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SOYO SY-K7VLM-B User Manual

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SY-K7VLM-B
Motherboard
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VIA VT8364 AGP/PCI Motherboard
200 MHz Front Side Bus supported
Micro-ATX Form Factor
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AMD
Athlon/Duron™
Processor supported
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  • Page 1 SY-K7VLM-B Motherboard **************************************************** ® Athlon/Duron™ Processor supported VIA VT8364 AGP/PCI Motherboard 200 MHz Front Side Bus supported Micro-ATX Form Factor **************************************************** User's Manual...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SY-K7VLM-B Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION ......1 INTRODUCTION ............1 KEY FEATURES ............1 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD ......5 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS ..5 SY-K7VLM-B MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT ....6 SY-K7VLM-B MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS..7 MICROPROCESSOR............9 MEMORY..............10 CHIPSET ..............12 1-10 I/O INTERFACE CONTROLLER .........16 1-11 HARDWARE MONITOR..........18...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SY-K7VLM-B ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES......59 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ........64 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ........69 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP......73 PC HEALTH STATUS............76 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS........78 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS........79 3-10 SUPERVISOR PASSWORD...........80 3-11 USER PASSWORD............81 CHAPTER 4 DRIVERS INSTALLATION ........82...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Motherboard Description

    SY-K7VLM-B as well. Ø CPU SETTINGS The SY-K7VLM-B provides the user with a very complete and convenient CPU setting environment. The CPU settings are all adjusted through the special SOYO COMBO page in the BIOS, therefore rendering the use of jumpers obsolete.
  • Page 6 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x, 4.0x, 4.5x, 5.0x, 5.5x, 6.0x, 6.5x, 7.0x, 7.5x and 8.0x Ø EXPANDABILITY The SY-K7VLM-B provides all the standard expansion slots, and many more additional expansion features: Expansion slots 3 x 32-bit bus master PCI slots Enhanced IO...
  • Page 7 The SY-K7VLM-B supports booting from devices such as CD-ROM. Power on by modem or alarm If the SY-K7VLM-B system is in suspend mode, it can be switched back on through the modem or RTC alarm through this function. This opens a lot of possibilities, such as remote access that switches the system on only after the modem receives a call.
  • Page 8 Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B Ø COMPLIANCE The SY-K7VLM-B complies with all important industry standards. The following underlines the reliability of the SY-K7VLM-B, a motherboard to trust. PC99, ACPI compliant Ø USER FRIENDLY SOYO Combo Setup Jumperless design You can set up the following options trough the BIOS setting ...

  • Page 9: Handling The Motherboard

    Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD To avoid damage to your Motherboard, follow these simple rules while unpacking: Ø Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by grasping an unpainted portion of the system's metal chassis. Ø Remove the Motherboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold the Motherboard by the edges and avoid touching its components.

  • Page 10: Back Panel

    Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B 1-5 SY-K7VLM-B MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse Connector Connector CPUFAN1 CPUFAN2 ATX Power USB 1 USB 2 COM A CHAFAN1 AUXIN IDE 1 IDE 2 GAME CHAFAN2 LINE-OUT PHOIN CDIN1 LINE-IN MIC JACK DIMM 1 DIMM 2...

  • Page 11: Sy-K7Vlm-B Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B 1-6 SY-K7VLM-B MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS C D E Intel 82802AC...
  • Page 12 Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B ATX Power Supply Connector Socket 462 Connector Via VT8364 North Bridge chip DIMM Banks CPU Cooling Fan Connector Chassis Cooling Fan Connector Bus Mastering e-IDE/ATAPI Ports Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Port USB Port CMOS Clear Jumper Via 82C686B South Bridge chip...

  • Page 13: Microprocessor

    Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B 1-7 MICROPROCESSOR The motherboard supports a single Socket 462 processor. The processor’s VID pins automatically program the voltage regulator on the motherboard to the required processor voltage. In addition, the front side bus speed (100 MHz and 133 MHz) is automatically selected. The motherboard supports all current Socket 462 processor speeds, voltages, and bus frequencies.

  • Page 14: Memory

    Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B 1-8 MEMORY 1-8.1 Main Memory The motherboard has two DIMM sockets. SDRAM can be installed in one, two, or sockets. Using the serial presence detect (SPD) data structure, programmed into an E²PROM on the DIMM, the BIOS can determine the SDRAM’s size and speed.
  • Page 15 Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B  Supports PC100 and PC133 SDRAM  Independent SDRAM control for each bank  Seamless DRAM command scheduling for maximum DRAM bus utilization (e.g., precharge other banks while accessing the current bank)  Four cache lines (16quadwords) of CPU to DRAM write buffers ...

  • Page 16: Chipset

    Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B 1-9 CHIPSET Ø VT8364 The KL133 chip set consists of the VT8364 system controller (552 pin BGA) and the VT82C686B PCI to ISA bridge (352 pin BGA). The system controller provides superior performance between the CPU, DRAM and PCI bus with pipelined, burst, and concurrent operation.
  • Page 17 Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B and sixteen levels (double words) of prefetch buffers are included for concurrent PCI bus and DRAM/cache accesses. The chip also supports enhanced PCI bus commands such as Memory-Read-Line, Memory-Read- Multiple and Memory-Write-Invalid commands to minimize snoop overhead. In addition, advanced features are supported such as snoop...
  • Page 18 Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B Ø VT82C686B The VT82C686B PSIPC (PCI Super-I/O integrated Peripheral Controller) is a high integration, high performance, power-efficient, and high compatibility device that supports AMD and non-AMD based processor to PCI bus bridge functionality to make a complete Microsoft PC99-...
  • Page 19 Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B 7) Two 16550-compatible serial I/O ports with infrared communications port option. A third serial port is available to be dedicated to the IR interface. 8) Integrated PCI-mastering dual full-duplex direct-sound AC97-link- compatible sound system. Hardware soundblaster-pro and hardware- assisted FM blocks are included for Windows DOS box and real-mode DOS compatibility.

  • Page 20: Serial Ports

    Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B 1-10 I/O INTERFACE CONTROLLER The motherboard uses the VT82C686B Super-I/O controller which features: Ø Supports 2 serial ports, IR port, parallel port, and floppy disk controller functions Ø Two UARTs for Complete Serial Ports  Even, odd, stick or no parity bit generation and detection ...

  • Page 21: Parallel Port

    Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B at speeds up to 115.2 Kbits/sec with BIOS support. 1-10.2 Parallel Port The connector for the multimode bi-directional parallel port is a 25-pin D- Sub connector located on the back panel of the motherboard. In the Setup...

  • Page 22: Hardware Monitor

    Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B 1-10.4 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Interface PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors are located on the back panel of the motherboard. The +5 V lines to keyboard and mouse connectors are protected with a fuse that prevents motherboard components from being damaged when an over-current condition occurs.

  • Page 23: Wake On Lan Technology

    Motherboard Description SY-K7VLM-B subsystem include: Ø An integrated ambient temperature sensor Ø Fan speed sensors, which monitor the fan 1 and fan 2 connector. Ø Power supply voltage monitoring to detect levels above or below acceptable values When suggested ratings for temperature, fan speed, or voltage are exceeded, an interrupt is activated.

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    SY-K7VLM-B Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Congratulations on your purchase of SY-K7VLM-B Motherboard. You are about to install and connect your new Motherboard. Note: Do not unpack the Motherboard from its protective anti- static packaging until you have made the following preparations.

  • Page 25: Unpacking The Motherboard

    Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD When unpacking the Motherboard, check for the following items: The SY-K7VLM-B VT8364 AGP/PCI Motherboard This Quick Start Guide The Installation CD-ROM SOYO Bonus Pack CD-ROM One IDE Device ATA 66 Flat Cable One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable...

  • Page 26: Installation Guide

    Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2-3 INSTALLATION GUIDE We will now begin the installation of the Motherboard. Please follow the step-by-step procedure designed to lead you to a complete and correct installation. Warning: Turn off the power to the Motherboard, system chassis, and peripheral devices before performing any work on the Motherboard or system.

  • Page 27: 2-3.1 Cpu Installation

    Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2-3.1 CPU Installation Your SY-K7VLM-B motherboard comes with a CPU retention set kit. The retention set is used to hold the processor attached to the Socket 462 CPU connector on the motherboard. Record the working frequency of Mark your CPU Frequency: your CPU that should be clearly marked on the CPU cover.
  • Page 28 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 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.
  • Page 29 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B Then close the socket handle to secure the CPU in place. Remember to connect the CPU Cooling Fan to the appropriate power connector on the Motherboard. The fan is a key component that will ensure system stability. The fan prevents overheating, therefore prolonging the life of your CPU.

  • Page 30: 2-3.2 Sdram Memory Module Installation

    Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2-3.2 SDRAM Memory Module Installation Intel 82802AC Your board comes with two DIMM sockets, providing support for up to 1GB of main memory using unbuffered and registered DIMM modules from 8MB to 512MB. On this motherboard, DRAM speed can be set independent from the CPU front side bus speed.
  • Page 31 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B Memory Configuration Table Number of Memory DIMM 1 DIMM 2 Modules RAM Type SDRAM Memory Module Size 8/16/32/64/128/256/512 MB (MB)

  • Page 32: 2-3.3 Motherboard Connector

    Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2-3.3 Motherboard Connector Pin -1 Intel IDE 2 IDE 1 82802AC Secondary Primary 2-3.3.1 IDE Device Installation (HDD, CD-ROM) This Motherboard offers two primary and secondary IDE device connectors (IDE1, IDE2). It can support up to four high-speed Ultra DMA 33/66/100HDD or CD-ROM.

  • Page 33: Floppy Drive Installation

    Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2-3.3.2 Floppy Drive Installation Pin -1 Intel 82802AC Floppy Drive Connector The system supports 5 possible floppy drive types: 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, 2.88 MB, and LS-120. Connect one side of the 34-pin flat cable to the floppy drive and plug the other end to the floppy drive connector on the Motherboard.
  • Page 34 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2-3.3.3 Front Panel Connections PWRBT Reset HDD LED Power Speaker Intel 82802AC Plug the computer case's front panel devices to the corresponding headers on the Motherboard. 1. Power LED Please install according to the following pin assignment: pin 1,3 are for Power LED.
  • Page 35 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2. Reset Plug the Reset push-button cable into the 2-pin Reset header on the Motherboard. Pushing the Reset button on the front panel will cause the system to restart the boot-up sequence. Reset Pin Assignment Power Good 3.
  • Page 36 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 5. 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. PWRBT Pin Assignment Power On/Off...

  • Page 37: Back Panel Connections

    Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2-3.3.4 Back Panel Connections All external devices such as the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, printer, modem, USB can be plugged directly onto the Motherboard back panel. Only after you have fixed and locked the Motherboard to the computer case can you start connecting the external peripheral devices.
  • Page 38 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 1. Onboard Serial Ports COM1 External peripherals that use serial transmission scheme include: serial mouse, and modem. Plug the serial device cables directly into the COM1 9-pin male connectors located at the rear panel of the Motherboard.
  • Page 39 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 5. Universal Serial Bus USB1/USB2/(USB3, USB4) This Motherboard provides four USB ports for your additional devices. Plug the USB device jack into the available USB connector USB1 or USB2. Standard device drivers come with the Win98 for commonly used USB devices.
  • Page 40 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2-3.3.5 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 JP10 header on the Motherboard. This WOL function lets users wake up the connected computer through the LAN card.
  • Page 41 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2. Infrared (SIRCON) Plug the 5-pin infrared device cable to the SIRCON header. This will enable the infrared transfer function. This Motherboard meets both the ASKIR and HPSIR specifications. Please install according to the following pin assignment:...
  • Page 42 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 4. 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 Motherboard. The fan will stop when the system enters into Suspend Mode. (Suspend mode can be enabled from the BIOS Setup Utility, [POWER MANAGEMENT] menu.)
  • Page 43 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B (2) Chassis Cooling Fan Some chassis also feature a cooling fan. This Motherboard features a CHAFAN connector to provide 12V power to the chassis fan. Connect the cable from the chassis fan to the CHAFAN 3-pin connector. Install...
  • Page 44 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 5. CD Line-in (CDIN1) This Motherboard provides two CD-Line in connectors. Please connect the 4-pin audio cable from your CD-ROM drive to either CDIN1. (It fits in only one, depending on the cable that came with your CD-ROM drive)

  • Page 45: Atx Power

    Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2-3.3.6 ATX Power Supply Plug the connector from the power directly into the 20-pin male ATX PW connector on the Motherboard, as shown in the following figure. ATX Power Intel 82802AC Warning: Follow these precautions to preserve your...

  • Page 46: 2-3.4 Cmos Clearing (Jp5)

    Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B Please install the ATX power according to the following pin assignment: ATX Power 5VSB PW-OK Ø Pay special care to the directionality. PS-ON 3.3V -12V 3.3V 3.3V 2-3.4 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.

  • Page 47: 2-3.5 Power On

    Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B 2-3.5 Power On You have now completed the hardware installation of your Motherboard 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.

  • Page 48: 2-3.6 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] menu combines the main parameters that you need to configure, all in one menu, for a quick setup in BIOS.

  • Page 49: 2-3.7 Troubleshooting At First Start

    2-3.7 Troubleshooting at First Start 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 50: Bios Issues

    Why? If you are sure that the modem driver has been installed correctly, then you need to install the south bridge driver from the SOYO CD, this is because Windows does not properly recognize relatively new chipsets.

  • Page 51: 2-3.8 Power Off

    If you are running a Cyrix CPU, make sure the 'linear burst function' is enabled in the bios. 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 2-3.8 Power Off...
  • Page 52 Hardware Installation SY-K7VLM-B seconds, to shutdown the computer. If you press the power-button for less than 4 seconds, then your system will enter into Suspend Mode. You are now ready to configure your system with the BIOS setup program. Go to Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY This Motherboard's BIOS setup program uses the Phoenixnet 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.
  • Page 54 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B Hot Keys: Function keys give you access to a group of commands throughout the BIOS utility. Function Command Description Gives the list of options available for each General Help item. Previous Restore the old values. These are the values Values that the user started the current session with.

  • Page 55: Drivers Installation

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B SAVE AND EXIT SETUP Select the [SAVE & EXIT SETUP] option from the Main Menu to save data to CMOS and exit the setup utility. This option saves all your changes and causes the system to reboot.

  • Page 56: Standard Cmos Setup

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B STANDARD CMOS SETUP Select the [STANDARD CMOS SETUP] option from the Main Menu and press [Enter] key. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, Jan 1 2000...

  • Page 57: Floppy Drives

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 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 Press To auto-detect the HDD’s size, IDE HDD Auto- Enter head …...
  • Page 58 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-1.4 Others Optional Setting Description Note EGA/VGA Select the video mode. Default Video CGA 40 CGA 80 MONO (Monochrome) Halt On ALL Errors When the BIOS detects system Default errors, this function will stop the No Errors system.

  • Page 59: Advanced Bios Features

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-2 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES Select the [Advanced BIOS Features] option from the Main Menu and press [Enter] key. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning [Disabled] Item Help...

  • Page 60: Virus Warning

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-2.1 Virus Warning Setting Description Note Disabled If set to enabled, the Paragon Default Virus Protection Anti-Virus. Function will scan Enabled your boot drive for boot virusses. If a boot virus is detected, the BIOS will display a warning message.

  • Page 61: Typematic Settings

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-2.6 Gate A20 Options Setting Description Note Normal Lets chipset control GateA20. Gate A20 Options Fast A pin in the keyboard controller Default controls GateA20. 3-2.7 Typematic Settings Typematic Settings Setting Description Note Disabled Keystrokes repeat at a rate...

  • Page 62: Security Option

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-2.8 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 System Each time the system is booted, the Security Option password prompt appears.

  • Page 63: Advanced Chipset Features

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-3 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES Caution: Change these settings only if you are already familiar with the Chipset. The [Advanced Chipset Features] option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control the system options in the computer.

  • Page 64: Chipset Features Setup

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] and follow the instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without saving. The following table describes each field in the Advanced Chipset Features Menu and how to configure each parameter.
  • Page 65 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B CHIPSET Setting Description Note FEATURES Fast R-W Disabled This item controls the DRAM Turn Around timing. It allows you to enable/ disable the fast read/write turn Enabled Default around. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP (Continued) CHIPSET Setting Description Note...
  • Page 66 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP (Continued) CHIPSET Setting Description Note FEATURES Disabled Default Keyboard Enabled Select Enabled if your system Support contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have a USB keyboard. Auto This item allows you to control the...
  • Page 67 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B CHIPSET Setting Description Note FEATURES PCI#2 Access Disabled When disabled, PCI#2 will not be #1 Retry disconnected until access finishes Enabled Default (difault). When enabled, PCI#2 will be disconnected if max retries are attempted without success. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP (Continued)

  • Page 68: Integrated Peripherals

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-4 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 69: Ide Hdd Block Mode

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B The following tables describe each field in the INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS Menu and provide instructions on how to configure the IDE controls, FDC controls, and the onboard serial and parallel ports. 3-4.1 IDE Device Controls IDE Controls Setting...
  • Page 70 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-4.4 FDC Controls FDC Controls Setting Description Note Disabled Turn off the on-board Onboard FDC floppy controller controller Enabled Use the on-board floppy Default controller 3-4.5 Onboard Serial Ports Onboard Serial Setting Description Note Ports Onboard Disabled...
  • Page 71 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-4.6 Onboard Parallel Ports Onboard Parallel Setting Description Note Ports Disabled Choose the printer I/O Onboard Parallel address. Port 378/IRQ7 Default 3BC/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Normal The mode depends on your Default Parallel Port Mode external device that connects to this port.
  • Page 72 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B Onboard Legacy Audio (Continued) This field controls the onboard legacy audio. Setting Description Note Disabled Set this item to enabled to make use Default MPU-401 of MIPI. Enabled 330-333H Select the I/O address for your MIDI Default...

  • Page 73: Power Management Setup

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-5 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP The [POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP] sets the system's power saving functions. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Power Management Setup Power Management [Press Enter] Item Help ACPI Suspend Type...
  • Page 74 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B After you have completed the Power Management Setup, press [Esc] to return to the Main Menu. 3-5.1 Power Management Controls Power Setting Description Note Management Controls ACPI Suspend S1(POS) The system will enter the S1 Default Type state during suspend.
  • Page 75 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B Power Management Controls (Continued) Power Setting Description Note Management Controls Assigns an IRQ# to the modem Default MODEM Use device. 3-11, NA Instant-off Default Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Delay 4 Sec. Turns off the system power 4 seconds after pushing the power button.
  • Page 76 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B Wake Up Setting Description Note Events Disabled If enabled any PCI interrupt will PowerOn by wake up the system. PCI Card Enabled Default Modem Ring Disabled An input signal on the serial Ring Resume Indicator (RI) line (in other words,...

  • Page 77: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-6 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP This option sets the Motherboard's PCI Slots. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984-2000Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed [NO] Item Help Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Menu Level 4 Resources Controlled By...

  • Page 78: Pnp/Pci Configuration Controls

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-6.1 PNP/PCI Configuration Controls PNP/PCI Setting Description Note Controls PnP OS Set this field to [Yes] if you Installed are running Windows 95, which is PnP compatible. If the OS you are running Default (If there is any...
  • Page 79 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B PNP/PCI Configuration Setup (Continued) PNP/PCI Setting Description Note Setup Interrupt How to set the BIOS to release the IRQ to the PnP Interrupt pool: Line PnP / PCI configuration Integrated Peripherals IRQ 15 IRQ 15: PCI / ISA PnP On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE: disabled...

  • Page 80: Pc Health Status

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-6.2 MULTI I/O ADDRESSES Default settings for multi-I/O addresses are as follows: Port I/O Address Status LPT1 378H ECP/EPP 3F8H COM1 2F8H COM2 Warning: If a default I/O address conflicts with other I/O cards such as sound card, you must change one of the I/O addresses to remedy to this address conflict.
  • Page 81 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-7.1 CPU Device Monitoring CPU Device Setting Description Note Monitoring Shutdown Disabled Set the maximum allowable Default CPU temperature, before the Temperature 60°C/140°F system shutdown. 65°C/149°F 70°C/158°F 75°C/167°F Current CPU Show the current status of CPU °C/°F Temp.

  • Page 82: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-8 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS Select the [Load Fail-Safe 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.

  • Page 83: Load Optimized Defaults

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-9 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS Select the [Load Optimized 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.

  • Page 84: Supervisor Password

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 3-10 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...

  • Page 85: User Password

    Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B 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 86: Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

    HTML format with information on SOYO Motherboards 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 be as shown. If you use Windows NT, the SOYO-CD will not detect your motherboard type.
  • Page 87 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B If you use Windows 95 or 98, the SOYO CD Start Up Program automatically detects which SOYO Motherboard you own and displays the corresponding model name. The user's manual files included on the SOYO CD are in PDF (Postscript Document) format.
  • Page 88 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B Step 2. Install Drivers 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. We recommend that you only install those drivers.
  • Page 89 Drivers installation SY-K7VLM-B  VIA Chipset Functions Registry This driver will make the necessary changes to the Windows registry, in order to make sure that Windows has no problems recognizing your VIA chipset.  IRQ remapping utility (This driver is installed automatically) This utility will remap the IRQ lines to make sure that everything functions properly under Windows.
  • Page 90 Step 4. Check the Latest Releases Click the 'Check the latest Releases' button to go the SOYO Website to automatically find the latest BIOS, manual and driver releases for your motherboard. This button will only work if your computer is connected to the internet through a network or modem connection.

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