Asrock K7VT4A PRO User Manual

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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 Plus

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2. 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

2.7   Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ...........................  18

2.8   Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs .............  18

2.9   Making An SATA Driver Diskette ..........................................  19

3. BIOS Setup .........................................................  20

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................  20

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..........................................................  20

3.1.2 Legend Bar ................................................................  21

3.2 Main Menu ............................................................................  21

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ...........  23

4. Software Support ..............................................  24

4.1 Install Operating System ......................................................  24

4.2 Support CD Information ........................................................  24

4.2.1 Running Support CD ..................................................  24

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .............................................................  24

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ..............................................................  24

4.2.4 Contact Information ....................................................  24

Appendix ...............................................................  25

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Advanced BIOS Setup Menu ...............................................  25

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Security Setup Menu ...........................................................  30

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Power Setup Menu ..............................................................  31

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Boot Setup Menu .................................................................  32

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Exit Menu ..............................................................................  33