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Abit KV7-V Socket A Motherboard
Abit’s KV7 Series motherboards deliver outstanding performance for AMD Sempron processors while inspiring a complete yet economical computing experience for professionals, students and hobbyists. This remarkable motherboard supports a wealth of leading-edge innovations including FSB 400, DDR 400, ATA 133, USB 2.0, 8X AGP, SATA 150 RAID, 6-channel audio, S/PDIF, onboard LAN and more! If you’re looking for a PC system that balances speed, stability and power at an unbeatable price, you’re looking at the ideal motherboard to serve as your foundation.
Take advantage of this great offer! Buy this great motherboard in a bundle with the AMD Athlon XP 2900+ processor and 512MB PC3200 DDR memory!
This Bundle Includes
Abit KV7-V Via Socket A ATX Motherboard
Abit’s KV7 Series motherboards deliver outstanding performance for
AMD Sempron processors while inspiring a complete yet economical computing
experience for professionals, students and hobbyists. If you’re looking
for a PC system that balances speed, stability and power at an unbeatable
price, you’re looking at the ideal motherboard to serve as your foundation.
Abit’s KV7-V Socket A motherboard - Setting the performance curve
for Sempron processors.
- Chipset:
VIA KT600/VT8237
- Front Side Bus: 266/333/400MHz
- Processor Interface: Socket A
AMD
Athlon XP 2900+ Processor
The AMD Athlon XP processor offers fast results when working with digital
media like audio, video and image files. The AMD Athlon XP processor provides
for outstanding near real-time voice, video and CAD/CAM as a result of
features like larger cache memory, 3DNow!™ Professional technology
and the innovative QuantiSpeed™ architecture which includes the industry’s
most powerful fully-pipelined x86 floating point engine.
- Processor
Speed: 2.08 GHz XP 2900+
- Cache Size: 512KB
- Processor Socket: Socket A
Ultra
512MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory CL3
High-performance computing requires high-performance memory. For those
who have been waiting for faster access times—crucial for high-level
graphics programs—Ultra DDR memory maximizes system operation, and
lets you get the most from your applications.
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket A design. The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
style socket makes it easy to install and upgrade your processor.
Chipset
The KV7-V motherboard is based on the VIA KT600 Northbridge chipset and
the VIA VT8237 Southbridge chipset. It supports AMD Athlon XP and Sempron
processors with a FSB frequency of 400/333/266MHz.
Memory
Expansion
The KV7-V motherboard contains 3 184-pin DDR SDRAM memory slots. They can
support up to 3GB of memory. You can install DDR 400 memory.
AGP
Support
The KV7-V provides one 8X/4X AGP slot. AGP 8x, the new generation VGA interface
specification, delivers enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth
speeds. Allowing users to have a more realistic graphics experiences while
gaming or movie watching.
IDE
The KV7-V IDE controller can support up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
devices.
LAN
The KV7-V comes with a LAN chip (VIA VT6103) and provides a back panel LAN
port. Ethernet 10/100Mbps LAN Network Connection Provides high-quality 10/100
Ethernet performance for value-minded users who need straight forward network
connectivity. Ensure a high-speed, stable solution for new broadband era.
Audio
The KV7-V comes with an AC '97 Sound CODEC (Realtek) which supports high
quality 6 channel audio. You can experience the 3D surround sound through
integrated 6-channel audio.
Serial
ATA
The KV7-V supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces.
The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower
pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer
rate.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.3
Customer Reviews:
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Features
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Quality
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Performance
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Reviewer:
DBH on
Jul 26, 2005 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Installed the KV7-V bundle with the Athlon XP 2900 and 512 MB Memory. As others have stated, do not install the shim. BIOS boots with PCI video card settings, and shows the wrong processor during the installation of Windows XP with an AGP card. Changing the BIOS to boot with an AGP card will show the proper CPU, but changes back to the wrong CPU when the machine reboots again. Yes, it's frustrating. After XP is full loaded, install all the chipset drivers and UPDATE THE BIOS to the newest version! Now you can update XP. It runs great with the newest BIOS !
Reviewer:
SublimeDavid on
Jul 26, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I bought this comobo about 2 weeks ago and it flies, used the recommended fan and overclocked it to the same specs another user here also noted running at a max of 2200mhz and highly stable at that rate wtih the bus at 215, the computer has a danger C temp of 85 and mine is running at 49 or less all the time 2 days straight at that temperature, very ideal for overclocking and works great with the abit motherboard, the only thing i ever had to change was the settings cuz it read it at 990 mhz (bc the motherboards default is set lower than the cpu normally needs) after that it flew. Added teh chaintech 128mb video card and this cp rocks. one of my better builds, thanks tiger!
Reviewer:
nizack05 on
Jul 20, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I bought just the motherboard/CPU combo and, I put in 1 GB ram and I've never had a problem with the board or anything so far and it's been 4 months. The computer flies.
Reviewer:
TG on
Jul 09, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This was my first build. It went well. This motherboard and processor work well together. Hint:Don't forget to clear the CMOS. The memory is just fine. A second stick in slot #3 will allow you to maximize this combo's potential.
Reviewer:
Edward on
Jul 07, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Great BANG for the buck! Running at 2170ghz and a P-rating of 3136 with Thermaltake TR-2 HSF (prime95 for 31+ hours) rock solid. Pay attention to install of the HSF it must step correctly or the CPU will run HOT. To O/C just open the BIOS and step the cpu and memory voltage one time and crank the bus up until stable about 215. Added 2 80g Samsung Sata drives in striping mode (the via drivers are incredible!!!! the HD's bench like scsi drives) and added an old XFX 5200 card in a new ANTEC SLK2650 case (huge case fan included) and this machine rocks!!
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
This product has a
Socket A CPU Socket.
Your CPU is the heart of your computer. Keeping it cool improves
performance and prevents damage. Be sure you have a good CPU cooling
product! Click Here To View Available
A Socket CPU Cooling Products
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To learn more about how to keep your PC Very Cool, view our
Guide To PC Cooling»
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
Advanced PC Build-It-Yourself Guide
Not too long ago one had to be eligible for the Genius IQ Club (Mensa)
in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
manufacturers have made it much easier for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
to create a great system.
Click Here To Learn More »
Having
Issues With Your PC?
Here Are Some Common Problems And Solutions!
Of course, there a thousand little things can go wrong with an average
PC. But many problems are common, and have common solutions.
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Learn More »
Having
Issues With Your PC?
Here Are Some Common Problems And Solutions!
Of course, there a thousand little things can go wrong with an average
PC. But many problems are common, and have common solutions.
Click Here to
Learn More »
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
MCM-KV7V-2900A
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