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Copyright©2004 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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PS2_USB_PWR1  Jumper
CPU  Fan  Connector  ( CPU_FAN1 )
J1 Jumper ( 5 x 3-Pin )
CPU  Socket
North  Bridge  Controller
184-pin  DDR  DIMM  Slots  ( DDR1-2 )
Primary  IDE  Connector  ( IDE1, Blue )
Secondary IDE  Connector  ( IDE2, Black )
J14 Jumper ( 3 sets of 1 x2-Pin )
J4/ J5 Jumpers ( 8 x 2-Pin )
Future  CPU  Bridge  ( K8BRIDGE_2 )
J7/ J8/ J9/ J12 Jumpers ( 4 sets of 4 x 3-Pin )
FSB  Select  Jumpers
( FSB_SEL0, FSB_SEL1, FSB_SEL2 )
J11/ J13/ J16 Jumpers ( 3 sets of 1 x 3-Pin )
South  Bridge  Controller
Secondary  Serial  ATA  Connector  ( SATA2 )
Primary  Serial  ATA  Connector  ( SATA1 )
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System  Panel  Header  ( PANEL1 )
19 Chassis  Fan  Connector  ( CHA_FAN1 )
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21 Chassis  Speaker  Header  ( SPEAKER1 )
22 USB 2.0  Header  ( USB67, Blue )
23 USB 2.0  Header  ( USB45, Blue )
Floppy  Connector  ( FLOPPY1 )
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Infrared  Module  Header  ( IR1 )
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Front  Panel  Audio  Header  ( AUDIO1 )
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JR1 / JL1  Jumpers
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4 x PCI  Slots  ( PCI1- 4 )
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Flash  Memory
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Future  CPU  Bridge  ( K8BRIDGE_1 )
J6 Jumper ( 5 x 2-Pin )
Internal  Audio  Connector: CD1 ( Black )
Internal  Audio  Connector: AUX1  ( White )
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USB  2.0  Ports
Serial  Port  (COM1)
PS/2  Keyboard  Port  (Purple)
PS/2  Mouse  Port  (Green)
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1.  Introduction
1.  Introduction
1.  Introduction
1.  Introduction
1.  Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7Upgrade-600 motherboard, a reliable mother-
board 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-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
1.1  Package  Contents
1.1  Package  Contents
1.1  Package  Contents
1.1  Package  Contents
1.1  Package  Contents
ASRock K7Upgrade-600 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm)
ASRock K7Upgrade-600 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock K7Upgrade-600 Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable(Optional)
One ASRock I/O Shield
One Jumper Cap Remover
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1.2  Specifications
1.2  Specifications
1.2  Specifications
1.2  Specifications
1.2  Specifications
Platform:
CPU:
Chipsets:
ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm
462-Pin Socket Supporting AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP / DuronTM
/ 32-bit Sempron Processor
North Bridge:
VIA KT600, FSB @ 400 MHz
South Bridge:
Memory:
2 DDR DIMM Slots: DDR1, DDR2
VIA VT8237, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133, SATA 1.5Gb/s
IDE:
Serial ATA:
Support PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700 (DDR333) /
PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 2GB
IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6
IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6
Support up to 4 IDE devices
2 SATA connectors
Support 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate
Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives
5.1 channels AC’97 Audio
Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Floppy Port:
Audio:
LAN:
Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing
Motherboard 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, +3.3V, Vcore
Supports CPU upgrade from AMD K7 462-Pin CPU to
AMD K8 754-Pin CPU (see page 9 for details)
4 slots with PCI Specification 2.3
2 AGP slots, support 1.5V, 8X/4X AGP card (see CAUTION 2)
1.5V_AGP1 supports for K7 AGP Interface
AGP2 supports for K8 AGP Interface
8 USB 2.0 ports:
include 4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel,
plus two on-board header supporting 4 extra USB 2.0 ports
(see CAUTION 3)
1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 PS/2 keyboard port,
K8 Bridge:
PCI slots:
AGP slots:
USB  2.0:
ASRock I/O:
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1 serial port: COM1,
1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support,
4 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports,
1 RJ-45 port,
Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone
AMI BIOS
Supports “Plug and Play”
ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events
SMBIOS 2.3.1 support
CPU frequency stepless control
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4)
Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
BIOS:
OS:
CAUTION!
1. 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.
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 26 of the User Manual in the
Support CD for details.
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2.  Installation
2.  Installation
2.  Installation
2.  Installation
2.  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.
1.
2.
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.
3.
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.
2.1    CPU  Installation
2.1    CPU  Installation
2.1    CPU  Installation
2.1    CPU  Installation
2.1    CPU  Installation
STEP 1: Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o 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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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)
K7Upgrade-600 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM
slots.
Installing  a  DIMM
Installing  a  DIMM
Installing  a  DIMM
Installing  a  DIMM
Installing  a  DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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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