ASRock K7S41GX Installation Guide

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Published December 2003

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Chassis Speaker Connector (SPEAKER 1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 3 CPU Socket 18 USB 2.0 Connector (USB45, Blue) 4 North Bridge Controller 19 Infrared Module Connector (IR1) 5 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR 1- 2) 20 AMR Slot (AMR1) 6 A TX Power Conne ctor ( ATXPWR1) 21 Flash Memory 7 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 22 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 23 JL1 Jumper 9 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 24 JR1 Jumper 10 South Bridge Controller 25 Front Panel Audio Connector (AUDIO1) 11 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, solder points) 26 PCI Slots (PCI 1- 2)

12 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper) 27 FSB Select Jumpers (FSB_SEL0/FSB_SEL1/FSB_SEL2)

13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 14 Power LED Connector (PWR_LED1) 29 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White) 15 System Panel Connector (PANEL1) 30 FID Jumpers (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4)

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Chassis Speaker Connector (SPEAKER 1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 3 CPU Socket 18 USB 2.0 Connector (USB45, Blue) 4 North Bridge Controller 19 Infrared Module Connector (IR1) 5 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR 1- 2) 20 AMR Slot (AMR1) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 21 Flash Memory 7 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 22 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 2 3 JL1 Jumper 9 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 24 JR1 Jumper 10 South Bridge Controller 25 Front Panel Audio Connector (AUDIO1) 11 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, solder points) 26 PCI Slots (PCI 1- 2)

12 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper) 27 FSB Select Jumpers (FSB_SEL0/FSB_SEL1)

13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 14 Power LED Connector (PWR_LED1) 29 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White) 15 System Panel Connector (P ANEL1) 30 FID Jumpers (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4)

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1 Parallel Port 6 Line Out (Lime) 2 RJ-45 Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports 3 Game Port 8 VGA Port 4 Microphone (Pink) 9 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 10 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

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ASRock K7S41 / K7S41GX Motherboard

1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7S41 / K7S41GX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and stepby-step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

ASRock K7S41 or K7S41GX Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock K7S41 / K7S41GX Quick Installation Guide ASRock K7S41 / K7S41GX Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive One ASRock I/OTM Shield One COM Port Bracket One ASRock M R Card (Option al)

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1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications

1.2 Specifications

1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications

Platform: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm CPU: Supports Socket A (462 pins) for

AMD Athlon

Chipsets: North Bridge (K7S41):

North Bridge (K7S41GX):

South Bridge:

Memory: 2 DDR DIMM Slots: DDR1 and DDR2

IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6,

IDE2: AT A 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6, Supports up to 4 IDE devices

Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing,

Chassis 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, +3V, Vcore

PCI slots: 2 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 AGP slot: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X/4X AGP card (see CAUTION 2) AMR slot: 1 slot, supports ASRock MR card (Optional) USB 2.0: 6 USB 2.0 ports:

includes 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel, plus one connector to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports (see CAUTION 3)

XP / DuronTM processor

SiS 741, FSB@400 MHz, AGP 8X/4X

SiS 741GX, FSB@333 MHz, AGP 8X/4X

SiS 963L, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133

K7S41:

PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700 (DDR333) / PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 2GB; * For PC3200 (DDR400), please refer to the latest memory

support lists on ASRock website:

K7S41GX:

PC2700 (DDR333) / PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 2GB

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ASRock I/OTM: 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 PS/2 keyboard port,

1 VG A port, 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support, 1 RJ 45 port, 4 default USB 2.0 ports, 1 Game port, Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone In

BIOS: 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 advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4)

OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

CAUTION!

1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Please che ck if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

2. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage!

3. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows XP SP1/2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows 98/ME. Please refer to Microsoft® official document at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx

4. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. The CPU host frequency of this motherboard is determined by the jumper-setting. You must set the FSB jumper according to your AMD CPU before you use the “Manual” option as the FSB setting in BIOS setup to perform over clocking. Please check page 24 of the User Manual in the Support CD for details.

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2. Installation2. Installation

2. Installation

2. Installation2. Installation

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static

electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation

2.1 CPU Installation

2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90° angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner

matches the base of the socket lever.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

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The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

Step 5. Install CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to

the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink vendors.

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2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

K7S41 / K7S41GX motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots.

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots)2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots)

2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots)

2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots)2.3 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 are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

AMR slot: The AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with

v.92 Modem functionality.

AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot ha s

a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card.

Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your graphics card, please check with the graphics card vendors.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw

for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.4 Jumpers Setup2.4 Jumpers Setup

2.4 Jumpers Setup

2.4 Jumpers Setup2.4 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “SHORT”. If no jumper ca p is placed on the pins, the jumper is “OPEN”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “SHORT” when jumper cap

Short Open

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Jumper Setting

FSB Select K7S41: Jumpers

(see p.2/p.3 No. 27)

K7S41GX:

Note: The setting of the CPU front side bus frequency of this motherboard is by means of the

adjustment of jumper-setting. You must set the FSB jumper according to your AMD CPU before you use the “Manual” option as the FSB setting in BIOS setup to perform over clocking. Please follow the figures above to set the CPU front side bus frequency.

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2/p.3 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

USB wake up events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power

supply.

(see p.2/p.3 No. 24)

JR1 JL1(see p.2/p.3 No. 23)

Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short (see the figure above), both front panel and rear

panel audio connectors can work.

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Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1, solder points) (CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2/p.3 No. 1 1) (see p.2/p.3 No. 12)

Note: CLRCMOS1 and CLRCMOS2 allow you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS

includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. There are 2 ways for you to clear and reset the system parameters to the default setup. Please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then you may either short the solder points on CLRCMOS1 by using metal material, e.g., a paper clip for 3 seconds; or you may use a jumper cap to short the pin on CLRCMOS2 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the paper clip or the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.

2-pin jumpersolder points

FID Jumpers

(FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4) (see p.2/p.3 No. 30)

Note: The set of FID jumpers are designed to adjust the multiplier of CPU. For detailed

information, please refer to page 15 of user Manual in the Support CD.

2.5 Connectors2.5 Connectors

2.5 Connectors

2.5 Connectors2.5 Connectors

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Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over these connectors. Placing jumper caps over the connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

Connector Figure Description

F DD Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2/p.3 No. 17)

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the

connector.

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Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2/p.3 No. 8) (39-pin IDE2, see p.2/p.3 No. 7)

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

80-conductor, ATA 66/100/133 cable

connect the black end to the IDE devices

Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE

device as “Master”. Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).

USB 2.0 Connector There are 4 default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB45) ports on the rear panel. If the (see p.2/p.3 No. 18) rear USB ports are not sufficient,

this USB 2.0 connector is available to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports.

Infrared Module Connector This connector supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting (see p.2/p.3 No. 19) and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you to

(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) receive stereo audio input from (CD1: see p.2/p.3 No. 28) sound sources such as a CD- (AUX1: see p.2/p.3 No. 29) ROM, D VD-ROM, TV tuner card,

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Front Panel Audio Connector This is an interfa ce for front pa nel

(9-pin AUDIO1) audio cable that allows conve- (see p.2/p.3 No. 25) nient connection and control of

audio devices.

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System Panel Connector This connector accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2/p.3 No. 15) functions.

Chassis Speaker Connector Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this connector. (see p.2/p.3 No. 16)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2/p.3 No. 13) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match the (see p.2/p.3 No. 2) black wire to the ground pin.

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPW R1) supply to this connector. (see p.2/p.3 No. 6)

Serial port connector This COM1 connector supports

(9-pin COM1) a serial port module. (see p.2/p.3 No. 22)

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Power LED Connector Please connect a 3-pin power

(3-pin PWR_LED1) LED cable to this connector. (see p.2/p.3 No. 14)

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3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information

3. BIOS Information

3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information

The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.

4. Software Suppor4. Software Suppor

4. Software Suppor

4. Software Suppor4. Software Suppor

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE/ ME / 2000 / XP. The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file ASSETUP. EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

“PC-DIY Live Demo”

ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live demo, which shows you how to install your own PC system step by step. To see this demo program, you can run Microsoft® Media Player® to play the file. You can find the file in the Support CD through the following path:

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