SOYO SY-K7V DRAGON Plus User manual

SY-K7V DRAGON Plus!
Motherboard
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K7 Ath1on & Duron
Processor supported
VIA KT266A AGP/PCI Motherboard
100/133 MHz Front Side Bus supported
ATX Form Factor
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User's Manual

SOYO™ SY-K7V DRAGON Plus!
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Copyright © 2002 by SOYO Computer Inc.
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About This Guide:
This Quick Start Guide can help system manufacturers and end users in setting up
and installing the Motherboard. Information in this guide has been carefully checked
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Edition: February 2002
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Table of Contents SY-K7V DRAGON Plus!
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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 .............................5
1-5 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS........6
1-6 SY-K7V DRAGON PLUS! MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT...7
1-7 SY-K7V DRAGON PLUS! MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS .. 8
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................10
2-1 PREPARATIONS............................................................10
2-2 INSTALLATION GUIDE ...............................................11
2-3 QUICK BIOS SETUP.....................................................36
CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY................................................38
3-1 SOYO COMBO SETUP .................................................41
3-2 STANDARD CMOS SETUP..........................................45
3-3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ....................................49
3-4 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES .............................53
3-5 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS.....................................60
3-6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP................................66
3-7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS.......................................72
3-8 PC HEALTH STATUS....................................................75
3-9 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS ....................................77
3-10 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS...................................78
3-11 SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ..................................79
3-12 SET USER PASSWORD ................................................80
CHAPTER 4 DRIVERS INSTALLATION........................................82
CHAPTER 5 VIA ONBOARD LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION........87
CHAPTER 6 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION............................90

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CHAPTER 7 PROMISE RAID FAMILY DRIVER INSTALLATION ....91
CHAPTER 8 ULTRA FAMILY DRIVER INSTALLATION ...........93
APPENDIX A FASTTRAK-100-LITE MANUAL ..............................95
APPENDIX B C-MEDIA 6 CHANNEL AUDIO SOLUTION MANUAL ...156
APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING AT FIRST START .............184
APPENDIX D CONTACT INFORMATION ...........................................191

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Chapter 1
MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION
1-1 INTRODUCTION
The SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! AGP/PCI Motherboard is a high performance
Socket A ATX form-factor system board. The SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! uses
VIA Chipset technology and supports Socket A 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-K7V DRAGON Plus! KT266AAGP/PCI Motherboard
 The user manual
 The Installation CD-ROM
 SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM
 3 IDE Device ATA 66 Flat Cable
 One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable

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 One Audio Connector Card
 One Flat Cable for Audio Card
 One Heat Sink Compound
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-K7V DRAGON Plus! supports THE FOLLOWING AMD®K7
CPUs:

Supports 200/266 MHz Front Side Bus Athlon /XP CPU
 Duron/Morgan CPU
New released AMD Socket A CPUs will very likely be supported by the
SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! as well.
 CPU SETTINGS
The SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! provides the user with a very complete and
convenient CPU setting environment. The CPU settings are all adjusted
through the special SOYO COMBO page in the BIOS, therefore rendering

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the use of jumpers obsolete.
 CPU FSB Frequency
The SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! supports a wide range of CPU FSB frequency
settings: (CPU FSB Frequency can be setup by 1MHz increment)
 100~132MHz for 100MHz FSB CPU
 133~233MHz for 133MHz FSB CPU
This ensures that the SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! has an overwhelming
overclocking potential.
 CPU Multiplier
The SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! supports a wide range of multipliers:
6.0x, 6.5x, 7.0x, 7.5x, 8.0x, 8.5x, 9.0x, 9.5x, 10.0x, 10.5x, 11.0x, 11.5x, 12.0x,
13.0x and 14.0x.
 EXPANDABILITY
The SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! provides all the standard expansion slots, and
many more additional expansion features:
 Expansion slots
 1 x master AGP Pro slot
 5 x 32-bit bus master PCI slots
 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
 2x 16550 compatible serial ports
 IrDA compatible infrared port
 6x USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors
 PS/2 mouse connector
 PS/2 keyboard connector
 IDE RAID FUNCTION
The K7V DRAGON Plus! supports striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1) or
function as regular IDE port.

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 C-MEDIA HARDWARE AUDIO
Supports 4/5/5.1 speakers and DLS based wave table music. Also provides
professional SPDIF IN/OUT non-distortion digital interface.
 LAN ON-BOARD
Supports 10/100 Mbps base-T Ethernet.
 SMART CARD READER
Compliant with Personal Computer Smart Card(PC/SC) Working Group
standard. Supports Smart Card insertion power-on feature.
 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
The SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! supports advanced functions such as:
 Wake-On-LAN
Supports Wake-On-LAN (Some advanced network cards can wake
the system up over the network, the WOL connector is provided
by the SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! to support this function).
 Multiple boot
The SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! supports booting from devices such as
CD-ROM.
 Power on by modem or alarm
If the SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! system is in suspend mode, it can be
switched back on through the modem or RTC alarm through this
function. This opens a lot of possibilities, such as remote access that
switches the system on only after the modem receives a call.
 FAIL SAFE
The SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! 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

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automatically turn on again after a power failure. This function is
indispensable for server systems that need to always be on line.
 5VSB Indicator
This green LED gives an indication of the presence of the 5V Standby voltage.
This voltage is always fed into the motherboard and is used for functions such
as WOL.
 SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM
 COMPLIANCE
The SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! complies with all important industry standards.
The following underlines the reliability of the SY-K7V DRAGON Plus!, a
motherboard to trust.
 PC99, ACPI compliant
 USER FRIENDLY
 SOYO COMBO Setup
 Jumperless design
 You can set up the following options through the BIOS setup
 CPU FSB frequency
 CPU multiplier
 CPU Vcore voltage
 DDR RAM Clock
1-4 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD
To avoid damage to your Motherboard, follow these simple rules while
unpacking:
 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.

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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-K7V DRAGON Plus! MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
Back Panel SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! Platform
PRT
PS/2 KB
ConnectorPS/2 Mouse
Connector
ATX Pow er
LINE-OUT
LINE-IN
MIC
GAME PORT
COM 1
COM 2
USB 1_2
SDRAM
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3V
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Battery
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PCI Slot #5
PCI Slot #1
PCI Slot #4
PCI Slot #3
PCI Slot #2
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IDE 3 IDE 4
IDE 2
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1-7 SY-K7V DRAGON Plus! MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS
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A ATX Power Supply Connector
B VIA KT266A North Bridge Chip
C Socket A Connector
D CPU Cooling Fan Connector
E Bus Mastering EIDE/ATAPI Ports
F DDR DIMM Banks
G Chassis Cooling Fan Connector
H AGP Pro Slot
I 32-bit PCI Mastering Slots
J VIA VT8233CE South Bridge Chip
K Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Port
L IDE RAID Ports
M IDE RAID Jumper
N Promise IDE RAID Chip
O CMOS Clear Jumper
P Front Panel Connectors
Q Chassis Cooling Fan Connector
R 5V Stand-By Indicator LED
S 3V Lithium Battery
T USB Ports
U Serial Infrared (IrDA) Device Header
V Smart Card Reader Connector
W Flash BIOS
X Super I/O Chip
Y Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Header
Z CD_SPDIF Connector
AA CD-IN Connector
AB Onboard Audio Chip
AC SPK5 Connector
AD Back panel Connectors

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Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Congratulations on your purchase of SY-K7V DRAGON Plus!
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 A 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. DDR RAM 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 cables, 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 Install the CPU
Mark your CPU Frequency:
Record the working frequency of your
CPU that should be clearly marked on the CPU cover.
200MHz FSB DDR transfer on Athlon
750 MHz (100x7.5) 800 MHz (100x8.0) 850 MHz (100x8.5) 900 MHz (100x9.0)
950 MHz (100x9.5) 1000 MHz(100x10.0) 1.1GHz (100x11.0) 1.2GHz(100x12.0)
200MHz FSB DDR transfer on Duron
600 MHz (100x6.0) 650 MHz (100x6.5) 700 MHz (100x7.5) 750 MHz (100x7.5)
800 MHz (100x8.0) 850 MHz (100x8.5) 900 MHz (100x9.0) 950 MHz (100x9.5)
266MHz Front Side Bus DDR transfer on Athlon
1GHz (133x7.5) 1.13GHz(133x8.5) 1.2GHz(133x9.0) 1.3GHz(133x10.0) 1.4GHz(133x10.5)
CPU Mount Procedure:
To mount the AMD
®
K7 Athlon & Duron
TM
processor that you have purchased separately, follow these instructions.
1. Lift the socket handle up to a vertical position.
2. Align the blunt edge of the CPU with the matching pinhole distinctive
edge on the socket.

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3. Seat the processor in the socket completely and without forcing.
4. 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 will ensure system stability. The fan
prevents overheating, therefore prolonging the life of your
CPU.
CPU Fan Installation
Your Socket A 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.

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CPU Fan Mount Procedure:
To prevent scratch or damage on the
motherboard, please follow these instruction on how to mount the CPU fan
properly.
1. Apply thermal paste to the die of the CPU.
2. Carefully mount the fan on top of the CPU and clip-on the first lock.
3. Clip-on the second lock and please make sure not to damage/scratch the
board.
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4. The fans power connector should be connected to CPUFAN1.
Note: If the fan is defective or Power connector is not connected to
CPUFAN1, the system will enable FOC function see below for more
information on FOC function.
FOC ( Fan-Off Control )
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. 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 H/W monitoring
system, the double-protection purpose is achieved.
DIMM3
SDRAMSDRAM
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“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. FOC only works on CPUFAN 1.
2. CPU fan with sensor pins must be used.
3. CPU fans approved by AMD are strongly recommended.
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.
We provide 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. 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,
provides the total protection to the CPU and allows it to maximize its
performance.