Soyo SY-7VCA-E Quick Setting Guide

Hardware

Installation

Quick BIOS

Introduction

The SOYO CD

SOYO WOH

Function

SY-7VCA-E

Motherboard

Setup

Quick Start Guide

SOYO™

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SY-7VCA-E Motherboard

Socket 370 for Via Cyrix, Intel PIII & Celeron processors
VIA VT82C694X AGP/PCI Motherboard
66/100/133 MHz Front Side Bus supported
ATX Form Factor

Copyright © 2001 by Soyo Computer Inc.

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About This Guide:

This Quick Start Guide can help system manufacturers and end users in setting up and installing
the Motherboard. Information in this guide has been carefully checked for reliability; however,
to the correctness of the contents there is no guarantee given. The information in this document
is subject to amend without notice.

For further information, please visit our Web Site on the Internet. The address is

"http://www.soyo.com.tw".

7VCA-E Serial - Version 1.1 - Edition: May 2001

* These specifications are subject to amend without notice

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Introduction

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Introduction

SY-7VCA-E

Quick Start Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the
illustrates the steps for installing and setting up your new Motherboard.

This guide provides all users with the basic steps of Motherboard setting and operation. For
further information, please refer to the

with your Motherboard.

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SY-7VCA-E Motherboard Users’ Guide

Motherboard. This

Quick Start Guide

that came

Unpacking

When unpacking the Motherboard, check for the following items:

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The SY-7VCA-E VT82C694X AGP/PCI Motherboard

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This Quick Start Guide

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The Installation CD-ROM

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SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM

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One IDE Device ATA 66 Flat Cable

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One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable

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Introduction

PCI Slot #1

PCI Slot #3

PCI Slot #4

PCI Slot #5

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2

FDC1

ATX Power

DIMM 2

DIMM 3

DIMM 1

PCI Slot #2

SDRAM

SDRAM

VT82C694X

AGP Slot

3V

Lithium

USB2

SIRCON

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CHAFAN

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Speaker

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Reset

PWRBT

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JP5

ISA Slot

Via

VT82C686B

Flash BIOS

RJ1

JP10

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SY-7VCA-E Motherboard Layout

PS/2 KB

PS/2 Mouse

Connector

Connector

USB 1

PRT

Socket 370

COM1

COM2

3

1

Battery

CPUFAN

3

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IDE 1 IDE 2

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Power

LED

STR

HDD

LED

LED

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Introduction

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Supports Intel® processors

- FSB 66MHz: Celeron(400-700MHz)

- FSB 100MHz: Pentium® III (500­850MHz)

- FSB 133MHz: Pentium® III (533MHz-

1.13GHz)
Supports Via Cyrix processors

- FSB 100MHz: Cyrix III (500MHz­600MHz)

- FSB 133MHz: Cyrix III (533MHz­600MHz)

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Supports 66/100/133 MHz Front Side
Bus Frequency

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Auto-detect CPU voltage & (FSB)

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Easy CPU settings in BIOS with the
“SOYO COMBO Setup”

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PC99, ACPI

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Ultra DMA33/66/100 (ATA 33/66/100)

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Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL)

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Power-on by modem and RTC alarm

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Key Features

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(WOH) function

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(USB1: 2 Ports, USB2: 2 Ports)

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Supports onboard hardware monitoring
Supports suspend to RAM (STR)
Supports multiple-boot function
Supports SOYO Wizard On Hand

5 x 32-bit bus master PCI slots
1 x 16-bit ISA slot.
1 x 64-bit AGP slot
4 x USB ports onboard

ATX power connector
RTC hardware to handle Y2K Century

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Follow the directions in this section which is designed to guide you through a quick and
correct method to install your new
please refer to the

manual on in the CD-ROM package that came with your Motherboard.
Gather and prepare all necessary components to complete the installation successfully:

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Installation

To avoid damage to your Motherboard, please follow these simple rules while

handling this equipment:

Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by touching on to an unpainted
portion of the system's metal chassis.

Remove the Motherboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold the motherboard by the
edges and avoid touching its components.

Check the Motherboard for damage. If any chip appears to be loose, press carefully
to seat it firmly in its socket.

SY-7VCA-E

SY-7VCA-E Motherboard User's guide and Technical Reference

Socket370 processor with built-in CPU cooling fan (boxed type)
SDRAM module(s)
Computer case with adequate power supply unit
Monitor
PS/2 Keyboard
Pointing Device (PS/2 Mouse)
Speaker(s) (optional)
Disk Drives: HDD, CD-ROM, Floppy drive…
External Peripherals: Printer, Plotter, and Modem (optional)
Internal Peripherals: Sound card, Modem and LAN cards (optional)

Motherboard. For detailed information,

online

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Quick Start Guide

Install the Motherboard

To perform the installation of your new

Step 1. CPU Installation

Mark your CPU Frequency:

should be clearly marked on the CPU cover.

FSB 66MHz

400MHz (66 x 6.0) 466MHz (66 x 7.0) 533MHz (66 x 8.0) 600MHz (66 x 9.0) 667MHz (66 x 10.0)
433MHz (66 x 6.5) 500MHz (66 x7.5) 566MHz (66 x 8.5) 633MHz (66 x 9.5) 700MHz (66 x 10.5)

FSB 100MHz

500MHz (100 x 5.0) 600MHz (100 x 6.0) 700MHz (100 x 7.0) 800MHz (100 x 8.0)
550MHz (100 x 5.5) 650MHz (100 x 6.5) 750MHz (100 x7.5) 850MHz (100 x 8.5)

FSB 133MHz

533MHz(133x4.0) 667MHz(133x5.0) 800MHz(133x 6.0) 933MHz(133x 7.0) 1.13GHz(133x 8.5)
600MHz(133x4.5) 733MHz(133x5.5) 866MHz(133x 6.5) 1000MHz(133x 7.5)

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Motherboard, follow the steps below:

Record the working frequency of your CPU that

CPU Mount Procedure:

To mount the Pentium® & CeleronTM processor & VIA

Cyrix processor that you have purchased separately, follow these instructions.

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1. Lift the socket handle up to a vertical position.

2. Align the blunt edge of the CPU with the matching pinhole edge on the socket.

3. Seat the processor in the socket completely and without forcing.

4. Then close the socket handle to secure the CPU in place.
Remember to connect the CPU Cooling Fan to the appropriate power

connector on the Motherboard.

The fan is a key component that stabilizes the
system. It prevents the equipment from overheating and prolongs the life of
your CPU.

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Power LED

Speaker

Reset

PWRBT

STR LED

Step 2. Connections to the Motherboard

This section tells how to connect internal peripherals and the power supply to the Motherboard.
The internal peripherals consist of IDE devices (HDD, CD-ROM), Floppy Disk Drive, Chassis

Fan, Front Panel Devices (STR LED, Internal Speaker, Reset Button and IDE LED Switch.),
Wake-On-LAN card, VGA card, Sound Card, and other devices.

For more details on connecting internal and external peripherals to your new SY-7VCA-E
Motherboard, please refer to

Reference

online manual on the CD-ROM.

SY-7VCA-E Motherboard User's Guide and Technical

Connectors and Plug-ins

Wake-On-LAN Header: JP10 Standard IrDA (Infrared Device Header): SIRCON

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4 Pin5

5V-SB GND MP_Wakeup VCC NC IRRX GND IRTX

USB2 : ( PORT1 ) USB2 : ( PORT2 )

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4 Pin5 Pin6 Pin7 Pin8 Pin9 Pin10

VCC Data- Data+ GND NC VCC Data- Data+ GND GND

CPU Cooling Fan: CPUFAN Chassis Fan: CHAFAN

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin1 Pin2 Pin3

GND 12V SENSOR GND 12V SENSOR

Power LED

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HDD LED

Pin1 Pin2 Pin1 Pin2 Pin1 Pin2 Pin1 Pin2

LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode Power On/Off GND Power Good GND

Connect your power switch to this header (momentary switch type).

To turn off the system, press this switch and hold down for longer than 4 seconds.

Attach the ATX Power cable to this connector. (This motherboard requires an ATX power supply, an AT
power supply can NOT be used.)

When using the Power-On by PS/2 Keyboard function, please make sure the ATX power supply is able to
provide at least 720mA on the 5V Standby lead (5VSB) in order to meet the standard ATX specifications.

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HDD LED

STR LED

ATX Power On/Off: PWRBT

ATX Power Supply: ATX PW

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3

5V NC

Speaker

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4

5V NC NC Speaker out

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PWRBT RESET

GND

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Note: The STR LED is connected to the Voltage that feeds the DIMM sockets. Therefore

the following table applies:

Suspend to RAM Normal Operation Power Off

STR LED BLINKING ON OFF

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Step 3. Configure Memory

Your board comes with three DIMM sockets, providing support for up to 1.5GB of main
memory using unbuffered and registered DIMM modules from 8MB to 512MB. On this
motherboard, DRAM speed can be set independent from the CPU front side bus speed.
Depending on the DRAM clock speed setting in the BIOS setup, appropriate memory
modules must be used. For 66MHz DRAM speed, use PC66 memory; for 100MHz DRAM
speed, use PC100 memory; for 133MHz DRAM speed, use PC133 memory.

Memory Configuration Table

Number of

Memory Modules

RAM Type SDRAM / VCM SDRAM

Memory Module

Size (MB)

Note:Always install memory modules in the order prescribed in this table.

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3

8/16/32/64/128/256/512 MB

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Step 4. Ratio Adjustment setting (RJ1)

Refer to the following table to set the Frequency Multiplier of your CPU. Configure the RJ1
jumper to the settings that match your CPU speed.

RJ 1 1 2 3 4

1.5 Off

2.0
3

3.5

On On On On
On
On

4 Off

4.5 Off

On

Off
Off Off

On On On
On

5 Off Off

5.5 Off Off Off
6

6.5
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7.5
8 Off

On On On
On On
On
On

Off
Off Off Off

On On

Off Off

On On

On

Off

On

On On

On

Off

Off Off

On

Off

Off

Note: SOYO does not guarantee system stability if the user over clocks the system.

Any malfunctions due to over-clocking are not covered by the warranty.

CMOS Clear (JP5)

In some cases the CMOS memory may contain wrong data, follow the steps below to clear
CMOS memory.

1. Clear the CMOS memory by momentarily shorting pin 2-3 on jumper JP5. This jumper
can be easily identified by its white colored cap.

2. Then put the jumper back to 1-2 to allow writing new of data into the CMOS memory.

CMOS Clearing

JP5 Setting

Clear CMOS Data Retain CMOS Data

Short pin 2-3 for

at least 5 seconds to

Short pin 1-2 to

retain new settings

clear the CMOS

Note: You must unplug the ATX power cable from the ATX power connector when
performing the CMOS Clear operation.

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This Motherboard does not require any hardware jumpers to set the CPU operating
frequency. Instead, CPU settings are software configurable through the BIOS [Soyo Combo
Feature]. The [Soyo Combo Feature] menu combines the main parameters that you need to
configure your system. They are all in one menu to enable a quick setup in BIOS.

After completion of hardware installation, turn the power switch on, then press the <DEL>
key while the system diagnostic is checking to enter the Award BIOS Setup program. The
CMOS SETUP UTILITY will be displayed on screen. Then follow these steps to configure
the CPU settings.

Step 1. Select [Standard CMOS Features]

Set [Date/Time] and [Floppy drive type], then set [Hard Disk Type] to “Auto”.

Step 2. Select [Load Optimized Defaults]

Select the “Load Optimized Defaults” menu and type “Y” at the prompt to load the BIOS
optimal setup.

Step 3. Select [Soyo Combo Feature]

Move the cursor to the
The following table shows all available [CPU Frequency] settings on your SY-7VCA-E

Motherboard . If you set this field to [Manual], then you will be required to fill in the next two
consecutive fields: (1) the CPU Host/PCI Clock, and (2) the CPU Ratio.

Select the working frequency of your Via Cyrix, Intel Pentium® III, Celeron processor among these preset values.
Note: Mark the checkbox that corresponds to the working frequency of your Pentium® III, Celeron

processor in case the CMOS configuration should be lost.

Quick BIOS Setup

[CPU Frequency]

CPU Frequency (MHz) 667MHz (66 x 10.0) 600MHz (133 x 4.5)

Manual 700MHz (66 x 10.5) 666MHz (133 x 5.0)
400MHz (66 x 6.0) 500MHz (100 x 5.0) 733MHz (133 x 5.5)
433MHz (66 x 6.5) 550MHz (100 x 5.5) 800MHz (133 x 6.0)
466MHz (66 x 7.0) 600MHz (100 x 6.0) 866MHz (133 x 6.5)

500MHz (66 x 7.5) 650MHz (100 x 6.5) 933MHz (133 x 7.0)
533MHz (66 x 8.0) 700MHz (100 x 7.0) 1000MHz (133 x 7.5)
566MHz (66 x 8.5) 750MHz (100 x 7.5) 1.13GHz (133 x 8.5)
600MHz (66 x 9.0) 800MHz (100 x 8.0)
633MHz (66 x 9.5) 850MHz (100 x 8.5)

field to set the CPU frequency.

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Setup

Step 4. Select [SAVE & EXIT SETUP]

<Enter>

Press
boot sequence.

to save the new configuration to the CMOS memory, and continue with the

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The SOYO CD

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The SOYO-CD will NOT autorun if you use it on an Operating System other
than Windows 9x or NT.

Your SY-7VCA Motherboard comes with a CD-ROM labeled "SOYO CD." The SOYO CD
contains (1) the user's manual file for your new Motherboard, (2) the drivers software
available for installation, and (3) a database in HTML format with information on SOYO
Motherboards and other products.

Step 1. Insert the SOYO CD into the CD-ROM drive

The SOYO CD will auto-run, and the SOYO CD Start Up Menu will be as shown.
If you use Windows NT, the SOYO-CD will not detect your motherboard type. In that case

the following dialog will pop up, please choose your motherboard and press OK. Now the
SOYO-CD Start Up Menu will be shown.

Quick Start Guide

The SOYO CD

Please Select Your Board

7IWA-F
7IWA-F V1.0
6IWM/L
6IWM
6IWA

OK

(SOYO CD Start Up Program Menu)

If you use Windows 95 or 98, the SOYO CD Start Up Program automatically detects
which SOYO Motherboard you own and displays the corresponding model name.

LI-7000
7IWB
7IWB V1.0
7IWM
7IWM/L V1

Cancel

X

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The SOYO CD

The user's manual files included on the SOYO CD are in PDF (Postscript Document)
format. In order to read a PDF file, the appropriate Acrobat Reader software must be
installed in your system.

Quick Start Guide

Note:

The Start Up program automatically detects if the Acrobat Reader utility is already
present in your system, and otherwise prompts you on whether or not you want to install it.
You must install the Acrobat Reader utility to be able to read the user's manual file. Follow
the instructions on your screen during installation, then once the installation is completed,
restart your system and re-run the SOYO CD.

Step 2. Install Drivers and Utilities

Click the
with your Motherboard. The Start Up program displays the drivers available for the
particular model of Motherboard you own. We recommend that you only install those
drivers.

Install Drivers

button to display the list of drivers software that can be installed

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The SOYO CD

driver revision:

VIA 4 in 1 Driver Package for Win 9x/ME/NT/2k

VIA hardware monitor for Win 9x/ME

Soyo system speed utility for Win 9x/ME

Quick Start Guide

Cancel

OK

(Driver Installation Menu)

A short description of all available drivers follows:

Ø VIA 4in1 Driver Package Win 9x/ME/NT/2k

The 4 in 1 Driver Package includes all drivers your motherboard needs. After selecting this
Driver Package, one driver will be installed automatically (the IRQ remapping utility), the
other three are installed if selected. By default all three drivers are selected. A description of
the 4 drivers follows:

 Bus Master PCI IDE Driver

This driver will speed up the data-transfer rate to and from the harddisk.

 AGP VxD Driver

This driver must be installed in order to be able to make use of the on-board AGP
Video functionality.

 VIA Chipset Functions Registry

This driver will make the necessary changes to the Windows registry, in order to
make sure that Windows has no problems recognizing your VIA chipset.

 IRQ remapping utility (This driver is installed automatically)

This utility will remap the IRQ lines to make sure that everything functions properly
under Windows.

Ø VIA hardware monitor for Win 9x/ME

Your motherboard comes with a hardware monitoring IC. By installing this utility
Temperature, Fan speed and Voltages can be monitored. It is also possible to set alarms
when current system values exceed or fall below pre-set values.

Ø Soyo system speed utility for Win 9x/ME

Select this Item and click OK to start up the Soyo system speed utility
instructions on the screen to install the utility and/or application programs you

screen. Follow the

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The SOYO CD

need. (refer detail instructions on page 16)
Select which driver you want to install and click

installation and return to the main menu.

Note:

Once you have selected a driver, the system will automatically exit the SOYO CD to
begin the driver installation program. When the installation is complete, most drivers
require to restart your system before they can become active.

OK,

or click

Quick Start Guide

Cancel

to abort the driver

Step 3. Check the Latest Releases

Click the 'Check the latest Releases' button to go the SOYO Website to automatically find
the latest BIOS, manual and driver releases for your motherboard. This button will only
work if your computer is connected to the internet through a network or modem
connection. Make sure to get your modem connection up before clicking this button.

(* Internet Explorer is a Microsoft Trademark)

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SOYO WOH

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With SOYO’s Wizard on hand utility, now user can overclock the CPU without entering the
CMOS setup. The System Speed Utility also provide a user friendly interface for first time
overclockers.

Warning: SOYO will not be responsible for any damage done to the CPU due to
overclocking.

The system might become unstable overclocked, if this happens, please shutdown
the system.

Quick Start Guide

Wizard on Hand Utility

Current Speed (MHz)

Display the current speed settings of your system.

Expected New Speed (MHz)

Display the proposed changes in your system

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SOYO WOH

Function

Watch Dog Timer (WDT)

Time set to reboot when the system hang-up due to overclocking. The default is 15 secs.

Auto Search Max. Speed

The utility will help you determine the maximum allowable speed of the system, it will
increment 1MHz at a time until your system reaches the maximum allowable speed, then
the system will freeze and reboot. Then the speed value will be stored as the “max.
searched speed”

Manual Mode

Adjust the FSB speed manually by moving the bar and then click the “enter new speed”. It is

Quick Start Guide

recommended to increment the FSB little by little.

Max. Searched Speed

The maximum allowable FSB speed for the system. The current speed value can be save
as the max. searched speed by loading the “save as max. speed” under the “file” menu.

Optimal Speed

This settings is set by the user depending on the value the user see fit as the fail safe
overclocked speed. To make the current speed as optimal speed, go to “file” and click
“save as optimal speed”

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SOYO WOH

Function

Save as OPTIMAL Speed

Quick Start Guide

Save the current speed as Optimal speed

Load OPTIMAL Speed

Load the optimal speed value to the system

Save as Max. Speed

Save the current speed as max. searched speed

Load Max. speed

Load the max searched speed to the system

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SOYO WOH

Function

SDRAM speed

This settings should be the same settings on the CMOS setup.

Watch Dog Timer

The default time is 15 secs. and the maximum time is 30 secs.

Set Fallback Frequency

The Fallback Frequency is the system FSB setting, once the system hangs and reboot
due to overclocking. The default fallback frequency will depend on the current FSB of the
CPU. If the system is using a Celeron CPU, the default fallback frequency will be 66MHz.
The user can also manually change the fallback frequency.

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Quick Start Guide

Quick Trouble shoot tips

Video (no display) related issues

I built a new computer system using a Soyo board and nothing happens when
turning it on, no video and no beeps from the PC speaker. What is happening
and how can it be fixed?

No screen and no beeps mean that your CPU and motherboard do not work at all. It
could be that the CPU is not seated correctly or that a component on the M/B is
grounded (shorted) with the case. Also make sure to check the voltage setting
switch (110V/220V) on the back of the power supply. To isolate the problem do
the following:

1. Press and hold down on the “Ins” (insert) key while turning on the computer
until you get video. If you do not get video then,

2. Double-check jumpers setting on you motherboard and remove all add-on
cards, unplug all hard-disk and floppy-disk drive cables and see if you can hear
some beeps. If you still do not get any beeps, then try putting the motherboard on
the table (to isolate it from the case) with the CPU and speaker only, and give it one
more try.

I hear a series of beeps and I do not get anything from my monitor. What
could be wrong?

The following lists some basic beep codes and their possible meanings:

• One long beep and 3 very short beeps - The video card is not detected by

the motherboard. Please re-seat your video card. If you are using an AGP
card, please push your AGP card down real hard. You may have to push
VERY hard without the AGP card mounting screw. Make sure not to
insert the card the other way around.

• Continuous beeps – One or more of the memory modules is not seated

correctly in its socket.

My PCI VGA card works fine with my system, but when I put in a new AGP
card, it does not give me any video. Is my AGP slot bad?

This is a common problem with AGP video cards. The reason is that your AGP
card did not get seated into the AGP slot fully and firmly. Please push your AGP
card down into the socket real hard, it should snap twice. You may have to unscrew

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the AGP card to allow the card to go further down. Do take care not to damage the
card by using too much force.

I get distorted video my AGP card right after I save my bios. Why is that?

The cause is likely that your AGP card is not running at the correct bus speed. To
fix this, please clear the CMOS via JP5 and if it still does not work, please upgrade
your motherboard bios to the latest version.

Quick Start Guide

BIOS Issues

Where can I find the BIOS revision of my mainboard?

It will be displayed on the up-left corner on the screen during boot-up. It will show
as your board type followed by the revision number, such as 5EH_2CA1 (meaning
revision 2CA1 for the SY-5EH board) or 6BA+ IV_2AA2 which means SY-6BA+
IV motherboard with 2AA2 bios.

Where can I find the latest BIOS of my motherboard?

Please go to the technical support page of one of the SOYO websites (Taiwan:

www.soyo.com.tw), and look up your motherboard to find the latest BIOS

revision.

Hard disk, floppy drive, CD-ROM etc

When I boot up my new computer I got "floppy boot failure" and the LED on
the floppy stays on

Make sure the red wire of floppy ribbon cable goes to Pin1 on the floppy drive side
(don't trust the "key lock" or "notch") and use the end-connector of the cable (don't
use middle one).

Modem issues

I get an "I/O Conflict" message when I turn on my system and I can not get
my modem to work

What you need to do is to disable 'COM2' (or UART2 or serial port 2) in the bios
under integrated peripheral setup.

I have installed my modem drivers several times and I still cannot get my
modem to work. Why?

If you are sure that the modem driver has been installed correctly, then you need to
install the south bridge driver from the SOYO CD, this is because Windows does
not properly recognize relatively new chipsets.

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Audio Issues

I do not get any sound from my sound card. What could be wrong?

Please make sure the speaker is connected to the speaker out port on your sound card.

In Device Manager, I keep getting yellow exclamation signs on my sound port
even though I have installed my sound driver several times and I could not get
my sound card to work. What is wrong?

It is likely that you did not have the correct driver installed. If you are sure that the
correct sound driver has been installed, then please install the 'via 4 in 1' driver for
the motherboard.

The sound is working in my system, but when I play CD music from the CD­ROM, I do not get any sound. What is wrong?

This is because the 3-wire audio cable from the CD-ROM to the sound card is not
connected or it is loose.

The sound from my sound card is distorted when Windows starts. What is
wrong?

First, if you are using an ISA sound card, please make sure the IRQ needed for the
sound card is set to 'Legacy ISA' in the bios. In other words, if your ISA sound card
takes IRQ5, then set IRQ5 to 'Legacy ISA'. Next, install the 'via 4 in 1' driver for the
motherboard.

The sound and everything else works fine except that the recorder and
microphone do not work. What is wrong?

This is because the recorder and microphone in the Windows are not enabled.
Please go to sound properties and enable them.

Lock up (freeze)

When I boot up my system, everything works fine. It sees my CPU and
memory, detects my hard drive, floppy drive and CD-ROM but locks up at
"Verify DMI pool data... ", and it won’t go any further. What should I do?

Please clear the CMOS via JP5 then choose 'load optimized default' in the bios and
save the bios and exit. Next, unplug all other add-on cards except the video card
and floppy drive controller, and see if it can boot from floppy. Then put back the
peripherals one by one to identify which one causes the lockup. If you are running a
Cyrix CPU, make sure the 'linear burst function' is enabled in the bios.

I can not get my board to run properly.

Please make sure you have the latest bios and driver from the SOYO web site at:

http://www.soyo.com

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How to contact us:

n If you are interested in our products, please contact the SOYO sales

department in the region you live.

n If you require Technical Assistance, please contact our Technical Support in

the region you live.
SOYO prefers Email as communication medium, remember to always add to the
email the country that you live in.

Quick Start Guide

TAIWAN

SOYO COMPUTER INC.
No. 21 Wu-Kung 5 Rd., Hsin Chuang

City, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

http://www.soyo.com/

Email: [e-mail]

USA

SOYO INC.
41484 Christy Street, Fremont, CA

94538, USA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

http://www.soyousa.com/

Email : [e-mail]

GM

SOYO Deutschland GmbH
(SAAT Technology GmbH)

August-Wilhelm-Kuhnholz-Str. 15
D-26135 Oldenburg (Oldb), Germay

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

http://www.soyo.de/

Email: [e-mail]

JAPAN

SOYO COMPUTER
SOYO BLDG, 1-23-14, Hyakunincho,

Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo Japan 169-0073
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

http://www.soyo.co.jp/

Email: [e-mail]

CHINA

GING MEI JEI LTD
Room 304, Phoenix Mansion, No. 165

Haidian Road, Haidian Distnct, Beijing
100080, China

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

http://www.soyo.com.cn/

Email: [e-mail]

KOREA

SOYO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
3 rd, F1, Wonhyo Bldg, 46-1,

Wonhyoro 3 Ga, yongsan Ku, Seoul
Korea

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

http://www.soyo.co.kr/

Email: [e-mail]

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Quick Start Guide

Hong Kong

Soyo (H.K.) Ltd.
5C, Big Star Centre, 8 Wang Kwong

Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, HK
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

http://www.soyo.com.hk/

Email: [e-mail]

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