Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H user manual Troubleshooting Procedure, Start

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5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure

If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem.

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Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc.

Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis

Yes

 

Isolate the short

or other metal objects.

 

 

 

circuit.

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The problem is verified and solved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the

 

 

 

Secure the CPU

 

No

 

cooler on the CPU.

power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN

 

 

Connect the CPU

 

 

 

header properly?

 

 

 

cooler power cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the motherboard.

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The problem is verified and solved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.

 

No

 

Correctly insert the

 

 

memory into the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

memory socket.

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The problem is verified and solved.

 

 

 

 

Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.

Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

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Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Copyright DisclaimerDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications CPU4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Installing a MemoryInstalling an Expansion Card PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List Gigabyte GV-RX30HM128D Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortSub Port DVI-D PortOptical S/PDIF Out Connector USB PortIeee 1394a Port ESATA 3Gb/s PortPlayback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs Dual Display ConfigurationsMic In Jack Pink Internal Connectors IDE Coma SATAII0/1/2 LPT Pwrled Battery Clrcmos FpanelGND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATAII0/1/2 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorsPwrled System Power LED Header BatteryFpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderSpdifio S/PDIF In/Out Header FUSB1/FUSB2/FUSB3 USB Headers, Yellow15 F11394 Ieee 1394a Header, Gray Coma Serial Port HeaderLPT Parallel Port Header CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Bios Setup Following screen may appear when the computer boots Startup ScreenMain Menu Sample Bios Version F4aBios Setup Program Function Keys „ Standard Cmos Features „ Advanced Bios Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsDate TimeIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2/3 Master/SlaveFloppy 3 Mode Support Drive aHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot DevicePassword Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityLimit Cpuid Max. to 3 Note No-Execute Memory Protect NoteCPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 NoteIDE Prefetch Mode SATA-II RAID ConfigOn-Chip IDE Channel0 NV Serial-ATA ControllerOnchip Sata Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMSATA-II Pri-Master RAID SATA-II Pri-Slave RAIDSmart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function When No LAN Cable Is AttachedParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMALegacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial PortUSB Resume from Suspend PME Event Wake UpModem Ring On Power-On by Alarm Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment Reset Case Open Status Current System/CPU TemperatureCPU Warning Temperature Case OpenedSystem Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Smart FAN Control FSB & Memory Config MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.TParameters/ Setting/ Current Value FSB-Memory Clock ModeCurrent CPU Freq, MHz FSB-Memory RatioLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsGA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard System Requirements Xpress Recovery2Before You Begin Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash UtilityUpdating the Bios Page Options and Instructions Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information TableWindows Vista ReadyBoost Configuring Sata Hard Drives Configuring the Onboard Sata ControllerTo configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Installing Sata hard drives in your computerConfiguring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup RAIDConfiguring RAID set in RAID Bios AppendixYES BBS Required for Ahci and RAID Mode Making a Sata RAID/AHCI Driver DisketteInstalling the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Installing Windows XPSelect Nvidia nForce Storage Controller and press Enter Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Installing Windows Vista Note \Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP7364\IDE\WinVista64\sataraidPage Configuring Speakers Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring Sound EffectActivating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable Optional Installing the S/PDIF In and Out CablePdif Pdif outConfiguring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Playing the Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Appendix GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Contact Us B.T. INC USA MexicoGigabyte Global Service System