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- Page 1 SY-K7VTA-B 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 Motherboard. This guide provide users with the basic steps of Motherboard setting and operation. For further information, please refer to the SY-K7VTA-B User’ s Guide that came with your Motherboard.
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Page 4: Sy-K7Vta-B Motherboard Layout
SY-K7VTA-B Quick Start Guide SY-K7VTA-B Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse Connector Connector USB 1_2 COM1 COM2 ATX Power GAME SDRAM LINE-OUT ® LINE-IN VT8363 MIC-IN SDRAM CDIN1 AGP Slot IDE 1 IDE 2 Sigmatel STAC9721 PCI Slot #1 ®... -
Page 5: Key Features
Supports PC133 and PC100 SDRAM Ø Ø Supports CPU voltage adjustment and Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Support “ SOYO Voice Doctor” function Ø SDRAM up to 1.5GB memory space Supports “ SOYO F.O.C.” (Fan Of Control) Ø Supports multiple-boot function Ø function... -
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-K7VTA-B Motherboard. For detailed information, please refer to the SY-K7VTA-B Motherboard User's guide and Technical Reference online manual in the CD-ROM package that came with your Motherboard. -
Page 7: Install The Motherboard
To perform the installation of your new SY-K7VTA-B Motherboard, follow the steps below: FOC ( Fan-Off Control ) The newly designed SOYO “FOC” is based on the concept of total protection for CPU, which is very different from currently seen on the market. The H/W control function is used to see a passive security system of monitoring and warning. -
Page 8: Cpu Installation
SY-K7VTA-B Quick Start Guide Furthermore, we strongly recommend our users to enable the function of H/W monitoring in the BIOS. This function, together with the FOC, provide the total protection to the CPU and allow it to maximize its performance. -
Page 9: Connections To The Motherboard
Fan, Front Panel Devices (STR LED 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-K7VTA-B Motherboard, please refer to SY-K7VTA-B Motherboard User's Guide and Technical Reference online manual on the CD-ROM. -
Page 10: Memory Configuration Table
SY-K7VTA-B Quick Start Guide 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.) When using the Power-On by PS/2 Keyboard function, please make sure the ATX power supply is able to provide at least 720mA on the 5V Standby lead (5VSB) in order to meet the standard ATX specifications. -
Page 11: Voice Doctor
10.5 11.5 12.5 Note: SOYO does not guarantee system stability if the user over clocks the system. Any malfunctions due to over-clocking are not covered by the warranty. Voice Doctor If the system does not boot-up properly, the Voice Doctor will inform the user by voice through internal/external speaker at what point in boot-up sequence the problem arises. - Page 12 SY-K7VTA-B Quick Start Guide CMOS Clear (JP5) In some cases the CMOS memory may contain wrong data, follow the steps below to clear 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.
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Page 13: 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 14 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. In that case the following dialog will pop up, please choose your motherboard and press OK.
- Page 15 SY-K7VTA-B 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 16 SY-K7VTA-B Quick Start Guide driver revision: VIA 4 in 1 driver package VIA Ac97 Codec Driver for Win 9x/NT/2000 K7VTA VIA hardware monitor for (Win 95/98) Cancel (Driver Installation Menu) A short description of all available drivers follows: Ø VIA 4in1 driver package The 4 in 1 driver package includes all drivers your motherboard needs.
- Page 17 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 18 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.
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Page 19: Bios Issues
SOYO CD, this is because Windows does not properly recognize relatively new chipsets. 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-K7VTA-B 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-K7VTA-B Quick Start Guide SOYO Deutschland GmbH SOYO Hong Kong October-Wilhelm-Kuhnholz-Str. 15 Region Covered: Hong Kong D-26135 Oldenburg Web Site: www.soyo.com.hk Region Covered: Germany Sales: Web Site: www.saat.de, www.soyo- tel: 852-27109810 saat.com, www.soyo-saat.de fax: 852-27109078 E-mail: soyo@hkstar.com Vertrieb Mainboards, Notebooks und...
- Page 22 Edition: February 2001 Version 1.1 SY- K7VTA-B SERIAL...