SOYO SY-5SSM/5 manual Chipset Features Setup

Models: SY-5SSM SY-5SSM/5

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BIOS Setup Utility

 

SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHIPSET

Setting

Description

Note

FEATURES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ref/Act Command Delay

6T Set the DRAM clock of the Default 5T,7T, 8T refresh command to

refresh/active command delay.

Refresh Queue Depth

RAS Precharge Time

RAS to CAS Delay

 

 

 

 

12

Set the depth of refresh

Default

 

0, 4, 8,

queue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3T

The precharge time is the

Default

 

2T, 4T, 5T

number of cycles it takes for

 

 

 

the RAS to accumulate its

 

 

 

charge before DRAM

 

 

 

refreshes. If insufficient time

 

 

 

is allowed, refresh may be

 

 

 

incomplete and the DRAM

 

 

 

may fail to retain data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3T

When DRAM is refreshed,

Default

 

2T,4T,5T

both rows and columns are

 

 

 

addressed separately. This

 

 

 

setup item allows you to

 

 

 

determine the timing of the

 

 

 

transition from RAS (row

 

 

address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe).

CPU to PCI Burst Mom. WR

 

 

 

Disabled

Select enabled permits PCI

 

Enabled

burst memory write cycles,

Default

 

for faster performance.

When disabled, performance is slightly slower, but more reliable.

CPU to PCI Post Write

 

 

 

Disabled

Select enabled to use a fast

 

Enabled

buffer for posting writes to

Default

 

memory. Using a fast

buffer releases the CPU before completion of a write cycle to DRAM.

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SOYO SY-5SSM/5 manual Chipset Features Setup

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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