SOYO Computer Hardware SY D61BA2 User Manual

SY-D6IBA2  
Motherboard  
Quick Start Guide  
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describes the steps for installing and setting up your new Motherboard.  
Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the SY-D6IBA2 Motherboard. This Quick Start Guide  
This guide is designed for all users to provide the basic steps of Motherboard setting and  
operation. For further information, please refer to SY-D6IBA2 Motherboard User's Guide and  
Technical Reference online manual included on the CD-ROM packed with your  
Motherboard.  
Unpacking  
* If your board comes with a driver disc and a paper manual, the Quick Start Guide and the CD-ROM are not included in the package.  
When unpacking the Motherboard, check for the following items:  
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The SY-D6IBA2 82440 BX AGP/PCI Motherboard  
This Quick Start Guide  
The Installation CD-ROM  
Three SCSI Driver Installation Diskettes  
labeled “7800 Family Manager Set V3.01” (optional)  
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Two CPU Retention sets  
One IDE Device Flat Cable  
One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable  
One 50-pin Narrow SCSI Cable (optional)  
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One 68-pin Wide SCSI Cable (optional)  
One 68-pin Ultra2 SCSI Cable (optional)  
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SY-D6IBA2 Motherboard Layout  
PS/2 KB  
PS/2 Mouse  
Connector Connector  
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1
JP1  
FAN1  
FAN2  
DIMM 1  
DIMM 2  
DIMM 3  
DIMM 4  
CPUFAN  
CPUFAN  
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1
USB 2  
PRT  
USB 1  
Slot 1 #2  
Slot 1 #1  
Hardware Monitoring  
W83781D  
828AC  
COM 1  
Winbond  
W83781D  
COM 2  
Intel  
ATX  
Power  
82443 BX  
1
1
AGP Slot  
1
IDE 2  
IDE 1  
FDC  
1
IR1  
5
PCI Slot #4  
Ultra  
I/O Chipset  
Winbond  
83977EF-AW  
PCI Slot #3  
PCI Slot #2  
JP7  
(Optional)  
SB-LINK  
(PC-PCI)  
Intel  
82371 EB  
adaptec  
AIC - 7890AB  
AQWA741  
JP4  
SCSI HDD  
LED  
3
PCI Slot #1  
JP5  
1
Wide SCSI (68-pin)  
(Optional)  
(Optional)  
1
Ultra2 SCSI (68-pin)  
1
3V  
1
3
Lithium  
Battery  
Flash BIOS  
ISA Slot #1  
1
Power  
LED  
CMOS Clear  
Jumper  
Speaker  
Keylock  
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+
Narrow SCSI (50-pin)  
(Optional)  
_
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+
+
Reset PWRBT  
HDD LED  
Turbo  
LED  
1
ISA Slot #2  
Adaptec  
AIC-3860  
JP44  
1
3
FAN3  
WOL  
Header  
Key Features  
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Supports Intel Pentium® III processor (450-  
550MHz) & Pentium® II processor (233-  
450MHz)  
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Supports Power-On by PS/2 Keyboard  
Supports Creative SB-LINK ™ (PC-PCI)  
for PCI audio card  
Easy CPU settings in BIOS with the  
“SOYO COMBO Setup”  
Auto-detect CPU voltage  
SCSI port onboard (optional)  
PC98, APM, Ultra DMA/33  
Power-on by modem or alarm  
Supports onboard hardware monitoring  
and includes Hardware Doctor ™ utility  
Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL)  
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1 x 32-bit AGP slot  
4 x 32-bit bus mastering PCI slots  
2 x USB ports  
1 x IrDA port  
Supports multiple-boot function  
ATX power connector  
Power failure resume  
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Installation  
To avoid damage to your Motherboard, follow these simple rules while  
handling this equipment:  
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Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by grasping an unpainted portion  
of the system's metal chassis.  
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Remove the Motherboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold it by the edges and  
avoid touching its components.  
Check the Motherboard for damage. If any chip appears loose, press carefully to seat  
it firmly in its socket.  
Follow the directions in this section designed to guide you through a quick and correct  
installation of your new SY-D6IBA2 Motherboard. For detailed information, please refer to  
SY-D6IBA2 Motherboard User's Guide and Technical Reference online manual included on  
the CD-ROM packed with your Motherboard.  
PREPARATIONS  
Gather and prepare all the necessary hardware equipment to complete the installation  
successfully:  
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Slot 1 processor with built-in CPU cooling fan (boxed type)  
SDRAM module  
Computer case and chassis with adequate power supply unit  
Monitor  
PS/2 Keyboard  
Pointing Device (PS/2 Mouse)  
VGA Card  
Sound Card (optional)  
Speaker(s) (optional)  
Disk Drives: HDD, CD-ROM, Floppy drive …  
External Peripherals: Printer, Plotter, and Modem (optional)  
Internal Peripherals: Modem and LAN cards (optional)  
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Install the Motherboard  
Follow the steps below in order to perform the installation of your new SY-D6IBA Motherboard.  
Step 1. Install the CPU  
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Record the working frequency of your CPU that should be clearly marked on the CPU cover.  
FSB 66MHz  
266MHz (66 x 4.0)  
300MHz (66 x 4.5)  
333MHz (66 x 5.0)  
366MHz (66 x 5.5)  
400MHz (66 x 6.0)  
433MHz (66 x 6.5)  
FSB 100MHz  
350MHz (100 x 3. 5)  
400MHz (100 x 4.0)  
450MHz (100 x 4.5)  
500MHz (100 x 5.0)  
550MHz (100 x 5.5)  
600MHz (100 x 6.0)  
Notice 1: When installing two processors, please make sure the front side bus and working  
frequency are identical for both processors.  
Notice 2: If you are using a single processor, preferably install the processor in Slot 1 #1,  
leaving Slot 1 #2 empty for future expansion to dual CPU.  
Retention Module  
Step 1. Open the two sides by folding them up.  
Step 2. Push the locks on top of the CPU Step 3. Insert the CPU into the retention  
inward.  
module. The CPU fits in the CPU slot in  
only ONE way, do not try to force it in.  
Step 4. After completely inserting the CPU, push the two locks on  
top of the CPU outward. Now your CPU is ready for use.  
To remove the CPU, press  
the two notches on top of  
the CPU inward. Now  
press the two slides on the  
retention module down and  
remove the CPU.  
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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 2. Make Connections to the Motherboard  
This section tells how to connect internal peripherals and power supply to the Motherboard.  
Internal peripherals include IDE devices (HDD, CD-ROM), Floppy Disk Drive, Chassis Fan,  
Front Panel Devices (Turbo 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 how to connect internal and external peripherals to your new SY-  
D6IBA2 Motherboard, please refer to SY-D6IBA2 Motherboard User's Guide and Technical  
Reference online manual on CD-ROM.  
Connectors and Plug-ins  
PCI Audio Card Header: SB-Link (PC-PCI)  
Wake-On-LAN Header: JP44  
Pin1  
Pin2  
Pin3  
Connect the SB-Link (PC-PCI) cable from your PCI audio  
card to this header.  
5VSB  
GND  
MP-Wakeup  
Slot 1 #1 CPU  
Cooling Fan: FAN 1  
Slot 1 #2 CPU  
Cooling Fan: FAN 2  
Chassis Fan: FAN 3  
Pin1  
GND  
Pin2  
12V  
Pin3  
Pin1  
Pin2  
12V  
Pin3  
SENSOR  
Pin1  
GND  
Pin2  
12V  
Pin3  
SENSOR  
SENSOR GND  
Key Lock  
Power LED  
Speaker  
Power LED  
Pin1 Pin2 Pin3  
Keylock  
Pin1  
Pin2  
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5V  
NC  
GND Control Pin  
GND  
Speaker  
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Pin1  
5V  
Pin2  
Pin3  
Pin4  
NC  
NC  
Speaker out  
Reset  
Turbo LED  
HDD LED  
PWRBT  
HDD LED  
Turbo LED  
PWRBT  
RESET  
Pin1  
Pin2  
Pine1  
Pin2  
LED  
Cathode  
Pin1  
LED  
Cathode  
Pin2  
Pin1  
Power  
Good  
Pin2  
Power  
On/Off  
LED Anode  
GND  
GND  
GND  
IrDA (Infrared Device Header): IR1  
Pin1  
VCC  
Pin2  
Pin3  
Pin4  
Pin5  
IRTX  
None  
IRRX  
GND  
ATX Power On/Off: PWRBT  
ATX Power Supply: ATX PW  
Connect your power switch to this  
header (momentary switch type).  
Attach the ATX Power cable to this connector.  
When using the Power-On by PS/2 Keyboard  
To turn off the system,  
function, please make sure the ATX power supply  
please press this switch and hold can take at least 720mA load on the 5V Standby lead  
down for longer than  
4 seconds.  
(5VSB) to meet the standard ATX specifications.  
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Step 3. Configure Memory  
Your board comes with four DIMM sockets, providing support for up to 1GB of main memory  
using DIMM modules from 8MB to 256MB. For 66MHz front side bus CPUs use 12ns or faster  
memory; for 100MHz front side bus CPUs use 8ns (100MHz, PC100 compliant) memory.  
Memory Configuration Table  
Number of  
Memory Modules  
DIMM 1  
DIMM 2  
DIMM 3  
DIMM 4  
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2
3
4
1st  
1st  
1st  
1st  
2nd  
2nd  
2nd  
3rd  
3rd  
4th  
RAM Type  
Memory Module  
Size (MB)  
SDRAM  
8/16/32/64/128/256 Mbytes  
Notice 1: 256 MB memory modules only available on PC registered DIMM.  
Notice 2: Always install memory modules in the order prescribed in this table.  
Notice 3: Do not install unbuffered and registered memory modules together.  
Important: It is of prime importance that you install DIMM modules as outlined in the table  
above in order to preserve signal integrity on 100MHz front side bus systems.  
Step 4. Set the CPU Frequency  
You do not need to set any jumper for the CPU frequency. Instead, CPU settings are  
changed through the BIOS [SOYO COMBO SETUP]. Please refer to Chapter 3 - Quick  
BIOS Setup for details on how to set the Pentium® II processor frequency.  
Step 5. Enable/Disable Power-On by PS/2 Keyboard (JP1)  
You can choose to enable the Power-On by PS/2 Keyboard function by shorting pin 2-3 on  
jumper JP1, otherwise, short pin 1-2 to disable this function.  
Support Power-On  
Enable  
Disable  
by Keyboard  
Enable Power-On  
by PS/2 Keyboard  
(short pin 2-3)  
Disable Power-On  
by PS/2 Keyboard  
(short pin 1-2)  
JP1 Setting  
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3
1
2
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Important: When using the Power-On by PS/2 Keyboard function, please make sure  
the ATX power supply can take at least 720mA load on the 5V Standby lead (5VSB)  
to meet the standard ATX specifications.  
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Step 6. Power Button Enable (JP7)  
Your system can be power on by either pressing a power button or typing in a password,  
which can be set in the BIOS SOYO COMBO Setup. To avoid being unable to power up the  
system due to of forgetting the password, you can place a jumper cap to short JP7. This will  
always enable the Power Button.  
Power Button  
Enable  
Power Button always Power Button according to  
enabled  
BIOS setting  
Short pin to always  
enable the Power  
Button.  
Open pin for a Power  
Button function according  
to the BIOS setting.  
JP7 Setting  
Step 7. Clear CMOS Data (JP5)  
Clear the CMOS memory by momentarily shorting pin 2-3 on jumper JP5 for at least 5  
seconds, and then by shorting pin 1-2 to retain new settings. This jumper can be easily  
identified by its white colored cap.  
CMOS Clearing  
Retain CMOS Data  
Clear CMOS Data  
Short pin 2-3 for  
at least 5 seconds  
to clear the CMOS.  
Short pin 1-2 to retain  
the new settings.  
JP5 Setting  
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3
1
2
3
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Note: You must unplug the ATX power cable from the ATX power connector when  
performing the CMOS Clear operation.  
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Note on Over-clocking Capability  
The SY-D6IBA2 Motherboard provides over-clocking capability. Due to the over-clocking  
setting your system may fail to boot up or hang during run time. If this occurs, please perform  
the following steps to recover your system from the abnormal situation:  
1. Turn off system power. (If you use an ATX power supply, and depending on your  
system, you may have to press the power button for more than 4 seconds to shut  
down the system.)  
2. Press and hold down the <Insert> key while turning on the system power. Keep  
holding down the <Insert> key until you see the message of the CPU type and  
frequency (133MHz or 200MHz) appear on screen.  
3. Press the <Del> key during the system diagnostic checks to enter the Award BIOS  
Setup program.  
4. From the BIOS main menu, select [SOYO COMBO SETUP] and move the cursor to  
the [CPU Frequency] field to set the proper working frequency.  
5. Select [Save & Exit SETUP] and press <Enter> to save the configuration to the  
CMOS memory, and continue the boot sequence.  
Note  
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SOYO does not guarantee system stability if the user over clocks the system.  
Any malfunctions due to over-clocking are not covered by the warranty.  
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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 SETUP]. The  
[SOYO COMBO SETUP] menu combines the main CPU parameters that you need to  
configure, all in one menu, for a quick setup in BIOS.  
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, follow these steps to configure the CPU settings.  
Step 1. Select [LOAD SETUP DEFAULT]  
Select the “LOAD SETUP DEFAULT” menu and type “Y” at the prompt to load the BIOS  
optimal setup.  
Step 2. Select [STANDARD CMOS SETUP]  
Set [Date/Time] and [Floppy drive type], and then set [Hard Disk Type] to “Auto”.  
Step 3. Select [SOYO COMBO SETUP]  
Move the cursor to the [CPU Speed] field to set the CPU working frequency.  
Available [CPU Speed] settings on your SY-D6IBA2 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 Clock, and (2) the CPU Ratio.  
Select the working frequency of  
your Pentium® III, Pentium® II  
processor among these preset  
values.  
CPU Frequency  
233MHz (66 x 3.5)  
350MHz (100 x 3.5)  
400MHz (100 x 4.0)  
450MHz (100 x 4.5)  
500MHz (100 x 5.0)  
550MHz (100 x 5.5)  
600MHz (100 x 6.0)  
266MHz (66 x 4.0)  
300MHz (66 x 4.5)  
333MHz (66 x 5.0)  
366MHz (66 x 5.5)  
400MHz (66 x 6.0)  
433MHz (66 x 6.5)  
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.  
Step 4. Select [SAVE & EXIT SETUP]  
Press <Enter> to save the new configuration to the CMOS memory, and continue the boot  
sequence.  
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The SOYO CD  
Your SY-D6IBA2 Motherboard comes with a CD-ROM labeled "SOYO CD." The SOYO CD  
contains the user's manual file for your new Motherboard, the drivers software available for  
installation, and 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 display as shown below.  
(SOYO CD Start Up Program Menu)  
The SOYO CD Start Up Program automatically detects which SOYO Motherboard you own  
and displays the corresponding model name.  
Step 2. Read SOYO [D6IBA2] Manual  
Click the Read Manual button to open the user's manual file of your Motherboard.  
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Please note that if the Start Up program was unable to determine which SOYO Motherboard  
you own, the manual selection menu will pop up, as shown below. Then select the user's  
manual file that corresponds to your Motherboard model name and click OK.  
SOYO CD Manuals  
Please select your manual in the box below  
and click OK.  
686 boards:  
D6IBA2  
586 boards:  
OK  
Back  
(Manual Selection Menu)  
The user's manual files included on the SOYO CD can be read 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 3. Install Drivers  
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.  
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The following drivers are available for Windows 95  
Driver Installation  
Please select the driver you want to install and click OK, You will have to  
restart your system after installation. Only the drivers that are relevant  
to your board are displayed initially.  
Intel Southbridge Drivers  
SOYO Speedpro BusMaster Driver for win 95/98  
Intel BusMaster Drivers for Win NT  
Intel BusMaster Drivers for Win95  
Intel BusMaster Drivers for OS/2  
SOYO CD Xpress utility  
Winbond hardware doctor for win 95/98  
Display all drivers  
on the SOYO CD  
Cancel  
OK  
(Driver Installation Menu)  
The following drivers are available for Windows 98  
Driver Installation  
Please select the driver you want to install and click OK, You will have to  
restart your system after installation. Only the drivers that are relevant  
to your board are displayed initially.  
SOYO Speedpro BusMaster Driver for win 95/98  
Intel BusMaster Drivers for Win NT  
Intel BusMaster Drivers for OS/2  
SOYO CD Xpress utility  
Winbond hardware doctor for win 95/98  
Display all drivers  
on the SOYO CD  
Cancel  
OK  
(Driver Installation Menu)  
However, to display the list of all drivers software available with SOYO Motherboards, click  
the Display all drivers on the SOYO CD button. Please make sure to install only the  
drivers adapted to your system, or otherwise this cause system malfunctions.  
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A short description of all available drivers follows:  
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Intel Southbridge Drivers  
Because Windows 95 does not recognize the Southbridge of the newer Intel chipsets (TX,  
BX, ZX etc) this utility has to be run, it will update the necessary Windows files. (Only for  
Windows 95)  
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SOYO SpeedPro Busmaster Driver for Win 95/98  
Without the busmaster drivers the CPU will need to be involved every time data is read from  
or written to the Harddisk. The busmaster drivers make use of DMA (Direct Memory Access)  
to relieve the CPU of this burden, thus speeding up the system.  
The SOYO SpeedPro driver makes use of an advanced caching algorithm, which gives it an  
advantage over other busmaster drivers.  
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Intel Busmaster Drivers for Windows 95  
Intel Busmaster Drivers for Win NT  
Intel Busmaster Drivers for OS/2  
These are the official busmaster drivers as supplied by Intel.  
Note: Do NEVER install two types of busmaster drivers on your system, this will  
lead to conflicts and system instability. Therefore, if you install the SOYO  
SpeedPro Busmaster driver you can NOT install the Intel Busmaster drivers.  
Before installing a new busmaster driver first UNINSTALL the old busmaster  
driver.  
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SOYO CD Xpress Utility  
This utility will enhance your CD-ROM Drive data-thoughput by using space on the Harddisk  
as cache. This way application programs can access data faster. This utility is suitable for  
Windows 95/98.  
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Winbond hardware doctor for Windows xx  
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.  
This utility comes with a preset monitoring rage for the CPU voltage. However, the core voltage  
of the processor you purchased may fall out of this preset range, so you may need to adjust the  
pre-set value. Please refer to the SY-D6IBA2 Motherboards CD manual for the details.  
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 1: 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.  
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Note 2: EZ-SCSI Utility: The SCSI utility for use with the onboard Adaptec® SCSI chip is  
located in the \drivers\EZ-SCSI directory. EZ-SCSI is suitable for DOS or Windows 3.1  
environment only. The manual file in PDF format can be found at the following location:  
\Manual\EZ-SCSI.pdf.  
Step 4. 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 5. Enter the SOYO CD  
Click the Enter SOYO CD button to enter the SOYO HTML database. The Start Up  
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.  
(SOYO CD HTML Database in English*)  
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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SCSI Utilities  
Ultra2 SCSI I/O Subsystem  
Your new SYD6IBA2 high-performance Motherboard is equipped with the onboard  
Adaptec® AIC-7890 Ultra2 SCSI host adapter for your high bandwidth applications, providing  
data transfer rates of up to 80 Mbytes per second. The Ultra2 SCSI is an input/output bus  
interface that provides a powerful multitasking interface between your computers PCI bus  
and your SCSI devices.  
With SCSI, you can connect a variety of devices on your computer (Hard/Floppy Disk Drives,  
CD-ROM Drives, Scanners, Tape Drives, Removable Media Drives, etc.) in a daisy-chain  
topology to a common host adapter. Daisy-chaining SCSI devices allows them to  
communicate with each other by sending commands and data via the SCSI bus.  
The AIC-7890 Ultra2 SCSI provides maximum data transfer rates of 20 Mbytes/sec in the  
narrow 8-bit mode (Fast SCSI) and 40 Mbytes/sec in the wide 16-bit mode (Ultra SCSI), and  
80 Mbytes/sec in the LVD mode (Ultra2 SCSI)  
Installing SCSI Devices  
Your Motherboard features two internal SCSI connectors onboard, and comes with one 50-  
pin flat cable, one 68-pin flat cable, and one 68-pin Ultra2 cable.  
50-pin Fast SCSI Connector  
50-pin Fast SCSI internal connector  
Narrow SCSI allows data transfer rates of up to 20 Mbytes/sec. With Narrow SCSI, you can  
connect up to 7 internal Fast SCSI devices to the 50-pin Fast SCSI connector on the  
Motherboard. Use the enclosed Narrow SCSI cable to connect up to 2 internal SCSI  
devices.  
If you are connecting more than 2 internal SCSI devices, you must use an internal SCSI  
cable with enough connectors to accommodate all your devices. Contact your dealer for  
special cable service.  
When Fast SCSI devices are connected to the bus, the total length of all cables is not to  
exceed 3 meters (9.8 ft.) to ensure reliable operation.  
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68-pin Ultra-Wide SCSI Connector  
68-pin Ultra-Wide SCSI internal connector  
Ultra-Wide SCSI allows you to connect up to 15 devices (7 Narrow internal and 8 Wide  
internal or external SCSI devices, or 15 Wide internal or external SCSI devices) to the 68-pin  
Ultra-Wide SCSI connector on the Motherboard. Devices that connect to the 16-bit Wide  
SCSI bus can transfer data at the maximum rate of 40 Mbytes/sec.  
68-pin Ultra2 SCSI Connector  
68-pin Ultra2 SCSI internal connector  
Ultra2 SCSI allows you to connect up to 15 devices (LVD/SE mode) to the 68-pin Ultra2  
SCSI connector on the Motherboard. Devices that connect to the 16-bit Ultra2 SCSI bus can  
transfer data at the maximum rate of 80 Mbytes/sec.  
Connecting Internal SCSI Devices  
If you are connecting several internal SCSI devices (more than 2 SCSI devices), make sure  
you have an internal SCSI cable with enough connectors to accommodate all of your  
devices. The enclosed SCSI flat cables can serve up to 2 SCSI devices.  
Follow these steps to ensure a proper installation of your internal SCSI devices:  
1. Prepare each SCSI devices for installation; configure the device SCSI ID and  
terminators (terminate the last internal device attached to the cable by setting its  
termination to the ON position; all other internal devices on the SCSI bus must have  
their termination set to OFF).  
2. Install the SCSI devices in your computer.  
3. Plug the connector at one end of the internal SCSI cable into the host adapters SCSI  
connector on the Motherboard.  
Note: Make sure the cables colored stripe is aligned with pin-1 of the host adapters  
connector. Pin-1 of the SCSI connector is usually designated by a small triangle (  
“1” at one corner of the connector.  
5), or a  
4. Connect the remaining connectors on the cable to the SCSI devices (CD-ROM drives,  
etc.).  
Note: Make sure the cables colored stripe is aligned with pin-1 of the SCSI devices  
connector.  
5. Connect a DC power cable (from your computers power supply) to the power  
connector on each SCSI device.  
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SCSI Driver Installation  
Windows® 95 Users  
This chapter explains how to install the Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set aic78xx.mpd and aic78u2.mpd  
drivers for Windows 95. The aic78xx.mpd driver supports all Adaptec7800 Family Ultra2 SCSI (and earlier)  
host adapters, and the aic78u2.mpd driver supports all Ultra2 SCSI adapters. Refer to the list.  
If you are performing a first time Windows 95 installation, see Installing the Driver When Installing Windows  
95 If Windows 95 is already installed in your system, see Installing the Driver When Windows 95 is Already  
Installed.  
Note: When Windows 95 starts, if a New Hardware Found dialog is displayed after your  
7800 Family Manager Set host adapter has been installed, you must select the Driver from  
Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer option. Insert your Adaptec 7800 Family  
Manager Set v. 3.01 diskette into the floppy drive and type a:\win95 as the path. Then,  
follow the on screen instructions.  
Installing the Driver When Installing Windows 95  
A version of the aic78xx.mpd (Ultra2 SCSI) driver is embedded (included) in the Windows 95 installation  
CD-ROM. During a normal Windows 95 installation, the 7800 Family host adapter (Ultra2 SCSI or earlier) is  
detected in your system and the embedded aic78xx.mpd driver is automatically installed.  
Note: If the Windows 95 installation cannot detect the 7800 Family host adapter(Ultra2  
SCSI or earlier) installed in your computer, or you are installing the aic78u2.mpd driver for  
an Ultra2 SCSI host adapter, you must install the driver manually after Windows 95 is  
complete. Follow the procedures in the section Installing the Driver When Windows 95 is  
Already Installed, below  
Installing the Driver When Windows 95 is Already Installed  
To update or install the aic78xx.mpd or aic78u2.mpd if Windows 95 is already installed, follow these  
instructions:  
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Note: All Adaptec 7800 Family Ultra2 SCSI (and earlier) host adapters use the  
aic78xx.mpd driver. Ultra2 SCSI adapters use the aic78u2.mpd driver. Once the correct  
driver is updated, it is not necessary to update it again for each 7800 Family host adapter  
installed in your system.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Start Windows 95.  
Click the [Start] button on the Windows 95 task bar, and then point to Settings.  
Click [Control Panel].  
Double-click the [System] icon.  
On the Device Manager tab, click the plus sign (+) next to the SCSI controller icon.  
Note: If Windows 95 cannot determine the type of host adapter installed in your  
computer, a yellow question mark labeled Other devices appears instead of the JSCSI  
controller icon. To continue, click the plus sign (+) next to the question mark; a yellow  
question mark labeled PCI SCSI Bus Controller then appears.  
6.  
Double-click the 7800 Family host adapter you wish to update, or if a yellow question mark labeled  
PCI SCSI Bus Controller is displayed, double-click the question mark.  
Insert the Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set v.3.01 diskette into drive A.  
Select the Drives tab  
7.  
8.  
Note: If the version of Windows 95 you are using displays an Update Drivers button  
instead of a [Change Driver] button, follow the procedures in the section Updating the  
Driver for Windows 95 (Version OSR2).  
9.  
Click [Change Driver]. If you are prompted to select the hardware type, select [SCSI Controller].  
Click the [Have Disk] button and enter a:\win95 as the path.  
Click [OK]  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
Select the 7800 Family host adapter, and click [OK].  
Click [OK]. The driver is copied and scanned.  
You must restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Click [Yes] to restart your computer.  
Click [No] to return to the system properties window.  
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Updating the Driver for Windows 95 (Version OSR2)  
This section covers the remaining steps for updating the drives.  
1.  
Follow steps 1 through 7 in the Previous section, Installing the Driver When Windows 95 is Already  
Installed.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Click [Update Drivers].  
In the Update Device Driver Wizard, select [Yes], then click [Next].  
Under Location type a:\win95, then click [OK].  
Click [Finish].  
The message Please insert the disk labeled 7800 Family Manager Set v.3.01 Installation Disk’  
appears dialog box. Click [OK].  
7.  
8.  
In the Copying Files dialog box, a message starting that The file AIC 78XX.MPD or AIC78U2.MPD  
on 7800 Family Manager Set V3.01 installation disk could not be found  appears. Type a:\win95  
and click [OK] to install the driver.  
Click [Yes] to restart you computer to update the changes. To return to the System Properties  
windows, click [OK].  
Note: If you wish to re-update the driver again, you must select No at step 3 above, then  
click Next and follow the onscreen instruction \s to re-update.  
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Windows® NT Users  
This chapter explains how to install the Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set and aic78u2.sys driver for  
Windows NT. The aic78xx.sys driver supports all Adaptec 7800 Family Ultra2 SCSI (and earlier) host  
adapters, and the aic78u2.sys driver supports all Ultra2 SCSI adapters.  
If you are performing a first time Windows NT installation, see Installing the Driver When installing Windows  
NT. If Windows NT is already installed in your system, see Installing the Driver When Windows NT is  
Already Installed.  
Installing the Driver When Installing Windows NT  
A version of the aic78xx.sys driver (Ultra2 SCSI) driver is embedded (Included) in the Windows NT 3.5x and  
4.0 installation disks (or CD-ROM). During a normal Windows NT installation, the 7800 Family host adapter  
is detected in your system and the embedded driver is automatically installed.  
Note: If you are booting from a 7800 Family host adapter and you are unable to install  
the embedded aic78xx.sys driver by performing a Windows NT installation, follow the  
instructions for completing a fresh Windows NT installation.  
The aic78u2.sys driver (Ultra2 SCSI) is not embedded on the Windows NT 3.5x and 4.0 installation disks (or  
CD-ROM) and must be installed after Windows NT has been installed. When completing the Windows  
installation, you can update the driver by following the instructions in Installing the Driver When Windows NT  
is Already Installed.  
Completing a Fresh Windows NT 3.5x Installation  
1
If you choose to install Windows NT from a floppy drive, locate the Windows NT Setup Disk 1 for  
Floppy Installation.  
If you are installing from a CD-ROM drive, locate the Windows NT Setup Disk 1 for CD-ROM  
Installation.  
2
Insert the diskette into drive A(not drive B) and turn ON your computer. When prompted, insert  
Windows NT Disk 2.  
3
4
From the Welcome to Setup Screen, press [Enter] to set up Windows NT.  
When prompted, select [Custom] setup.  
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Note: If you are installing an Ultra2 SCSI host adapter such as the AHA-2940U2W, you  
cannot select Express setup, because the aic78u2.sys driver is not embedded. Selecting  
Express setup loads the embedded driver aic78xx.sys included with Windows NT which is for  
Ultra SCSI adapters only.  
5
6
7
8
Press [S] to skip mass storage device detection. This allows you to manually select the driver for  
your host adapter.  
Since mass storage device detection was skipped in the previous step, Windows NT Setup displays  
none in the list of recognized devices. Press [S] to configure additional SCSI adapters.  
From the list of additional SCSI adapters, expand the list, select [Other], and press [Enter] requires  
disk provided by a hardware manufacturer.  
Insert the Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set diskette for Windows NT into drive A and press  
[Enter].  
The screen displays the adapter drivers supported on the diskette. For Window NT 3.5x, the  
following is displayed:  
Adaptec AHA-290x/291x/294x/4944/AIC-78xx PCI SCSI Controller (NT 3.5x)  
or  
Adaptec AHA-294xu2/AIC-7890/91 PCI Ultra2 SCSI Controller (NT3.5x)  
Highlight the driver and press [Enter].  
9
10  
To add other host adapters that are not a part of the 7800 Family, do so at this time by repeat from  
step 7 for each additional adapter and insert the appropriate driver disk. The Adaptec 7800 Family  
host adapters use the same driver; it is not necessary to install the driver again.  
Press [Enter] to continue with the Windows NT operating system setup. Follow the instructions  
given onscreen and in the Windows NT installation documentation.  
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Completing a Fresh Windows NT 4.0 Installation  
1
2
Start your system with the Window NT Boot Diskette in the floppy drive.  
When prompted, insert diskette #2 in your floppy drive. After a few moments you will see a blue  
screen. To setup Windows NT now, press [Enter].  
3
4
5
Press [S] to skip auto-detection of your SCSI host adapter.  
Press [S] again to specify an additional device.  
Press [Enter] to select Others; insert the 7800 Family Manager Set diskette for Windows NT in your  
floppy drive.  
6
Select from the following drivers:  
Adaptec AHA-290x/291x/294x/394x/4944/AIC-78xx PCI SCSI Controller (NT4.0)  
or  
Adaptec AHA-294xu2/AIC-7890/91 PCI Ultra2 SCSI Controller (NT 4.0)  
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7
8
Highlight a driver and press [Enter].  
To add other host adapters that are not part of the 7800 Family, press [S] and repeat from Step4 for  
each additional adapter and insert the appropriate driver disk. The Adaptec 7800 Family host  
adapters use the same driver; it is not necessary to install the driver again.  
Press [Enter] to continue with the Windows NT operating system setup. Follow the instructions  
onscreen and in the Windows NT documentation to complete the installation.  
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Installing the Driver When Windows NT is Already Installed  
To update or install the aic78xx.sys or aic78u2.sys driver if Windows NT is already installed, follow the  
instructions below for the version of Windows NT you are installing.  
Updating Windows NT 3.5x  
1
2
3
4
5
Select and start the Windows NT Setup program. (Its icon is usually found in the Main program  
group0.) There is a brief pause while Windows NT Setup scans your hardware configuration.  
Select the [Options] pull-down menu and then select Add/Remove SCSI Adapter]. The SCSI  
Adapter setup program displays a list of all host adapters currently installed.  
Click the [Add] button to add another host adapter type to the list. A list of additional SCSI adapters  
appears.  
Expand the list of additional SCSI adapters; select [Other] and press [Enter]. (Requires disk  
provided by the hardware manufacturer.)  
Insert the Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set diskette for Windows NT into drive A; enter one of the  
following paths to the installation files and then click [OK].  
a:\winnt\3_5)  
The screen displays the adapter drivers supported on the diskette:  
Adaptec AHA-290x/291x/294x/4944/AIC-78xx PCI SCSI Controller (NT 3.5x)  
Adaptec AHA-294xu2/AIC-7890/91 PCI Ultra2 SCSI Controller (NT 3.5x)  
Highlight a driver, then click [OK]. The driver is added to the list of SCSI adapters.  
Select the driver form the list of SCSI adapters and click [Install]. At this point, Windows NT Setup  
checks to see if the specified driver has already been copied to the system disk.  
If the following message appears, click [New] to replace the existing driver and skip to Step 10.  
The driver(s) for this SCSI Adapter are already on the system. Do you want to use the  
currently installed driver(s) or install new one(s).  
6
7
8
If the following message appears, continue with Step9.  
Please enter the full path to the Windows NT SCSI Adapter files.  
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Change the path to the a:\winnt\3_5 directory, then click [Continue].  
The device driver is copied to your system disk and the Windows NT configuration is updated so  
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that the new device driver loads when Window s NT reboots.  
10  
When the installation is complete, Windows NT Setup again displays a list of currently installed host  
adapter types. Verify that the new host adapter appears on the list. The text string should look  
similar to:  
Adaptec AHA-290x/291x/294/4944/AIC-78xx PCI SCSI Controller (NT 3.5x)  
or  
Adaptec AHA-290xu/AIC-7890/91 PCI Ultra2 SCSI Controller (NT 3.5x)  
Add other types of host adapters if necessary, or click [Close] to exit the SCSI adapters portion of  
Windows NT Setup, and then close the program.  
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12  
When you see this message, click [OK] to exit:  
The changes you have made will not take effect until the computer is restarted.  
If this message does not appear, no changes have been made to the Windows NT system  
configuration.  
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Restart your computer and Windows NT. It is possible that some drive letter assignments may  
change from the previous configuration.  
Updating Windows NT 4.0  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
Start Windows NT.  
Click the [Start] button on the Windows NT task bar, and then point to Settings.  
Click the [Control Panel].  
Double-click the [SCSI Adapters]icon.  
Click the [Drivers] tab, and then click the [Add] button.  
In the Install Driver window, click the [Have Disk] button.  
Insert the 7800 Family Manager Set diskette for Windows NT into drive A.  
From the Copy Manufacturers File From text box, type a:\winnt\4.0, and click [OK].  
In the Install Driver windows, Click [OK].  
Click the [New] button when asked if you want to use the currently installed driver(s) or install new  
one(s).  
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12  
Type a:\winnt\4_0 again, and click [Continue]. The driver is now installed.  
You must restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Click [Yes] to restart your computer.  
Click [No] to return to the SCSI Adapters window.  
Using Advanced Configurable Parameters  
Advance users may use software parameters to alter the configuration of the Windows NT device drivers  
sup0plied by Adaptec. All Windows NT configuration information is stored in a data structure called the  
Registry. You can edit this information through a tool called the Registry Editor.  
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Do not edit your registry unless it is absolutely necessary. If there is an error in  
your registry, your computer may become nonfunctional.  
Using Windows NT SCSI Parameters  
Follow the instructions below to enter the registry values that affect how the Windows NT SCSI manager  
interprets the generic configuration information of SCSI device drivers. All SCSI host adapters installed in  
your system are affected by the values you enter here. A list of valid values follows.  
Note: The following value keys are case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as  
shown.  
*
*
DisableTaggedQueuing – A nonzero value indicates that the SCSI host adapter disabled tagged  
queueing for SCSI devices. The data type for this value is REG_SZ.  
DisableSynchronousTransfers – A nonzero value indicates that the SCSI host adapter is not to  
initiate synchronous negotiations (but it may stall accept negotiations initiated by a SCSI target). The  
data type for this value is REG_SZ.  
*
*
DisableDisconnects – A nonzero value indicates that targets are not permitted to disconnect during  
the execution of a SCSI command. The data type for this value is REG_DWORD.  
MaximumLogicalUnit – This can limit the scan for connected devices on the SCSI bus. Valid values  
are 1 to 8 If 1 is specified, the Windows NT SCSI manager assumes that no SCSI targets support  
LUNs other than 0. Otherwise, LUNs from 0 to 8 are scanned during system initialization. The data  
type for this value is REG_DWORD.  
*
Maximum SGList – Specifies the maximum number of scatter-gather elements. Valid values are 17-  
255. The data type for this value is REG_DWORD.  
To enter Windows NT parameters, follow these steps:  
1
Select [Run] from the File menu (Windows NT 3.5x), or Run from the [Start] button (Windows NT  
4.0).  
2
3
Type regedt32 and press [Enter].  
Open the registry list to the following location:  
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\aic78xx\Parameters\Device  
or  
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\aic78u2\Parameters\Device  
If the \Parameters\Device keys already exit, skip to step 8 below to begin entering values. If the keys  
do not yet exist, you will need to create them by continuing with step 4.  
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5
Click on the aic78xx or aic78u2 key.  
Select [Add] Key from the Edit menu; Type device in the Key Name edit box. Leave the Class edit  
box blank.  
6
7
Click on the Parameters key.  
Select [Add] Key from the Edit menu; Type Device in the Key Name edit box. Leave the Class edit  
box blank.  
To specify a certain host adapter, append device with the number of the host adapter. For example,  
type Device0 for the first host adapter, jDevice1 for the second, etc. If you omit the host adapter  
number, the configuration information applies to all 7800 Family host adapters.  
Click on the Device key.  
Select [Add Value] from the edit menu. In the Value Name edit box, enter one of the valid parameter  
values. Make sure to enter the appropriate Data Type for the value. To enter additional values,  
repeat steps 8-9.  
8
9
Note: Changes made with the Registry Editor do not take effect until you shut down and  
then restart your system.  
Using Driver-specific Parameters  
To use the Registry Editor to enter aic78xx.sys or aic78u2.sys driver-specific parameters that affect the  
configuration information for Adaptec SCSI PCI device drivers, follow the instructions below. A list of valid  
parameters follows.  
Note: The following parameters are case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as  
shown. When entering multiple parameters, each parameter must be separated by a  
space.  
*
*
/INSTRUMENTAION – enables recording of I/O statistics and errors. If this option is not specified,  
instrumentation defaults to disabled. The data type for this value is REG_SZ.  
/INSTR_ERRIOG_Z=nnn – sets the maximum number of error log entries, if /INSTRUMENTATION  
is enabled. If a number is not specified, the maximum number or error log entries defaults to 32. Valid  
values are 0-128. The data type for this value is REG_SZ.  
*
/MAXTAGS=nnn – specifies the tagged command queue depth. If a number is not specified, the  
tagged queue depth defaults to 128. Valid values are 1-255. The data type for this value is REG_SZ.  
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To enter driver-specific parameters, follow these steps:  
1
Select [Run] from the File menu (Windows NT 3.5x), or Run form the Start button (Windows NT  
4.0).  
2
3
Type regedt32 and press [Enter].  
Open the registry list to the following location:  
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentCJontrolSet\Services\aic78xx\Parameters\Device\Driv  
erParameters  
or  
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentCJontrolSet\Services\aic78u2\Parameters\Device\Driv  
eParameters  
If the \Parameters\Device\DriverParameters keys already exist, skip to step 10 below to begin  
entering parameters. If the keys do not yet exist, you will need to create them by continuing with step  
4.  
4
5
Click on the aic78xx or aic78u2 key.  
Select Add Key from the Edit menu; Type Parameters in the Key Name edit box. Leave the Class  
edit box blank.  
6
7
Click on the Parameters key.  
Select Add Key from the Edit menu; Type Device in the Key Name edit box. Leave the Class edit  
box blank.  
To specify a certain host adapter, append Device with the number of the host adapter. For example,  
type Device0 for the first host adapter, jDevice1 for the second, etc. If you omit the host adapter  
number, the configuration information applies to all 7800 Family host adapters.  
Click on the Device key.  
Select Add Value from the Edit menu; type DriverParameters in the Key Name edit box. Enter  
REG_SZ as the Data Type and press [Enter].  
8
9
10  
A String Editor text box appears. Enter valid parameters in the text box. When entering multiple  
parameters, each parameter must be separated by a space.  
Note: Changes made with the Registry Editor do not take effect until you shut down and  
then restart your system.  
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Using Windows NT and the Host Adapter  
This section contains useful information on using Windows NT and your host adapter.  
Removing a Host Adapter  
Removing a host adapter can be as simple as physically removing it from the slot when your computer is  
shut down. Windows NT boots and functions properly in this configuration, but a warning message is  
generated every time you boot Windows NT.  
If you have removed a host adapter but still have other host adapters of the  
same type installed in your computer, do not use Windows NT Setup to  
remove the device driver.  
To eliminate the warning message, you must update the Windows NT software configuration, as described  
below:  
Removing a Host Adapter in Windows NT 3.5x  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Start the Windows NT Setup Program. There is a brief pause while Windows NT Setup scans your  
hardware configuration.  
Select the [Options] pull-down menu and then select [Add/Remove SCSI Adapters]. The SCSI  
Adapter setup program displays a list of all host adapters currently installed.  
Select the host adapter you want to remove and click the [Remove] button. When the Windows NT  
Setup program asks you for confirmation, click [OK].  
Because SCSI device drivers are loaded during system bootup and because they may be needed  
to load Windows NT itself, a screen may appear warning you that Windows NT may not start if you  
remove the SCSI adapter.  
4.  
5.  
If you are sure you are removing the correct host adapter type, click [OK].  
Return to Step3 to remove driver support for other types of host adapters, or click [Close] to exit the  
SCSI adapters portion of Windows NT Setup.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Close the Windows NT Setup program. When the following message appears, click [OK] to exit:  
The changes you have made will not take effect until the computer is restarted.  
If this message does not appear, no changes have been made to the Windows NT system  
configuration.  
Restart the computer.  
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Note: Windows NT Setup does not delete the device driver from your system disk; it  
only updates Windows NT software configuration information so that the device driver is  
no longer loaded during system bootup.  
Removing a Host Adapter in Windows NT 4.0  
1.  
2.  
3.  
From the Control Panel, double-click the [SCSI Adapters] icon.  
Click the [Drivers] tab.  
Select the driver you are planning to remove. The driver appears as one of the following:  
For Ultra SCSI:  
Adaptec AHA-294X/AHA-394x/AHA-4944 or AIC-78xx PCI SCSI Controller (NT 4.0)  
or  
Adaptec AHA-294X/AHA-394x or AIC-78xx PCI SCSI Controller (NT 4.0)  
or  
Adaptec AHA-294X/AHA-394x or AIC-78xx PCI SCSI Controller.  
For Ultra2 SCSI:  
Adaptec AhA-294Xu2/AIC-7890\91 PCI Ultra2 SCSI Controller (NT 4.0)  
Click the [Remove] button.  
If you are sure you are removing the correct host adapter type, click [Yes].  
Click [Yes] to restart the computer and initialize changes. Click [No] to return to the SCSI Adapters  
window.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Note: Windows NT Setup does not delete the device driver from your system disk; it  
only updates Windows NT software configuration information so that the device driver is  
no longer loaded during system boot up.  
Swapping a Host Adapter  
Swapping a 7800 Family host adapter for non-7800 Family host adapter is similar to the procedure for  
adding a host adapter. The important distinction is that you make all software configuration changes while  
Windows NT is running and before you make the hardware changes.  
Note: If you do not install the driver that comes with the new host adapter, it may result in  
a Windows NT boot failure.  
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To swap adapters, follow these steps:  
1.  
Install the driver for the 7800 Family host adapter by following the steps in Installing the Driver When  
Windows NT is Already Installed.  
It is not essential to remove the device driver for the host adapter you are replacing. Windows NT  
dynamically detects the absence or presence of host adapter hardware, and no problems should  
arise if you leave the existing device driver installed. You may remove the device driver later, after  
you have successfully rebooted Windows NT. However, if you leave the driver installed, the system  
alerts you with an error message of the extra device driver every time you boot. See Removing a  
Host Adapter.  
2.  
3.  
Once the new device driver is installed, shut down Windows NT and replace the existing host  
adapter with the 7800 Family host adapter.  
Restart your computer and Windows NT. It is possible that some drive letter assignments may  
change from the previous configuration.  
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Edition: April 1999  
Version 1.0  
SY-D6IBA2  
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International Headquarters  
Soyo Computer Inc., (Taiwan)  
Tel: 886-2-2290-3300  
Korea Branch Office  
SOYO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.  
Tel: 82-2-3272-6481  
Fax: 886-2-2298-3322  
Fax: 82-2-704-2619  
USA Branch Office  
Soyo Tek Inc., (USA)  
Tel: (408) 452-7696  
U.K. Branch Office  
SOYO (U.K.) LTD.  
Tel: 44-(0)181-569 4111  
Fax: 44-(0)181-569 4134  
Fax: (408) 573-7696  
SOYO Europe  
Soyo Europe B.V., (Holland)  
Tel: 31-79-3637500  
Japan Branch Office  
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Fax: 31-79-3637575  
Tel: 81-3-33682188  
Fax: 81-3-33682199  
Germany Branch Office  
SOYO Deutschland GmbH  
Tel: 49-(0)441-209100  
Hong Kong Branch Office  
Soyo Hong Kong Ltd. (H.K.)  
Tel: 852-2710-9810  
Fax: 49-(0)441-203422  
Fax: 852-2710-9078  
China  
GING MEI JEI LTD.  
Tel: 86-10-6251-0089/91/92  
Fax: 86-10-6251-0311  
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