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Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 5 I PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper 3 5 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) North Bridge controller 7 9 ATX power connector (ATXPWR1) Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black) II 13 AGP slot (AGP1) Clear CMOS (CLRCM0S1, solder points) 15 17 External speaker connector (SPEAKER 1) Clear CMOS (CLRCM0S2, 2-pin jumper) 19 21 23 USB 2.
ASRock I/O™ 2 4 1 Parallel port 3 Game port 5 7 9 Line In (Light Blue) USB 2.
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7VM2 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 step-bystep installation guide for new DIY system builders. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual enclosed in the product CD-ROM.
USB 2.0: 4 default USB 2.0 ports and 1 extra set of header for two additional USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 2) ASRock I/O™: PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port; 1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB 2.0 ports; 1 VGA port; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support; Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone + Game port BIOS: AMI legal BIOS; Supports "Plug and Play"; ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events; SMBIOS 2.3.
2. Installation Pre-iristallation 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.
2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K7VM2 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Installing a DIMM 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. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2.
2.4 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "SHORT'. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "OPEN". % The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pint and pin2 are "SHORT" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper % Short h Open Setting FSB_SEL1 (see p.
FID Jumpers (FIDO, FID1, FID2, FID3) (see p.2 item 2) Note: The set ot FID jumpers are designed to adjust the multiplier of CPU. For detailed information, please refer to page 13 of user Manual in the Support CD. Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 (see p.2 item 13) [O] CLRCMOS2 solder points fofo) 2-pin jumper 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.
2.5 Connectors Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over these connectors. Figure Connector Description FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 item 18) PINT FLOPPY1 red marking Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1. Primary IDE connector (Blue) Secondary IDE connector (Black) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2 item 10) (39-pin IDE2, see p.
Front panel audio connector (9-pin AUDI01) 5VA BACKOUT Ч RACKC UT-L Ш (see p.2 ifem 26) This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and 1 A JD-OUT-L GNr control of audio devices. AUD-OUT-R System panel connector This connector accommo- .PLEO + .PIELi t PWRBTN# (9-pin PANEL1) J4 5 о 1? ¥ ? (see p.2 item 16) I i dates several system front panel functions.
3. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press 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 + + , or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly.
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