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SY-7VEM PRO
Motherboard
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Pentium
Via VT8601T AMR/PCI/ISA Motherboard
66/100/133 MHz Front Side Bus supported
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III & Celeron
Processor supported
ATX Form Factor
User's Manual

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  • Page 1 SY-7VEM PRO Motherboard **************************************************** ® Pentium III & Celeron Processor supported Via VT8601T AMR/PCI/ISA Motherboard 66/100/133 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

    CHAPTER 1 MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION.......1 INTRODUCTION..............1 UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD ......1 KEY FEATURES ...............2 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD ......3 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS..4 SY-7VEM PRO MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT....5 SY-7VEM PRO MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS..6 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........8 PREPARATIONS ...............8 INSTALLATION GUIDE ..........9 QUICK BIOS SETUP ............28 CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........35...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Motherboard Description

    Chapter 1 MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION The SY-7VEM PRO AMR/PCI/ISA Motherboard is a high-performance Socket 370 supported ATX form-factor system board. The SY-7VEM PRO uses VIA Chipset technology and supports Socket 370 class processors. This Motherboard is fully compatible with industry standards and adds many technical enhancements.

  • Page 5: Key Features

    New released Intel Socket 370 CPUs will very likely be supported by the SY-7VEM PRO as well. EXPANDABILITY The SY-7VEM PRO provides all the standard expansion slots, and many more additional expansion features: Expansion slots 2 x 32-bit bus master PCI slots...

  • Page 6: Handling The Motherboard

    PS/2 mouse connector PS/2 keyboard connector Power on by modem or alarm FAIL SAFE The SY-7VEM PRO 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.

  • Page 7: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

    Motherboard Description SY-7VEM PRO 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.

  • Page 8: Sy-7Vem Pro Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Description SY-7VEM PRO 1-6 SY-7VEM PRO MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse Connector Connector USB 1_2 LAN Connector COM1 ATX Power VT8601T AOUT AMIC IDE 1 IDE 2 REALTEK AGAME RTL8100B PCI1 AC97 CODEC □ VT82C686B CDIN1 PCI2 AUXIN...

  • Page 9: Sy-7Vem Pro Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Description SY-7VEM PRO 1-7 SY-7VEM PRO MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS □...
  • Page 10 Motherboard Description SY-7VEM PRO ATX Power Supply Connector Via VT8601T North Bridge chip Socket 370 Connector DIMM Banks CPU Cooling Fan Connector Bus Mastering e-IDE/ATAPI Ports Front panel connectors CMOS Clear Jumper Flash BIOS Via VT82C686B South Bridge Chip Chassis Cooling Fan...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    SY-7VEM PRO Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Congratulations on your purchase of SY-7VEM PRO 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 12: Installation Guide

    Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 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.
  • Page 13 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO Step 1 CPU Installation Your SY-7VEM PRO motherboard comes with a CPU retention set kit. The retention set is used to hold the processor attached to the Socket 370 CPU connector on the motherboard. Mark your CPU Frequency: Record the working frequency of your CPU that should be clearly marked on the CPU cover.
  • Page 14 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO Align the blunt edge of the CPU with the matching pinhole distinctive edge on the socket. Seat the processor in the socket completely and without forcing. Then close the socket handle to secure the CPU in place.
  • Page 15 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 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.
  • Page 16 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO Memory Configuration Table Number of Memory DIMM 1 DIMM 2 Modules RAM Type SDRAM Memory Module Size 64/128/256/512 MB (MB) Step 3 Connect cables, case wire, and power supply A. IDE Device Installation (HDD, CD-ROM) Pin-1...
  • Page 17 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 80-Conductor ATA 66 Flat Cable 40-pin B. Floppy Drive Installation 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.This...
  • Page 18 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO Front Panel Connections □ Plug the computer case's front panel devices to the corresponding headers on the Motherboard. 1. Power LED Please install according to the following pin assignment: pin 1,3 are for Power LED. Power LED...
  • Page 19 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 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 20 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 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 21 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 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. Only after you have fixed and locked the Motherboard to the computer case can you start connecting the external peripheral devices.
  • Page 22 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 1. Onboard Serial Port COMA External peripherals that use serial transmission scheme include: serial mouse, and modem. Plug the serial device cables directly into the COMA 9-pin male connector located at the rear panel of the Motherboard.
  • Page 23 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 5. Universal Serial Bus USB1/USB2/(USB3, USB4) 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 24 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO E. Other Connections 1. Infrared (SIRCON) Plug the 5-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 25 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 2. Cooling Fan Installation (1) CPU Cooling Fan 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 26 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO (2) Chassis Cooling Fan Some chassis also feature two cooling fans. This Motherboard features two CHAFAN1/CHAFAN2 connectors to provide 12V power to the chassis fan. Connect the cable from the chassis fan to the CHAFAN 3-pin connector.
  • Page 27 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 3. CD Line-in (CDIN1) 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 28 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO F. ATX Power Supply Plug the connector from the power directly into the 20-pin male ATX PW connector on the Motherboard, as shown in the following figure. □ ATX Power Warning: Follow these precautions to preserve your...
  • Page 29 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO ATX Power 3.3V 3.3V -12V 3.3V PS-ON Pay special care to the directionality. PW-OK 5VSB G. CMOS Clearing (JP5) After you have turned off your computer, clear the CMOS memory by momentarily shorting pins 2-3 on jumper JP5, for a few seconds. Then restore JP5 to the initial 1-2 jumper setting in order to recover and retain the default settings.
  • Page 30 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO Step 5 Power On You have now completed the hardware installation of your Motherboard successfully. 1. Turn the power on 2. To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the <DEL> key while the system is performing the diagnostic checks, Note: If you have failed to enter the BIOS, wait until the boot up sequence is completed.

  • Page 31: 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 SETUP]. The [SOYO COMBO SETUP] menu combines the main parameters that you need to configure, all in one menu, for a quick setup in BIOS.
  • Page 32 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 2-3.1 Quick Trouble shoot tips Boot-up issue The system do not power-up, no beeping sound heard and the CPU fan does not turn on. 1. check if the power cord is plug to the power source check if the power is connected to the M/B 3.
  • Page 33 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO if yes, change the memory module, it might be defective. Make sure the memory specification is supported by the M/B. (for more info on this, check our FAQ website) The system turns on for some seconds then shutdown by itself.
  • Page 34 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO 1. clear CMOS memory 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 4. the BIOS chip might be failing This message will come up if the CMOS has been reset, try go to Bios setup and load setup defaults, save and exit.
  • Page 35 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, you need to send back the BIOS ROM to your nearest Soyo branch for re-flashing. CPU issue During Boot-up, my CPU speed is displayed wrong.
  • Page 36 Audio issue How can I disable the on-board Audio? Go to the SOYO Combo Feature in the BIOS setup, then set the "Onchip sound" or "AC97 Audio" to disable. Please also make sure ‘Legacy Audio’ is disable if there is one.
  • Page 37 Hardware Installation SY-7VEM PRO the are enabled check if Microphone is ok Hard disk issue My Western digital HDD is not detected during boot-up or No fix disk present. Change the jumper settings to cable select or single or remove the jumpers.

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY This Motherboard's BIOS setup program uses the Phoenixnet BIOS program from Award Software Inc. To enter the Award BIOS program's Main Menu: 1. Turn on or reboot the system. 2. After the diagnostic checks, press the [Del] key to enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility.
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 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 40 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 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 41: Standard Cmos Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 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) Fri, Jan 1 2000...
  • Page 42 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 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 43 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-1.2 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...
  • Page 44 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-1.4 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 45: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-2 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...
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-2.1 Virus Warning Setting Description Note Disabled If set to enabled, the Paragon Default Virus Protection Anti-Virus. Function will scan Enabled your boot drive for boot virusses. If a boot virus is detected, the BIOS will display a warning message.
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-2.4 System Boot Control Settings System Boot Setting Description Note Control Settings First Floppy Select Your Boot Device /Second/Third Priority HDD-0 Boot Device LS/ZIP SCSI CDROM HDD-1 HDD-2 HDD-3 Disabled Boot Other Disabled Select Your Boot Device...
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-2.8 Gate A20 Options Setting Description Note Gate A20 Normal Lets chipset control GateA20. Options Fast A pin in the keyboard controller Default controls GateA20. 3-2.9 Typematic Settings Typematic Settings Setting Description Note Typematic Disabled...
  • Page 49 These 16 segments can be shadowed from ROM to RAM. BIOS shadow copies BIOS code from slower ROM to faster RAM. BIOS can then execute from RAM. EPA LOGO LOGO-0 Allows user to display SOYO Default SELECT logo or own logo. LOGO-1 Logo-0 Shows SOYO logo.

  • Page 50: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-3 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES 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. These registers control the system options in the computer.
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] and follow the instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving. The following table describes each field in the Advanced Chipset Features Menu and how to configure each parameter.
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO P2C/C2P Disabled This item allows you to Default Concurrency enable/disable the PCI to CPU, Enabled CPU to PCI concurrency Disabled This item controls the DRAM Default Fast R-W Turn Around timing. It allows you to enable/...
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO Disabled Default Keyboard Enabled Select Enabled if your system Support contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have a USB keyboard. On Chip Auto This item allows you to control the Default Sound onboard AC 97 audio.
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO Disabled When disabled, PCI#2 will not be PCI#2 Access disconnected until access finishes #1 Retry Enabled Default (difault). When enabled, PCI#2 will be disconnected if max retries are attempted without success. AGP Master 1 Disabled...

  • Page 55: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-4 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar with the Chipset. The [INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS] option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
  • Page 56 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO The following tables describe each field in the INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS Menu and provide instructions on how to configure the IDE controls, FDC controls, and the onboard serial and parallel ports. 3-4.1 IDE Device Controls IDE Controls...
  • Page 57 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-4.4 FDC Controls FDC Controls Setting Description Note Disabled Turn off the on-board Onboard FDD controller floppy controller Enabled Use the on-board floppy Default controller 3-4.5 Onboard Serial Ports Onboard Serial Setting Description Note Ports...
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-4.6 Onboard Parallel Ports Onboard Parallel Setting Description Note Ports Onboard Parallel Disabled Choose the printer I/O Port address. 378/IRQ7 Default 3BC/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Parallel Port Mode Normal The mode depends on your Default external device that connects to this port.
  • Page 59 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO SB DMA Select DMA1 Select the DMA channel your SB Default Audio IC uses. DMA0 DMA2 DMA3 Onboard Legacy Audio (Continued) This field controls the onboard legacy audio. Setting Description Note MPU-401 Disabled Set this item to enabled to make use Default of MIDI.

  • Page 60: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-5 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 Power Management Press Enter Item Help ACPI Suspend Type...
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO After you have completed the Power Management Setup, press [Esc] to return to the Main Menu. 3-5.1 Power Management Controls Power Setting Description Note Management Controls ACPI Suspend S1(POS) The system will enter the S1...
  • Page 62 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO Power Management Controls (Continued) Power Setting Description Note Management Controls 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 63 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO Wake Up Setting Description Note Events Wake up On Disabled An input signal on the serial Ring Default LAN/Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, Enabled an incoming call on the modem/LAN) awakens the system from a soft off state.

  • Page 64: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-6 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP This option sets the Motherboard's PCI Slots. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2001Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed Item Help Reset Configuration Data Disabled Menu Level Resources Controlled By...
  • Page 65 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-6.1 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 66 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO PNP/PCI Configuration Setup (Continued) 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 67: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-6.2 MULTI I/O ADDRESSES Default settings for multi-I/O addresses are as follows: Port I/O Address Status LPT1 378H ECP/EPP 3F8H COM1 COM2 2F8H Warning: If a default I/O address conflicts with other I/O cards such as sound card, you must change one of the I/O addresses to remedy to this address conflict.
  • Page 68 BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-7.1 CPU Device Monitoring CPU Device Setting Description Note Monitoring Show the current voltage status. Vcore, 5V, 12V Show the current status of CPU Current CPU °C/°F Temp. temperature. Current System Show the current status of the °C/°F...

  • Page 69: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-8 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS Select the [Load Fail-Safe Defaults] option from the Main Menu to load the system values you have previously saved. This option is recommended if you need to reset the system setup and to retrieve the old values.

  • Page 70: Load Optimized Defaults

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-9 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS Select the [Load Optimized Defaults] option from the Main Menu to load the system values you have previously saved. This option is recommended if you need to reset the system setup and to retrieve the old values.

  • Page 71: Supervisor Password

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-10 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 72: User Password

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 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 73: Boot Menu

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-7VEM PRO 3-12 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 on which device they wish to boot from.

  • Page 74: Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

    Step 1. Insert the SOYO CD into the CD-ROM drive The SOYO CD will auto-run, and the SOYO CD Start Up Menu will be as shown. If you use Windows NT, 2000 or XP the SOYO-CD will not detect your motherboard type.
  • Page 75 SOYO Motherboard you own and displays the corresponding model name. 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.
  • Page 76 Drivers installation SY-7VEM PRO Step 2. Install Drivers Drivers needed to install for the system to operate properly: 1. VIA 4 in 1 driver 8361 VGA driver 3. Avance audio driver 4. Realtek LAN driver. Need to be installed manually. See Chapter 5 for installation procedure.
  • Page 77 Drivers installation SY-7VEM PRO system. A description of 4 drivers follows:  Bus Master PCI IDE Driver The ATAPI IDE driver enables the performance enhancing bus mastering functions on ATA-capable Hard Disk Drives and ensures IDE device compatibility.  VxD Driver VIA AGP VxD Driver is to be installed if you are using an AGP VGA device.
  • Page 78 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 79: Chapter 5 Realtek Lan Driver Installation

    4. Select the “Driver” tab. 5. Click on update Driver. 6. The LAN Driver path is in SOYO CD “d:\driv-all\Realtek8100\Win98.” (where D :is your CDROM drive) 7. You will need windows 98 to complete the installation.
  • Page 80 4. Select the “Driver” tab. 5. Click on update Driver. 6. The LAN driver path is in SOYO CD “d:\driv-all\Realtek8100\WinME”. (where D :is your CDROM drive) Install the Realtek LAN Drivers under windows XP (Because windows XP can detect LAN driver automatic, so this installation is for update driver) 1.
  • Page 81 4. Select driver then click update driver. 5. Click next then select search for a suitable driver for my device. 6. Click next. 7. The LAN driver path is in SOYO CD “d:\driv-all\Realtek8100\Win2000.” (where D :is your CDROM drive) 8. Restart.

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