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CHAINTECH 7VIF3 User Manual

Amd socket a via km266/ km400 + vt8235 u-atx motherboard
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7VIF3 / 7VIF4
AMD Socket A
VIA KM266/ KM400 + VT8235
u-ATX Motherboard
User's Guide
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 7VIF3 / 7VIF4 AMD Socket A VIA KM266/ KM400 + VT8235 u-ATX Motherboard User’s Guide Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules The following designated product: EQUIPMENT: MAINBOARD MODEL NO.: 7VIF3 / 7VIF4 is a Class B digital device that complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 3 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: * This device may not cause harmful interference. * This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ..............1 Chapter 1 1-1 Product Specifications.................... 1 1-2 Package Contents ....................2 1-3 7VIF3 / 7VIF4 Motherboard Layout ..............3 Hardware Setup..............4 Chapter 2 2-1 Installing a CPU Processor for Socket A ............... 4 2-2 Setting Your CPU’s Performance................5 2-3 Main Memory Configuration .................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Supports AMD Socket A Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron CPU Supports system clock at 200/266/333 (7VIF4) MHz Chipset VIA KT266 (7VIF3)/ VIA KM400 (7VIF4) + VT8235 Main Memory Supports two 184 pin DDR DIMMs up to 2GB Supports PC 1600/2100/2700 (7VIF4) DDR SDRAM modules...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Chapter 1 Boot-Block Flash ROM Award system BIOS supports PnP, APM, DMI, ACPI, & Multi-device booting features. 1-2 Package Contents This product comes with the following components: 1. Motherboard 2. 40-Pin UDMA-100 IDE Cable Blue to motherboard, Gray to Master and Black to Slave 3.

  • Page 7: 7Vif3 / 7Vif4 Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1 1-3 7VIF3 / 7VIF4 Motherboard Layout...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Chapter 2 If your motherboard has already been installed in your computer you may still need to refer to this chapter if you plan to upgrade your system's hardware. This motherboard is electrostatic sensitive. Do not touch without wearing proper safety gadget and make sure to disconnect the power cable from the power source before performing any work on your motherboard.

  • Page 9: Setting Your Cpu's Performance

    Chapter 2 2-2 Setting Your CPU’s Performance Frequency Configuration If you install a CPU on this motherboard, you must set the [CPU External Clock] JP3 according to your processor. * CPU Speed = Multiplier x FSB Frequency You do not need to change voltage settings because this board will automatically set your CPU voltage.
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 AMD Athlon CPU (K7/Thunderbird) Micron Model CPU Speed Multiplier Vcore Frequency Cache process 700MHz 1.70V 256KB 0.18 750MHz 1.70V 256KB 0.18 800MHz 1.70V 256KB 0.18 850MHz 1.70V 256KB 0.18 900MHz 1.75V 256KB 0.18 950MHz 1.75V 256KB 0.18 1000 1000MHz 10.0 1.75V 256KB...

  • Page 11: Main Memory Configuration

    Chapter 2 AMD Athlon XP CPU (Palomino/Thoroughbred) Micron Model Multiplier Vcore Speed Frequency Cache process 1500+ 1333MHz 10.0 256KB 0.18 1.7V 1600+ 1400MHz 10.5 1.7V 256KB 0.18 1700+ 1466MHz 11.0 1.7/1.6V 256KB 0.18/0.13 1800+ 1533MHz 11.5 1.7/1.6V 256KB 0.18/0.13 1900+ 1600MHz 12.0 1.7/1.6V 256KB 0.18/0.13 2000+ 1666MHz...

  • Page 12: Connector And Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2 DDR SDRAM Specifications Memory Frequency Internal System BUS Frequency 133 MHz 266 MHz 166 MHz (7VIF4 only) 333 MHz (7VIF4 only) DRAM Specifications DIMM type: 2.5V, unbuffered 184 pin 64/128/265/512-bit DDR SDRAM. Module size: Single/double-sided 64/128/256/512Mbytes or 1GBbtes. Parity: Ether parity or non-parity.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 current to the motherboard. Power-On By Modem While in Soft-Off state, if an external modem ring-up signal occurs, the system wakes up and can be remotely accessed. You may enable this function in BIOS's Power Management Setup menu. (See section 3. 5) Blinking LED in Suspend Mode While in Suspend mode, the LED light on the front panel of your computer will flash.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 such as pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse will bring the system back to Full-On. Pushing the button while in Full-On mode for more than [4 seconds] will switch the system completely off. See Over-ride Power Button Operation diagram. 2.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 IDE1 / 2 (IDE Hard-Disk Connector) The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra ATA66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra ATA66/100/133 function. This connector is used for connecting 40 pins of ATAPI devices. IDE 1 only connects two IDE devices.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 5. Set the system configuration in the Standard CMOS Setup menu. JP6 (Enable/Disable USB 0/1 Device Wake-Up Jumper) Definition Disable (default) Enable An USB keyboard hot key or an USB mouse-click can activate this board. To use this function, select a hot key of your choice from BIOS's Power On Management screen ->...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 FAN1 / FAN2 (CPU/System Cooling Fan Connectors) The board's hardware management is able to detect the CPU and system fan speed in rpm (revolutions per minute). The wiring and plugging may vary depending on the manufacturer. On standard fans, the red is positive (+12V) and the black is ground. CN2/CN2A (CD-ROM Audio-in Connector) Use the audio cable enclosed with your CD-ROM disk drive to connect the CD-ROM to your motherboard.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 CN5 [WOL (Wake-on-LAN) Connector] Enable the Wake Up On LAN selection in BIOS's Power Management Menu to use this function. The capability to remotely manage PCs on a network is a significant factor in reducing administrative and ownership costs. Magic Packet technology is designed to give WOL capability to LAN controller.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 CN23/CN23A (Front USB Connector for USB 2/3 and 4/5) USB Port 2/3 CN23, USB Port 4/5 CN23A If you want to use a USB Keyboard, you must enable the USB keyboard support function in BIOS's Integrated Peripherals menu (See Section 3.4). This board contains a USB Host controller and a root hub with two connectors is included for an optional USB Adaptor (USB 2/3 and 4/5).
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 IR2 (IR Connector) Select UART Mode in BIOS's Integrated Peripherals menu the UART port used to support an IR function. (See section 3.4 Super I/O Device of Integrated Peripherals) JP3/3A (Ext. Bus Frequency) EXT. Clock JP3A 100MHz 133MHz 166MHz This function allows you to change CPU Ext.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 COM 2 (Serial port / COM Headers) This 9-pin connector is used for connecting a serial-port ribbon cable to an additional COM port.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Program

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Program Chapter 3 Phoenix-Award BIOS ROM has a built-in setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This information is stored in CMOS RAM so that it can retain the setup information, even when the power is turned off. To enter the Phoenix-Award BIOS setup program press [Delete] when you Power on or reboot the computer system.

  • Page 23: Standard Cmos Setup

    Chapter 3 3-1 Standard CMOS Setup The Standard CMOS Setup allows users to configure system components such as hard disk drive, floppy disk drive and video display as well as date, time and boot-up error signaling. This configuration menu should be changed when installing a motherboard for the first time, changing hardware in your system such as the HDD, FDD, video display, or when the CMOS data was corrupted.

  • Page 24: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter 3 Halt On When the system is powered on, BIOS performs a series of diagnostic tests called POST (Power On Self Test). This function stops the computer if BIOS detects a hardware error. You can tell BIOS to halt on all errors, no errors, or not to halt on specific errors. 3-2 Advanced BIOS Features By choosing the [Advanced BIOS Features] option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Enable this function for the CPU L2 Cache Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) operation. Quick Power On Self Test Enable this function to reduce the amount of time required to run the POST (Power On Self Test).
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 repeating. Security Option The Supervisor and/or User Password functions shown in Figure 3-1 must be set to take advantage of this function. See Section 3.11 for password setting information. When the Security Option is set to System, a password must be entered to boot the system or enter the BIOS setup program.

  • Page 27: Advanced Chipset Features

    It is recommended to keep the default setting [4] for a stable system operation. Available options: [4], [8]. 4. DRAM Queue Depth (7VIF3 only) Please leave the default setting at [4 level] for a stable system operation. Available options: [2 level], [4 level], [3 level].
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 5. DRAM Command Rate Please leave the default setting at [2T command] for a stable system operation. Available options: [2T command], [1T command]. 6. Write Recovery Time(7VIF4 only) Please leave the default setting at [3T] for a stable system operation. Available options: [2T], [3T].
  • Page 29 Enabling this function will allows caching of the video RAM, resulting in better system performance. However, if any programs write to this memory area, a system error may occur. VGA share memory size (7VIF3 only) Please leave the default value at [16M] for a stable system operation. Flash BIOS Protection The motherboard manufacturer developed BIOS protection technology that protects the System BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses.

  • Page 30: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 3 3-4 Integrated Peripherals This section provides information on setting peripheral devices. By choosing the Integrated Peripherals option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the motherboard.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 5. IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode, select Enabled to auto-detect the optimal number of block read/writes per sector. VIA OnChip PCI Device This section provides information for setting onboard device.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 1. Onboard FDC Controller Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install an add-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field.

  • Page 33: Power Management Setup

    Chapter 3 3-5 Power Management Setup This section provides information on the Green PC power management functions. By choosing the Power Management Setup option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the motherboard.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 Video Off Option This setting allows you to select the power-saving modes during which the monitor goes blank. Video Off Method This function serves as both a screen saver and power saver for monitors. See the next function, Video Off After, for setting the video timer. 1.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 3. PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 (7VIF4 only) This function allows the PS/2 mouse to activate the system from S3/S4/S5 power saving modes. Available Options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. 4. USB Resume from S3 When enabled, the system is able to resume from S3 mode by a USB keyboard hot key or mouse click.

  • Page 36: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 3-6 PNP/PCI Configurations This section provides IRQ and DMA setting information. By choosing the PNP/PCI Configuration option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the motherboard. Figure 3-7 PNP OS Installed If you want to install a PNP compatible OS (such as Windows 95), set it to Yes.

  • Page 37: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Chapter 3 is disabled). Available options are [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Assign IRQ For VGA/USB Available options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. FDD IRQ Can Be Free This function allows user to choose if the FDD IRQ can be freed up. The default setting is [Yes] and this does not allow the IRQ to be free.

  • Page 38: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Chapter 3 Overclocking: This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.

  • Page 39: Save And Exit Setup

    Chapter 3 3-11 Save and Exit Setup If you select this and type [Y] (for Yes) followed by the [Enter] key, the values entered in the setup utilities will be recorded in the CMOS memory of the BIOS chip. 3-12 Exit Without Saving Selecting this option and pressing Y followed by the [Enter] key lets you exit the Setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones.

  • Page 40: Chapter 4 Driver Setup

    Chapter 4 DRIVER Setup Chapter 4 Insert the support CD that come with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or double-click the CD drive icon in [My computer] to open the setup screen. 4-1 VIA Service Pack Setup 1. Click [VIA Service Pack] 2.
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 3. Please select [Yes] to accept the license agreement. 4. Please select [Next >] to continue.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 5. Please select [Next >] to continue. 6. Please select [Next >] to continue installing VIA PCI IDE Bus Driver.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 7. Please select [Next >] to continue installing AGP Driver. 8. Please select [OK] to restart your computer.

  • Page 44: Audio Driver Setup

    Chapter 4 4-2 Audio Driver Setup 1. Click [Audio Driver] 2. Click [Next >] to start software installation...
  • Page 45 Chapter 4 3. Click [Next >] to continue. 4. Please select a folder where the program will be installed and click [Next >] to proceed.
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 5. Please select one folder name from existing folders list and click [Next >] to proceed. 6. Please click [Next >] to begin the file copying process.

  • Page 47: Lan Driver Setup

    Chapter 4 7. Please select [OK] to complete the setup process. 4-3 LAN Driver Setup 1. Click [LAN Driver]...
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 2. Please select [Next >] to continue. 3. Please click [Finish] to complete the setup process.

  • Page 49: Usb 2.0 Driver

    Chapter 4 4-4 USB 2.0 Driver 1. Click [USB 2.0 Driver] 2. Please select [Next >] to continue.
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 3. Please select [Next >] to continue. 4. Please select [Yes] to accept the license agreement.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 5. Please select [OK] to continue. 6. Please select [Print to File] to continue. 7. Please click [OK] to complete the setup process.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 8. Please select [Yes] for restarting computer now or [No] for restart later, then click [Finish] to complete the installation.
  • Page 53 NOTE NOTE All rights are reserved for the products and corporate names/logos that appear in this manual to their original owners. We reserve all the rights to change this manual. All information is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 54 How To Contact CHAINTECH How To Contact CHAINTECH Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any problem about our products. Any opinion will be appreciated. For Asia, Africa, Australia and Pacific Island: For UK: CHAINTECH COMPUTER CO., LTD CHAINTECH UK., LTD.

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