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  • Page 1 SY-P4I845GE/GV Motherboard Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 SOYO™ 1. 3.3V AGP cards (essentially this means all AGP 1X and AGP 2X cards) are not supported. Only 1.5V AGP cards essentially this means any card that supports AGP 4X or higher) can be used in this mainboard. 2. Please read the user guide before proceeding with your installation.
  • 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 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SY-P4I845GE/GV 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.
  • Page 5 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide SY-P4I845GE Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Mouse Connector Connector COM A +12V Power VGA out ATX Power USB 1_2 LAN Connector Audio out / Front out Audio in / Rear Out IDE 2 IDE 1...
  • Page 6 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide SY-P4I845GV Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Mouse Connector Connector COM A +12V Power VGA out ATX Power USB 1_2 LAN Connector Audio out / Front out Audio in / Rear Out IDE 2 IDE 1 DDR1 DDR2 MIC IN / Center &...

  • Page 7: Key Features

    SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide Key Features ® Supports Intel mPGA Socket 478 Supports multiple-boot function processors AGP 2.0 Compliant; (P4I845GE only) ® Pentium AGP Connector supports: ® - 1.5V only AGP cards Celeron - 4X data transfer Supports 533/400 MHz Front Side Bus...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Follow the directions in this section which is designed to guide you through a quick and correct method to install your new SY-P4I845GE/GV Motherboard. For detailed information, please refer to the SY-P4I845GE/GV Motherboard User's Manual and Technical Reference online manual on the CD-ROM that came with your Motherboard.

  • Page 9: Install The Motherboard

    SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide Install the Motherboard We will now begin the installation process. Please follow the systematic procedure designed to lead you to a complete and correct installation. Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules...
  • Page 10 KeyLock 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-P4I845GE/GV Motherboard, please refer to SY-P4I845GE/GV Motherboard User's Manual and Technical Reference online manual on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 11 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide Connectors and Plug-ins CPU Cooling Fan: CPUFAN1 CPU Cooling Fan: CPUFAN2 Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 +12V Sensor +12V Chassis Fan: CHAFAN1 Chassis Fan: CHAFAN2 Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 +12V Sensor +12V CD-IN 1...
  • Page 12 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide ATX 12V Power Supply: ATX PW Attach the ATX 12V Power cable to three connector. (This motherboard requires an ATX 12V power supply, an AT or ATX 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).
  • Page 13 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide Install expansion cards Step 4. The motherboard has 1 AGP slot (for P4I845GE model) and 5 PCI slots. Read the instruction document of the related expansion card before inserting the expansion card into the computer. Press the expansion card firmly into the expansion slot on the motherboard.
  • Page 14 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide 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 15 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide Audio Speakers connections When using 2-channel speaker, connect the speaker cable to line-out. If you’re using 4 channel speaker, connect the front L/R speakers to line-out and rear L/R speakers to Line-in. make sure to set the audio software for 4 channel speaker system.
  • Page 16 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide USB+1934 Connection USB20_1 USB20_2 Connect the 1394 connected (RED connector) cable to FW1 and FW2. Connect the USB 2.0 (Lime connector) cable to either USB20_1 or USB20_2. Onboard LAN LED Definition When this LED is lit, this This is the LAN activity LED.

  • Page 17: Quick Bios Setup

    SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide Quick BIOS Setup 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. The CMOS SETUP UTILITY will be shown on the screen. Then, follow these steps to configure the CPU settings.
  • Page 18 Insert the SOYO CD into the CD-ROM drive Step 1. If you use Windows NT or 2000, 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 19 SY-P4I845GE/GV 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 on your system, and otherwise prompts you on whether or not you want to install it.
  • Page 20 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide driver revision: Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility for Win 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP Intel Application Accelerator for Win 98/98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP Intel Extreme Graphics Driver for Win 98SE/ME Intel Extreme Graphics Driver for Win 2000/XP Intel Extreme Graphics Driver for Win NT 4.0...
  • Page 21 Select which driver you want to install and click OK, or click Cancel to abort the driver installation and return to the main menu. 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 restart or your system before they become active.
  • Page 22 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide After Windows XP installation, your device manager should look like this:...
  • Page 23 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide After driver installation, your Windows XP device manager should look like this: Note: To install the USB 2.0 driver, please update to Windows XP service pack 1...
  • Page 24 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide Drivers directory list in the CD driver Cmedia driver Intel IAA Intel Inf Driver Hw monitor Davicom Lan driver Usb2.0 driver (not for Windows XP or Windows 2000) Intel Extreme Graphics Driver...

  • Page 25: Usb2.0 Driver Installation

    SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide USB2.0 Driver Installation For Windows 2000 and Windows XP USB 2.0 Drivers are available for download using Windows Update for both Windows XP and Windows 2000. For additional information regarding USB 2.0 support in Windows XP and Windows 2000, please visit...
  • Page 26 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide Quick Trouble shoot tips Boot-up Issues The system does 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.
  • Page 27 SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide The system turns on for some seconds then shutdown by itself. Check if the CPU fan is connected to the CPUFAN1 connector. 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 28 The BIOS chip is defective due to an 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.

  • Page 29: Audio Issue

    Audio Issue How can I disable the on-board Audio? Go to the SOYO Combo Feature in the BIOS setup, then set the “onboard audio” to disable. I cannot get the sound working on my system. Check if the speaker wire is connected to the line out connector in the M/B.

  • Page 30: Lan Issues

    SY-P4I845GE/GV Quick Start Guide Added PCI Audio Card does not work on this motherboard. Go to SOYO COMBO Setup and Disable “onboard audio”. Go to integrated peripherals and Disable “Game port address” and “Midi port address” Hard disk/FDD/ CD-ROM issue My Western digital HDD is not detected during boot-up Change the jumper settings to cable select or single.
  • Page 31 SY-P4I845GE/GV 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 32 Edition : February 2003 Version 1.0 SY-P4I845GE/GV SERIAL...

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