Yamaha SY-6ICA User Manual

SY-6ICA

Hardware

Installation

Quick BIOS

Introduction

The SOYO CD

YAMAHA

Sound Driver

Installation

Motherboard

Quick Start Guide

Setup

SOYO™

SY-6ICA Motherboard

Pentium® III & Pentium® II processors
Intel FW82820 AGP/PCI/AMR Motherboard
100 & 133 MHz Front Side Bus supported
ATX Form Factor

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About This Guide:

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

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

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

6ICA Serial - Version 1.0 - Edition: February 2000

* These specifications are subject to amend without notice

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Introduction

SY-6ICA

Quick Start Guide

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

This guide provides all users with the basic steps of Motherboard setting and operation. For
further information, please refer to the SY-6ICA Motherboard Uses’ Guide that came with
your Motherboard.

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Motherboard. This Quick Start Guide

Unpacking

When unpacking the Motherboard, check for the following items:

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The SY-6ICA FW82820 AGP/PCI/AMR Motherboard

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This Quick Start Guide

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The Installation CD-ROM

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SOYO 3-in-1 Bonus Pack CD-ROM (Norton AntiVirus, Ghost and
Virtual Drive)

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u

u

The Foldable URM (Universal Retention Mechanism) Set

(Factory installed on this motherboard)

One IDE Device ATA 66 Flat Cable

One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable

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Introduction

PCI Slot #1

PCI Slot #3

PCI Slot #5

PCI Slot #4

3V

Lithium

1

1

1

FDC

ATX Power

JP10

Jumper

CMOS Clear

RIMM 1

RIMM 2

1

1

2

CHAFAN

PCI Slot #2

ACPI

_

+

_

+

_

+

_

+

Reset

PWRBT

Intel

FW82801AA

Intel

82802AC

Slot 1

AGP Slot

Intel

FW82820

Pentium II or Pentium III

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SY-6ICA Motherboard Layout

PS/2 KB

PS/2 Mouse

Connector

Connector

USB 1

USB 2

PRT

COM 1

JP15

46

5

1

32

1

JP1

3

For

R

(SECC& SECC2)

Processors

COM2

JOYSTICK

LINE-OUT

JP44

LINE-IN
MIC JACK

WOL

Header

3
1

AMR

J10

CD-IN

1

CODEC
AC97

Winbond

W83627HF

-AW

IR1

6

1

4

10

5

CPUFAN PWRFAN

1 1

®

SDRAM

IDE 2 IDE 1

JP5

3

1

(Optional)

4MB

Power

Keylock

LED

JP7

Speaker

1

HDD
LED

LED

Battery

JP9

3

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Introduction

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Supports Intel® processors

- FSB 100MHz: Pentium® II (350­450MHz) & Pentium® III (450-733MHz)

- FSB 133MHz: Pentium® III
(533/600MHz)

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Supports 100/133 MHz Front Side Bus
Frequency

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Auto-detect CPU voltage

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

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PC99, ACPI

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Ultra DMA33/66 (ATA 33/66)

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Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL)

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Direct Rambus™ memory technology

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Maximum memory size up to 1GB using
256Mb Direct RDRAM technology

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Supports ACPI Suspend Indicator

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Power-on by modem, alarm, PS/2
Keyboard and Mouse

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Power failure resume

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Supports Suspend to RAM

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Supports onboard hardware monitoring
and includes Hardware Doctor™ utility

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Fan speed control

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Key Features

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Battery Low voltage Detect
Support 7 sets of voltage monitoring
Supports multiple-boot function
Y2K Complaint
AGP 2.0 Compliant;

AGP Universal Connector supports:

- 1.5V and 3.3V AGP cards

- 1X/2X/4X data transfer
Hardware Random Number Generator

(RNG) for enabling enhanced platform
security

RTC hardware to handle Y2K Century
Rollover

Supports Audio Modem Riser slot (AMR

1.0 compliant) *
2 x RIMM slots for RDRAM memory
1 x 32-bit AGP slot

5 x 32-bit bus master PCI slots
2 x USB ports onboard (USB3 share

USB2)
1 x IrDA port
ATX power connector

* If the user wants to use a Modem Riser card (MR) make sure to use a
mode MRs are

NOT

Supported.

Secondary

mode MR,

PRIMARY

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Follow the directions in this section which is designed to guide you through a quick and
correct method to install your new
refer to the SY-6ICA Motherboard User's guide and Technical Reference online manual on
in the CD-ROM package that came with your Motherboard.

Gather and prepare all necessary components to complete the installation successfully:

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Installation

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

handling this equipment:

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

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

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

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Slot 1 processor with built-in CPU cooling fan (boxed type)
RAMBUS module
Computer case with adequate power supply unit
Monitor
PS/2 Keyboard
Pointing Device (PS/2 Mouse)
Speaker(s) (optional)
Disk Drives: HDD, CD-ROM, Floppy drive…
External Peripherals: Printer, Plotter, and Modem (optional)
Internal Peripherals: Modem and LAN cards (optional)

Motherboard. For detailed information, please

Note:

If you want to use an external speaker connected to "Line-out" port, please make
sure to use an "amplified speaker" that can generate proper output sound volume.

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Install the Motherboard

Follow the steps below in order to perform the installation of your new

Step 1. Install the CPU

Mark your CPU Frequency:

that should be clearly marked on the CPU cover.

FSB 100MHz

350MHz (100 x 3. 5) 450MHz (100 x 4.5) 550MHz (100 x 5.5)

400MHz (100 x 4.0) 500MHz (100 x 5.0) 600MHz (100 x 6.0)

FSB 133MHz

400MHz (133 x 3.0) 533MHz (133 x 4.0) 667MHz (133 x 5.0)
466MHz (133 x 3.5) 600MHz (133 x 4.5) 733MHz (133 x 5.5)

CPU Mount Procedure:

separately, follow these instructions.

Retention Module Step 1. Open the two sides by folding them up.

To mount the processor that you have purchased

Record the working frequency of your CPU

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Motherboard.

Step 2. Insert the CPU into the retention

module. The CPU fits in the CPU
slot in only ONE way, do not try to
force it in.

Note: Installing a heat sink and cooling fan on top of your CPU is necessary for proper heat dissipation. Failing to
install these items may result in overheating and possible burn-out of your CPU.

Step 3. After completely inserting the CPU,

Now your CPU is ready for use.

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Power LED

Speaker

Reset

PWRBT

ACPI LED

HDD LED

Step 2. Connections to the Motherboard

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

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

For more details on connecting internal and external peripherals to your new SY-6ICA
Motherboard, please refer to SY-6ICA Motherboard User's Guide and Technical Reference
online manual on the CD-ROM.

Connectors and Plug-ins

Wake-On-LAN Header: JP44 CPU Cooling Fan: CPUFAN

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3

5VSB GND MP-Wakeup

Chassis Fan: CHAFAN Power Fan: PWRFAN

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin1 Pin2 Pin3

GND 12V SENSOR GND 12V SENSOR

CD -IN: J10

1

Pin1 Pin2 Pin1 Pin2 Pin1 Pin2 Pin1 Pin2

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

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4 Pin5 Pin6 Pin7 Pin8 Pin9 Pin10
VCC None IRRX GND IRTX NC NC NC NC NC

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

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

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

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

Connect to your CD-ROM audio output.

Key Lock

_

1

1

HDD LED ACPI LED PWRBT RESET

++

_

_

_

+

+

IrDA (Infrared Device Header): IR1

ATX Power On/Off: PWRBT

ATX Power Supply: ATX PW

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3

GND 12V SENSOR

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4

R G L G

Power LED Keylock

Pin1 Pin2

5V NC GND

Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4

5V NC NC Speaker out

Control Pin GND

Speaker

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Memory

Control

Quick Start Guide

Step 3. Configure Memory

This motherboard incorporates the latest Direct Rambus™ technology memory subsystem
capable of delivering three times the bandwidth of conventional 100MHz SDRAM based
systems. The board comes with two RIMM™ sockets for modular memory expansion,
allowing maximum memory array sizes of up to 256MB/512MB/1GB using RDRAM
modules that come with 64/72Mbit, 128/144Mbit or 256/288Mbit ICs.

This motherboard supports a single channel of Direct RDRAM memory that can
accommodate a maximum of 32 RDRAM devices. At a FSB frequency of 100MHz, 300 &
400MHz Direct RDRAMs are supported, At a FSB frequency of 133MHz, 356 & 400MHz
direct RDRAMs are supported, providing up to 1.6GB/sec of data transfer rate.

Memory Configuration

Direct Rambus™ signals are daisy-chained through each RDRAM memory module, as
shown in the figure below.

and Continuation modules (e.g., one Direct RDRAM and one Continuation modules)
in all two RIMM slots to complete the memory subsystem,

motherboard main memory will not be functional. There is no restriction on installing Direct
RDRAM and Continuation modules in which RIMM slots.

Therefore, you must always install a total of 2 Direct RDRAM

or otherwise the

-Processor

Graphics

Processor

ASIC

RIMM 1 RIMM 2

[RDRAM 1]

Daisy-chaining the two DRAMs

SY-6ICA Direct Rambus Memory Subsystem

*ALWAYS INSTALL RDRAM MODULESTWO

[RDRAM 2]

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Step 4. Set the CPU Frequency

This Motherboard does not use any jumpers to set the CPU frequency; the CPU settings
can be changed through the BIOS [SOYO COMBO SETUP]. Please refer to Chapter 3
“Quick BIOS Setup” for details on setting the CoppermineTM processor frequency.

Step 5. Set JP9 for FWH Boot Block Write-Protect

Setting this jumper to open will prevent the boot block area of the FWH (FirmWare Hub) chip
from being written data into, such that it is write-protected from unwanted or abnormal write
activity.

Note

: In some rare cases, the boot block area will need to be flashed to complete the BIOS

upgrade procedure. Setting JP9 to open will cause incomplete BIOS update in that case.

The FWH Boot Block

Write-Protect

Locked Unlocked

JP9 Setting open JP9 short JP9

Step 6. Enable/Disable Power-On by Keyboard (JP1)

You may choose to enable the Power-On through Keyboard function by shorting pin 1-2 on
jumper JP1; or short pin 2-3 to disable this function.

Power-On by

Keyboard

JP1 Setting

Short pin 1-2 to

enable the Power-

On by Keyboard

Enable Disable

Short pin 2-3 and
the Power-On by

Keyboard function is

function.

disabled.

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

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Step 7. PC speaker redirection (JP10)

Through this jumper the case speaker output can be redirected to the external (amplified)
speakers (if connected) through the on-board Audio-Codec.

PC speaker

redirection

JP10 Setting

Redirect to external speaker Use case speaker

Short pin 1-2 Short pin 2-3

Step 8. CPU Core Voltage Adjust (JP15)

In case your CPU is running on a frequency higher then it is specified for, increasing its core
voltage can enhance its stability. Over-clocking your CPU does however force your system
to operate outside of its specifications, and therefore SOYO can not guarantee system
stability.

CPU Core Voltage Adjust JP15 Setting

Default Vcore

2.5% higher

5% higher

Short pin 1-2

Short pin 2-3

Short pin 4-5

7.5% higher

Short pin 5-6

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Step 9. CPU Safe Mode (JP7)

If the user overclocks the system there is always the risk that the system will not boot up
properly. In that case closing JP7 will force system to use the actual CPU multiplier to boot
up. The boot-up sequence in that case will be as follows:

Ø

-The system will start up with the lowest multiplier available.

Ø

-The BIOS will now read the CPU-ID code and set the multiplier in accordance with it.

Ø

-The system will boot up normally with the actual (non-overclock) CPU frequency.

CPU Safe Mode Normal Force actual CPU Frequency

JP7 Setting

Open JP7 Close JP7

Note: After properly booting up, set JP7 back to open again.

Step 10. CMOS Clear (JP5)

After you have turned off your computer, clear the CMOS memory by momentarily shorting
pins 2-3 on jumper JP5, for a few seconds. Then restore JP5 to the initial 1-2 jumper setting
in order to recover and retain the default settings.
Jumper JP5 can be easily identified by its white colored cap.

CMOS Clearing

JP5 Setting

Clear CMOS Data Retain CMOS Data

Short pin 2-3 for

at least 5 seconds to

clear the CMOS

Short pin 1-2 to

retain new

settings

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

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Setup

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

Quick BIOS Setup

[Soyo Combo Feature].

Quick Start Guide

The

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

Step 1. Select [Standard CMOS Features]

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

Step 2. Select [Load Optimized Defaults]

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

Step 3. Select [Soyo Combo Feature]

Move the cursor to the
Available [CPU Frequency] settings on your SY-6ICA Motherboard are detailed in the

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

350MHz (100 x 3.5) 400MHz (133 x 3.0)
400MHz (100 x 4.0) 466MHz (133 x 3.5)
450MHz (100 x 4.5) 533MHz (133 x 4.0)
500MHz (100 x 5.0) 600MHz (133 x 4.5)
550MHz (100 x 5.5) 667MHz (133 x 5.0)

600MHz (100 x 6.0) 733MHz (133 x 5.5)

[CPU Frequency]

CPU Frequency

field to set the CPU frequency.

Select the working frequency of
your Pentium® III & Pentium® II
processor among these preset
values.

Note: Mark the checkbox that
corresponds to the working
frequency of your Pentium® III &
Pentium® II processor in case the
CMOS configuration should be lost.

<DEL>

key

Step 4. Select [SAVE & EXIT SETUP]

Press
sequence.

<Enter>

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

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Your SY-6ICA Motherboard comes with a CD-ROM labeled "SOYO CD." The SOYO CD
contains (1) the user's manual file for your new Motherboard, (2) the drivers software
available for installation, and (3) a database in HTML format with information on SOYO
Motherboards and other products.

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

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

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

Quick Start Guide

The SOYO CD

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

Please Select Your Board

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

OK

(SOYO CD Start Up Program Menu)

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

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7IWB
7IWB V1.0
7IWM
7IWM/L V1

Cancel

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SY-6ICA

The SOYO CD

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

Quick Start Guide

Note:

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

Step 2. Install Drivers and Utilities

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

Install Drivers

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

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Quick Start Guide

driver

Intel .inf utility for Win 9x
Intel Ultra ATA66 Storage Driver for Win 98/98SE/NT
YAMAHA codec drivers for Win NT 4.0

YAMAHA Xgstudio program for Win 9x/NT
Winbond hardware doctor for 6ICA (Win 95/98)

Cancel

OK

revision:

(Driver Installation Menu)

A short description of all available drivers follows:

Ø Intel .inf utility for Win 9x

Windows 95 and 98 will not recognize the new INTEL Camino chipset properly. To update
the necessary .inf files that will help Windows recognize the Camino chipset, please run this
utility.

Ø Intel Ultra ATA66 Storage Driver for Win 98/98SE/NT

This driver will enable the use of Ultra 66(ATA66) Harddisks on your system. This driver is
optimized for the Intel® chipset on your motherboard.

Ø YAMAHA codec drivers for Win NT4.0

You have to install the drivers before installing any application for the YAMAHA codec.
Please refer to the back of the manual for installation information for other operating
systems.

Ø YAMAHA XGstudio program for Win 9x/NT

The Application program allows the user to make full use of the functionality that the
Yamaha sound chip has to offer. Make sure to install the Yamaha driver for your OS before
installing any of the application software.

Ø Winbond hardware doctor for 6ICA (Win 95/98)

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.

Select which driver you want to install and click

OK,

or click

Cancel

to abort the driver

installation and return to the main menu.

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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.

Quick Start Guide

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.

Step 4. Enter the SOYO CD

Click the
program will activate the default HTML browser installed on your system (for example,
Internet Explorer or Netscape) to visualize the contents of the SOYO CD.

The SOYO CD contains useful information about your Motherboard and other SOYO
products available. For your convenience, this information is available in HTML format,
similar to the format widely used on the Internet.

Enter SOYO CD

button to enter the SOYO HTML database. The Start Up

Note:

If no HTML browser is installed on your system, the Start Up program will prompt
you on whether or not you would like to install the Internet Explorer* browser. Click YES to
install the HTML browser. After the installation is complete, please restart your system.
Then re-run the SOYO CD and you will be able to browse the SOYO HTML database.

(* Internet Explorer is a Microsoft Trademark)

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Sound Driver

Installation

55

Most of the drivers on this CD can be installed automatically. Run the SOYO-CD program
and click the 'install drivers' button. Now a list of the available drivers will be displayed.
Select a driver and click OK to install the driver. Some drivers will have to be installed by
hand. See the explanation below.

Ø Yamaha Soundchip drivers for Windows 95 & 98

For windows 95/98, after installation of windows go to 'my computer' and select 'properties'.
Now the 'system properties' menu will be shown. Select 'hardware' tab, and click the
'device manager' button.

On the device manager a question mark will be shown under 'other devices' -> 'PCI
multimedia audio device'. Do not remove this entry! To change the driver, click this entry
and select properties -> driver -> update driver. Now an update menu will be shown. If
windows asks you for the location of the driver, give it the following directory:

d:\driv-com\yamaha\win95&98vxd\v4.06.1010
After the installation is finished, windows 95/89 will properly recognize your Yamaha sound

chip.

Yamaha Sound Driver Installation

Ø Yamaha Soundchip drivers for Windows 98SE

Windows will detect a multi-media device at start-up, follow the installation steps on the
screen. When windows asks you for the location of the drivers, click 'browse' and go the
following directory:

d:\driv-com\yamaha\WIN98&2000wdm\v4.10.2119
(where d is your CD-ROM drive letter)
Now click OK and the drivers will be installed properly.

Ø Yamaha Soundchip drivers for Windows 2000

For windows 2000, after installation of windows go to 'my computer' and select 'properties'.
Now the 'system properties' menu will be shown. Select 'hardware' tab, and click the
'device manager' button.

On the device manager a question mark will be shown under 'multimedia audio controller'.
Do not remove this entry!

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YAMAHA

Sound Driver

Installation

To change the driver, click this entry and select properties -> driver -> update driver. Now
an updatemenu will be shown. If windows asks you for the location of the driver, give it the
following directory:

d:\driv-com\yamaha\WIN98&2000wdm\v4.10.2119
After the installation is finished, windows 2000 will properly recognize your Yamaha sound

chip.

Ø Application for windows 95, 98 and 98SE

On the CD an application is available for the Yamaha soundchip.To install this application
(Ystation),please go to the following directory:

Ø YAMAHA Codec Application Driver directory:

driv-com\yamaha\Ystation\v3.26\Setup.exe
and run the setup.exe file. This will install the application.

Ø Wavetable for windows NT

On the CD a wavetable is available. This wavetable has to be installed to make use of
MIDI. To install take the following steps:

Double click 'my computer', and choose 'control panel'.
Select the multi media icon and select the devices tab.
Now select 'MIDI devices and instruments' and click the 'add' button below.
Choose 'unlisted or updated driver' and press OK.
Now give the following directory:
d:\driv-com\yamaha\syxg50nt\disk1\setup
This will start the installation process. After installation you will be able to make use of

MIDI.

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Quick Trouble shoot tips

Video (no display) related issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

correctly in its socket.

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

This is a common problem with AGP video cards. The reason is that your AGP
card did not get seated into the AGP slot fully and firmly. Please push your AGP
card down into the socket real hard, it should snap twice. You may have to unscrew
the AGP card to allow the card to go further down. Do take care not to damage the
card by using too much force.

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

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

Quick Start Guide

BIOS Issues

Where can I find the BIOS revision of my mainboard?

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

Where can I find the latest BIOS of my motherboard?

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

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

revision.

Hard disk, floppy drive, CD-ROM etc

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

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

Modem issues

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

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

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

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

Audio Issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lock up (freeze)

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

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

I can not get my board to run properly.

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

http://www.soyo.com

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How to contact us:

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

department in the region you live.

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

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

Quick Start Guide

SOYO Taiwan

No. 21 Wu-Kung 5 Rd., Hsin Chuang
City, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan

Region Covered: Taiwan and Asia­Pacific. (Including Australia).

Web Site: www.soyo.com.tw

Sales:

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support:

Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

SOYO Europe BV

Signaalrood 19, 2718 SH Zoetermeer
The Netherlands

Region Covered: Europe except
Germany.

Web Site: www.soyo.nl, www.soyo-

europe.com

Sales:

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support:

Tel : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

SOYO USA

41484 Christy Street, Fremont, CA
94538

Region Covered: US and Canada
Web Site: www.soyousa.com,

www.soyo.com

Sales:

Email : [e-mail]

Technical Support:

Support Web Site:

www.soyousa.com/support.htm

SOYO (U.K.) LTD.

Unit 7, Alice Way, Hounslow Business
Park,
Hanworth Road, Hounslow, TW3 3UD

Region Covered: United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland

Web Site: www.soyo.co.uk

Sales:

Tel : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support:

Tel : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

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Quick Start Guide

SOYO Deutschland GmbH

August-Wilhelm-Kuhnholz-Str. 15
D-26135 Oldenburg

Region Covered: Germany
Web Site: www.saat.de, www.soyo-

saat.com, www.soyo-saat.de

Vertrieb Mainboards, Notebooks und
SoyoCom Produkte:

E-Mail: [e-mail]
Fon: +49-(0)441/20910-31/33
Fax: [phone]

Technischer Support:

E-Mail: [e-mail]
Fon: +49-(0)441/20910-40
Fax: [phone]

SOYO KOREA

Region Covered: Korea

Sales:

Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]

Technical Support:

tel : [phone]
fax : [phone]
e-mail : [e-mail]

SOYO Hong Kong

Region Covered: Hong Kong
Web Site: www.soyo.com.hk

Sales:

tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support:

tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

SOYO China (Gin Mei Jei)

Region Covered: All of China

Sales:

Tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support:

Tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

SOYO Japan

Region Covered: Japan
Web site: www.soyo.co.jp

Sales:

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support:

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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