This document provides the installation guide and copyright notice for the ASRock K7VM3 motherboard. It describes the features and characteristics of the motherboard.
This guide introduces the ASRock K7VM3 motherboard, showing the board layout, I/O ports, and key components such as the CPU socket, memory slots, and expansion slots. It also lists the technical specifications, including form factor, supported CPUs, chipsets, memory types, and peripheral interfaces.
Detailed installation procedures cover safety precautions, CPU and memory module installation, jumper settings, connector wiring, and BIOS access. The document includes warnings about incompatible components and instructions for clearing CMOS and configuring jumpers.
| Form factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | Socket A (462 pins) for AMD Athlon/XP/Duron |
| North Bridge chipset | VIA KM266Pro, FSB@200/266/333 MHz |
| South Bridge chipset | VIA VT8235 (USB 2.0, ATA 133) |
| Memory slots | 2 DDR DIMM slots, DDR1/DDR2 PC2100/PC2700, max 2 GB |
| IDE support | 2 IDE connectors, ATA133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6 |
| USB ports | 4 rear USB 2.0 ports + header for 2 additional ports |
| Audio | 5.1‑channel AC’97 audio |
| LAN | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Wake‑On‑LAN |
| Expansion slots | 2 PCI, 1 AMR, 1 AGP (1.5 V, 4X) |
The board has four rear USB 2.0 ports and a header that can add two more USB 2.0 ports.
It uses a Socket A (462‑pin) socket for AMD Athlon, Athlon XP, and Duron processors.
No. Installing a 3.3 V AGP card may cause permanent damage.