SOYO SY-K7VTA PRO Quick Start Manual

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SY-K7VTA PRO
Motherboard
Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1 SY-K7VTA PRO Motherboard Quick Start Guide...
  • 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 SY-K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Introduction Quick Start Congratulations on your purchase of the SY-K7VTA PRO Motherboard. This Guide illustrates the steps for installing and setting up your new Motherboard. This guide provide users with the basic steps of Motherboard setting and operation. For SY-K7VTA PRO User’...
  • Page 4: Sy-K7Vta Pro Motherboard Layout

    SY-K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide SY-K7VTA PRO Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse Connector Connector USB 1_2 COM1 COM2 ATX Power GAME SDRAM LINE-OUT ® LINE-IN VT8363A MIC-IN SDRAM CDIN1 AGP Slot IDE 1 IDE 2 Sigmatel STAC9700 PCI Slot #1 ®...
  • Page 5: Key Features

    SY-K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Key Features Ø Ø Supports Socket A (Socket 462) Supports multiple-boot function AMD® processors Ø 5 x 32-bit bus mastering PCI slots ¡ X Supports 200MHz Front Side Bus Ø 1 x 32-bit AGP 1X/2X/4X slot DDR(Double Data Rate) transfer Ø...
  • Page 6: Installation

    SY-K7VTA PRO correct method to install your new Motherboard. For detailed information, SY-K7VTA PRO Motherboard User's guide and Technical Reference please refer to the online manual in the CD-ROM package that came with your Motherboard. Gather and prepare all necessary components to complete the installation successfully: AMD®...
  • Page 7: Install The Motherboard

    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.
  • Page 8: Cpu Installation

    SY-K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Furthermore, we strongly recommend our users to enable the function of H/W monitoring in the BIOS. This function, together with the FOC, provide the total protection to the CPU and allow it to maximize its performance.
  • Page 9: Connections To The Motherboard

    Fan, Front Panel Devices (STR LED Internal Speaker, Reset Button and IDE LED Switch.), Wake-On-LAN card, VGA card, Sound Card, and other devices. For more details on connecting internal and external peripherals to your new SY-K7VTA SY-K7VTA PRO Motherboard User's Guide and PRO Motherboard, please refer to Technical Reference online manual on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 10: Memory Configuration Table

    SY-K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide ATX Power Supply: ATX PW Attach the ATX Power cable to this connector. (This motherboard requires an ATX power supply, an AT power supply can NOT be used.) When using the Power-On by PS/2 Keyboard function, please make sure the ATX power supply is able to provide at least 720mA on the 5V Standby lead (5VSB) in order to meet the standard ATX specifications.
  • Page 11 However, the FSB Frequency can also be set through jumpers FJ1 and FJ2 and it may therefore differ from the Frequency the CPU specifies. Doing so may however force your CPU to operate out of its specifications and therefore SOYO can not guarantee the proper functioning of your system.
  • Page 12: Voice Doctor

    SY-K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Voice Doctor If the system does not boot-up properly, the Voice Doctor will inform the user by voice through internal/external speaker at what point in boot-up sequence the problem arises. Below are the possible errors the user may encounter:...
  • Page 13: Quick Bios Setup

    [SOYO COMBO SETUP]. CPU settings are software configurable with the BIOS [SOYO COMBO SETUP] combines the main parameters that you need to configure, all in one menu, for a quick setup in BIOS. After the hardware installation is complete, turn the power switch on, then press the <DEL> key during the system diagnostic checks to enter the Award BIOS Setup program.
  • Page 14 Step 1. Insert the SOYO CD into the CD-ROM drive If you use Windows NT, 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.
  • Page 15 SY-K7VTA PRO 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-K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide driver revision: VIA 4 in 1 Driver Package for Win 9x/ME/NT/2k VIA Onboard Audio Driver for Win 9x/ME/NT/2000 K7VTAPRO VIA hardware(R) monitor for (Win 95/98) Cancel (Driver Installation Menu) A short description of all available drivers follows: Ø...
  • Page 17 Note: Once you have selected a driver, the system will automatically exit the SOYO CD to begin the driver installation program. When the installation is complete, most drivers require to restart your system before they can become active.
  • Page 18 Quick Trouble shoot tips 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 beeps mean that your CPU and motherboard do not work at all.
  • Page 19: Bios 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 20 SY-K7VTA PRO 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 21 SY-K7VTA PRO Quick Start Guide Hong Kong Soyo (H.K.) Ltd. 5C, Big Star Centre, 8 Wang Kwong Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, HK TEL: 852-2710-9810 FAX: 852-2710-9078 http://www.soyo.com.hk/ Email: soyo@hkstar.com...
  • Page 22 Edition: May 2001 Version 1.1 SY- K7VTA PRO SERIAL...

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