SOYO SY-P4VDA Computer Hardware User Manual


 
SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide
8
Hardware
Installation
CPU Fan Installation
Your Socket 478 processor kit comes with a cooling fan. Mount the fan on the processor according to the
instructions provided by the manufacturer. The fan is a key component that will ensure system stability. The
fan prevents overheating, therefore prolonging the life of your CPU.
Note:
Remember to connect the fan to the appropriate power source.
Step 2. Install Memory Module
Your board comes with three DIMM sockets, Directly supports one DDR SDRAM channel, 64b wide,
providing support max of 3 Double-Sided DIMMs with unbuffered (non-registered) and Non-ECC DDR
266.
The largest memory capacity possible is 3GB.
On this motherboard, DRAM speed can be set
independent from the CPU front side bus speed. Depending on the DRAM clock speed setting in the
BIOS setup.
Memory Configuration Table
Number of Memory Modules DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3
RAM Type
DDR SDRAM
Memory Module Size (MB) 64 /128 /256 /512 MB /1 GB
Step 3.
Install Expansion Card
The motherboard has 1 AGP slot and 5 PCI slot.
1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before inserting the expansion card into
the computer.
2. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
3. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
4. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
5. Install related driver from the operating system.