SY-K7VMP
Motherboard
Introduction The SOYO CD
Hardware
Installation
Setup
Quick BIOS
Quick Start Guide
Audio Driver
USB 2.0 Driver
Installation
Installation
SOYO™
1. AGP cards running at 3.3V are not supported, only AGP cards running at 1.5V
can be used in this mainboard.
2. Please read the user guide before proceeding with your installations. Serious
damage may occur if the procedure is not followed properly.
3. If you have any problem getting your system to work, please follow the
troubleshooting tips in your user guide.
4. For immediate Technical questions, please visit
http://www.soyousa.com/support and http://www.soyousa.com/kb.
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SOYO™
SY-K7VMP Motherboard
AMD® K7 Athlon & Duron
VIA KM400 AGP/PCI Motherboard
100/133/166 MHz Front Side Bus supported
ATX Form F ac to r
Copyright © 2003 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".
K7VMP Series - Version P1.0- Edition: July 2003
* These specifications are subject to amend without notice
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processors
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Introduction
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Congratulations on your purchase of the
Guide 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 SY-K7VMP motherboard User’s Manual that
came with your motherboard.
Introduction
SY-K7VMP
motherboard. This Quick Start
Unpacking
When unpacking the motherboard, check for the following
items:
The SY-K7VMP AGP/PCI Motherboard
The user manual
The Installation CD-ROM
One IDE Device ATA 133 Flat Cable
One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable
One Heat Sink Compound
One 1394 Bracket
One Back Panel
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Quick Start Guide
USB 1/USB 2
COM A
VGA out
USBLAN
MIC IN / Center & Bass out
Audio out / Front out
Audio in / Rear out
PS/2 KB
Connector
PS/2 MousePS/2 Mouse
Connector
PRT
LAN Connector
CDSPDO
COM2
AC97
codec
I/O
CHIP
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2
8
2
1
ATX Pow er
J30
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1
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1
LAN Chip
AUXIN1
CDIN1
PCI Slot #3
3
USB20_1
ABR
PCI Slot #1
PCI Slot #2
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PCI Slot #4
PCI Slot #5
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T6307
IDE 1IDE 2
3V
Lithium
Battery
JP5
Introduction
SIRCON
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5
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GAME1
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FW1
6
5101
5101
FW2
FLP
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Key Features
Introduction
CPU
Chipset
VGA
Memory
AGP
PCI
Supports AMD 462 pins Socket A processors :
Athlon XP (Palomino/Thoroughbred/Barton)
(200/266/333 MHz FSB)
Duron/Morgan
SOYO COMBO Setup CMOS setup menu for
complete and easy changing of your CPU settings
in CMOS setup, making jumpers obsolete.
VIA® KM400/ 8235 Chipset
UniChrome™ 2D/3D Graphics with motion
compensation
Supports PC2100 and PC2700 DDR
(non-registered and non-ECC) memory modules.
SOYO COMBO Setup menu, to fully configure your
memory settings.
1x AGP master 4x/8x slot (1.5v only)
5x 32-bit bus master PCI slots
Super I/O
Storage
USB 2.0
IEEE 1394
ITE IT8705F Super I/O controller supporting :
Floppy disk controller
Parallel port (SPP, EPP and ECP compliant)
2x 16550A compatible RS232 serial ports ( 1x rear,
1x motherboard connector)
IrDA compatible infrared port
Gameport header
PS/2 Keyboard and mouse
Hardware monitor for monitoring temperatures,
voltages and fan speeds in the system.
8235 Integrated Parallel ATA controller supporting up to
4x UDMA 33/66/100/133 Parallel ATA devices.
6x USB 2.0 compliant ports (4x on rear IO panel, 2x
motherboard connectors.
Onboard VIA VT6307 IEEE1394 Firewire controller with
2x motherboard connectors
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Sound
Network
BIOS
Software
Industry standards
Onboard VIA VT1616 6 channel Audio Codec
10/100 MBps 100Base-T Ethernet controller, supporting
Wake-On-Lan (WOL)
Power Failure resume function to allow the system
to turn on or off after a power failure, which is
indispensable for server systems.
Wake On Ring and Power On by Alarm to allow
your system to wake up from suspend or power on
through the modem or RTC alarm.
Multiple boot, allowing your system to boot from for
example CD-ROM
SOYO Hardware Doctor allowing you to fully
monitor and control your system
SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM containing free bonus
software.
This motherboard is compliant with the following industry
standards :
Introduction
Microsoft PC99
FCC
ACPI
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Installation
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 SY-K7VMP motherboard User's Manual and Technical Reference
online manual on the CD-ROM package that came with your motherboard.
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-K7VMP
motherboard. For detailed information,
Gather and prepare all necessary components to complete the installation successfully:
Socket A processor with CPU cooling fan (boxed type)
DDR SDRAM module(s)
Computer case with adequate power supply unit
Monitor
PS/2 or USB Keyboard
Pointing Device (PS/2 or USB Mouse)
Speaker(s) (optional)
Disk Drives: HDD, CD-ROM, Floppy drive…
External Peripherals: Printer and Modem (optional)
Internal Peripherals: Modem and LAN cards (optional)
Note:
If you want to use an external speaker connected to "Line-out" port, please make
sure to use an "amplified speaker" that can generate proper output sound volume.
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Install the Motherboard
We will now begin the installation process. Please follow the
step-by-step procedure designed to lead you to a complete and correct
installation.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 1. Install the CPU
CPU Mount Procedure:
processor that you have purchased separately, follow these instructions.
- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Install memory modules
- Install expansion cards
- Connect cables, case wires, and power supply
To m ou nt the AM D® K7 AthlonTM, AthlonTM XP & DuronTM
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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. If your FAN is not connected or connected improperly
your CPU can be permanently damaged.
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5. Set the jumpers on the FJ1 jumper block to the correct FSB for your CPU.
FJ1 100 MHz 133 MHz 166 MHz
FSB Clock Select
Installation
CPU Fan Installation
Your Socket A processor kit comes with a cooling fan. Mount the fan on the processor according to the
instructions provided by the manufacturer. The fan is a key component that will ensure system stability.
The fan prevents overheating, therefore prolonging the life of your CPU.
Note: Remember to connect the fan to the appropriate power source.
CPU Fan Mount Procedure:
please follow the instructions on how to mount the CPU fan properly.
1. Apply thermal paste to the die of the CPU.
To prevent scratch or damage on the motherboard,
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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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