SY-K7VME/K7VM333 Quick Start Guide
Quick Trouble shooting tips
Boot-up Issues
The system does not
1.Check if the power cord is plug into 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
4.Make sure the power supply is not defective. Change the power supply. The minimum should be a 350 watts AMD recommended power supply.
5.Remove the M/B from the case and test the system. The M/B might be shorted to the case.
The system
1.Clear CMOS battery. (JP5 connector, see this 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 watts, AMD approved.
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 this 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 memory module and the VGA card (if onboard VGA is not used) are inserted properly in the M/B.
4.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 on the website).
5.Change the VGA card (if used).
The system turns on for some seconds then shutdown 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, also see if the CPU fan is in contact with the CPU.
3.Clear CMOS battery. (JP5 connector, see Quick start guide for more info on how to clear the CMOS).
4.Make sure the power supply you have on your system support the M/B specification.
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