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SOYO SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite User Manual

Mpga socket 478 processor supported via p4x400 agp/pci 400/533 mhz front side bus supported atx form factor
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Congratulations on your new purchase of SOYO P4X400 Series
motherboard for the Intel platform!
This new motherboard offers support for ultra fast DDR400 memory.
However, since DDR400 is not a JEDEC (The Joint Electron Device
Engineering Council) approved memory specification, some users might
experience DDR400 incompatibilities as a result of discrepancy in memory
manufacturing.
In an effort to provide our customers the highest product quality and
performance, SOYO has tested a number of memory modules to ensure
compatibility. Please visit our web site at
http://www.soyousa.com/products/proddesc.php?id=159
for information
on Recommended Memory.
In some cases BIOS upgrade might be required to take advantage of this
new feature. Please refer to our Support section on the web site for more
information.

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  • Page 1 DDR400 incompatibilities as a result of discrepancy in memory manufacturing. In an effort to provide our customers the highest product quality and performance, SOYO has tested a number of memory modules to ensure compatibility. Please visit our web site at http://www.soyousa.com/products/proddesc.php?id=159 for information on Recommended Memory.
  • Page 2 SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite Motherboard **************************************************** mPGA Socket 478 Processor supported VIA P4X400 AGP/PCI 400/533 MHz Front Side Bus supported ATX Form Factor **************************************************** User's Manual...
  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION......1 INTRODUCTION.............1 UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD ......1 KEY FEATURES..............2 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD ......6 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS..6 ....7 SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT ..8 SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........10 PREPARATIONS............10 INSTALLATION GUIDE ..........11 QUICK BIOS SETUP.............35 CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........37...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite APPENDIX A TROUBLE SHOOTING AT FIRST START ....91 APPENDIX B CONTACT INFORMATION........98...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Motherboard Description

    The SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite AGP slot/PCI Motherboard is a high-performance Socket 478 processor supported ATX form-factor system board. The SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite uses VIA Chipset technology and supports Socket 478 class processors. This Motherboard is fully compatible with industry standards and adds many technical enhancements.

  • Page 7: Key Features

    Pentium® 4 Northwood or Willamette (400MHz /533MHz FSB) Pentium® 4 Celeron CPU SETTINGS The SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 8: Memory Support

    Motherboard Description SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite This ensures that the SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite has an overwhelming overclocking potential. CPU Multiplier The SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite supports a wide range of multipliers: 10X ~ 24X depend on CPU. MEMORY SUPPORT The SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite supports PC1600, PC2100 and PC2700 DDR Memory module.

  • Page 9: Hardware Monitor

    CD-ROM, LS-120, etc. Power on by modem or alarm If the SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 10 Motherboard Description SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM COMPLIANCE The SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite complies with all important industry standards. The following underlines the reliability of the SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite, a motherboard to trust. PC99, ACPI compliant WARRANTY All SOYO motherboards are back with one-year manufacturer’s warranty from the date of purchase.

  • Page 11: Handling The Motherboard

    Motherboard Description SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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.

  • Page 12: Sy-P4X400 Dragon Lite Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Description SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Mouse Connector Connector USB 1_2 ATX Power COM A COM B AOUT □ P4X400 AMIC IDE 1 IDE 2 AGAME REALTEK RTL8100B AGP Slot PCI#1...

  • Page 13: Sy-P4X400 Dragon Lite Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Description SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS A B C □ AGP Slot...
  • Page 14 Motherboard Description SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite +12V Power Connector Front panel Connectors Chassis Cooling Fan Connector Socket 478 Connector VIA P4X400 North Bridge Chip CPU Cooling Fan Connector DIMM Banks ATX Power Supply Connector Bus Mastering EIDE/ATAPI Ports Chassis Cooling Fan Connector...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Congratulations on your purchase of SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 16: Installation Guide

    Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra 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...

  • Page 17: Step 1 Install The Cpu

    Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra STEP 1 Install the CPU ® CPU Mount Procedure: To mount the Pentium 4 Socket mPGA478 processor that you have purchased separately, follow these instructions. Lift the socket handle up to a vertical position. Align the blunt edge of the CPU with the matching pinhole distinctive edge on the socket.

  • Page 18: Cpu Fan Installation

    Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra 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 19: Step 2 Install Memory Module

    Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra Step 2 Install Memory Module □ AGP Slot Your board comes with three DIMM sockets, providing support for up to 3GB of main memory using unbuffered and non-ECC DIMM modules from 64MB to 1GB. On this motherboard, DRAM speed can be set independent from the CPU front side bus speed.

  • Page 20: Memory Configuration Table

    Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra Memory Configuration Table DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 Number of Memory Modules RAM Type DDR SDRAM (Un-buffered and Non-ECC) Memory Module Size (MB) 64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB Step 3 Install Expansion Card The motherboard has 1 AGP slot and 5 PCI slot. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before inserting the expansion card into the computer.
  • Page 21 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra AGP Slot This motherboard supports AGP 4x/8x VGA CARD. When 8x VGA card is used, “AGP mode” option in the BIOS will be disabled and the “DBI Output for AGP Trans” option will appear. Note: This Motherboard supports only 1.5 volts AGP card. Using 3.3v AGP card might damage your M/B.
  • Page 22 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra Step 4 Connect cables, case wires, and power supply A. IDE Device Installation (HDD, CD-ROM) □ AGP Slot Pin -1 IDE 1 IDE 2 Primary Secondary This Motherboard offers two primary and secondary IDE device connectors (IDE1, IDE2).
  • Page 23 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra B. Floppy Drive Installation Pin-1 □ AGP Slot 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 24: Pin Assignment

    Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra Front Panel Connections HDD LED Speaker ACPI LED □ AGP Slot 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 25 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra 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 26 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra 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 D. 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.
  • Page 27 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra 1. Onboard Serial Ports COMA/COMB External peripherals that use serial transmission scheme include: serial mouse, and modem. Plug the serial device cables directly into the COMA/COMB 9-pin male connectors located at the rear panel of the Motherboard. Parallel Port PRT This parallel port is used to connect the printer or other parallel devices.
  • Page 28 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra 5. Universal Serial Bus (USB1/USB2, USB20_1/USB20_2) 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 29 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra E. 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 30 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra 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: Standard Infrared (SIRCON) Connector SIRCON Pin Assignment...
  • Page 31 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra 3. Cooling Fan Installation (1) CPU Cooling Fan (CPUFAN1, CPUFAN2) 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.
  • Page 32 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra (2) Chassis Cooling Fan (CHAFAN1, CHAFAN2, CHAFAN3) 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 according to the following pin assignment: Classis Cooling Fan (CHAFAN1, CHAFAN2, CHAFAN3)
  • Page 33 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra 4. CD Line-in (CDIN1,CDIN2) This Motherboard provides one CD-Line in connectors. Please connect the 4-pin audio cable from your CD-ROM drive to either CDIN2. (It fits in only one, depending on the cable that came with your CD-ROM drive) Please install according to the following pin assignment: CDIN1,CDIN2(CD Line-in) Pin Assigment...
  • Page 34 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra 5. SPK5(optional) Connect one end of the Audio flat cable to SPK5 connector in the motherboard, and the other end to the small audio connector. (See unpacking the motherboard in Chapter 1 for more info on the audio flat cable) Please refer to Appendix B C-Media sound solution for more information on AUDIO function.
  • Page 35 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra 6. MIC & LED Connector (J30) You can connect the Line-out /MIC in/LAN LED to the front panel of your PC case. (If this option is available in your PC case.)

  • Page 36: Atx Power

    Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra F. ATX Power Supply Use power supply specifically for P4 M/B. (ATX 12V 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.
  • Page 37 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra Warning: Follow these precautions to preserve your Motherboard from any remnant currents when connecting to ATX power supply: Turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord of the ATX power supply before connecting to ATX PW connector. The Motherboard requires a power supply with at least 250 Watts and a "power good"...
  • Page 38 Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra G. 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. Then put the jumper back to 1-2 to allow writing of new data into the CMOS memory.

  • Page 39: Step 5 Power On

    Hardware Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Ultra Audio Upgrade The standard configuration of P4X400 DRAGON Lite motherboard supports 2 or 4-channel audio. To upgrade your DRAGON Plus on-board audio to 5.1-channel and enjoy digital sound quality, simply add a SPDIF audio connector to the motherboard. Step 5 Power On You have now completed the hardware installation of your Motherboard successfully.

  • Page 40: 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 41 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 42: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY This Motherboard's BIOS setup program uses the ROM PCI BIOS program from Award Software Inc. To enter the Award BIOS program's Main Menu: 1. Turn on or reboot the system.
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 44: Save And Exit Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 45: 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 46: Soyo Combo Feature

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite System Performance Setting Description Note System Normal Adjust your computer Default Performance performance. Fast Turbo SOYO COMBO Feature Setting Description Note Frequency 100 MHz Press “Page Up” / “Page Down” key to 1MHz Stepping...
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite CPU Vcore Select Setting Description Note CPU Vcore Default This function adjust the CPU Default 1.100V, 1.125V, Select voltage. 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,...
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite Onboard 6Ch H/W Audio Setting Description Note Onboard 6Ch Enabled Enabled/Disabled Onboard 6Ch Default H/W Audio H/W Audio. Disabled Onboard (10/100) LAN Setting Description Note Enabled Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN. Default Onboard (10/100) LAN Disabled...

  • Page 49: System Boot Control Settings

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite System Boot Control Settings Setting Description Note First Select Your Boot Floppy /Second/Third Device Priority LS120 Boot Device HDD-0 SCSI CDROM HDD-1 HDD-2 HDD-3 ZIP100 USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD Disabled Boot Other Disabled Select Your Boot...
  • Page 50 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 3-1.1 Advance Turn-up Settings Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar with the Chipset. The [Advanced Turn-up Settings] option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite DRAM Timing/Drive Control Setting Description Note DRAM Timing By SPD Default If enable the DRAM will auto detect the DRAM timing. Manual Default SDRAM CAS When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock...

  • Page 52: Standard Cmos Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 3-2 STANDARD CMOS SETUP Select the [STANDARD CMOS SETUP] option from the Main Menu and press [Enter] key. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2002 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy)
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite This Main Menu function automatically detects the hard disk type and configures the [Standard CMOS Features] accordingly. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2002 Award Software IDE Primary Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection...

  • Page 54: Floppy Drives

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 IDE HDD Press To auto-detect the HDD’s size,...
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 56: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 3-3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES Select the [Advanced BIOS Features] option from the Main Menu and press [Enter] key. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2002 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning...

  • Page 57: Boot Up Floppy Seek

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite Cache Memory Options Setting Description Note CPU L1 & L2 Cache Disabled Enabled Enables the CPU's L1 & Default L2 cache. Disabled Default Swap Floppy Drive Enabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Setting Description Note...

  • Page 58: Security Option

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite Typematic Settings Typematic Settings Setting Description Note Typematic Disabled Keystrokes repeat at a rate Default determined by the Rate Setting keyboard. Enabled When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected. The following [Typematic Rate] and [Typematic Delay] fields are active...
  • Page 59 RAM. Full Screen Disabled Set Enabled to Show Logo LOGO Show (Dragon). Enabled Default EPA LOGO LOGO-0 Allows user to display SOYO logo Default SELECT or own logo.Logo-0 Shows SOYO LOGO-1 logo. Logo-1 Shows user logo (Default Blank). Small Disabled Set Enabled to Show Logo(EPA).

  • Page 60: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 61 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 3-4.1 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 62 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 in Control Manual a AGP Driving Value in the next selection.
  • Page 63 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 3-4.2 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 64: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 65 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS (Continue) Setting Description Note All Disabled This should be enabled if OnChip USB Controller your system has a USB All Enabled Default installed on the system board and you want to use it.

  • Page 66: Via Onchip Ide Device

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 67 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite VIA OnChip IDE Device Setting Description Note Disabled Turn off the on-board IDE. On-Chip PCI IDE Primary Enabled Use the on-board IDE. Default Secondary mode 0-4 0 is the slowest speed Primary Master PIO...

  • Page 68: Superio Device

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 69 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite SuperIO Device Setting Description Note Onboard FDC Disabled Turn off the on-board floppy controller controller. Enabled Use the on-board floppy controller. Default Onboard Disabled Serial Port 1 / 3F8/IRQ4 Choose serial port 1 & 2's I/O...

  • Page 70: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 3-6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP The [POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP] sets the system's power saving functions. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2002 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1 (POS) Item Help...
  • Page 71 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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) S1 & S3 Power User Define Lets you define the system...
  • Page 72 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite Power Management Controls (Continue) Setting Description Note MODEM Use Assigns an IRQ# to the modem Default device. 4-11, NA Soft-Off by Delay 4 Sec. Turns off the system power 4 PWR-BTTN seconds after pushing the power button.
  • Page 73 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite IRQ/Event Activity Detect Setting Description Note PS2KB Wakeup Hot key You can boot-up your system by PS/2 K/B Default Select VIA hotkey or password. Password You can set the following hotkey : PS2KB Wakeup...

  • Page 74: Irqs Activity Monitoring

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 3-6.1 IRQs Activity Monitoring This option sets the IRQs Activity Monitoring. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2002 Award Software IRQs Activity Monitoring Primary INTR Item Help IRQ3 (COM 2) Disabled IRQ4 (COM 1)

  • Page 75: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 3-7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS This option sets the Motherboard’s PCI Slots. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2002 Award Software PNP/PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed Item Help Reset Configuration Data Disabled Menu Level...

  • Page 76: Pnp/Pci Configuration Controls

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite PNP/PCI Configuration Controls PNP/PCI Setting Description Note Controls PNP OS Set this field to [Yes] if you Installed are running Windows 95, which is PnP compatible. If the OS you are running Default does not support PnP (If there is any configuration.
  • Page 77 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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...

  • Page 78: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 3-8 PC HEALTH STATUS This option sets the Motherboard's PC Health Status. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2002 Award Software PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature Disabled Item Help Vcore 1.77 V + 3.3 V...
  • Page 79 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite CPU Device Monitoring (Continue) Setting Description Note Vcore, +3.3V, Show the current voltage status. +12V Show the current status of CPU °C/°F Temperature temperature. Show the current status of the °C/°F Temperature System temperature.

  • Page 80: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 3-9 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS Select the [Load Fail-Safe Defaults] option from the Main Menu to load a pre-defined safe bios settings. This option is recommended if you have instability issue. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2002 Award Software...

  • Page 81: Load Optimized Defaults

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 3-10 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS Select the [Load Optimized Defaults] option from the Main Menu to load a pre-defined optimized BIOS settings. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2002 Award Software SOYO COMBO Feature...

  • Page 82: Set Supervisor Password

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 new...

  • Page 83: Set User Password

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 84 BIOS Setup Utility SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 85: Cahpter 4 Drivers Installation

    Step 1. Insert the SOYO CD into the CD-ROM drive 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.
  • Page 86 Drivers Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite 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 87 Drivers Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite Step 2. Install Drivers and Utilities The following drivers need to be installed in order for the system to operate properly 1. VIA 4 in 1 driver. 2. C-Media 8738 audio driver. – Only required if you are using the onboard audio.
  • Page 88 Drivers Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite Support Driver and VIA PCI IRQ Miniport Driver. For Windows NT users, the VIA IDE Bus Mastering driver is the only driver to be installed in your system. A description of 4 drivers followa:  Bus Master PCI IDE Driver...
  • Page 89 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.
  • Page 90 Drivers Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite After Windows XP installation, your device manager should look like this:...
  • Page 91 Drivers Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite After driver installation, your Windows XP device manager should look like this:...
  • Page 92 Drivers Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite...
  • Page 93 Drivers Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite Drivers directory list in the CD driver Audio Driver VIA 4 in 1 Hardware monitor LAN driver USB2.0 driver...

  • Page 94: Cahpter 5 Audio Driver Installation

    Double click control panel. Double click multimedia and select devices. Select ADD and select OK. Click on “Browse” then point it to the SOYO CD for the Audio driver. The audio driver path is in “d:\audio\cmi8738_6ch\Win_NT40\drv.” (where D: is your CD-ROM)

  • Page 95: Cahpter 6 Realtek Lan Driver Installation

    Realtek Lan Driver Installation SY-P4X400 DRAGON Lite Chapter 6 Realtek LAN Driver Installation Install the Realtek LAN Drivers under windows NT4.0 Double click the Network icon in the control panel. The Network properties windows will appear. Click on the Devices tab and press the Add button.

  • Page 96: Appendix A Trouble Shooting At First Start

    APPENDIX A Troubleshooting at First Start Boot-up Issues The system do not power-up, no beeping sound heard and the CPU fan does not turn on. Check if the power cord is plug to the power source. Check if the power is connected to the M/B. Check if the cable of the case power button is connected to the M/B power button connector (see connectors and plug-ins in the manual for more info).
  • Page 97 more info on how to clear the CMOS). Check all the jumper settings on the M/B. (if the M/B have any). Check the memory module and the VGA card if inserted properly on the M/B. 4. If yes, change the memory module, it might be defective. Make sure the memory specification is supported by the M/B.
  • Page 98 2. Re-flash BIOS. Check on how to flash BIOS on the later part of this book. 3. Change the CMOS battery, the battery might be drained. The BIOS chip might be failing. Stability Issue My system intermittently locks up, very unstable 1.
  • Page 99 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. I’m using a 133MHz FSB CPU, I cannot find the DDR 100MHz option in the BIOS, why? The DDR speed should not be lower than the CPU FSB speed.
  • Page 100 VGA card support Suspend to Ram function. Audio Issue How can I disable the on-board Audio? Go to the SOYO Combo Feature in the BIOS setup, then set the “onboard 6CH H/W audio” to disable. I cannot get the sound working on my system.
  • Page 101 This is because the 3-wire audio cable from the CD-ROM to the on-board CDIN1 connector in the M/B is not connected. See manual for location of CDIN1. The sound from my sound card is distorted when Windows start. What is wrong? If you are using an ISA sound card, please make sure the IRQ needed for the sound card is set to 'Legacy ISA' in the BIOS.
  • Page 102 LAN Issues During LAN driver installation, the system hangs on 75%, why? Enable the onboard LAN in the BIOS setup. For updated FAQs, please check http://www.soyo.com.tw/faq.htm http://www.soyousa.com/faqs.html...
  • Page 103 APPENDIX B 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. SOYO prefers Email as communication medium, remember to always add to the email the country that you live in.

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