SOYO SY-7VEM User manual

SY-7VEM PRO
Motherboard
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Pentium®III & Celeron
Processor supported
Via VT8601T AMR/PCI/ISA Motherboard
66/100/133 MHz Front Side Bus supported
ATX Form Factor
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User's Manual

SOYO™ SY-7VEM PRO
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Copyright © 2002 by Soyo Computer Inc.
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This Quick Start Guide can help system manufacturers and end users in setting up
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Edition: January 2002
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Table of Contents SY-7VEM PRO
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION...............................1
1-1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................1
1-2 UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD ............................1
1-3 KEY FEATURES ...............................................................2
1-4 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD ..............................3
1-5 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS.........4
1-6 SY-7VEM PRO MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT..................5
1-7 SY-7VEM PRO MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS.......6
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .....................................8
2-1 PREPARATIONS...............................................................8
2-2 INSTALLATION GUIDE ..................................................9
2-3 QUICK BIOS SETUP ......................................................28
CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY.................................................35
3-1 STANDARD CMOS SETUP ............................................38
3-2 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ......................................42
3-3 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES ...............................47
3-4 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS.......................................52
3-5 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ..................................57
3-6 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP..............................61
3-7 PC HEALTH STATUS ......................................................64
3-8 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS ......................................66
3-9 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS.....................................67
3-10 SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ............................................68
3-11 USER PASSWORD ..........................................................69
3-12 BOOT MENU ...................................................................70
CHAPTER 4 DRIVERS INSTALLATION.........................................71
CHAPTER 5 REALTEK LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION..............76

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Chapter 1
MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION
1-1 INTRODUCTION
The SY-7VEM PRO AMR/PCI/ISA Motherboard is a high-performance
Socket 370 supported ATX form-factor system board. The SY-7VEM
PRO uses VIA Chipset technology and supports Socket 370 class
processors. This Motherboard is fully compatible with industry standards
and adds many technical enhancements.
1-2 UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD
When unpacking the Motherboard, check for the following items:
 The SY-7VEM PRO VT8601T AMR/PCI/ISA Motherboard
 The Quick Start Guide
 The Installation CD-ROM
 SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM
 One IDE Device ATA 66 Flat Cable
 One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable
 One Back Panel

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Warning: Do not unpack the Motherboard from its anti-static
packaging until you are ready to install it.
Like most electronic equipment, your Motherboard 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 Motherboard carefully, holding it by the edges.
You are now ready to start the installation.
1-3 KEY FEATURES
 CPU SUPPORT
The SY-7VEM PRO supports a wide range of INTEL CPUs:
 FSB 133MHz: Intel Pentium® III 533MHz~1.2GHz
 FSB 100MHz: Intel Pentium® III 500MHz~1.2GHz
 FSB 66MHz: Intel Celeron® II 566~766 MHz
New released Intel Socket 370 CPUs will very likely be supported by the
SY-7VEM PRO as well.
 EXPANDABILITY
The SY-7VEM PRO provides all the standard expansion slots, and many
more additional expansion features:
 Expansion slots
 2 x 32-bit bus master PCI slots
 1 x 16-bit ISA slots
 1 x AMR slot
 Enhanced IO
 Floppy disk controller
 2x EIDE controllers with support for up to 4 Ultra DMA 33/66
/100 devices
 Standard/EPP/ECP parallel port

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 1 x 16550 compatible serial ports
 IrDA compatible infrared port
 4x USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors
 PS/2 mouse connector
 PS/2 keyboard connector
 Power on by modem or alarm
 FAIL SAFE
The SY-7VEM PRO comes with added functionality to make managing
the system easy and safe
 Hardware Monitor
The integrated Hardware Monitor IC and Hardware doctor software
enables the user to monitor system voltages, temperatures and FAN speeds.
This makes sure that the user is full control of the system
 Power Failure Resume Function
This function can be set in the BIOS, and determines whether the system
will automatically turn on again after a power failure. This function is
indispensable for server systems that need to always be on line.
 SOYO BONUS PACK CD-ROM
 COMPLIANCE
The SY-7VEM PRO complies with all important industry standards. The
following underlines the reliability of the SY-7VEM PRO, a motherboard
to trust.
 PC99, ACPI compliant
 USER FRIENDLY
 SOYO Combo Setup
 Jumperless design
 You can set up the following options trough the BIOS setting
 SDRAM Clock
1-4 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD
To avoid damage to your Motherboard, follow these simple rules while
unpacking:

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 Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by grasping 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.
 Check the Motherboard for damage. If any chip appears loose, press
carefully to seat it firmly in its socket.
Warning: Do not apply power if the Motherboard appears damaged. If
there is damage to the board, contact your dealer immediately.
1-5 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS
Make sure to ground yourself before handling the Motherboard or other
system components. Electrostatic discharge can easily damage the
components. Note that you must take special precautions when handling
the Motherboard in dry or air-conditioned environment.
To protect your equipment from electrostatic discharge, take the following
precautions:
 Do not remove the anti-static packaging until you are ready to install.
 Ground 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.)
 Frequently ground yourself while working or use a grounding strap.
 Handle the Motherboard by its edges and avoid touching its
components.

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1-6 SY-7VEM PRO MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
Back Panel SY-7VEM PRO Platform
PRT
PS/2 KB
ConnectorPS/2 Mouse
Connector
ATX Pow er
AOUT
AIN
AMIC
AGAME
COM1
VGA
USB 1_2
3V
Lithium
Battery
JP5
3
1
PCI1
ISA
PCI2
FLP
IDE 1 IDE 2
Socket 370
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V
T82C686B
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V
T8601T
AMR
REALTEK
RTL8100B
AC 9 7
CODEC
3
1
3
1
J25
LAN Connector
CDIN1
14
14
PHOIN AUXIN
14
Flash BIOS
J30
21
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1-7 SY-7VEM PRO MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS
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A ATX Power Supply Connector
B Via VT8601T North Bridge chip
C Socket 370 Connector
D DIMM Banks
E CPU Cooling Fan Connector
F Bus Mastering e-IDE/ATAPI Ports
G Front panel connectors
H CMOS Clear Jumper
I Flash BIOS
J Via VT82C686B South Bridge Chip
K Chassis Cooling Fan
L 32-bit PCI Mastering Slots
M Serial Infrared (IrDA) Device Header Port
N Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
O USB Ports
P 3V Lithium Battery
Q 16-bit ISA Slot
R AMR Slot
S PHONE-IN Connectors
T AUX-IN Connectors
U CD-IN Connectors
V AC97 Codec Chip
W REALTEK Chip
X Front panel Connectors
Y Back panel Connectors

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Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Congratulations on your purchase of SY-7VEM PRO Motherboard. You
are about to install and connect your new Motherboard.
Note: Do not unpack the Motherboard 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. Socket 370 processor with built-in CPU cooling fan (boxed type).
Note: This Motherboard supports non-boxed type CPUs. The heavier
CPU cooling fan requires the installation of a CPU support stand.
2. DIMM memory module (s)
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 INSTALLATION GUIDE
We will now begin the installation of the Motherboard. Please follow the
step-by-step procedure designed to lead you to a complete and correct
installation.
Step 1. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 2. Install memory modules
Step 3. Install expansion cards
Step 4. Connect cable, case wires, and power supply
Step 5. Power on and enter BIOS setup
Step 6. Install supporting software tools. See Chapter 4 for more info.
Warning: Turn off the power to the Motherboard, system
chassis, and peripheral devices before performing any work on
the Motherboard or system.
BEGIN THE INSTALLATION

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Step 1 CPU Installation
Your SY-7VEM PRO motherboard comes with a CPU retention set kit.
The retention set is used to hold the processor attached to the Socket 370
CPU connector on the motherboard.
Mark your CPU Frequency:
Record the working frequency of
your CPU that should be clearly marked on the CPU cover.
FSB 66MHz
566MHz (66 x 8.5) 600MHz (66 x 9.0) 633MHz (66 x 9.5) 667MHz (66 x 10.0) 700MHz (66 x 10.5)
733MHz (66x11.0) 766MHz (66x11.5)
FSB 100MHz
500MHz (100 x 5.0) 600MHz (100 x 6.0) 700MHz (100 x 7.0) 800MHz (100 x 8.0)
550MHz (100 x 5.5) 650MHz (100 x 6.5) 750MHz (100 x7.5) 850MHz (100 x 8.5)
900MHz (100 x 9.0) 950MHz (100 x 9.5) 1GHz (100 x10.0) 1.1GHz (100 x 11.0)
1.2GHz (100 x 12.0)
FSB 133MHz
533MHz(133x4.0) 667MHz(133x5.0) 800MHz(133x 6.0) 933MHz(133x 7.0) 1.13GHz(133x 8.5)
600MHz(133x4.5) 733MHz(133x5.5) 866MHz(133x 6.5) 1GHz(133x 7.5) 1.2GHz(133x8.5)
CPU Mount Procedure:
To mount the Celeron
TM
processor that you
have purchased separately, follow these instructions.
1. Lift the socket handle up to a vertical position.

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2. Align the blunt edge of the CPU with the matching pinhole
distinctive edge on the socket.
3. Seat the processor in the socket completely and without forcing.
4. Then close the socket handle to secure the CPU in place.

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Remember to connect the CPU Cooling Fan to the
appropriate power connector on the Motherboard. The fan is
a key component that will ensure system stability. The fan
prevents overheating, therefore prolonging the life of your
CPU.
Step 2 Install Memory Module
Your board comes with three DIMM sockets, providing support for up to
1GB of main memory using unbuffered and registered DIMM modules
from 8MB to 512MB. On this motherboard, DRAM speed can be set
independent from the CPU front side bus speed. Depending on the DRAM
clock speed setting in the BIOS setup (Chapter 3), appropriate memory
modules must be used. For 66MHz DRAM speed, use PC66 memory; for
100MHz DRAM speed, use PC100 memory; for 133MHz DRAM speed,
use PC133 memory.
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DIMM1 DIMM2

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Memory Configuration Table
Number of Memory
Modules DIMM 1 DIMM 2
RAM Type SDRAM
Memory Module Size
(MB) 64/128/256/512 MB
Step 3 Connect cables, case wire, and power supply
A. IDE Device Installation (HDD, CD-ROM)
This Motherboard offers two primary and secondary IDE device
connectors (IDE1, IDE2). It can support up to four high-speed Ultra DMA
33/66/100 HDD or CD-ROM.
Connect one side of the ATA66/100 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 Motherboard. The
ATA66/100 cable is backward compatible with ATA33 HDDs.
This Motherboard can support up to four HDDs.
□
□
IDE 1 IDE 2 Pin-1
Primary
IDE
Secondary
IDE

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1
1
39
39
40-pin
ATA 66
Flat Cable
80-Conductor
B. 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.
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 Motherboard.This
Motherboard can support up to 2 floppy drives.
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□
Pin-1
Floppy Drive
Connector
FDC

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1
1
33
33
C. Front Panel Connections
Plug the computer case's front panel devices to the corresponding headers
on the Motherboard.
1. Power LED
Please install according to the following pin assignment: pin 1,3 are for
Power LED.
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□
Power LE
D
Pin Assignment
+5V+5V GND
+_
NCNC
J25

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2. Reset
Plug the Reset push-button cable into the 2-pin Reset header on the
Motherboard. 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 Motherboard.
4. IDE LED
Attach the 2-pin IDE device LED cable to the corresponding IDE LED
header on the Motherboard. This will cause the LED to light up when an
IDE (HDD, CD-ROM) device is active.
Reset Pin Assignment
Power Good GND
1
Speaker Pin Assignment
+_
+5V Speaker out NC NC
HDD LED Pin Assi
g
nment
+_
LED Anode LED Cathode

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5. 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.
PWRBT Pin Assignment
Power On/Off GND
1