SOYO SY-P41845PE quick start Bios Issue, Where can I find the Bios revision of my mainboard?

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SY-P4I845PE Lite Quick Start Guide

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?

1.Download the BIOS on our support website.

2.Make a bootable floppy disk with out any memory manager loaded (i.e. himem, emm386, etc…).

3.Copy the BIOS file and awdflash utility to the diskette.

4.Type "awdflash biosname.bin /sn /py".

5.Then reboot.

After flashing the BIOS, my system will not boot-up.

1.Try clearing the CMOS.

2.The BIOS chip is defected due to unsuccessful flash, contact your nearest SOYO branch for re-flashing.

Is there a way to reprogram my BIOS after an unsuccessful flash?

No other way, you need to send back the BIOS ROM to your nearest SOYO branch for re-flashing.

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Contents Quick Start Guide Soyo P4I845PE Lite Serial Version 1.2 Edition February SY-P4I845PE Lite MotherboardSY-P4I845PE Lite Quick Start Guide IntroductionSY-P4I845PE Lite Motherboard Layout Key Features Installation Install the CPU Install the MotherboardFJ1 jumper beside the AGP slot Memory SettingsAvailable multiplier in the Dramcpu multiplier OptionExample CPU Cooling Fan CPUFAN2 Power LED Key LockCPU Cooling Fan CPUFAN1 Chassis Fan CHAFAN1ATX 12V Power Supply ATX PW Power On/Off PwrbtInstall expansion cards Retain Cmos Data Cmos Clear JP5Onboard LAN LED Definition Audio Speakers connectionsSelect Standard Cmos Setup Select Load Optimized DefaultsSelect Save & Exit Setup Insert the Soyo CD into the CD-ROM drive SOYO-CD will Auto Run only in Windows Base Operating SystemSoyo CD Start Up Program Menu Install Drivers and Utilities Intel USB2.0 Driver for Win98/ME Driver Installation MenuShort description of all available drivers follows Intel Application Accelerator for Win 98/98SE/ME/NT/2000/XPITE SIM card reader Driver/Utility for Win 9X/ME/NT/2K/XP Check the Latest ReleasesDavicom Onboard Lan Driver for Win 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP P4I845PE Lite ITE hardware doctor for Win 9x/ME/2000/NT/XPSoyo CD Soyo CD Drivers directory list in the CD driver USB2.0 Driver Installation Boot-up Issues System power-up, no video, beeping heardSystem turns on for some seconds then shutdown by itself My system intermittently locks up, very unstable Stability IssueBios Issue Where can I find the Bios revision of my mainboard?After flashing the BIOS, my system will not boot-up Cannot set my VGA to go higher than 16 color 640x VGA IssueAudio Issue How can I disable the on-board Audio?Have problem installing Novell NetWare Hard disk/FDD/ CD-ROM issueLAN Issues My Western digital HDD is not detected during boot-upHong Kong How to contact usPage EditionFebruary Version SY-P4I845PELite