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- Page 1 SY-P4VDA Motherboard Quick Start Guide...
- Page 2 All of our customers should ensure that their use of our products does not infringe upon any patents. 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 SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SY-P4VDA Motherboard. This Quick Start Guide illustrates the steps for installing and setting up your new Motherboard. This guide provides all users with the basic steps of Motherboard setting and operation. For further information, please refer to the SY-P4VDA Motherboard User' s Manual that came with your Motherboard.
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Page 4: Sy-P4Vda Motherboard Layout
SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide SY-P4VDA Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse Connector Connector ATX Power USB 1_2 COM A IDE 1 IDE 2 COM B AOUT AMIC AGAME AGP Slot CHIP PCI#1 CDIN2 PCI#2 JP10 PCI#3 Header Speaker PWRBT JP11... -
Page 5: Key Features
Hardware Doctor™ utility 1 x 32-bit bus slave PCI slot (slot1) Supports AC97 Codec 4 x USB ports onboard Easy CPU settings in BIOS with the “SOYO COMBO Setup” 1 x IrDA port - CPU voltage adjust ATX 12V power connector... -
Page 6: Installation
Follow the directions in this section which is designed to guide you through a quick and correct method to install your new SY-P4VDA Motherboard. For detailed information, please refer to the SY-P4VDA Motherboard User' s Manual and T echnical Reference online manual on the CD-ROM that came with your Motherboard. -
Page 7: Install The Motherboard
SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide Install the Motherboard Follow the steps below in order to perform the installation of your new SY-P4VDA Motherboard. Install the CPU Step 1. Mark your CPU Frequency: Record the working frequency of your mPGA CPU that should be clearly marked on the CPU cover. -
Page 8: Cpu Fan Installation
SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide CPU Fan Installation Your Socket 478 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 9 Sound Card, and other devices. For more details on connecting internal and external peripherals to your new SY-P4VDA Motherboard, please refer to SY-P4VDA Motherboard User' s Manual and T echnical Reference online manual on the CD-ROM. A. Connectors and Plug-ins...
- Page 10 SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide B. ATX Power Supply This M/B can support ATX Power supply version 2.03 (with 12V power connector) and older ATX power supply. The ATX12V power supply includes a 20-pin A TX connector that complies with the A TX specification, Version 2.03 for M/B specification, a new 4-pin receptacle/header combination--the +12V power...
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Page 11: Atx Power
SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide Please install the ATX power according to the following pin assignment: ATX Power 5VSB PW-OK Pay special care to the directionality. PS-ON 3.3V -12V 3.3V 3.3V 12V power connector Peripherals power connector Pin3 +12V Pin1 +12VDC... - Page 12 SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide C. 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.
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Page 13: 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 14 Insert the SOYO CD into the CD-ROM drive Step 1. If you use Windows 2000, NT or XP , the SOYO-CD will not detect your motherboard type. In that case the following dialog will pop up, please choose your motherboard and press OK. Now the SOYO-CD Start Up Menu will be shown.
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Page 15: Install Drivers And Utilities
SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide 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 16 SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide driver driver revision: revision: VIA 4 in 1 Driver Package for Win 9x/ME/NT/2k VIA 4 in 1 Driver Package for Win 9x/ME/NT/2k/XP Avance Onboard Audio Driver and Applications for Win 9x/ME/2000/NT/XP VIA hardware monitor for Win 9x/ME...
- Page 17 Check the Latest Releases Step 3. Click the ' C heck 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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Page 18: Realtek Lan Driver Installation
Cl i c k on update Dri v er. The LAN dri v er path i s i n SOYO CD “d:\dri v -al l \ Real t ek8100b\Wi n ME”. (where D :i s your CDROM dri v e) - Page 19 Select install from a list or specific location, then cli c k next. The LAN dri v er path i s i n SOYO CD ”d:\dri v -al l \ Real t ek8100b\Wi n XP”. (where D :i s your CDROM dri v e) After i n stal l a ti o n.
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Page 20: Boot-Up Issues
SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide Quick Trouble shoot tips Boot-up Issues The system do not power-up, no beeping sound heard and the CPU fan does not turn 1. Check if the power cord is plug to the power source. 2. Check if the power is connected to the M/B. - Page 21 SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide 5. Change the VGA card. The system turns on for some seconds then shutdown by itself. 1. Check if the CPU fan is connected to the CPUFAN1 connector. 2. The CPU might be overheating. Check the CPU FAN if it is defective or see if the CPU fan is in contact with the CPU.
- Page 22 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 (Taiwan: www.soyo.com.tw), and look up your motherboard to find the latest BIOS revision.
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Page 23: Audio Issue
2. The BIOS chip is defected due to unsuccessful flash, contact your nearest SOYO branch for re-flashing. Is there a way to reprogram my BIOS after an unsuccessful flash? No other way, you need to send back the BIOS ROM to your nearest SOYO branch for re-flashing. VGA Issue I cannot set my VGA to go higher than 16 color (640x 480). -
Page 24: Hard Disk/Fdd/ Cd-Rom Issue
SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide I cannot get the sound working on my system. 1. Check if the speaker wire is connected to the line out connector in the M/B. 2. Check if the speaker power is powered on. 3. Install the audio driver supplied on our driver disc. -
Page 25: Usb Issues
SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide trust the "key lock" or "notch") and use the end-connector of the cable (don't use middle one). USB Issues Can I use USB port 3_4 for keyboard resume function? This M/B has 4 USB ports, but only the 2 at the back panel can be used for USB keyboard resume function. - Page 26 SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide How to contact us: If you are interested in our products, please contact the SOYO sales department in the region you live. If you require Technical Assistance, please contact our Technical Support in the region you live.
- Page 28 Edition : February 2002 Version 1.0 SY-P4VDA SERIAL...