SOYO SY-P4VM800 Quick Start Guide
10. Where can I find the latest BIOS for my motherboard?
Please visit our websites for the latest BIOS and other relevant software/specification update:
USA: http://www.soyousa.com/downloads/
Taiwan: http://www.soyo.com.tw/downloads/
11. How do I re-flash the BIOS?
1. Refer to the motherboard documentation/color box or use “Board Information” function on
SOYO CD to determine the motherboard/chipset model.
2. Download the corresponding BIOS update and the latest BIOS flash utility from our
download website.
3. Copy the BIOS update and the BIOS flash utility to a DOS-bootable diskette and reboot.
4. Set the first boot device to Floppy in BIOS Setup Utility.
5. Disable any BIOS protection mechanism in BISO Setup Utility or jumper settings.
6. Type “ afudos /i*.rom ” under the A: in DOS mode. (Note: Assume your floppy is at ”A”. “ * ”
means your BIOS file name.).
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7. Then reboot.
12. After re-flashing the BIOS, my system will not boot-up.
1. Clear the CMOS by shorting Pin2-3 of JP5 for 5 seconds.
2. The BIOS update may not be successful. Contact your local SOYO branch for repair.
13. Is it possible to reprogram my BIOS after an unsuccessful re-flashing?
Reprogramming the BIOS requires sophisticated equipment and cannot be done
unprofessionally. Please contact your local SOYO branch for repair.
14. I’m using a 400 or 533 MHz FSB CPU, but I cannot find the 400MHz DDR option
in the BIOS. Why?
To enable 400MHz DDR SDRAM function, please use a CPU with 800 MHz FSB.
Graphic Card Issues 15. I cannot set my monitor to higher than 16 colors /640x 480 resolution.
1. Ensure that you have installed the correct graphic driver for your operating system.
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