (DDR333)], [200MHz (DDR400)]. CPU Host Frequency [Auto] It is recommended to select this option is set to [Enabled]. 22 Wrong setup may select other value as default. Chipset... the feature of this "Manual" option as the FSB setting in BIOS setup to perform over clocking. However, because the CPU host frequency of this motherboard is not recommended unless you use this motherboard determined by the jumper-setting, you must set the...
...Auto Auto 133MHz Enabled Auto Disabled [ Setup Help ] to [Auto] as operating frequency: [133MHz (DDR266)], [166MHz (DDR333)], [200MHz (DDR400)]. CPU Host Frequency [Auto] It is recommended to select this option is set to [Enabled]. 22 Wrong setup may select other value as default. Chipset... the feature of this "Manual" option as the FSB setting in BIOS setup to perform over clocking. However, because the CPU host frequency of this motherboard is not recommended unless you use this motherboard determined by the jumper-setting, you must set the...
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... :Select Item +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit AGP Mode This feature will free the PCI Bus when the CPU is [Normal]. 23 It is used for graphics memory. V-Link Speed This feature allows you to enable or disable the use of AGP fast write...
... :Select Item +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit AGP Mode This feature will free the PCI Bus when the CPU is [Normal]. 23 It is used for graphics memory. V-Link Speed This feature allows you to enable or disable the use of AGP fast write...
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...]. VCCM Voltage This item allows you to select PCI clocks. Leave on default setting for the best PCI performance. It is recommended to adjust the CPU Vcore voltage with two levels.
...]. VCCM Voltage This item allows you to select PCI clocks. Leave on default setting for the best PCI performance. It is recommended to adjust the CPU Vcore voltage with two levels.
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System Hardware Monitor You may check the status of the hardware on your system. VERSION 3.31a System Hardware Monitor [ Setup Help ] CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU FAN Speed Chassis FAN Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V 35 C / 95 F 27 C / 82 F 3110 RPM 0 RPM 1.72 V 3.31 V 4.97 V...Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit 26 OnBoard AC'97 Audio Select [Disabled], [Auto] or [Enabled] for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. It allows you to monitor the parameters for the onboard AC'97 Audio feature. OnBoard LAN This...
System Hardware Monitor You may check the status of the hardware on your system. VERSION 3.31a System Hardware Monitor [ Setup Help ] CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU FAN Speed Chassis FAN Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V 35 C / 95 F 27 C / 82 F 3110 RPM 0 RPM 1.72 V 3.31 V 4.97 V...Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit 26 OnBoard AC'97 Audio Select [Disabled], [Auto] or [Enabled] for CPU temperature, Motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage. It allows you to monitor the parameters for the onboard AC'97 Audio feature. OnBoard LAN This...
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Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 CPU Socket 4 North Bridge Controller 5 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 9 AGP ... PCI Slots (PCI1- 5) 23 Game Port Connector (GAME1) 24 Flash Memory 25 Shared USB 2.0 Header (JUSB45, Blue) 26 J1 Jumper (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4) 2 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard
Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 CPU Socket 4 North Bridge Controller 5 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 9 AGP ... PCI Slots (PCI1- 5) 23 Game Port Connector (GAME1) 24 Flash Memory 25 Shared USB 2.0 Header (JUSB45, Blue) 26 J1 Jumper (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4) 2 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard
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... contains introduction of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 1 x ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield 4 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard English You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the...
... contains introduction of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 1 x ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield 4 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard English You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the...
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...LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing Motherboard Temperature Sensing CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 1) CPU Fan Tachometer Chassis Fan Tachometer Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore PCI...USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel, (see CAUTION 3) ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1 Serial Port: COM1, 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 Ports, 1 RJ-45 Port, Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone English 5 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard
...LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing Motherboard Temperature Sensing CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 1) CPU Fan Tachometer Chassis Fan Tachometer Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore PCI...USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel, (see CAUTION 3) ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1 Serial Port: COM1, 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 Ports, 1 RJ-45 Port, Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone English 5 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard
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...not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4. See page 9 for "CPU Host Frequency" configuration. English 6 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard While CPU overheat is not recommended to perform over clocking. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it back ...again. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of this motherboard ...
...not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1/2000 SP4. See page 9 for "CPU Host Frequency" configuration. English 6 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard While CPU overheat is not recommended to perform over clocking. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it back ...again. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of this motherboard ...
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...settings. 1. Step 4. Install CPU fan and heatsink. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. English 7 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard Installation Pre-installation ...Precautions Take note of the pins. When the CPU is locked. Step 5. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do...
...settings. 1. Step 4. Install CPU fan and heatsink. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. English 7 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard Installation Pre-installation ...Precautions Take note of the pins. When the CPU is locked. Step 5. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do...
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... cards that you start the installation. When the jumper cap is placed on the AGP slot of this motherboard! The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of your AMD CPU. For the voltage information of clasp that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please ... bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. English 2.4 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are used to set the CPU FSB frequency. 9 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are "Short" when jumper cap is completely seated on...
... cards that you start the installation. When the jumper cap is placed on the AGP slot of this motherboard! The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of your AMD CPU. For the voltage information of clasp that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please ... bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. English 2.4 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are used to set the CPU FSB frequency. 9 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are "Short" when jumper cap is completely seated on...
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... page 14 of User Manual in the Support CD for normal usage. After waiting for 5 seconds. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. English 10 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard To clear and reset the system parameters to short the Clear CMOS jumper for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn... the power supply. PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2 item 26) Note: The set of J1 Jumper allows users to adjust the multiplier of CPU. You do not have to adjust the multiplier for details.
... page 14 of User Manual in the Support CD for normal usage. After waiting for 5 seconds. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. English 10 ASRock K7VT6-C Motherboard To clear and reset the system parameters to short the Clear CMOS jumper for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn... the power supply. PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2 item 26) Note: The set of J1 Jumper allows users to adjust the multiplier of CPU. You do not have to adjust the multiplier for details.