AMD KT600 User manual

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Manual Revision 1.0
June 18, 2003
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80 Port Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a list of some basic POST Codes possible problems and solutions. For
more detailed information about POST Codes refer to Appendix E in this manual.
POST CODE Pro blem Sol uti on
FFh or CFh 1.BIOS chip inserted
incorrectly
2. Incorrect BIOS update
version
3. Mainboard problem
4. dd-on card inserted
incorrectly.
1. Reinsert the BIOS
chip
2. Download the correct
BIOS version update
from the manufacturer's
Web site.
3. Replace mainboard
4. Remove and replace the
add-on card
C1h - C5h 1. Memory module
inserted incorrectly
2. Memory compatibility
problem
3. Memory module
damaged
1. Reinsert memory
module
2. Replace memory
with correct type
3. Replace memory
module
2Dh 1. Error occured in VG
BIOS
2. VG card inserted
incorrectly
1. Replace VG card
2. Reinsert the VG
card
26h Overclock error Clear CMOS or press the insert
key to power on the system
07h - 12h 1. Init keyboard
controller error
2. RTC error
1. Ensure that the keyboard and
mouse are connected
correctly.
2. Replace the RTC battery.
Initial Keyboard

Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction
Package Contents ................................................ 1-1
Overview
AthlonTM Processors ............................................ 1- 2
Accelerated Graphics Port ................................... 1- 3
Ultra ATA66/100/133 ............................................ 1- 3
Hardware Monitoring ........................................... 1- 3
LAN (Optional)..................................................... 1- 3
Serial ATA ............................................................ 1- 3
IEEE 1394 (Optional) ............................................. 1- 4
Mainboard Form-Factor ....................................... 1- 5
I/O Shield Connector ............................................ 1- 6
Power-On/Off (Remote) ........................................ 1- 6
System Block Diagram .......................................... 1- 7
Section 2 Features
Mainboard Features ............................................. 2-1
Section 3 Installation
Mainboard Layout ............................................... 3- 2
Easy Installation Procedure
CPU Insertion ...................................................... 3-3
Jumper Settings ................................................... 3-5
System Memory Configuration ............................ 3- 6
Expansion Slots .................................................... 3- 8
Device Connectors ............................................... 3- 10
STR (Suspend To RAM) Function....................... 3- 16
CPU Overheating Protection ................................ 3- 17
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Section 4 Award BIOS Setup
Main Menu........................................................... 4-1
Standard CMOS Setup ......................................... 4-2
Advanced BIOS Features..................................... 4-3
Advanced Chipset Features ................................ 4-7
Integrated Peripherals .......................................... 4-12
Power Management Setup ................................... 4-17
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup .............................. 4-21
PC Health Status .................................................. 4-23
Power BIOS Features............................................ 4-24
Defaults Menu ..................................................... 4-26
Supervisor/User Password Setting ...................... 4-27
Exit Selecting ........................................................ 4-28
Section 5 Driver Installation
Easy Driver Installation ........................................ 5-1
Realtek Sound Manager Quick User-guide .......... 5-2
Appendi Appendi A
Realtek Media Player Users Guide ...................... A-1
Appendi B
Update Your System BIOS ................................... B-1
Appendi C
EEPROM BIOS Remover ..................................... C-1
Appendi D
GHOST 7 Quick Users Guide (Optional).............. D-1
Appendi E
POST Codes ........................................................ E-1

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Package Contents
Contents
A. Mainboard
B. Users manual
C. Floppy drive cable
D. HDD ribbon cable
E. CD and diskette (drivers and
utilities
F. I/O Shield
G. Game port cable
H. S-ATA data and power cables
Deluxe Pack Items
I. IEEE 1394 two port cable
Other Optional Items
J. Extra USB2.0 port cable
K. S/PDIF Module
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If you need the other optional item,
please contact your dealer for
assistance.

Introduction
Page 1-2
AthlonTM Processors
The AMD AthlonTM is a seventh-generation micro architecture with an integrated
L2 cache, which is powerful enough to support the bandwidth requirements of a
large range of applications, hardware, graphics, and memory technologies. These
processors implement advanced design techniques such as:
Socket A (PGA 462
200/266/333/400MHz system interface based on the Alpha EV6 bus protocol.
Three out-of-order, superscalar, pipelined Multimedia Units.
Three out-of-order, superscaler, pipelined Integer Units.
Fixed-sized internal instruction formats (MacroOPs .
72-entry Instruction Control Units.
AMD enhanced 3DNow! technology
L1 and L2 caches.
Dynamic branch prediction.
Socket A is the name for AMDs new socketed interface designed to support AMD
AthlonTM processors. This innovation is made possible by integrating the L2 cache
memory on chip with the processor. Socket A will help enable smaller enclosures,
and ultimately result in a wider variety of solutions in the market.
The AthlonTM processors in the Socket A format continue to deliver the ultimate
performance for cutting-edge applications. They bring to desktop systems running
industry-standard x86 software superscalar RISC performance. Being provided in
the Socket A format they are the worlds most powerful x86 processors. They easily
deliver the highest integer, floating-point, and 3D multimedia performance for
applications running on x86 platforms around.
It features full-speed, on-chip cache memory, a 200/266/333/400MHz front side
system bus, and enhanced 3DNow! technology. The AMD AthlonTM processor is
targeted at the performance segment, and as such will have more cache memory and
higher clock speeds.

Introduction
Page 1-3
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
The AGP slot on the board is compliant with the new AGP 3.0 specification. This
new specification enhances the functionality of the original AGP specification by
allowing 8X data transfers ( 8 data samples per clock resulting in maximum band-
width of 2.1GB/s. In addition, it defines 1.5 volt power supply operation. Complying
with this specification, this board supports external AGP-8X/4X cards with Fast
Write Transactions. Only 1.5V AGP cards are supported.
Ultra ATA/66/100/133
This mainboard provides two independent ATA133 IDE controllers, supporting
standard programmable input/output (PIO and Direct Memory Access (DMA
mode operations, as well as UltraDMA-133/100/66/33 standards for a maximum data
transfer rate of 133MB/sec per channel.
Hardware Monitoring
Hardware monitoring enables you to monitor various aspects of the system operation
and status. The features include CPU temperature, voltage and fan speed in RPMs.
LAN (Optional)
This mainboard is optionally mounted with a LAN chipset. It allows the mainboard to
connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.
Serial ATA
The evolutionary serial ATA interface replaces the standard parallel ATA physical
storage interface. The serial ATA specification provides scalability and allows
future enhancements to the computing platform. Serial technology overcomes
performance limits of parallel interface architecture, meeting the escalating need for
faster data throughput in servers and storage devices.
Serial ATA is completely software compatible with parallel ATA, requiring no
modification to your operating system. The serial ATA interface cable requires lower
voltages and uses smaller cable connectors, providing ease of installation. You can
easily upgrade storage devices that are compatible with the serial ATA interface
specification.

Introduction
Page 1-4
IEEE1394 (Optional)
IEEE 1394 is a high-speed serial bus developed by Apple that allows users to
connect up to 63 devices to the serial bus on a PC. IEEE is sometimes called the
IEEE 1394 standard, the i.Link connector, FireWire, and the High Performance Serial
Bus (HPSB .
IEEE 1394 provides transfer rates up to 400Mbits/sec. IEEE 1394 provides enhanced
PC connectivity for consumer electronics audio/video (A/V appliances, storage
peripherals, portable devices such as digital cameras, and inter-PC communications.
IEEE 1394 supports hot swapping, multiple speeds on the same bus, and isochro-
nous data transfer providing much needed bandwidth for multimedia operations.
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