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- Page 1 Item Checklist This item checklist is only available for retail market. Completely check your package,If you discover dam- aged or missing items, contact your retailer. K8V800/K8VM800 series mainboard QDI Utility CD 1HD ribbon cable 1 FDD cable User’s manual I/O shield(option)
- Page 2 Residential, commercial and light industry EN 50082-1 Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry European Representative: QDI COMPUTER ( UK ) LTD QDI COMPUTER ( SCANDINAVIA ) A/S QDI SYSTEM HANDEL GMBH QDI EUROPE B. V. QDI COMPUTER (FRANCE) SARL QDI COMPUTER HANDELS GMBH LEGEND QDI SPAIN S.L...
- Page 3 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: QDI Computer ( U. S . A. ) Inc. Model Name: K8V800/K8VM800 Responsible Party: QDI Computer ( U. S. A.) Inc. Address: 41456 Christy Street Fremont, CA 94538 Telephone: (510) 668-4933 Facsimile: (510) 668-4966 Equipment Classification:...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..............1 Key Features ..............2 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions............5 External Connectors ............6 PS/2 Keyboard /Mouse Connector ........6 USB1, USB2,USB3 ,USB4 and LAN Connectors ....6 Parallel Port, Serial Port Connector and SPDIF out port ..6 Line-in jack, Mic-in jack, Speaker-out jack ...... - Page 5 Jumper Settings ................16...
- Page 6 Caution Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or re- moving expansion cards, RAM or other system peripherals, other- wise your mainboard and RAM might be seriously damaged. Caution Be sure to add some Silicone Grease between the CPU and the heatsink to keep them fully contacted to meet the heat sink require- ment.
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction K8V800/K8VM800 series of mainboards utilize VIA K8T800/ K8M800+VIA VT8237 chipset, providing a fully compatible, high performance and cost-effective ATX platform. The new integrated technologies, together with AC’97 audio(2/6- channel), 8 USB 2.0, 2 SATA, and ATA133/100/66/33, give customers an advanced, multimedia solution at reasonable price. -
Page 10: Key Features
Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Key Features Form factor ATX form factor of 305mm x 230mm Microprocessor Supports Supports System memory Supports DDR266/333/400 SDRAM Supports 64/128/256/512Mb technology up to 2GB Provides two 184-pin DDR SDRAM interfaces Onboard IDE Supports Independent timing of up to 4 drives Supports Ultra ATA 33/66/100/133, PIO mode Two fast IDE interfaces supporting four IDE devices including IDE hard disks and CD ROM drives... - Page 11 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Onboard Audio AC’97 2.2 Specification Compliant Provides onboard Line-in Jack, Microphone-in Jack, Speaker-out Jack Connector 6-channel Onboard Audio(available on -6A mainboard) AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant Provides Front left&right, Rear left&right/Line-in Jack and Center&Woofer/Microphone-in Jack,which can be specified by software AGP Interface Provides one standard VGA connector and integrated AGP unit(available on K8VM800 mainboard)
- Page 12 Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Main Expansion Slots and Connectors Slot/Port (Quantity) Description PCI(5) PCI slots IDE(2 ) IDE ports FLOPPY(1) Floppy Drive port DDR(2) DIMM socket USB(8) USB connectors AGP(1) AGP slot LAN(1) LAN connector COM(2) COM connectors PARALLEL(1) Parallel connector IrDA(1) IrDA connector...
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Page 13: Installation Instructions
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This section covers External Connectors and Jumper Settings. Refer to the mainboard layout chart for locations of all jumpers, external connectors, slots and I/O ports. Furthermore, this section lists all necessary connector pin assignments for your reference. -
Page 14: External Connectors
Installation Instr Installation Instr Installation Instruction Installation Instr Installation Instr uction uction uction uction External Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector PS/2 keyboard connector is for the usage of PS/2 keyboard. If using a standard AT size keyboard, an adapter should be used to fit this connector. PS/2 mouse connector is for the usage of PS/2 mouse. -
Page 15: Line-In Jack, Mic-In Jack, Speaker-Out Jack
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Line-in jack, Microphone-in jack, Speaker-out jack The Line-in jack can be connected to devices such as a cassette or minidisc player to playback or record. The Microphone-in jack can be connected to a microphone for voice input. The Speaker-out jack allows you to connect speakers or headphones for audio output from the internal amplifier. -
Page 16: Atx 12V Power Supply Connectors & Power Switch
Installation Instr Installation Instr Installation Instruction Installation Instr Installation Instr uction uction uction uction ATX 12V Power Supply Connector & Power Switch (POWER SW) The power switch (POWER SW) should be connected to a momentary switch. When powering up your system, first turn on the mechanical switch of the power supply (if one is provided), then push once the power switch. -
Page 17: Power Led Connector (Pwr_Led)
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Power LED Connector (PWR_LED) HDD LED(+) PWR LED(+) HDD LED(-) PWR LED(-) G N D P O W E R P O W E R G N D EMPTY RESERVE K8V800/K8VM800 K8V800/K8VM800 K8V800/K8VM800... -
Page 18: Usb5,6; Usb7,8
Installation Instr Installation Instr Installation Instruction Installation Instr Installation Instr uction uction uction uction USB5,6; USB7,8 Besides USB1,2,3,4 on the back panel, K8V800/K8VM800 series of mainboards also have 10- pin headers on board which may connect to front panel USB cable( optional ) to provide addi- tional four USB ports. -
Page 19: Wake-Up On Lan ( Wol)(Optional)
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Wake-Up On LAN (WOL)(available on -L mainboard) Through the Wake-Up On LAN function, a wake event occurring from the network can wake up the system. If this function is to be used, please be sure an ATX 12V power supply and a LAN adapter which supports this function are used. -
Page 20: Fan Connectors (Cpufan, Chsfan)
Installation Instr Installation Instr Installation Instruction Installation Instr Installation Instr uction uction uction uction Audio Connectors (CD_IN) CD_IN is Sony standard CD audio connector, it can be connected to a CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable. CD_IN CD Left Channel CD Right Channel Fan Connectors (CPUFAN, CHSFAN) The fan speed of these three fans can be detected and viewed in “PC Health”... -
Page 21: Audio Interface(F_Audio)
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Audio Interface(F_Audio)(Optional) The audio interface provides two kinds of audio output choices: the FrontAudio and the RearAudio. Their priority level is as sequence. When the FrontAudio is available, the RearAudio( in-case speakers ) will be cut off. An onboard amplifier is provided for the earphone. -
Page 22: Game Port
Installation Instr Installation Instr Installation Instruction Installation Instr Installation Instr uction uction uction uction UART COM2 Besides COM1 on the back panel, the mainboard also supply a COM2 connector which connects with serial mouse, MODEM and other serial device. COM2 GAME Port provides a 16-pin connector for connecting an external game/MIDI port. -
Page 23: 6Ch-Bracker Connector(Optional)
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 6CH-BRACKET Connector(optional) The SPDIF input allow your digital audio input from digital audio devices.(optional) The 6CH_BRACKET output is capable of providing digital audio data or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. SURR_R_OUT SURR_L_OUT LFE_OUT... - Page 24 Installation Instr Installation Instr Installation Instruction Installation Instr Installation Instr uction uction uction uction Jumper Settings Jumpers are located on the mainboard, the clear CMOS jumper JCC, enable keyboard pass- word power-on function jumper JKB etc. Pin 1 for all jumpers are located on the side with a thick white line (Pin1→...
- Page 25 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 BIOS-Protection Jumper (JAV) The BIOS of the mainboard is inside the FWH. If the jumper JAV is set as closed, the system BIOS is protected from being attacked by serious virus such as CIH virus, you will be unable to flash the BIOS to the mainboard in this status.
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- Page 27 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS Description The mainboard uses AWARD BIOS Setup program that provides a Setup utility for users to modify the basic sys- tem configuration. The information is stored in CMOS RAM so it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
- Page 28 1. Create a bootable system floppy diskette by typing Format A:/s from the DOS prompt under DOS6.xx or Windows 9x environment. 2. Copy AWDFLASH.EXE(version>=8 .24q) from the directory \Utility located on QDI Driver CD to your new bootable diskette. 3. Download the updated BIOS file from the Website (http://www.qdigrp.com). Please be sure to download the suitable BIOS file for your mainboard.
- Page 29 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 If you require more detailed information concerning AWDFLASH Utility, for example, the different usage of parameters, please type A:\>AWDFLASH /? Note: Because the BIOS Software will be updated constantly, the fol- lowing BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not reflect your BIOS screens exactly.
- Page 30 BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description Figure-2 Standard CMOS Setup Menu For the items marked, press enter, a window will pop up as shown below. You can view detailed information or make modifications. Figure-2-1 IDE Primary Master Setup Menu Hard Disk Primary Master/Primary Slave/Secondary Master/Secondary Slave These categories identify the HDD types of 2 IDE channels installed in the computer system.
- Page 31 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 The Award BIOS supports 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and LARGE. Generic access mode in which neither the BIOS nor the IDE controller will make any transfor- mation during accessing. The maximum number of cylinders, heads and sectors for CHS mode are 1024,16 and 63.
- Page 32 BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description Video Set this field to the type of video display card installed in your system. EGA/ VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter / Video Graphic Array. For EGA, VGA, SEGA, SVGA or PGA monitor adapters. CGA 40 Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 40 column mode.
- Page 33 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 QDI Innovation features Figure-3 QDI Innovation features Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description [SpeedEasy setting] CPU Frequency Min=166 Select the multiplication of processor core frequency. If...
- Page 34 BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Setup Figure-4 Advanced BIOS Features Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description CPU Internal Cache Enabled Enables CPU internal cache. Disabled Disables CPU internal cache.
- Page 35 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Boot Up Floppy Enabled Tests floppy drives to determine whether they have 40 Seek Disabled or 80 tracks. Boot Up NumLock Keypad is used as number keys. Status Keypad is used as arrow keys. Typematic Rate Enabled Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the...
- Page 36 BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Setup Figure-5 Advanced Chipset Features Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description DRAM Configuration Press Enter Press enter to set the items about DDR RAM. AGP &...
- Page 37 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 DRAM Configuration Item Option Description DDR Timing setting Auto DDR Timing is defined automatically. Manual Sets DDR Timing manually. Max Memclock(MHz) 100/133/166/200 Set the memory clock. CAS# Latency CL=2.0/2.5/3.0 Define the latency between the SDRAM read com- mand and the time the data actually becomes available.
- Page 38 BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description AGP Master 1 WS Enabled Enables AGP Master 1 WS Write. Write Disabled Disables AGP Master 1 WS Write. AGP Master 1 WS Enabled Enables AGP Master 1 WS Read. Read Disabled Disables AGP Master 1 WS Read.
- Page 39 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Power Management Setup Figure-6 Power Management Setup Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description ACPI function Enabled Enable ACPI function. Disabled Disable this function.
- Page 40 BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description Video Off Option Suspend->Off Screen blanks after the system enters either standby mode or suspend mode. Always On Screen is always on. Video Off Method Blank Screen The system BIOS will only blank off the screen when disabling video.
- Page 41 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Item Option Description PS2KB Wakeup Ctrl + F1~F12 Use PS/2 Keyboard Ctrl + F1~F12 wake up. From S3/S4/S5 Any Key Use PS/2 Keyboard any key wake up. Power Wake Disable Do not Use PS/2 Keyboard wake up.
- Page 42 BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description Item Option Description IRQs Activity Press Enter Reloads global timer. Monitoring Primary INTR Allows wake-up from IRQ. Does not allow wake-up from IRQ. IRQ3~IRQ15 Enabled Enables IRQ3~IRQ15 to wake up. Disabled Disables IRQ3~IRQ15 to wake up.
- Page 43 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 PNP/PCI Configurations Setup Figure-7 PNP/PCI Configurations Setup Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description PNP OS Installed Device resources assigned by PnP OS. Device resources assigned by BIOS.
- Page 44 BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Figure-8 Integrated Peripherals Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description VIA OnChip IDE Press Enter Enters to set the following items. Device OnChip SATA Enabled...
- Page 45 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Primary/ Secondary Auto Ultra DMA mode will be enabled if an ultra DMA Master/Slave UDMA device is detected. Disabled Disables this function. IDE HDD Block Enabled Allows IDE HDD to read/write several sectors once. Mode Disabled IDE HDD only reads/writes a sector once.
- Page 46 BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description UR2 Duplex Mode Half /Full Default is recommended. Onboard Parallel 378/IRQ7 Defines onboard parallel port address and IRQ Port 278/IRQ5 channel. 3BC/IRQ7 Disabled Onboard parallel port is disabled. Parallel Port Mode Defines the parallel port mode as Standard EPP,ECP Parallel Port (SPP), Enhanced Parallel Port...
- Page 47 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 PC Health Status Figure-9 PC Health Status Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description Shutdown C/140 The system will shut down automatically under Temperature C/149 the ACPI OS when the CPU temperature reaches...
- Page 48 BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description BIOS Description Password Setting When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. ENTER PASSWORD Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory.
- Page 49 QDI Utility CD A QDI Utility CD is supplied with this mainboard, the contents contained in it are showed as below: 1. Driver Install Using this choice, you can install all the drivers for your mainboard . You should install the drivers in order, and you need to restart your computer until all the drivers are installed.
- Page 50 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Using 6-Channel Audio The mainboard is equipped with Realtek VT1616 chip, which provides support for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. The section will tell you how to install and use 6-channel audio function on the board. Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek VT1616 chip to function properly before you can get access to 6-channel audio operations.
- Page 51 Selecting 6-Channel Setting 1. Click the Volume control icon from the window tray at the bottom of the screen. 2. Click the “Options” and then “Advanced controls”. 3. Then click the “Advanced” of front speaker. 4. The following window appears, select the “Smart 5.1 Enable”, then click “Close”. K8V800/K8VM800 K8V800/K8VM800 K8V800/K8VM800...
- Page 52 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix 5. Then click the “Advanced” of rear speaker. 6. The following window appears, select the “Magic 5.1 Enable”, then click “Close”. 7. Open the Control panel of windows 2000, select the Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then Sounds and Audio Devices, the following window appears.
- Page 53 8. Click the “Advanced”. 9. The following window appears, and select the “5.1 surround sound speakers”. K8V800/K8VM800 K8V800/K8VM800 K8V800/K8VM800 K8V800/K8VM800 K8V800/K8VM800...
- Page 54 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix CPU Installation Procedures 1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Then, raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 2. Look for the cut edge. The cut edge should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU will only fit in the correct orientation.
- Page 55 Mainboard Layout K8V800/K8VM800 Note: The layout includes all options. It is for your reference only.
- Page 56 Top :PS/2 Mouse Bttm:PS/2 Keyboard Top :Line in Midd: Spk out COM1 SPDIFOUT Bttm:Mic in Top :LAN Top :1394 Bttm:USB3,4 Bttm:USB1,2 JVIDEO(available on K8VM800 mainboard) North Bridge Socket 754 South Bridge DDR1 DDR2 IDE2 ATX PWR SATA2 IDE1 CHSFAN SATA1 1.HDD_LED 2.RESET 3.PWR_LED...