This document is the installation guide for the ASRock K7VT4A Pro motherboard. The document provides detailed information about the features and characteristics of the motherboard, and offers guidance on installation and usage.
The ASRock K7VT4A Pro is an ATX‑form factor motherboard that supports AMD Socket A processors. This quick installation guide provides an overview of the board layout, connector locations, and step‑by‑step procedures for installing the CPU, memory, storage devices, and expansion cards.
Precautions such as unplugging the power cord, using a grounded wrist strap, and handling components by the edges are highlighted to prevent damage. The guide also includes jumper settings, BIOS entry instructions, and notes on hot‑swap SATA support.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 7.0") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket A (462 pins) for AMD Athlon/XP/Duron/Sempron |
| North Bridge Chipset | VIA KT400A, FSB @200/266/333 MHz |
| South Bridge Chipset | VIA VT8237, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133, SATA 1.5 Gb/s |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR DIMM slots, DDR1/DDR2, up to 2 GB total |
| IDE Interface | 2 IDE ports, ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6 |
| SATA Connectors | 2 SATA ports, 1.5 Gb/s transfer rate |
| Audio | 5.1‑channel AC’97 audio |
| LAN | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Wake‑On‑LAN |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 8 ports (6 rear, 2 via header) |
| PCI Slots | 5 PCI slots |
| AGP Slot | 1 AGP slot, 1.5 V, 8X/4X |
It supports Socket A (462 pins) for AMD Athlon, Athlon XP, Duron and Sempron processors.
The board provides eight USB 2.0 ports – six on the rear panel and two additional ports via an on‑board header.