Quick Trouble shoot tips

SY-K7VEMPRO V1.0 Quick Start Guide

What to check when you encounter :

Boot-up issue

The system do 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 case power button is connected to the M/B power button connector (see connectors and plug-ins in the Quick start guide for more info)

4.make sure the power supply is not defective. Change the power supply.

5.remove the M/B from the case and test the system. The M/B might be shorted to the case.

6.if everything else fail. The M/B is defective

The system power-up, no video, no beeping sound heard, but the CPU fan is turning.

1.clear CMOS battery. (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. (if the M/B have any)

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

5.make sure the CPU fan is connected to CPUFAN1 connector (for K7 and P4 M/B only)

6.remove the M/B from the case and test the system. The M/B might be shorted to the case.

7.M/B is defective.

The system power-up, no video, CPU fan is spinning and beeping heard.

1.clear CMOS battery. (JP5 connector, see Quick start guide for more info on how to clear the CMOS)

2.check the memory module and the VGA card if inserted properly on 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)

4.change the VGA card

The system turns on for some seconds then shutdown by itself.

1.check if the CPU fan is connected to the CPUFAN1 connector (For K7 and P4 M/B only)

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.