ECS K7VTA2 Manuel utilisateur

Preface

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Disclaimer

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Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel

Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners

and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-

tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-

stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oc-

cur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

−Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

−Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

−Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

−Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with

this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing

this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manu-

facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow-

ing conditions:

−This device may not cause harmful interference, and

−This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement

sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1

Introducing the Mainboard Describes features of the mainboard,

and provides a shipping checklist.

Go to ⇒page 1

Chapter 2

Installing the Mainboard Describes installation of mainboard

components.

Go to ⇒page 6

Chapter 3

Using BIOS Provides information on using the BIOS

Setup Utility.

Go to ⇒page 23

Chapter 4

Using the Mainboard Software Describes the mainboard software.

Go to ⇒page 48

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Preface i

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CHAPTER 1 1

Introducing the Mainboard 1

Introduction............................................................................................................1

Checklist.................................................................................................................1

Standard Items ...................................................................................................1

Features..................................................................................................................2

Choosing a Computer Case................................................................................3

Mainboard Components.......................................................................................4

CHAPTER 2 6

Installing the Mainboard 6

Safety Precautions................................................................................................6

Quick Guide...........................................................................................................6

Installing the Mainboard in a Case.....................................................................7

Checking Jumper Settings...................................................................................7

Setting Jumpers .................................................................................................7

Checking Jumper Settings.................................................................................8

Jumper Settings.................................................................................................8

Connecting Case Components.........................................................................11

The Panel Connectors......................................................................................12

Installing Hardware.............................................................................................12

Installing the Processor...................................................................................12

InstallingMemoryModules............................................................................14

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ..........................................................16

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive ..................................................................17

InstallingAdd-on Cards..................................................................................18

Connecting Optional Devices..........................................................................20

ConnectingI/ODevices.....................................................................................22

External ConnectorColor Coding...................................................................22

CHAPTER 3 23

Using BIOS 23

About the Setup Utility........................................................................................23

The Standard Configuration............................................................................23

Entering the Setup Utility................................................................................24

Updating the BIOS..........................................................................................24

Using BIOS..........................................................................................................25

Standard CMOS Features................................................................................26

Advanced BIOS Setup Option........................................................................28

Advanced Chipset Features Option.................................................................31

IntegratedPeripheralsOption..........................................................................34

Power Management Setup Option...................................................................39

PNP/PCI Configuration Option.......................................................................43

PC Health Status Option..................................................................................44

Frequency Control...........................................................................................45

LoadFail-Safe Defaults Option......................................................................46

Load Optimized Defaults Option....................................................................46

Set Password Option.......................................................................................46

Save & Exit Setup Option...............................................................................47

Exit Without Saving........................................................................................47

CHAPTER 4 48

Using the Mainboard Software 48

About the Software CD-ROM............................................................................48

Auto-installing under Windows 98....................................................................48

Running Setup.................................................................................................49

Manual Installation..............................................................................................51

Utility Software Reference.................................................................................51

Award Flash Memory Utility...........................................................................51

PC-CILLIN......................................................................................................51

MediaRing Talk – Telephony Software...........................................................52

Super Voice –Fax/Modem Software...............................................................52

WinFlash Utility..............................................................................................52

CD Ghost.........................................................................................................52

Recovery Genius.............................................................................................52

Language Genius.............................................................................................52

PageABC.........................................................................................................52

Introducing the Mainboard

Congratulations on purchasing the K7VTA2 mainboard. The K7VTA2 main-

board is an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed circuit board and

measures 240 mm x 304 mm. The mainboard features a Socket 462 that ac-

commodates AMD Athlon processors supporting frontside bus (FSB) speeds

up to 133 MHz.

The K7VTA2 incorporates the VIA VT8366A Northbridge and VT8233A

Southbridge chipsets which combine support for the new high-bandwidth

Double Data Rate (DDR) 266 SDRAM, PC133 SDRAM and the AC 97 audio

codec.

Note: SDRAM provides 800 MBps or 1 GBps data transfer depending on whether

the bus is 100 MHz or 133 MHz. Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM)

doubles the rate to 1.6 GBps or 2.1 GBps by transferring data on both the ris-

ing and falling edges of the clock. DDR SDRAM uses additional power and

ground lines and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than the 168-pin

DIMMs used by SDRAM.

Compare the mainboard’s package contents with the following checklist:

Standard Items

•One mainboard

•One diskette drive ribbon cable

•One IDE drive ribbon cable

•One auto-install software support CD

•This user’s manual

Processor The K7VTA2 mainboard uses an AMD 462-pin Socket A that

has the following features:

•Supports 100/133 MHz frontside bus (FSB)

•Accommodates AMD Athlon/Duron processors

Chipset The VIA KT266A Northbridge and VT8233A Southbridge chipsets

are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven

reliability and performance. A few of the chipset’s advanced fea-

tures are:

•An advanced V-Link memory controller architecture that

provides the bandwidth of 266MB/sec and performance

necessary for even the most demanding Internet and 3D

graphics

•A low 2.5-volt DDR266 SDRAM power consumption

which makes it an excellent solution for notebooks and

desktops with a small footprint

•Support for a 4xAGP interface providing vivid 3D graphics

and video performance

•An ATA 133 interface on the chipset, which helps boost

system performance by providing a high-speed connec-

tion to ATA 133 Hard Disk Drives, delivering maximum

sustained data transfer rates of 133 MB/sec

Additional key features include support for four USB ports, an

AC 97 link for audio and modem and hardware monitoring.

Note: This mainboard incorporates either VT8233A or

VT8233 Southbridge chipset. For VT8233

Southbridge chipset, the mainboard includes four

USB ports.

VGA The K7VTA2 includes a 4xAGP slot that provides four times the

bandwidth of the original AGP specification. AGP technology pro-

vides a direct connection between the graphics sub-systemand

the processor so that the graphics do not have to compete for

processor time with other devices on the PCI bus.

Memory The mainboard accommodates the following memory configu-

rations:

•DDR (Double Data Rate) PC1600/PC2100 SDRAM up to 2

GB using two 2.5V DIMM modules

•SDRAM up to 2 GB using two 3.3V DIMM modules

AC 97 Audio

Codec The AC 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC 97 2.2 speci-

fication, and supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter)

and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) resolution as well as 18-bit

stereo full-duplex codec with independent and variable sam-

pling rates. Further features include support for four analog

line-level stereo inputs.

Expansion

Options The mainboard comes with the following expansion options:

•Five 32-bit PCI slots

•An 4xAGP slot

•A Communications Network Riser (CNR) slot

•Two IDE connectors which support four IDE channels and

a floppy disk drive interface

The K7VTA2 supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer

rates of 33/66/100/133 MB/sec.

Note: If the mainboard incorporates the VT8233A

Southbridge chipset, the Ultra DMA bus master-

ing can support up to 133 MB/sec transfer rate.

For VT8233 Southbridge chipset, the transfer rate

can support up to 100MB/sec only.

Integrated I/O The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

•Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

•Two serial ports

•One parallel port

•One MIDI/game port

•Two USB ports

•Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out

BIOS

Firmware This mainboard uses Award BIOS that enables users to con-

figure many system features including the following:

•Power management

•Wake-up alarms

•CPU parameters

•CPU and memory timing

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different

processor clock speeds.

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard com-

plies with the specifications for the ATX system case. Some features on the

mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indi-

cators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all

the features required. The mainboard can support one or two floppy diskette

drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient

power and space for all the drives that you intend to install.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that

the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge

of the mainboard.

This mainboard has an ATX form factor of 240 x 304 mm. Choose a case that

accommodates this form factor.

Table of Mainboard Components

Label Component

AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port

ATX1 Power connector

BT1 Three volt realtime clock battery

CASFAN1 Auxiliary case cooling fan

CD1 Primary CD-in connector

CD2 Secondary CD-in connector

CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot

CPUFAN1 Cooling fan for CPU

DDR1~DDR2 Two 184 pin DDR SDRAM

DIMM1 ~ DIMM2 Two 168 pin DIMM sockets

FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector

IDE 1 Primary IDE channel

IDE 2 Secondary IDE channel

J2Front-oriented microphone/line-out port header

J4 Sleep switch

J5 Single color power LED

JP1 Clear CMOS jumper

JP3 BIOS protection jumper

JP4 CPU frequency selection jumper

JP5A/B/C/D,

JP6A/B/C/D DDR/SDR DRAM type selector

JP7 DDR/ SDR DRAM voltage switch

JP8 CPU voltage control

PANEL1 Connector for case front panel switches and LED indica-

tors

PCI1 ~ PCI5 Five 32-bit add-in card slots

SIR1 Serial infrared cable header

SOCKET 462 Socket A for AMD Athlon processor

SPEAKER Speaker connector

USB2 Front panel USB headers

WOL1 Wake On LAN wakeup connector

WOM1 Wake On Modem wakeup connector

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the main-

board.

Installing the Mainboard

Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard:

•Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid

damage from static electricity.

•Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely

grounded object before working on the mainboard.

•Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in.

•Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards.

This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system

with the mainboards.

The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:

Locating Mainboard Components Go to page 4

Installing the Mainboard in a Case Go to page 7

Setting Jumpers Go to page 7

Installing Case Components Go to page 11

Installing the CPU Go to page 12

Installing Memory Go to page 14

Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive Go to page 16

Installing an FDD Go to page 17

Installing Add-on Cards Go to page 18

Connecting Options Go to page 20

Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 21

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