Boot-up Issues

SY-P4RS300 Quick Start Guide

Quick Trouble shoot tips

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).

The system turns on for some seconds then shuts 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.