SOYO SY-P4VDA Quick Start Manual page 22

SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide
Stability Issue
My system intermittently locks up, very unstable.
1. Check the CPU Temp, it might be overheating. Change the CPU FAN.
2. Do not over clock your CPU.
3. Check the specification of the memory module, maybe the M/B do not support it.
4. Go to BIOS setup and load fail safe settings. Please check if the system performance in
the BIOS setup is set to Turbo/Maximum.
5. Check website for latest BIOS update.
6. Check website for FAQ's regarding instability issue.
7. Change the memory module or CPU.
8. The power supply might not have enough wattage to support all the peripherals. If your
system has other peripherals connected, like CD-RW, extra HDD, etc. disconnect them.
9. Install SiS AGP driver.
My system intermittently locks up, during Windows installation
1. Go to BIOS and load "load optimized default".
2. Check website for any BIOS update.
3. If still has the problem, remove all other add-on cards except CPU/Memory/Video
card/Hard disk. See if you can finish Windows installation. Then put peripherals in one
by one to identify which one cause the lockup.
BIOS Issue
Where can I find the BIOS revision of my mainboard?
It will be displayed on the up-left corner on the screen during boot-up. It will show as your
board type followed by the revision number, such as kvxa_2BA1 (meaning BIOS revision
2BA1 for the SY-K7V Dragon plus board) or 6BA+ IV_2AA2 which means SY-6BA+ IV
motherboard with 2AA2 BIOS.
Where can I find the latest BIOS of my motherboard?
Please go to the technical support page of one of the SOYO websites (Taiwan:
www.soyo.com.tw), and look up your motherboard to find the latest BIOS revision.
How can I flash the BIOS?
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