ASROCK K7S41 K7S41GX User Manual

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This comprehensive guide provides everything a system builder needs for the ASRock K7S41 / K7S41GX motherboard. The manual offers step-by-step instructions, covering initial product setup, CPU installation, RAM module placement, and configuring expansion slots. Users will learn how to navigate the extensive BIOS utility—including advanced security and boot settings—and get detailed support for operating system installation and essential drivers. This manual is perfect for PC enthusiasts and technical users who require expert guidance from initial hardware connection through advanced software configuration.

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K7S41 K7S41GX

User Manual

Version 1.0 Published December 2003

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Page 2 Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser f...

Page 3 Contents 1 Introduction.................................................... 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 Specifications 1.3 Motherboard Layout (K7S41) 1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7S41GX) 1.5 ASRock I/OTM (K7...

Page 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7S41 / K7S41GX motherboard, a reliable moth- erboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent perfo...

Page 5 1.2 Specifications Platform: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm CPU: Supports Socket A (462 pins) for AMD Athlon TM XP / Duron TM processor Chipsets: North Bridge (K7S41): Si S ...

Page 6 BIOS: AMI legal BIOS, “Plug and Play” support, ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events, SMBIOS 2.3.1 support, CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4) OS: Microsof...

Page 7 1.3 Motherboard Layout (K7S41) 19.8cm (7.8-in) PS2_USB_PWR1 PS2 Mouse CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 USB 2.0 IDE2 IDE1 T: USB2 FID01 B: USB3 FID1 LAN FID2 PHY FID3 FID4 Si S (6 /7 it -p i...

Page 8 1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7S41GX) 19.8cm (7.8-in) PS2_USB_PWR1 PS2 Mouse CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 USB 2.0 IDE2 IDE1 T: USB2 FID01 B: USB3 FID1 LAN FID2 PHY FID3 FID4 Si S Line Out 74...

Page 9 1.5 ASRock I/OTM (K7S41 / K7S41GX) Parallel Port Line Out (Lime) RJ-45 Port USB 2.0 Ports Game Port VGA Port Microphone (Pink) PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) Line In (Light Blue) PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

Page 10 Chapter 2 Installation K7S41 / K7S41GX is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, please study the configura- tion of your chassis...

Page 11 2.1 CPU Installation angle. Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket leve...

Page 12 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K7S41 / K7S41GX motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMM...

Page 13 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots) There are 2 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on K7S41 / K7S41GX motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 3...

Page 14 2.5 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 illustra...

Page 15 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, solder points) (CLRCMOS2, 2-pin jumper) (see p.7/p.8 No. 11) (see p.7/p.8 No. 12) solder points 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 and CLRCMOS2 allow you to clear the data in CMOS. The ...

Page 16 For example, “Athlon XP 2000+” is an 1666MHz CPU: 12.5 (Multiplier) X 133MHz (External frequency) = 1666MHz FID jumpers setting: FID0 FID3 FID4 The jumper caps are not provided by ASRock. Please under...

Page 17 USB_PWR USB 2.0 Connector There are 4 default USB 2.0 P-5 P+5 (9-pin USB45) GND ports on the rear panel. If the DUMMY (see p.7/p.8 No. 18) rear USB ports are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 connector is ...

Page 18 ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power (20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector. (see p.7/p.8 No. 6) RRXD1 Serial port connector This COM1 connector supports DDTR#1 DDSR#1 (9-pin COM1) CCTS#...

Page 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains how to use the BIOS Setup Utility to configure your system. The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. You may...

Page 20 Navigation Key(s) Function Description <F1> Displays the General Help Screen <ESC> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu from the current menu Moves cursor up or down between...

Page 21 TYPE To set the type of the IDE device, first, please select “IDE Devices” on Main menu and press <Enter> to get into the sub-menu. Then, select among “Primary IDE Master”, “Primary IDE Slave”, ...

Page 22 [CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device), such as MO. Cylinders This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the dr...

Page 23 Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. Because motherboard settings and hardware optio...

Page 24 Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup This section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,” “Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.” 1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY VER...

Page 25 Chipset Configuration: AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY VERSION 3.31a Advanced Chipset Configuration Setup Help <Enter> to set the Onboard VGA Share Memory Auto share memory size of AGP Aperture Size 64M t...

Page 26 Resource Configuration: AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY VERSION 3.31a Advanced Resource Configuration Setup Help <Enter> to select PCI PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) clocks. Leave on Primary Graphics Adap...

Page 27 On Board FDC: Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller. On Board Serial Port: Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial ports or disable serial ports. Configuration options: [Auto]...

Page 28 2. Security Setup Menu AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Setup Help Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear <Enter> to set the supervisor password....

Page 29 3. Power Setup Menu AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Setup Help Suspend To RAM (S3) Disabled Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled <Enter> to select Restor...

Page 30 4. Boot Setup Menu AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Setup Help Quick Boot Mode Enabled Boot Up Num-Lock On <Enter> to enable or Boot To OS/2 No disable ...

Page 31 5. Exit Menu AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Setup Help Exit Saving Changes Enter Exit Discarding Changes Enter Exits and saves the Load Default Settings Ent...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What specific types of expansion slots are supported?

The motherboard supports PCI, AMR, and AGP slots for expansion.

How do I prepare the board before installation?

Follow the pre-installation precautions outlined in Chapter 2 before proceeding with CPU, DIMM, or slot installations.

What is Quick Boot Mode used for?

Enabling Quick Boot Mode will accelerate the startup process by bypassing memory retestings.

How should I reset incorrect BIOS settings?

To load default values and restore all setup configuration to its factory state, use the 'Load Default Settings' function in the BIOS Setup Utility.