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Copyright©2005 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper
ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
754-Pin CPU Socket
CPU Heatsink Retention Module
North Bridge Controller
184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2)
J9 / J10 / J15 Jumpers
Infrared Module Header (IR1)
Flash Memory
ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue)
Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black)
South Bridge Controller
Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1)
Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2)
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System Panel Header (PANEL1)
Game Port Header (GAME1)
Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS2)
AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1)
COM Port Header (COM1)
AMR Slot (AMR1)
PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
JR1 / JL1 Jumpers
Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)
Future CPU Port (FUTURE_CPU_PORT1)
Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
J1 - J8 Jumpers
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Microphone (Pink)
Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
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USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
VGA Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
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Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
1.1.1.1.1.
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de-
livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-
ment to quality and endurance.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
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
Package Contents
Package Contents
Package Contents
Package Contents
Package Contents
1.11.11.11.11.1
1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.0-in x 9.6-in, 22.9 cm x 24.4 cm)
1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Support CD
1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
1 x ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield
1 x COM Port Bracket
1 x ASRock MR Card (Optional)
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Memory:
2 x DDR DIMM Slots: DDR1 and DDR2
Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.0-in x 9.6-in, 22.9 cm x 24.4 cm
754-Pin Socket Supporting advanced 64-bit AMD AthlonTM 64
and 32-bit Sempron Processor
Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 1)
North Bridge: VIA K8M800 Chipset
FSB @ 800 MHz / 1.6 GT/s
South Bridge: VIA VT8237R Chipset
Supports USB 2.0, ATA 133, SATA 1.5Gb/s
Support PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700 (DDR333) /
PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 2GB
IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6
IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6
Supports up to 4 IDE Devices
2 x SATA Connectors
Supports up to 2 SATA Devices at 1.5Gb/s Data Transfer Rate
Supports up to 2 Floppy Disk Drives
5.1 channels AC’97 Audio
Intergrated UniChrome PRO 3D/2D Graphics Controller
, supports DirectX 8.1
Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-LAN
Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
1.21.21.21.21.2
Platform:
CPU:
Chipsets:
IDE:
Serial ATA:
Floppy Port:
Audio:
OnBoard VGA:
LAN:
Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing
Motherboard Temperature Sensing
CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life
(ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 2)
CPU Fan Tachometer
Chassis Fan Tachometer
Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
Supports CPU upgrade from AMD 754-Pin CPU to
AMD 939-Pin CPU (see page 8 for details)
2 x PCI Slots, PCI Specification 2.2
1 x AGP Slot
Supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP Card (see CAUTION 3)
1 slot, supports ASRock MR card (Optional)
8 USB 2.0 Ports:
6 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports on the I/O Panel
Plus 2 On-Board Headers Supporting 2 Extra USB 2.0 Ports
(see CAUTION 4)
Future CPU Port:
PCI Slots:
AGP slot:
AMR slot:
USB 2.0:
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ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port
1 VGA Port
1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
6 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
1 RJ-45 Port
Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone
1 COM Port Header to support a COM port module
AMI Legal BIOS
Supports “Plug and Play”
ACPI 2.0 Compliance Wake Up Events
SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
CPU Frequency Stepless Control
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 5)
Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
COM Port:
BIOS:
OS:
CAUTION!
1. For power-saving sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’
QuietTM technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 39 of
“User Manual” in the Support CD to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology.
2. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard
functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To
improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the
CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
3. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage!
4. 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.
5. 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.
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2.2.2.2.2.
Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation
Pre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install mother-
board components or change any motherboard settings.
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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.
To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the car-
pet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or
touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.
Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
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4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a
grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the
component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the
motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws!
Doing so may damage the motherboard.
CPU Installation
CPU Installation
2.12.12.12.12.1 CPU Installation
CPU Installation
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.
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.
Install CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to
the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink vendors.
Step 5.
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Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.22.22.22.22.2
K8Upgrade-VM800 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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Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, AGP Slot, and AMR Slots)
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, AGP Slot, and AMR Slots)
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, AGP Slot, and AMR Slots)
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, AGP Slot, and AMR Slots)
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, AGP Slot, and AMR Slots)
There are 1 Future CPU Port, 2 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot and 1 AMR slot on K8Upgrade-
VM800 motherboard.
Future CPU Port (Yellow-Colored Port):
Future CPU Port allows you to upgrade your AMD 754-Pin CPU to AMD 939-Pin CPU by
installing an add-on ASRock 939CPU Board into this future CPU Port on K8Upgrade-
VM800 motherboard. Before you upgrade the 754-Pin CPU to the 939-Pin CPU, it is
necessary to adjust the jumper settings for those required jumpers on K8Upgrade-
VM800 motherboard. Please refer to the table below for the correct jumper settings.
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