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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7VT2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers ex-
cellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to
quality and endurance.
Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and
step-by-step installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4
contain basic BIOS setup and support CD information.
Advanced BIOS setup is for advanced users’ reference, which can be found in
the Appendix.
1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock K7VT2 motherboard (ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6")
ASRock K7VT2 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock AMD-VIA series support CD
Cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133)
Cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable)
ASRock I/O shield
1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications
Platform:
ATX form factor (12" x 9.6")
CPU:
Supports Socket A(462 pins) for AMD Athlon
TM
/ Athlon
TM
XP/
Duron
TM
processor
Chipsets:
North Bridge: VIA KT266A; FSB@200/266MHz, AGP 4X
South Bridge: supports USB 2.0, ATA 133
Clock Generator:
100 MHz - 200MHz
Memory:
2 slots for DDR: DIMM1 and DIMM2 (PC1600/ PC2100),
Max. 2GB
2 slots for SDR: DIMM3 and DIMM4 (PC100/ PC133),
Max. 2GB
IDE:
IDE1: ATA 133 / PIO Mode 4
IDE2: ATA 133 / PIO Mode 4
Can connect up to 4 IDE devices
Floppy Port:
Supports floppy disk drive
Audio:
2 channels AC’97 Audio
LAN:
Speed: 802.3 (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor:
CPU temperature sensing
Chassis temperature sensing
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life
