SOYO Comprehensive Manual and Support for the SY-7VBA133U Motherboard
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SY-7VBA133UQuick Start Guide

5.This message will come up if the CMOS has been reset, try go to BIOS setup and load setup defaults, save and exit.

Stability Issue

My system intermittently locks up, very unstable

1.Check the CPU Temp, it might be overheating. Change the CPU FAN.

2.Do not over clock your CPU.

3.Check the specification of the memory module, maybe the M/B do not support it.

4.Go to BIOS setup and load fail safe settings. Please check if the system performance in the BIOS setup is set to Turbo/Maximum

5.Check website for latest bios update.

6.Check website for FAQ’s regarding instability issue.

7.Change the memory module or CPU.

8.The power supply might not have enough wattage to support all the peripherals. if your system has other peripherals connected, like CD-RW, extra HDD, etc. disconnect them.

9.Install VIAAGP driver.

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

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Contents Quick Start Guide 7VBA133U Serial Version 1.2 Edition September SY-7VBA133U MotherboardUnpacking IntroductionVT82C694T SY-7VBA133U Motherboard LayoutPC99, Acpi Key FeaturesInstallation CPU Installation Install the MotherboardATX Power Supply ATX PW ATX Power On/Off PwrbtConnections to the Motherboard CPU Cooling Fan CpufanCmos Clear JP5 Configure MemoryNumber RAM TypeSelect Standard Cmos Setup Quick Bios SetupSelect Load Optimized Defaults Select Soyo Combo FeatureInsert the Soyo CD into the CD-ROM drive Soyo CDSOYO-CD will Auto Run only in Windows Base Operating System Soyo CD Start Up Program MenuInstall Drivers and Utilities VIA 4 in 1 Driver Package for Win 9x/ME/NT/2k/XP Driver Installation Menu Bus Master PCI IDE Driver  AGP VxD DriverVIA hardware monitor for Win 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP Check the Latest ReleasesSystem power-up, no video, beeping heard Boot-up IssuesSystem turns on for some seconds then shutdown by itself Bios Issue Stability IssueWhere can I find the Bios revision of my mainboard? My system intermittently locks up, very unstableCannot set my VGA to go higher than 16 color 640x VGA IssueAfter flashing the BIOS, my system will not boot-up Cannot get the sound working on my system Audio IssueHow can I disable the on-board Audio? USB Issues Hard disk/FDD/ CD-ROM issueSometimes the system finds my CD-ROM, sometimes not Can I use USB port 34 for keyboard resume function?USA How to contact usEdition December Version
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