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4 K7M User’s Manual

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7

1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7

1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7

2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8

2.1 The K7M Motherboard ............................................................... 8

2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8

2.1.1.1 Optional Components .................................................. 9

2.1.2 Performance ..................................................................... 10

2.1.3 Intelligence (only with optional hardware monitor) ........ 11

2.2 Motherboard Parts..................................................................... 12

3. HARDWARE SETUP ..................................................................... 14

3.1 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 14

3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 15

3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 17

3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 17

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes ...................................................... 22

3.5 System Memory (DIMM) ......................................................... 22

3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation ............................................ 23

3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 25

3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism ...................................... 25

3.6.2 Heatsinks .......................................................................... 25

3.6.3 Installing the Processor .................................................... 26

3.6.4 Smart Thermal Solutions ................................................. 28

3.6.5 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot A Processors .............. 29

3.6.6 K7 Component Heatsink .................................................. 30

3.7. Expansion Cards ........................................................................ 31

3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure............................ 31

3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 31

3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards ........................ 32

3.7.4 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor ................................... 32

3.7.5 Accelerated Graphics Port ............................................... 33

3.7.6 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot .................................... 33

3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 34

3.9 Power Connection Procedures .................................................. 45

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