This document is a user manual for AMD Socket A processors and VIA KT400A chipset released on October 9, 2003. The document provides information on motherboard specifications, installation steps, BIOS settings, S-ATA RAID configuration, and driver installation.
This manual provides detailed information for motherboards using the VIA KT400A chipset with an AMD Socket A (462‑pin) CPU socket. It covers hardware layout, power supply connections, BIOS configuration, and supported peripherals.
The document includes sections on ATX power supply wiring, IDE and SATA RAID setups, integrated Realtek audio and LAN controllers, and power‑saving features such as Suspend‑to‑RAM. It also lists BIOS options, Plug‑and‑Play support, and troubleshooting steps. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU socket | 462‑pin AMD Socket A |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | AMD Athlon XP 1500+ to 2700+ (266/333 MHz) |
| Chipset | VIA KT400A + VT8237 |
| Memory types | DDR‑266/333/400 |
| Integrated LAN | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC655 AC’97 |
| BIOS size | 3 GB BIOS |
It uses a 462‑pin AMD Socket A.
The board supports AMD Athlon XP CPUs ranging from 1500 MHz to 2700 MHz (266/333 MHz bus).
DDR memory at 266, 333, or 400 MHz is supported.
Yes, it has a built‑in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller.