SOYO SY-P4VM800 Quick Start Guide
Precautions
1. Please read this Quick Start Guide before proceeding with your installations. Serious damage
may occur if the installation procedures are not followed properly.
2. AGP cards running at 3.3v are not supported. Only AGP cards running at 1.5v & 0.8v (4x /8x
AGP cards) are supported on this motherboard.
3. Please ensure that your memory modules are installed properly. They can fit into the memory
slots only one way, and should fit completely in the socket without sticking out. Failure to do so will
damage your motherboard and memory module.
4. An ATX 12V power supply (Power supply for Pentium 4 system) is required for the system to
operate normally. (Preferably 350 watts for minimal loading or 400 watts for fully loaded system).
5. If you have any problem getting your system to work, please follow the troubleshooting tips on
Page 32 of your user guide.
6. On some motherboards, the actual chipset cooler fan/heatsink, despite its different look from that
showing on the color box, is of the same quality and will work just as well. (The chipset cooler is
as sufficient as the chipset fan based on a different design.)
7. For Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting Tools, please visit our online technical
support center at
SOYO USA: http://www.soyousa.com/support
Knowledge Database: http://www.soyousa.com/kb/
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Table of Contents
Precaution………………………………………..………………………………………….……..….…P1
SOYO SY-P4VM800 Motherboard…………..…….……………………………………….……….…P2
Chapter 1 Introduction…………………..…………………………………………………….……....P5
1.1 Contents of the Motherboard……………………………………………………….……….P5
1.2 Motherboard Layout…………………………………………………………………………P6
1.3 I/O Ports Layout……………………………………………………………………………...P6
1.4 Key Features…………………………………………………………………………………P7
Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard…………………………………..…………………………...P8
2.1 Installing the CPU……………………………………………………………………………P9
2.2 Installing the Memory Modules…………………………………………………………..….P10
2.3 Installing the Hard Disk Drive and Optical Device……………………….…………………P11
2.3.1 Installing the SATA Hard Disk Drive………………………...………………………...……P12
2.4 Installing the Expansion Cards………………………………………………………………P13
2.5 Connecting the Power Supply……………………………………………………………….P14
2.6 Clearing CMOS (JP5)………………………………………………………………………..P15
2.7 Connectors and jumper Definition…………………………………...……………………...P16
2.8 Connecting Multi-Channel Speakers……………………………………...………………..P17
Chapter 3 Quick BIOS Setup………………………………………………………………………....P18
3.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………..…………………….P18
3.2 Running the Setup…………………………………………………………………..……….P18
3.3 Standard CMOS Setup Menu…………………………………………………..…………...P19
3.4 Standard CMOS Setup Menu………………………………………………..……………...P20
3.5 Advanced Setup Menu……………………………………………………..………………...P20
3.6 Feature Setup Page………………………………………………………..……...…………P21
3.7 Power Management Setup Page………………………………………..…………………..P22
3.8 PCI/Plug & Play Setup Page……………………………...……………..…………………..P23
3.9 BIOS Security Features Setup Page……………………………….……………………….P24
3.10 CPU PnP Setup Page…………………………………………...…………………………...P24
3.11 Hardware Monitor Page…………………………………………..………………………….P25
3.12 Load Optimal Defaults………………………………….……………………………………P26
3.13 Save Changes and Exit……………………………………………………………….……..P26
3.14 Discard Changes and Exit……………………..………………………….…………………P26
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Chapter 4 The SOYO CD…………..….……………………………………………………………....P27
4.1 The Contents of SOYO CD………………………………………..….……………………..P27
4.2 How to Use SOYO CD?........................................................................................................P28
Chapter 5 Installing the USB 2.0 Driver……………………………………….…………………....P30
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting………………………...………………………………………………...P31
Chapter 7 How to Contact US?…………………………………………………………...………....P37
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing SOYO SY-P4VM800 Motherboard. This Quick Start Guide will
guide you throughout the entire hardware/software installation of the motherboard with simplified
steps.
1.1 Contents of the Motherboard
When unpacking the Motherboard, check the following items:
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1 * SOYO SY-P4VM800 Motherboard
1 * Quick Start Guide
1 * Drivers/Software CD
1 * 80-Conductor UATA 66/100/133 IDE Cable
1 * Floppy Disk Drive Cable
1 * Serial ATA Cable
1 * Back panel
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1.2 Motherboard Layout
1.3 I/O Ports Layout
(Optional)
(Sharedwith JP2)
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1.4 Key Features
CHIPSETS
FEATURES
ꢁ Intel Pentium 4 Prescott CPU with HT
ꢁ 400/533/800MHz FSB
PM800
(North Bridge)
ꢁ DDR 266/333/400MHz SDRAM up to 2 GB
ꢁ Ultra V-Link 1066 MB/s interconnection
ꢁ Integrated VIAS3 UniChrome Pro graphics controller
ꢁ V-RAID function
ꢁ UATA66/100/133 IDE controller
ꢁ VIA10/100 Ethernet controller
ꢁ AGP 4X/8X
ꢁ Max. 8 USB2.0 ports
ꢁ 2 SerialATA ports
VT8237
(South
Bridge)
I/O PORTS
VGA Port
PS/2
FEATURES
Connects the monitor with the integrated VIA S3 UniChrome
Pro Graphics controller
Connects a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse
Parallel Port Connects a parallel device such as a printer
COM1
Connects a serial device such as mice or fax/modems.
Connects a RJ-45 jack to build intranet/internet connections.
LAN Port
Connects USB 1.1/2.0 devices such as printer, digital camera,
scanner, external hard drive/optical device, flash drive, etc
USB Ports
Connects microphone and multi-channel speakers up to 6
channels
Audio Ports
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Installing the Motherboard
To avoid damage to the motherboard, please follow the instructions below before
handling this equipment:
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Before installing the motherboard, ground yourself by touching the unpainted
portion of the system's metal chassis to avoid possible static damage to the item.
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Check the motherboard for obvious physical damage. If any component appears to have
come off or been damaged, contact our local customer service center for an immediate
replacement.
The following is a list of common components to prepare before the installation:
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A Intel Pentium 4/Prescott Socket mPGA478 CPU (CPU with Vcore higher than 1.6
volts is not supported)
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A verified cooling fan/heatsink for Intel Pentium 4 CPUs
1~2 verified DDR SDRAM modules
AGP 4X/8X or PCI graphic card
Computer case with adequate power supply (at least 350W, ATX 12V approved)
Monitor
Keyboard (PS/2 or USB)
Pointing Device ( USB/PS2 Mouse/Trackball)
Speakers (optional)
Internal Drives: Hard Disk, CD/DVD-ROM/RW, Floppy Drive…
External Peripherals: printer, modem, scanner (optional)
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2.1 Installing the CPU
SOYO SY-P4VM800 Motherboard supports a single Intel Pentium® 4/Prescott Socket mPGA478 CPU.
Please follow the steps to install the CPU.
478-Pin CPU Socket
Pin 1
CPU Lever
CPUFAN1
1
2
3
4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Lift the socket lever up to a vertical position.
Place the marked CPU corner with the base of the socket lever (Pin 1).
Push the CPU firmly into the socket with adequate force.
Hold the socket lever down to a horizontal position to secure the CPU.
Spread the thermal grease all over the surface of the CPU.
Secure the CPU cooling fan/heatsink to the CPU socket and attach its power cable to a
nearby power connector. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to the CPU and
motherboard and its attached components.
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2.2 Installing the Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two memory module slots, supporting 184-pin
dual channel DDR 266/333/400 SDRAM up to 2GB. You can add 1 or 2 memory
modules to the system at your choice. In the case of adding two memory modules,
please use two verified memory modules of the same manufacturer and
specifications/capacity to increase their compatibility with motherboard. Please
note that dual channel function is activated only when two memory modules of the
specifications/capacity are present.
DDR1
DDR2
2.2.1 Memory Frequency Table
Memory frequency is subject to CPU Front Side Bus. The following is a reference table:
CPU FSB (MHz)
Memory Frequency (MHz)
266
DIMM DDR Code Name
PC2100
400
533
800
266/333
400/320*
PC2100 / 2700
PC3200 / 2700
*Sometimes when pairing an 800 MHz FSB CPU with PC2700 DIMM DDR SDRAM, the
memory frequency will read 320 MHz instead of 333 MHz due to chipset limitations.
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2.3 Installing the Hard Disk Drive/Optical Device
Before Installing the IDE Devices:
1.
2.
3.
For the ease of installation, we strongly recommend you install the hard drives
first on IDE1, followed by the installation of the optical device on IDE2.
Installation of a hard disk and an optical device on one IDE slot/cable is not
recommended since it will reduce system performance.
When installing two IDE devices on one IDE slot/cable, set one of
the two IDE devices (usually the booting hard drive) to MASTER
and the other SLAVE(usually a second hard drive or
CD/DVD-Rom/RW). The documentations of the IDE devices
usually details how to use jumpers or switches to swap the devices
between MASTER and SLAVE modes.
Connecting IDE 1 / Primary IDE Slot
The booting hard drive must always be attached to IDE1.
Connecting IDE 2 / Secondary IDE Slot
The second drive (usually a CD/DVD-ROM/RW) on this controller must be set to
slave mode. The installation process is the same as that of IDE1.
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2.3.1 Installing the SATA Hard Disk Drive
To install a SATAhard drive, use a SATAcable that supports the SATAprotocol. This SATAcable
comes with an SATApower cable. You can connect either end of the SATAcable to the SATA
hard drive or to the SATAslot on the motherboard.
SATACable (Optional)
SATAPower Cable (Optional)
Follow the steps below for proper installation:
1. Attach either end of the cable to the SATAslot (A) on the motherboard.
2. Attach the other end of the cable (B) to the SATAhard drive.
3. Connect a SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive (C) and the other end of the to a
power supply connector.
Note: This motherboard does not support the SATA “Hot-Plug” function.
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2.4 Installing the Expansion Cards
The motherboard holds 1 AGP 4X/8X slot, 3 PCI slots, and 1 CNR slot. Special attention
should be paid when installing an AGP card. Ensure your AGP card is compliant with AGP
4X/8X specifications with 1.5 & 0.8v power consumption. Accidentally or intentionally
installing an incompatible AGP 1X/2X card may cause serious damage to the
motherboard and attached components and void the warranty. Some powerful AGP cards
may require additional power supply to sustain normal operation. Ensure all installed
expansion cards align with and firmly attach to their corresponding slots before powering
on the system.
1. Refer to the documentation of AGP card for its compatibility with the motherboard.
2. Press the expansion card firmly into the corresponding expansion slot.
3. Be sure the gold contact fingers of the card are secured in place.
4. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
5. Attach additional power cable to the AGP card if necessary.
Gold Contact Fingers ofanIncompatibleAGP 1X/2X Card
Gold Contact Fingers of a StandardAGP 4X/8X Card
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2.5 Connecting the Power Supply
Follow the steps below to wire the motherboard to complete the installation process. The motherboard
requires an ATX 12V compliant power supply. When connecting the power connectors, follow its
directionality and do not force them into the sockets. Ensure the power supply is not electrified prior to
the completion of the entire hardware installation process.
PJ1
ATX1
1. Connect the 20-pin connector to ATX1 power connector. (See FIG 1)
2. Connect the 4-pin connector to JP1 power connector. (See FIG 2)
FIG 1
FIG 2
ATX1 Power Socket
PJ1 Power Socket
COM
Pin1
Pin3
12V
5VSB
PW-OK
GND
5V
5V
5V
-5V
GND
GND
GND
PS-ON
GND
-12V
3.3V
+12VDC
GND
5V
+12V Power Connector
GND
3.3V
3.3V
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2.6 Clearing CMOS (JP5)
In the case of CMOS being wrongly configured that results in boot-up errors or hardware/software
malfunction, follow the procedures below to clear the CMOS to restore default settings.
1.
Short Pin 2-3 of JP5 jumper as indicated below.
2. Place the jumper cap back on pin 1-2 to return to default settings.
3 2 1
JP5
Clear CMOS
JP5
Short Circuit
Open
Short Pin 2-3 for 5 seconds
to clear the CMOS
Short Pin 1-2 to
retain new settings
1 2 3
1 2 3
Note: The power cord must be detached from the ATX power supply or electric socket before
performing the Clearing CMOS operation.
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2.7 Connectors and Jumper Definition
CPU Cooling
FanCPU_FAN1
System Cooling Fan
CHA_FAN1
CD1
Pin1
Pin2
+12V Sensor GND
AUDIO1:Front Panel Audio Connector
Pin4 Pin5 Pin6 Pin7 Pin8
Pin3
Pin1
Pin2
Pin3
Pin1
Pin2
Pin3
Pin4
GND
+12V Sensor CD IN L GND
GND CD IN R
Pin1
Pin2
Pin3
Pin9
Pin10
AUD_MIC AUD_GND AUD_MIC_BIAS AUD_VCC AUD_FPOUT_R AUD_RET_R HP_ON
KEY
AUD_FPOUT_L AUD_RET_L
USB2 / USB3: Front Panel USB Connector
Pin1
Pin2
Pin3
USB_FP_P0-
Pin8
Pin4
Pin5
VERG_FP_USBPWR0 VERG_FP_USBPWR0
USB_FP_P1-
Pin9
USB_FP_P0+
Pin10
Pin6
Pin7
USB_FP_P1+
GROUND
GROUND
KEY
USB_FP_OC0
IR1: Infrared Port
Pin1
NC
Pin2
Pin3
Vcc5
Pin4
Pin5
Pin6
KEY
GND
IRTX
IRRX
Power LED
Pin12
Pin11
VCC
Pin13
GND
NC
Speaker
Pin17
Pin18
NC
Pin19
NC
Pin20
VCC
Speaker out
HDD LED
PWRBT
RESET
Pin9
Pin10
Pin4
Pin5
GND
Pin1
Pin2
LED Anode
LED Cathode
Power On/Off
Control PIN
GND
Power On/Off: PWRBT
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.
ATX 12V Power Supply: ATX PW
Attach the ATX 12V Power cable to the connector. (This motherboard requires an ATX 12V power supply,
an AT or ATX power supply can NOT be used.)
When using the Power-On by Keyboard function, please ensure the ATX power supply is able to provide
at least 720mA on the 5V Standby lead (5VSB).
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2.8 Connecting Multi-channel Speakers
The integrated VIAVinylAudio controller supports up to six-channel audio output. Install the driver before
connecting the audio cables to the audio jack referring to the table below. Remember to change the number of
speaks accordingly in the preinstalled audio driver utility.
Number of
Speakers
Front Speaks
Rear Speakers
Subwoofer
2
3
5
Line-out
Line-out
Line-out
Mic-in
Mic-in
Line-in
Line-in (Blue)
Line-out (Green)
Mic-in (Red)
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Quick BIOS Setup
3.1 Introduction
The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, such as date and
time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies
the information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of
coordination between system components. If the Setup Utility configuration is incorrect, it may
cause the system to malfunction. It can even stop your computer booting properly. If it
happens, you can use the clear CMOS jumper to clear the CMOS memory which has stored
the configuration information; or you can hold down the Page Up key while rebooting your
computer. Holding down the Page Up key also clears the setup information. You can run the
setup utility and manually change the configuration. You might need to do this to configure
some hardware installed in or connected to the motherboard, such as the CPU, system
memory, disk drives, etc.
3.2 Running the Setup Utility
Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating
system loading that prompts you to “Hit <DEL>if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you
see this message, press the <Delete> or <Del> key, and the Main menu page of the Setup
Utility appears on your monitor.
COMS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
StandardCMOS Setup
Advanced Setup
CPUPnPSetup
Hardware Monitor
FeaturesSetup
LoadOptimalDefaults
SaveChangesand Exit
DiscardChangesandExit
PowerManagementSetup
PCI/PlugandPlay Setup
BIOSSecurity Setup
↑ ↓ ←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit
F1:GeneralHelp
F9 :OptimizedDefaults
Standards COMOS setup for changing time, date, hard disk type, etc.
V02.54 ( C ) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
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3.3 The BIOS Navigation Keys
Name of Keys
Function
Esc
Exits the current menu
Scrolls through the items on a menu
←→↑↓
+/–, Page Up/Page Down
Modifies the values of a selected item
Saves the current configuration and exits setup
Displays a screen that describes all key functions
Loads previously saved values to CMOS
Change CMOS menu colors
F10
F1
F5
Shift + F2
3.4 Standard CMOS Setup Menu
This page displays a table of items defining basic information about your system.
CMOSSETUPUTILITY–Copyright(C)1985-2003,AmericanMegatrends, Inc.
StandardCMOS Setup
SystemTime
SystemDate
23:40:15
Sun05/09/2004
Help Item
Use [Enter], [TAB]or
[SHIFT-TAB]toselecta
field.
PrimaryIDEMaster
Primary IDESlave
Secondary IDEMaster
Secondary IDESlave
HardDisk
NotDetected
NotDetected
CD/DVDROM
Use[+]or[-]to configure
systemTime.
Floppy A
Floppy B
1.44MB31/2”
Disabled
↑↓←→ :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save Esc:Exit
F1:GeneralHelp F9:OptimizedDefaults
Date & Time
These items set up system date and time.
IDE Pri Master
Pri Slave
These items configure devices connected to the Primary and
Secondary IDE channels. To configure an IDE hard disk
drive, choose Auto. If the Auto setting fails to find a hard disk
drive, set it to User, and then fill in the hard disk characteristics
(Size, Cyls, etc.) manually. If you have a CD-ROM drive,
select the setting CDROM. If you have an ATAPI device with
removable media (e.g. a ZIP drive or an LS-120), select
Sec Master
Sec Slave
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Floptical.
Floppy A
Floppy B
These items set up size and capacity of the floppy diskette
drive(s) installed in the system.
3.5 Advanced Setup Menu
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with
caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
CMOSSETUPUTILITY–Copyright(C)1985-2003, AmericanMegatrends, Inc.
Advanced Setup
Quick Boot
Enabled
st
1 BootDevice
PM-Maxtor 6Y060P0
SS-MATSHITACR-58
1ST FLOPPYDRIVE
Yes
Help Item
nd
2 BootDevice
AllowsBIOStoskipcertaintests
whilebooting. This willdecrease the
timeneeded tobootthesystem.
rd
3 BootDevice
TryOtherBootDevice
Bootup Num-Lock
On
BootToOS/2>64MB
AGPApertureSize
No
64MB
DRAMTiming
AutoBYSPD
Disabled
Enabled
HyperThreadingFunction
AutoDetectDIMM/PCICIK
Spread Spectrum
Disabled
↑↓←→ :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save Esc:Exit
F1:GeneralHelp F9:OptimizedDefaults
Quick Boot
If you enable this item, the system starts up more
quickly be elimination some of the power on test
routines.
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3 Boot Device
Use these items to determine the device order the
computer uses to look for an operating system to load at
start-up time.
rd
TryOther Boot Device
If you enable this item, the system will also search for
other boot devices if it fails to find an operating system
from the first two locations.
BootUp Num-Lock
This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or
inactive at system start-up time.
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Boot To OS/2> 64MB
Enable this item if you are booting the OS/2 operating
system and you have more than 64MB of system
memory installed.
AGP Aperture Size
DRAM Timing
This item defines an AGP for the graphics. Leave this
item at the default value 64MB.
This item allows you to enable or disable the DRAM
timing defined by the Serial Presence Detect electrical.
Hyper-Threading Function If your P4 CPU is not HT CPU, this item will be hidden.
If your P4 CPU is HT CPU, BIOS will show this item.
You can set "Disabled" or "Enabled" to control HT CPU
support in O.S. Set “Enabled” to test HT CPU function.
Auto detect DIMM/PCI
Clock
When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock
signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
Spread Spectrum
Use this item to set the system bus spread spectrum for
the installed processor.
3.6 Features Setup Page
This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.
CMOSSETUPUTILITY–Copyright(C)1985-2003, AmericanMegatrends, Inc.
Features Setup
OnBoardFloppyController
SerialPort1Address
OnBoard IR Port
ParallelPortAddress
ParrllelPortMode
Enabled
3F8/IRQ4
Disabled
378
Help Item
AllowsBIOSto Enable orDisable
FloppyController.
ECP
ECPModeDMAChannel
ParallelPortIRQ
DMA3
IRQ7
OnBoardPCIIDEController
OnBoardSATA-IDE
AudioDevice
Both
Enabled
Enabled
Auto
ModemDevice
EthernetDevice
OnBoardUSBFunction
USBFunction forDOS
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
↑↓←→ :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save Esc:Exit
F1:GeneralHelp
F9:OptimizedDefaults
OnBoard Floppy
Controller
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk
drive interface.
Serial Port1 Address
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1/2
serial port, and to assign a port address.
OnBoard IR Port
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port,
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and to assign a port address.
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port,
and to assign a port address.
Use this item to set the parallel port mode. You can select
SPP (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities
Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or ECP + EPP.
ECP Mode DMA
Channel
Use this item to assign a DMA channel to the parallel port.
Parallel Port IRQ
Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port.
Onboard PCI/IDE
Controller
Use this item to enable or disable either or both of the
onboard Primary and Secondary IDE channels.
Onboard SATA-IDE
Audio Device
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE channel.
This item enables or disables the AC’97 audio chip.
This item enables or disables the MC’97 modem chip.
This item enables or disables the onboard Ethernet LAN.
Modem Device
Ethernet Device
Onboard USB
Function
Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this
motherboard.
USB Function For
DOS
Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this
motherboard in a DOS environment.
3.7 Power Management Setup Page
This page sets some parameters for system power management operation.
CMOSSETUPUTILITY–Copyright(C)1985-2003, AmericanMegatrends, Inc.
PowerManagementSetup
ACPIAwareO/S
Yes
Help Item
PowerManagement
Suspend mode
Enabled
S1
Enable/Disable
ACPIsupportforOperatingSystem.
Enable:IfOSsupportsACPI.
Disable: IfOS does notsupportACPI.
SuspendTimeOut
Resume OnRTCAlarm
LAN/RingPowerOn
KeyboardPowerOn
Wake-UpKey
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
AnyKey
↑↓←→ :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save Esc:Exit
F1:GeneralHelp F9:OptimizedDefaults
ACPI Aware O/S
This item supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and
Power management Interface). Use this item to enable or
disable the ACPI feature.
Power Management
Use this item to enable or disable a power management
scheme. If you enable power management, you can use the
items below to set the power management operation. Both
APM and ACPI are supported.
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Suspend mode
This item selects the status S1(Stop Clock) when the
system enters the power-saving Suspend mode.
This item sets up the timeout for Suspend mode in minutes.
If the time selected passes without any system activity, the
computer will enter power-saving Suspend mode.
The system can be turned off with a software command. If
you enable this item, the system can automatically resume
at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock).
Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the
wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order
to use this feature.
Suspend Time Out
Resume On RTC
Alarm
LAN/Ring Power On
The system can be turned off with a software command. If
you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if
there is an incoming call on the Modem/Ring, or traffic on
the network adapter. You must use an ATX power supply in
order to use this feature.
Keyboard Power On
Wake-Up Key
If you enable this item, system can automatically resume
by pressing any keys, hot or power key on the keyboard or
typing in the password. You must enable the Keyboard
Power On jumper and use an ATX power supply in order to
use this feature.
3.8 PCI / Plug & Play Setup Page
This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and devices that use the
system plug and play capability.
CMOSSETUPUTILITY–Copyright(C)1985-2003, AmericanMegatrends, Inc.
PCI/PlugandPlay Setup
Primary GraphicsAdapter PCI
Help Item
Options
Share MemorySize
Allocate IRQto PCI VGA
PCIIDEBusMaster
32MB
Yes
Disabled
PCI
AGP
↑↓←→ :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save Esc:Exit
F1:GeneralHelp F9:OptimizedDefaults
PrimaryGraphics
Adapter
This item indicates if the primary graphics adapter uses the
PCI or the AGP bus. The default PCI setting still lets the
onboard display work and allows the use of a second display
card installed in an AGP slot.
Share Memory Size
This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for
the onboard VGA display application with three options of
32/16/8MB.
Allocate IRQ to PCI
VGA
PCI IDE Bus Master
If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA
graphics system. You set this value to No to free up an IRQ.
This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We
recommend you to leave this item at the default value.
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3.9 BIOS Security Features Setup Page
This page helps you install or change a password.
CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Security Features
Security Settings
Help Item
Setup: Check password while
invoking setup.
Supervisor Password : Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Password Check
Press Enter
Setup
Always: Check password while
invoking setup as well as on
each boot.
↑↓←→ : Move
Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
F1: General Help
Supervisor Password
This item indicates whether a supervisor password has
been set. If the password has been installed, Installed
displays. If not, Not Installed displays.
Change Supervisor
Password/
Password Check
You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the
sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the
supervisor password or check password.
3.10 CPU PnP Setup Page
This page lets you manually configure the motherboard for the CPU. The system will automatically
detect the kind of install CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page.
CMOSSETUPUTILITY–Copyright(C)1985-2003, AmericanMegatrends, Inc.
CPUPnPSetup
Intel
Locked
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Auto
Manufacturer
RatioStatus
RatioActualValue
:
:
:
Help Item
Options
Auto
RatioCMOSSetting
DRAMFrequency.
:
:
CPU-100
CPU-66
CPU-33
CPU+0
Disabled
CPUOver-clockingFunc. :
CPUFrequency
200MHz
:
↑↓←→ :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save Esc:Exit
F1:GeneralHelp
F9:OptimizedDefaults
Manufacturer/Ratio
Status/
These items show the brand, the Locked/ Unlocked ratio
status and the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system.
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Ratio Actual Value
Ratio CMOS Setting
If the item “Ratio Status” shows “Locked”, you will not be able
to see the item “Ratio Actual Value” on the screen.
This item selects the ratio of the CPU installed in your system.
If the item “Ratio Status” shows “Locked”, you will not be able
to see the item “Ratio CMOS Setting” on the screen.
This item shows the frequency of the DRAM in your system.
DRAM Frequency
CPU Over-clocking
Func.
This item decides the CPU over-clocking function installed in
your system. If the over-clocking fails, please turn off the
system power. And then, hold the PageUp key (similar to the
Clear CMOS function) and turn on the power, the BIOS will
recover the safe default.
CPU Frequency
This item shows the frequency of the CPU installed in your
system.
3.11 Hardware Monitor Page
This page sets up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard.
CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
Hardware Monitor
*** System Hardware Monitor***
Vcore
Help Item
:1.280V
Vdimm
:2.576V
Vivdd
:1.520V
Vcc5V
:4.954V
SB3V
:3.184V
VBAT
:3.184V
CPU FAN Speed
SYSTEM FAN Speed
CPU Temperature
SYSTEM Temperature
:4440 RPM
:0 RPM
:72°C/161°F
:32°C/89°F
↑↓←→ : Move
Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit
F9: Optimized Defaults
F1: General Help
CPU/SYSTEM FAN
Speed
This item indicates CPU and SYSTEM cooling fan speed
in RPM.
CPU/ System
Temperature
These items display CPU and System temperature
measurement.
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3.12 Load Optimal Defaults
This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not. You press <Y>,
and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads all default values; or press <N>, and then <Enter>, the Setup
Utility does not load default values.
Note:
It is highly recommend that users enter this option to load optimal default values for
accessing the best performance.
3.13 Save Changes and Exit
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility
configuration. When the Save Changes and Exit dialog box appears, press Y to save and exit, or
press N to return to the main menu.
3.14 Discard Changes and Exit
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility
and exit the Setup Utility. When the Discard Changes and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to
discard changes and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu.
Note:
If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Discard Changes
and Exit" item and press <Y> to discard any changes you have made.
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4
4.1
The SOYO CD
The Contents of SOYO CD
SOYO CD provides a comprehensive set of drivers/tools that may come in handy during installation or when
system problems occur.
User’s
Manual
Detailed and informative electronic installation guide in PDF format
Drivers
Version
Operating System
Description
Accelerate and stabilize
your system
VIA4 in 1 Driver
4.51
98SE/ME/2000/XP
16-94-39.01
16-01-21.02
2000/XP
VIAPM 800
DisplayDriver
VIAS3 UniChrome Pro
graphics driver
98SE/ME
VIAUSB 2.0 Driver
RealtekAudio Driver
Realtek Media Player
VIA10/100 LAN Driver
VIASATARAID Driver
2.58L
3.61
3.61
3.7
98SE/ME/2000/XP Activate USB2.0 function
Hardware
Drivers
OnboardAC 97’audio
driver
98SE/ME/2000/XP
OnboardAC 97’audio
98SE/ME/2000/XP
driver
98SE/ME/2000/XP 10/100 LAN driver
2.2
98SE/ME/2000/XP VIA SATARAID Driver
Software
Version
Operating System
Description
System restoration
software
Wasay Pro Magic Plus
Lite
Windows/Dos
Hard disk backup &
recovery software
Data protection and
management utility
Bundled
Software
WasayImage It
3.0
1.0
Windows
Windows
Wasay Data
Processing Utility
PandaAntivirus
Titanium
2.05.05
98SE/ME/2000/XP Antivirus software
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4.2 How to Use SOYO CD?
Motherboard Selection Menu
Inserting SOYO CD Upon inserting SOYO CD, the menu above will automatically pop up for the
selection of your motherboard model number, in this case, please select P4VM800 and then click on <OK>.
SOYO CD Start-Up Menu
Read the Manual Upon clicking on <Read the Manual> button, an electronic User’s Manual in PDF
(Portable Data Format) format will be opened. To browse the PDF file, please download and installAdobe
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Driver Installation Menu
Install Drivers This CD contains and lists all the necessary drivers upon clicking on the <Install
Drivers> button. Please install the drivers according to your operating system. Some drivers may require a
reboot after installation for new settings to take effect.
Check the Latest Release Upon clicking this button, the default internet browser will open and link
to SoyoUSAdownload website. The internet connection must be established before the connection.
Otherwise you can manually link to: http://www.soyousa.com/downloads/ for the latest BIOS/driver updates.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0b The latest Microsoft DirectX 9.0b will be installed upon clicking on this
button. DirectX 9.0b is a program developed by Microsoft that intended for the enhancement of multimedia
performance and security, but limited to Windows users. PC games and graphic card utilizing this new
technology usually deliver more realistic and animated visual and audio experience.
Board Information An auto detection of the motherboard and chipset models will be performed on
clicking the button, an useful function to determine your motherboard/chipset models before a BIOS/chipset
driver update.
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5 Installing the USB2.0 Driver
Windows XP/Windows 2000
USB 2.0 drivers are available for download by Windows Update for both Windows XP and
Windows 2000. Windows XP Service Pack 1/Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 have included
USB2.0 driver
1.
Install Windows XP Service Pack 1/Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 via Windows
Update
2.
3.
4.
5.
Go to the Device Manager.
Remove “
”
Restart your system.
The operating system should automatically detect and install the USB 2.0 controller
after restart.
For more information on USB 2.0 support by Windows XP, please visit:
For more information on USB2.0 support by Windows 2000, please visit:
Note: Windows 95/98/ME don’t support USB 2.0 function.
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6 Troubleshooting
Boot-up Issues
1. The system does not power up. No beeping sound is heard and the CPU fan is
not spinning.
1. Ensure that there are brass standoffs or plastic insulators between the motherboard and
the case under every screw hole.
2. Ensure that JP5 is on pins 1-2 NOT 2-3.
3. Ensure the 20-pin and 4-pin power connector is connected to the motherboard.
4. Ensure the power cord is connected and the power supply is turned on.
5. Ensure the power button is correctly connected to the motherboard.
6. Ensure the power supply is functioning and powerful enough to sustain the normal
operation and stability of the system. The minimum requirement for a qualified power
supply is 350 watts.
7. Remove the motherboard from the case to rule out the possibility of short-circuit and
reinstall all components outside the case and then start the system again.
2. The system powers up without any display and beeping sound, but the CPU fan
is turning.
1. Ensure the case or internal speaker is connected correctly.
2. Short JP5 to clear the CMOS and check all jumper settings on the motherboard.
3. Remove ALL SDRAM from DIMM slots. Power on the system, and check for beeps.
4. If system beeps, reseat SDRAM and then check for beeps again. If no beeps with
SDRAM installed, the SDRAM may be defective. Please replace SDRAM.
5. Replace the CPU and then restart the system.
6. Check if the power supply is ok. The minimum should be 350 watts.
7. Ensure the CPU fan is connected to CPUFAN1 connector.
8. Remove the motherboard from the case to rule out the possibility of short-circuit and
reinstall all components outside the case and then start the system again.
9. Replace the graphic card with usable one. Ensure the graphic card is compliant with AGP
4X/8X with 1.5v & 0.8v power consumption.
3. The system powers up without monitor display, but beeping sound is heard.
1. Ensure the monitor cable is secured to the graphic card.
2. Short JP5 to clear the CMOS and check all jumper settings on the motherboard.
3. Ensure memory modules and graphic card are properly inserted in respective slots.
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4. Replace the memory modules with usable ones and restart the system.
5. Replace the graphic card with a usable AGP 4X/8X and restart the system.
4. The system turns on for a few seconds and then shuts down by itself.
1. Ensure the CPU fan is connected to the CPUFAN1 connector and turning during the
operation.
2. Ensure that the 20 pin and 4 pin power connectors are connected.
3. The CPU might be overheating. Check the CPU FAN if it is defective or see if the CPU fan
is in contact with the CPU.
4. Clear the CMOS by shorting Pin 2-3 of JP5.
5. Make sure your power supply is capable of handling the system loads.
6. Sometimes replacing the power supply in use with a more powerful and verified one will
be helpful. The minimum requirement for a qualified power supply is 350 watts, which is
subject to the amount of hardware installed.
5. During Power Up Self Test routines, the system halts and displays "Verify DMI
pool data... " What should I do?
1. Clear the CMOS by shorting Pin 2-3 of JP5 and reboot.
2. Disconnect ALL IDE cables (HDD,CDROM)
3. If problem goes away please check IDE configuration, and plug one device in at a time to
determine which device or cable is corrupted.
4. If the problem still exists, remove all the add-on cards except the graphic card and reboot.
If it goes well, insert the removed add-on cards one by one to find out which one of them
goes wrong.
5. If there are more than one memory modules, please insert only one memory module at a
time to identify the defective one(s).
6. If the above procedures prove fruitless, change the CPU.
6. During boot-up, the CMOS halts on Memory Checksum Error.
1. Clear the CMOS by shorting Pin 2-3 of JP5 and reboot.
2. If the problem still exists, re-flash the BIOS.
3. If the situation does not improve, replace the CMOS battery. Remember to reconfigure the
BIOS after the battery replacement.
4. If the problem does not result from the dead battery, it is possible that the BIOS chip is
corrupted. Contact your local SOYO branch for repair.
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Stability Issue
7. My system intermittently halts on errors and becomes very unstable
1. Clear the CMOS by shorting Pin 2-3 of JP5 and reconfigure the BIOS.
2. Restore any overclock BIOS/jumper settings to default settings.
3. Check the CPU temperature in BIOS menu to see if the CPU has been overheating. If the
result is positive, change to a more power CPU cooling fan/heatsink.
4. Check the compatibility of the memory modules with the motherboard. If possible, replace
the current memory modules with verified ones and reboot.
5. Update the BIOS to the latest version.
6. The power supply might not have enough wattage to support all the peripherals. If your
system has other peripherals connected, like CD-RW, extra HDD, etc. disconnect them.
And see if the problem is gone then.
7. Install Intel Inf driver.
8. Check if your motherboard is shorting out against the case.
9. Check if your memory module timings set in CMOS setup are supported by your memory
module.
8. My system intermittently hangs during Windows installation.
1. If there are more than one memory modules, please insert only one memory module at a
time to identify the defective one(s).
2. Go to BIOS and load the optimized defaults.
3. Download the latest BIOS updates and flash utility from our website, and re-flash the
BIOS.
4. If it still has the problem, remove all other add-on cards except CPU (and CPU Fan)/
Memory/ Video card/Hard disk. See if you can finish Windows installation. Then put
peripherals in one by one to identify which one causes the lockup.
BIOS Issue
9. How do I know the BIOS version of my motherboard?
It will be displayed on the upper-left corner of the screen during boot-up. It will show as your
board type followed by the revision number, such as kvxa_2BA1 (meaning BIOS revision 2BA1
for the SY-K7V Dragon plus! board) or 6BA+ IV_2AA2 which means SY-6BA+ IV motherboard
with the 2AA2 BIOS.
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10. Where can I find the latest BIOS for my motherboard?
Please visit our websites for the latest BIOS and other relevant software/specification update:
11. How do I re-flash the BIOS?
1. Refer to the motherboard documentation/color box or use “Board Information” function on
SOYO CD to determine the motherboard/chipset model.
2. Download the corresponding BIOS update and the latest BIOS flash utility from our
download website.
3. Copy the BIOS update and the BIOS flash utility to a DOS-bootable diskette and reboot.
4. Set the first boot device to Floppy in BIOS Setup Utility.
5. Disable any BIOS protection mechanism in BISO Setup Utility or jumper settings.
6. Type “ afudos /i*.rom ” under the A: in DOS mode. (Note: Assume your floppy is at ”A”. “ * ”
means your BIOS file name.).
7. Then reboot.
12. After re-flashing the BIOS, my system will not boot-up.
1. Clear the CMOS by shorting Pin2-3 of JP5 for 5 seconds.
2. The BIOS update may not be successful. Contact your local SOYO branch for repair.
13. Is it possible to reprogram my BIOS after an unsuccessful re-flashing?
Reprogramming the BIOS requires sophisticated equipment and cannot be done
unprofessionally. Please contact your local SOYO branch for repair.
14. I’m using a 400 or 533 MHz FSB CPU, but I cannot find the 400MHz DDR option
in the BIOS. Why?
To enable 400MHz DDR SDRAM function, please use a CPU with 800 MHz FSB.
Graphic Card Issues
15. I cannot set my monitor to higher than 16 colors /640x 480 resolution.
1. Ensure that you have installed the correct graphic driver for your operating system.
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2. Install the latest VGA driver from your graphic card manufacturer.
16. After waking up from Suspend to RAM or Standby mode, the screen has no
display, but I can hear the hard disk operating.
1. Ensure your VGA card support Suspend to RAM function.
2. Visit the website of your VGA card manufacturer for a driver update or troubleshooting.
Audio Issues
17. How can I disable the onboard Audio?
The onboard audio can be disabled in BIOS.
18. The onboard audio doesn’t work at all on my system.
1. Ensure the speaker are connected to the Line-out audio jack and powered on.
2. Ensure the “Onboard Audio” item is set to “Enabled” in the BIOS menu.
3. Install the audio driver from SOYO CD again or get the latest one from our website.
19. The sound system works fine in my system except for playing CD music in the
CD-ROM, when there is no sound at all.
This may result from the loose or even no connection between the CD-ROM and the onboard
CD1 connector. Ensure a 4-wire audio cable firmly connects the CD-ROM and onboard CD1
connector and try again.
20. The sound and everything else works fine except that the device connected to
Line-in and/or Microphone doesn’t work. What is wrong?
1. Please go to sound driver utility and check if the line-in and/or microphone are enabled.
2. Check if the device connected to Microphone/Line-in is ok.
21. The added PCI sound Card does not work properly.
1. Enter SOYO COMBO Setup menu in BIOS and disable “Onboard Audio” item.
2. Go to “Integrated Peripherals” in BIOS and disable “Game port address” and “Midi port
address” items.
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Hard Disk Drive/Floppy Drive/CD-ROM Issues
22. My hard disk drive is not detected during Power Up Self Test routine.
Change the jumper settings of the hard drive to cable select or single.
23. Sometimes the system finds my CD-ROM, and sometimes not
1. Ensure the CD-ROM is working properly.
2. The power supply may not provide enough power for all installed devices. Remove all
redundant devices, such a second hard drive/CD/DVD-ROM/RW, and reboot. If the
system functions normally after the removal some power-consuming devices, there may
be a need for a reduction in installed devices or for a more powerful power supply.
24. When I boot up my newly installed system, the monitor reads "Floppy Boot
Failure" and the LED of the floppy disk does not go out.
1. Ensure 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).
2. Some floppy drivers have their own jumper to make the same twist as the twist on the
cable. Ensure this jumper is set correctly.
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7 How to Contact Us?
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If you are interested in our products or in need of technical assistance, please contact the
regional SOYO sales department as follows.
SOYO prefers E-mail as an effective and economical way of communication. To receive our
prompt reply, please mention your country in the E-mail and entitle your letter with
whatever problem/question you may have.
.
TAIWAN
SOYO COMPUTER INC.
1st F. No. 38, Lane 15, Sec. 6, Minquan East
Road, Neihu District, Taipei City, 11494, Taiwan,
R.O.C
TEL: 886-2-2791-5688
FAX: 886-2-2791-8599
Website:http://www.soyo.com.tw/
E-mail: [email protected]
USA
SOYO INC.
1420 S. Vintage Ave. Ontario,
CA 91761, USA
TEL: 909-292-2500
FAX: 909-937-0783
Website: http://www.soyousa.com/
Support: http://www.soyousa.com/kb
E-mail : [email protected]
BRAZIL
SOYO Brazil Sales Office / RMA Center
Rua André Ampere 153 andar 17 sala 171/172
Brooklin Novo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
CEP: 04562-080
TEL: 55 11 5103-3522
FAX: 55 11 5102-3522
Website: http://www.soyola.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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