Soyo SY-K7VTAPRO V1.0 VIA Motherboard
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3. K7VTAPRO VIA hardware R monitor for Win 9x ME NT 2000 XP Cancel Driver Installation Menu A short description of all available drivers follows gt VIA 4in1 Driver Package for Win 9x ME NT 2k XP VIA 4 In 1 driver includes four system drivers to improve the performance and maintain the Stability of systems using VIA chipsets These four drivers are VIA Registry INF Driver VIAAGP VxD driver VIAATAPI Vendor Support Driver and VIA PCI IRQ Miniport Driver For Windows NT users the VIAIDE Bus Mastering driver is the only driver to be installed in your system A description of 4 drivers follows Bus Master PCI IDE Driver The ATAPI IDE driver enables the performance enhancing bus mastering functions on ATA capable Hard Disk Drives and ensures IDE device compatibility VXD Driver VIA AGP VxD Driver is to be installed if you are using an AGP VGA device VIAGART VXD will provide service routines to your VGA driver and interface directly to hardware providing fast graphical access VIA Chipset Functions Registry VIA Registry INF Driver is to be installed under Windows The driver will enable the VIA Power Management function I IRQ remapping utility This driver is installed automatically VIA PCI IRQ Miniport Driver is to be installed under Windows 98 only it sets the system s PCI IRQ routing sequence gt VIA Onboard Audio Driver for Win 9x ME NT 2000 XP You have to install the drivers before ins
4. Supports Suspend to RAM Supports on board AC97 Audio Supports CPU voltage adjustment Support SOYO Voice Doctor function Supports SOYO F O C Fan Of Control function SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide 2 Installation OUT E To avoid damage to your Motherboard please follow these simple rules while handling this equipment a y ae e Before handling the Motherboard ground yourself by touching an unpainted portion of the system s metal chassis Remove the Motherboard from its anti static packaging Hold the motherboard by the edges and avoid touching its components Leg 90 Ss 8 e a tr Check the Motherboard for damage If any chip appears to be loose press carefully to seat it firmly in its socket Follow the directions in this section which is designed to guide you through a quick and correct method to install your new SY K7VTA PRO Motherboard For detailed information please refer to the SY K VTA PRO Motherboard User s guide and Technical Reference online manual in the CD ROM package that came with your Motherboard Gather and prepare all necessary components to complete the installation successfully AMD Socket462 processor with built in CPU cooling fan boxed type SDRAM module s Computer case with adequate power supply unit Monitor PS 2 Keyboard Pointing Device PS 2 Mouse Speaker s optional Disk Drives HDD CD ROM Floppy drive 9 449 Z Z F External Peripherals
5. BIOS Setup program The CMOS SETUP UTILITY will be shown on the screen Then follow these steps to configure the CPU settings Step 1 Select STANDARD CMOS SETUP set Date Time and Floppy drive type then set Hard Disk Type to Auto Step 2 Select LOAD Optimized DEFAULT Select the LOAD Optimized DEFAULT menu and type Y at the prompt to load the BIOS optimal setup Step 3 Select SAVE amp EXIT SETUP Press lt Enter gt to save the new configuration to the CMOS memory and continue the boot sequence 14 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide 4 The SOYO CD 1 The SOYO CD will NOT autorun if you use it on an Operating System other than Windows 95 98 98SE ME Your SY K7VTA PRO Motherboard comes with a CD ROM labeled SOYO CD The SOYO CD contains 1 the user s manual file for your new Motherboard 2 the drivers software available for installation and 3 a database in HTML format with information on SOYO Motherboards and other products Step 1 Insert the SOYO CD into the CD ROM drive lf you use Windows NT or 2000 the SOYO CD will not detect your motherboard type In that case the following dialog will pop up please choose your motherboard and press OK Now the SOYO CD Start Up Menu will be shown Please Select Your Board X L1 7000 TIWB TIWB V1 0 WM TIWM L VI SOYO CD Start Up Program Menu If you use Windows 95 98 ME the SOYO CD Start Up Program automatically detects which
6. Printer Plotter and Modem optional Internal Peripherals Modem and LAN cards optional Note 1 If you want to use an external speaker connected to Line out port please make sure to use an amplified speaker that can generate proper output sound volume SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Install the Motherboard To perform the installation of your new SY K7VTA PRO Motherboard follow the steps below Step 1 CPU Installation CPU Mount Procedure To mount the AMD amp Athlon Duron processor that you have purchased separately follow these instructions L 2 e Ss 8 e a Zs Lift the socket handle up to a vertical position Align the blunt edge of the CPU with the matching pinhole edge on the socket Seat the processor in the socket completely and without forcing e 0 V gt Then close the socket handle to secure the CPU in place Remember to connect the CPU Cooling Fan to the appropriate power connector on the Motherboard The fan is a key component that stabilizes the system It prevents the equipment from overheating and prolongs the life of your CPU Leg 90 Ss 8 e a tr SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide FOC Fan Off Control E The newly designed SOYO FOC is based on the concept of total protection for CPU which is very different from currently seen on the market The H W control function is used to see a passive security system of monitoring and warning FO
7. SOYO Motherboard you own and displays the corresponding model name 15 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide PISE Read the manual Install drivers Check new releases Microsoft Directx Board infomation Exit The user s manual files included on the SOYO CD are in PDF Postscript Document format In order to read a PDF file the appropriate Acrobat Reader software must be installed in your system Note The Start Up program automatically detects if the Acrobat Reader utility is already present in your system and otherwise prompts you on whether or not you want to install it You must install the Acrobat Reader utility to be able to read the user s manual file Follow the instructions on your screen during installation then once the installation is completed restart your system and re run the SOYO CD Step 2 Install Drivers and Utilities 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 Drivers that are needed to install for the system to operate properly LL Via4in 1 driver 2 VIA on board audio driver The rest of the available driver 1s optional 16 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide driver revision VIA 4in 1 Driver Package for Win 9x ME NT 2k XP VIA Onboard Audio Driver for Win 9x ME NT 2000 XP
8. customers should ensure that their use of our products does not infringe upon any patents It is the policy of SOYO Computer Inc to respect the valid patent rights of third parties and not to infringe upon or to cause others to infringe upon such rights Disclaimer Please be advised that some SOYO motherboards are designed with overclocking features and may allow users to run the components beyond manufacturer s recommended specifications Overclocking beyond manufacturer s specifications 1s not recommended nor endorsed by SOYO Inc and will void your manufacturer s warranty Overclocking beyond manufacturer s specifications is not encouraged and should be assumed at the user s own risk Unsafe overclocking can damage the user s system or cause serious personal injury If the user is unsure or in doubt about overclocking please seek professional advise SOYO Inc is not responsible for any direct or indirect damage resulting from overclocking Restricted Rights Legend Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth m subparagraph c 1 i1 of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252 277 7013 About This Guide This Quick Start Guide can help system manufacturers and end users in setting up and installing the Motherboard Information m this guide has been carefully checked for reliability however to the correctness of the contents there is no guarantee given The information in
9. the following User Friendly protection features 1 Fan Off Control The motherboard detects the status of the CPU fan and protects the CPU by automatically disconnecting the power supply The default value of this function is Enable After booting up the user may disable it 2 CPU Socket Sticker Users will find a sticker on the CPU socket which reminds them of the correct usage of the K7 CPU 3 Heat Dissipation Paste Heat Dissipation Paste is included for all Socket A motherboards to enhance the heat dissipation capability Furthermore we strongly recommend our users to enable the function of H W monitoring in the BIOS This function together with the FOC provide the total protection to the CPU and allow it to maximize its performance SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Step 2 Set CPU jumper CPU Ratio Adjustment Setting RJ1 For certain AMD CPUs the multiplier is not locked such that setting a ratio multiplier higher than specified on the CPU is possible For technical details read the following Refer to the following table to set the Frequency Multiplier of your CPU Frequency Multiplier Setting Leg 2 e SE e w Zs Auto table Note 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 CPU FSB Setting FJ1 FJ2 The FSB Frequency can also be set through jumpers FJ1 and FJ2 and it may therefore differ from t
10. C designed by SOYO gives emphasis on the concept of total protection S W Simultaneous Signal Follow ups techniques and Auto Power Off System are included to prevent all possible damage caused by the MAL functioning of the CPU fan With the help of O S On Time Monitoring And Warning function provided by the HAW monitoring system the double protection purpose is achieved FOC includes the following functions 1 Simultaneous Signal Follow Ups Before the system enters the O S H W will detect the signals of the CPU fan pins get their revolution information and send it to the BIOS 2 Auto Power Off System If the BIOS gets the information of CPU fan revolution it goes on working normally If not it will inform the system and have the power supply disconnected immediately Thus the CPU is protected from over heating Note The following must be observed to secure the normal functioning of Fan Off Control 1 CPU fan with sensor pins must be used 2 CPU fans approved by AMD are strongly recommended 3 The HOT KEY function is provided for the CPU fans without sensor pins to avoid the power off Users may press the Insert key to jump over the Power Off mode go to the BIOS and disable FOC Now system can be booted normally 4 The power connector of the CPU fan must be connected to the specified CPU Fan Connector on the motherboard to secure the normal functioning of the system We provide
11. _ _ 7 n 1 3 1 3 J2 CPUFAN1 CPUFAN2 P P ATX Power ChipFAN AGP Slot EA po PCI Slot 1 DI L PCI Slot 2 ee JP10 3 ar z PCI Slot 3 L PCI Slot 4 JP7 PCI Slot 5 ISA Slot St E Ki i DIMM 4 2 2723 DIMM 2 D T Socket 462 E E 3 7 FJ1 i nuus E ss ae 7 IDE 1 IDE2 FLP VT82C686B B A 1 SIRCON Speaker RE GE Flash BIOS SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Key Features gt Supports Socket A Socket 462 AMD processors Supports 200 266 MHz Front Side Bus Athlon XP CPU 750MHz 2200 Supports Duron Morgan CPU 650MHz 1 2GHz gt PC99 ACPI gt Ultra DMA33 66 100 ATA 33 66 100 EIDE Supports Wake On LAN WOL Y yvy Power on by RTC alarm Y Supports onboard hardware monitoring and includes Hardware Doctor utility Supports PC133 PC100 SDRAM and Virtual Channel Memory VCM SDRAM up to 1 5GB memory space Y Y VV VV VV VV WV Y V V WV Y Supports multiple boot function A Q Lei Se 5 x 32 bit bus mastering PCI slots 1 x 32 bit AGP 1X 2X 4X slot 4 x USB ports onboard 1 x IrDA port ATX power connector 1 x 16 bit ISA slot 3 x 64 bit DIMM slots Supports Power Failure Resume Easy CPU settings in BIOS with the SOYO COMBO setup
12. ed 1 e himem emm386 etc copy the BIOS file and awdflash utility to the diskette type awdflash biosname bin sn py then reboot oY St ae Ge it is advisable to clear the CMOS memory After flashing the BIOS my system will not boot up l try clearing the CMOS 2 the BIOS chip is defected due to unsuccessful flash contact your nearest Soyo branch for re flashing Is there a way to reprogram my BIOS after an unsuccessful flash No you need to send back the BIOS ROM to your nearest Soyo branch for re flashing 21 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide CPU issue During Boot up my CPU speed is displayed wrong Check the jumper on the M B if the CPU frequency is set to 133MHz VGA issue I cannot set my VGA to go higher than 16 color in M B with VIA chipset 640x 480 Make sure that you have installed the VIA 4 in 1 driver and the correct VGA driver Audio issue How can I disable the on board Audio Go to the SOYO Combo Feature in the BIOS setup then set the Onchip sound or AC97 Audio to disable Please also make sure Legacy Audio is disable if there is one I cannot get the sound working on my system 1 check 1f the speaker wire is connected to the line out connector in the M B 2 check if the speaker power is powered on 3 install the audio driver supplied on our driver disc 4 1f sound already installed check our website for audio driver update The sound is working in my system but when I play CD music f
13. error Leg 90 cK e a S U ZS D OO P Go ba gt Voice Doctor supports two language refer the table below on the language you prefer Voice Doctor s English Language Chinese Language Short pin 1 2 a Short pin 2 3 WW JP7 Setting 12 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide How to Clear CMOS Data JP5 In some cases the CMOS memory may contain wrong data follow the steps below to clear the CMOS memory 1 Clear the CMOS memory by momentarily shorting pin 2 3 on jumper JP5 This jumper can be easily identified by its white colored cap 2 Then put the jumper back to 1 2 to allow writing of new data into the CMOS memory CMOS Clearing Clear CMOS Data Retain CMOS Data Short pin 2 3 for Short pin 1 2 to NI JP5 Setting at least 5 seconds to retain new settings Leg 2 O SE e a T clear the CMOS a aaa Note You must unplug the ATX power cable from the ATX power connector when performing the CMOS Clear operation 13 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide 3 Quick BIOS Setup This Motherboard does not use any hardware jumpers to set the CPU frequency Instead CPU settings are software configurable with the BIOS SOYO COMBO SETUP The SOYO COMBO SETUP combines the main 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 lt DEL gt key during the system diagnostic checks to enter the Award
14. he Frequency the CPU specifies Doing so may however force your CPU to operate out of its specifications and therefore SOYO can not guarantee the proper functioning of your system Leg 90 Ss 8 e a tr SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Refer to the following table CPU FSB Setting 200MHz Short Pin2 3 Short Pin1 2 Step 3 Connections to the Motherboard This section tells how to connect intemal peripherals and the power supply to the Motherboard The internal peripherals consist of IDE devices HDD CD ROM Floppy Disk Drive Chassis Fan Front Panel Devices STR LED Internal Speaker Reset Button and IDE LED Switch Wake On LAN card VGA card Sound Card and other devices For more details on connecting internal and external peripherals to your new SY K7VTA PRO Motherboard please refer to SY K7VTA PRO Motherboard User s Guide and Technical Reference online manual on the CD ROM 10 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Connectors and Plug ins Standard IrDA Infrared Device Header SIRCON Wake On LAN Header J10 USB3_4 USB3 USB3_4 USB4 Data Data 5V Hardware Installation CD Line in CDIN1 Connect the CD Line in cord from the CD ROM device to the matching header CDIN1 o L G G R HDD LED STRLED PWRBT Power LED CENERE ARO 6 666 e T RESET STR LED gt Power RST Power RST GND LED Anode GND ATX POWER On Off PWRBT Connect your power switch to this header momentary swi
15. he M B check 1f the case power button 1s connected to the M B power button connector see connectors and plug ins in the Quick start guide for more info make sure the power supply is not defective Change the power supply remove the M B from the case and test the system The M B might be shorted to the case if everything else fail The M B is defective The system power up no video no beeping sound heard but the CPU fan is turning l clear CMOS battery JP5 connector see Quick start guide for more info on how to clear the CMOS check all the jumper settings on the M B if the M B have any check 1f the CPU is ok by using another CPU check the Quick start guide for CPU supported on this M B check d the power supply is ok make sure the CPU fan is connected to CPUFAN1 connector for K7 and P4 M B only remove the M B from the case and test the system The M B might be shorted to the case M B 1s defective The system power up no video CPU fan is spinning and beeping heard l clear CMOS battery JP5 connector see Quick start guide for more info on how to clear the CMOS check the memory module and the VGA card 1f inserted properly on the M B if yes change the memory module it might be defective Make sure the memory specification 1s supported by the M B for more info on this check our FAQ website change the VGA card 19 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide The system turns on for some seconds then shutdo
16. ling This message will come up 1f the CMOS has been reset try go to Bios setup and load setup defaults save and exit Stability issue My system intermittently locks up very unstable l Ze check the CPU temp it might be overheating Check the CPU FAN if it is defective or see if the CPU fan is in contact with the CPU check if there s heat paste on the CPU applicable only for K7 M B 20 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide do not overclock your CPU check the specification of the memory module maybe the M B do not support it go to BIOS setup and load fail safe settings check website for latest bios update check website for FAQ s regarding instability issue change the memory module or CPU E l T es My system is not stable under Windows Operating System with VIA chipset M B 1 do all the My system intermittently locks up very unstable instruction above 2 re install the VIA 4 in 1 in normally mode 3 re install the operating system BIOS issue Where can I find the BIOS revision of my mainboard It will be displayed on the up left corner on the screen during boot up It will show as your board type followed by the revision number such as kvxa 2BA1 meaning BIOS revision 2BA1 for the SY K7V Dragon plus board or 6BA IV_2AA2 which means SY 6BA IV motherboard with 2AA2 bios How can I flash the BIOS 1 download the BIOS on our support website 2 Make a bootable floppy disk with out any memory manager load
17. rom the CD ROM I do not get any sound What is wrong This 1s because the 3 wire audio cable from the CD ROM to the on board CDIN1 connector in the M B The sound from my sound card is distorted when Windows start What is wrong 1 if you are using an ISA sound card please make sure the IRQ needed for the sound card is set to Legacy ISA in the bios In other word 1f your ISA sound card takes IRQS then set IRQS to Legacy ISA 2 install the VIA 4 in 1 driver for the motherboard The sound and everything else works fine except that the recorder and microphone do not work What is wrong Please go to sound properties and check 1f the recorder and microphone in the are enabled check if Microphone is ok 22 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Hard disk issue My Western digital HDD is not detected during boot up or No fix disk present Change the jumper settings to cable select or single or remove the jumpers For updated FAQs please check http www soyo com tw fag htm or http www soyousa com fags html 23 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide How to contact us m Ifyou are interested in our products please contact the SOYO sales department in the region you live m f you require Technical Assistance please contact our Technical Support in the region you live SOYO prefers Email as communication medium remember to always add to the email the country that you live in TAIWAN Hong Kong SOYO COMPUTER INC SOYO ASIA LTD
18. talling any application for the Onboard Audio 17 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide gt K VTAPRO VIA hardware R monitor for 9x ME NT 2000 XP Your motherboard comes with a hardware monitoring IC By installing this utility Temperature Fan speed and Voltages can be monitored It is also possible to set alarms when current system values exceed or fall below pre set values Select which driver you want to install and click OK or click Cancel to abort the driver installation and return to the main menu Note Once you have selected a driver the system will automatically exit the SOYO CD to begin the driver installation program When the installation is complete most drivers require to restart your system before they can become active Step 3 Check the Latest Releases Click the Check the latest Releases button to go the SOYO Website to automatically find the latest BIOS manual and driver releases for your motherboard This button will only work if your computer is connected to the intemet through a network or modem connection Make sure to get your modem connection up before clicking this button Internet Explorer is a Microsoft Trademark 18 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Quick Trouble shoot tips What to check when you encounter Boot up Issue The system do not power up no beeping sound heard and the CPU fan does not turn on check 1f the power cord is plug to the power source check if the power 1s connected to t
19. tch type To turn off the system please press this switch and hold down for longer than 4 seconds ATX Power Supply ATX PW Attach the ATX Power cable to this connector This motherboard requires an ATX power supply an AT power supply can NOT be used When using the Power On by PS 2 Keyboard function please make sure the ATX power supply is able to provide at least 720mA on the 5V Standby lead 5VSB in order to meet the standard ATX specifications lt Note The STR LED is connected to the Voltage that feeds the DIMM sockets Therefore the following table applies Suspend to RAM Normal Operation STR LED 11 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Step 4 Configure Memory Supports PC133 PC100 SDRAM and Virtual Channel Memory VCM SDRAM up to 3 DIMMs and using system memory up to 1 5GB Memory Configuration Table Number of Memory Modules DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM3 RAM Type SDRAM VCM SDRAM Memory Module Size MB 32 64 128 256 512 MB What is Voice Doctor If the system does not boot up properly the Voice Doctor will inform the user by voice through internal external speaker at what point in boot up sequence the problem arises Below are the possible errors the user may encounter The Processor might be damage or not installed properly The memory module might be damage or not installed properly VGA card might be damage or not inserted properly No Keyboard connected Defective HD Driver IDE Floppy might have an
20. this document is subject to amend without notice For further information please visit our Web Site on the Internet The address is http hvww soyo com tw K7VTA PRO Serial Version 1 5 Edition August 2002 These specifications are subject to amend without notice 2 SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SY K7VTA PRO Motherboard This Quick Start Guide illustrates the steps for installing and setting up your new Motherboard E 2 d Si Li e Bes L This guide provides users with the basic steps of Motherboard setting and operation For further information please refer to the SYK7VTA PRO User s Guide that came with your Motherboard Unpacking When unpacking the Motherboard check for the following items The SY K7VTA PRO KT133AAGP PCI ISA Motherboard The Quick Start Guide The Installation CD ROM CH SOYO Bonus Pack CD ROM OD One IDE Device ATA 66 Flat Cable gt a One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable L One Heat Sink Compound 2 Q Lei O dam ed L SY K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide COM1 COM2 LINE OUT LINE IN MIC IN SY K7VTA PRO Motherboard Layout PS 2 KB PS 2 Mouse Connector b RRR PRETO o SE d keck bb onnector Se e e e E e E e e e e e EELER EE EE EE EE E
21. wn by itself l check 1f the CPU fan 1s connected to the CPUFAN1 connector For K7 and P4 M B only 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 clear CMOS battery JP5 connector see Quick start guide for more info on how to clear the CMOS make sure the power supply you have on your system support the M B specification Example If you have a P4 M B you need to use a P4 power supply if you already checked the power supply specification change the power supply it might be defective remove the M B from the case and test the system The M B might be shorted to the case When I boot up my system everything works fine it sees my CPU and memory detects my hard drive floppy drive and CD ROM but locks up at Verify DMI pool data Don t go any further What should I do l clear CMOS battery JP5 connector see Quick start guide for more info on how to clear the CMOS if still has the problem unplug all other add on cards except video card and floppy drive see if it can boot from floppy Then put peripherals in one by one to identify which one cause the lockup change the CPU During Boot up my computer says CMOS memory Checksum error What is the problem l A ay oe De clear CMOS memory re flash BIOS Check on how to flash bios on the later part of this book change the CMOS battery the battery might be drained the BIOS chip might be fai
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