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SOYO SY-P4VSA User Manual

Mpga socket 478 processor supported via p4x266 agp/pci 400 mhz front side bus supported atx form factor
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SY-P4VSA
Motherboard
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mPGA Socket 478 Processor supported
VIA P4X266 AGP/PCI
400 MHz Front Side Bus supported
ATX Form Factor
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User's Manual

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  • Page 1 SY-P4VSA Motherboard **************************************************** mPGA Socket 478 Processor supported VIA P4X266 AGP/PCI 400 MHz Front Side Bus supported ATX Form Factor **************************************************** User's Manual...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SY-P4VSA Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION.......1 INTRODUCTION..............1 KEY FEATURES ...............1 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD ......4 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS..4 SY-P4VSA MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT ......5 SY-P4VSA MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS ....6 MICROPROCESSOR............8 MEMORY ................9 CHIPSET................10 1-10 I/O INTERFACE CONTROLLER........14 1-11 HARDWARE MONITOR..........16 1-12 WAKE ON LAN TECHNOLOGY ........17...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SY-P4VSA CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........50 SOYO COMBO SETUP ...........53 STANDARD CMOS SETUP ..........56 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ........60 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES .......64 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS........70 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ........77 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS.........83 PC HEALTH STATUS ............86 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS ........88 3-10 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS........89...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Motherboard Description

    - FSB 400MHz: Pentium® 4 CPU SETTINGS The SY-P4VSA 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 the use of jumpers obsolete.
  • Page 6 The SY-P4VSA supports booting from devices such as CD-ROM. Power on by modem or alarm If the SY-P4VSA 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.

  • Page 7: Hardware Monitor

    SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM COMPLIANCE The SY-P4VSA complies with all important industry standards. The following underlines the reliability of the SY-P4VSA, a motherboard to trust. PC99, ACPI compliant USER FRIENDLY...

  • Page 8: Handling The Motherboard

    Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA 1-3 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.

  • Page 9: Sy-P4Vsa Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA 1-5 SY-P4VSA MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse Connector Connector ATX Power USB 2 USB 1 COM A IDE 1 IDE 2 COM B SDRAM AOUT VT8753 AMIC SDRAM AGAME AGP Slot ONBOARD AUDIO PCI#1 CDIN PCI#2...

  • Page 10: Sy-P4Vsa Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA 1-6 SY-P4VSA MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS SDRAM SDRAM...
  • Page 11 Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA ATX12V 4-Pin(+12V) Connector ATX12V 6-Pin(+3.3V, +5V) Connector Chassis Cooling Fan Connector Socket 478 Connector VIA VT8753 North Bridge Chip CPU Cooling Fan Connector DIMM Banks ATX Power Supply Connector Bus Mastering EIDE/ATAPI Ports Chassis Cooling Fan Connector...

  • Page 12: Microprocessor

    Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA 1-7 MICROPROCESSOR The motherboard supports a single Socket 478 processor. The processor’s VID pins automatically program the voltage regulator on the motherboard to the required processor voltage. In addition, the front side bus speed (100 MHz and 133 MHz) is selected by CW1. The motherboard supports all current Socket 478 processor speeds, voltages, and bus frequencies.

  • Page 13: Memory

    Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA 1-8 MEMORY Main Memory The motherboard has three DIMM sockets. RAM can be installed in one, two, or three sockets. Using the serial presence detect (SPD) data structure, programmed into an E²PROM on the DIMM, the BIOS can determine the SDR RAM’s size and speed.

  • Page 14: Chipset

    Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA – (e.g., precharge other banks while accessing the current bank) – Four cache lines (16 quadwords) of CPU to DRAM write buffers – Four cache lines of CPU to DRAM read prefetch buffers – Read around write capability for non-stalled CPU read –...
  • Page 15 Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA DRAM controller support standard PC133 / PC100 Synchronous DRAM (SDR SDRAM). The SDR DRAM interface allows zero wait state bursting between the DRAM and the data buffers at 100 / 133 MHz. The different banks of DRAM can be composed of an arbitrary mixture of 1M / 2M / 4M / 8M / 16M / 32M / 64M xN DRAMs.
  • Page 16 Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA to an external PHY for 10/100Mb base-T Ethernet or 1/10Mb PNA home networking. The VT8233 also includes an integrated keyboard controller with PS2 mouse support, integrated DS12885 style real time clock with extended 256 byte CMOS RAM, integrated master mode enhanced IDE controller with...
  • Page 17 Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA controller is SFF-8038i v1.0 and Microsoft Windows-family compliant. c) Universal Serial Bus controller that is USB v1.1 and Universal HCI v1.1 compliant. The VT8233 includes the root hub with six function ports with integrated physical layer transceivers. The USB controller allows hot plug and play and isochronous peripherals to be inserted into the system with universal driver support.

  • Page 18: I/O Interface Controller

    Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA The VT8233 also enhances the functionality of the standard ISA peripherals. The integrated interrupt controller supports both edge and level triggered interrupts channel by channel. The integrated DMA controller supports type F DMA in addition to standard ISA DMA modes. Compliant with the PCI-2.2 specification, the VT8233 supports delayed transactions and remote...

  • Page 19: Serial Ports

    Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA  16bytes of FIFO  Data rates up to 1Mbps  Perpendicular recording driver support  Plug and play with 48 base IO address, 12 IRQ and 4 DMA options The Setup program provides configuration option for the I/O controller.

  • Page 20: Hardware Monitor

    Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA 1-10.4 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Interface PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors are located on the back panel of the motherboard. The +5 V lines to keyboard and mouse connectors are protected with a fuse that prevents motherboard components from being damaged when an over-current condition occurs.

  • Page 21: Wake On Lan Technology

    Motherboard Description SY-P4VSA Fan speed sensors, which monitor the fan 1 and fan 2 connector. Power supply voltage monitoring to detect levels above or below acceptable values When suggested ratings for temperature, fan speed, or voltage are exceeded, an interrupt is activated. The hardware monitor component connects to the SMBus.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Congratulations on your purchase of SY-P4VSA 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.

  • Page 23: Unpacking The Motherboard

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD When unpacking the Motherboard, check for the following items: The SY-P4VSA P4X266 AGP/PCI Motherboard This Quick Start Guide The Installation CD-ROM SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM One IDE Device ATA 100 Flat Cable One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable...

  • Page 24: Installation Guide

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2-3 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. Warning: Turn off the power to the Motherboard, system chassis, and peripheral devices before performing any work on the Motherboard or system.

  • Page 25: 2-3.1 Cpu Installation

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2-3.1 CPU Installation To perform the installation of your new SY-P4ISR Motherboard, follow the steps below: Mark your CPU Frequency: Record the working frequency of your mPGA CPU that should be clearly marked on the CPU cover.
  • Page 26 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA Seat the processor in the socket completely and without forcing. 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.

  • Page 27: Cpu Fan Installation

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2-3.1.1 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.

  • Page 28: 2-3.2 Sdram Memory Module Installation

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2-3.2 SDRAM Memory Module Installation SDRAM SDRAM Your board comes with three DIMM sockets, Directly supports one SDR SDRAM channel, 64b wide (72b with ECC), providing support max of 3 Double-Sided DIMMs with unbuffered PC133. The largest memory capacity possible is 3GB.

  • Page 29: 2-3.3 Motherboard Connector

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA Memory Configuration Table Number of Memory DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 Modules RAM Type SDRAM Memory Module Size (MB) 32/64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB 2-3.3 Motherboard Connector 2-3.3.1 IDE Device Installation (HDD, CD-ROM) SDRAM SDRAM Pin -1 IDE 1...
  • Page 30 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA This Motherboard can support up to 4 HDDs. 80-Conductor ATA 66/100 Flat Cable 40-pin...

  • Page 31: Floppy Drive

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2-3.3.2 Floppy Drive Installation SDRAM SDRAM Pin -1 Floppy Drive Connector 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.
  • Page 32 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2-3.3.3 Front Panel Connections HDD LED Speaker ACPI LED SDRAM SDRAM Key Lock PWRBT Power LED Reset Plug the computer case's front panel devices to the corresponding headers on the Motherboard. 1. Power LED & KeyLock Plug the Power LED cable into the 5-pin Keylock header.
  • Page 33 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 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. Reset Pin Assignment Power Good 3.
  • Page 34 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 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...

  • Page 35: Back Panel Connections

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2-3.3.4 Back Panel Connections All external devices such as the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, printer, modem, USB can be plugged directly onto the Motherboard back panel. Only after you have fixed and locked the Motherboard to the computer case can you start connecting the external peripheral devices.
  • Page 36 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA This parallel port is used to connect the printer or other parallel devices. Plug the parallel device cable into the 25-pin female connector located at the rear panel of the Motherboard. 3. PS/2 Keyboard Plug the keyboard jack directly into the 6-pin female PS/2 keyboard connector located at the rear panel of the Motherboard.
  • Page 37 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 5. Universal Serial Bus USB1/USB2 (USB3/USB4；USB5/USB6) This Motherboard provides four USB ports for your additional devices. Plug the USB device jack into the available USB connector USB1 or USB2. Standard device drivers come with the Win98 for commonly used USB devices.
  • Page 38 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 6. Onboard Game port/audio This Motherboard provides Joystick port and audio. Attach the joystick cable to the 15-pin GAME port at the rear panel of you motherboard. This Motherboard features three built-in audio-stereo ports (labeled line-in, line-out, and mic jack) convenient to directly plug-in all your...
  • Page 39 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2-3.3.5 Other Connections 1. Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Attach the 3-pin connector from the LAN card which supports the Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function to the JP10 header on the Motherboard. This WOL function lets users wake up the connected computer through the LAN card.
  • Page 40 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2. Standard Infrared (SIRCON) Plug the 10-pin infrared device cable to the SIRCON header. This will enable the infrared transfer function. This Motherboard meets both the ASKIR and HPSIR specifications. Please install according to the following pin assignment:...
  • Page 41 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 3. Cooling Fan Installation (1) CPU Cooling Fan (CHAFAN1,CHAFAN2) After you have seated the CPU properly on the processor, attach the 3-pin fan cable to the CPUFAN connector on the Motherboard. The fan will stop when the system enters into Suspend Mode. (Suspend mode can be enabled from the BIOS Setup Utility, [POWER MANAGEMENT] menu.)
  • Page 42 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA (2) Chassis Cooling Fan (CHAFAN1,CHAFAN2) Some chassis also feature a cooling fan. This Motherboard features a CHAFAN connector to provide 12V power to the chassis fan. Connect the cable from the chassis fan to the CHAFAN 3-pin connector. Install...
  • Page 43 Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 4. CD Line-in (CDIN1,CDIN2) This Motherboard provides two CD-Line in connectors. Please connect the 4-pin audio cable from your CD-ROM drive to either CDIN1 or CDIN2. (It fits in only one, depending on the cable that came with your CD-ROM...

  • Page 44: Atx Power Supply

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2-3.3.6 ATX Power Supply The ATX12V power supply includes a 20-pin ATX connector that comply with the ATX specification, Version 2.03 for M/B specification, a new 4-pin receptacle/header combination--the +12V power connector--has been defined. The presence of the +12V power connector indicates that a power supply is ATX12V;...

  • Page 45: 2-3.4 Jumper Setting

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA * Note: If you use the Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function, make sure the ATX power supply can support at least 720 mA on the 5V Standby lead (5VSB). Please install the ATX power according to the following pin assignment:...

  • Page 46: 2-3.5 Cmos Clear (Jp5)

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2-3.5 CMOS Clear (JP5) In some cases the CMOS memory may contain wrong data, follow the steps below to clear the CMOS memory. Clear the CMOS memory by momentarily shorting pin 2-3 on jumper JP5. This jumper can be easily identified by its white colored cap.

  • Page 47: 2-3.7 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 FEATURE]. The [SOYO COMBO FEATURE] combines the main parameters that you need to configure, all in one menu, for a quick setup in BIOS.
  • Page 48 Step 2. Select [LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS] Select the “LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS” menu and type “Y” at the prompt to load the BIOS optimal setup. Step 3. Select [SOYO COMBO FEATURE] Move the cursor to the [CPU Frequency Select], [CPU Ratio] field to set CPU Clock/Ratio.

  • Page 49: 2-3.8 Troubleshooting At First Start

    Integrated Peripherals). Video (no display) related issues I built a new computer system using a Soyo board and nothing happens when turning it on, no video and no beeps from the PC speaker. What is happening and how can it be fixed? No screen and no beep means that your CPU and motherboard do not work at all.

  • Page 50: Bios Issues

    5EH_2CA1 (meaning revision 2CA1 for the SY-5EH board) or 6BA+ IV_2AA2 which means SY-6BA+ IV motherboard with 2AA2 bios. Where can I find the latest BIOS of my motherboard? Please go to the technical support page of one of the SOYO websites www.soyo.com.tw (Taiwan: ), and look up your motherboard to find the latest BIOS revision.

  • Page 51: Modem Issues

    Why? If you are sure that the modem driver has been installed correctly, then you need to install the VIA 4 in 1 driver from the SOYO CD, this is because Windows does not properly recognize relatively new chipsets.
  • Page 52 Then put back the peripherals one by one to identify which one causes the lockup. I can not get my board to run properly. Please make sure you have the latest bios and driver from the SOYO web site at: http://www.soyo.com...

  • Page 53: 2-3.9 Power Off

    Hardware Installation SY-P4VSA 2-3.9 Power Off There are two possible ways to turn off the system: Use the Shutdown command in the Start Menu of Windows 95/98 to turn off your computer. Press the mechanical power-button and hold down for over 4 seconds, to shutdown the computer.

  • Page 54: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility

    2. After the diagnostic checks, press the [Del] key to enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software SOYO COMBO Feature PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Load Fail - Safe Defaults...
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA Hot Keys: Function keys give you access to a group of commands throughout the BIOS utility. Function Command Description Gives the list of options available for each General Help item. Previous Restore the old values. These are the values Values that the user started the current session with.

  • Page 56: Save And Exit Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA SAVE AND EXIT SETUP Select the [SAVE & EXIT SETUP] option from the Main Menu to save data to CMOS and exit the setup utility. This option saves all your changes and causes the system to reboot.

  • Page 57: Soyo Combo Setup

    <DEL> key during the system diagnostic checks to enter the Award BIOS Setup program. The CMOS SETUP UTILITY will display on screen. Then, select the [SOYO COMBO SETUP] option from the main menu and press the <Enter> key.

  • Page 58: Soyo Combo Feature

    SY-P4VSA System Performance Setting Description Note System Normal Adjust your computer Default performance. Performance Turbo SOYO COMBO Feature Setting Description Note CPU Frequency Chose 100MHz/133MHz, AUTO Default Select depending on the Front Side Manual Bus of your CPU. 100 MHz Press “Page Up”...

  • Page 59: Quick Power On Self Test

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA CPU Vcore Select Setting Description Note CPU Vcore Default This function adjust Default Select the CPU voltage. 1.100V, 1.125V, 1.150V, 1.175V, 1.200V, 1.225V, 1.250V, 1.275V, 1.300V, 1.325V, 1.350V, 1.375V, 1.400V, 1.425V, 1.450V, 1.475V, 1.500V, 1.525V, 1.550V, 1.575V, 1.600V, 1.625V, 1.650V, 1.675V,...

  • Page 60: Standard Cmos Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-2 STANDARD CMOS SETUP Select the [STANDARD CMOS SETUP] option from the Main Menu and press [Enter] key. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Mon, Jan 1 2001...
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA This Main Menu function automatically detects the hard disk type and configures the [Standard CMOS Features] accordingly. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software IDE Primary Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter...

  • Page 62: Floppy Drives

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA Hard Disks Type & Mode Choose the type and mode for the hard disks that you have already installed. Primary Setting Description Note (Secondary) Master & Slave Press To auto-detect the HDD’s size, IDE HDD Auto-Detection Enter head…...
  • Page 63 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA Others Optional Setting Description Note EGA/VGA Select the video mode. Default Video CGA 40 CGA 80 MONO (Monochrome) ALL Errors When the BIOS detects system Default Halt On errors, this function will stop the No Errors system.

  • Page 64: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES Select the [Advanced BIOS Features] option from the Main Menu and press [Enter] key. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Disabled Item Help CPU L1 &...

  • Page 65: Boot Up Floppy Seek

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA Cache Memory Options Setting Description Note Disabled CPU L1 & L2 Cache Enabled Enables the CPU's L1 & Default L2 cache. Boot Up Floppy Seek Setting Description Note Boot Up Floppy Disabled Seeks disk drives during boot up.

  • Page 66: Security Option

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA Typematic Settings (Continue) Typematic Settings Setting Description Note 250 (msec) Choose how long after Default Typematic Delay 500 (msec) you press a key down the 750 (msec) character begins 1000 (msec) repeating. Security Option Use this feature to prevent unauthorized system boot-up or use of BIOS Setup.
  • Page 67 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA Other Control Options (Continue) Setting Description Note LOGO-0 Allows user to display SOYO Default EPA LOGO SELECT logo or own logo. LOGO-1 Logo-0 Shows SOYO logo. Logo-1 Shows user logo (Default Blank). Small Disabled Set Enabled to Show Logo(EPA).

  • Page 68: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-4 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES Select the [Advanced Chipset Features] option from the Main Menu and press [Enter] key. Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar with the Chipset. The [Advanced Chipset Features] option changes the values of the chipset registers.
  • Page 69 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-4.1 DRAM Clock/Drive Control Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar with the Chipset. The [DRAM Clock/Drive Control] option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
  • Page 70 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA DRAM Clock/Drive Control Setting Description Note DRAM Clock This item allows you to control the DRAM speed. DRAM Timing By SPD If enable the DRAM will auto detect the DRAM timing. Default Manual SDRAM Cycle When synchronous DRAM is...
  • Page 71 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-4.2 AGP & P2P Bridge Control Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar with the Chipset. The [AGP & P2P Bridge Control] option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
  • Page 72 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA AGP & P2P Bridge Control (Continue) Setting Description Note AGP Driving Auto This item allows you to adjust the AGP Default driving force. Choose Manual to key Control Manual in a AGP Driving Value in the next selection.
  • Page 73 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-4.3 CPU & PCI Bus Control Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar with the Chipset. The [CPU & PCI Bus Control] option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.

  • Page 74: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-5 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS Select the [Integrated Peripherals] option from the Main Menu and press [Enter] key. Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar with the Chipset. The [INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS] option changes the values of the chipset registers.
  • Page 75 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS Setting Description Note OnChip USB All Disabled This should be enabled if Controller All Enabled your system has a USB 1&2 USB Port installed on the system 2&3 USB Port board and you want to use 3&1 USB Port...

  • Page 76: Via Onchip Ide Device

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-5.1 VIA OnChip IDE Device Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar with the Chipset. The [VIA OnChip IDE Device] option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
  • Page 77 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA VIA OnChip IDE Device Setting Description Note On-Chip PCI IDE Disabled Turn off the on-board Primary Secondary Enabled Use the on-board IDE Default mode 0-4 0 is the slowest speed Primary Master PIO 4 is the fastest speed...

  • Page 78: Superio Device

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-5.2 SuperIO Device Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar with the Chipset. The [SuperIO Device] option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
  • Page 79 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA SuperIO Device (Continue) Setting Description Note Onboard Disabled Serial Port 1 / 3F8/IRQ4 Choose serial port 1 & 2's I/O Default Serial Port 2 address. (port 1) Do not set port 1 & 2 to the same...
  • Page 80 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA Others Optional Setting Description Note Game Port Address Disabled Set the I/O base address for the ON board game port Default under this item. Midi Port Address Disabled Set the I/O address for the on board Midi port here.

  • Page 81: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP The [POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP] sets the system's power saving functions. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1 (POS) Item Help Power Management Option...
  • Page 82 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA Power Management Controls Setting Description Note ACPI Suspend S1(POS) The system will enter the S1 Default Type state during suspend. (Low S3(STR) latency wake up) User Define Lets you define the system Default Power power down times.
  • Page 83 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA Power Management Controls (Continue) Setting Description Note MODEM Use Assigns an IRQ# to the modem Default device. 3-11, NA Soft-Off by Instant-off Default PWR-BTTN Delay 4 Sec. Turns off the system power 4 seconds after pushing the power button.
  • Page 84 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA IRQ/Event Activity Detect (Continue) Setting Description Note When On of VGA, any activity from one of the listed system Default peripheral devices or IRQs wakes up the system. LPT & COM LPT/COM When On of LPT & COM, any...

  • Page 85: Irqs Activity Monitoring

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-6.1 IRQs Activity Monitoring This option sets the IRQs Activity Monitoring. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software IRQs Activity Monitoring Primary INTR Item Help IRQ3 (COM 2) Disabled IRQ4 (COM 1)
  • Page 86 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA IRQs Activity Monitoring Wake Up Setting Description Note Events Primary INTR When set to On, any event occurring Default at will awaken a system which has been powered down. Enabled IRQ3(COM2), IRQ4(COM1), IRQs Activity Monitoring IRQ5(LPT2), IRQ6(Floppy Disk),...

  • Page 87: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS This option sets the Motherboard’s PCI Slots. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software PNP/PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed Item Help Reset Configuration Data Disabled Menu Level Resources Controlled By...

  • Page 88: Pnp/Pci Configuration Controls

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA PNP/PCI Configuration Controls PNP/PCI Setting Description Note Controls Set this field to [Yes] if you PnP OS are running Windows 95, Installed which is PnP compatible. If the OS you are running Default does not support PnP...
  • Page 89 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA PNP/PCI Configuration Setup (Continue) PNP/PCI Setting Description Note Setup Interrupt How to set the BIOS to release the IRQ to the PnP Interrupt pool: Line PnP / PCI configuration Integrated Peripherals IRQ 15 IRQ 15: PCI / ISA PnP On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE: disabled...

  • Page 90: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-8 PC HEALTH STATUS This option sets the Motherboard's PC Health Status. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature Disabled Item Help Vcore 1.77 V VCC 2.5V 2.46 V...
  • Page 91 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA CPU Device Monitoring (Continue) Setting Description Note Vcore Vcc 2.5V, Show the current voltage status. 3.3V, +5V, +12V Show the current status of CPU Current CPU °C/°F Temp. temperature. Current SYS Show the current status of the °C/°F...

  • Page 92: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    This option is recommended if you need to reset the system setup and to retrieve the old values. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software SOYO COMBO Feature PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features...

  • Page 93: Load Optimized Defaults

    This option is recommended if you need to reset the system setup and to retrieve the old values. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software SOYO COMBO Feature PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features...

  • Page 94: Set Supervisor Password

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA 3-11 SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Based on the setting you have made in the [Security Option] of the [BIOS FEATURES SETUP] section, the password prevents access to the system or the setup program by unauthorized users. Follow this procedure to set a...

  • Page 95: Set User Password

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA Enter your new password and press [Enter]. The following message appears, prompting to confirm the new password: Confirm Password: Re-enter your password and then press [Enter] to exit to the Main Menu. This diagram outlines the password selection procedure: Type the Password Press <Enter>...

  • Page 96: Boot Menu

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4VSA Boot Menu Boot Menu enables user to boot-up on different boot device without going into the BIOS setup. To enable boot Menu, press “ESC” after memory initialization, user will see a device menu, in which user can choose the device they wish to boot from.

  • Page 97: Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

    System other than Windows 95/98/98SE/ME. Your SY-P4VSA 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.
  • Page 98 Drivers Installation SY-P4VSA 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.
  • Page 99 Drivers Installation SY-P4VSA 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.
  • Page 100 Drivers Installation SY-P4VSA  AGP 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.
  • Page 101 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 internet through a network or modem connection.

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