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  • Page 1 SY-K7VME SY-K7VM333 Motherboard Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 SOYO™ 1. AGP cards running at 3.3V are not supported, only AGP cards running at 1.5V can be used in this mainboard. 2. Please read the user guide before proceeding with your installations. Serious damage may occur if the procedure is not followed properly.
  • Page 3 All of our customers should ensure that their use of our products does not infringe upon any patents. 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-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SY-K7VME/K7VM333 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. For further information, please refer to the SY-K7VME/K7VM333 motherboard User’s Manual that came with...
  • Page 5 SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Mouse Connector Connector DIM1 DIM2 IDE 2 COM1 VGA1 USB1 LAN Connector USBLAN SIR1 Line-out Line-in IDE 1 IT8705F AUDIO1 PCI1 USB2 Audio PCI2 Chip BAT1 CNR1 FDC1...

  • Page 6: Key Features

    SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide Key Features Supports AMD 462 pins Socket A processors : Athlon XP (Palomino/Thoroughbred/Barton) (200/266/333 MHz FSB) Duron/Morgan Chipset K7VME: VIA® KM400 + 8235CE Chipset K7VM333: VIA® KM266PRO + 8235CE Chipset UniChrome™ 2D/3D Graphics with motion compensation...
  • Page 7 RTC alarm. Multiple boot, allowing your system to boot from different devices (example: CD-ROM) Software SOYO Hardware Doctor allowing you to fully monitor and control your system Industry standards This motherboard is compliant with the following industry standards :...
  • Page 8 Follow the directions in this section, which is designed to guide you through a quick and correct method to install your new SY-K7VME/K7VM333 motherboard. For detailed information, please refer to the SY-K7VME/K7VM333 motherboard User's Manual and Technical Reference online manual on the CD-ROM package that came with your motherboard.

  • Page 9: Install The Motherboard

    SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide Install the Motherboard We will now begin the installation process. 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...

  • Page 10: Cpu Fan Installation

    SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide CPU Fan Installation Your Socket A 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 11 SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide 2. Carefully mount the fan on top of the CPU and clip-on the first lock. 3. Clip-on the second lock and please make sure not to damage/scratch the board.
  • Page 12 SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide 4. Connect the power connector to CPUFAN1. DIM1 DIM2 CPU Front Side Bus clock jumper setting (JP3) CPU Clock 100 MHz 133 MHz 166 MHz Selector JP3 Setting...

  • Page 13: Memory Configuration Table

    SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide Configure Memory Step 2. Your board comes with Two DIMM sockets, providing support for up to 2GB of main memory using unbuffered and non-ECC DIMM modules. On this motherboard, DRAM speed can be set independent from the CPU FSB speed.

  • Page 14: Connections To The Motherboard

    Front Panel Devices (Internal Speaker, Reset Button, IDE LED and power switch), Wake-On-LAN card and other devices. For more details on connecting internal and external peripherals to your new SY-K7VME/K7VM333 motherboard, please refer to SY-K7VME/K7VM333 motherboard User's Manual and Technical Reference online manual on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 15 SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide ATX Power On/Off: PWRBT Connect your power switch to this header (momentary switch type). To turn off the system, press this switch and hold down for longer than 4 seconds. 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.)

  • Page 16: Quick Bios Setup

    SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide Quick BIOS Setup This motherboard allows you to change your memory and onboard peripheral settings in 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 BIOS Setup program. The CMOS SETUP UTILITY will be shown on the screen.
  • Page 17 Step 1. In that case the following dialog will pop up. Please choose your motherboard model number and press OK. Now the SOYO-CD Start Up Menu will come up as shown on the following page: (SOYO CD Start Up Program Menu)
  • Page 18 SY-K7VME/K7VM333 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 19 SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide Install Drivers and Utilities Step 2. Click the Install Drivers button to display the list of drivers software that can be installed with your motherboard. The Start Up program displays the drivers available for the particular model of motherboard you own.
  • Page 20 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 a restart of your system before they become active.
  • Page 21 SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide After Windows XP installation, your device manager should look like this:...
  • Page 22 SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide After driver installation, your Windows XP device manager should look like this: Note: To install the USB 2.0 driver, pl e ase update to Wi n dows XP servi c e pack 1.
  • Page 23 SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide Drivers directory list in the CD driver Audio driver Via 4in 1driver Onboard LAN USB 2.0 driver for Win 98SE/ME K7VM333 VGA driver K7VME VGA driver...
  • Page 24 SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide USB2.0 Driver Installation USB2.0 Driver Installation for Windows XP USB 2.0 drivers are included on Windows XP Service Pack 1 After installing service pack1, please do the following http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/default.asp 1) Go into the device manager. 2) Remove ”...

  • Page 25: Quick Trouble Shooting Tips

    SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide Quick Trouble shooting 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 into the power source. Check if the power is connected to the M/B.

  • Page 26: Stability Issues

    SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide Example. If you have a P4 M/B, you need to use a P4 power supply. If you already checked the power supply specification, change the power supply it might be defective. The minimum is 350 watts AMD approved.
  • Page 27 BIOS. Where can I find the latest BIOS of my motherboard? Please go to the technical support page of one of the SOYO websites (Taiwan: www.soyo.com.tw, US: www.soyousa.com, Germany: www.soyo.de), and look up your motherboard to find the latest BIOS revision.

  • Page 28: Vga Issue

    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. I’m using a 133MHz FSB CPU, I cannot find the DDR 100MHz option in the BIOS, why? The DDR speed should not be lower than the CPU FSB speed.

  • Page 29: Hard Disk/Fdd/ Cd-Rom Issue

    SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide 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. Sometimes the system finds my CD-ROM, sometimes not. Check CD-ROM if it is working properly.
  • Page 30 SY-K7VME/K7VM333 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.

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