K8VM890
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published February 2006
Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Contents
Contents
Contents
Contents
1.1.1.1.1. Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
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Introduction ............................................................
Introduction
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1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................... 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 8
1.4 HD 8CH I/O ................................................................................ 10
2.2.2.2.2. Installation
Installation
Installation
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Installation ..............................................................
Installation
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Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 11
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 12
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 12
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 13
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and HDMR Slots) .................... 14
2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature ........................................................ 14
2.6 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 15
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 16
2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ................................ 19
2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs .................. 19
2.10 Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions. 20
2.11 Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions .................................................................................. 21
2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 21
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ETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
BIOS S
BIOS S
3.3.3.3.3. BIOS S
ETUP UTILITY ...................................................
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
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ETUP UTILITY
BIOS S
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 22
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 22
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 23
3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 23
3.3 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 24
3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 25
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 27
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 29
3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 30
3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 32
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 32
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 33
3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 34
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 35
3.5 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 35
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 36
3.6 Security Screen ........................................................................ 36
3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 37
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4.4.4.4.4. Software Support
Software Support
Software Support
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Software Support ...................................................
Software Support
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4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 38
4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 38
4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 38
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 38
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 38
4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 38
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Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
1.1.1.1.1.
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8VM890 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.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration
guide to BIOS setup and information of 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 VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
Package Contents
Package Contents
1.11.11.11.11.1 Package Contents
Package Contents
Package Contents
1 x ASRock K8VM890 Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.4-in, 24.4 cm x 21.3 cm)
1 x ASRock K8VM890 Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock K8VM890 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
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
1 x HD 8CH I/O Shield
1 x COM Port Bracket
1 x HDMR Card (Optional)
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1.21.21.21.21.2 Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Platform
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Hybrid Booster
Expansion Slot
Graphics
Audio
LAN
Rear Panel I/O
- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.4-in, 24.4 cm x 21.3 cm
- 754-Pin Socket Supporting advanced 64-bit AMD AthlonTM 64
and 32-bit/64-bit Sempron Processors
- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
(see CAUTION 1)
- Chipset capable to FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology
- Northbridge: VIA® K8M890 CE
- Southbridge: VIA® VT8237A
- 2 x DDR DIMM slots
- Support DDR400/333/266
- Max. capacity: 2GB
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 3)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- 2 x PCI slots
- 1 x PCI Express x 16 slot
- 1 x PCI Express x 1 slot
- 1 x HDMR slot
- VIA® Delta Chrome DX9.0 VGA
- Pixel Shader 2.0
- Max. shared memory 256MB (when total system memory
size is more than 512MB)
- Realtek ALC861 7.1 channel CODEC with High Definition
Audio
- Realtek PHY VT6103
- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
HD 8CH I/O
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x VGA Port
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 Port
- Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/Line
in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5)
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Connector
BIOS Feature
Support CD
Hardware
Monitor
OS
Certifications
- 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors,
support RAID (RAID 0, 1, JBOD) and “Hot Plug” functions
- 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x IR header
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 20 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 6)
- 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- Supports jumperfree
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software
- CPU Temperature Sensing
- Motherboard Temperature Sensing
- CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit compliant
- FCC, CE, WHQL
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CAUTION!
1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’
QuietTM technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 39 to
enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. Since not all K8 754-pin CPU can
support AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology, please check AMD’s website for
details.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-
tied Overclocking Technology” on page 21 for details.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes.
For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel,
and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 10 for proper connection.
6. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® XP
SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
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