No Video
1.If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the
2.Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.
Note: If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B.
Memory Errors
1.Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed.
2.You should be using proper ECC
3.Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots and noting the results.
4.Check the power supply voltage 115V/230V switch.
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration
1.Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Section
2.The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
3.If the above steps do not fix the setup configuration problem, contact your vendor for repairs.
3-2 Technical Support Procedures
Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to
1.Please review the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Questions' (FAQs) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our web site before contacting Technical Support.