SOYO SY-P4I875P DRAGON 2 V1.0 User Manual page 125

The system powers up, no video, but beeping is heard.
1. Clear the CMOS ram. (JP5 connector, see the manual for more info
on how to clear the CMOS).
2. Check if the memory module and the VGA card are inserted
properly in the M/B.
3. If yes, change the memory module, it might be defective. Make sure
the memory specification is supported by the M/B. (for more info on
this, check our FAQ on our website).
4. Change the VGA card. Make sure the AGP card is 1.5v, not 3.3v.
The system turns on for some seconds then shut down by itself.
1. Check if the CPU fan is connected to the CPUFAN1 connector.
2. The CPU might be overheating. Check the CPU FAN if it is
defective or see if the CPU fan is in contact with the CPU.
3. Clear the CMOS ram. (JP5 connector, see the manual for more info
on how to clear the CMOS).
4. Make sure the power supply you have in your system supports the
M/B specification. Example. If you have a P4 M/B, you need to use
a P4 power supply. (ATX 12V compliant)
5. If you already checked the power supply specification, change the
power supply. It might be defective or to low for your configuration.
The minimum is 350 watts for a minimally loaded system or 400
watt for a fully loaded system.
When I boot up my system, everything works fine, it sees my CPU and
memory, detects my hard drive, floppy drive and CD-ROM but locks up
at "Verify DMI pool data... "it doesn't go any further. What should I do?
1. Clear the CMOS ram. (JP5 connector, see the manual for more info
on how to clear the CMOS).
2. If it still has the problem, remove all other add-on cards except the
video card see if it boots further. Then put peripherals in one by one
to identify which one causes the lockup.
3. Change the CPU.
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