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SOYO SY-V6BE+ User Manual

Pentium ii processor supported agp/pci mainboard 66&100mhz front side bus supported atx form factor
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SY-V6BE+
Mainboard
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Pentium
AGP/PCI Mainboard
66&100MHz Front Side Bus supported
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User's Guide

Technical Reference

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II Processor supported
ATX Form Factor
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  • Page 1: Technical Reference

    SY-V6BE+ Mainboard **************************************************** ® Pentium II Processor supported AGP/PCI Mainboard 66&100MHz Front Side Bus supported ATX Form Factor **************************************************** User's Guide & Technical Reference...

  • Page 2: About This Guide

    It is the policy of Soyo Computer Inc. to respect the valid patent rights of third parties and not to infringe upon or assist others to infringe upon such rights.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE SETUP ..........6 PREPARATIONS .............6 UNPACKING THE MAINBOARD......7 INSTALLATION GUIDE..........7 CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ...........30 SOYO COMBO SETUP .........32 STANDARD CMOS SETUP ........38 BIOS FEATURES SETUP ........41 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP .......46 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP......49 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP......53 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS ........56...

  • Page 4: Sy-V6Be+ Mainboard Layout

    Mainboard Features SY-V6BE+ SY-V6BE+ MAINBOARD LAYOUT PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse JP10 Connector Connector DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 USB 1 USB 2 Slot 1 for CPUFAN Pentium II Processor COM 1 COM 2 Power AGP Slot IDE 2 IDE 1 3V Lithium Battery PCI Slot #1...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Supports onboard hardware monitoring (optional) and includes Hardware Doctor ™ utility 1 x 32-bit AGP slot 4 x 32-bit bus mastering PCI slots 2 x USB ports onboard 1 x IrDA port Supports multiple-boot function DMI utility SOYO COMBO Setup...
  • Page 6 Introduction SY-V6BE+ SY-V6BE+ PLATFORM FEATURES Board Size 4-layer PCB, 18x30.5cm(7.1”x12”), ATX Form Factor ® Slot1 Slot 1 for Pentium II Processor Ø Supports the following processors 100MHz FSB ® Pentium II 350/400/450/500* MHz 66MHz FSB ® Pentium II 233/266/300/333 MHz Celeron™...
  • Page 7 Introduction SY-V6BE+ PCI Slots 4 x 32-bit Bus Mastering Slots AGP Slot 1 x 32-bit AGP Slot ISA Slots 3 x 16-bit ISA Slots IDE1, IDE2 2 x 40-pin Bus Mastering E-IDE/ATAPI Ports Ø IDE1: Primary IDE Device Connector Ø IDE2: Secondary IDE Device Connector Ø...

  • Page 8: Handling The Mainboard

    Introduction SY-V6BE+ 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.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Chapter 2 HARDWARE SETUP Congratulations on your purchase of SY-V6BE+ Mainboard. You are about to install and connect your new mainboard. Note: Do not unpack the mainboard from its protective anti-static packaging until you have made the following preparations.

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Mainboard

    Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ UNPACKING THE MAINBOARD When unpacking the mainboard, check for the following items: Ø The SY-V6BE+ AGP/PCI 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.
  • Page 11 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Step 1. CPU Installation Your SY-V6BE+ mainboard comes with a CPU retention set kit. The ® retention set is used to hold the Pentium II processor attached to the Slot 1 CPU connector on the mainboard. ® Follow these instructions to install your Pentium II processor correctly.
  • Page 12 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Supporting Base Support Clip Latches (x2) Screws (x2) Retention Clip 2. Position the Mainboard Locate Slot 1 on the mainboard and position the board in the direction as shown in the following figure: ATX Power Slot 1 Heat Sink CPUFAN Power...
  • Page 13 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ 3. Insert the Screws Install the two pairs of screws used to set the retention clip in the two pairs of holes at both ends of Slot 1. Insert the screws from below the mainboard upward, as shown in the figure below. 4.
  • Page 14 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ 5. Install the Retention Clip Set the retention clip centered on Slot 1 and right on top of the two sets of screws along side Slot 1, as shown in the following figure. Then tighten the four screws on the retention clip.
  • Page 15 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ 6. Install the CPU Insert the CPU into the retention clip and lock the two latches on the ® sides of the CPU to secure the Pentium II processor in place, as shown in the following figures.
  • Page 16 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ 7. Install the Support Clip Insert the support clip on the supporting base so that the CPU heat sink can seat on top of the supporting base, as shown in the following figure. 8. Insert the Latches Insert the two latches in the corresponding pinholes on the supporting base and then turn them 90 degrees to secure the CPU, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 17 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Step 2. CPU Fan Installation ® Your Pentium II processor kit comes with a cooling fan. Mount the fan on the processor according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. The fan is a key component that will ensure system stability.
  • Page 18 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Step 4. IDE Device Installation (HDD, CD-ROM) This mainboard offers two primary and secondary IDE device connectors (IDE1, IDE2). It can support up to four high-speed HDD or CD-ROM. Connect one side of the 40-pin flat cable to the IDE device (HDD or CD-ROM) and plug the other end to the primary (IDE1) or secondary (IDE2) directionally keyed IDE connector on the mainboard.
  • Page 19 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Plug the computer case's front panel devices to the corresponding headers on the mainboard. 1. Power LED & KeyLock Plug the Power LED cable into the 5-pin Keylock header. Some systems may feature a KeyLock function with a front panel switch for enabling or disabling the keyboard.
  • Page 20 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ 6. 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. Step 7. Back Panel Connections All external devices such as the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, printer, modem, USB can be plugged directly onto the mainboard back panel.
  • Page 21 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ 1. Onboard Serial Ports COM1/COM2 External peripherals that use serial transmission scheme include: serial mouse, and modem. Plug the serial device cables directly into the COM1/COM2 9-pin male connectors located at the rear panel of the mainboard. 2.
  • Page 22 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Step 8. 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 JP44 header on the mainboard. This WOL function lets users wake up the connected computer through the LAN card.
  • Page 23 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Step 9. 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 mainboard. The fan will stop when the system enters into Suspend Mode. (Suspend mode can be enabled from the BIOS Setup Utility, [POWER MANAGEMENT] menu.) To avoid damage to the system, install according to the following pin...
  • Page 24 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Step 10. AGP VGA Card Insert the AGP VGA card into the AGP slot. Then connect the monitor information cable to the AGP card back plane external connector. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to perform the AGP VGA drivers installation.
  • Page 25 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Warning: Follow these precautions to preserve your mainboard 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.
  • Page 26 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Step 12. 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 27 720mA load on the 5V standby lead (5VSB) to meet the standard ATX specification. Apart from the jumper setting, you have to enter the CMOS setup and set the “ Power-On by Keyboard” item in the SOYO COMBO Setup to “Password” or Function key. Step 14. SW1...
  • Page 28 This mainboard 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...

  • Page 29: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ After the hardware installation is complete, turn the power switch on, ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. SOYO COMBO SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS STANDARD CMOS SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD BIOS FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP...
  • Page 30 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ 2. Select [SOYO COMBO SETUP] Move the cursor to the [CPU Frequency] field to set the CPU frequency, as shown in the following display. Available [CPU Frequency] settings on your SY-V6BE+ Mainboard are detailed in the following table. If you set this field to [Manual], you are then required to fill in the next two consecutive fields: (1) the CPU Host/PCI Clock, and (2) the CPU Ratio.
  • Page 31 200MHz) appear on screen Press the <Del> key during the system diagnostic checks to enter the Award BIOS Setup program From the BIOS main menu, select [SOYO COMBO] and move the cursor to the [CPU Frequency] field to set the proper working frequency Select [Save &...
  • Page 32 Hardware Setup SY-V6BE+ Step 17. Power Off There are two possible ways to turn off the system: Use the Shutdown command in the Start Menu of Windows 95/98 to turn off your computer. Press the mechanical power-button and hold down for over 4 seconds, to shutdown the computer.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility

    2. After the diagnostic checks, press the [Del] key to enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. SOYO COMBO SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS STANDARD CMOS SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD BIOS FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD...

  • Page 34: Save And Exit Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 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. Shift F2 Old values Restore the old values.

  • Page 35: 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 36 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-1.1 Quick CPU Frequency Setup Quick CPU Setting Description Note Frequency Setup CPU Speed Select the working Speed Manual ® of your Pentium 133MHz (66 x 2) processor among these 166MHz (66 x 2.5) preset values. 200MHz (66 x 3) Note: Setting this field to 233MHz (66 x 3.5)
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ Quick CPU Frequency Setup (Continued) Quick CPU Setting Description Note Frequency Setup CPU Ratio After you have selected the CPU Host Clock, choose the right multiplier for the CPU. Options are: [2, 2.5, 3., 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6]. The CPU frequency is then defined as [host clock freq.]x[multiplier], and should ®...
  • Page 38 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-1.3 System Boot Control Settings System Boot Setting Description Note Control Settings Boot Sequence A, C, SCSI Choose the boot sequence adapted to C, A, SCSI your needs, for example: C, CDROM, A l [A, C, SCSI] means CDROM, C, A the BIOS will look for an D, A, SCSI...
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-1.4 Power Management PM Events Setting Description Note POWER ON BUTTON-ONLY Disables the Wake-Up by Default Function Keyboard function. KB Power ON Enables you to wake-up the Password system by entering a password at the keyboard. Hot Key You can wake-up the system by pressing the key...
  • Page 40 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-1.5 CPU Device Monitoring CPU Device Setting Description Note Monitoring AGP – 2X Mode Disabled Enabled Enable only if your AGP Default card supports 2x mode (faster) CPU Warning Disabled Default Temperature Enabled Set CPU temperature from 50°C to 70°C.

  • Page 41: Standard Cmos Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-2 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) : Thu, Jan 1 1998 Time (hh:mm:ss) : 1 : 9 :25 HARD DISKS TYPE...

  • Page 42: Floppy Drives

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-2.2 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.
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-2.4 Video Select the video mode: EGA/VGA (Default), CGA 40, CGA 80, Mono (Monochrome). 3-2.5 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.

  • Page 44: Bios Features Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-3 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 OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB : Non-OS2 CPU Internal Cache : Enabled...
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-3.1 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.
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-3.4 Other Control Options Setting Description Note IDE HDD Block Disabled Invokes multi-sector Default Mode transfer instead of one sector per transfer. Not all HDDs support this funcion. Enabled Memory Parity/ECC Disabled Default check Enabled Enabled option this Memory Parity/ECC check.
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-3.6 Security Option Use this feature to prevent unauthorized system boot-up or use of BIOS Setup. The following table describes the security settings. Setting Description Note Security System Each time the system is booted, the Option password prompt appears.
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ Other Control Options (Continued) Other Control Setting Description Note Options Report No Windows will release IRQ line 6 Default FDD For WIN (normally used by the Floppy Disk Drive) after you disable your on-board FDD and set this field to [Yes].

  • Page 49: Chipset Features Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-4 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.
  • Page 50 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET Setting Description Note FEATURES Slot 0 DRAM Choose DRAM Timing Default SDRAM 10ns Timing SDRAM 8ns Slot 1 DRAM Normal Timing Medium Slot 2 DRAM Timing Fast Turbo SDRAM Cycle When synchronous DRAM is Default Length installed, the number of...
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP (Continued) CHIPSET Setting Description Note FEATURES OnChip USB Disabled Disable if you use a separate USB controller card Enabled Default USB Keyboard Disabled Support Enabled Enabled if you use an USB Default Keyboard. Spread Spectrum Disabled Default...

  • Page 52: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-5 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP The [POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP] sets the system's power saving functions. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. ACPI function : Enabled Primary INTR : OFF PM Control by APM : Yes IRQ3 (COM 2) : Primary...
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-5.1 Power Management Controls Power Setting Description Note Management Controls ACPI Disabled Default function Enabled ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Management Interface) PM Control To use Advanced Power Default by APM Management (APM) you must run [power.exe] under DOS V6.0 or later version.
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-5.2 PM Timers PM Timers Setting Description Note The following [HDD Power Down] field may be configured only if [Power Management] is set to [User Define] HDD Power Disabled Default Down Some older 1-15Min When the set time has model HDDs elapsed, BIOS sends a may not support...
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-5.3 PM Events PM Events Setting Description Note When Enabled, your can set the LAN awakens the system. LPT & COM NONE When On of LPT & COM, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral devices or LPT/COM IRQs wakes up the system.

  • Page 56: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-6 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP This option sets the mainboard's PCI Slots. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Resources Controlled By : Manual PCI IRQ Actived By : Level Reset Configuration Data : Disabled Assign IRQ For USB : Enabled IRQ - 3 assigned to...
  • Page 57 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-6.1 PNP/PCI Configuration Controls PNP/PCI Setting Description Note Controls 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. IRQ-3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 assigned to: _ DMA-0,1,3,5,6,7 assigned to: _ Auto The Plug-and-Play BIOS...
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-6.3 PCI Slot Configuration PCI Slot Setting Description Note Configuration PCI IRQ Level This sets the method by which the PCI Actived By Edge bus recognizes that an IRQ service is being requested by a device. Under all circumstances, you should retain the default configuration unless advised otherwise by your system’...

  • Page 59: Load Setup Defaults

    This option is recommended if you need to reset the system setup and to retrieve the old values. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. SOYO COMBO SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS STANDARD CMOS SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD BIOS FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD...

  • Page 60: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 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. The following screen shows setup default settings.
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-8.1 IDE Device Controls IDE Controls Setting Description Note On-Chip PCI IDE Disabled Turn off the on-board Ø Primary Ø Secondary Enabled Use the on-board IDE Default IDE HDD Block Mode Disabled Enabled Invokes multi-sector Default transfer instead of one sector per transfer.
  • Page 62 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-8.4 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 3-8.5 Onboard Serial Ports Onboard Serial Setting Description Note Ports Onboard Serial Disabled Port 1 3F8/IRQ4...
  • Page 63 BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 3-8.6 Onboard Parallel Ports Onboard Parallel Setting Description Note Ports Onboard Parallel 378H/IRQ7 Choose the printer I/O Default Port address. 3BCH/IRQ7 278H/IRQ5 Parallel Port Mode ECP/EPP The mode depends on Default your external device that connects to this port.

  • Page 64: Supervisor Password

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 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].

  • Page 65: User Password

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 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: ↔...

  • Page 66: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    BIOS Setup Utility SY-V6BE+ 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 PRECOMP LANDZ...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

    The SOYO CD Start Up Program automatically detects which SOYO mainboard you own and displays the corresponding model name. 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.
  • Page 68 Menu’ below), for Windows 98 three drivers will be listed (the ACPI drivers will be left out). 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.
  • Page 69 (top to bottom). 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.

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