SOYO SY-5SSM/5 manual Dram Module Installation

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Hardware Setup

SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5

Step 5. DRAM Module Installation

This Motherboard supports three DIMM banks from 8 to 256 MB with no other restrictions on memory configurations. You can install the memory in any combination without having to rely on a memory configuration table. Memory configuration is therefore "table-free" in any memory bank.

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DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

This Motherboard supports SDRAM memory modules.

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Contents SY-5SSM SY-5SSM/5 Model NO. SY-5SSM Sporton International INCEquipment Main Board Soyo Computer INCVersion SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5Edition April SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5 SerialTable of Contents SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5 Motherboard Layout KEY Features IntroductionSY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5 Platform Features BACK-PANEL Features IR1Electrostatic Discharge Precautions Handling the MotherboardPreparations Hardware SetupFrequently Asked Questions What kind of speaker can connect to Line-out port?Unpacking the Motherboard This Quick Start GuideInstallation Guide CPU InstallationCPU Fan Installation CPU Voltage Setting JP30 CPU VoltageCPU Voltage Setting JP30 Voltage Settings for Various Processors Voltage SettingCyrix M 300 Vcore2.9V VI/O3.3V 333 CPU Frequency Setting SW1,JP32 SW1Frequency Multiplier SW1 CPU Frequency & Sdram frequency Setting SW1,JP32SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5 Host Bus Frequency & Sdram frequency JP32Frequency Settings for Intel Processors PCIFrequency Settings for AMD Processors Frequency Setting Ratio ClockPCI CPU Host Frequency Ratio Bus 66MHz 33MHz 100MHz Dram Module Installation Floppy Drive Installation Memory ConfigurationIDE Device Installation HDD, CD-ROM Front Panel Connections Power LED & KeyLockReset ACPI/APM LED ATX Power On/Off SwitchSpeaker IDE LEDBack Panel Connections Onboard Serial Port COM1PS/2 Keyboard VGA monitor connectorParallel Port PRT PS/2 MouseOther Connections Serial Port COM Wake-On-LAN WOL Infrared IR1CD Line-in CDIN1,CDIN2 Other Display CardsCPU Cooling Fan Installation Chassis Cooling Fan InstallationATX Power ATX Power SupplyIDT WinChip J1 Setting Select the CPU Burst Mode J1CPU Burst Intel P54C/P55C Mode AMD K5/K6/K6-2 GND Ø Pay special care to the directionalityLPT1 JP9IRQ ECP + EPPTAG RAM ROM PCI/ISA Bios Cmos Setup Utility Award SOFTWARE, INC Modifying selected items Bios Setup UtilitySelecting items Save and Exit Setup Time Standard Cmos SetupDate & Time Display Setting Please Note Floppy Drives Setting Description Drives a & B Hard Disks Type & ModePrimary Setting Description Secondary Master & Slave Type Floppy 3-Mode SupportVideo Halt OnBios Features Setup ROM PCI/ISA Bios Bios Features SetupExternal Cache Virus Warning Setting DescriptionCache Memory Options Setting Description CPU Internal Cache Memory Parity Check/ ECC Boot SequenceSwap Floppy Drive Boot Up NumLock Status Typematic Rate Chars/Sec Typematic Delay Msec VGA Other Control Options Setting Description SecurityOption DRAM64MBBios Setup Utility Chipset Features Setup ROM PCI/ISA Bios Chipset Features SetupChipset Features Setup FeaturesChipset Chipset Features SetupSystem Bios Cacheable Video Bios Cacheable Chipset Features Spread SpectrumPower Management Setup ROM PCI/ISA Bios Power Management Setup Award SOFTWARE, INCFunction Power Management Controls Setting DescriptionPower ManagementHot Key Function As Ctrl + Alt + ßBackSpaceStandby Mode PM Timers Setting DescriptionDoze Mode Suspend ModePM Events HDD Ports Activity Setting Description IRQ 3-7,9 Disabled 15, NMI Enabled DefaultPower on by Ring PM Events IRQ 8 Break Suspend Setting DescriptionPower Button Over Ride KB Power PasswordPNP/PCI Configuration Setup This option sets the Motherboards PCI SlotsPNP/PCI 1 PNP/PCI Configuration ControlsSetting Description Controls Resources Controlled By IRQ-# and DMA-# assigned to PCI IRQ Actived NoSlot 1/2/3/4 Auto Default Use IRQ no Load Setup Defaults Load Bios DefaultsROM PCI/ISA Bios Integrated Peripherals Award SOFTWARE, INC Integrated PeripheralsIDE IDE Burst ModeIDE HDD Block Mode IDE Data Port Post WritePort IR Address IR Address Select Setting DescriptionOnboard Parallel Ports Setting Description Onboard SerialParallel Ports Setting Description Parallel Port Mode DisabledTemperature Current FAN1 VGA Shared Control Setting Description11CPU Device Monitoring Setting Description Current Memory SizeSupervisor Password Enter Password Password DisabledConfirm Password User PasswordROM PCI/ISA Bios Cmos Setup Utility Award SOFTWARE, INC IDE HDD Auto DetectionDrivers Installation Soyo CD Start Up Program MenuDriver Installation Menu SiS 530 VGA driversSupport ATA-66 Hard disk drives. Do not install this If you install the Soyo SpeedPro Busmaster driversYou can not install the SiS Busmaster drivers Soyo SpeedPro Busmaster driver does notCheck the Latest Releases Features Onboard VGA and AudioConnecting to the VGA Port Video FunctionsOnboard Joystick Port Compatibility Connecting your Audio DevicesSoftware Support Select Programs, Accessories, and Multimedia path Connecting SpeakersUsing the ESS Audio Driver Amplified SpeakersOnboard VGA and Audio SiS VGA Driver Installation SiS530.INT SiS530P.SYS SiS530V.DllSelecting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate \DRIV-COM\SI530VGA\WINNT40ESS Audio Driver Installation ESS Audio Driver InstallationESS Audio Driver Installation
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SY-5SSM, SY-5SSM/5 specifications

The SOYO SY-5SSM/5 and SY-5SSM are notable products in the realm of motherboards, designed to enhance performance and provide users with a solid foundation for their computing needs. Targeting both enthusiasts and everyday users, these motherboards stand out for their unique combination of features and technologies.

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