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Chapter 4
Useful Help
4-1 How to Update BIOS
STEP 1.
Prepare a bootable floppy disk. (You may make one by click START click RUN
type SYS A: click OK)
STEP 2.
Download upgrade tools and the latest BIOS files of the motherboard from official
website and then make a copy of it to your bootable floppy disk after
decompressing these files
STEP 3.
Insert the disk into A: ,start your computer and then type in
“A:\xxxxxx.BAT”(xxxxxxx being the file name of the latest BIOS )
STEP 4.
Type Enter to update and flash the BIOS. The system will restart automatically
when BIOS is upgraded.
4-2 Trouble Shooting
Problem
Solution
No power to the system to the all power
light don’t illuminate, fan inside power
supply doesn’t turn on.
1. Make sure power cable is security plugged in. 2.
Replace cable. 3. Contact technical support.
System inoperative. Keyboard lights are
on, power indicator lights are lit, and hard
drive is spinning.
Using ever pressure on both ends of the DIMM ,
press down firmly until the module snaps into
places.
System doesn’t boot from hard disk drive,
can be booted from optical drive.
1. Check cable running from disk to disk controller
board. .Make sure both ends are securely plugged in,
check the drive type in the standard CMOS setup. 2.
Backing up the hard drive is extremely
important .All hard disks are capable of breaking
down at any time.
System only boots from optical drive .Hard
disk can be read and applications can be
used but booting from hard disk is
impossible.
1. Back up date and applications files. 2. Reformat
the hard drive. Reinstall applications and date using
backup disks.
Screen message says “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure”
Review system’s equipment. Make sure correct
information on is in setup.
Can not boot system after installing second
hard drive.
1. Set master /slave jumpers correctly.
2. Run SETUP program and select correct drive
types. Call the drive manufacture for compatibility
with other drives.
