SY-K7VEMPRO
Motherboard
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AMD
Processor supported
VIA VT8361 AGP/PCI Motherboard
200/266 MHz Front Side Bus supported
Micro-ATX Form Factor
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Athlon/Duron
User's Manual
SOYO
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SY-K7VEMPRO
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
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Edition: November 2001
Version 1.0
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION...............................1
1-1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................1
1-2 KEY FEATURES ...............................................................1
1-3 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD ..............................3
1-4 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS.........3
1-5 SY-K7VEMPRO MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT................4
1-6 SY-K7VEMPRO MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS.....5
1-7 MICROPROCESSOR........................................................7
1-8 MEMORY ..........................................................................8
1-9 CHIPSET............................................................................9
1-10 I/O INTERFACE CONTROLLER...................................12
1-11 HARDWARE MONITOR................................................15
1-12 WAKE ON LAN TECHNOLOGY ..................................16
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................17
2-1 PREPARATIONS .............................................................17
2-2 UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD ..........................18
2-3 INSTALLATION GUIDE ................................................19
2-3.1 CPU Installation ........................................................... 20
2-3.2 SDRAM Memory Module Installation ......................... 26
2-3.3 Motherboard Connector.............................................. 28
2-3.4 CPU FSB Setting (JP3) ................................................. 41
2-3.5 CMOS Clearing (JP5)................................................... 41
2-3.6 Power On ...................................................................... 42
2-3.7 Quick BIOS Setup.......................................................... 43
2-3.8 Troubleshooting at First Start ....................................... 44
2-3.9 Power Off ...................................................................... 46
CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY.................................................47
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3-1 STANDARD CMOS SETUP ..........................................50
3-2 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ......................................54
3-3 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES ...............................59
3-4 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS.......................................64
3-5 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ..................................69
3-6 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP..............................73
3-7 PC HEALTH STATUS ......................................................76
3-8 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS ......................................78
3-9 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS.....................................79
3-10 SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ............................................80
3-11 USER PASSWORD ..........................................................81
3-12 BOOT MENU ...................................................................82
CHAPTER 4 DRIVERS INSTALLATION ..........................................83
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CHAPTER 5 REALTEK LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION ...............88
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Chapter 1
MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION
1-1 INTRODUCTION
The SY-K7VEMPRO AGP/PCI Motherboard is a high-performance
Socket 462 Micro-ATX form-factor system board. The SY-K7VEMPRO
uses VIA Chipset technology and supports Socket 462 class processors.
This Motherboard is fully compatible with industry standards and adds
many technical enhancements.
1-2 KEY FEATURES
CPU SUPPORT
The SY-K7VEMPRO supports a wide range of AMD CPUs:
Supports 200MHz Front Side Bus on Athlon(750MHz~1.3GHz)/
Duron(600MHz~950MHz)
Supports 266MHz Front Side Bus on Athlon(1GHz~1.33GHz)
New released AMD Socket 462 CPUs will very likely be supported by the
SY-K7VEMPRO as well.
CPU SETTINGS
CPU FSB Frequency
The SY-K7VEMPRO supports 100/133 MHz FSB CPU.
EXPANDABILITY
The SY-K7VEMPRO provides all the standard expansion slots, and many
more additional expansion features:
Expansion slots
3 x 32-bit bus master PCI slots
1 x 16-bit ISA slot
Enhanced IO
Floppy disk controller
2x EIDE controllers with support for up to 4 Ultra DMA
33/66/100 devices
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Standard/EPP/ECP parallel port
1x 16550 compatible serial ports
IrDA compatible infrared port
2x USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors
PS/2 mouse connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
The SY-K7VEMPRO supports advanced functions such as:
Wake-On-LAN
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Supports Wake-On-LAN
wake the system up over the network, the WOL connector is
provided by the SY-K7VEMPRO to support this function).
Multiple boot
The SY-K7VEMPRO supports booting from devices such as
CD-ROM.
Power on by modem or alarm
If the SY-K7VEMPRO system is in suspend mode, it can be switched
back on through the modem or RTC alarm through this function. This
opens a lot of possibilities, such as remote access that switches the
system on only after the modem receives a call.
FAIL SAF E
The SY-K7VEMPRO comes with added functionality to make managing
the system easy and safe
(Some advanced network cards can
Hardware Monitor
The integrated VIA Hardware Monitor IC and Hardware doctor software
enables the user to monitor system voltages, temperatures and FAN speeds.
This makes sure that the user is full control of the system
SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM
COMPLIANCE
The SY-K7VEMPRO complies with all important industry standards. The
following underlines the reliability of the SY-K7VEMPRO, a motherboard
to trust.
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PC99, ACPI compliant
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USER FRIENDLY
Jumperless design
1-3 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD
To avoid damage to your Motherboard, follow these simple rules while
unpacking:
Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by grasping 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 loose, press
carefully to seat it firmly in its socket.
Warning: Do not apply power if the Motherboard appears
damaged. If there is damage to the board, contact your dealer
immediately.
1-4 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS
Make sure to ground yourself before handling the Motherboard or other
system components. Electrostatic discharge can easily damage the
components. Note that you must take special precautions when handling
the Motherboard in dry or air-conditioned environment.
To protect your equipment from electrostatic discharge, take the following
precautions:
Do not remove the anti-static packaging until you are ready to install.
Ground yourself before removing any system component from its
protective anti-static packaging. (To ground yourself, grasp the expansion
slot covers or other unpainted portions of the computer chassis.)
Frequently ground yourself while working or use a grounding strap.
Handle the Motherboard by its edges and avoid touching its
components.
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1-5 SY-K7VEMPRO MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
PS/2 KB
PS/2 MousePS/2 Mouse
Connector
COM 1
VGA
Connector
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2
3
CPUFAN1
1
5
J28
1
IDE 1 IDE 2
3
JP3
1
USB 1_2
JOYSTICK
LINE-OUT
J30
ATX Power
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6
1
2
LINE-IN
1
1
CHIPFAN
3
4
RTL8139C
CDIN1
PCI Slot #1
PCI Slot #2
PCI Slot #3
ISA Slot #1
MIC JACK
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SIRCON1
VT1611A
JP44
Lithium
Battery
COM2
JP5
3V
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Back Panel SY-K7VEMPRO Platform
FDC1
DIMM1
DIMM2
HDD
Speaker
LED
_
PWRBT
Power /
ACPI
+
Reset
LED
Flash BIOS
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1-6 SY-K7VEMPRO MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS
BC D E
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VT1611A
3V
Lithiu m
Battery
RTL8139C
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Flash BIOS
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NOP
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A Keyboard & Mouse Front Panel Header
B ATX Power Supply Connector
C CPU Cooling Fan Connector
D Socket 462 Connector
E DIMM Banks
F CPU FSB Selection Jumper
G Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Port
H Bus Mastering E-IDE/ATAPI Ports
I VIA VT8361 North Bridge chip
J Realtek RTL8139C Ethernet LAN chip
K Front panel connectors
L USB Port3, Port4
M 32-bit PCI Mastering Slots
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N Flash BIOS
O VIA 82C686B South Bridge chip
P 16-bit ISA Slot
Q 3V Lithium Battery
R Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Header
S CMOS Clear Jumper
T AC97 Codec Chip
U CD In Connector
V Chipset Fan Connector
W COM2 Serial Port
X Serial Infrared (IrDa) Device Header
Y Audio Mic & Earphone Front Panel Header
Z VGA Connector
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1-7 MICROPROCESSOR
The motherboard supports a single Socket 462 processor. The processor’s
VID pins automatically program the voltage regulator on the motherboard
to the required processor voltage. In addition, the front side bus speed (100
MHz) is automatically selected.
1-7.1 Microprocessor Packaging
The CPU is packaged in a 462 pin PGA package. A fan must be used to
ensure adequate cooling.
1-7.2 Microprocessor Upgrades
The motherboard can be upgraded with Socket 462 processors that run at
higher speeds. When upgrading the processor, the SY-K7VEMPRO will
Auto-Detect the new processor speed.
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1-8 MEMORY
1-8.1 Main Memory
The motherboard has two DIMM sockets. SDRAM can be installed in one,
two, or sockets. Using the serial presence detect (SPD) data structure,
programmed into an E²PROM on the DIMM, the BIOS can determine the
SDRAM’s size and speed. Minimum DIMM memory size is 32 MB;
maximum DIMM memory size is 1GB. Memory size and speed can vary
between sockets.
The motherboard supports the following memory features:
DRAM interface synchronous with host CPU (100/133MHz)
Concurrent CPU, AGP, and PCI access
Supports SDRAM and VCM SDRAM memory types
Different DRAM types may be used in mixed combinations
Different DRAM timing for each bank
Dynamic Clock Enable (CKE) control for SDRAM power
reduction in high speed system.
The K7VEMPRO supports 2 DIMMs or 4 banks at 133MHz for
1GB max memory)
Flexible row and column addresses
64-bit data width only
Supports PC100 and PC133 SDRAM
Independent SDRAM control for each bank
Seamless DRAM command scheduling for maximum DRAM bus
utilization (e.g., precharge other banks while accessing the current
bank)
Four cache lines (16quadwords) of CPU to DRAM write buffers
Four cache lines of CPU to DRAM read prefetch buffers
Read around write capability for non-stalled CPU read
Speculative DRAM read before snoop result
Burst read and write operation
BIOS shadow at 16KB increment
Decoupled and burst DRAM refresh with staggered RAS timing
CAS before RAS or self refresh
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1-9 CHIPSET
VT8361
The KLE133 chip set consists of the VT8361 system controller (552 pin
BGA) and the VT82C686B PCI to ISA bridge (352 pin BGA). The system
controller provides superior performance between the CPU, DRAM and
PCI bus with pipelined, burst, and concurrent operation.
The VT8361 supports four banks of DRAMs up to 1GB. The DRAM
controller supports standard, Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), in a flexible
mix / match manner. The Synchronous DRAM interface allows zero wait
state bursting between the DRAM and the data buffers at 100/133 MHz.
The four banks of DRAM can be composed of an arbitrary mixture of
1M/2M/4M/8M/16M/32MxN DRAMs.
The VT8361 system controller also supports full AGP v2.0 capability for
maximum bus utilization including 1x/2x/4x mode transfers, SBA (Side
Band Addressing), Flush/Fence commands, and pipelined grants. An eight
level request queue plus a four level post-write request queue with
thirty-two and sixteen quad words of read and write data FIFO’s
respectively are included for deep pipelined and split AGP transactions. A
single-level GART TLB with 16 full associative entries and flexible
CPU/AGP/PCI remapping control is also provided for operation under
protected mode operating environments. Both Window 95 VxD and
Windows 98 /Windows 2000 mini port drivers are supported for
interoperability with major AGP-based 3D and DVD- capable multimedia
accelerators.
The VT8361 supports two 32-bit 3.3/5V system buses (one AGP and one
PCI) that are synchronous/ pseudo-synchronous to the CPU bus. The chip
also contains a built-in bus-to-bus bridge to allow simultaneous concurrent
operations on each bus. Five levels (double words) of post write buffers
are included to allow for concurrent CPU and PCI operation. For PCI
master operation, forty-eight levels (double words) of post write buffers
and sixteen levels (double words) of prefetch buffers are included for
concurrent PCI bus and DRAM/cache accesses. The chip also supports
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enhanced PCI bus commands such as Memory-Read-Line,
Memory-Read-Multiple and Memory-Write-Invalid commands to
minimize snoop overhead. In addition, advanced features are supported
such as snoop ahead, snoop filtering, L1 write-back forward to PCI master,
and L1 write-back merged with PCI post write buffers to minimize PCI
master read latency and DRAM utilization. Delay transaction and read
caching mechanisms are also implemented for further improvement of
over all system performance.
The 352-pin Ball Grid Array VT82C686B PCI to ISA bridge supports four
levels (double words) of line buffers, type F DMA transfers and delay
transaction to allow efficient PCI bus utilization The VT82C686B also
includes an integrated keyboard controller with PS/2 mouse support,
integrated DS12885 style real time clock with extended 256 byte CMOS
RAM, integrated master mode enhanced IDE controller with full scatter/
gather capability and extension to UltraDMA-33/66 for 33/66 MB/sec
transfer rate, integrated USB interface with root Hub and two function
ports with built-in physical layer transceivers, Distributed DMA supports,
and On Now/ ACPI compliant advanced configuration and power
management interface.
For sophisticated power management, the Via 8361 provides independent
clock stop control for the CPU/SDRAM, PCI, and AGP buses and
Dynamic CKE control for powering down of the SDRAM. A separate
suspend-well plane is implemented for the SDRAM control signals for
Suspend-to-DRAM operation. Coupled with the VT82C686B south bridge
chip, a complete power conscious PC motherboard can be implemented
with no external TTLs.
The Via 8361 chipset is ideal for high performance, high quality, high
energy efficient and high integration desktop AGP / PCI computer
systems.
VT82C686B
The VT82C686B PSIPC (PCI Super-I/O integrated Peripheral Controller)
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is a high integration, high performance, power-efficient, and high
compatibility device that supports AMD and non-AMD based processor to
PCI bus bridge functionality to make a complete Microsoft
PC99-compliant PCI/ISA system In addition to complete ISA extension
bus functionality, the VT82C686B includes standard AMD ligent
peripheral controllers:
1) Master mode enhanced IDE controller with dual channel DMA engine
and interlaced dual channel commands. Dedicated FIFO coupled with
scatter and gather master mode operation allows high performance
transfers between PCI and IDE \devices. In addition to standard PIO and
DMA mode operation, the VT82C686B also supports the UltraDMA-33
standard to allow reliable data transfer rates up to 33MB/sec throughput.
The VT82C686B also supports the UltraDMA-66 standard. The IDE
controller is SFF-8038I v1.0 and Microsoft Windows-family compliant.
2) Universal Serial Bus controller that is USB v1.1 and Universal HCI
v1.1 compliant. The VT82C686B includes the root hub with four
function ports with integrated physical layer transceivers. The USB
controller allows hot plug and play and isochronous peripherals to be
inserted into the system with universal driver support. The controller
also implements legacy keyboard and mouse support so that legacy
software can run transparently in non-USB-aware operating system
environment.
3) Keyboard controller with PS2 mouse support.
4) Real Time Clock with 256 byte extended CMOS. In addition to the
standard ISA RTC functionality, the integrated RTC also includes the
date alarm, century field, and other enhancements for compatibility with
the ACPI standard.
5) Hardware monitoring subsystem for managing system/ motherboard
voltage levels, temperatures, and fan speeds
6) Full System Management Bus (SMBus) interface.
7) Two 16550-compatible serial I/O ports with infrared communications
port option. A third serial port is available to be dedicated to the IR
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interface.
8) Integrated PCI-mastering dual full-duplex direct-sound
AC97-link-compatible sound system. Hardware soundblaster-pro and
hardware-assisted FM blocks are included for Windows DOS box and
real-mode DOS compatibility. Loopback capability is also implemented
for directing mixed audio streams into USB and 1394 speakers for high
quality digital audio
9) Two game ports and One MIDI port
10) ECP/EPP-capable parallel port
11) Standard floppy disk drive interface
12) Distributed DMA capability for support O ISA legacy DMA over the
PCI bus. Serial IRQ is also supported for docking and non-docking
application.
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13) Plug and Play controller that allows complete steerability of all PCI
interrupts and internal interrupts/ DMA channels to any interrupt
channel. One additional steerable interrupt channel is provided to allow
plug and play and reconfigurability of onboard peripherals for Windows
family compliance.
The VT82C686B also enhances the functionality of the standard ISA
peripherals. The integrated interrupt controller supports both edge and
level triggered interrupts channel by channel. The integrated DMA
controller supports type F DMA in addition to standard ISA DMA modes.
Compliant with the PCI2.2 specification, the VT82C686B supports
delayed transactions and remote power management so that slower ISA
peripherals do not block the traffic of the PCI bus. Special circuitry is built
in to allow concurrent operation without causing dead lock even in a
PCI-to PCI bridge environment. The chip also includes eight levels
(doublewords) of line buffers from the PCI bus to the ISA bus to further
enhance overall system performance.
1-10 I/O INTERFACE CONTROLLER
The motherboard uses the VT82C686B Super-I/O controller which
features:
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Supports 2 serial ports, IR port, parallel port, and floppy disk
controller functions
Two UARTs for Complete Serial Ports
Even, odd, stick or no parity bit generation and detection
Programmable baud rate generator
High speed baud rate (230Kbps, 460Kbps) support
Independent transmit/receiver FIFOs
Modem Control
Plug and play with 96 base IO address and 12 IRQ options
One dedicated IR port
Third serial port dedicated to IR function
IR function either through the two complete serial ports or the
third dedicated port
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Infrared-IrDA (HPSIR) and ASK (Amplitude Shift Keyed) IR
Multi-mode parallel port
Standard mode, ECP and EPP support
Plug and play with 192 base IO address, 12 IRQ and 4 DMA
options
Floppy Disk Controller
16bytes of FIFO
Data rates up to 1Mbps
Perpendicular recording driver support
Two FDDs with drive swap support
Plug and play with 48 base IO address, 12 IRQ and 4 DMA
options
The Setup program provides configuration option for the I/O controller.
1-10.1 Serial Ports
The motherboard has one 9-pin D-Sub serial port connectors located on
the back panel. The NS16C5450-compatible UARTs support data transfers
at speeds up to 115.2 Kbits/sec with BIOS support.
1-10.2 Parallel Port
The connector for the multimode bi-directional parallel port is a 25-pin
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D-Sub connector located on the back panel of the motherboard. In the
Setup program, there are four options for parallel port operation:
Compatible (standard mode)
Bi-directional (PS/2 compatible)
Bi-directional EPP. A driver from the peripheral manufacturer is
required for operation.
Bi-directional high-speed ECP
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1-10.3 Diskette Drive Controller
The I/O controller is software compatible with the 82077 diskette drive
controller and supports both PC-AT and PS/2 modes. In the Setup program,
the diskette drive interface can be configured for the following diskette
drive capacities and sizes.
360 KB, 5.25-inch
1.2 MB, 5.25-inch
720 KB, 3.5-inch
1.2 MB. 3.5-inch (driver required)
1.25-1.44 MB, 3.5-inch
2.88 MB, 3.5-inch
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1-10.4 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Interface
PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors are located on the back panel of the
motherboard. The +5 V lines to keyboard and mouse connectors are
protected with a fuse that prevents motherboard components from being
damaged when an over-current condition occurs.
Note
The mouse and keyboard can be plugged into either PS/2 connector.
Power to the computer should be turned off before a keyboard or mouse is
connected or disconnected.
The keyboard controller contains code, which provides the traditional
keyboard and mouse control functions, and also supports Power On/Reset
password protection. Power On/Reset password can be specified in the
BIOS Setup program.
The keyboard controller also supports the hot-key sequence
<Ctrl><Alt><Del>, software reset. This key sequence resets the
computer’s software by jumping to the beginning of the BIOS code and
running the Power On Self Test (POST).
1-10.5 Infrared Support
On the front panel I/O connector, there are six pins that support Hewlett
Packard HSDL-1000 compatible infrared (IR) transmitters and receivers.
In the Setup program, Serial Port B can be direct4d to a connected IR
device. (In this case, the Serial Port B connector on the back panel cannot
be used.) The IR connection can be used to transfer files to or from
portable devices like laptops, PDAs, and printers. The Infrared Data
Association (IrDA) specification supports data transfers of 115Kbits/sec at
a distance of 1 meter.
1-11 HARDWARE MONITOR
The optional hardware monitor subsystem provides low-cost
instrumentation capabilities. The features of the hardware monitor
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subsystem include:
An integrated ambient temperature sensor
Fan speed sensors, which monitor the fan 1 and fan 2 connector.
Power supply voltage monitoring to detect levels above or below
acceptable values
When suggested ratings for temperature, fan speed, or voltage are
exceeded, an interrupt is activated. The hardware monitor component
connects to the SMBus.
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1-12 WAKE ON LAN TECHNOLOGY
Wake on LAN technology enables remote wakeup of the computer
through a network. Wake on LAN technology requires a PCI add-in
network interface card (NIC) with remote wakeup capabilities. The remote
wakeup connector on the NIC must be connected to the onboard Wake on
LAN connector. The NIC monitors network traffic at the Ethernet interface;
upon detecting a Magic Packet, the NIC asserts a wakeup signal that
powers up the computer. This feature uses the Wake on LAN connector.
CAUTION
For Wake on LAN, the 5-V standby line for the power supply must be
capable of delivering +5V ±5 % at 720 mA. Failure to provide adequate
standby current when implementing Wake on LAN can damage the power
supply.
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Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Congratulations on your purchase of SY-K7VEMPRO Motherboard. You
are about to install and connect your new Motherboard.
Note:
anti-static packaging until you have made the following
preparations.
2-1 PREPARATIONS
Gather and prepare all the following hardware equipment to complete the
installation successfully:
1. Socket 462 processor with built-in CPU cooling fan (boxed type).
Do not unpack the Motherboard from its protective
Note:
CPU cooling fan requires the installation of a CPU support stand.
2. DIMM memory module (s)
3. Computer case and chassis with adequate power supply unit
4. Monitor
5. PS/2 Keyboard
6. Pointing Device (PS/2 mouse)
7. Speaker(s) (optional)
8. Disk Drives: HDD, CD-ROM, Floppy drive…
9. External Peripherals: Printer, Plotter, and Modem (optional)
10. Internal Peripherals: Modem and LAN cards (optional)
This Motherboard supports non-boxed type CPUs. The heavier
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2-2 UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD
When unpacking the Motherboard, check for the following items:
The SY-K7VEMPRO VT8361 AGP/PCI Motherboard
This Quick Start Guide
The Installation CD-ROM
SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM
One IDE Device ATA 66 Flat Cable
One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable
One Heat Sink Compound
One Serial port flat cable with a 9-pin connector
Warning: Do not unpack the Motherboard from its anti-static
packaging until you are ready to install it.
Like most electronic equipment, your Motherboard may be damaged by
electrostatic discharge. To avoid permanent damage to components ground
yourself while working by using a grounding strap. Otherwise, ground
yourself frequently by touching the unpainted portion of the computer
chassis to drain the static charges.
Handle the Motherboard carefully, holding it by the edges.
You are now ready to start the installation.
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2-3 INSTALLATION GUIDE
We will now begin the installation of the Motherboard. Please follow the
step-by-step procedure designed to lead you to a complete and correct
installation.
Warning: Turn off the power to the Motherboard, system
chassis, and peripheral devices before performing any work on
the Motherboard or system.
BEGIN THE INSTALLATION
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2-3.1 CPU Installation
Your SY-K7VEMPRO motherboard comes with a CPU retention set kit.
The retention set is used to hold the processor attached to the Socket 462
CPU connector on the motherboard.
Mark your CPU Frequency:
your CPU that should be clearly marked on the CPU cover.
Record the working frequency of
FSB 200MHz Athlon
750MHz (100 x 7.5) 800MHz (100 x 8.0) 850MHz (100 x 8.5) 900MHz (100 x 9.0)
950MHz (100 x 9.5) 1000MHz (100 x 10.0) 1.1GHz (100 x 11.0) 1.2GHz (100 x 12.0)
1.3GHz (100 x13.0)
FSB 200MHz Duron
600MHz (100 x 6.0) 650MHz (100 x 6.5) 700MHz (100 x 7.0) 750MHz (100 x 7.5)
800MHz (100 x 8.0) 850MHz (100 x 8.5) 900MHz (100 x 9.0) 950MHz (100 x 9.5)
FSB 266MHz Athlon
1GHz (133 x 7.5) 1.13GHz (133 x 8.5) 1.2GHz (133 x 9.0) 1.33GHz (133 x 10.0)
Follow these instructions to install your Socket 462 processor correctly.
1. Lift the socket handle up to a vertical position.
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2. Align the blunt edge of the CPU with the matching pinhole
distinctive edge on the socket.
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3. Seat the processor in the socket completely and without forcing.
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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 will ensure system stability. The fan
prevents overheating, therefore prolonging the life of your
CPU.
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CPU Fan Mount Procedure:
motherboard, please follow these instruction on how to mount the CPU fan
properly.
To prevent scratch or damage on the
1. Apply thermal paste to the die of the CPU.
2.Carefully mount the fan on top of the CPU and clip-on the first lock.
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3.Clip-on the second lock and please make sure not to damage/scratch the
board.
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4. The fans power connector should be connected to CPUFAN1.
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DIMM1
DIMM2
Note: If the fan is defective or Power connector is not connected to CPUFAN1, the
system will enable FOC function see below for more information on FOC
function.
FOC ( Fan-Off Control )
The newly designed SOYO “FOC” is based on the concept of total
protection for CPU, which is very different from currently seen on the
market. The H/W control function is used to see a passive security system
of monitoring and warning. “FOC”, designed by SOYO, gives emphasis
on the concept of total protection. S/W Simultaneous Signal Follow-ups
techniques and Auto Power Off System are included to prevent all possible
damage caused by the MAL-functioning of the CPU fan. With the help of
“O/S On Time Monitoring And Warning” function, provided by the H/W
monitoring system, the double-protection purpose is achieved.
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“FOC” includes the following functions:
(1) Simultaneous Signal Follow Ups: Before the system enters the O/S,
H/W will detect the signals of the CPU fan pins, get their
revolution information and send it to the BIOS.
(2) Auto Power Off System: If the BIOS gets the information of CPU
fan revolution, it goes on working normally. If not, it will
inform the system and have the power supply disconnected
immediately. Thus, the CPU is protected from over heating.
Note: The following must be observed to secure the normal functioning of
“Fan-Off Control”:
1. CPU fan with sensor pins must be used.
2. CPU fans approved by AMD are strongly recommended.
3. The “HOT KEY” function is provided for the CPU fans without
sensor pins, to avoid the power off. Users may press the “Insert”
key to jump over the “Power Off” mode; go to the BIOS and
disable “FOC”. Now system can be booted normally.
4. The power connector of the CPU fan must be connected to the
specified “CPU Fan Connector” on the motherboard to secure the
normal functioning of the system.
We provide the following User-Friendly protection features:
1.Fan-Off Control : The motherboard detects the status of the CPU
fan and protects the CPU by automatically disconnecting the
power supply. The default value of this function is Enable. After
booting up, the user may disable it.
2.CPU Socket Sticker : Users will find a sticker on the CPU socket,
which reminds them of the correct usage of the K7 CPU.
3. Heat Dissipation Paste: Heat Dissipation Paste is included for all
Socket-A motherboards, to enhance the heat dissipation
capability.
Furthermore, we strongly recommend our users to enable the function of H/W
monitoring in the BIOS. This function, together with the FOC, provide the total
protection to the CPU and allow it to maximize its performance.
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