SOYO SY-6ICA User manual

Brand: SOYO

Model: SY-6ICA

Category: Motherboards

Type: User manual

SY-6ICA

Motherboard

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Pentium

III & Pentium

II Processor supported

FW82820 AGP/PCI Motherboard

100/133 MHz Front Side Bus supported

ATX Form Factor

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User's Manual

Table of Contents SY-6ICA

iii

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION.............................1

1-1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................1

1-2 KEY FEATURES............................................................1

1-3 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD.............................3

1-4 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS ........3

1-5 SY-6ICA MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT...........................4

1-6 SY-6ICA MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS................5

1-7 CHIPSET........................................................................7

1-8 I/O INTERFACE CONTROLLER.................................13

1-9 AUDIO SUBSYSTEM..................................................15

1-10 HARDWARE MONITOR .............................................15

1-11 AUDIO SUBSYSTEM..................................................16

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................17

2-1 PREPARATIONS..........................................................17

2-2 UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD.........................18

2-3 INSTALLATION GUIDE..............................................19

2-3.1 CPU Installation ........................................................ 20

2-3.2 RDRAM Memory Module Installation......................... 23

2-3.3 Motherboard Connector ............................................. 25

3-3.4 Jumper Setting............................................................ 39

2-3.5 CMOS Clearing (JP5) ................................................ 42

2-3.6 Power On................................................................... 42

2-3.7 Quick BIOS Setup....................................................... 43

2-3.8 Troubleshooting at First Start..................................... 46

2-3.9 Power Off................................................................... 49

CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..............................................50

3-1 SOYO COMBO SETUP.................................................53

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3-2 STANDARD CMOS SETUP..........................................57

3-3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ....................................60

3-4 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES..............................64

3-5 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS.....................................67

3-6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ................................72

3-7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP ............................75

3-8 PC HEALTH STATUS....................................................78

3-9 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS.....................................80

3-10 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS...................................81

3-11 SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ..........................................82

3-12 USER PASSWORD........................................................83

3-13 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION .....................................84

CHAPTER 4 DRIVERS INSTALLATION........................................85

CHAPTER 5 YAMAHA SOUND DRIVER INSTALLATION.........89

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Chapter 1

1-1 INTRODUCTION

The SY-6ICA AGP/PCI/AMR Motherboard is a high-performance Sot 1

processor supported ATX form-factor system board. The SY-6ICA uses

the FW82820 Chipset and supports Slot 1 processors. This Motherboard is

fully compatible with industry standards and adds many technical

enhancements.

1-2 KEY FEATURES

Ø Supports Intel® processors

- FSB 100MHz: Pentium® II (350-450MHz) & Pentium® III (450-

600MHz)

- FSB 133MHz: Pentium® III (533/733MHz)

Ø Supports 100/133 MHz Front Side Bus Frequency

Ø Auto-detect CPU voltage

Ø Easy CPU settings in BIOS with the “SOYO COMBO Setup”

Ø PC99, ACPI

Ø Ultra DMA33/66 (ATA 33/66)

Ø Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL)

Ø Direct Rambus™ memory technology

Ø Maximum memory size up to 1GB using 256Mb Direct RDRAM

technology

Ø Supports ACPI Suspend Indicator

Ø Power-on by modem, alarm, PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse

Ø Power failure resume

Ø Supports Suspend to RAM

Ø Supports onboard hardware monitoring and includes Hardware

Doctor™ utility

Ø Fan speed control

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Ø Battery Low voltage Detect

Ø Support 7 sets of voltage monitoring

Ø Supports multiple-boot function

Ø Y2K Complaint

Ø AGP 2.0 Compliant;

AGP Universal Connector supports:

- 1.5V and 3.3V AGP cards

- 1X/2X/4X data transfer

Ø Hardware Random Number Generator (RNG) for enabling enhanced

platform security

Ø RTC hardware to handle Y2K Century Rollover

Ø Supports Audio Modem Riser slot (AMR 1.0 compliant) *

Ø 2 x RIMM slots for RDRAM memory

Ø 1 x 32-bit AGP slot

Ø 5 x 32-bit bus mastering PCI slots

Ø 2 x USB ports onboard

Ø 1 x IrDA port

Ø ATX power connector

* If the user wants to use a Modem Riser card (MR) make sure to use a

Secondary

mode

MR,

PRIMARY

mode MRs are

NOT

Supported.

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1-3 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.

Ø Check the Motherboard for damage. If any chip appears loose, press

carefully to seat it firmly in its socket.

Warning: Do not apply power if the Motherboard appears

damaged. If there is damage to the board, contact your dealer

immediately.

1-4 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS

Make sure to ground yourself before handling the Motherboard or other

system components. Electrostatic discharge can easily damage the

components. Note that you must take special precautions when handling

the Motherboard in dry or air-conditioned environment.

To protect your equipment from electrostatic discharge, take the following

precautions:

Ø Do not remove the anti-static packaging until you are ready to install.

Ø Ground yourself before removing any system component from its

protective anti-static packaging. (To ground yourself, grasp the expansion

slot covers or other unpainted portions of the computer chassis.)

Ø Frequently ground yourself while working or use a grounding strap.

Ø Handle the Motherboard by its edges and avoid touching its

components.

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1-5 SY-6ICA MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

Back Panel SY-6ICA Platform

PRT

USB 1

USB 2

PS/2 KB

Connector

PS/2 Mouse

Connector

PCI Slot #1

PCI Slot #3

PCI Slot #5

PCI Slot #4

AMR

Lithium

Battery

CPUFAN PWRFAN

1 1

Winbond

W83627HF

-AW

IDE 2 IDE 1

FDC

ATX Power

LINE-OUT

LINE-IN

MIC JACK

JOYSTICK

JP9

JP7

JP10

JP1

JP44

WOL

Header

JP5

Jumper

CMOS Clear

RIMM 1

RIMM 2

CHAFAN

COM2

PCI Slot #2

CODEC

AC97

Speaker

Keylock

Power

LED

ACPI

LED

HDD

LED

Reset

PWRBT

Intel

FW82801AA

Intel

82802AC

4MB

IR1

SDRAM

COM 1

Slot 1

AGP Slot

Intel

FW82820

For

Pentium II or Pentium III

(SECC& SECC2)

Processors

J10

CD-IN

JP15

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1-6 SY-6ICA MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS

SDRAM

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A Wake-On-LAN( WOL) Header

B Power On by Keyboard Jumper

C CPU Core Voltage Adjust Jumper

D Slot 1 Connector

E CPU Cooling Fan Connector

F Intel FW82820 PCI/AGP Set

G ATX Power Supply Connector

H Rambus Bank

I Power Cooling Fan Connector

J Bus Mastering E-IDE/ATAPI Ports

K Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Port

L 32-bit AGP Slot

M Intel FW82801 ICH (I/O Control Hub) Chip

N 32-bit PCI Mastering Slots

O CMOS Clear Jumper

P CPU Safe Mode Jumper

Q 3V Lithium Battery

R Intel 82802AB 4MB FWH (FirmWare Hub) Chip

S Chassis Cooling Fan Connector

T The FWH Boot Block Write-Protect Jumper

U PC speaker redirection Jumper

V Front panel connectors

W Serial Infrared (IrDA) Device Header

X Winbond W83627HF-AW LPC I/O Chip

Y AC97 Codec Chip

Z CD-IN Connector

AA Audio Modem Riser Slot

AB Back panel Connectors

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1-7 CHIPSET

To compliment the Intel® Slot 1 processor, the Intel® 820 chipset delivers

a balanced platform solution for value computing. The 820 chipset is a

highly-integrated three-chip solution consisting of a Graphics & Memory

Controller (Intel 82820), an I/O Controller (Intel82801), and a Firmware

Hub (Intel 82802).

The ICH is a highly integrated multifunctional I/O Controller Hub that

provides the interface to the PCI Bus and integrates many of the functions

needed in today PC platforms. The ICH communicates with the host

controller over a dedicated hub interface.

The Intel® 82802 Firmware Hub (FWH) component is part of the Intel®

820 chipset. The FWH is key to enabling future security and

manageabilily infrastructures for the PC platform.

Intel has developed technology that enhances the performance and

exceptional value of the Intel® Camino™ chipset-powered PC. Built on

the strong foundation of Intel® 440BX AGPset technology, the Intel® 820

chipset has re-engineered the Value PC, providing next generation features

and great graphics performance at a lower cost.

Richer, more robust 2D and 3D graphics are optimized thanks to an

integrated chipset design that utilizes second-generation graphics

technology. This integrated chipset offers innovative features with

compelling performance while lowering overall system costs.

A new design with big benefits

At the core of the 820 chipset is a memory controller with built-in graphics

technology. The 82820 chip optimizes system memory arbitration, similar

to AGP technology, resulting in a more responsive and cost-effective

system.

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The 82820 Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) features Intel®

graphics technology and software drivers, using Direct AGP (integrated

AGP) to create vivid 2D and 3D effects and images. The 82820 chip

features integrated Hardware Motion Compensation to improve soft DVD

video quality and a digital video out port that enables connection to

traditional TVs or the new space-saving digital flat panel displays.

Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology (D.V.M.T.) is an architecture

that offers breakthrough performance for the Value PC segment through

efficient memory utilization and Direct AGP. The system OS uses the Intel

software drivers and intelligent memory arbiter to support richer graphics

applications.

The System Manageability Bus allows networking equipment to monitor

the 820 chipset platform. Using ACPI specifications, the system

manageability function enables low-power sleep mode and conserves

energy when the system is idle.

The 82801 I/O Controller Hub (ICH) employs the Intel® Accelerated Hub

Architecture to make a direct connection from the graphics and memory to

the integrated AC97 controller, the IDE controllers, dual USB ports, and

PCI add-in cards.

The Accelerated Hub Architecture provides twice the bandwidth of the

PCI bus at 266 MB per second. This allows a wider flow of rich

information from the I/O controller to the memory controller, with

optimized arbitration rules allowing more functions to run concurrently,

enabling more life-like audio and video.

The Integrated Audio-Codec 97 controller enables software audio and

modem by using the processor to run sound and modem software. By

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reusing existing system resources, this feature adds flexibility, and

improves sound quality.

The 82802 Firmware Hub (FWH) stores system BIOS and video BIOS,

eliminating a redundant nonvolatile memory component. In addition, the

82802 contains a hardware Random Number Generator (RNG). The

Intel® RNG provides truly random numbers to enable fundamental

security building blocks supporting stronger encryption, digital signing,

and security protocols.

Intel 820 chipset re-engineers the Value PC by providing a platform

that will bring next generation features and great graphics performance to

Value PC while reducing overall platform cost.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Ø Enhances performance and exceptional value of the Intel® Camino™

processor-powered PC

Ø Built on strong foundation of Intel® 440Bx technology

Ø Provides next generation features

Ø Provides great graphics performance at a lower cost

Ø Optimizes 2D and 3D graphics through integrated chipset design

utilizing second-generation graphics technology

Ø Innovative features with compelling performance while lowering

system costs

FEATURES BENEFITS

Ø Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture. Increased I/O performance

allows better concurrency for richer multimedia applications

Ø Integrated graphics/AC97 controller, more flexibility and better audio

quality

Ø Intel® 3D graphics with Direct AGP. Vivid 2D and 3D graphics,

efficient use of system memory for graphics, O/S and applications

Ø Optional 4MB of dedicated display cache video memory Enables

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SKU differentiation with increased 3D graphics performance

improvement over Direct AGP

Ø Low-power sleep modes. Energy Savings

Ø One software driver code base. More stable platform, higher quality

graphics, reduced OEM support costs

Ø Intel® Random Number Generator (RNG). Enables ISV's to

strengthen security products

Ø Digital Video Out port. Allows connection of traditional TV or new

digital flat panel displays; compatible with DVI specification

Ø Soft DVD MPEG 2 playback with Hardware Motion Compensation

Life-like video and audio

Ø 100-MHz System Bus capable. Flexibility for performance headroom

Ø Plug and Play 2 USB ports.

Product Package

Ø 82820 Graphics Memory Controller Hub. 421 Ball Grid Array

(BGA)

Ø 82801 Integrated Controller Hub. 241 Ball Grid Array (BGA)

Ø 82802 Firmware Hub.32-pin PLCC or 40-pin TSOP

1-7.1 Accelerated Graphics Port (A.G.P.)

A.G.P. is a high-performance bus for graphics-intensive applications, such

as 3D applications. A.G.P., while based on the PCI Local Bus

Specifications, Rev 2.1, is independent of the PCI bus and is intended for

exclusive use with graphical display devices. A.G.P. overcomes certain

limitations of the PCI bus related to handling a large amount of graphics

data with the following features:

l Pipelined memory read and write operations that hide memory access

latency

l Demultiplexing of address and data on the bus for near 100 percent

bus efficiency

l AC timing for 133 MHz data transfer rates, allowing real data

throughput in excess of 500 MB/sec

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1-7.2 Universal Serial Bus (USB)

The motherboard has two USB ports; one USB peripheral can be

connected to each port. For more than two USB devices, an external hub

can be connected to either port. The motherboard fully supports the

universal host controller interface (UHCI) and used UHCI-compatible

software drivers.

Specification USB features include:

l Self-identifying peripherals that can be plugged in while the

computer is running

l Automatic mapping of function to driver and configuration

l Support for isochronous and asynchronous transfer types over the

same set of wires

l Support for up to 127 physical devices

l Guaranteed bandwidth and low latencies appropriate for telephony,

audio, and other applications

l Error-handling and fault-recovery mechanisms built into the protocol

Note

Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port

may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed

USB device is attached to the cable. Use shielded cable that meets the

requirements for a full-spe0ed USB device.

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1-7.3 IDE Support

The motherboard has two independent bus-mastering PCI IDE interfaces.

These interfaces support PIO Mode3, PIO Mode 4, ATAPI devices (e.g.,

CD-ROM), and Ultra DMA/33 synchronous-DMA mode transfers. The

BIOS supports logical block addressing (LBA) and extended cylinder head

sector (ECHS) translation modes. The BIOS automatically detects the IDE

device transfer rate and translation mode.

Programmed I/O operations usually require a substantial amount of

processor bandwidth. However, in multitasking operating systems, the

bandwidth freed by bus mastering IDE can be devoted to other tasks while

disk transfers are occurring.

The motherboard also supports laser servo (LS-120) drives. LS-120

technology allows the user to perform read/write operations to LS-120

(120MB) and conventional 1.44MB and 720KB diskettes. An optical

servo system is used to precisely position a dual-gap head to access the

diskett’s 2,490 tracks per inch (tpi) containing up to 120 MB of data

storage. A conventional diskette uses 135 tpi for 1.44 MB of data storage.

LS-120 drivers are ATAPI-compatible and connect to the motherboard’ s

IDE interface. (LS-120 drives are also available with SCSI and parallel

port interfaces.) Some versions of Windows 95 and Windows NT

operating systems recognize the LS-120 drive as a bootable device in both

120 MB and 1.44 MB mode.

Connection of an LS-120 drive and a standard 3.5-inch diskette drive is

allowed. The LS-120 drive can be configured as a boot device if selected

as Drive A in the BIOS setup program.

Note

If you connect at LS-120 drive to an IDE connector and configure it as

the :boot: drive and configure a standard 3.5-inch diskette drive as a “B”

drive, the standard diskette drive is not seen by the operating system.

When the LS-120 drive is configured as the “boot: device, the system will

recognize it as both the A and B drive

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1-7.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery

The real-time clock is compatible with DS1287 and MC146818

components. The clock provides a time-of-day clock and a multicentury

calendar with alarm features and century rollover. The real-time clock

supports 256 bytes of battery-backed CMOS SRAM in two banks that are

reserved for BIOS use.

The time, date, and CMOS values can be specified in the Setup program.

The CMOS values can be returned to their defaults by using the Setup

program.

1-8 I/O INTERFACE CONTROLLER

The motherboard uses the Winbond W83627HF-AW I/O controller which

features:

l Single diskette drive interface

l Two serial ports

l FIFO supports on both serial and diskette interfaces

l One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and

Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) support

l PS/2 style mouse and keyboard interfaces

l PCI PME interface

l Intelligent auto power management, including:

Ø Shadowed write-only registers for ACPI compliance

Ø Programmable wake-up event interface

The Setup program provides configuration option for the I/O controller.

1-8.1 Serial Ports

The motherboard has one 9-pin D-Sub serial port connector located on the

back panel. The NS16C5450-compatible UARTs support data transfers at

speeds up to 115.2 Kbits/sec with BIOS support.

1-8.2 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

program, there are four options for parallel port operation:

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l Compatible (standard mode)

l Bi-directional (PS/2 compatible)

l Bi-directional EPP. A driver from the peripheral manufacturer is

required for operation. See Section 6.2 for EPP compatibility.

l Bi-directional high-speed ECP

1-8.3 Diskette Drive Controller

The I/O controller is software compatible with the 82077 diskette drive

controller and supports both PC-AT and PS/2 modes. In the Setup program,

the diskette drive interface can be configured for the following diskette

drive capacities and sizes.

l 360 KB, 5.25-inch

l 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch

l 720 KB, 3.5-inch

l 1.2 MB. 3.5-inch (driver required)

l 1.25-1.44 MB, 3.5-inch

l 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch

1-8.4 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.

Note

The mouse and keyboard can be plugged into either PS/2 connector.

Power to the computer should be turned off before a keyboard or mouse is

connected or disconnected.

The keyboard controller contains code, which provides the traditional

keyboard and mouse control functions, and also supports Power On/Reset

password protection. Power On/Reset password can be specified in the

BIOS Setup program.

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The keyboard controller also supports the hot-key sequence

<Ctrl><Alt><Del>, software reset. This key sequence resets the

computer’s software by jumping to the beginning of the BIOS code and

running the Power On Self Test (POST).

1-8.5 Infrared Support

The IR connection can be used to transfer files to or from portable devices

like laptops, PDAs, and printers.

1-9 AUDIO SUBSYSTEM

1-9.1 Audio Connector

The audio connectors include the following:

l Back panel connectors: stereo line-level output (Line Out), stereo

line-level input (Line In), and Mic In

l CD Line - in (black)

1-9.1.1 CD Line - in Connector

A1 x 4-pin ATAPI-style connector is available for connecting an internal

CD-ROM drive to the audio mixer. The connector is designed for use with

cables that are compatible with ATAPI CD-ROM drivers

1-10 HARDWARE MONITOR

The optional hardware monitor subsystem provides low-cost

instrumentation capabilities. The features of the hardware monitor

subsystem include:

Ø An integrated ambient temperature sensor

Ø Fan speed sensors, which monitor the fan 1 and fan 2 connectors

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. The hardware monitor component

connects to the SMBus.

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1-11 WAKE ON LAN TECHNOLOGY

Wake on LAN technology enables remote wakeup of the computer

through a network. Wake on LAN technology requires a PCI add-in

network interface card (NIC) with remote wakeup capabilities. The remote

wakeup connector on the NIC must be connected to the onboard Wake on

LAN technology connector. The NIC monitors network traffic at the

Ethernet interface; upon detecting a Magic Packet, the NIC asserts a

wakeup signal that powers up the computer. This feature uses the Wake on

LAN connector.

CAUTION

For Wake on LAN, the 5-V standby line for the power supply must be

capable of delivering +5V ±5 % at 720 mA. Failure to provide adequate

standby current when implementing Wake on LAN can damage the power

supply.

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