SOYO SY-6BE+ User manual

SY-6BE+
Mainboard
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Pentium® II Processor supported
82440 BX AGP/PCI Mainboard
66&100MHz Front Side Bus supported
ATX Form Factor
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User's Guide
&
Technical Reference

SOYO™SY-6BE+
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About This Guide
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Table of Contents SY-6BE+
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Table of Contents
SY-6BE+ MAINBOARD LAYOUT..................................................1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .....................................................2
1-1 KEY FEATURES......................................................2
1-2 HANDLING THE MAINBOARD................................5
1-3 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS....5
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE SETUP...............................................6
2-1 PREPARATIONS .....................................................6
2-2 UNPACKING THE MAINBOARD..............................7
2-3 INSTALLATION GUIDE............................................7
CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY...........................................28
3-1 SOYO COMBO SETUP .........................................30
3-2 STANDARD CMOS SETUP ...................................35
3-3 BIOS FEATURES SETUP......................................38
3-4 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP...............................42
3-5 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP...........................45
3-6 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP......................49
3-7 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS .....................................52
3-8 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS...............................53
3-9 SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ..................................57
3-10 USER PASSWORD ...............................................58
3-11 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION................................59
CHAPTER 4 DRIVERS INSTALLATION......................................60

Mainboard Features SY-6BE+
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SY-6BE+ MAINBOARD LAYOUT
Back Panel SY-6BE+ Platform
COM 1
COM 2
PRT
USB 1USB 2
PS/2 KB
Connector
PS/2 Mouse
Connector
JP10
PCI Slot #1
PCI Slot #2
PCI Slot #3
PCI Slot #4
ISA Slot #2
ISA Slot #1
ISA Slot #3
JP5
JP44
1
3
Intel
82371 EB
Intel
82443 BX
IR1
1
5
1
CPUFAN
Ultra
I/O Chipset
CHAFAN
1
IDE 1
IDE 2
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1
FDC
Slot 1 for
Pentium II Processor
1
3
AGP Slot
ATX
Power
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
DIMM 3
Speaker
Keylock
Power
LED
Reset
PWRBT
Turbo
LED
HDD LED
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3
1
BIOS Flash
Wake on
LAN
SB-LINK
TM
(PC-PCI)

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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
The SY-6BE+ AGP/PCI mainboard is a high-performance Pentium®
II processor supported ATX form-factor system board. SY-6BE+
uses the 82440 BX Chipset technology and supports Pentium® II
class processors. This mainboard is fully compatible with industry
standards and adds many technical enhancements.
1-1 KEY FEATURES
Supports Intel Pentium® II processor (233-550MHz) & CeleronTM
processor (266~366 MHz)
Auto-detect CPU voltage
PC97, ACPI, Ultra DMA/33
Supports system memory up to 768 MBytes
Power-on by modem or alarm
Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
Supports power-on by keyboard
Supports onboard hardware monitoring
and includes Hardware Doctor™utility
Supports Creative SB-LINK™(PC-PCI) for PCI audio
1 x 32-bit AGP slot
4 x 32-bit bus mastering PCI slots
2 x USB ports onboard
1 x IrDA port
Supports multiple-boot function
DMI utility
SOYO COMBO Setup

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SY-6BE+ PLATFORM FEATURES
Board Size 4-layer PCB, 18x30.5cm(7.1”x12”), ATX Form
Factor
Slot1 Slot 1 for Pentium® II Processor
ØSupports the following processors
u100MHz FSB
Pentium® II 350/400/450/500*/550* MHz
u66MHz FSB
Pentium® II 233/266/300/333 MHz
Celeron300A/333/366* MHz
Celeron266/300 MHz
ØSupports both boxed and non-boxed type of CPUs
ØIncludes a CPU mount kit with retention clip
ØAlso includes a CPU Heat Sink support stand used
for heavier non-boxed type CPUs
ØFeatures Auto-detection of CPU voltage
*This main board is designed to be able to support up to 550MHz
processors. However, the 500/550MHz processors are not available
yet at this moment for testing.
Chipset 82440 BX AGP Set
ATX Power 20-pin Male Connector
CPUFAN 3-pin CPU Cooling Fan Connector
Memory DIMM Bank (DIMM1~3)
ØThree strips of 168-pin Unbuffered or Registered
SDRAM DIMM
ØSupports 8/16/32/64/128/256MB DIMM modules in
each bank
ØProvides up to 768 MBytes of main memory
ØSupports ECC configuration
BIOS System BIOS built-in, Award BIOS
ØAPM, ACPI and "Plug-and-Play" function
ØSupports multiple-boot function
ØOnboard FLASH memory for easy upgrade
ØDMI utility
Bus Controller Compliant with v2.1 PCI specifications

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PCI Slots 4 x 32-bit Bus Mastering Slots
AGP Slot 1 x 32-bit AGP Slot
ISA Slots 3 x 16-bit ISA Slots
IDE1, IDE2 2 x 40-pin Bus Mastering E-IDE/ATAPI Ports
ØIDE1: Primary IDE Device Connector
ØIDE2: Secondary IDE Device Connector
ØSupports Ultra DMA/33MHz
FDC 1 Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Port
(Supports 1.2MB/1.44MB/2.88MB and LS120/3-mode FDD)
IR1 5-pin Serial Infrared Device Header
Keylock 5-pin KeyLock Header
Reset 2-pin Reset Switch Header
Speaker 4-pin PC Speaker Header
TB_LED 2-pin Turbo LED Header
HDD_LED 2-pin IDE Device LED Header
PWRBT ATX Power On/Off Switch 2-pin Header
JP5 CMOS Clear Jumper
JP10 Power On by Keyboard Jumper
JP44 WOL (Wake-On-LAN) 3-pin Header
SBLINK™PCI Audio Card Header (PC-PCI)
SY-6BE+ BACK-PANEL FEATURES
PRT 1 x Onboard 26-pin Female Parallel Printer Port
ØECP/EPP/SPP multi-mode parallel printer port
COM1, COM2 2 x Onboard RS-232 Serial Ports
ØFeature 2 x high-speed UARTs (with 16550 FIFO)
PS/2 KB 1 x Onboard PS/2 Keyboard Port
PS/2 Mouse 1 x Onboard PS/2 Mouse Port
USB1, USB2 2 x Onboard USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports

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1-2 HANDLING THE MAINBOARD
To avoid damage to your mainboard, follow these simple rules while
unpacking:
ØBefore handling the mainboard, ground yourself by grasping an
unpainted portion of the system's metal chassis.
ØRemove the mainboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold the
mainboard by the edges and avoid touching its components.
ØCheck the mainboard for damage. If any chip appears loose,
press carefully to seat it firmly in its socket.
Warning: Do not apply power if the mainboard appears
damaged. If there is damage to the board, contact your
dealer immediately.
1-3 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS
Make sure to ground yourself before handling the mainboard or
other system components. Electrostatic discharge can easily
damage the components. Note that you must take special
precautions when handling the mainboard in dry or air-conditioned
environment.
To protect your equipment from electrostatic discharge, take the
following precautions:
ØDo not remove the anti-static packaging until you are ready to
install.
ØGround yourself before removing any system component from its
protective anti-static packaging. (To ground yourself, grasp the
expansion slot covers or other unpainted portions of the computer
chassis.)
ØFrequently ground yourself while working or use a grounding strap.
ØHandle the mainboard by its edges and avoid touching its
components.

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Chapter 2
HARDWARE SETUP
Congratulations on your purchase of SY-6BE+ Mainboard. You are
about to install and connect your new mainboard.
Note: Do not unpack the mainboard from its protective
anti-static packaging until you have made the following
preparations.
2-1 PREPARATIONS
Gather and prepare all the following hardware equipment to
complete the installation successfully:
1. Pentium® II processor with built-in CPU cooling fan (boxed
type).
Note: This mainboard supports non-boxed type CPUs. The
heavier CPU cooling fan requires the installation of a CPU
support stand included in this mainboard package.
2. DIMM memory module
3. Computer case and chassis with adequate power supply unit
4. Monitor
5. PS/2 Keyboard
6. Pointing Device (PS/2 mouse)
7. Speaker(s) (optional)
8. Disk Drives: HDD, CD-ROM, Floppy drive…
9. External Peripherals: Printer, Plotter, and Modem (optional)
10. Internal Peripherals: Modem and LAN cards (optional)

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2-2 UNPACKING THE MAINBOARD
When unpacking the mainboard, check for the following items:
ØThe SY-6BE+ 82440 BX AGP/PCI Mainboard
ØThis Quick Start Guide *
ØThe Installation CD-ROM *
ØOne IDE Device Flat Cable
ØOne Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable
* 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.
Warning: Do not unpack the mainboard from its anti-static
packaging until you are ready to install it.
Like most electronic equipment, your mainboard may be damaged
by electrostatic discharge. To avoid permanent damage to
components ground yourself while working by using a grounding
strap. Otherwise, ground yourself frequently by touching the
unpainted portion of the computer chassis to drain the static
charges.
Handle the mainboard carefully, holding it by the edges.
You are now ready to start the installation.
2-3 INSTALLATION GUIDE
We will now begin the installation of the mainboard. Please follow
the step-by-step procedure designed to lead you to a complete and
correct installation.
Warning: Turn off the power to the mainboard, system
chassis, and peripheral devices before performing any
work on the mainboard or system.

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Step 1. CPU Installation
Your SY-6BE+ mainboard comes with a CPU retention set kit. The
retention set is used to hold the Pentium® II processor attached to
the Slot 1 CPU connector on the mainboard.
Follow these instructions to install your Pentium® II processor
correctly.
1. Unpack the Retention Set Kit
Gather all of the items included in the retention set kit, as shown in
the following figure:

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Supporting Base
Support Clip
Screws (x2)
Retention Clip
Latches (x2)
2. Position the Mainboard
Locate Slot 1 on the mainboard and position the board in the
direction as shown in the following figure:
ATX Power
Heat Sink
Slot 1
CPUFAN Power

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3. Insert the Screws
Install the two pairs of screws used to set the retention clip in the two
pairs of holes at both ends of Slot 1. Insert the screws from below
the mainboard upward, as shown in the figure below.
4. Install the Supporting Base
Insert the supporting base into the two holes adjacent to the two
sets of screws previously installed.
Pay special attention to the directionality provided by the larger pin-
hole on the AGP port side. Do not apply excessive force when
inserting the supporting base. If the supporting base does not go in,
check the orientation with the following figure and position the
supporting base so as to match the larger pinhole.
Larger Pinhole
Larger Pin-hole

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5. Install the Retention Clip
Set the retention clip centered on Slot 1 and right on top of the two
sets of screws along side Slot 1, as shown in the following figure.
Then tighten the four screws on the retention clip.

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6. Install the CPU
Insert the CPU into the retention clip and lock the two latches on the
sides of the CPU to secure the Pentium® II processor in place, as
shown in the following figures.

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7. Install the Support Clip
Insert the support clip on the supporting base so that the CPU heat
sink can seat on top of the supporting base, as shown in the
following figure.
8. Insert the Latches
Insert the two latches in the corresponding pinholes on the
supporting base and then turn them 90 degrees to secure the CPU,
as shown in the following figure.

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Step 2. CPU Fan Installation
Your Pentium® II processor kit comes with a cooling fan. Mount the
fan on the processor according to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer. The fan is a key component that will ensure system
stability. The fan prevents overheating, therefore prolonging the life
of your CPU.
Note: Remember to connect the fan to the appropriate power
source.
Step 3. SDRAM Memory Module Installation
This mainboard features 3 x DIMM Banks for 168-pin 3.3V
unbuffered and registered DIMM modules, providing support for up
to 768MB 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.
Number of
Memory Modules DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3
11st
21st 2nd
31st 2nd 3rd
RAM Type SDRAM
Memory Module
Size (MB) 8/16/32/64/128/256 Mbytes
Note: (1) 256 MB memory modules available on PC registered DIMM only.
(2) Always install memory modules in the order prescribed in this table.
(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.

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Step 4. IDE Device Installation (HDD, CD-ROM)
This mainboard offers two primary and secondary IDE device
connectors (IDE1, IDE2). It can support up to four high-speed HDD
or CD-ROM.
Connect one side of the 40-pin flat cable to the IDE device (HDD or
CD-ROM) and plug the other end to the primary (IDE1) or secondary
(IDE2) directionally keyed IDE connector on the mainboard.
This mainboard can support up to four HDDs.
Step 5. Floppy Drive Installation
The system supports 5 possible floppy drive types: 720 KB, 1.2 MB,
1.44 MB, 2.88 MB, and LS-120. In addition, this mainboard supports
a 3-mode (720KB/1.25MB/1.44MB) floppy commonly used in Japan.
Connect one side of the 34-pin flat cable to the floppy drive and plug
the other end to the floppy drive connector on the mainboard.
This mainboard can support up to 2 floppy drives.
Step 6. Front Panel Connections
1
1
1
Reset
PWRBT
Speaker
Keylock
Power
LED
Turbo
LED
HDD LED
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Plug the computer case's front panel devices to the corresponding
headers on the mainboard.
1. Power LED & KeyLock
Plug the Power LED cable into the 5-pin Keylock header.
Some systems may feature a KeyLock function with a front panel
switch for enabling or disabling the keyboard. Connect the KeyLock
switch to the 5-pin Keylock header on the mainboard.
Please install according to the following pin assignment: pin 1,3 are
for Power LED and pin 4,5 are for Keylock.
2. Reset
Plug the Reset push-button cable into the 2-pin Reset header on the
mainboard. Pushing the Reset button on the front panel will cause
the system to restart the boot-up sequence.
3. Speaker
Attach the 4-pin PC speaker cable from the case to the Speaker
header on the mainboard.
4. Turbo LED
Connecting the 2-pin Turbo LED cable to the corresponding Turbo
LED header will cause the LED to light whenever the system is in
Turbo mode.
The manufacturer has permanently set this mainboard in Turbo
mode due to most hardware and software compliance to turbo
mode.
5. IDE LED
Attach the 2-pin IDE device LED cable to the corresponding IDE
LED header on the mainboard. This will cause the LED to lighten
when an IDE (HDD, CD-ROM) device is active.

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6. ATX Power On/Off Switch
Attach the 2-pin momentary type switch to the PWRBT header for
turning On or Off your ATX power supply.
Step 7. Back Panel Connections
All external devices such as the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, printer,
modem, USB can be plugged directly onto the mainboard back
panel.
Only after you have fixed and locked the mainboard to the computer
case can you start connecting the external peripheral devices.
When connecting an external device, use the following figure to
locate and identify which back panel connector to plug the device to.
1
1
1
PS/2 KB
Connector
PS/2 Mouse
Connector
USB2
USB1 COM1 COM2
PRT