SOYO SOYOTM SY-KT880DRAGON2 manual ALi M5281 Serial ATA/IDE RAID chip, IEEE1394 Firewire connector

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Motherboard Description

SY-KT880 DRAGON 2

ALi M5281 Serial ATA/IDE RAID chip

The M5281 provides personal computer systems with PCI device

Tsolution of the highest integration: It includes two Serial-ATA Host controllers (SATA3/4) for supporting a total of 2 ports, two fully Parallel-ATA Host controller (IDE3/4) for supporting two single channel.

IEEE1394 Firewire connector

UThese connectors allow you to attach IEEE 1394 connectors or devices to the motherboard. The lay-out can be found in the IEEE 1394 (Firewire) Connector (FW1/FW2) paragraph on page 40.

SATA Connectors

These connectors allow you to attach one UDMA 150 hard disk to each connector. SATA1/2 are controlled by VIA VT8237 chip, and

VSATA 3/4 are controlled by the ALi M5281 chip, and SATA1~4 all can support RAID 0 and 1. For more information on these connectors check the A. IDE Device Installation (HDD, CD-ROM)paragraph on page 25.

VIA VT6307 IEEE 1394 Firewire controller

The VIA Fire II VT6307 provides direct connectivity between the PCI and 1394 serial buses. With three ports, the VIA Fire II VT6307 is designed to provide scalability and manageability in IEEE 1394 network solutions for home networking and multiple

WPC access to a single internet connection. Each individual port detects connected device types and automatically configures data speeds to either 100, 200 or 400 Mbps, speeds well suited to multi-streaming I/O requirements. A programmable PCI power management mode (specification 1.1) shuts down power to unconnected ports while the sleep function maximizes power efficiency of connected ports.

USB 2.0 connectors

These connectors support 2 USB 2.0 ports per connector. For

Xdetails on the lay-out, please check the Universal Serial Bus (USB1/USB2/USB3/USB4, USB20_1/USB20_2) paragraph on page33.

YCOM Port

ZLPT Port

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Contents Motherboard Version P1.0 Edition AprilTable of Contents Table of Contents Unpacking the Motherboard IntroductionMotherboard Description CPU KEY FeaturesSound Handling the MotherboardElectrostatic Discharge Precautions SY-KT880 Dragon 2 Motherboard Layout SY-KT880 Dragon 2 Motherboard Components +12V Power Connector CPU Cooling Fan CPUFAN3 connectorFront panel I/O Connector J30 ATX Power Supply connectorBus Mastering EIDE/ATAPI Ports CPU Cooling Fan CPUFAN1, 2 connectorsABR Anti Burn Regulator Jumper DDR Dimm BanksOnboard buzzer 3V Lithium BatteryFloppy disk connector 5V Stand-By Indicator LEDUSB 2.0 connectors IEEE1394 Firewire connectorSata Connectors VIA VT6307 Ieee 1394 Firewire controllerITE IT8705F Super I/O Chip Flash BiosCdin Cdrom Audio In connectors Auxin Cdrom Audio In connectorsVIA VT6122 LAN Chip Preparations Hardware InstallationInstall the CPU Installation GuideHardware Installation CPU Fan Installation Hardware Installation Hardware Installation FOC only works on Cpufan FOC Fan-Off ControlABR Jumper ABR Anti Burn RegulatorInstall Memory Module Install Expansion Card Memory Configuration TableAGP Pro Slot IDE Device Installation HDD, CD-ROM Connect cables, case wires, and power supplyParallel ATA connectors Floppy Drive Installation + + Power LEDSpeaker ResetBack Panel Connections ATX Power On/Off SwitchParallel Port PRT LPT Onboard Serial Ports COMPS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard+Data Power Onboard audio Audio Speakers connections Standard Infrared Sircon Other ConnectionsCPUFAN1, CPUFAN2, CPUFAN3 Chassis Cooling Fan CHAFAN1,CHAFAN2, CHAFAN3 CD Line-in/AUXIN CDIN1,AUXIN1 Front panel I/O Connector J30 Ieee 1394 Firewire Connector FW1/FW2 Steps ATX12V Power SupplyPay special care to the directionality Power On Cmos Clear JP5Cmos Quick Bios Setup Select Standard Bios Features Select Load Optimal DefaultsSelect Save Changes and Exit Bios Setup Utility PC Health Status Save Changes and Exit Bios Setup Utility Soyo Combo Feature Soyo Combo FeatureSoyo Combo Feature Soyo Combo Feature Setting DescriptionDDR Voltage Select System Perf. & OverClocking Clock Generator ConfigurationOnboard Onboard Onboard AC 97 Audio Onboard LANCPU Ratio Selection Setting Description SystemSystem Perf. & OverClocking PerformanceAuto PCI Clock ClockMhz Spread SpectrumAdvanced Tune-up Settings Advanced Tune-up SettingsFast Command AGP Master 1 W/S ReadAGP Master 1 W/S Write Processor Standard Bios FeaturesStandard Bios Features System Time/System DateAdvanced Bios Features Advanced Bios FeaturesIDE Configuration IDE ConfigurationPrimary IDE Master IDE Detect Time Out Sec Setting Description Onboard PCIIDE Controller Hard Disk Write ProtectFloppy Drives Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration Floppy Drives Setting Description Drives aSuperIO Configuration Acpi Configuration Acpi ConfigurationUSB Device Setting Description Suspend ModeRepost Video On S3 ResumeAPM Configuration AC/Power Setting Description PowerPower Button Restore onAdvanced Monitor Events Controls Advanced Resume Events Controls Setting Description MPS Revision MPS ConfigurationUSB Configuration MPS ConfigurationLegacy USB Setting Description USB 1.1 PortsConfiguration USB 2.0 PortsPCI/PNP Resource Management PCI/PNP Resource ManagementAllocate IRQ to Advanced PCI/PnP SettingsSetting Description Controls Plug & Play OS PCI Latency TimerPC Health Status Setting Description FOC Fan-OffPC Health Status CPU Device MonitoringSetting Description ABR Anti Burn Regulator Temperature CPU Temp. On DieVcore, +3.3V +5V, +12V, DDR Voltage, AGP CPU Temp External Boot Configuration Setup Boot Configuration SetupBoot Settings Configuration Hard Disk Drives Boot Device PriorityRemovable Drives 4 CD/DVD DrivesCD/DVD Drives Bios Security Features Bios Security FeaturesBoot Menu You can use your VIA 8237 SATA1, SATA2 as VIA 8237 Serial ATA Driver InstallationInstall driver during Windows XP installation Install VIA 8237 Sata during OS InstallationInstall driver during Windows 2000 installation You can use your IDE3/IDE4 as To boot from the IDE 3/IDE4Install driver during Windows XP installation Installing ALi M5281 during OS InstallationM5281 Sata RAID controller Windows 2000 to continue Install driver during Windows 2000 installationYou can use your ALi M5281 SATA3/SATA4 as ALI M5281 SATA3/SATA4 Driver InstallationTo boot from the SATA3/SATA4 Install driver during Windows 2000 installation Soyo CD Start Up Program Menu SOYO-CD will Auto Run only in Windows Base Operating SystemDrivers Installation VIA 4 in 1 Driver Package for Win 98SE/ME/2000/XP VIA USB2.0 Driver for Win 98SE/MEVIA Gigabit Ethernet Driver for Win 98SE/ME/2000/XP KT880 Dragon 2 hardware monitor for Win 98SE/ME/2000 VIA Serial ATA driver for Win 98SE/ME/2000/XPMedia Audio Driver for Win 98SE/ME/2000/XP ALi ATA/SATA RAID Driver for Win 98SE/ME/2000/XPPanda Anti Virus Titanium Wasay Data Processing UtilityDrivers Installation Drivers Installation Drivers directory list in the CD driver Windows 2000 Service Pack4 Include USB2.0 Driver Windows XP Service Pack1 Include USB2.0 DriverALi M5281 ALi RAID Bios What is ALi M5281 controllerRAID Bios Setup Menu Main Menu Create RAID 0 Striping for Performance100 101 Create RAID 1 Mirroring for ReliabilityCreate Jbod for integrated Capacity Stripe Size102 103 Delete RAID Setting & PartitionDelete All RAID Setting & Partition Rebuild RAID Array104 Select Boot Drive105 Drive Select Menu106 Troubleshooting107 System power-up, no video, beeping heardSystem turns on for some seconds then shutdown by itself Do?108 109 My system intermittently locks up, very unstableWhere can I find the Bios revision of my mainboard? After flashing the BIOS, my system will not boot-up110 111 How can I disable the on-board Audio?Cannot set my VGA to go higher than 16 color 640x Cannot get the sound working on my system112 My Western digital HDD is not detected during boot-upHave problem installing Novell NetWare Sometimes the system finds my CD-ROM, sometimes not113 Contact Information114 How to contact us115

SOYOTM SY-KT880DRAGON2 specifications

The SOYO SOYOTM SY-KT880DRAGON2 is a motherboard that made waves in the early 2000s as a reliable platform for AMD processors, particularly the Athlon XP series. Designed for enthusiasts, this motherboard offered a range of features and technologies that appealed to both gamers and professionals seeking robust performance.

One of the standout features of the SY-KT880DRAGON2 is its support for the KT880 chipset. This chipset was known for its stability and compatibility with various AMD processors, ensuring users could make the most of their computing power. It supports Socket A/462 processors and provides a dual-channel DDR memory architecture, accommodating up to 3GB of PC3200/PC2700 DDR SDRAM. This memory flexibility allowed users to enjoy enhanced multitasking capabilities and faster application performance, which were crucial for gaming and content creation back in its prime.

The motherboard also boasted an impressive array of expansion slots, including AGP 8X for graphics cards and several PCI slots for additional peripherals. This expansion capability made the SY-KT880DRAGON2 a versatile option for building high-performance systems. Furthermore, it included onboard features such as integrated audio and network support, allowing users to connect to the internet and enjoy high-quality sound without needing additional hardware.

Another notable characteristic of the SY-KT880DRAGON2 is its Advanced Thermal Management system. This system is designed to ensure optimal cooling of the CPU and surrounding components, enhancing overall system stability and performance. With such thermal control, users could push their systems to higher performance levels while maintaining safety and reliability.

The layout of the motherboard also deserves mention, as its user-friendly design made installation and upgrades easier for users. With clear labeling and sensible component placement, even those new to building PCs could navigate the assembly process without frustration.

Overall, the SOYO SOYOTM SY-KT880DRAGON2 represents a significant chapter in the history of computer hardware, combining advanced features, solid support for AMD processors, and user-friendly design. Its legacy lies in its contribution to the evolution of enthusiast PC builds, paving the way for future generations of motherboards that continue to prioritize performance and reliability.