SY-P4RS350 / P4RC350 Quick Start Guide
Stability Issues
My system intermittently locks up, very unstable.
1. Check the CPU Temp, it might be overheating. Change the CPU FAN.
2. Do not overclock your CPU.
3. Check the specification of the memory module, maybe the M/B does not
support it.
4. Check website for latest BIOS update.
5. Check website for FAQ’s regarding instability issues.
6. Change the memory module or CPU.
7. The power supply might not have enough wattage to support all the
peripherals. If your system has other peripherals connected, like CD-RW,
extra HDD, etc. disconnect them.
My system intermittently locks up, during Windows installation.
1. Go to BIOS and load “load optimized defaults”.
2. Check website for any BIOS update.
3. If it still has the problem, remove all other add-on cards except CPU/ Memory/
Video card/Hard disk. See if you can finish Windows installation. Then put
peripherals in one by one to identify which one causes the lockup.
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. To freeze the BIOS screen, press the
"pause" key or unplug the keyboard.
Where can I find the latest BIOS for my motherboard?
Please go to the technical support page of one of the SOYO websites (Taiwan:
www.soyo.com.tw
; USA:
http://www.soyousa.com/
), and look up your motherboard to
find the latest BIOS revision.
How can I flash the BIOS?
You can:
1. Download the BIOS from 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.
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