ASRock K7S41 [3/31] Contents

Contents

1 Introduction.................................................... 4

1.1 Package Contents ........................................................... 4

1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 5

1.3 Motherboard Layout (K7S41)......................................... 7

1.4 Motherboard Layout (K7S41GX) ................................... 8

1.5 ASRock I/O

(K7S41 / K7S41GX) ................................. 9

2 Installation ...................................................... 10

Pre-installation Precautions .................................................. 10

2.1 CPU Installation ............................................................... 11

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink.............................. 11

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .......................... 12

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots) .................. 13

2.5 Jumpers Setup ................................................................ 14

2.6 Connectors ..................................................................... 16

3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 19

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................ 19

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 19

3.1.2 Legend Bar ........................................................... 19

3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................... 20

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ...... 22

4 Software Support ........................................... 23

4.1 Installing Operating System ............................................ 23

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 23

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 23

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 23

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ......................................................... 23

4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................. 23

4.2.5 Contact Information ............................................... 23

Appendix ........................................................... 24

1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu.......................................... 24

2. Security Setup Menu ...................................................... 28

3. Power Setup Menu ......................................................... 29

4. Boot Setup Menu ............................................................ 30

5. Exit Menu ......................................................................... 31