Boot-Up Issues - SOYO SY-P4VTE User Manual

Quick Trouble shoot tips

Boot-up Issues

The system does not power-up, no beeping sound heard and the CPU fan does not
turn on.
1. Check if the power cord is plug to the power source.
2. Check if the power is connected to the M/B.
3. Check if the cable of the case power button is connected to the M/B power button
connector (see connectors and plug-ins in the manual for more info).
4. Make sure the power supply is not defective. Change the power supply. The minimum
should be 350 watt for a minimally loaded system or 400 watt for a fully loaded system.
5. Remove the M/B from the case and test the system. The M/B might be shorted to the
case.
6. Make sure your power supply is ATX 12V compliant.
The system powers-up, no video, no beeping sound heard, but the CPU fan is
turning.
1. Clear CMOS RAM. (JP5 connector, see Quick start guide for more info on how to clear
the CMOS).
2. Check all the jumper settings on the M/B.
3. Check if the CPU is ok by using another CPU (check the Quick start guide for CPU
supported on this M/B).
4. Check if the power supply is ok. The minimum should be 350 watt for a minimally loaded
system or 400 watt for a fully loaded system.
5. Make sure the CPU fan is connected to CPUFAN1 connector.
6. Remove the M/B from the case and test the system. The M/B might be shorted to the
case.
The system power-up, no video, beeping heard.
1. Clear CMOS battery. (JP5 connector, see the Quick start guide 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 website).
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