SOYO SY-P4VM800 quick start Graphic Card Issues, How do I re-flash the BIOS?

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SOYO SY-P4VM800 Quick Start Guide

10. Where can I find the latest BIOS for my motherboard?

Please visit our websites for the latest BIOS and other relevant software/specification update:

USA: http://www.soyousa.com/downloads/

Taiwan: http://www.soyo.com.tw/downloads/

11. How do I re-flash the BIOS?

1. Refer to the motherboard documentation/color box or use “Board Information” function on SOYO CD to determine the motherboard/chipset model.

2. Download the corresponding BIOS update and the latest BIOS flash utility from our download website.

3. Copy the BIOS update and the BIOS flash utility to a DOS-bootable diskette and reboot.

4. Set the first boot device to Floppy in BIOS Setup Utility.

5. Disable any BIOS protection mechanism in BISO Setup Utility or jumper settings.

6. Type “ afudos /i*.rom ” under the A: in DOS mode. (Note: Assume your floppy is at ”A”. “ * ” means your BIOS file name.).

7. Then reboot.

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

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Clear the CMOS by shorting Pin2-3 of JP5 for 5 seconds.

 

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The BIOS update may not be successful. Contact your local SOYO branch for repair.

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13. Is it possible to reprogram my BIOS after an unsuccessful re-flashing?

Reprogramming the BIOS requires sophisticated equipment and cannot be done unprofessionally. Please contact your local SOYO branch for repair.

14.I’m using a 400 or 533 MHz FSB CPU, but I cannot find the 400MHz DDR option in the BIOS. Why?

To enable 400MHz DDR SDRAM function, please use a CPU with 800 MHz FSB.

Graphic Card Issues

15.I cannot set my monitor to higher than 16 colors /640x 480 resolution.

1.Ensure that you have installed the correct graphic driver for your operating system.

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Contents Precautions Soyo SY-P4VM800 Quick Start GuideSoyo SY-P4VM800 Motherboard Table of Contents Installing the USB 2.0 Driver……………………………………….…………………....P30 P28Contents of the Motherboard IntroductionMotherboard Layout I/O Ports LayoutKey Features FeaturesInstalling the Motherboard Installing the CPU CPUFAN1Installing the Memory Modules Memory Frequency TableInstalling the Hard Disk Drive/Optical Device BeforeInstallingtheIDE DevicesInstalling the Sata Hard Disk Drive Followthe steps belowfor proper installationInstalling the Expansion Cards Connecting the Power Supply Clearing Cmos JP5 Connectors and Jumper Definition CD1Connecting Multi-channel Speakers Running the Setup Utility IntroductionBios Navigation Keys Standard Cmos Setup MenuAdvanced Setup Menu 1STFLOPPYDRIVEFeatures Setup IRQ7Power Management Setup Use this item to enable or disable a power managementPCI / Plug & Play Setup AlarmBios Security Features Setup CPU PnP SetupHardware Monitor RatioActualValueSave Changes and Exit Load Optimal DefaultsDiscard Changes and Exit Contents of Soyo CD Soyo CDHow to Use Soyo CD? Motherboard Selection MenuDriver Installation Menu Installing the USB2.0 Driver Windows XP/WindowsTroubleshooting Boot-up IssuesDuring boot-up, the Cmos halts on Memory Checksum Error Pool data... What should I do?My system intermittently hangs during Windows installation Stability IssueBios Issue How do I know the Bios version of my motherboard?How do I re-flash the BIOS? Graphic Card IssuesAfter re-flashing the BIOS, my system will not boot-up Onboard audio doesn’t work at all on my system Audio IssuesHow can I disable the onboard Audio? Added PCI sound Card does not work properlyHard Disk Drive/Floppy Drive/CD-ROM Issues Sometimes the system finds my CD-ROM, and sometimes notHow to Contact Us?