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SY-7VBA 133
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  • Page 1 SY-7VBA 133 Motherboard Quick Start Guide...
  • 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 SY-7VBA 133 Quick Start Guide Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SY-7VBA 133 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-7VBA 133 Motherboard User’s Manual that came...
  • Page 4: Sy-7Vba 133 Motherboard Layout

    SY-7VBA 133 Quick Start Guide SY-7VBA 133 Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse Connector Connector USB 1 USB 2 Socket 370 CPUFAN ATX Power COM A FDC1 SDRAM COMB VT82C693A JOYSTICK SDRAM LINE-OUT LINE-IN MIC JACK IDE 1 IDE 2...
  • Page 5: Key Features

    SY-7VBA 133 Quick Start Guide Key Features Supports Intel® processors Support AC97 Audio - FSB 66MHz: Celeron(400-700MHz) Support 5 sets of voltage monitoring - FSB 100MHz: Pentium® III (500-850MHz) Supports multiple-boot function - FSB 133MHz: Pentium® III CPU Power Up Function (4 Set)
  • Page 6: Installation

    Follow the directions in this section which is designed to guide you through a quick and correct method to install your new SY-7VBA 133 Motherboard. For detailed information, please refer to the SY-7VBA 133 Motherboard User's Manual and Technical Reference online manual on the CD-ROM package that came with your Motherboard.
  • Page 7: Install The Motherboard

    SY-7VBA 133 Quick Start Guide Install the Motherboard To perform the installation of your new SY-7VBA 133 Motherboard, follow the steps below: CPU Installation Step 1. Mark your CPU Frequency: Record the working frequency of your CPU that should be clearly marked on the CPU cover.
  • Page 8: Connections To The Motherboard

    Chassis Fan, Front Panel Devices (Internal Speaker, Reset Button and IDE LED 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-7VBA 133 Motherboard, please refer to SY-7VBA 133 Motherboard User's Manual and Technical Reference online manual on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 9: Memory Configuration Table

    In case your CPU is running on a frequency higher then it is specified for, increasing its core voltage can enhance its stability. Over-clocking your CPU does however force your system to operate outside of its specifications, and therefore SOYO can not guarantee system stability.
  • Page 10 Frequency the CPU specifies. If CJ1 and CJ2 are to be used, JP6 & JP7 must be open. Doing so may however force your CPU to operate out of its specifications and therefore SOYO can not guarantee the proper functioning of your system. Refer to the following table:...
  • Page 11 SY-7VBA 133 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 12: 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] combines the main parameters that you need to configure, all in one menu, for a quick setup in BIOS.
  • Page 13 Insert the SOYO CD into the CD-ROM drive Step 1. If you use Windows NT, 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. Now the SOYO-CD Start Up Menu will be shown.
  • Page 14: Install Drivers And Utilities

    SY-7VBA 133 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 15 SY-7VBA 133 Quick Start Guide driver revision: VIA 4 in 1 Driver Package for Win 9x/ME/NT/2k VIA Onboard Audio Driver for Win 9x/ME/NT/2000 VIA hardware monitor for Win 9x/ME Cancel (Driver Installation Menu) A short description of all available drivers follows:...
  • Page 16 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 to restart your system before they can become active.
  • Page 17 Quick Trouble shoot tips Video (no display) related issues I built a new computer system using a Soyo board and nothing happens when turning it on, no video and no beeps from the PC speaker. What is happening and how can it be fixed? No screen and no beeps mean that your CPU and motherboard do not work at all.
  • Page 18: Bios Issues

    Why? If you are sure that the modem driver has been installed correctly, then you need to install the VIA 4 in 1 driver from the SOYO CD, this is because Windows does not properly recognize relatively new chipsets.
  • Page 19 Then put back the peripherals one by one to identify which one causes the lockup. I can not get my board to run properly. Please make sure you have the latest bios and driver from the SOYO web site at: http://www.soyo.com...
  • Page 20 SY-7VBA 133 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 21 SY-7VBA133 Quick Start Guide Hong Kong Soyo (H.K.) Ltd. 5C, Big Star Centre, 8 Wang Kwong Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, HK TEL: 852-2710-9810 FAX: 852-2710-9078 http://www.soyo.com.hk/ Email: soyo@hkstar.com...
  • Page 22 Edition: May 2001 Version 1.5 SY-7VBA133 SERIAL...

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