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Introduction SY-5EMM Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION The SY-5EMM AGP/PCI mainboard is a high-performance Micro- ATX form-factor system board. SY-5EMM uses the ETEQ82C663 ® PCI Chipset technology and supports Pentium class processors. This mainboard is fully compatible with industry standards and adds many technical enhancements.
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Introduction SY-5EMM SY-5EMM PLATFORM FEATURES Board Size 4-layer PCB, 20x24.5cm(7.9”x9.5”), Micro-ATX Form Factor ® Socket 7 Socket for Pentium class CPUs with Host Bus frequency of 66/100MH; Supports: Ø ® Intel Pentium Processors P54C/P55C (100-233MHz) Ø Cyrix 6x86 ™ (PR166+-PR200+), Cyrix 6x86 MX ™...
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Introduction SY-5EMM HDD_LED 2-pin IDE Device LED Connector PWRBT ATX Power On/Off Switch 2-pin Connector CMOS Clear Jumper CPU bus clock frequency Jumper JP9, JP10 SDRAM frequency Jumpers JP1, JP2 Single or Dual voltage selection Jumper JP30 CPU Voltage Selection Jumper...
Introduction SY-5EMM 1-2 HANDLING THE MAINBOARD To avoid damage to your mainboard, follow these simple rules while unpacking: Ø Before handling the mainboard, ground yourself by grasping an unpainted portion of the system's metal chassis. Ø Remove the mainboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold the mainboard by the edges and avoid touching its components.
Internal Peripherals: Modem and LAN cards (optional) Frequently Asked Questions: Do I need to install a sound card? The answer is NO since, for your convenience, the SY-5EMM mainboard already features built-in audio-stereo ports (Line-in, Line-out, and Microphone). What kind of speaker can connect to "Line-out" port? This motherboard requires a speaker with built-in amplifier to generate proper output sound volume.
Introduction SY-5EMM 2-2 Unpacking the Mainboard When unpacking the mainboard, check for the following items: Ø The SY-5EMM ETEQ82C663 PCI/AGP Mainboard Ø This Quick Start Guide * Ø The Installation CD-ROM * Ø One IDE Device Flat Cable Ø One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable * If your board comes with a driver disc and a paper manual, the Quick Start Guide and the CD-ROM are not included in the package.
Introduction SY-5EMM 2-3 Installation Guide We will now begin the installation of the mainboard. Please follow the step-by-step procedure designed to lead you to a complete and correct installation. Step 1. CPU Installation ® Follow these instructions to install your Pentium class processor correctly.
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Introduction SY-5EMM Follow these steps to install the CPU in the Socket 7: 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. Seat the processor in the socket completely and without forcing.
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Introduction SY-5EMM Step 3. CPU Voltage Setting (JP30,JP1 and JP2) JP1 JP2 Single or Dual Voltage Selection JP30 CPU Voltage Please verify the correct voltage with your dealer before installation. Use the following tables to set JP30 to the proper "Voltage Value", according to the specifications marked on your CPU: This mainboard comes with pre-configured setting of CPU voltage.
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Introduction SY-5EMM Those processors may come in various voltages on different markets. Therefore, always make sure you know the type of the CPU you are installing and adjust the settings on JP30 accordingly. This motherboard supports CPU core voltages from 2.0 to 3.52V in 0.1V increments.
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Introduction SY-5EMM Voltage Settings for Various Processors Processor Voltage Value: JP30 Voltage Setting Single Voltage Intel P54C - P100 :3.3V Intel P54C - P133 :3.3V Single Voltage Intel P54C - P166 :3.5V Intel P54C - P200 :3.5V Dual Voltage Intel P55C - P166 :2.8V...
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Introduction SY-5EMM Voltage Settings for Various Processors (continued) Processor Voltage Value: JP30 Voltage Setting Cyrix 6x86(L) PR166+ The Cyrix 6x86(L) come in several versions Cyrix 6x86(L) PR200+ with different voltages. Please ask your dealer for the correct voltage. Cyrix 6x86MX-PR166*...
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CPU Frequency Setting (SW1) Host Bus Frequency Frequency Multiplier ® The SY-5EMM mainboard is designed to support most Pentium class processors currently on the market. Jumpers SW1 is used to configure the mainboard frequency parameters to match the working frequency of your CPU.
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Introduction SY-5EMM CPU FREQUENCY SETTING (SW1) Configure the SW1 jumpers to the settings that match your CPU speed. Refer to the following tables to set the Frequency Multiplier and Host Bus Frequency of your CPU: Frequency Multiplier Host Bus Frequency...
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Introduction SY-5EMM Please refer to the following table that gives you the correct frequency settings for the specific brand and model of CPU you are installing on this mainboard. ® Frequency Settings for Intel Processors Processor Frequency Ratio Frequency Setting...
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Introduction SY-5EMM Frequency Settings for AMD ™ Processors Processor Frequency Ratio Frequency Setting Clock Clock Clock Setting: SW1 AMD K5 - PR100 1.5 x 66MHz 66MHz 33MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 AMD K5 - PR133 2.0 x 66MHz...
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Introduction SY-5EMM Frequency Settings for Cyrix ™ Processors Processor Frequency Ratio Frequency Setting Clock Clock Clock Setting: SW1 Cyrix 6x86 - PR166+ 2.0 x 66MHz 66MHz 33MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cyrix 6x86 - PR200+ 2.0 x 75MHz 75MHz 37.5MHz...
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Introduction SY-5EMM Frequency Settings for Cyrix ™ Processors (Continued) Processor Frequency Ratio Frequency Setting Clock Clock Clock Setting: SW1 Cyrix M II - 350** 3.0 x 100MHz 66MHz 33MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 ** Set the proper CPU frequency according to the marking on the CPU.
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Introduction SY-5EMM Step 6. DRAM Module Installation This mainboard supports two strips of 72-pin 5V FPM/EDO DRAM (SIMM) from 4 to 64 MB and two strips 168-pin 3.3V/5V Unbuffered DIMM modules from 8 to 256 MB. The mainboard requires SIMM modules of at least 70ns access time.
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Introduction SY-5EMM modules from 8MB to 256MB;SIMM modules from 4MB to 64MB. For 66MHz host bus CPUs use 12ns or faster DIMM modules; for 83MHz or faster host bus CPUs use 8ns modules. Memory configuration Table MEMORY SIMM Bank DIMM Banks...
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Introduction SY-5EMM Step 9. Front Panel Connections Power Keylock Speaker Turbo Reset PWRBT Plug the computer case's front panel devices to the corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 1. Power LED & KeyLock Plug the Power LED cable into the 5-pin Keylock connector.
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Introduction SY-5EMM 3. Speaker Attach the 4-pin PC speaker cable from the case to the Speaker connector on the mainboard. 4. Turbo LED Connecting the 2-pin Turbo LED cable to the corresponding Turbo LED connector will cause the LED to light whenever the system is in Turbo mode.
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Introduction SY-5EMM Step 10. Back Panel Connections All external devices such as the keyboard, printer, PS/2 mouse, modem, USB, can be plugged directly onto the mainboard back panel. Only after you have fixed and locked the mainboard to the computer case can you start connecting the external peripheral devices.
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Introduction SY-5EMM 1. Onboard Serial Port COM1,COM2 External peripherals that use serial transmission scheme include: serial mouse, and modem. Plug the serial device cables directly into the COM1or COM2 9-pin male connector located at the rear panel of the mainboard.
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Introduction SY-5EMM Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Attach the 3-pin connector from the LAN card which supports the Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function to the JP44 connector on the mainboard. This WOL function lets users wake up the connected computer through the LAN card. Please install according to the following pin assignment:...
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Introduction SY-5EMM Step 11. CPU Cooling Fan Installation After you have seated the CPU cooling fan properly on the processor, attach the 3-pin fan cable to the CPUFAN connector on the mainboard. To avoid damage to the system, install according to the following pin...
Introduction SY-5EMM Step 13. ATX Power Supply Plug the connector from the power directly into the 20-pin male ATX PW connector on the mainboard, as shown in the following figure. ATX Power Warning: Follow these precautions to preserve your mainboard from any remnant currents when connecting to...
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Introduction SY-5EMM Please install the ATX power according to the following pin assignment: ATX Power 3.3V 3.3V -12V 3.3V Ø Pay special care to the directionality. PS-ON PW-0K 5VSB Step 14. 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.
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Introduction SY-5EMM To disable the onboard sound options short pins on jumpers JP19 and JP20. Onboard Enable Disable Sound Open jumpers Short jumpers JP19 to enable the to disable the onboard sound onboard sound JP20 function. function. Step 16. MULTI I/O ADDRESSES...
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This mainboard features three built-in audio-stereo ports (labeled line-in, line-out, and mic jack) convenient to directly plug-in all your external audio devices. Your SY-5EMM mainboard is making use of the ALS120 sound chipset technology and applications programs. Note: Please refer to Chapter 5- ALS120 Audio Driver Installation for a detailed procedure on how to install the audio driver depending on the particular environment (DOS, Win NT 3.5/4.0, Win 95, Win...
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Introduction SY-5EMM Software Support Windows 3.1 Windows 95/98 Windows NT 3.5/4.0 Windows Sound System All DOS-based Games Compatibility Sound Blaster ™ Sound Blaster Pro ™ Sound Blaster 16 ™ Emulation Windows Sound System ™ Connecting your Audio Devices You can connect audio devices to the following ports: headphones or pre-amplified speakers to the "line-out"...
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Introduction SY-5EMM Connecting Speakers You can connect external speakers to the "Line-out" port on your SY-5EMM mainboard. LINE-OUT LINE-IN MIC JACK (Amplified Speakers) Note: This mainboard requires a speaker with built-in amplifier (Amplified Speaker) to generate proper output sound volume.
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Introduction SY-5EMM The audio control panel appears as shown in the following figure. The audio mixer gives control of the sound inputs of all audio devices. You can adjust the internal volume and balance of each individual audio device. Also, this audio mixer lets you apply ave sound effects.
Hardware Setup SY-5EMM Step 20. Power On You have now completed the hardware installation of your mainboard 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.
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY This mainboard's BIOS setup program uses the ROM PCI/ISA 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.
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM Hot Keys: Function keys give you access to a group of commands throughout the BIOS utility. Function Command Description Help Gives the list of options available for each item. Color Change the color of the display window.
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-1 STANDARD CMOS SETUP Select the [STANDARD CMOS SETUP] option from the Main Menu and press [Enter] key. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, May 29 1998 Time (hh:mm:ss)
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 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 Type Auto BIOS detects hard disk type Default automatically.
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-1.4 Video Select the video mode: EGA/VGA (Default), CGA 40, CGA 80, Mono (Monochrome). 3-1.5 Halt On When the BIOS detects system errors, this function will stop the system. Select which type of error will cause the system halt: All Errors (Default), No Errors, All But Diskette, All But Keyboard, All But Disk/Key.
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-2 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Select the [BIOS FEATURES SETUP] option from the Main Menu and press [Enter] key. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS BIOS FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Virus Warning : Disabled Video BIOS Shadow : Enabled...
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-2.1 Virus Warning Setting Description Note Virus Warning Disabled Default Enabled Enable this option to protect the boot sectors and partition tables of your hard disk. Any attempt to write to them will the system to halt and display a warning message.
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-2.3 System Boot Control Settings System Boot Setting Description Note Control Settings Quick Power On Disabled Self Test Enabled Provides a fast POTS at Default boot-up. Boot Sequence A, C, SCSI Choose the boot sequence adapted to...
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM System Boot Control Settings (continued) System Boot Setting Description Note Control Settings Gate A20 Option Normal Fast Allows RAM access Default above 1MB using the fast gate A20 line. Memory Parity Enabled This allows to perform a...
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-2.5 Other Control Options Other Control Setting Description Note Options Security Setup Use this feature to prevent Default Option Unauthorized system boot-up or use of BIOS Setup. “Setup”, If a password is set, the password prompt only appears if you attempt to enter the Setup program.
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM Other Control Options (Continued) Other Control Setting Description Note Options Video or Disabled Adapter BIOS Enabled Default Shadow The BIOS is shadowed in a 16K segment if it is enabled and if it has BIOS present.
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-3 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar with the Chipset. The [CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP] option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET Setting Description Note FEATURES DIMM1 DRAM FP/EDO Use the default setting Default Timing 70ns DIMM2 DRAM Normal Choose DRAM Timing. Timing Medium SIMM 1,2 DRAM Fast, Timing Turbo DRAM Read Disabled Pipeline...
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP (Continued) CHIPSET Setting Description Note FEATURES AGP Aperture AGP could use the DRAM Default Size 4-256M as its video RAM. Choose the JDRAM size that you wish to allocate as video RAM. AGP-2X Mode...
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM CHIPSET Setting Description Note FEATURES °C/°F Current CPU Show the current status of Temperature CPU temperature °C/°F Current CPUFAN Show the current status of Temperature CPU Fan °C/°F Current CHAFAN Show the current status of Temperature the chassis Fan Vcorc, Vio, +3.3V,...
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-4 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP The [POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP] sets the system's power saving functions. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Primary INTR : ON ACPI function : Disabled IRQ3 (COM2) : Primary Power Management...
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-4.1 Power Management Controls Power Setting Description Note Management Controls ACPI Disabled Default function Enabled Enabled if you use Windows 98 and want to use ACPI Power User Define Lets you define the HDD and Management system power down times.
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-4.2 PM Timers PM Timers Setting Description Note HDD Power Disable Default Down Some older 1-15Min When the set time has model HDDs elapsed, BIOS sends a may not support command to the HDD to this advanced power down.
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-4.3 PM Events PM Events Setting Description Note Enabled the power managemnet. Default LPT & COM LPT/COM Enabled the power Default management timer. NONE HDD & FDD Enabled the power Default management timers when the event is detected on the Hard Disk Drive and Floppy Disk Drive device.
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-5 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP This option sets the mainboard's PCI Slots. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. : No CPU to PCI Write Buffer : Enabled PNP OS Installed : Manual PCI Master Broken Timer...
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-5.1 PNP/PCI Configuration Controls PNP/PCI Setting Description Note Controls PNP OS Use the default setting Disabled Installed Resources Manual BIOS does not manage PCI/ISA Controlled By PnP card IRQ assignment. Requires to assign IRQ-# and DMA-# to PCI or ISA PnP manually.
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-5.2 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup PNP/PCI Setting Description Note Setup If [Resources Controlled By] is set to [Manual] IRQ-3,4,5,7,9,10, IRQ-# and PCI/ISA PnP Choose IRQ-# and 11,12,14,15 DMA-# DMA-# assigned to DMA-0,1,3,5,6,7 assigned to: PCI/ISA PnP card.
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-6 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS Select the [LOAD SETUP 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.
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-8 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.
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-8.1 IDE Device Controls IDE Controls Setting Description Note Onchip IDE Primary Disabled Use the On-board IDE Channel Channel Enabled Default Onchip IDE Second Disabled Turn off the On-board Channel IDE Channel Enabled Default IDE Prefetch Mode...
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-8.2 FDC Controls FDC Controls Setting Description Note Onboard FDC Disabled Turn off the on-board controller floppy controller Enabled Use the on-board Default floppy controller 3-8.3 Onboard Serial Ports Onboard Serial Setting Description Note Ports Onboard UART 1...
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BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-8.4 Onboard Parallel Ports IR Pins Controls Setting Description Note IR Duplex mode Half Select the IR mode Default your IR module Full supports Use IR Pins IR-RX2TX2 Default IR-RX TX 3-8.5 Onboard Parallel Ports Onboard Parallel...
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-9 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 password or disable the password: Choose [BIOS FEATURES SETUP] in the Main Menu and press [Enter].
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 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: ↔...
BIOS Setup Utility SY-5EMM 3-11 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION This Main Menu function automatically detects the hard disk type and configures the STANDARD CMOS SETUP accordingly. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD...
HTML format with information on SOYO Mainboards and other products. 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 display as shown below. (SOYO CD Start Up Program Menu) The SOYO CD Start Up Program automatically detects which SOYO Mainboard you own and displays the corresponding model name.
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We recommend you to install all drivers, and to do so in the right sequence (top to bottom). If you want to see all the drivers available on the SOYO –CD, click the Display all drivers on the SOYO CD button. Do NOT install drivers that are not suitable for you board, otherwise your system may crash.
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SOYO-CD and install the next driver. 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...
Drivers Installation SY-5EMM Chapter 5 ALS120 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION This section describes how to install the ALS120 audio driver and application program. Your mainboard comes with a ALS120 installation CD-ROM. The "CD Title Disk" contains the following applications programs: Windows 3.1 DOS Utility (DOSINST.EXE)
Drivers Installation SY-5EMM 5-1 Windows 3.1 Follow these steps to perform the ALS120 audio driver installation in Windows 3.1 environment: 1. Start Windows 3.1. 2. Insert the "CD Title Disk" into diskette drive D (CD-ROM). 3. Select [Run] from the Program Manager File menu and type D:\drivers\ALS_aud\setup on the command line.
Drivers Installation SY-5EMM 5-2 DOS Utility (DOSINST.EXE) You can also install the ALS120 audio driver by running the DOSINST.EXE application program in DOS environment: Insert the CD Title Disk into diskette drive D (CD-ROM). If Windows 3.1/95 is running, exit the application.
Drivers Installation SY-5EMM 5-3 Windows 95/98 Ø After first installing Windows95 , follow these steps: Click [Start] menu and select [Control Panel] from [Settings] group. Select [System] icon. Select [Device Manager] , if the following entries exist, delete them: [PnP Sound Chip] or [Creative Labs sound Blaster 16 or AWE32] ,and [Gameport Joystick] ,and [MPU-401 Compatible].
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Drivers Installation SY-5EMM 12. Click [Finish] Button. 13. Windows98 will automatically copy all of the needed files and configure the ALS sound card.
Drivers Installation SY-5EMM 5-4 Windows NT 3.5/4.0 Ensure that ALS120 is installed properly and power on the system. Insert the ‘ CD Title Disk’ into drive D (CD-ROM). Go to [Control Panel/Multimedia/Device/Add] and choose [OK] for ‘ Avance Logic, Inc. Sound Chip’ .
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Drivers Installation SY-5EMM The ALS120 Sound Chip Configuration Program screen will be displayed. Use the Tab, Space, Enter, Down Arrow, and ESC keys and/or the mouse to select and set options in menus, to move between menus, and to make and set changes to values.
Drivers Installation SY-5EMM In the Sound Chip Configuration Program menu, 8-Bit Sound/16-Bit Sound/FM Music box will be displayed. Select each box and verify the correct operation of the ALS120 sound card. Follow the instructions given for each mode. If the sound card does not operate correctly in any mode, reconfigure it by re-running this procedure.
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