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K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 1
BIOSTAR Motherboard
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Any changes or modification made to this equipment void the user's authority to operate...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 2
BIOSTAR Motherboard
Overview
The informat ion in t his document is subject to change without not ice and should not be construed as a commitment by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that might appear in this document.
The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 3
BIOSTAR Motherboard
Important Safety Information
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Please keep this User's M anual for later reference. 3. Please disconnect t his equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don't use
liquid or sp rayed det ergent for cleaning. U se moisture sheet or clothe for cleaning. 4. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 4
BIOSTAR Motherboard
Table of Contents
FCC Statement i Overview ii Important Safety Information iii Section 1. Layout of K8VHA Pro 1 Section 2. Component Index 2 Section 3. K8NHA Pro Features 3 Section 4. Package contents 4 Section 5. Installation and Setup 7 Section 6. Trouble Shooting 16 StudioFun!TM 18 WarpSpeederTM 19
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K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 7
BIOSTAR Motherboard
Section 3. K8VHA Pro Features
In this section, you shall find all the information about the motherboard in your computer, including its features, layout, component index, various jumpers, headers, connectors, and also the installation guide to help you a quick and correct installation of your system.
A. Hardware CPU
* Supports Socket 754. * Supports AMD AthlonTM 64 K8/ ...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 9
... with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2. * Dual channel master mode hard disk controller supporting four Enhanced IDE
devices. * Transfer rate up to 22 MB/s to cover PIO mode 4, multi-word DMA mode 2
drivers and beyond. * Extension to UltraDMA-133 interface for up to 133 MB/s transfer rate. * Supports UltraDMA-mode0.
On Board Peripherals
a. Rear side - 2 serial ports, 1 parallel port. (SPP...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 10
... missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
* HDD Cable x 1 * FDD Cable x 1 * User's Manual x 1 * Fully Setup Driver CD x 1 * StudioFun! Application CD x 1 (optional) * USB 2.0 Cable x 1 (optional) * S/PDIF Cable x 1 (optional) * Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x 1 * Serial ATA Cable x 1 (optional) * Serial ATA Power Switch Cable x 1 (optional) * Front IEEE 1394 Cable x 1 (optional)
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K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 11
BIOSTAR Motherboard
Section 5. Installation and Setup
In this section, you will learn how to install the CPU, DDR Module, and also how to set up jumpers and all the information about the components on the motherboard. Not only can you find the installation steps, but also the details and locations of the components on the motherboard.
1. CPU Installation
The motherboard supports VIA processor in ...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 12
BIOSTAR Motherboard
(2) System Fan Header: JSFAN1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM Sense
3. Installing DDR Module
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the...Type required.
DRAM Type: 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB/ 1GB DIMM Module. (184 pin) Total Memory Size with Unbuffered DIMMs
DIMM Socket Location
DDR Module
Total Memory Size (MB)
DIMM1
64MB/ 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB/ 1GB *1
Max is 2GB
DIMM2
64MB...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 13
BIOSTAR Motherboard 5. Wireless LAN Card Installation (optional)
1. Align the wireless LAN on the slot such a way that wireless LAN card matches in the slot. Be sure to face the wireless LAN card with its components towards the inner part of the motherboard.
2. Insert the wireless LAN card vertically and firmly into the slot till the wireless card is properly seated.
3. Screw the brackets. 4. ...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 17
BIOSTAR Motherboard
(13) Power Connectors: JATXPWR1/ JATXPWR2
The motherboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before installing the power supply connector, please make sure that all components are installed...NA
(15) Digital Audio Connector: SPDIF_OUT
The connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission.
Pin ...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 20
... places.
System does not boot from hard disk drive, * Check cable running from disk to disk but it can be booted from CD-ROM drive. controller board. Make sure both ends
are securely plugged in; check the drive type in the standard CMOS setup.
* Backing up the hard drive is extremely important. All hard disks are capable of breaking down at any time...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 21
BIOSTAR Motherboard
PROBABLE
SOLUTION
Scree is blank. Screen goes blank periodically.
* Check the power connectors to monitor and to system. Make sure monitor is connected to display card.
* Disable screen saver.
Memory problem.
* Reboot computer. Reinstall memory, and make sure that all memory modules are installed in correct sockets.
Computer virus.
* Use anti-virus programs to detect ...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 22
..., the images can be stored in USB mass storage devices like flash disks and USB floppy disks.
Hardware Requirements
The supported hardware list of StudioFun! updates regularly. So please check the "hwreq.txt" located in the root of StudioFun! CD to get the latest supporting information.
Installation and Usage
Please refer to the manual, located in the "Manual" folder under the root of...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 23
.... Also, in the About panel, you can get detail descriptions about BIOS model and chipsets. In addition, the frequency status of CPU, memory, AGP and PCI along with the CPU speed are synchronically shown on our main panel.
Moreover, to protect users' computer systems if the setting is not appropriate when testing and results in system fail or...
K8VHA Pro user's manual - Page 25
... icon, [ WarpSpeederTM ] utility will be invoked. Please refer do the following figure; the utility's first window you will see is Main Panel. Main Panel contains features as follows: a. Display the CPU Speed, CPU external clock, Memory clock, AGP clock, and PCI clock information. b. Contains About, Voltage, Overclock, and Hardware Monitor Buttons for invoking respective panels.
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