How can I flash the BIOS?

SY-K7VEMPRO V1.0 Quick Start Guide

My system is not stable under Windows Operating System with VIA chipset M/B

1.do all the “My system intermittently locks up, very unstable” instruction above

2.re-install the VIA 4 in 1 in normally mode

3.re-install the operating system

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 which means SY-6BA+ IV motherboard with 2AA2 bios.

1.download the BIOS on our support website

2.Make a bootable floppy disk with out any memory manager loaded. (i.e. himem, emm386, etc..)

3.copy the BIOS file and awdflash utility to the diskette

4.type "awdflash biosname.bin /sn /py"

5.then reboot.

6.it is advisable to clear the CMOS memory

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

1.try clearing the CMOS

2.the BIOS chip is defected due to unsuccessful flash, contact your nearest Soyo branch for re-flashing

Is there a way to reprogram my BIOS after an unsuccessful flash?

No, you need to send back the BIOS ROM to your nearest Soyo branch for re-flashing.

CPU issue

During Boot-up, my CPU speed is displayed wrong.

Check the jumper on the M/B, if the CPU frequency is set to 133MHz.

VGA issue

I cannot set my VGA to go higher than 16 color in M/B with VIA chipset (640x 480)

Make sure that you have installed the VIA 4 in 1 driver and the correct VGA driver