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KV8 Pro
TM
AMD Athlon 64 System Board
Socket 754
User’s Manual
4200-0405-01
Rev. 1.00
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Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular part of this document. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, inciden
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Table Of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1 1-1. Features & Specifications ........................................................................1-1 1-2. Layout Diagram .......................................................................................1-3 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup.................................................................... 2-1 2-1. Install The Motherboard............................
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3-10. Set Password ..........................................................................................3-26 3-11. Save & Exit Setup..................................................................................3-26 3-12. Exit Without Saving...............................................................................3-26 Appendix A. Install VIA 4-in-1 Driver ................................................................. A-1 Appendix B. Install Audio Driver ....................
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Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU TM Supports 64-bit AMD Athlon 64 processor (Socket 754) TM 1600MHz system bus using HyperTransport technology 2. CPU Integrated Memory Controller 72-bit memory controller supports DDR at 266, 333 and 400MHz Support 2 DIMM DDR 400 Support 2 DIMM up to 2GB Max. 3. Chipset VIA K8T800 Pro + VT8237 Up to 2000MHz HyperTransport Supports Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface (ACPI
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1-2 Chapter 1 2x USB headers 1x CD-IN, 1x AUX-IN header 9. Back Panel I/O 1x PS/2 keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse 1x Serial port connector, 1x Parallel port connector 1x S/PDIF In connector 1x S/PDIF Out connector 5 holes Audio connector (Front Speaker, Line-In, Mic-In, Center/Sub, Surround Speaker) 4x USB, 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector 10. Miscellaneous ATX form factor: 305 x 225 mm Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice. KV8 Pro
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Introduction 1-3 1-2. Layout Diagram User’s Manual
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1-4 Chapter 1 KV8 Pro
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Hardware Setup 2-1 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Before the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), or disconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do so may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged. 2-1. Install The Motherboard Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow motherboard to be securely attached on and at the same time, pr
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2-2 Chapter 2 2-2. Install CPU and Heatsink This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 754 to install AMD Socket 754 CPU. The CPU you bought should contain with a kit of heatsink, cooling fan, retention frame and blackplate. If that’s not the case, buy one specially designed for Socket 754. Please refer to the figure shown here to install CPU and heatsink. (For reference only. Your Heatsink & Fan Assembly may not be exactly the same as this one.) 1. Locate the Sock
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Hardware Setup 2-3 2-3. Install System Memory This motherboard provides 2 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for memory expansion available from minimum 128MB to maximum 2GB. Table 2-1. Valid Memory Configurations Bank Memory Module Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB Total System Memory 128MB ~ 2GB NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup required after adding or removing memory modules. User’s Manual
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2-4 Chapter 2 Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules. 1. Locate the DIMM slot on the board. 2. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors. 3. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. 4. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot automatically snaps into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as t
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Hardware Setup 2-5 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, and how to connect them. Please read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all the hardware installation inside the computer chassis. A complete enlarged layout diagram is shown in Chapter 1 for all the position of connectors and headers on the board that you may refer to. WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC powe
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2-6 Chapter 2 (2). FAN Connectors These 3-pin connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. The CPU must be kept cool by using a powerful fan with heatsink. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the CPU fan. CPUFAN1: CPU Fan NBFAN1: Chipset Fan SYSFAN1: System Fan AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. KV8 Pro
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Hardware Setup 2-7 (3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation. Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory. Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction. User’s Manual
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2-8 Chapter 2 (4). Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. USBPWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port. USBPWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB2 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB2 port. KV8 Pro
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Hardware Setup 2-9 (5). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection. Please pay attention to connect these headers. A wrong orientation will only cause the LED not lighting, but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
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2-10 Chapter 2 (6). Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 - Data 0 4 - Data 1 5 + Data 0 6 + Data 1 7 Ground 8 Ground 10 NC KV8 Pro
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Hardware Setup 2-11 (7). Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. To use the audio connector at front panel, remove all the jumpers on this header, and then connect to front panel by the extension cable provided with the chassis. To use the audio connector at rear panel, disconnect the extension cable, attach the jumpers back at pin 5-6, and pin 9-10 (default setting). Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment 1 Aud
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2-12 Chapter 2 (8). Internal Audio Connectors These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. KV8 Pro
