SOYO SY-6BA+ User manual

SY-6BA+
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Quick Start Guide
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SOYO™
2
SY-6BA+ Mainboard
Pentium
®
II processor & Celeron
TM
processors
82440 BX AGP/PCI Mainboard
66&100MHz Front Side Bus supported
ATX Form Factor
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About This Guide:
This Quick Start Guide is for assisting system manufacturers and end users in setting up and
installing the mainboard. Information in this guide has been carefully checked for reliability;
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6BA+ Serial - Version 1.1 - Edition: September 1998
*Thesespecificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice

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Introduction
1 1 Introduction
Congratulationsonyourpurchaseofthe SY-6BA+ Mainboard.ThisQuickStartGuide
describesthestepsforinstallingandsettingupyournewmainboard.
Thisguideisdesignedforalluserstoprovidethebasicstepsofmainboardsettingand
operation.Forfurtherinformation, pleasereferto SY-6BA+MainboardUser'sGuideand
TechnicalReferenceonlinemanualincludedontheCD-ROMpackedwithyourmainboard.
Unpacking
*Ifyourboardcomeswithadriverdiscandapapermanual,theQuickStartGuideandtheCD-ROMarenotincludedinthepackage.
Whenunpackingthemainboard,checkforthefollowingitems:
u TheSY-6BA+82440BXAGP/PCI Mainboard
u ThisQuickStartGuide
u TheInstallation CD-ROM
u TheCPURetentionSet
u OneIDEDeviceFlat Cable
u OneFloppyDiskDriveFlatCable

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Introduction
SY-6BA+ Mainboard Layout
Key Features
Ø SupportsIntelPentium
®
IIprocessor
(233-550MHz)&Celeron
TM
processors(266-366MHz)
Ø Auto-detectCPUvoltage
Ø PC97,ACPI,UltraDMA/33MHz
Ø Power-onbymodemoralarm
Ø SOYOCOMBOSetup
Ø SupportsWake-On-LAN(WOL)
Ø Supportsonboardhardwaremonitoring
andincludes Hardware Doctor™utility
Ø SupportsCreativeSB-LINK™for PCI
audiocard
Ø 1x32-bitAGPslot
Ø 5x32-bitbusmasteringPCIslots
Ø 2xUSBportsonboard
Ø 1xIrDAport
Ø Supportsmultiple-bootfunction
Ø DMIutility
COM 1
COM 2
PRT
USB 1
USB 2
PS/2 KB
Connector
PS/2 Mouse
Connector
JP10
PCI Slot #1
PCI Slot #2
PCI Slot #3
PCI Slot #4
PCI Slot #5 (Slave)
ISA Slot #1
ISA Slot #2
JP5
3V Lithium
Battery
JP44
1 3
Intel®
82371 EB
SB-LINK™
Intel
®
82443 BX
IR1
1
5
1
CPUFAN
Ultra
I/O Chipset
Flash BIOS
CHAFAN
1
IDE 1IDE 2
1
1
1
FDC
Slot 1 for
Pentium® II Processor
1 3
AGP Slot
ATX
Power
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
DIMM 3
DIMM 4
Speaker
Keylock
Power
LED Reset
PWRBT
Turbo
LED
HDD LED
_
_
_
3
1
WOL
Header
CMOS Clear
Jumper
Power-On by Keyboard
Jumper

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Hardware
Installation
2 2 Installation
Toavoiddamagetoyourmainboard,followthesesimpleruleswhile
handlingthisequipment:
l Beforehandlingthemainboard,groundyourselfbygraspinganunpaintedportionof
thesystem'smetalchassis.
l Removethemainboardfromitsanti-staticpackaging.Holditbytheedgesandavoid
touchingitscomponents.
l Checkthemainboardfordamage.Ifanychipappearsloose,presscarefullytoseatit
firmlyinitssocket.
Followthedirectionsinthissectiondesignedtoguideyouthroughaquickandcorrect
installationofyournew SY-6BA+ Mainboard.Fordetailedinformation,pleasereferto SY-
6BA+Mainboard User'sguide andTechnical Reference onlinemanualincludedontheCD-
ROMpackedwithyour mainboard.
PREPARATIONS
Gatherandprepareallthenecessaryhardwareequipmenttocompletetheinstallation
successfully:
u Pentium
®
II processorwithbuilt-inCPUcoolingfan(boxedtype)
u SDRAMmodule
u Computercaseandchassiswithadequatepowersupplyunit
u Monitor
u PS/2Keyboard
u PointingDevice(PS/2mouse)
u VGACard
u SoundCard(optional)
u Speaker(s)(optional)
u DiskDrives:HDD,CD-ROM,Floppydrive…
u ExternalPeripherals:Printer,Plotter,andModem-(optional)
u InternalPeripherals:ModemandLANcards(optional)

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Hardware
Installation
Install the Mainboard
Followthestepsbelowinordertoperformtheinstallationofyournew SY-6BA+ Mainboard.
Step 1. Install the CPU
Mark your CPU Frequency: RecordtheworkingfrequencyofyourCPU
thatshouldbeclearlymarkedontheCPUcover.
233MHz(66 x3.5) 300MHz(66 x4.5) 350MHz (100 x 3.5) 450MHz (100x 4.5)
266MHz(66 x4.0) 333MHz(66 x5.0) 400MHz (100 x 4.0) 500MHz (100x 5.0)
550MHz(100 x5.5)
CPU Mount Procedure: TomountthePentium
®
IIprocessorthatyouhave
purchasedseparately,followthese instructions.
1
Unpack the Retention Kit 2
Position the Mainboard 3
Insert the Screws
4
Install the Supporting Base
5
Install the Retention Clip 6
Install the CPU
7
Install the Support Clip 8
Insert the Latches 9
Remember to connect the CPU
Cooling Fan to the CPUFAN
power connector on the
mainboard.
Supporting Base
Support Clip
Screws (x2)
Retention Clip
Latches (x2)
ATX Power
Heat Sink
Slot 1
CPUFAN Power Larger Pinhole

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Installation
Step 2. Make Connections to the Mainboard
Thissectiontellshowtoconnectinternalperipheralsandpowersupplytothemainboard.
InternalperipheralsincludeIDEdevices(HDD,CD-ROM),FloppyDiskDrive,Chassis Fan,
FrontPanelDevices(TurboLED,InternalSpeaker,ResetButton,IDELED,and KeyLock
Switch.),Wake-On-LANcard,VGAcard,SoundCard,andotherdevices.
FormoredetailsonhowtoconnectinternalandexternalperipheralstoyournewSY-6BA+
Mainboard,pleasereferto SY-6BA+Mainboard User'sGuide andTechnical Reference
onlinemanualonCD-ROM.
Connectors and Plug-ins
PCI Audio Card Header: SB-Link™Wake-On-LAN Header: JP44
Connect the SB-Link™cable from your
creative sound blaster PCI audio card to
this header.
Connect the WOL cable from your LAN
card to JP44.
CPU Cooling Fan: CPUFAN Chassis Fan: CHAFAN
Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to the
CPUFAN power connector. Connect the case cooling fan cable to the CHAFAN power connector.
USB TB LED SPK
Plug your USB devices
to this connector.
Connect your Turbo LED
cable to this header.
Connect the speaker cable to
this header.
RESET IDE LED KB-LOCK
Connect the reset button
to this heder.
Connect the IDE device
LED to this header.
Connect the Power LED and the
KB Lock switch to this header.
rDA (Infrared Device Header): IR1
Connect the cable from your IrDA device to this header.
IATX Power On/Off: PWRBT ATX Power Supply: ATX PW
Connect your power switch to this
header (momentary switch type).
To turn off the system, please press
this switch and hold down for
longer than 4 seconds.
Attach the ATX Power cable to this connector
When using the Keyboard Wake-Up 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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Hardware
Installation
Step 3. Configure Memory
YourboardcomeswithfourDIMMsockets,providingsupportforupto1GBofmainmemory
usingDIMMmodulesfrom8MBto256MB.For66MHzfrontsidebusCPUsuse12nsor
fastermemory;for100MHzfrontsidebusCPUsuse8ns(100MHz,PC100compliant)
memory.
Memory Configuration Table
Number of
Memory Modules DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4
11st
21st 2nd
31st 2nd 3rd
41st 2nd 3rd 4th
RAM Type SDRAM
Memory Module
Size (MB) 8/16/32/64/128/256 Mbytes
Note:(1) 256 MB memory modules only available on PC registered DIMM.
(2) Always install memory modules in the order prescribed in this table.
(3) Do not install unbuffered and registered memory modules together.
Important: ItisofprimeimportancethatyouinstallDIMMmodulesasoutlinedinthetable
aboveinordertopreservesignalintegrityon100MHzfrontsidebussystems.
Step 4. Enable/Disable Power-On by Keyboard (JP10)
YoucanchoosetoenablethePower-OnbyKeyboardfunctionbyshortingpin1-2onjumper
JP10,otherwise,shortpin2-3todisablethisfunction.
Power-On by
Keyboard Enable Disable
JP10 Setting Short pin 1-2 to enable the
Power-On by Keyboard function. Short pin 2-3 to disable the Power-On by Keyboard function.
Important: When using the Power-On by Keyboard function, please make sure the
ATX power supply can take at least 700mAmp load on the 5V Standby lead (5VSB) to
meet the standard ATX specification.
3
2
1
3
2
1

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Step 5. Clear CMOS Data (JP5)
CleartheCMOSmemorybymomentarilyshortingpin2-3onjumperJP5foratleast5
seconds,andthenbyshortingpin1-2toretainnewsettings. Thisjumpercanbeeasily
identifiedbyitswhitecoloredcap.
CMOS Clearing Clear CMOS Data Retain CMOS Data
JP5 Setting Short pin 2-3 for at least 5 seconds
to clear the CMOS.
Short pin 1-2
to retain the
new settings.
Note: You must unplug the ATX power cable from the ATX power connector when
performing the CMOS Clear operation.
TheSY-6BA+providesover-clockingcapability.Duetotheover-clockingsettingyour
systemmayfailtobootuporhangduringruntime.Pleaseperformthefollowing
stepstorecoveryoursystemfromtheabnormal situation:
1. Turnoffsystempower.
2. Pressandholddownthe<Insert>keywhileturningonthesystempower.Keepholding
downthe<Insert>keyuntilyouseethemessageoftheCPUtypeandfrequencyshown
onthescreen.
3. Pressthe<Del>keyduringthesystemdiagnosticcheckstoentertheAwardBIOSSetup
program.
4. Select[SOYOCOMBOSETUP]andmovethecursortothe[CPUFrequency]fieldtoset
theproperworkingfrequency.
5. Select[Save&ExitSETUP]andpress<Enter>tosavethenewconfigurationtothe
CMOSmemory,andcontinuethebootsequence.
Note: SOYOdoesnotguaranteesystemstabilityiftheuser over clocks the system.
Anymalfunctionsduetoover-clocking are notcoveredbythewarranty.
3
2
1
3
2
1

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Quick BIOS
Setup
3 3 Quick BIOS Setup
ThismainboarddoesnotuseanyhardwarejumperstosettheCPUfrequency.Instead,
CPUsettingsaresoftwareconfigurablewiththeBIOS [SOYO COMBO SETUP]. The
[SOYOCOMBOSETUP]menucombinesthemainparametersthatyouneedtoconfigure,
allinonemenu,foraquicksetupinBIOS.
Afterthehardwareinstallationiscomplete,turnthepowerswitchon, thenpress the <DEL> key
duringthesystemdiagnostic checksto entertheAwardBIOSSetupprogram.The CMOS
SETUPUTILITYwilldisplayonscreen.Then,followthesestepsto configurethe CPUsettings.
Step 1. Select [STANDARD CMOS SETUP]
Set[Date/Time]and[Floppydrivetype],thenset [HardDiskType]to “Auto”.
Step 2. Select [LOAD SETUP DEFAULT]
Selectthe“LOADSETUPDEFAULT”menuandtype“Y”attheprompttoloadtheBIOS
optimalsetup.
Step 3. Select [SOYO COMBO SETUP]
Movethecursortothe [CPUFrequency] fieldtosettheCPUfrequency.
Available[CPUFrequency]settingsonyourSY-6BA+Mainboardaredetailedinthe
followingtable.Ifyousetthisfieldto[Manual],youarethenrequiredtofillinthenexttwo
consecutivefields:(1)theCPUHost/PCIClock,and(2)theCPURatio.
CPU Frequency
233MHz (66 x 3.5) 400MHz (100 x 4.0)
266MHz (66 x 4.0) 450MHz (100 x 4.5)
300MHz (66 x 4.5) 500MHz (100 x 5.0)
333MHz (66 x 5.0) 550MHz (100 x 5.5)
350MHz (100 x 3.5)
Select the working frequency of
your Pentium® II processor among
these preset values.
Note: Mark the checkbox that
corresponds to the working
frequency of your Pentium® II
processor in case the CMOS
configuration should be lost.
Note: ifyouuseBusFrequenciesof75MHz,makesurethatyourPCIcardscancopewith
thehigherPCIclock.
Step 4. Select [SAVE & EXIT SETUP]
Press <Enter> tosavethenewconfigurationtotheCMOSmemory,andcontinuetheboot
sequence.

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The SOYO CD
4 4 The SOYO CD
YourSY-6BA+MainboardcomeswithaCD-ROMlabeled"SOYOCD."TheSOYOCD
containstheuser'smanualfileforyournewmainboard,the driverssoftwareavailablefor
installation,andadatabaseinHTMLformatwithinformationonSOYO mainboardsand
otherproducts.
Step 1. Insert the SOYO CD into the CD-ROM drive
TheSOYOCDwillauto-run,andtheSOYOCDStartUpMenuwilldisplayasshownbelow.
(SOYOCD Start UpProgram Menu)
TheSOYOCDStartUpProgramautomaticallydetectswhichSOYOmainboardyouown
anddisplaysthecorrespondingmodelname.
Step 2. Read SOYO [model name] Manual
Clickthe Read Manual buttontoopentheuser'smanualfileofyourmainboard.

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The SOYO CD
PleasenotethatiftheStartUpprogramwasunabletodeterminewhichSOYOmainboard
youown,themanualselectionmenuwillpopup,asshownbelow.Thenselecttheuser's
manualfilethatcorrespondstoyourmainboardmodelnameandclick OK.
(ManualSelection Menu)
Theuser'smanualfilesincludedontheSOYOCDcanbereadinPDF(Postscript
Document)format.InordertoreadaPDFfile,theappropriateAcrobatReadersoftware
mustbeinstalledinyoursystem.
Note: TheStartUpprogramautomaticallydetectsiftheAcrobatReaderutilityisalready
presentinyoursystem,andotherwisepromptsyouonwhetherornotyouwanttoinstallit.
YoumustinstalltheAcrobatReaderutilitytobeabletoreadtheuser'smanualfile.Follow
theinstructionsonyourscreenduringinstallation,thenoncetheinstallationiscompleted,
restartyoursystemandre-runtheSOYOCD.
Step 3. Install Drivers
Clickthe Install Drivers buttontodisplaythelistof driverssoftwarethatcanbeinstalledwith
yourmainboard.TheStartUpprogramdisplaysthedriversavailablefortheparticularmodel
ofmainboardyouown.Werecommendthatyouonlyinstallthosedrivers.
However,todisplaythe listofall driverssoftwareavailable withSOYO mainboards,clickthe
DisplayalldriversontheSOYOCD button.Pleasemakesuretoinstallonlythedrivers
adaptedtoyoursystem,orotherwisethiscausesystemmalfunctions.
Please select your manual In the box below
and click OK.
SOYO CD Manuals
6BA+OK Back

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The SOYO CD
Thefollowing drivers areavailable forWindows95
(DriverInstallation Menu)
Thefollowing drivers areavailable forWindows98
(DriverInstallation Menu)

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The SOYO CD
Selectwhichdriveryouwanttoinstallandclick OK, orclick Cancel toabortthedriver
installationandreturntothemainmenu.
Note: Onceyouhaveselectedadriver,thesystemwillautomaticallyexittheSOYOCDto
beginthedriverinstallationprogram.Whentheinstallationiscomplete,mostdriversrequire
torestartyoursystembeforetheycanbecomeactive.
Step 4. Enter the SOYO CD
Clickthe EnterSOYO CD buttontoentertheSOYOHTMLdatabase.TheStartUp
programwillactivatethedefaultHTMLbrowserinstalledonyoursystem(forexample,
InternetExplorerorNetscape)tovisualizethecontentsoftheSOYOCD.
TheSOYOCDcontainsusefulinformationaboutyour mainboardandotherSOYOproducts
availableinasmanyaselevendifferentlanguages.Foryourconvenience,thisinformationis
availableinHTMLformat,similartotheformatwidelyusedontheInternet.
(SOYOCD HTMLDatabase inEnglish*)
(*Thelistofmenuoptionsmayvarybetweenlanguages)
Note: IfnoHTMLbrowserisinstalledonyoursystem,theStartUpprogramwillpromptyou
onwhetherornotyouwouldliketoinstalltheInternetExplorer*browser.ClickYEStoinstall
theHTMLbrowser.Aftertheinstallationiscomplete,pleaserestartyoursystem.Thenre-run
theSOYOCDandyouwillbeabletobrowsetheSOYOHTMLdatabase.
(*InternetExplorerisaMicrosoftTrademark)

Edition: Sep. 1998
Version 1.1
6BA+ SERIAL
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