BIOS Setup Utility

 

 

 

SY-P4I875P DRAGON 2 V1.0

 

Virus Warning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting

 

Description

Note

 

 

Virus Warning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disabled

Allows you to choose the

Default

 

 

 

 

 

Enabled

VIRUS warning feature for IDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard Disk boot sector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

protection. If this function is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

enabled and someone attempt to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

write data into this area, BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

will show a warning message

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on screen and alarm beep.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound a warning beep.

 

 

 

 

 

Cache Memory Options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting

Description

Note

 

 

CPU L1 & L2 Cache

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disabled

Because the CPU is faster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enabled

than memory, the CPU

Default

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

after has to wait to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

complete memory access.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By enabling L2 caching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you will let the CPU write

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or read first from a very

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fast internal memory (the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU cache) before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

accessing main memory,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thereby increasing the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speed of your system. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU will automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

update main memories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the cache.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU L2 Cache ECC

Enabled

Allows your CPU to check

Default

 

 

 

Checking

Disabled

for ECC when transferring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

data from to the L2 cache

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

some performance.

 

 

 

 

 

Boot Up Floppy Seek

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting

 

 

Description

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boot Up Floppy Seek

Disabled

Seeks disk drives during boot up.

 

 

Disabling speeds boot up.

 

Enabled

 

Default

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SOYO SY-P4I875P manual Virus Warning, Cache Memory Options, Boot Up Floppy Seek

SY-P4I875P specifications

The SOYO SY-P4I875P is a versatile and robust motherboard designed to provide exceptional performance for Intel Pentium 4 processors. Aimed at both enthusiasts and general users, this board supports the Intel LGA 775 socket, ensuring compatibility with a range of Intel's latest CPUs.

One of the standout features of the SY-P4I875P is its support for Intel's 875P chipset. This chipset not only enhances the overall system performance but also provides advanced features such as Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, enabling users to maximize their processing power. This capability allows multiple threads to run simultaneously on a single CPU, improving multitasking and performance under load.

The motherboard features dual-channel DDR RAM capability, supporting memory speeds of up to 400MHz. This allows users to install up to 4GB of memory, which is beneficial for demanding applications and high-performance computing tasks. The SY-P4I875P also comes with 5 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot for graphics cards, and multiple SATA connectors, which enables users to expand their systems as needed, whether for gaming, multimedia, or professional use.

For connectivity, the SY-P4I875P includes integrated real-time audio, which ensures high-quality sound for multimedia applications. Additionally, onboard LAN capabilities provide fast Ethernet connectivity for seamless internet access, critical for modern online activities.

In terms of storage, the motherboard supports both IDE and SATA drives, allowing users to leverage various storage technologies. With RAID support, users can implement a redundant array of drives for data protection and performance enhancement.

The SY-P4I875P also prioritizes user experience with its array of BIOS settings, enabling overclocking opportunities for those looking to push their systems further. The user-friendly interface provides easy access to configurations for enthusiasts wanting to fine-tune their setups.

In conclusion, the SOYO SY-P4I875P motherboard combines performance, expandability, and user-friendly features, making it an ideal choice for both casual users and performance enthusiasts alike. With its balance of modern features and compatibility with Intel processors, the SY-P4I875P stands out as a reliable foundation for a powerful computing system.