ASROCK K7S41GX User Manual

1K7S41K7S41GXUser ManualVersion 1.0Published December 2003Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

10Chapter 2 InstallationK7S41 / K7S41GX is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm)motherboard. Before you install the motherboard

112.1 CPU InstallationStep 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle.Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it

122.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)K7S41 / K7S41GX motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMMslots.Please make sure to disco

132.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots)There are 2 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on K7S41 / K7S41GX motherboard.PCI slots: PCI slots a

142.5 Jumpers SetupThe illustration shows how jumpers are setup. Whenthe jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is“SHORT”. If no jumper cap is place

15solder points2-pin jumperClear CMOS(CLRCMOS1, solder points) (CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper)(see p.7/p.8 No. 11) (see p.7/p.8 No. 12)Note: CLRCMOS1 and

16For example, “Athlon XP 2000+” is an 1666MHz CPU: 12.5 (Multiplier) X 133MHz (External frequency) = 1666MHzFID jumpers setting:The jumper caps are

17USB 2.0 Connector There are 4 default USB 2.0(9-pin USB45) ports on the rear panel. If the(see p.7/p.8 No. 18) rear USB ports are not sufficient,th

18ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.(see p.7/p.8 No. 6)Serial port connector This COM1 connect

19Chapter 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

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

20Navigation Key(s) Function Description<F1> Displays the General Help Screen<ESC> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menufrom

21AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31aMainTypeCylindersHeadsWrite PrecompensationSectorsMaximum CapacityLBA ModeBlock ModeFast Programmed I/O Modes32

22[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

23Chapter 4 Software Support4.1 Install Operating SystemThis motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems:98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP

24Appendix: Advanced BIOS SetupThis section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,”“Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.”1. A

25Chipset Configuration:OnBoard VGA Share Memory: This allows you to select the size of sharememory for onboard VGA. Onboard VGA will get better resol

26Resource Configuration:PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks): The default is 32. It is recommended tokeep the default value unless the installed PCI expans

27OnBoard FDC: Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller.OnBoard Serial Port: Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial ports ordis

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

293. Power Setup MenuSuspend to RAM (S3): This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect ordisable “ACPI S3” feature. Select [Auto] will enabl

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

304. 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

31AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31aMainAdvancedSecurityPowerBootExitExit Saving ChangesExit Discarding ChangesLoad Default SettingsDiscard Changes

4Chapter 1 IntroductionThank you for purchasing ASRock K7S41 / K7S41GX motherboard, a reliable moth-erboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stri

51.2 SpecificationsPlatform: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cmCPU: Supports Socket A (462 pins) forAMD AthlonTM XP / DuronTM p

6BIOS: AMI legal BIOS, “Plug and Play” support,ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events,SMBIOS 2.3.1 support,CPU frequency stepless control(only for advance

7`K7S41USB 2.05.1CHAMR1ATXPWR1IDE2 IDE1HDLED RSTPLED PWRBTN1PAN EL 1SPEAKER11CHA_FAN1CMOSBatteryUSB451CLRCMOS1CLRCMOS2FLOPPY1IR11PCI 2PCI 11.5V_AGP1Su

8`K7S41GXUSB 2.05.1CHAMR1ATXPWR1IDE2 IDE1HDLED RSTPLED PWRBTN1PANEL 1SPEAKER11CHA_FAN1CMOSBatteryUSB451CLRCMOS1CLRCMOS2FLOPPY1IR11PCI 2PCI 11.5V_AGP1S

91.5 ASRock I/OTM (K7S41 / K7S41GX)1 Parallel Port 6 Line Out (Lime)2 RJ-45 Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports3 Game Port 8 VGA Port4 Microphone (Pink)