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Congratulations on your new purchase of SOYO KT333
DRAGON Plus
This new motherboard offers support for ultra fast DDR400 memory.
However, since DDR400 is not a JEDEC (The Joint Electron Device
Engineering Council) approved memory specification, some users might
experience DDR400 incompatibilities as a result of discrepancy in memory
manufacturing.
In an effort to provide our customers the highest product quality and
performance, SOYO has tested a number of memory modules to ensure
compatibility. Please visit our web site at
http://www.soyousa.com/products/proddesc.php?id=176
on Recommended Memory.
motherboard for the AMD platform!
for information
In some cases BIOS upgrade might be required to take advantage of this
new feature. Please refer to our Support section on the web site for more
information.
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Motherboard
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AMD Athlon & Duron Processors Supported
VIA KT333CE AGP/PCI Motherboard
100/133/166 MHz Front Side Bus supported
ATX Form Factor
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User's Manual
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SOYO
™
SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus
Copyright © 2003 by SOYO Computer Inc.
Trademarks:
SOYO is a registered trademark of SOYO Computer Inc. All trademarks are
properties of their owners.
Product Rights:
All names of the product and corporate mentioned in this publication are used for
identification purposes only. The registered trademarks and copyrights belong to
their respective companies.
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All rights reserved. This manual has been copyrighted by SOYO Computer Inc. No
part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated into any
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Disclaimer:
SOYO Computer Inc. makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents
of this manual. We reserve the right to amend the manual or revise the specifications
of the product described in it from time to time without obligation to notify any
person of such revision or amend. The information contained in this manual is
provided to our customers for general use. Customers should be aware that the
personal computer field is subject to many patents. All of our customers should
ensure that their use of our products does not infringe upon any patents. It is the
policy of SOYO Computer Inc. to respect the valid patent rights of third parties and
not to infringe upon or to cause others to infringe upon such rights.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that some SOYO motherboards are designed with overclocking
features and may allow users to run the components beyond manufacturer's
recommended specifications. Overclocking beyond manufacturer's specifications is
not recommended nor endorsed by SOYO, Inc. and will void your manufacturer's
warranty. Overclocking beyond manufacturer's specifications is not encouraged and
should be assumed at the user's own risk. Unsafe overclocking can damage the user's
system or cause serious personal injury. If the user is unsure or in doubt about
overclocking, please seek professional advise. SOYO, Inc. is not responsible for any
direct or indirect damage resulting from overclocking.
Restricted Rights Legend:
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in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software
clause at 252.277-7013.
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".
Edition: September 2003
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION..............................1
1-1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................1
1-2 UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD ...........................1
1-3 KEY FEATURES ..............................................................2
1-4 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD .............................6
1-5 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS........6
1-6 SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT....... 7
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CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................10
2-1 PREPARATIONS............................................................10
2-2 INSTALLATION GUIDE ...............................................11
2-3 QUICK BIOS SETUP.....................................................38
CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY................................................43
3-1 SOYO COMBO SETUP .................................................46
3-2 STANDARD CMOS SETUP..........................................54
3-3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ....................................58
3-4 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES .............................62
3-5 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS.....................................67
3-6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP................................73
3-7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS.......................................79
SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS
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3-8 PC HEALTH STATUS ....................................................82
3-9 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS ....................................84
3-10 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS...................................85
3-11 SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ..................................86
3-12 SET USER PASSWORD ................................................87
CHAPTER 4 DRIVERS INSTALLATION........................................89
CHAPTER 5 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION............................97
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CHAPTER 6 VIA LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION...........................98
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
TROUBLESHOOTING AT FIRST START
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Chapter 1
MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION
1-1 INTRODUCTION
The SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus AGP/PCI motherboard is a high
performance Socket A, ATX form-factor system board. The SY-KT333
DRAGON Plus uses VIA Chipset technology and supports AMD Socket
class processors. This motherboard is fully compatible with industry
standards and adds many technical enhancements.
1-2 UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD
When unpacking the motherboard, check for the following items:
The SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus AGP/PCI motherboard
The user manual
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 Back Panel
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Warn ing :
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.
1-3 KEY FEATURES
CPU SUPPORT
The SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus supports the following AMD®K7 CPUs:
Supports 200/266/333 MHz Front Side Bus Athlon /XP CPU
(750MHz ~ 2600+)
Duron /Morgan CPU (650MHZ ~ 1.3GHz)
Newly released AMD Socket A CPUs may be supported by the SY-KT333
DRAGON Plus. Please check the FAQ at http://www.soyo.com
for further
information.
CPU SETTINGS
The SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus provides the user with a very complete and
convenient CPU setting environment. The CPU settings are all adjusted
through the special SOYO COMBO page in the BIOS, therefore rendering
the use of jumpers obsolete.
CPU FSB Frequency
The SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus supports a wide range of CPU FSB frequency
settings:
100~255MHz for 100MHz/ 133MHz /166MHz FSB CPU
For accuracy and to maximize the board’s overclocking potential, the CPU FSB
frequency can be set up by 1 MHz increment. Please refer to Section 2-3 Quick
BIOS Setup for further information. This ensures that the SY-KT333 DRAGON
Plus has an overwhelming overclocking potential.
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CPU Ratio Select
The SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus supports a wide range of multipliers:
5.0x, 5.5x, 6.0x, 6.5x, 7.0x, 7.5x, 8.0x, 8.5x, 9.0x, 9.5x, 10.0x, 10.5x, 11.0x,
11.5x, 12.0x, 12.5x, 13.0x, 13.5x, 14.0x, 15.0x, 16.0x, 16.5x, 17.0x and
18.0x.
MEMORY SUPPORT
The SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus supports PC1600, PC2100 and PC2700 DDR
Memory module.
EXPANDABILITY
The SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus provides all the standard expansion slots, and
many more additional expansion features:
Expansion slots
SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus
1 x 32-bit bus master AGP Slot supports 4x (1.5v only).
5 x 32-bit bus master PCI slots
Enhanced IO
Floppy disk controller
2x EIDE controllers with support for up to 4 Ultra DMA 33/66
/100/133 devices
Standard/EPP/ECP parallel port
2x 16550 compatible serial ports
IrDA compatible infrared port
6x USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) connectors
2x USB port；4x USB connectors
PS/2 mouse connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
USB Support
The KT333 DRAGON Plus supports USB 1.1 and 2.0.
C-MEDIA HARDWARE AUDIO
Supports 2/4/5.1 speakers and DLS based wave table music. Also provides
professional SPDIF IN/OUT non-distortion digital interface. Use the C-Media
CMI8738-MX chipset.
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LAN ON-BOARD
Supports 10/100 Mbps base-T/TX Ethernet.
SMART CARD READER PIN HEADER
Compliant with Personal Computer Smart Card(PC/SC) Working Group
standard. A smart card reader is required.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
The SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus supports advanced functions such as:
Wake-On-LAN
Some advanced network cards can wake the system up over the network,
the WOL connector is provided by the SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus to
support this function.
Multiple boot
Booting from devices such as CD-ROM.
Power on by modem or alarm
This special feature enables the system to be switched ‘”ON” from
“SUSPEND” mode though a modem or RTC alarm. Practical remote
access to switch the system on only after the modem receives a call.
FAIL SAFE
The SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus presents much added functionality to make
managing the system easy and fail-proof.
Hardware Monitor
The integrated Hardware Monitor IC and Hardware doctor software enables
the user to monitor system voltages, temperatures and FAN speeds. This
feature ensures that the user is full control of the system.
Power Failure Resume Function
This function can be set in the BIOS, and it determines whether the system
will automatically turn on again after a power failure. This useful feature is
indispensable for server systems that need to always stay connected and has
low down time.
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5VSB Indicator
This green LED gives an indication of the presence of the 5V Standby voltage.
This voltage is always fed into the motherboard and is used for functions such
as WOL.
SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM
COMPLIANCE
The SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus complies with all important industry
standards. The following underlines the reliability of the SY-KT333
DRAGON Plus, a motherboard to trust.
PC99, ACPI compliant
WARRANTY
SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus
All SOYO motherboards are back with one-year manufacturer’s warranty
from the date of purchase. Please retain your original receipt for future
warranty inquiries.
USER FRIENDLY
SOYO COMBO Setup
Jumperless design
Maximize performance at the level of BIOS：
CPU FSB frequency
PCI divider
AGP Voltage
CPU multiplier
CPU Vcore voltage
DDR RAM Clock
DDR Voltage
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1-4 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD
To avoid damage to your motherboard, please 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 set it firmly in its socket.
Warn ing : Do not apply power if the motherboard appears
damaged. If there is damage to the board, contact your dealer
immediately.
1-5 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS
Be 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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PS/2 KB
Connector
PS/2 Mouse
Connector
USB 1_2
COM 1
COM 2
LINE-OUT
LINE-IN
MIC
PRT
GAME PORT
H/W
Audio
CD_SPDIF
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Super
I/O
ATX Power
12
J30
JP44
3
WOL
Header
1
IDE 2
IDE 1
PHY
AGP Slot
PCI Slot #1
1
4
PCI Slot #2
PCI Slot #3
PCI Slot #4
PCI Slot #5
3V
Lithium
Battery
T8235
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HighPoi nt
IDE RAID
CHIP
FDC1
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Back Panel
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1-7 SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus MOTHERBOARD
COMPONENTS
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A MIC & LAN LED Connector
B ATX Power Supply Connector
C LAN PHY
D Chassis Cooling Fan Connector
E Socket A Connector
F VIA KT333CE North Bridge Chip
G DDR DIMM Banks
H CPU Cooling Fan Connector
I ABR Buzzer
J Bus Mastering EIDE/ATAPI Ports
K AGP Slot
L CD-IN Connector
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M Chassis Cooling Fan Connector
N Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Port
O Front Panel Connectors
P VIA VT8235 South Bridge Chip
Q CMOS Clear Jumper
R 5V Stand-By Indicator LED
S 3V Lithium Battery
T USB 2.0 Connector
U Serial Infrared (IrDA) Device Header
V Smart Card Reader Connector
W Flash BIOS
X ITE I/O Chip
Y Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Header
Z CD_SPDIF Connector
AA 32-bit PCI Mastering Slots
AB C-Media Onboard Audio Chip
AC SPK5 Connector
AD Back panel Connectors
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Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Congratulations on owning a-SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus. You are about to
install and connect your new motherboard.
Note:
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 A processor with built-in CPU cooling fan (boxed type)
2. DDR RAM module (s)
Do not unpack the motherboard from its protective anti-static
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)
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2-2 INSTALLATION GUIDE
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- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 2- Install memory modules
Step 3- Install expansion cards
Step 4- Connect cables, case wires, and power supply
Step 5
Step 6- Install supporting software tools. See Chapter 4 for more info.
- Power on and enter BIOS setup
Warn ing :
peripheral devices before performing any work on the motherboard or
system.
Turn off the power to the motherboard, system chassis, and
BEGIN THE INSTALLATION
Step 1 Install the CPU
CPU Mount Procedure:
Duron
TM
processor that you have purchased separately, follow these instructions.
To mount the AMD® K7 Athlon, Athlon XP &
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.
SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus
3. Seat the processor in the socket completely and without forcing.
4. Then close the socket handle to secure the CPU in place.
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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. It prevents overheating,
therefore prolonging the life of your CPU.
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:
motherboard, please follow the instructions on how to mount the CPU fan properly.
1. Apply thermal paste to the die of the CPU.
2. Make sure that the retaining clip is in this position before trying to install the
To prevent scratch or damage on the
heatsink. Notice that the clip is not symmetrical. The long end always
attaches to the top of the socket (the end that reads “Socket 462”), while the
short end engages the bottom of the socket. No matter which heatsink is
used, the clip is always installed in the same manner.
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3. To install this clip, push firmly only on the end of the clip. To install the
clip, typically requires 12 to 24 pounds of force.
4. The fans power connector should be connected to CPUFAN1.
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DIMM3DIMM1
Note: If the fan is defective or Power connector is not connected to CPUFAN1,
the system will enable Fan Off Control function. See below for more
information on FOC function.
When the CPU temperature exceeds the temperature set in the CPU Temp.
Protection in the BIOS setup, SOYO’s Anti burn Regulator (ABR) will
automatically shutdown the system and beep until the power button is
press for one time. For more info about ABR, check pages 17.
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. S/W Simultaneous Signal Follow-ups techniques and Auto Power Off
System are included to prevent all possible damage caused by the
malfunctioning of the CPU fan. With the help of “O/S On Time Monitoring And
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Warning” function, provided by the H/W monitoring system, the
double-protection purpose is achieved.
“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 receives the information of CPU
fan revolution, it continues to function normally. If no signal is received,
it will inform the system and disconnects the power supply immediately
to protect the CPU from overheating.
Note: The following must be observed to secure the normal functioning of
“Fan-Off Control”:
1. FOC only works on CPUFAN 1.
2. CPU fan with sensor pins must be used.
3. CPU fans approved by AMD are strongly recommended.
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.
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. 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, provides the total
protection to the CPU and allows it to maximize its performance.
Note:
FOC will only work during BOOT-up. Once the system enters the
operating system, FOC will be disable.
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ABR (Anti Burn Regulator)
SOYO's ABR (Anti Burn Regulator) is specially designed hardware circuits that
works hand in hand with the CPU’s internal sensor in monitoring the
temperature of the CPU and prevent it from overheating.
Once the heat accumulated in the CPU is over the set limit. ABR will
automatically shut down the system power and warns you with a beeping sound.
To de-activate the beeping sound, un-plug the AC power cord. We
recommend you to check the cause of the overheating and let the processor cool
down before powering on the system.
Note: ABR supports AMD Athlon XP and Morgan CPU.
Thunderbird and Duron CPU is not supported
Step 2 Install Memory Module
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Your board comes with three DIMM sockets, providing support for up to 3GB
of main memory using unbuffered and non-ECC DIMM modules from 128MB
to 1GB. 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 100MHz DRAM
speed, use PC1600 memory; for 133MHz DRAM speed, use PC2100 memory;
for 166MHz DRAM speed, use PC2700 memory.
Memory Configuration Table
Number of Memory
DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3
Modules
RAM Type DDR RAM (non-register & non-ECC)
Memory Module Size
128 / 256 / 512 / 1024 MB
(MB)
Step 3 Install Expansion Card
The motherboard has 1 AGP slot and 5 PCI slots.
1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before inserting the
expansion card into the computer.
2. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
3. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
1
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4. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
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5. Install related driver from the operating system.
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AGP Slot
This motherboard supports AGP 4x VGA CARD.
Insert the AGP VGA card into the AGP slot. Then connect the monitor
information cable to the AGP card back plane external connector.
Assigned Interrupt Table for PCI Device
PCI Device INT
AGP A
PCI slot 1/5 A
PCI slot 2 B
PCI slot 3 C
PCI slot 4 D
On-board Audio D
Step 4 Connect cables, case wires, and power supply
A. IDE Device Installation (HDD, CD-ROM)
□
Primary
ID
IDE 2IDE 1
Secondary
IDE
Pin -1
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This motherboard offers two primary and two secondary IDE device connectors
(IDE1, IDE2), can support up to four high-speed Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
HDD or CD-ROM.
Connect one side of the ATA 66/100 flat cable to the IDE device (HDD or
CD-ROM) and plug the other end to the primary (IDE1) or secondary (IDE2)
directionally keyed IDE connector on the motherboard. The ATA 66/100/133
cable is backward compatible with ATA33 HDDs.
This motherboard can support up to 4 HDDs.
80-Conductor
ATA 66/100
Flat Cable
1
1
40-pin
39
39
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B. Floppy Drive Installation
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Pin -1
FDC
□
Floppy Drive
Connector
The system supports 5 possible floppy drive types: 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB,
2.88 MB, and LS-120.
Connect one side of the 34-pin flat cable to the floppy drive and plug the other
end to the floppy drive connector on the motherboard.
This motherboard can support up to 1 floppy drives.
1
1
33
33
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Front Panel Connections
C.
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Power LED
Reset
PWRBT
Speaker
HDD LED
□
Plug the computer case's front panel devices to the corresponding headers on the
motherboard.
1. Power LED
Please install according to the following pin assignment: pin 1,3 are for Power
LED.
Power LED
Pin Assignment
GNDNCVCC
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2. Reset
Plug the Reset push-button cable into the 2-pin Reset header on the motherboard.
Pushing the Reset button on the front panel will cause the system to restart the
boot-up sequence.
SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus
Reset Pin Assignment
1
Power Good GND
3. Speaker
Attach the 4-pin PC speaker cable from the case to the Speaker header on the
motherboard.
Speaker Pin Assignment
Speaker outNCNCVCC
4. IDE LED
Attach the 2-pin IDE device LED cable to the corresponding IDE LED header
on the motherboard. This will cause the LED to light up when an IDE (HDD,
CD-ROM) device is active.
HDD LED Pin Assignment
_
+
LED Anode LED Cathode
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5. ATX Power On/Off Switch
Attach the 2-pin momentary type switch to the PWRBT header for turning ON
or OFF your ATX power supply.
PWRBT Pin Assignment
1
Power On/Off GND
D. Back Panel Connections
All external devices such as the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, printer, modem,
USB can be plugged directly onto the motherboard back panel.
Only after you have fixed and locked the motherboard to the computer case can
you start connecting the external peripheral devices.
When connecting an external device, use the following figure to locate and
identify which back panel connector to plug the device to.
USB 1_2
COM 1
COM 2
PS/2 KB
Connector
PS/2 Mouse
Connector
LINE-OUT
LINE-IN
MIC
PRT
GAME PORT
□
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1. Onboard Serial Ports COM1/COM2
External peripherals that use serial transmission scheme include:
- serial mouse
- modem
Plug the serial device cables directly into the COM1/COM2 9-pin male
connectors located at the rear panel of the motherboard.
2. Parallel Port PRT
This parallel port is used to connect the printer or other parallel devices.
Plug the parallel device cable into the 25-pin female connector located at the
rear panel of the motherboard.
3. PS/2 Keyboard
Plug the keyboard jack directly into the 6-pin female PS/2 keyboard connector
located at the rear panel of the motherboard.
Pin6
NC
Pin4
VCC
Pin2
NC
Pin5
KBD Clock
Pin3
GND
Pin1
KBD DATA
4. PS/2 Mouse
Similarly, plug the mouse jack directly into the 6-pin female PS/2 mouse
connector.
Pin6
NC
Pin5
Mouse Clock
Pin4
VCC
Pin2
NC
Pin3
GND
Pin1
Mouse DATA
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5. Universal Serial Bus (USB1/USB2, USB20_1/USB20_2)
This motherboard provides 6 USB ports for your additional devices. Plug the
USB device jack into the available USB connector USB1 or USB2.
USB20_1 and USB20_2 are available. To make use of these USB ports,
purchase a USB cable from your dealer. The lay-out of USB20_1, USB20_2 are
as follows:
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USB1, USB2, USB20_1 and USB20_2 supports USB 2.0 devices.
6. Onboard Game port/audio
This motherboard provides Joystick port and audio.
- Attach the joystick cable to the 15-pin GAME port at the rear panel of you
motherboard.
- This motherboard features three built-in audio-stereo ports (labeled
GND
GND
(+)Data
(-)Data
Power
10
9
8
7
6
4
3
2
1
GND
(+)Data
(-)Data
Power
line-out, line-in, and mic jack) convenient to directly plug-in all your
external audio devices.
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E. Other Connections
1. Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
Attach the 3-pin connector from the LAN card that supports the Wake-On-LAN
(WOL) function to the JP44 header on the motherboard. This WOL function lets
users wake up the connected computer through the LAN card.
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Please install according to the following pin assignment:
Wake-On-LAN
JP44 Pin Assignment
3
2
1
MP-Wake-Up
GND
5VSB
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2. Standard Infrared (SIRCON)
Plug the 5-pin infrared device cable to the SIRCON header.
This will enable the infrared transfer function. This motherboard meets both the
ASKIR and HPSIR specifications.
Please install according to the following pin assignment:
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Standard Infrared
(SIRCON) Connector
SIRCON Pin Assignment
VCC
12
IRRX
3
4
GND
5
IRTX
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3. Cooling Fan Installation
(1) CPU Cooling Fan (CPUFAN1,CPUFAN2)
After you have seated the CPU properly on the processor, attach the 3-pin fan
cable to the CPUFAN connector on the motherboard. The fan will stop when the
system enters into Suspend Mode. (Suspend mode can be enabled from the
BIOS Setup Utility, [POWER MANAGEMENT] menu.)
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To avoid any damage to the system, install according to the following pin
assignment:
CPU Cooling Fan
(CPUFAN1,CPUFAN2)
CPUFAN Pin Assignment
CPUFAN1
132
SENSOR12VGND
CPUFAN2
132
NC12VGND
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(2) Chassis Cooling Fan (CHAFAN1,CHAFAN2,CHAFAN3)
Some chassis also feature a cooling fan. This motherboard features a CHAFAN
connector to provide 12V power to the chassis fan. Connect the cable from the
chassis fan to the CHAFAN 3-pin connector. Install according to the following
pin assignment:
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(CHAFAN1,CHAFAN2,CHAFAN3)
Chassis Cooling Fan
CHAFAN Pin Assignment
CHAFAN1
Control
12V
SENSOR
1
2
3
CHAFAN2
132
12VGND
NC
Note:
optional.
CPUFAN must be installed on this motherboard, while CHAFAN is
CHAFAN3
GND
12V
NC
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4. CD Line-in (CDIN1,CDIN2)
This motherboard provides two CD-Line in connectors. Please connect the
4-pin audio cable from your CD-ROM drive to either CDIN1 or CDIN2. (It fits
in only one, depending on the cable that came with your CD-ROM drive)
Please install according to the following pin assignment:
CDIN1,CDIN2(CD Line-in)
CDIN1
CDIN2
5. Smart Card Reader
Pin Assigment
123 4
Left GND
GND
Left
GND
1234
Right
Right
GND
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6. SPK5 (optional)
Connect one end of the Audio flat cable to SPK5 connector in the motherboard,
and the other end to the SPDIF audio card connector. This card is optional,
Please check with your dealer if this card is included.
Please refer to the C-Media 6-channel audio solution manual for more
information on AUDIO function.
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JP1/JP2
Note: Some 5.1 speaker have different center/base assignment. Please
use the C-media Multi-Channel Audio demo software to check if sounds
coming from the center/base speaker are correct. If not, short pin 2-3 of
JP1 and JP2.
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7. CD_SPDIF
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8. MIC & LED Connector (J30)
CD_SPDIF
SPDIF IN2
12
GND
You can connect the Line-out /MIC in/LAN LED to the front panel of your PC
case. (If this option is available in your PC case.)
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A
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F. ATX Power Supply
Plug the connector from the power directly into the 20-pin male ATX PW
connector on the motherboard, as shown in the following figure.
TX Power
□
Warn ing : Follow these precautions to preserve your motherboard
from any remnant currents when connecting to ATX power supply:
Turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord of the ATX
power supply before connecting to ATX PW connector.
The KT333 DRAGON Plus requires a power supply that is approved by AMD.
Go to www.amd.com
for more info on approved power supply. Make sure the
ATX power supply can take at least 720 mA * load on the 5V Standby lead
(5VSB) to meet the standard ATX specification.
* Note: If you use the Wake-On-LAN (WOL`) function, make sure the ATX
power supply can support at least 720 mA on the 5V Standby lead (5VSB).
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Please install the ATX power according to the following pin assignment:
ATX Power
12V
5VSB
PW-OK
GND
5V
GND
5V
GND
3.3V
3.3V
5V
5V
-5V
GND
GND
GND
PS-ON
GND
-12V
3.3V
Pay special care to the directionality.
G. CMOS Clear (JP5)
In some cases the CMOS memory may contain wrong data, follow the steps
below to clear the CMOS memory.
1. Put the jumper back to 1-2 to allow writing of new data into the CMOS
memory.
2. Clear the CMOS memory by momentarily shorting pin 2-3 on jumper JP5.
This jumper can be easily identified by its white cap.
CMOS
Retain CMOS Data Clear CMOS Data
Clearing
Short pin 2-3 for
Short pin 1-2 to
at least 5
JP5 Setting
retain new
seconds to clear
settings
12 3
the CMOS
12 3
Note: You must unplug the ATX power cable from the ATX power
connector when performing the CMOS Clear operation.
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Audio Speakers connections
When using 2 channel speaker, connect the speaker cable to line-out.
If you’re using 4 channel speaker, connect the front L/R speakers to line-out and
rear L/R speakers to Line-in. make sure to set the audio software for 4 channel
speaker system. Don’t forget to set the Audio Rack software to 4 channel
system.
Line-out Line-in
Audio Upgrade
The standard configuration of KT333 DRAGON Plus motherboard supports 2
or 4-channel audio. To upgrade your DRAGON Plus on-board audio to
5.1-channel and enjoy digital sound quality, simply add a SPDIF audio
connector to the motherboard.
For more information on purchasing a compatible SPDIF audio connector,
please go to the SOYO e-Store at www.soyousa.com/commerce
.
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Step 5 Power On
You have now completed the hardware installation of your KT333 DRAGON
Plus successfully.
1. Turn the power on.
2. It takes awhile to boot-up to the system. You will hear 3 beeps before seeing a
display on the screen.
3. To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the <DEL> key while the system is
performing the diagnostic checks
Note: If you have failed to enter the BIOS, wait until the boot up
sequence is completed. Then push the RESET button and press <DEL>
key again at the beginning of boot-up, during diagnostic checks.
Repeat this operation until you get the following screen.
4. The BIOS Setup screen appears:
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
SOYO COMBO Feature PC Health Status
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail - Safe Defaults
Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password
Integrated Peripherals Set User Password
Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving
Load Optimized Defaults
Esc : Quit
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Change CPU’s Clock & Voltage
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2-3 QUICK BIOS SETUP
This motherboard does not use any hardware jumpers to set the CPU frequency.
Instead, CPU settings are software configurable with the BIOS [SOYO
COMBO FEATURE]. The [SOYO COMBO FEATURE] combines the main
parameters that you need to configure, all in one menu, for a quick setup in
BIOS.
After the hardware installation is completed, turn the power switch on,
then press the
the Award BIOS Setup program. The CMOS SETUP UTILITY will be
shown on the screen. Follow these steps to configure the CPU settings.
Standard User Setting.
For a standard User, the best way to configure the BIOS settings is to
choose “Load Optimized setup default”. This will set the BIOS to the
optimized settings. The CPU and Memory will be set automatically.
Advanced User settings
SOYO Combo Default setting.
The default setting in the SOYO Combo setup is set to “AUTO”. It can be
<DEL>
key during the system diagnostic checks to enter
.
changed to “Manual” for advance User to have better control of the BIOS.
If “Manual” option is selected, there are few rules that have to be following.
Incorrect setting will either overclock or underclock the components and
thus shorten the live of the components.
Selecting “CPU Frequency Mode” to “AUTO/Manual”.
To set the “CPU frequency Mode” to “Manual”, highlight the option using
up and down key. Press ‘Enter’ and a pop up manual will show the desire
settings. Move the ‘up’ or ‘down’ arrow key to set “Manual”, then hit ‘enter’.
The CPU frequency mode is now set to “Manual” setting, which mean you
can change the frequency of the CPU from the actual frequency. (Refer to
picture)
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SOYO COMBO Feature
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System Performance Normal
CPU Frequency Mode Auto
X Frequency 1MHz Stepping 100
X CPU To PCI Divider /3
X DRAM:AGP:PCI Clock SPD: 66: 33
DRAM Clock 133
CPU Ratio Select Auto
CPU Voltage Select Default
DDR (2.5V) Voltage Select Default
AGP (1.5V) Voltage Select Default
Advanced Tune-up Settings
C.I.H. 4-WAY Protection Disabled
Press Enter
Menu Level
Item Help
Manually set CPU frequency.
Once the “CPU Frequency Mode” is set to “Manual”, the CPU FSB (Front
side Bus speed) can be changed from the range of 0~255MHz. Of course not
all the setting will work for your CPU. For Current AMD Athlon XP, the
standard rated FSB is either 100 MHz or 133MHz. By changing your CPU
FSB to a higher speed other than it is rated is called ‘overclock’. The
maximum speed your CPU can be overclocked is depended on your
components. This can be determine by gradually increase your CPU FSB
until it started to lock your system up. To change the CPU Frequency,
highlight the “Frequency 1MHz Stepping” and a pop up screen will show.
You can key in the frequency your CPU can run follow by the ‘Enter’ key.
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SOYO COMBO Feature
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System Performance Normal
CPU Frequency Mode Manual
Frequency 1MHz Stepping 100
CPU To PCI Divider /3
DRAM:AGP:PCI Clock SPD: 66: 33
DRAM Clock 133
CPU Ratio Select Auto
CPU Voltage Select Default
DDR (2.5V) Voltage Select Default
AGP (1.5V) Voltage Select Default
Advanced Tune-up Settings
C.I.H. 4-WAY Protection Disabled
Onboard 6Ch H/W Audio Enabled
Press Enter
Menu Level
Item Help
Overclocking a CPU is at your own risk. It may permanently damage your
CPU and void your warranty.
Changing “CPU to PCI Divider”.
Once the frequency of the CPU is changed, the next (most important) thing
to do is to change the “CPU to PCI Divider”. The purpose of the divider is to
allow the PCI bus to run at the standard “33MHz” or close to the standard
PCI bus speed. Here is the table to show the recommended divider to pick
associate with the frequency.
Tabl e
CPU FSB (MHz) 100~119 120~133 134~149 150~166 161~200 200~255
CPU/PCI divider 3 4 4 5 5 6
PCI BUS (MHz) 33 ~ 40 30 ~ 33 33 ~ 37.5 30 ~ 33 33 ~ 40 33~42.5
From the table it provide the desire PCI bus ranging from 30 ~ 40 MHz. The
most safe range is between 30 ~ 37.5 MHz.
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Changing “CPU ratio” (Multiplier)
The ratio (or multiplier) of the CPU can be changed depend on the CPU.
Some CPUs are “unlocked”, which mean the ratio can be changed through
the BIOS settings. Some CPU ratio can be higher or lower than the
predefined value. Other can only be set to lower than the predefined value.
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
SOYO COMBO Feature
System Performance Normal
CPU Frequency Mode Manual
Frequency 1MHz Stepping 100
CPU To PCI Divider /3
DRAM:AGP:PCI Clock SPD: 66: 33
DRAM Clock 133
CPU Ratio Select Auto
CPU Voltage Select Default
DDR (2.5V) Voltage Select Default
AGP (1.5V) Voltage Select Default
Advanced Tune-up Settings
C.I.H. 4-WAY Protection Disabled
Onboard 6Ch H/W Audio Enabled
Press Enter
Dram clock select
Item Help
Menu Level
Dram clock can be set either “By SPD” (Serial Present Detect), which
means the BIOS will pick up the preprogrammed module setting or User can
manually pick. Bear in mind that the Dram clock can only be equal or higher
than the CPU FSB setting.
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SOYO COMBO Feature
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System Performance Normal
CPU Frequency Mode Manual
Frequency 1MHz Stepping 100
CPU To PCI Divider /3
DRAM:AGP:PCI Clock SPD: 66: 33
DRAM Clock 133
CPU Ratio Select Auto
CPU Voltage Select Default
DDR (2.5V) Voltage Select Default
AGP (1.5V) Voltage Select Default
Advanced Tune-up Settings
C.I.H. 4-WAY Protection Disabled
Onboard 6Ch H/W Audio Enabled
Press Enter
Menu Level
Item Help
Once the above settings are set, the rest of the settings are pretty much
straight forward. To prevent your components from permanently damage,
please refer to the manufacturer spec of the components that you used. Some
components have better tolerances than the other.
Note:
BIOS can auto detect the Front Side Bus of XP and Morgan CPU. If you
have a 133MHz FSB Thunderbird CPU, you need to manually set the
CPU Frequency mode in the BIOS.
DDRAM clock speed should not be lower than the CPU speed.
13.0x or above multiplier option in the [CPU Ratio Select] will only
work with CPU with 13.0x or above multiplier
SOYO is not responsible for damage done in your CPU or system
instability due to overclocking.
You are now ready to configure your system with the BIOS setup program. Go
Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP
to
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Chapter 3
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
This motherboard's BIOS setup program uses the ROM PCI BIOS program
from Award Software Inc.
To enter the Award BIOS program's Main Menu:
1. Turn on or reboot the system.
2. After the diagnostic checks, press the [Del] key to enter the Award
BIOS Setup Utility.
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
SOYO COMBO Feature PC Health Status
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals Set User Password
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving
Esc : Quit
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Change CPU’s Clock & Voltage
Load Fail - Safe Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Save & Exit Setup
: Select Item
Selecting items
Use the arrow keys to move between items and select fields.
From the Main Menu press arrow keys to enter the selected submenu.
Modifying selected items
•
Use the [Up]/[Down] keys to modify values within the selected
fields. Some fields let you enter values directly.
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Hot Keys: Function keys give you access to a group of commands
throughout the BIOS utility.
Function Command Description
F1
General Help
Gives the list of options available for each
item.
F5
F6
Previous
Va l ue s
Load Fail-Safe
Defaults
Restore the old values. These are the values
that the user started the current session with.
Loads all items with the most conservative
values.
Load
F7
Optimized
Loads all options with the optimize values.
Defaults
F10
Save Saves your changes and reboots the system.
[Esc]
[Enter]
[+/–/PU/PD]
Exit
Select
Va l ue
Returns at anytime and from any location to
the Main Menu.
Will display a overlapping window with all
options for the current item.
Using the +, –, Page Up and Page Down keys
the user can toggle the value of the current
item.
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SAVE AND EXIT SETUP
Select the [SAVE & EXIT SETUP] option from the Main Menu to save data
to CMOS and exit the setup utility. This option saves all your changes and
causes the system to reboot.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIO S FEATURES SETUP
CH IP SET FE ATUR ES SE TUP
POW ER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP/PCI C ONFIGU RATION
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
LOAD BIO S DEFAULTS
Esc
F10
SAVE to CMOS and EXIT
: Q u it
: S av e & E xit S e tu p
AWARD SOFTW ARE, INC.
T im e , D a te , H a rd D is k T yp e …
IN TEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERVISO R PASSW O RD
USER PASSW OR D
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT W ITHO U T SAVING
↑ ↓ → ←
(S hift) F2
: S ele c t Ite m
: C hange C olor
Type [Y ] to save t he
changes and exit or [N]
to return to the Main
Menu and keep current
values.
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
Selecting the [EXIT WITHOUT SAVING] option allows you to abandon all
data and exit setup, therefore ignoring all your changes.
R O M P C I/IS A B IO S
CM OS SETUP UTILITY
STANDARD CM OS SETUP
BIO S FEATURES SETUP
CH IP SET FE ATUR ES SETU P
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIG URATION
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
Esc
F10
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? _
: Q u it
: Save & Exit Setup
AWARD SOFTW ARE, INC.
T im e , D ate , H a rd D is k T y p e …
IN TEGRATED PERIPH ERALS
SUPERVISOR PASSW ORD
USER PASSW ORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT W ITHOU T SAVING
↑ ↓ → ←
(S h ift) F2
: S ele c t Ite m
: C hange C olor
Type [Y] to abandon
changes and exit or [N]
to return to the Main
Menu and keep current
values.
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3-1 SOYO COMBO SETUP
This motherboard does not use any hardware jumpers to set the CPU
frequency. Instead, CPU settings are software configurable with the BIOS
[SOYO COMBO SETUP].
After the hardware installation is complete, turn the power switch on, then
press the <DEL> key during the system diagnostic checks to enter the
Award BIOS Setup program. The CMOS SETUP UTILITY will display on
screen. Then, select the [SOYO COMBO SETUP] option from the main
menu and press the <Enter> key.
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
SOYO COMBO Feature
System Performance Normal
CPU Frequency Mode Auto
x Frequency 1MHz Stepping 100
x CPU To PCI Divider /3
x DRAM:AGP:PCI Clock SPD: 66: 33
DRAM Clock 133
CPU Ratio Select Auto
CPU Voltage Select Default
DDR (2.5V) Voltage Select Default
AGP (1.5V) Voltage Select Default
Advanced Tune-up Settings
C.I.H. 4-WAY Protection Disabled
Onboard 6Ch H/W Audio Enabled
OnChip LAN Enabled
Quick Power On Self Test Enabled
First Boot Device Floppy
Second Boot Device HDD-0
Third Boot Device LS120
Boot Other Device Enabled
Press Enter
Item Help
Menu Level
Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
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The [SOYO COMBO SETUP] menu combines the main parameters that
you need to configure, all in one menu, for a quick setup in BIOS.
System Performance
Setting Description Note
System
Performance
Normal Default
Fast
Turbo
Adjust your computer
performance.
SOYO COMBO Feature
Setting Description Note
CPU Frequency
Mode
Frequency
1MHz Stepping
Auto Default
Manual
100
120
133
140
150
166
200
100 ~ 255 Press “Page Up” / “Page Down” key to
Choose the pre-defined CPU
frequency setting or auto for
auto CPU Freq. detects. For
experienced overclocker, set the
field to “Manual” to overclock
the CPU Freq. by 1 MHz
stepping. Don’t forget to set the
correct CPU to PCI divider.
Over Clock the CPU Front Side Bus in
1MHz increment or Press “Enter” key,
then type the desired CPU Front Side Bus.
CPU To PCI
Divider
DRAM:AGP:
PCI Clock
DRAM Clock
/3
/4
/5
/6
This option determines how fast
your PCI slot run at; default PCI
speed is 33MHz.
Shows the current bus speed of
DRAM/AGP and PCI
100
133
166
200
By SPD
This item allows you to control
the DRAM speed. DRAM clock
should not be lower than CPU
Freq.
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Setting Description Note
CPU Ratio
Select
Auto Default
5.0x, 5.5x, 6.0x,
6.5x, 7.0x, 7.5x,
8.0x, 8.5x, 9.0x,
9.5x, 10.0x,
10.5x, 11.0x,
11.5x, 12.0x,
12.5x, 13.0x,
13.5x, 14.0x,
15.0x, 16.0x,
16.5x, 17.0x,
18.0x
Allows you to select your CPU
Ratio.
CPU Voltage Select
Setting Description Note
CPU Voltage
Select
Default Default
1.475V
1.675V
This function allow to
adjust the CPU voltage.
1.500V
1.525V
1.550V
1.575V
1.600V
1.625V
1.650V
1.700V
1.725V
1.750V
1.775V
1.800V
1.825V
1.850V
DDR Vcore Select
Setting Description Note
DDR Vcore
Select
Default Default
2.6V
2.7V
2.8V
This function allow to adjust
the DDR voltage.
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AGP Voltage Adjust
Setting Description Note
AGP Voltage
Select
Default Default
1.6V
1.7V
1.8V
This function allow to adjust the
AGP voltage.
C.I.H. 4-WAY Protection Settings
Setting Description Note
C.I.H.
4-WAY
Protection
Disabled Default
Enabled
When set to enabled, the BIOS can only
be programmed through AWDFLASH,
making sure that any virus is unable to
program the system BIOS. Set to
disable the BIOS can be programmed
the traditional way.
Onboard 6Ch H/W Audio
Setting Description Note
Onboard 6Ch
H/W Audio
Enabled Default
Disabled
Enabled/Disabled Onboard 6Ch
H/W Audio.
OnChip LAN
Setting Description Note
OnChip LAN
Enabled Default
Disabled
Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN.
Quick Power On Self Test
Setting Description Note
Quick Power
On Self Test
Disabled
Enabled Provides a fast POST at boot-up. Default
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System Boot Control Settings
Setting Description Note
First
/Second/Third
Boot Device
Boot Other Device
Floppy
LS120
HDD-0
SCSI
CDROM
HDD-1
HDD-2
HDD-3
ZIP100
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
LAN
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Select Your Boot Device
Priority
Select Your Boot Device
Priority
Default
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Caution:
Change these settings only if you are already familiar
with the Chipset.
The [DRAM Clock/Drive Control] option changes the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced Tune-up Settings
DRAM Timing By SPD
x DRAM CAS Latency 2.5
x Bank Interleave
x Precharge to Active(Trp)
x Active to Precharge (Tras) 6T
x Active to CMD (Trcd) 3T
DRAM Burst Length 4
DRAM Command Rate 2T Command
Disabled
3T
Menu Level
Item Help
DRAM Access Time 3T
DRAM Queue Depth 4 Level
DRAM tWTR 3T
Write Recovery Time 3T
AGP Performance Normal
AGP Fast Write Disabled
:Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] and follow the
instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving.
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DRAM Control
Setting Description Note
DRAM Timing
DRAM CAS
Latency
Bank Interleave
Precharge to
Active(Trp)
Active to
Precharge(Tras)
By SPD
Manual
3
If enable the DRAM will auto
detect the DRAM timing.
When synchronous DRAM is
Default
installed, the number of clock
2.5 Default
cycles of CAS latency depends
on the DRAM timing. Do not
2
reset this field from the default
value specified by the system
1.5
Disabled Default
designer.
Increase DRAM performance.
2 Bank
4 Bank
2T
Increase DRAM performance.
3T
5T
Increase DRAM performance.
6T
Default
Default
Active to CMD
(Trcd)
DRAM Burst
Length
DRAM Command
Rate
DRAM Access
Time
DRAM Queue
Depth
DRAM tWTR
2T
3T
4 Default
8
2T Command Default
1T Command
2T
3T
2 Level
Increase DRAM performance.
Default
Increase DRAM performance.
Increase DRAM performance.
Increase DRAM performance.
Default
Increase DRAM performance.
4 Level Default
3 Level
1T
Increase DRAM performance.
3T
Default
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Setting Description Note
Write Recovery
Time
2T
3T
Increase DRAM performance.
Default
AGP Control
Setting Description Note
AGP Performance
AGP Fast Write
Normal Default
Fast
Disabled Default
Enabled
Increase AGP performance.
The VIA chipset will use fast
write to AGP if this item is
enabled. Not all AGP cards
support fast write.
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3-2 STANDARD CMOS SETUP
Select the [STANDARD CMOS SETUP] option from the Main Menu and
press [Enter] key.
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Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Mon, Jul 22 2002
Time (hh:mm:ss) 1 : 1 : 8
IDE Primary Master
IDE Primary Slave
IDE Secondary Master
IDE Secondary Slave
Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled
Video EGA/VGA
Maxtor 52049H3
None
LTN 48 5S
None
Item Help
Menu Level
Change the day, month, year
and century.
Halt On All Errors
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 130048K
Total Memory 131072K
Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This screen allows you to modify the basic CMOS settings.
After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] key to return to the Main
Menu.
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This Main Menu function automatically detects the hard disk type and
configures the [Standard CMOS Features] accordingly.
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IDE Primary Master
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter
IDE Primary Master Auto
Access Mode Auto
Capacity 20492 MB
Cylinder 39704
Head 16
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 39703
Sector 63
Item Help
Menu Level
To auto-detect the HDD’s
size, head… on this channel
:Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Note: This function is only valid for IDE type of hard disk drives.
Date & Time
Display Setting Please Note
Date
Time
mm/dd/yyyy Type the current date You can also the
PUp/PDn keys to toggle
hh:mm:ss Type the current time 24-hour clock format 3:15
PM is displayed as
15:15:00
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Hard Disks Type & Mode
Choose the type and mode for the hard disks that you have already installed.
Setting Description Note
IDE HDD
Auto-Detection
IDE Primary
Slave
(User Type)
Access Mode
Note: If you have any questions on your hard disk type or mode, ask
Press Enter To auto-detect the HDD’s size,
head… on this channel.
Auto BIOS detects hard disk type
Default
automatically.
Manual User defines the type of hard
disk.
None
Auto BIOS detects hard disk mode
Default
automatically.
CHS Normal IDE hard disk <528MB
LBA Enhanced IDE hard disk >528MB
Large Large IDE hard disk (for certain
hard disk)
your hard disk provider or previous user for details.
Floppy Drives
Setting Description Note
Drives A
Floppy 3-Mode
Support
360KB, 5.25 in.
1.2MB, 5.25 in.
720KB, 3.5 in.
1.44MB, 3.5 in. Default
2.88MB, 3.5 in.
None Not installed
Disabled Default
Drive A
Supports 3-mode
floppy diskette:
740KB/1.2MB/
1.44MB on selected
disk drive.
Special disk drive
commonly used in
Japan
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Others Optional
Setting Description Note
Video
Halt On
EGA/VGA Default
CGA 40
CGA 80
MONO
(Monochrome)
ALL Errors Default
No Errors
All, But Keyboard
All, But Diskette
All, But Disk/Key
Select the video mode.
When the BIOS detects system
errors, this function will stop the
system. Select which type of
error will cause the system halt.
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3-3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES
Select the [Advanced BIOS Features] option from the Main Menu and press
[Enter] key.
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Advanced BIOS Features
Virus Warning Disabled
CPU Internal Cache Enabled
External Cache Enabled
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Enabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabled
Boot Up NumLock Status On
Gate A20 Option Fast
Typematic Rate Setting Disabled
x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option Setup
APIC Mode Enabled
MPS Version Control For OS 1.1
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Non-OS2
Item Help
Menu Level
Allows you to choose the
VIRUS warning feature for
IDE Hard Disk boot sector
protection. If this function is
enabled and someone
attempt to write data into this
area, BIOS will show a
warning message on screen
and alarm beep.
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Disabled
Video BIOS Shadow Enabled
Full Screen LOGO Show Enabled
EPA LOGO SELECT LOGO-0
Small Logo (EPA) Show Enabled
Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] key and follow the
instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving.
Virus Warning
Setting Description Note
Virus
Warning
Disabled Default
Enabled
If set to enabled, the Paragon
Anti-Virus. Function will scan your
oot drive for boot viruses. If a boot
virus is detected, the BIOS will
display a warning message.
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Cache Memory Options
Setting Description Note
CPU Internal Cache
External Cache
CPU L2 Cache ECC
Checking
Disabled
Enabled Enables the CPU's internal
cache.
Disabled
Enabled Enables the external
memory.
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled/Enabled L2
cache error checking.
Default
Default
Default
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Setting Description Note
Boot Up Floppy
Seek
Disabled Seeks disk drives during boot up.
Disabling speeds boot up.
Enabled Default
Boot Up NumLock Status
Setting Description Note
Boot Up
NumLock
Status
On Puts numeric keypad in NumLock
mode at boot-up.
Off Puts numeric keypad in arrow key
mode at boot-up.
Default
Gate A20 Options
Setting Description Note
Gate A20
Options
Normal Lets chipset control GateA20.
Fast A pin in the keyboard controller
controls GateA20.
Default
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Typematic Settings
Setting Description Note
Type matic
Rate Setting
Disabled Keystrokes repeat at a rate
determined by the
Default
keyboard.
Enabled When enabled, the
typematic rate and
typematic delay can be
selected.
The following [Typematic Rate] and [Typematic Delay] fields are active
only if [Typematic Rate Setting] is set to [Enabled]
Type matic Rate
6 (Char/sec)
8 (Char/sec)
10 (Char/sec)
12 (Char/sec)
15 (Char/sec)
20 (Char/sec)
24 (Char/sec)
30 (Char/sec)
Choose the rate at which a
character is repeated when
holding down a key.
Default
Type matic Delay
250 (msec)
500 (msec)
750 (msec)
1000 (msec)
Choose how long after you
press a key down the
character begins repeating.
Default
Security Option
Use this feature to prevent unauthorized system boot-up or use of BIOS
Setup. The following table describes the security settings.
Setting Description Note
Security Option
System Each time the system is booted,
the password prompt appears.
Setup If a password is set, the password
prompt only appears when you
attempt to enter the BIOS Setup
program.
Default
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Other Control Options
Setting Description Note
APIC Mode
MPS Version
Control For OS
OS Select for
DRAM>64MB
HDD S.M.A.R.T
Capability
Video BIOS
Shadow
Disabled
Enabled
1.1 Default
1.4
OS2 When using an OS2 operating
Non-OS2 When using another, non-OS2
Disabled Default
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled The BIOS is shadowed in a 16K
Disabled/Enabled advanced
programmable interrupt controller
(APIC) mode.
Allows you to choose the multi
processor specification (MPS)
version.
system.
operating system.
Enable this field when your HDD
supports the S.M.A.R.T. function.
Consult your HDD provider for
details.
segment if it is enabled and if it has
BIOS present.
Default
Default
Default
Full Screen
LOGO Show
EPA LOGO
SELECT
Small
Logo(EPA) Show
These 16 segments can be
shadowed from ROM to RAM.
BIOS shadow copies BIOS code
from slower ROM to faster RAM.
BIOS can then execute from RAM.
Enabled Default
Disabled
LOGO-0 Default
LOGO-1
Disabled
Enabled
Enable/Disable DRAGON Logo
during Boot-up.
Allows user to display SOYO logo
or own logo.
Logo-0 Shows SOYO logo.
Logo-1 Shows user logo (Default
Blank).
Set Enabled to Show Logo (EPA).
Default
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3-4 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES
Select the [Advanced Chipset Features] option from the Main Menu and
press [Enter] key.
Caution:
Change these settings only if you are already familiar
with the Chipset.
The [Advanced Chipset Features] option changes the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
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AGP & P2P Bridge Control
CPU & PCI Bus Control
System BIOS Cacheable Disabled
Video RAM Cacheable Disabled
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Disabled
Spread Spectrum Disabled
Press Enter
Item Help
Press Enter
Menu Level
Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] and follow the
instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving.
The following table describes each field in the Advanced Chipset Features
Menu and how to configure each parameter.
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
Setting Description Note
System BIOS
Cacheable
Disabled Default
Enabled The ROM area F0000H-FFFFFH
is cacheable.
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Setting Description Note
Video RAM
Cacheable
Auto Detect
DIMM/PCI Clk
Spread
Spectrum
Disabled Default
Enabled
Disabled Default
Enabled
Disabled Default
Enabled
When synchronous DRAM is installed,
the number of clock cycles of CAS
latency depends on the DRAM timing.
Do not reset this field from the default
value specified by the system designer
When enabled, this item will auto
detect if the DIMM and PCI socket
have devices and will send clock signal
to DIMM and PCI devices. When
disabled, it will send the clock signal to
all DIMM and PCI socket.
This item allows you to Disabled /
Enabled the spread spectrum
modulates.
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Caution:
Change these settings only if you are already familiar
with the Chipset.
The [AGP & P2P Bridge Control] option changes the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
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AGP & P2P Bridge Control
AGP Aperture Size 64M
AGP Mode 4X
AGP Driving Control Auto
x AGP Driving Value DA
AGP Master 1 WS Write Disabled
AGP Master 1 WS Read Disabled
Menu Level
Item Help
:Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] and follow the
instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving.
AGP & P2P Bridge Control
Setting Description Note
AGP Aperture
Size
AGP Mode
64M Default
32M
128M
256M
1X
2X
Select the size of Accelerated Graphics
Port (AGP) aperture. The aperture is a
portion of the PCI memory address range
dedicated for graphics memory address
space. Host cycles that hit the aperture
range are forwarded to the AGP without
any translation.
This item allows you to enable / disable
the AGP-4X Mode.
4X Default
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Setting Description Note
AGP Driving
Control
AGP Driving
Val ue
AGP Master 1
WS Write
AGP Master 1
WS Read
Auto Default
Manual
Min=0000
~
Max=00FF
Disabled Default
Enabled When Enabled, writes to the
Disabled Default
Enabled When Enabled, read to the AGP
This item allows you to adjust the AGP
driving force. Choose
a AGP Driving Value in the next
selection. This field is recommended to
set in Auto for avoiding any error in
your system.
This item allows you to adjust the AGP
driving force.
AGP(Accelerated Graphics Port) are
executed with one wait states.
(Accelerated Graphics Port) are
executed with one wait states.
Manual
to key in
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Caution:
Change these settings only if you are already familiar
with the Chipset.
The [CPU & PCI Bus Control] option changes the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
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CPU & PCI Bus Control
PCI1 Master 0 WS Write Enabled
PCI2 Master 0 WS Write Enabled
PCI1 Post Write Enabled
PCI2 Post Write Enabled
PCI Delay Transaction Disabled
VLink 8X Support Enabled
:Move
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Menu Level
Item Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] and follow the
instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving.
CPU & PCI Bus Control
Setting Description Note
PCI1/2 Master
0 WS Write
PCI1/2 Post
Write
PCI Delay
Tran sact ion
Disabled
Enabled When Enabled, writes to the PCI bus
Default
are executed with zero wait states.
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled Default
Enabled
This item allows you to
enabled/disabled the PCI post write.
The chipset has an embedded 32-bit
posted write buffer to support delay
transactions cycles. Select
Enabled
Default
to support compliance with PCI
specification version 2.1.
VLink 8X
Support
Disabled
Increase system performance.
Enabled
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3-5 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
Select the [Integrated Peripherals] option from the Main Menu and press
[Enter] key.
Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar
with the Chipset.
The [INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS] option changes the values of the
chipset registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
The following screen shows setup default settings.
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Integrated Peripherals
VIA OnChip IDE Device
SuperIO Device
Init Display First AGP
OnChip USB Controller All Enabled
USB Keyboard Support Disabled
IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled
Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Press Enter
Item Help
Press Enter
Menu Level
After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] and follow the
instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving.
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
Setting Description Note
Init Display First
PCI Slot
AGP
Choose which card – AGP
Display card or PCI VGA
card – to initialize first.
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INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS (Continue)
Setting Description Note
OnChip USB
Controller
USB Keyboard
Support
IDE HDD Block
Mode
All Disabled
All Enabled
Disabled Default
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
This should be enabled if your
system has a USB installed on
the system board and you want
to use it. Even when so
equipped, if you add a higher
performance controller, you
will need to disable this
feature.
Select
contains a Universal Serial
Bus (USB) controller and you
have a USB keyboard.
Invokes multi-sector transfer
instead of one sector per
transfer. Not all HDDs support
this function.
Enabled
if your system
Default
Default
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Caution:
Change these settings only if you are already familiar
with the Chipset.
The [VIA OnChip IDE Device] option changes the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
The following screen shows setup default settings.
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VIA OnChip IDE Device
OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled
OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled
IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled
Primary Master PIO Auto
Primary Slave PIO Auto
Secondary Master PIO Auto
Secondary Slave PIO Auto
Primary Master UDMA Auto
Menu Level
Item Help
Primary Slave UDMA Auto
Secondary Master UDMA Auto
Secondary Slave UDMA Auto
:Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] and follow the
instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving.
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VIA OnChip IDE Device
Setting Description Note
On-Chip IDEChannel 0
/IDE Channel 1
Primary
Secondary
IDE
Primary Master PIO
Primary Slave PIO
Secondary Master PIO
Secondary Slave PIO
IDE
Primary Master UDMA
Primary Slave UDMA
Secondary Master UDMA
Secondary Slave UDMA
Disabled Turn off the on-board
IDE
Enabled Use the on-board IDE Default
mode 0-4 0 is the slowest speed
4 is the fastest speed
Auto For better performance
Default
and stability, we suggest
you use the Auto setting
to set the HDD control
timing.
Disabled
Auto Select Auto to enable
Default
Ultra DMA Mode
support.
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Caution:
Change these settings only if you are already familiar
with the Chipset.
The [SuperIO Device] option changes the values of the chipset registers.
These registers control the system options in the computer.
The following screen shows setup default settings.
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SuperIO Device
Onboard FDC Controller Enabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4
Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3
UART Mode Select Normal
x UR2 Duplex Mode Half
Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7
Parallel Port Mode SPP
Menu Level
Item Help
x ECP Mode Use DMA 3
:Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] and follow the
instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving.
SuperIO Device
Setting Description Note
Onboard FDC
controller
Disabled Turn off the on-board
floppy controller
Enabled Use the on-board floppy
controller
Default
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SuperIO Device (Continue)
Setting Description Note
Onboard
Serial Port 1 /
Serial Port 2
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4 Default
Choose serial port 1 & 2's I/O
address.
2F8/IRQ3 Default
Do not set port 1 & 2 to the same
address except for Disabled or
3E8/IRQ4
Auto.
2E8/IRQ3
Auto
UART Mode
IrDA
ASKIR
The second serial port offers these
InfraRed interface modes.
Normal
SCR SCR mean Smart Card Reader.
If [UART Mode Select] is set to [IrDA]/[ASKIR]
UR2 Duplex
Mode
Half Default
Full
Choose [Half] or [Duplex] to set
UR2 in half duplex mode or full
duplex mode respectively. Refer
to your IR device specifications to
select the suitable mode.
(port 1)
(port 2)
Default
Onboard
Parallel Port
Disabled
378/IRQ7 Default
Choose the printer I/O address.
278/IRQ5
3BC/IRQ7
Parallel Port
Mode
SPP Default
EPP
ECP
The mode depends on your
external device that connects to
this port.
ECP+EPP
If [Parallel Port Mode] is set to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] mode
ECP Mode use
DMA
3 Choose DMA3 Default
1 Choose DMA1
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3-6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
The [POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP] sets the system's power saving
functions.
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
Power Management Option User Define
HDD Power Down Disable
Suspend Mode Disable
Video Off Option Suspend -> Off
Video Off Method V/H SYNC+Blank
MODEM Use IRQ 3
Soft-Off by PWRBTN Instant-Off
Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume Auto
State After Power Failure Off
IRQ/Event Activity Detect
Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
S1 (POS) Item Help
Menu Level
Press Enter
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IRQ/Event Activity Detect
PS2KB Wakeup Select Hot key Item Help
PS2KB Wakeup from S1-S5 Wak e
PS2MS Wakeup from S1-S5 Enabled
VGA OFF
LPT & COM LPT/COM
HDD & FDD ON
PCI Master OFF
PowerOn by PCI Card Disabled
Wake Up On LAN/Ring Disabled
RTC Alarm Resume Disabled
x Date (of Month) 0
x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0：0：0
IRQs Activity Monitoring Press Enter
Move
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Menu Level
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
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After you have completed the Power Management Setup, press [Esc] to
return to the Main Menu.
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Power Management Controls
Setting Description Note
ACPI Suspend
Type
Power
Management
Option
HDD Power
Down
Suspend Mode
S1(POS) Default
S3(STR)
S1&S3
User Define Default
Min Saving 15 Min
Max Saving
Disabled Default
1Min, 2Min,
3Min, 4Min,
5Min, 6Min,
7Min, 8Min,
9Min, 10Min,
11Min, 12Min,
13Min, 14Min,
15Min
Disabled Default
1Min, 2Min,
4Min, 6Min,
8Min, 10Min,
20Min, 30Min,
40Min, 1Hour
The system will enter the S1
states during suspend. (Low
latency wake up)
Lets you define the system
power down times.
Lets you define the system
power down times.
Lets you define the system
power down times.
1 Min
Video Off
Option
Video Off
Method
MODEM Use
IRQ
Suspend -->Off Default
Always On
V/H Sync+Blank Default
Blank screen
DPMS Support
3 Default
3-11, NA
When enabled, this feature
allows the VGA adapter to
operate in a power saving
mode.
Selects the method by which
the monitor is blanked.
Assigns an IRQ# to the
modem device.
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Setting Description Note
Soft-Off by
PWR-BTTN
Run
VGABIOS if
S3 Resume
State After
Power
Failure
Instant-off Default
Delay 4 Sec. Turns off the system power 4
seconds after pushing the power
button.
Auto Default
Ye s
o
On The system will switch on when
Off The system will remain off when
Auto The system will return to the state it
Some OS (win xp/2k) requires to
load VGA BIOS after resume from
S3.
power comes back after a power
failure.
power comes back after a power
failure.
was in before the power failure when
power returns. (i.e: If the system was
on, it will switch on again, if it was
off, it will remain off)
Default
IRQ/Event
Activity
Detect
Press Enter Select items that will wake up your
system when in one of sleep modes.
Press enter to go the select item page.
IRQ/Event Activity Detect
Setting Description Note
PS2KB
Wakeup Select
PS2KB
Wakeup from
S1-S5
Hot key Default
Password
Disabled
Ctrl+F1~F12
Power
Wake
Any Key
You can boot-up your system by
PS/2 K/B VIA hotkey or
password.
You can set the following hotkey :
1. Disable
2. Choose CTRL+F1 up to F12
3. The power key in the K/B. (if
available)
4. The wake-up key in the K/B. (if
available)
5. Any key in the K/B.
Default
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IRQ/Event Activity Detect (Continue)
Setting Description Note
PS2MS
Wakeup from
S1-S5
LPT & COM
HDD & FDD
PCI Master
Enabled Default
Disabled
LPT/COM Default
NONE,
LPT,
COM
OFF
ON
OFF Default
ON
You can boot-up your system by
PS/2 mouse.
When
activity from one of the listed
system peripheral devices or IRQs
wakes up the system.
When On of HDD & FDD, any
activity from one of the listed
system peripheral devices wakes
up the system.
When On of PCI Master, any
activity from one of the listed
system peripheral devices wakes
up the system
On of
LPT & COM, any
Default
PowerOn by
PCI Card
Wake Up On
LAN/Ring
RTC Alarm
Resume
Disabled Default
Enabled
Disabled Default
Enabled
Disabled The system ignores the alarm. Default
Enabled Set alarm to power on the system
If enabled any PCI interrupt will
wake up the system.
An input signal on the serial Ring
Indicator (RI) line (in other words,
an incoming call on the
modem/LAN) awakens the system
from a soft off state.
by the date (1-31) or time
(hh:mm:ss). If the date is set to
[0], the system will self-power on
by alarm everyday at the set time.
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3-6.1 IRQs Activity Monitoring
This option sets the IRQs Activity Monitoring.
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Primary INTR ON
IRQ3 (COM 2) Enabled
IRQ4 (COM 1) Enabled
IRQ5 (LPT 2) Enabled
IRQ6 (Floppy Disk) Enabled
IRQ7 (LPT 1) Enabled
IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) Disabled
IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) Disabled
IRQ10 (Reserved) Disabled
IRQ11 (Reserved) Disabled
IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) Enabled
IRQ13 (Coprocessor) Enabled
IRQ14 (Hard Disk) Enabled
IRQ15 (Reserved) Disabled
Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Menu Level
Item Help
After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] and follow the
instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving.
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IRQs Activity Monitoring
Setting Description Note
Primary INTR
IRQs Activity
Monitoring
(Press Enter)
ON Default
OFF
Enabled IRQ3(COM2), IRQ4(COM1),
Disabled IRQ8 (RTC Alarm),
When set to On, any event occurring
at will awaken a system which has
been powered down.
IRQ5(LPT2), IRQ6(Floppy Disk),
IRQ7(LPT1), IRQ12(PS/2 mouse),
IRQ13(Coprocessor),
IRQ14(HardDsik)
IRQ9(IRQ2 Redir),
IRQ10( Reserved),
IRQ11(Reserved),
IRQ15 (Reserved)
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3-7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS
This option sets the motherboard’s PCI Slots.
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PNP/PCI Configurations
PNP OS Installed NO
Reset Configuration Data Disabled
Resources Controlled By Auto (ESCD)
x IRQ Resources Press Enter
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled
Assign IRQ For VGA Enabled
Assign IRQ For USB Enabled
INT Pin 1 Assignment Auto
INT Pin 2 Assignment Auto
INT Pin 3 Assignment Auto
INT Pin 4 Assignment Auto
Item Help
Menu Level
Select Yes if you are using
a Plug and Play capable
operating system Select No
if you need the BIOS to
configure non-boot
devices.
Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Note:
Starred (*) items will disappear when the [Resources Controlled
By] option is set to [Auto].
After you have completed the PCI Slot Configuration, press [Esc] and
follow the instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without
saving.
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PNP/PCI
Controls
PnP OS
Installed
Reset
Configuration
Data
Resources
Controlled By
Setting Description Note
Ye s Set this field to [Yes] if you
are running Windows 95,
which is PnP compatible.
No If the OS you are running
does not support PnP
configuration.
Disabled Retain PnP configuration
Default
(If there is any
doubt, set this
field to [No])
Default
data in BIOS.
Enabled Reset PnP configuration data
in BIOS.
Manual BIOS does not manage PCI/ISA PnP
card IRQ assignment.
Requires to assign IRQ-# to PCI or ISA PnP
manually.
IRQ-3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 assigned to: _
DMA-0,1,3,5,6,7 assigned to: _
Auto
(ESCD)
The Plug-and-Play BIOS
auto manages PCI/ISA PnP
Recommended
card IRQ assignment
automatically.
If [Resources Controlled By] is set to [Manual]
IRQ Resource
(Press Enter)
PCI Device Choose IRQ-# assigned
to PCI/ISA PnP card.
Reserved Choose IRQ-# assigned
to Legacy ISA card.
Under this item the user can assign an IRQ to a PCI slot. However, there under some
conditions the IRQ will not be assigned as selected under this item:
1. IRQs 0, 1, 2, 6, 8, 13 can NOT be assigned, because they are fixed.
2. IRQs 5, 9, 10, 11 are available
3. IRQs 3,4,7,12,14 and 15 will only be assigned if they are free. See the table
below on how to free them:
IRQ-3,4,5,7,9,10,
11,12,14,15
IRQ-3,4,5,7,9,10,
11,12,14,15
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PNP/PCI Configuration Setup (Continue)
PNP/PCI
Setting Description Note
Setup
How to set the BIOS to release the IRQ to the PnP Interrupt pool: Interrupt
Line
IRQ 15 IRQ 15: PCI / ISA PnP On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE: disabled
IRQ 14 IRQ 14:
IRQ 12 IRQ 12: PCI / ISA PnP
IRQ 7 IRQ 7: PCI / ISA PnP Onboard parallel port: disabled
IRQ 4 IRQ 4: PCI / ISA PnP Onboard Serial port 1: disabled
IRQ 3 IRQ 3: PCI / ISA PnP Onboard Serial port 2: disabled
4. Your OS may reassign another interrupt to a PCI slot after BIOS passes control
to the OS, especially if you use Windows 95, 98 or NT.
Assign IRQ
For
VGA/USB
PnP / PCI configuration Integrated Peripherals
PCI / ISA PnP
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE:
Interrupt 12 will be released by the PnP
BIOS automatically if the PS/2 Mouse
Port is not used.
Disabled BIOS will assign IRQ for
VGA/USB port.
Enabled BIOS won’t assign IRQ for
disabled
Default
VGA/USB port.
5. Your OS may reassign another interrupt to a PCI slot after BIOS passes control
to the OS, especially if you use Windows 95, 98 or NT.
INT Pin
1/2/3/4
Auto Set to Auto the BIOS will using
IRQs Automatically.
Default
Assignment
MULTI I/O ADDRESSES
Default settings for multi-I/O addresses are as follows:
Port I/O Address IRQ Status
LPT1
COM1
COM2
Warni ng:
If a default I/O address conflicts with other I/O cards such
as sound card, you must change one of the I/O addresses to remedy to
378H 7 ECP/EPP
3F8H 4
2F8H 3
this address conflict. (I/O addresses can be adjusted from the BIOS
Setup Utility)
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3-8 PC HEALTH STATUS
This option sets the motherboard's PC Health Status.
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PC Health Status
FOC (Fan-Off Control) Enabled
ABR (Anti Burn Regulator)
Vcore 1.75 V
+3.3 V 3.32 V
+ 5 V 4.94 V
+ 12 V 12.16 V
DDR Voltage 2.51V
AGP Voltage 1.50V
CPU Temp. External
CHA Temperature
CPU Temp. On Die
CPUFAN1 Speed 4440 RPM
CHAFAN1 Speed 0 RPM
CHAFAN1 Speed 0 RPM
Move
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Default(85°C)
34°C / 93°F
28°C / 82°F
42°C /107°F
Menu Level
If enabled, this function
protect user’s CPU from
overheating in an event
there’s a problem with the
CPUFAN. The user should
also plug the CPUFAN
power on the CPUFAN1
pin. If not, system will auto
shutdown.
Item Help
After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] key and follow the
instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving.
CPU Device Monitoring
Setting Description Note
FOC (Fan-Off
Control)
Disabled
Enabled
If enable, this function protect
user’s CPU from overheating in
an event there’s a problem with
the CPU FAN. The user should
also plug the CPU FAN power
on the CPU FAN1 pin. If not,
system will auto shutdown.
Default
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CPU Device Monitoring (Continue)
Setting Description Note
ABR (Anti Burn
Regulator)
120°C/248°F
115°C/239°F
110°C/230°F
105°C/221°F
100°C/212°F
95°C/203°F
90°C/194°F
85°C/185°F
80°C/176°F
75°C/167°F
70°C/158°F
65°C/149°F
60°C/140°F
55°C/131°F
50°C/122°F
Set the CPU temperature for the
system to shutdown.
Default (85°C)
Disabled
CPU Temp.
External
CHA
Temperature
°C/°F
°C/°F
Show the current status of CPU
temperature.
Show the current status of the
System temperature.
CPU Temp. On
Die
Current
CPUFAN1/
°C/°F
RPM
Show the current status of CPU
Die temperature.
Show the current status of
CPU/CHA Fan.
CHAFAN1 Speed
Default
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3-9 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
Select the [Load Fail-Safe Defaults] option from the Main Menu to load a
pre-defined safe bios settings. This option is recommended if you have
instability issue.
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Standard CMOS Features Load Fail - Safe Defaults
Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password
Integrated Peripherals
PC Health Status
Set User Password
Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving
Esc : Quit
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail - Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Y
Change CPU’s Clock & Voltage
: Select Item
Type [Y] to use the Setup Defaults followed by [Enter] or otherwise [N] to
return to the Main Menu and keep current values.
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3-10 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
Select the [Load Optimized Defaults] option from the Main Menu to load a
pre-defined optimized BIOS settings.
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SOYO COMBO Feature PC Health Status
Standard CMOS Features Load Fail - Safe Defaults
Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals Set User Password
Set Supervisor Password
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving
Esc : Quit : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y
Change CPU’s Clock & Voltage
Save & Exit Setup
Type [Y] to use the Setup Defaults followed by [Enter] or otherwise [N] to
return to the Main Menu and keep current values.
Warning:
If you run into any problem after changing the BIOS
configuration, please load the Fail-Safe Defaults for stable
performance.
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3-11 SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
Based on the setting you have made in the [Security Option] of the [BIOS
FEATURES SETUP] section, the password prevents access to the system or
the setup program by unauthorized users. Follow this procedure to set a new
password or disable the password:
1. Choose [BIOS FEATURES SETUP] in the Main Menu and press
[Enter]. Select the [Security Options] item and set the field to:
a. [System]: The password is required every time the system is
booted. This means only a person who knows the password can
use this computer.
b. [Setup]: The password is required only when you attempt to enter
the BIOS Setup program.
2. Choose [SUPERVISOR PASSWORD] from the Main Menu and press
[Enter]
. The following prompt appear:
Enter Password:
Warning:
access the system is to set jumper JP5 to clear the CMOS RAM.
All setup information is lost and you must run the BIOS setup
program again.
Note: If you do not wish to use the password function, press
[Enter] directly and the following message appears:
If you forget or lose the password, the only way to
Password Disabled!!
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3. Enter your new password and press [Enter]. The following message
appears, prompting to confirm the new password:
Confirm Password:
4. Re-enter your password and then press [Enter] to exit to the Main
Menu.
This diagram outlines the password selection procedure:
Type the Password
Type the Password
and Press: <Enter>
Press:
↔
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Enter Password:
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
Press <Enter> without
Press:
entering the password
Without entering password
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
Enter Password:
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
Confirm Password:
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
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∗∗∗∗∗
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
Password Disabled!!
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
Esc
: Quit
F10
: Save & Exit Setup
After you confirm the password,
After you confirm the
press <Esc> to exit
assword, press
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type…
↑ ↓ → ←
(Shift) F2
°
: Select Item
: Change Color
to exit
3-12 SET USER PASSWORD
When the user password option is on, you are not allowed to change any
setting in the [CMOS SETUP UTILITY] except for changing the user's
password.
The password setting procedure is similar to that for the [SUPERVISOR
PASSWORD] (Refer to section 3-11).
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Boot Menu
Boot Menu enables user to boot-up on different boot device without going into the BIOS setup.
To enable boot Menu, press “ESC” after memory initialization, user will see
a device menu, in which user can choose the device they wish to boot from.
Boot Menu
== Select a Boot First device ==
Floppy
Ls120
HDD-0
SCSI
CDROM
HDD-1
HDD-2
HDD-3
ZIP100
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
LAN
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Chapter 4
DRIVERS INSTALLATION
The SOYO-CD will Auto Run only in Windows Base Operating
System.
Your SY-KT333 DRAGON Plus motherboard comes with a CD-ROM
labeled "SOYO CD." The SOYO CD contains
a. The user's manual for your new motherboard - in PDF format,
b. The drivers software available for installation, and
c. A database in HTML format with information on SOYO
motherboards and other products.
Step 1. Insert the SOYO CD into the CD-ROM drive
If you are running Windows NT/2K/XP, the SOYO-CD will not detect your
motherboard type. In that case the following dialog will pop up. Please choose
your motherboard model number and press OK.
Now the SOYO-CD Start Up Menu will come up as shown on the following
page
(SOYO CD Start Up Program Menu)
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Under Windows 95/98/ME, the SOYO CD Start Up Program automatically
detects the SOYO motherboard the system uses and displays the
corresponding model name.
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.
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
The following drivers need to be installed in order for the system to operate
properly
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1. VIA 4 in 1 driver.
2. C-Media 8738 audio driver. – Only required if you are using the
onboard audio.
3. VIA USB 2.0 driver.
4. LAN driver. Should be installed manually.
The rest of the available drivers are optional.
Click the Install Drivers button to display the list of drivers software that
can be installed 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.
driver
VIA 4 in 1 Driver Package for Win 9x/ME/NT/2k/XP
C-MEDIA 6-channel onboard audio Driver/Application for Win 9x/ME/2000/NT/XP
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ITE SIM Card reader Driver/Utility for Win 9X/ME/NT/2K/XP
VIA USB2.0 Driver for Win98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
VIA Lan Driver Installation
Cancel
OK
revision:
(Driver Installation Menu)
A short description of all available drivers follows:
VIA 4 in 1 Driver Package for Win 9x/ME/NT/2k/XP
VIA 4 In 1 driver includes four system drivers to improve the performance
and maintain the stability of systems using VIA chipsets. These four drivers
are :
VIA Registry (INF) Driver, VIA AGP VxD driver, VIA ATAPI Vendor
Support Driver and VIA PCI IRQ Miniport Driver. For Windows NT users,
the VIA IDE Bus Mastering driver is the only driver to be installed in your
system.
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A description of 4 drivers follows:
Bus Master PCI IDE Driver
The ATAPI IDE driver enables the performance enhancing bus
mastering functions on ATA-capable Hard Disk Drives and ensures
IDE device compatibility.
AGP VxD Driver
VIA AGP VxD Driver is to be installed if you are using an AGP
VGA device. VIAGART.VXD will provide service routines to your
VGA driver and interface directly to hardware, providing fast
graphical access.
VIA Chipset Functions Registry
VIA Registry (INF) Driver is to be installed under Windows. The
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driver will enable the VIA Power Management function.
IRQ remapping utility (This driver is installed automatically)
VIA PCI IRQ Miniport Driver is to be installed under Windows 98
only, it sets the system's PCI IRQ routing sequence.
C-MEDIA 6-channel Onboard Audio Driver/Application for
Win 9x/ME/2000/NT/XP
1. The driver supports 2/4/6 speakers 3D positional audio.
2. The application is include CD Player/MIDI Player/MP3/Wave
Player/Mixer with the control over your PC’s audio functions.
Check Appendix B on “driver installation and un-installation procedure”.
KT333 DRAGON Plus hardware monitor for Win 9x/ME/2000
/NT/XP
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.
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ITE SIM Card Reader Driver/Utility for Win 9x/ME/NT/2000/
XP
Install this driver if you have a card reader and a PC/SC compliant software.
Com 2 in the BIOS setup should be set to “SCR”.
VIA USB2.0 Driver for Win 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
This setup program will install the driver for VIA USB 2.0 Host Controller.
Select which driver you want to install and click OK, or click Cancel to
abort the driver 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.
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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After Windows XP installation, your device manager should look like this:
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After driver installation, your Windows XP device manager
should look like this:
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