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 • KT4V (Pure/Basic Version)

 • KT4V-L (onboard 10/100 LAN)

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Certificates

Win XP/2000

Features

live_update_4
Live Update 4 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.
Fuzzy logic4
• The most complete overclocking utility based on Windows OS.
• System information auto detect.
• Optimized CPU automatically or manually.
• The 4th generation new feature: adjustable AGP ration and Vcore.
pc alert4
This useful software detects system temperature, the status of voltage, fans and all other key components onboard. If any problem occurs, it will alert the user to correct the problem, reducing the risk of system damage.
ispeeder
Internet Connection Speed-up: optimize the internet connection speed of cable model or XDSL, monitor the connection status and allow users to adjust the system time through Internet connection.

Specifications

CPU

• Supports Socket A (Socket 462) for AMD® Athlon™ XP/Athlon™/Duron™ processor
• Supports up to Athlon™ XP 2800+ processor


Chipset  

• VIA® KT400 Chipset
 - FSB @200/266/333 MHz
 - Supports DDR200/266/333/400 memory
 - AGP 8X and PCI advanced high performance memory controller.

• VIA® VT8235 Chipset
 - Integrated Direct Sound AC'97 audio
 - Dual channel Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller
 - ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management
 - Integrated USB 2.0 controller


FSB

100/133/166(200/266/333)MHz clocks are supported.


Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix

FSB
DDR266
DDR333
DDR400
200MHz
Yes
Yes
NO
266MHz
Yes
Yes
Yes (Note)
333MHz
NO
Yes
Note
Note: User may try this combination, but MSI will not guarantee its functionality.
Note: To know which DDR module is compatible with the mainboard, see Recommended DDR400 Modules.


Main Memory

• Supports six memory banks using three 184-pin DDR SDRAMs.
• Supports up to 3GB memory size.
• Supports DDR400*/DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 SDRAM
• No support ECC Function.

* DDR400 memory support by MSI certified module only
* The tested and qualified DDR400/PC3200 DIMMs are listed below:
Vendor
MemTest
v2.0
30Min.
CC Winstone
V1.0.1
1 time
3D Mark
2001 SE
Demo 6 hrs
Xcopy x2+
Speedy +VCD play
6 hrs
Samsung 256M
(K4H560838D-TCC4)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
Micron 128M
MT46V16M8TG-5ESB)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
TwinMos Winbond 256M
(W942508BH-5)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
TwinMos 256M
(TMD7608F8E50B)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
Winbond 256M
W942508BH-5)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
ADATA Winbond 256M
(W942508BH-5)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
Kingston Winbond 256M
(W942508BH-5)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
Samsung 512M
(K4H560838D-TCC4)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
Apacer Winbond 512M
(W942508BH-5)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
Winbond 512M
(W942508BH-5)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
TwinMos Winbond 512M
(W942508BH-5)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
TwinMos 512M
(TMD7608F8E50B)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK
Corsair CMX256A-3200C-2
XMS 3200 V:1.1 256M
OK
OK
OK
OK
Winbond 512M
(W942508BH-5)x1
OK
OK
OK
OK


Slots

• One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 1.5V 8x/4x slot
• Six 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
• One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot


On-Board IDE

• An IDE controller on the VT8235 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66/33 operation modes
• Can connect up to four IDE devices


Audio

• RealTek ALC650 6-channel audio


LAN

• VIA VT6103 LAN controller


On-Board Peripherals

On-Board Peripherals include:
 - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
 - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B)
 - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
 - Vertical audio ports
 - 1 SPDIF output (1 x 3) with housing (Optional)
 - 6 USB ports (Rear x 4/ Front x 2)


BIOS

• The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and
  expansion cards of the board automatically.
• The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function which records your
  mainboard specifications.


Dimension

• 30.5 cm(L) x 21 cm(W) ATX Form Factor

Mounting

• 6 mounting holes.


Product Accessories


MSI Reminds You...
• The accessories will probably be different according to the different selling areas of product models. For details of accessories, please refer to the descriptions on the product package.