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All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Motherboard English Layout Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 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) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 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 English 2 ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Motherboard ASRock I/O Plus TM 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parallel Port RJ-45 Port Line In (Light Blue) Line Out (Lime) Microphone (Pink) Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 7 8 9 10 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) VGA Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 3 ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Motherboard English 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 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. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep 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 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) English 4 ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Motherboard 1.2 Specifications Platform: CPU: 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) Chipsets: 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 Memory: 2 x DDR DIMM Slots: DDR1 and DDR2 Support PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700 (DDR333) / PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 2GB IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6 IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6 Supports up to 4 IDE Devices Serial ATA: 2 x SATA Connectors Supports up to 2 SATA Devices at 1.5Gb/s Data Transfer Rate Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 Floppy Disk Drives Audio: 5.1 channels AC'97 Audio OnBoard VGA: Intergrated UniChrome PRO 3D/2D Graphics Controller , supports DirectX 8.1 LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-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 Future CPU Port: Supports CPU upgrade from AMD 754-Pin CPU to AMD 939-Pin CPU (see page 8 for details) PCI Slots: 2 x PCI Slots, PCI Specification 2.2 AGP slot: 1 x AGP Slot Supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP Card (see CAUTION 3) AMR slot: 1 slot, supports ASRock MR card (Optional) USB 2.0: 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) 5 ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Motherboard English 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 COM Port: 1 COM Port Header to support a COM port module BIOS: 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) OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant 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. 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. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! 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. 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. English English 6 ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Motherboard 2. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. 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 carpet 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. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 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. 3. 4. 5. 2.1 Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. CPU Installation Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90° angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 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. 7 ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Motherboard English Step 5. 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. 2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 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. 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. 2.3 Expansion 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 K8UpgradeVM800 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 K8UpgradeVM800 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 K8UpgradeVM800 motherboard. Please refer to the table below for the correct jumper settings. English 8 ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Motherboard This yellow-colored Future CPU Port is not an AGP slot! Please do NOT insert any AGP card into it! CPU Type Jumper Settings J15 J7 J8 939-Pin CPU (Using add-on ASRock 939CPU Board) J5 J6 J3 J4 J1 J9 J10 J2 J15 J7 J8 754-Pin CPU (Default) J5 J6 J3 J4 J1 J9 J10 J2 9 ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Motherboard English NOTE When adjusting the jumper settings, you may use the tool, Jumper Cap Remover, to help you removing the jumper caps more easily. This Jumper Cap Remover is bundled in your motherboard package, and please follow the "Jumper Cap Remover Instruction" to use it properly. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card. Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your graphics card, please check with the graphics card vendors. AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with v.92 Modem functionality. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. English 10 ASRock K8Upgrade-VM800 Motherboard 2.4 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin ju ...